Philly Zine Fest This Sunday!

I’m exhibiting in Philly Zine Fest again! I did it once a few years ago and am excited to return! It’s always great to do shows that just focus on zines. They’re affordable to exhibit in without relying on sketch art. I like doing sketch art, but creating stories is why I love being a cartoonist.

One day I’ll have to spend more time in Philly though - it’s just been quick day trips both times. The life of a busy entrepreneur!

If you’re in the Philly area, please check it out! Here’s the site: http://phillyzinefest.com/

Comix Gab Interview

Cartoonist Dre Grigoropol of "Comix Gab" interviewed me and other zinesters at the Philly Zine Fest! A fun and informative look into the world of zine festivals and comic/zine making.

Chronological Timeline

1:00 Dre and Ken are at the Philly Zine Fest 2014!

2:30 Interview with the writer of the comic book called Comicverse: Bianca Alu-Marr

5:40 Interview with DC Zine Fest organizer Ariana Stone.

10:30 Interview with indie cartoonist Mindy Indy.

18:00 Interview with author Homos in Herstory and organizer of NYC Feminist Zine Fest: Elvis B.

23:00 First Date At The Arcade song by the Comix Gab’s house band The Yucky Nerds.

See more about Dre's post on the Comix Gab site.

This is what happened on my first adventure to Burlington Coat Factory. One of my room mates really likes it, so I was curious, and looks like you can find some good deals if you hunt... but it's a little below the bar of TJ Maxx and Marshall's - everything strewn about. You'd think they'd have more glove selection, because it's fall/winter and gloves go with coats (more so than hats or scarves in my opinion) but their glove selection was pretty small, and there were many single gloves with no partner. Said the associate: "People steal stuff." Who would steal just one glove?? Luckily I did find a pretty good pair for $10.

The Comicverse

At the Philly Zine Fest, I was interviewed by a cute little dragon named Ying! He came all the way from the Comicverse comic shop in outer space!

Comicverse is a weekly web comic created by Bianca Alu-Marr and Steve Peters. It's a sci-fi comic about a comic store in a space mall. I particularly like the layouts in their comics, from what I've seen so far. Looks like they have a lot of story lines too! Seems like it can be goofy but also serious at times. Check it out on http://thecomicverse.wordpress.com/

Philly Zine Fest was Phenominal!

My day trip to Philly for The Philly Zine Fest was awesome! Only 2 hours by bus from NYC (very short compared to Boston, Baltimore, or DC!). Everyone was friendly and it was great to see what other zinesters are up to! There were some political zines, feminist zines, mini comics, and lots more! I shared a table with Werdy Girl who made both comics and zines and was really nice!

The Rotunda venue was really cool with murals near the ceiling, and was a cozy space. The size was in-between Pete's Mini Zine Fest and Brooklyn Zine Fest. I sold some of my mini comics and a few prints. I didn't do any drawings like at comic conventions, but it was nice to focus on the mini comics for a change, and to see people really liking them and talking about them. Because even though at the larger shows I make $ mostly from "drawing anything," I only sell a few mini comics because they're not the main focus. And the table cost at PZF was only $6, which took the pressure off and made everything more laid back.

Dre Grigoropol (right) and her mural outside Locust Moon Comics, with Mindy Indy.

Afterwards, I went to get a Philly cheese steak with fellow cartoonist Dre Grigoropol and friends! DELISH! Then some of us went by a mural Dre had painted in the windows outside Locust Moon Comics!

Another part of Dre's mural, featuring her character "Dee" from her comic "Dee's Dream" (which is awesome!) Dee has the same hairstyle as me! Hey, she's even left-handed too!

Locust Moon is the coolest comic store I've ever been to! Artsy murals cover most walls, they have a big gallery space (featuring their new "Little Nemo" exhibit), even a couch in the front for a reading area, a big tv in the back (playing Family Guy at the time), an aquarium, a porch outside, and they had indie stuff in the front rather than the back. Not to mention the whole store is huge! Sometimes getting out of NYC is a good thing... reminds me how life is in other places that actually have space.

Then back to NYC on a late bus - so tired! Great trip, but I need to go back to see all the other cool historic Philly stuff! Oh and I didn't make it to Jersey for Super Heroes for Hospice Saturday because I didn't feel well, but luckily it cleared up in time for the Philly trip.

Philly Zine Fest and SH4H this weekend!

Breaking news! I just found out about the Philly Zine Fest, and got in last-minute! Very exciting! I've never been to Philly before, and am looking forward to the famous cheese steaks :) My friends Joseph Carlough at Displaced Snail Publications http://www.josephcarlough.com and Dre with her comic "Dee's Dream" http://www.deesdream.net/ along with many other awesome peopl

Philly Zine Fest 2014 will be held on Sunday, November 9 from NOON to 6PM.

The Fest showcases local artists and zinesters, as well as zine distros, bringing DIY, radical, whimsical, and artistic small press publications to the public. Ranging from bike repair to poetry to crafts, the Zine Fest is a great place to go to learn new things, connect with local writers, and get involved with creating new forms of accessible media.

It's at The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

FREE and open to the public!

More info at http://www.phillyzinefest.com/ and search for "Philly Zine Fest 2014" on facebook.

And Saturday November 8th, I'll be doing Super Heroes for Hospice again in New Jersey! Lot's of traveling ahead for me :P Also FREE! 10AM to 6PM.

It's at 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Super Heroes for Hospice is a charity event. Since I've first started doing this show, it's grown in popularity, and lots of my friends are in it too, including Nadia Burgess, Paul Castiglia, and Paris Cullins. See you there!