Princeton Comic Makers Weekly Roundup #85
Summary (2/4/2025)
🖋️IN SHORT: Brainstorm new ideas for new JAM anthology theme and format; vote Feb 18. Anthology 1 participants should fill out the linked form so we can credit you properly. Consider trying Hourly Comic Day or the MoCCA Fest group trip. ANYC applications open until Feb 28. 2 JAM members will table at Super Jersey Con.
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1️⃣Proper credits for Anthology 1…
A huge thank you to all participants of our inaugural anthology! We would love to credit you as you desire, so if you have not yet, please fill out our final “credits” submission form ASAP. Let us know if the link is wonky.
2️⃣JAM Anthology… 2!
While we start to wrap up the first anthology, please start thinking up some ideas for the second, not just theme, but also dimensions, orientation, or anything else about the format. We will compile and share your suggestions Feb 11; the vote will be Feb 18. Unfortunately, no last-minute suggestions will be accepted this time…
For Anthology #2, the page max will be 4 instead of 8, and we will hopefully have a much tighter turnaround time. The planned deadline for final art submission is Jun 24. The sign-up period ends Feb 25, giving contributors 18 weeks to work. Like the first anthology, inside pages will be black/white while the cover will be color.
🕰️Hourly Comic Day
Depending on who you ask, it’s either Feb 1 or Feb 8. Either way, it’s a fun drawing challenge to post on social media. For a day, draw a mini comic every hour you’re awake, usually describing the hour in question.
🧑🤝🧑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
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
New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market
Deadline: ASAP/rolling What: Market with DIY and punk focus Apply: Read terms/conditions and submit form Contact: [email protected] When/Where: Apr 11-12; NJ Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ
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 unfortunately the same weekend as Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase, so plan with that in mind.
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