PCM Weekly Roundup #97
Summary (4/29/2026)
🖋️IN SHORT: Free Comic Book Day May 2 at Final Boss. Participants should check their emails. Inform us if you’re interested in doing MICE as a collective. Ignatz Awards submissions open until May 31.
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🎉Free Comic Book Day @ Final Boss
This Saturday May 2, 10:00-7:00, Final Boss’ Floyd and Griffin are hosting a mini “artist alley” in their parking lot. An email containing event details has been sent to participants. If you do not see this email in your inbox or spam folders, reach out to us! The big thing is that Floyd has no spare tables to loan, so either buddy up with someone who has a table, or else buy your own ASAP. Other general info: set up starts at 9:00, there is no fee to table or park, and the parking lot is right next to the store.
🌩️Eye of the Storm Anthology 1st and 2nd check-ins
The first check-in was Apr 22. This is just for us to see that you have ideas forming, so The next check-in is Jun 24, where we’ll be checking that your linework is more or less done.
🐭MICE - applying as a collective
MICE is an indie comic expo in Boston that we are considering applying to as a collective, which will allow us/present members to sell things on behalf of non-present members. Let us know if you are interested in participating, either in person, in discord, or by replying to this email. The MICE deadline is May 15, so please let us know quickly.
UPCOMING APPLICATIONS
Princeton Zine Fest (link)
Deadline: ASAP What: Event featuring local zine makers. All experience levels welcome to table Apply: Complete form Contact: 609-924-9529 When/Where: Jun 20; Princeton Public Library's community room
The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE)
Deadline: May 15, 11:59 pm What: Hosted by Boston University's School of Visual Art, focusing on independent comics/graphic novels Apply: Visit this page to get started Contact: [email protected] When/Where: Dec 5-6; Fuller Building at Boston University
Ignatz Awards
Deadline: May 31 What: Award handed out by the Small Press Expo (SPX) for comics and cartooning. Submit your published works for consideration. Apply: Click here for the rules and submission form. Works must be published Jun 1 2025 and May 31 2026. Contact: Fill the contact form When/Where: Nominees announced in Aug
Kodansha Manga Academy Award - Mangaka Discovery
Deadline: Jul 22, 11:59 JST What: Comic contest held by major manga publisher. Grand prize includes money and an editor; runner ups get professional feedback. Does not have to be manga format. Can submit multiple entries; can submit as a team. Apply: Visit this page and scroll down for the rules and submission form. Contact: [email protected] When/Where: Final results announced Oct 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
Free Comic Book Day at Final Boss
May 2, 10:00-7:00, Final Boss in Lawrenceville.
Jerry’s Artarama Artist Alley
Jun 6, Lawrenceville Jerry’s Artarama parking lot.
Capital City AnimeFest
Jun 6, Mercer County Community College, James Kerney Campus. Has limited amount of tickets, so buy in advance.
Trenton Charity Comic Con (TCCC)
Jun 14, Trenton Central High School.
Old Stuff
Email and Discord links
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