PCM Weekly Roundup #88
Summary (2/25/2025)
🖋️IN SHORT: Anthology 2 theme is “eye of the storm.” Participation interest form will be emailed shortly. TCCC applications open to public Mar 1. 2 NJ-based Pride events accepting vendor applications currently. ANYC applications close soon, at end of Feb.
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1️⃣Proper credits for Anthology 1…
Anthology 1 participants: please complete the final “credits” submission form ASAP. This lets us know how to credit you!
2️⃣JAM Anthology… 2!
The theme has been decided: 😶🌫️ eye of the storm 🌩️. Let us know if you want to participate, and keep your eyes peeled for a participation form that will help us gather your contact info. Remember: 4 pages max, grayscale, PG-13. Our current final deadline is set for Jun 24.
🧑🤝🧑MoCCA Fest group trip
MoCCA Fest is coming up again the weekend of Mar 28-29. If you are interested in traveling/getting meals/chitchatting with others, you’ll find partners in fellow PCM members. Early bird pricing has ended, so day passes are $25.
UPCOMING APPLICATIONS
Trenton Charity Comic Con (TCCC)
Deadline: Rolling What: Charity fundraising event hosted by Trenton Central High School. This year, funds go to the JED Foundation, which focuses on teen mental health and reducing teen suicide. Apply: Contact event coordinator Edward Hoplock at the [email protected] or [email protected] (you can also use the website's contact page). New exhibitors will start receiving responses after Mar 1. Contact: Listed above When/Where: Sat, Jun 14; Trenton Central High School
Trenton Pride Festival
Deadline: Rolling What: Outdoor Pride march and festival. Bring your own table and chairs. Apply: Make $25-50 payment and supply contact info. ($25 will be considered donation, you will receive receipt for taxes). Contact: [email protected] When/Where: May 30; Solidarity March starts outside NJ State House, Festival in Mill Hill Park. Event map here.
Jersey Pride
Deadline: Rolling What: NJ state LGBTQ+ Pride celebration. Outdoor, includes parade, concerts, and festival. Apply: Complete form and payment. Tables and tents can be rented for additional fee. 1 tent has 4 vendor spaces. FAQ here. Contact: [email protected] or [email protected] When/Where: June 7; Asbury Park. Metered parking.
Anime NYC (ANYC)
Deadline: Saturday, Feb 28, midnight; results in Apr 20 What: Major 4-day annual anime convention in NYC Apply: Read rules and complete form Contact: [email protected] When/Where: Aug 20-23; Javitz Convention Center, 445 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Super Jersey Comic Expo
Deadline: Unclear, rolling What: Comics convention with strong focus on Western/Superhero comics Apply: Submit personal/business info here Contact: [email protected] When/Where: Apr 18-19; Iron Peak Sports and Events, 137 Mountain View Rd, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
Silent Manga Audition (SMA)
Deadline: Sunday, May 10, midnight What: Contest hosted by COAMIX Inc (manga publisher) that helps its winners make professional manga debuts. Judges are established, respected mangaka. Comics must be silent (no dialogue, but SFX are ok). 2026 theme is "letters" (ie. mail). Read rules here. Apply: Create account on website and upload thru the portal. Details are on the rules page. Contact: All contact info at this link When/Where: Results announced July 31
YOUR PROJECTS
Haley and Michael are tabling at Super Jersey Con
Haley does the comic “The Girl and The Gun,” while Michael does “Conrad Van Cottonmouth.” It is the same weekend as Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase, so plan with that in mind.
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