“One of the things that SPX does in general is fill me with optimism about the future of the comics medium. I keep hearing that this or that is the death knell for comics. The people moaning about the state of things are not attending SPX. The American superhero comic publishing industry may be having trouble, but any medium with this many dedicated people who are doing this for more love than money (although the money was good this year) is quite healthy, thank you very much. More than anything else, this year’s SPX was a reaffirmation of our creative confidence; it is okay for us to be doing the things we are doing. Not that we need permission.”
I have a feeling that anyone following this DC Conspiracy blog also follows the SPX one, but I’m reblogging these anyway. - rafer
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SPX 2012: Matt Dembicki The guys talk to Matt Dembicki and the trio commiserate about a life of hard to pronounce last names. They also talk about Matt’s new graphic novel, “XOC”, as well as the recently released anthology, “District Comics”. Also, learn about stealing! SmallPressExpo
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SPX 2012: Adam Bomb and Rome Joe and Rusty sit down two fantastic young comic makers, brothers Adam Bomb and Rome, sons of Matt Dembicki. This is the second year the guys have talked with Adam and the first with Rome and both are absolutely adorable! SmallPressExpo
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This is Asst. Dir. Kevin Panetta. He would cut you just to watch you bleed! #share http://instagr.am/p/PkbOGRN3V6/ September 14, 2012 at 04:28PM
The Small Press Expo is coming up in a few weeks and the DC Conspiracy will be out in full force. We’ve got our traditional block of tables (W1-W6) where you’ll be able to pick up the recently released DISTRICT COMICS or the massive new issue of our free MAGIC BULLET comics newspaper.
DCC books debuting at SPX include BAMN #4 by Troy Jeffrey-Allen and Jay Payne, PLASTIC FARM #21, THE END #3 by Shawn Padraic Murphy, Jacob Warrenfeltz, Wu-Gene Hong, and Marcella Kim, CURLS: TURTLE DERBY by Carolyn Belefski, and STARSEED by RM Rhodes and Sarah P. Come out out and buy them all!
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I am basically not going to shut up about SPX until it happens, because I am SO excited. This year’s show is going to be amazing. It has SO MANY artists I love! Aaaagh /dies of happiness
Please and thank you! We would love it if you would totally not shut up about SPX for the next three weeks! You telling your friends, dragging them to the show is approximately the greatest thing ever.
Not only are they going to meet some incredibly talented artists and have the best time, but in attending the show, everyone is making a contribution to promote, preserve and protect independent comics.
All of the money generated from SPX goes to our charitable programs. The money gets used in a few different ways:
1. A donation to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. These are the guys that stand up and fight for freedom of speech and creator rights. In the courtroom, in front of congress and in the media, the work of the CBLDF is critical.
2. The SPX graphic novel gift program. Inaugurated in 2011, this initiative bestows a gift of graphic novels on a local library system. We work with independent publishers to obtain books on behalf of the library and gift them to the institution.
3. We preserve the work of independent comic artists in the Small Press Expo collection at the Library of Congress. Focusing on creators attending SPX, this unique collection ensures that the incredible creativity of our community is not lost for future generations.
The more of you that attend, the more SPX can service these causes. So don’t be shy! You are hereby deputized to bring everyone you know to Bethesda on September 15 and 16 2012 for what looks to be the indie comics show of the year!
Congratulations to all the nominees!
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The Ignatz Awards, named for the character in the classic comic strip Krazy Kat by George Herriman, is a festival prize that recognizes outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning. The ballot is created by a panel of five cartoonists and is voted on by the attendees of the SPX festival. The…
