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[dc]T[/dc]he MSU Comics Forum kicked off my 2015 appearances schedule, which went through some changes over the past couple weeks.

Back to SPACE

Originally, I was attending SPACE in Columbus, Ohio (Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo), but then the date changed from April to July. The change in SPACE’s date made me cancel—temporarily. Once I found out I could make the new dates, and my table payment was still valid, I’m decided to head back to SPACE in July.

I’ll be joining comic pals Ryan Claytor and Sherief Abouelseoud for the adventure.¹ Let’s hope it is as entertaining as last year’s trip.

New Show: Appleseed Comic Con

I am happy to announce I am attending the Appleseed Comic Con in Indiana this May (and it looks like with Jay Jacot in tow).² I applied for a table and got in (huzzah!). Appleseed does not charge for tables, but has a jury process for artists. I have never been to Appleseed before, but I’m always eager to try new shows—especially shows with a creator focus.

Back to C4

Also in May—in fact, the weekend after Appleseed—I’m returning to Cherry Capital Comic Con (C4) in Traverse City, Michigan. I really enjoyed C4 last year, and it was my best show of the season. Attending shows two weekends in a row will be VERY interesting.

New Show: GRASP Comic Expo

When I was looking for a SPACE replacement (before deciding to return), I applied for a table at GRASP Comics Expo in Grand Rapids. A few other comic pals were attending and mentioned it to me at the MSU Comics Forum.

GRASP required a lot for my application (which is fine): a filled out form, a two paragraph bio, three samples of my work, a headshot, and a photo of my table set-up. The upside is (along with getting into the show) I have all of that stuff handy for future applications.

More to Come?

I’m waiting on final plans for Free Comic Book Day (May 2^nd). I will be at a comic book store, somewhere in town, I just don’t know exact details yet about where and when.

As far as other big shows (although FCBD is always huge), I don’t know about any other dates yet. I did contact Grand Rapids Comic Con (they also run GRASP) but have not heard back. The new GRCC date is in October, which works for me (assuming I get in).

If I come across a show I can easily fit in (and more importantly, afford) I’ll give it a look at least, but this could be it for now.

2015 Appearances Schedule (for now)

*May 16 – May 17 – Fort Wayne, IN – Appleseed Comic Con

*May 22 – May 24 – Traverse City, MI – Cherry Capital Comic Con

*June 27 – June 28 – Grand Rapids, MI – GRASP Comic Expo

*July 18 – July 19 – Columbus, OH – SPACE (Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo)

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¹ “Misery loves company!” And splitting hotel/gas costs.

² See above footnote. Also, Jay told me about Appleseed in the first place.