Princeton Comic Makers Weekly Roundup #86
Summary (2/11/2025)
🖋️IN SHORT: Anthology 2 theme choices announcement Feb 18, vote Feb 25. Anthology 1 participants should fill out the linked form so we can credit you properly. 2 NJ-based Pride events accepting vendor applications currently.
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1️⃣Proper credits for Anthology 1…
If you contributed to Anthology 1 and have not yet filled out our final “credits” submission form, please do so ASAP. This lets us know how to credit you! Let us know if the link is wonky.
2️⃣JAM Anthology… 2!
Thank you to all who submitted theme suggestions! We will share the final choices on Feb 18, then vote on Feb 25, around 8:30. Feb 25 is also when sign ups open!
🧑🤝🧑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.
Senior Center future art show…
Juniper Village at Hamilton, the senior living center that recently held a small art gala, is tentatively planning their Juniper Summer Art & Book Show, Sat, Jun 13, 2:30-4:30. Jazz, the organizer, will release a call for art closer to the date. It will also feature literary work! Once again, your works can be for sale, and all proceeds will be yours.
They will also be hosting “The Community Canvas,” which is a “one-day two hour Fine Arts-themed event that invites participants to come together to create a single, large-scale mural [ie. everyone drawing on the same large paper] representing the shared stories and creativity of the community.” Keep this in mind if you or anyone you know might be interested.
UPCOMING APPLICATIONS
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
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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