STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo
2 for 1 tix through 3/15! https://linktr.ee/stapleexpo
The premiere event in the Southwest for independently created comics, zines, art, crafts, games and more, with over 100 exhibiting artists, hours of panels, programming, and on & off-site events!
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STAPLE! 2025 Exhibitors
These folks will be exhibitors at STAPLE! 2025. Check 'em out then come see them at the show on 4/12-13 at St. Edward's!
@comicsadvocacy.bsky.social
A 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to making careers in comics more accessible and sustainable through access to educational resources, financial support, and more! https://comicsadvocacygroup.org/
@spentgladiator.bsky.social
texas sports fan, the mountain goats enthusiast. Texas Longhorns, San Antonio Spurs, The Arsenal, Austin FC. also an utterly jaded Cowboys fan. he/him
@colleencoover.bsky.social
Maker of cartoon foolery. She/her. For commission requests email colleencoover /at/ gmail /dot/ com
@koopradio.bsky.social
KOOP Radio, Community Radio in Austin, TX Listen at 91.7 FM or stream wherever you are at koop.org
@jadomian.bsky.social
“PATH OF MOST RESISTANCE” standup comedy special via 800 Pound Gorilla on youtube! https://youtu.be/pJ5DFrdOyig ⬇️🔗🌳⬇️ More: https://linktr.ee/jadomian Less: https://jamesadomian.com
@brettbobculbert.bsky.social
HUSBAND 😊 DOG PAPA 🐶 ACTOR 🎬 INSTA https://www.instagram.com/brett.culbert?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Lift spirits 💫 https://m.imdb.com/name/nm4028190/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Currently on - 🎥 Netflix-Rebel Moon - 🎥 ABC-General Hospital
@ffrancavilla.bsky.social
NYTimes Best-selling Author, Eisner Award-winning Storyteller, Creator, Comicbook Writer & Artist, Illustrator, Panel Whisperer. Not a Robot. www.francescofrancavilla.com
@ariajdv.bsky.social
🏳️⚧️🇵🇭🇺🇲🏳️🌈 Comic Artist and also an Editor @ WEBTOON | Personal Account | She/her ariavillafranca.com
@beetlemoses.bsky.social
Signed comic prints right here my guy: beetlemoses.bigcartel.com
@cakechicago.bsky.social
The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) is a celebration of independent comics! 🍰 Info on our show here: https://www.cakechicago.com/
@soengery.bsky.social
It's like "ANGER" but with an E. Cartoonist & Illustrator. Creator of DEATH TO THE WIZARD KINGS and CASKET LAND, Dirt-slinger fired up to Cone 9. Open to cartooning and illustration work. They/Them ∅. No NFTs, No AI. Chicago via StL. soengery.com
@agamemnonpress.bsky.social
Teacher. Historian. TTRPG Designer. New Kickstarter Coming this Summer! https://shorturl.at/ucpLu Painted Wastelands PDF https://shorturl.at/RLzSA Strange Tales of the Painted Wastelands PDF https://shorturl.at/JqaG1
@yellerdog.com
Animation Director & Animator! Crdts: Wonder Bunch, Vitamin Connection, Shantae 5, Spidersaurs, Indivisible, Adult Swim, PBS, Comedy Central, Nick, ITV. OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. http://www.yellerdog.com/
@fancons.com
Find conventions near you for any fandom you're in. Thousands of fan conventions from around the world can be found at FanCons.com. Get vaccinated and keep wearing masks at cons. Posts about new cons are NOT an endorsement!
@ravensdojo.bsky.social
I make the comic Raven's Dojo! NSFW! Game Dev! RTS + Likes NSFW content FREQUENTLY! https://ravensdojo.com One of the first webcomics! EST 1998 PLEASE NO DM'S I AM AWFUL AT REPLYING TO THEM AND YOU WILL FEEL BAD AT HOW SLOW I AM.
@absurdistzines.bsky.social
The revolution will be self published
@doomdazed.bsky.social
Co-founder of @nextpanelpress “Our dreams make us large." - Jack Kirby https://linktr.ee/DOOMdazed
@zineclubchicago.bsky.social
A free community event series for zine enthusiasts. Our cut-and-paste hijinks include monthly meetups, Zine Club Chicago on Marz, Zine Camp, South Side Zine Library + more!
@kattomic.bsky.social
Fictionista known by many names. Screenwriter. Reader. Voter. Fond of photography, travel, fall foliage, cats, chocolate, and science.
@lorian.bsky.social
they/them · transmasc comics doer and author (YA and Adult) MAELSTROM: A PRINCE OF EVIL is available now! repped by Jennifer Azantian webcomics/etc: The Otherknown, Fall Until Summer, For a Horse and Horseman longlostlorian.com
@wemakezines.bsky.social
SOZS was founded by Roman and Charlie in 2021 to foster a zine community. Based in Ashland, Oregon we are a zinester community & organize zine events, classes, & Southern Oregon Zine Fest. We encourage human connection through zines. Website: SOZS.org
@kcg.bsky.social
cartoonist • he/him • http://kcgportfolio.site • https://linktr.ee/kcgreenn • email me: kcgreenn@icloud.com
@foodangel2.bsky.social
Is a digital illustrator. Probably a frog. Creator of RE: WitchBlade. Trying this new social media out! Ty friend for inviting me. c:
@psephrain8.bsky.social
Pseph/Pastel, Freelance Artist (2D art and animation). She/Her, 20+ I draw a lot of whimsical little things and fan art! Also crochet sometimes! Comms/Socials: https://linktr.ee/psephrain8 #art | #fanart | #oc | #crochet
@kevindrawsart.com
🎨 Artist and 💾 Developer. Fan of 🐈, 📚, 🪴, and 🌮. ⚔️ Trailer Park Samurai comic.
@gabtito.bsky.social
🌴Cartoonist in Florida🌴 She/they 🍄 Print Comics store: https://gabriellatito.bigcartel.com/products Personal site: https://gtitoworks.com/
@upandoutcomic.bsky.social
Award-winning author of Super Late Bloomer & My Life In Transition • Story Artist prev WB, Disney • Snapdragon's VA on HGS • she • Biz: iamjuliakaye@gmail.com • www.juliakaye.com
@chrisdoray.bsky.social
Comic Book #Artist and #Illustrator. Dad. No NFT, AI or CG. https://linktr.ee/chrisdoray_art https://www.chrisdoray.com
@fimbry.bsky.social
Alexa Shamshoian Dragon and animal artist https://linktr.ee/fimbry https://fimbrysforge.etsy.com https://www.fimbrysforge.com/ Artist for https://www.sylestia.com/
@meztermind.bsky.social
CozyCreative | Streamer. 🎨 • 🎮 •🎙️• 🖥 • 🏳️🌈 • 🖤 Art. Game. Anime. Glam. ProdDesign. 🔄 👉🏾👈🏾💕 - 👾 www.twitch.tv/meztermind 📧 meztermind@gmail.com 💠 https://meztermind.carrd.co
@kianamai.bsky.social
27 y/o | Storyboard Artist/Director @ DisneyTVA | 🇯🇵🇯🇲 | 🏳️🌈 | she/her 💕
@asieybarbie.com
asieybarbie.com artist. BLACK. all work posted is created by me. current tags #art (my artwork) #wip (work in progress) #tutorial (my art tutorials)
@gdbee.bsky.social
Artist! Won a Hugo once! Black! I like everyday fantasy! Hovergirls graphic novel out now! Rep'd by @grahamophones.bsky.social https://gdbee.carrd.co / https://gdbee.store
@lovmura.bsky.social
💖 u can call me bri! | black | 21+ 🩷 my art: #lovpng | my live2d: #lov2d | fanart: #lovmurart 💌 comms: OPEN 👁🫦👁 💌 https://lovmura.com/ 💌 https://vgen.co/lovmura 💌 https://www.twitch.tv/lovmura ✨ lovmuracmm@gmail.com
@yungkhan.bsky.social
Khan Art, LLC. Owner. Graphic Designer, Author. Emote, Pixel Art, Logo, & Motion Gfx. DM for commissions. https://KhanArtist.org https://Twitch.tv/YungKhan Contact: Discord: YungKhan Email: lance@roninworxx.com
@onsta.bsky.social
Onsta ☆ Black Illustrator ☆ Twitch Partner ☆ Chaotic Space Traveler VTuber ☕️✨☆ LVL32 ☆ She/They ☆ http://onsta.carrd.co ☆ Contact: onstamon@gmail.com ☆ http://twitch.tv/onsta ☆ all other links at: https://linktr.ee/onsta ☆❌ NSFW/NFTs/AI! ☆ #art #vtuber
@delindaarts.bsky.social
31. Hi I’m Matt, I’m an illustrator // he/him // IG: delinda_arts // INQUIRIES: info@DelindaArts.com
@blazettemidnight.bsky.social
✨ ENVtuber ✨ Cosplayer ✨ BGGC Community & Events Admin ✨TMM Blackout Member ✨ Twitch Unity Guilds Member ✨ Twitch Vtuber Creator Club Founding Advisor ✨ @ADVANCEDgg ✨ Parent: @Lovmura ✨ Casual Dragon Queen Vtuber Pronouns: She / Her / They
@xavierill.bsky.social
Xavier | he/him | 19 | SCAD ‘27 | Black | Comms: open 3 slots left ! | 🍇🍇 xavierillustrates@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/xavierillustrates
@artbyjacquiee.bsky.social
Jackie ❤25 // she/her //🇬🇭🇨🇦// HBsc garduate + nursing student 🩺❤digital and comic artist ❤do not repost or edit my work❤ OC art and fan art ❤email: jackiesart101@gmail.com
@viperfoxe.com
Illustrator | Designer | Content Creator | Twitch Streamer viperfoxe.com 👾 twitch.tv/viperfoxe 💌 heyviperfoxx@gmail.com
@onelayergirl.bsky.social
🇯🇲Afrolatina🇵🇦 Author+Animator | 34 | 1 of the coolest lesbians you’ll ever meet 😎 Our Little Universe is my sapphic-erotic series. An Amazon Best Seller in Yuri Manga 📚 Striving to make it an anime series! ✨ https://www.onelayergirl.com ⚠️SFW+NSFW‼️ ❌AI
@actionhankbeard.bsky.social
Character Design | Illustration nuridurr.works@gmail.com http://theartofnuridurr.com
@chandeloor.bsky.social
26 / black / vet assistant / tamarussia@aol.com for freelance