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Celebrate 15 Years of MICE, the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo

 

Brookline, MA – A holiday-season fair unlike the others, MICE, the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo offers one-of-a-kind comics, graphic novels, and zines that you won’t find anywhere else. If there’s anyone on your gift list who loves alternative comics and art, MICE is the place for you. 


For the show’s 15th anniversary we’re excited to move into the holiday season, with the keynote conversation on December 6th at 6pm and the main event taking place on December 7th and 8th, both at Boston University’s Fuller Building, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.

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Since its founding in 2010, MICE has been New England’s biggest and longest-running independent comics festival, bringing together a vibrant community to celebrate creativity and self-expression. The event offers something for everyone, from panel discussions and workshops to a diverse marketplace featuring over 200 independent comic creators. MICE is proud to present a majority of creators based in New England, with 40% of all creators being from Massachusetts. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a seasoned creator, MICE is the place to explore the art form and engage with a community of like-minded individuals. Admission is free and open to all ages!

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MICE’s family-friendly programming includes hands-on workshops for all skill levels, where beginners can dive into the world of comics, and experienced creators can refine their craft—whether that’s drawing faces, building fantasy worlds, or experimenting with new techniques. Panel discussions will cover timely and thought-provoking topics, such as comics and activism, memoir comics, and even comics about bugs!

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MICE features a dynamic lineup of special guests who represent the diverse and exciting world of independent comics:

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  • Tillie Walden – graphic novelist and Vermont’s Cartoonist Laureate (Spinning, On a Sunbeam, Clementine)

  • Denis Kitchen – underground comics legend, publisher of such groundbreaking comics as Bizarre Sex, Gay Comix and Wet Satin

  • Keith Knight – syndicated cartoonist (The K Chronicles, Knight Life) and creator of the Netflix show, “Woke”

  • Deena Mohamed – Egyptian phenom whose graphic novel Shubeik Lubeik was one of the sensations of 2024 

  • Johnnie Christmas – Canadian graphic novelist (Gamerville, Swim Team, Angel Firebird)

  • Cara Bean – Massachusetts cartoonist and art educator (Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health)

  • Emma Hunsinger – Vermont cartoonist (How to Draw Horse, My Parents Won’t Stop Talking, How it all Ends)

  • Mad Rupert – Boston-area cartoonist and webcomics creator (Bunt, Sakana, Robber-Robert)

  • Shaina Lu – Boston-area cartoonist and educator (Noodle & Bao)

  • Sig Burwash – Canadian cartoonist (Vera Bushwack)

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Don’t miss this fun and inclusive community arts festival with free admission!

 

MICE’s keynote takes place Friday, December 6, 6-7pm on the 4th floor of BU’s Fuller Building, 808 Commonwealth Ave, Brookline. MICE’s main festival is Saturday, December 7, 11am-6pm and Sunday, December 8, 11am-5pm, also at BU’s Fuller Building.

 

More info and registration at: www.micexpo.org.

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Please send all press inquiries to Dan Mazur – mice@bostoncomicarts.org

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