Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo

Thank you so much everyone who came by my booth at @massmice.bsky.social this weekend! feeling very supported by y’all 💚🐾
here are some of the MICE -sona portraits I drew

btw, now that i'm not like, on a plane, i just want to say thank you to @massmice.bsky.social for welcoming me to boston so warmly and preparing so much wonderful programming, and like, buying me lunch and stuff like that?? i've never felt so taken care of as a guest before! i felt like royalty!!!

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An inspiring part of @massmice.bsky.social was hearing about the process behind Scott McCloud and Raina Telgemeier’s graphic novel *The Cartoonists Club*. Creators from different generations teaming up, having fun, and bringing their skillsets together! 💖 shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecomm...

A photo of nine comics of various sizes and styles, as well as one large art book, laid out on a green couch.

My @massmice.bsky.social haul!! My only regret is not getting more mini comics 🥲

person sitting with their head down doing a peace sign at a table with zines, comics, and stickers

i had a great time at @massmice.bsky.social and i met some lovely people ☺️ can’t wait for the next one

"Thanks MICE!" a tired newt knight below

16 comics, an art pamphlet, a stylized calendar, and three stickers on a bed.

Phew! Thanks so much to everyone I saw this weekend at @massmice.bsky.social
It was my biggest con (maybe ever) and Im so grateful to the oganizers, volunteers, and all the passionate people I got to meet.

I bought a huge pile of comics, I went to a panel on graphic medicine, I ran into loads of comics pals, and I got to see Scott McCloud talk about visual communication. @massmice.bsky.social is a fantastic comics festival! What an absolute gem!

Spending the weekend helping out at @massmice.bsky.social really filled my heart. The indie comics community is just filled with raddest, most generous, most talented kind souls. I missed them! 💛

MICE loox

I'm standing behind my table of zines,a comic,a box of buttons,and a stand display of stickers. I'm a light skinned person with a curly pink short haircut and shaved sides. I'm wearing a button down short-sleeved shirt and have rainbow glasses.

A stack of my story comic called Eat at Lu's, which has a cartoon weevil holding a food tray above her head with the top of a flower on it, face-up. She's waving. She's also holding a notepad.

Thanks to @massmice.bsky.social for welcoming me this year! Was super nervous but pulled off my first story comic just in time! Thanks also to everyone who took home some creatures, left me a Doodlebug, and chatted bugs and birds. Love my nature nerds! #indiecomics #naturecomics #bugart #insectart

Photo of various zines purchased at the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) 2025

My haul from MICE 2025 @massmice.bsky.social. Super excited for "Black and Bloody" by the Black Indie Comix Club @blackindiecomixclub and "Ghost" by the MassArt Zine Club @zinescene. I love anthologies like these where I can see the work from a bunch of new (or new for me) artists at once.

it is so rewarding to be a MICE staff member to make sure everyone has a good time and is well taken care of… i hope all exhibitors a safe travel home and a fun time counting the big monies made this weekend. i congratulate all other guests on their library additions @massmice.bsky.social 🩷🐭

An excellent MICE weekend overall! Thank you so much to the dedicated and patience organizing crew, the delightful volunteers, and every single partner and sponsor who made it happen.

@massmice.bsky.social is truly one of a kind, no question.

A photo of several indie comics, prints, stickers, and pins arranged together.

Haul from visiting @massmice.bsky.social for the first time! Looking forward to reading all of these ☺️

I‘m so grateful for @massmice.bsky.social’s COVID safety protocols. Masking is required! Masks are provided! I love the indie comics community looking out for each other. ❤️

Thank you so much to all the hard work put in for @massmice.bsky.social . It was such an amazing weekend. I had so much fun, met so many wonderful people and was reminded once again what an amazing comics community we have here in Boston! I feel lucky to be a part of it!!!

MICE! You were wonderful!! Thank you Boston for treating me so kindly 💖

Met @keezyyoung.bsky.social at @massmice.bsky.social and bought a sketchbook of sexy demons as is required

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“Prompted” and “Figure panels”by Caroline Hu “A frog in the fall (and later on)” and “Stages of Rot” by Linnea Sterte “Dreaming in Color” by Natalie Anderson

haul from @massmice.bsky.social !!! I’m so happy with what I found! Met some amazing artists and had great conversations

Day 2 @massmice.bsky.social stuff feat. @robocorn.bsky.social , @yamfamcomics.com , Sadie Levine, @reimenayee.com , and @maxfosterstudio.bsky.social 😄

Had a great second day @massmice.bsky.social, and now the exhaustion is catching up!

I feel so lucky to have stumbled into this and looking forward to getting the know the Boston comics scene even more over the next few months.

#MICE2025

An ink drawing of Sluggo from Nancy comics, he is kicking a can with his tongue stuck out. Text reads DISRESPECT YOUR SURROUND (here the text goes onto a new line) -INGS & TEXT ALIGNMENT

Dear Boston and @massmice.bsky.social I have had a wonderful time talking to you and drawing small ridiculous pictures for you. one day perhaps I shall return

A yellow zine entitled "Aleister Kibble's Cool Anthology: Everyone's Favorite Cat" with an anthropomorphic cat holding a bowling ball. / A pack of winter and snow-filled themed cards / a set of "let's get burgers stickers featuring small dogs, cats, and fast food themed items, as well as a sticker of a black and white anthro cat with a red scarf.

A small yet humble haul from @massmice.bsky.social, but it was a fun little experience for sure! Glad I got what I did: a zine called "Aleister Kibble's Cool Anthology", a set of Christmas cards from Natalie Norris, and some awesome stickers from @housegoblin.bsky.social

I was a bit caught off guard with the award last night, thank you again so much to the Boston Comic Arts Foundation and @massmice.bsky.social crew. I should have said something about the Freedom to Read act, shout-out to @aabbri.bsky.social, let's keep it going to all of New England.

Stop by my table at 2B.

Stop by my table at 2B.

Stop by my table at 2B.

Stop by my table at 2B.

Last day!! Doors open for @massmice.bsky.social at 11AM and close at 5PM. Hope to see you here!

Picture of my MICE table

Map of the MICE map with my table (64B) circled

MICE MICE BABY 🐁❄️ Ty so much for a busy day 1 (so much I forgot to table post)— back today til 5pm at @massmice.bsky.social , table 64B!

Photo of the Yam Fam table at MICE!

Ready for @massmice.bsky.social day 2 at table 49A!

DAY 2 AT @massmice.bsky.social COME FIND ME 🫵🏽 TABLE 57B