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Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 3d

A fun three minute piece from @npr.org’s @ghweldon.bsky.social focusing on the mission of SPX.

A Comics Convention For The Unconventional: The Small Press Expo

Every year the Small Press Expo (SPX) brings creators of independent comics together with passionate fans. Many of those fans make comics themselves and say they're inspired by SPX's "funkier" feel.

www.npr.org

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Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 4d

Time to watch some YouTube vids!

M3GAN @meganreally.bsky.social · 5d

Panels at @smallpressexpo.bsky.social is truly a highlight; queue up a few for your weekend watching!

Daniel Solis @danielsolis.bsky.social · 5d

If you couldn't make it to Small Press Expo, they've just posted VODs of all the 2025 panels on youtube. Lots of insights about indie comics, zines, and publishing. www.youtube.com/@SmallPressE...
#comics #art #zine

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Jonathan Baylis @sobuttonscomics.bsky.social · 7d

My pal @jimmyaquino.bsky.social interviewed me at @smallpressexpo.bsky.social. Fun time!

Jimmy Aquino @jimmyaquino.bsky.social · 7d

COMIC NEWS INSIDER 1655 - SPX: Jonathan Baylis! I talked w/ @sobuttonscomics.bsky.social about his Eisner nominated auto-bio series SO BUTTONS, finding artists, influences & more.
#ComicNewsInsider #SPX
www.comicnewsinsider.com/episodes/cni...

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M3GAN @meganreally.bsky.social · 8d

For the evening crowd, lmk if you'd like to make a zine and get on the mail swap list 📨📨

M3GAN @meganreally.bsky.social · 9d

ALRIGHT I did it, I made a form if you want to sign up to swap some zines by mail!

Lmk if you want to check out the details and/or sign up and I'll send you the form link ~~

M3GAN @meganreally.bsky.social · 9d

ZINE 'O WEEN: You have a month to make a zine~

HOW MANY PAGES
It doesn't matter!

DO I HAVE TO WORK ON IT EVERY DAY OR WHATEVER?
Sure? Or not?? You can throw it together in an afternoon if you want. This is not an exercise in daily discipline!

HOW DO I SHARE IT
Trade in person or mail to a friend!

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M3GAN @meganreally.bsky.social · 9d

A wonderful video essay about SPX! Watch it, and make a plan to attend (or table??) next fall!!

Jamie Noguchi | Draw Day and Night Like I’m Running Out of Time @jamienoguchi.bsky.social · 10d

I've been feeling rather shit about making comics with the world doing what the world has been doing lately. This year's @smallpressexpo.bsky.social was a welcome recharge and reminder of why I make the thing.

youtu.be/dWS64Aw7CyU

Small Press Expo, Defeating Imposter Syndrome With Indie Comics

YouTube video by Draw Jam

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Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 9d

So happy to have you with us.

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Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 9d

Two weeks after and still carrying the SPX vibe within.

Hoping SPX weekend brought you all some joy, calm and safety.

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Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you so much for this. A wonderful reminder of why we do what we do. Can’t wait to do it again… after a few more sleeps but we cannot wait to do it again!

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PJ Holden @pauljholden.com · 9d

Here is the gift of being a comic artist, if you’re lucky every single day you get to make something that didn’t exist before and that harms no one and adds something good to the world. Even if no one wants it.

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Jamie Noguchi | Draw Day and Night Like I’m Running Out of Time @jamienoguchi.bsky.social · 10d

I've been feeling rather shit about making comics with the world doing what the world has been doing lately. This year's @smallpressexpo.bsky.social was a welcome recharge and reminder of why I make the thing.

youtu.be/dWS64Aw7CyU

Small Press Expo, Defeating Imposter Syndrome With Indie Comics

YouTube video by Draw Jam

youtu.be

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Lily and Generoso (plasticgrapes) @plasticgrapes.bsky.social · 17d

We had a grand time @smallpressexpo.bsky.social and in DC last weekend! Got to town early to hit the National Gallery and the Hirshhorn (finally saw Bradford's Pickett's Charge)! Met awesome creators at SPX, and we were thrilled to see Julia Gfrörer win the Ignatz for Outstanding Collection!

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Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 15d

We’re fake rich?!?

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Indie Comics Relay @indiecomicsrelay.bsky.social · 18d

The ICR Crew visited the Small Press Expo (SPX) @smallpressexpo.bsky.social Stay tuned to the end for a hilarious moment between @deanhaspiel.bsky.social & @thejohnnyc.bsky.social Also Featured @seanvongorman.bsky.social ro higashi @scottyacyshyn.bsky.social

youtu.be/VpziK5YLrCM?...

Indie Comics Relay Visits Small Press Expo (SPX) 2025

YouTube video by Indie Comics Relay

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Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 19d

Look at those smiles! 😊

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theorangefedora.bsky.social @theorangefedora.bsky.social · 19d

I had a fantastic time last weekend @smallpressexpo.bsky.social ! Thank you so much to the organizers. SPX puts wind in my sails to keep drawing comics and keep going even when it is hard. Thanks also to my table mates @ghostlysloth.bsky.social, @jadepagecraft.bsky.social and @ruemxu.bsky.social ❤️

Photo of Alondra, Jade, Theora and Ru behind their tables at SPX 2025

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Will FitzHugh @will-fitzhugh.bsky.social · 19d

Unexpected find at @smallpressexpo.bsky.social last week - The Termite Mound 3-issue series from legendary author of Those Annoying Post Bros and Savage Henry, Matt Howarth. From @cosmiclion.bsky.social - recommended!

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Bailey Culver 🦂 Is Querying! @quiltbucket.bsky.social · 22d

I love seeing my friends make cool comics!!! I love seeing my friends at cool comic shows!!! I love making new friends at cool comic shows!!! I love seeing my new friends make cool comics!!! I love @smallpressexpo.bsky.social!!!

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Hey, It’s Losferatu! #LosTober @thelos.bsky.social · 23d

Still recovering from @smallpressexpo.bsky.social today, but I need to send this post!

To everyone I saw this weekend, I’m glad you made it here & I got to see your faces.

Thanks to everyone that made this weekend special… from the staff, volunteers, the artists, & all the friends (new and old)!

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Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 23d

It is so worth it. YOU ARE WORTH IT.

Thank you so much for being with us this weekend.

Safe journeys. We cannot wait to see you again.

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Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 23d

The feeling when YOU walk into the hall doors and know you’re in a place where you’re very much wanted. We love seeing the wonderful creativity of so many of you in this one place. The joy felt when we see so many connections WE ALL make.

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Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 23d

It’s never guaranteed and we take nothing for granted.

Almost every one of us involved have full-time jobs or families that need extensive tending-to throughout the year and SPX happens for one reason:

YOU.

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Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 23d

Small Press Expo, for the staff, exists within this liminal space between meetings and crossed fingers for about eight months of the year.

It’s counting on exhibitors, publishers and our volunteers to want to be there again.

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Small Press Expo @smallpressexpo.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you so much!

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Matt B, People's Book @mattbormet.com · 24d

This is how the zine section looks after @smallpressexpo.bsky.social

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