MICE 2025 (Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo)

With a 16th birthday and a newly minted permit, MICE, the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo, steps on the gas, celebrating New England’s largest gathering of independent cartoonists, indie comics, graphic novels, and zines that you can’t find anywhere else. In addition to a roster of amazing featured guests, MICE will have guest appearances by comics legends Scott McCloud, Raina Telgemeier, and ND Stevenson. ​ The MICE main event takes place on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, at Boston University’s Fuller Building, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline. A post-show presentation by McCloud and Telgemeier will be held on Sunday, December 7th at 5pm-7pm at the Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. 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 comics 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! ​ MICE’s family-friendly programming includes an all-day Maker Space, live drawing demonstrations, and hands-on workshops for all skill levels, where beginners can dive into the world of comics, and experienced creators can refine their craft. Workshop topics include writing gags, character design, building fantasy worlds, and experimenting with new materials and techniques. Panel discussions cover timely and thought-provoking topics, such as comics and activism, memoir comics, and even comics about talking animals!

Fuller Building at Boston University

Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) 2023

Since 2010, MICE has been an annual community celebration of creativity and expression – the biggest and longest-running independent comics festival in New England. The event celebrates comic arts from every angle as a forum for exploring and discussing the art form, open classrooms presenting workshops for creators of all skill levels, and a diverse marketplace for independent comic creators. Over 160 exhibitors will gather to share and sell an enormous range of comics, from hand-crafted zines to published graphic novels. Admission is free and open to all ages! Not to be missed is MICE’s free-to-all extensive programming which includes hands-on workshops, where beginners can get an introduction to the medium of comics, and even experienced creators can explore the craft from drawing faces to building fantasy worlds. Panel discussions explore themes and issues in independent comics today such as a celebration of queer activism and journeys through mental health.   MICE also welcomes an extraordinary lineup of cartoonists as our Special Guests: ​<ul><li>Mariko Tamaki – Roaming (signing only)</li><li>Jillian Tamaki – Roaming (signing only)</li><li>Lawrence Lindell – Blackward</li><li>Breena Nunez – Baby Cartoonist</li><li>Karl Stevens – Mother Nature</li><li>Mattie Lubchansky – Boys Weekend</li><li>Raul III – Tacos Today: El Torro &amp; Friends</li><li>Whit Taylor – Dead Air</li><li>Tommi Musturi – The Future</li><li>Joseph Kai - Restless (signing only)</li><li>Sarah Searle - Sincerely Harriet (signing only)</li></ul>Don’t miss this fun and inclusive community arts festival with free admission!   MICE will be held on Saturday, September 30 from 11am - 6pm, and Sunday, October 1 from 11am - 5pm, at the Fuller Building of Boston University, 808 Commonwealth Avenue in Brookline. Masks are required!

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MICE 2025 (Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo)

Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) 2023