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Events for the Week June 9th-15th 2025
Don’t know what to do for the week? Well, check out what’s going on for this weekend.
A2Inkubate 2025
Join us for a special Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival pre-conference for librarians, educators, and cartoonists! Get ready for the fun events at A2CAF by leveling up your comics knowledge and skills with the people who care about the medium as much as you do!
Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from some of the most talented graphic novelists working today. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or simply curious about the creative process, this event is sure to inspire and inform. Join us for an afternoon of exploration and enlightenment as we uncover the power of personal narrative in graphic novels.
Comics in Conversation: Artist, Writer, Reader.
Comics is an immersive medium that invites the reader to infer meaning from the arranged images and words. Many comics are made by a team of collaborators who respond to each others’ input to shape the work into something that exceeds the sum of its parts. Join Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics; The Cartoonists Club), Raina Telgemeier (Smile; The Cartoonists Club), and Tony Weaver Jr. (Weirdo; The Uncommons) for a joyful celebration of the rich interactions that can happen when making and reading comics. Moderated by Ryan Claytor.
****Disclaimer****
MIGeekScene is not affiliated with nor owns any of the events listed on the calendar. While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.
MIGeekScene is not affiliated with nor owns any of the events listed on the calendar. While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.
Webcomicon 2025
Join us again at the Rust Belt Market in Ferndale, Michigan to meet your favorite webcomic creators, attend insightful and inspiring panels, learn drawing and writing techniques, participate in fun activities and get your hands on Webcomicon exclusive merch!
CONFIRMED TO RETURN:
Nick Seluk (the Awkward Yeti)
Sarah Andersen (Sarah’s Scribbles)
Brian Gordon (Fowl Language Comics)
Jim Benton (It’s Happy Bunny)
Dave McElfatrick (Cyanide and Happiness)
Justin Westover (Mr Lovenstein)
Reza Farazmand (Poorly Drawn Lines)
Kim Winder (Red Dot Comic)
Julia Kaye (Up and Out)
Scott Hall (Lamprey Boy)
Harris Fishman (Beetle Moses)
Jejo Sleeper (Me the Family Pet)
Thorn Kurtzhals (Girls have a Blog)
Jeff Lilly (The Extras)
Meet the artists, buy awesome merch including Limited Edition Webcomicon EXCLUSIVES, enjoy creative activities, all ages drawing workshops and informative and inspiring artist panels.
We highly recommend attending both days to make sure you have a chance to meet every artist on your list, and enjoy the panels and activities!
****Disclaimer****
MIGeekScene is not affiliated with nor owns any of the events listed on the calendar. While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.
MIGeekScene is not affiliated with nor owns any of the events listed on the calendar. While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.
Webcomicon 2024
Webcomicon is focused on highlighting popular cartoonists from the Web! Meet the talent behind your favorite online humor and slice of life comics!
Webcomicon 2024 kicks off with a ridiculous guest list including some of the most popular cartoonists from the web in downtown Ferndale, Michigan. A rare opportunity to meet some of the most popular cartoonists on the Internet in one place, boasting 25+ million fans on social media between them, in real life! Take a selfie (just ask first!), and buy signed books, merchandise, and maybe even some original art!
Admission includes access to the event, panels and Q&As with artists, Live draw battles, and Kids’ drawing workshops (Sunday only)!
Attending Artists:
Sarah Andersen (Sarah’s Scribbles, Cryptid Club)
Jim Benton (Catwad, Dear Dumb Diary, Franny K Stein, It’s Happy Bunny)
Nick Seluk (The Awkward Yeti / Heart and Brain)
Brian Gordon (Fowl Language Comics)
Nick Gurewich (Perry Bible Fellowship)
Harris Fishman (Beetle Moses)
Reza Farazmand (Poorly Drawn Lines)
Dave McElfatrick (Cyanide and Happiness)
Kim Winder (Red Dot Comic)
Justin Westover (Mr. Lovenstein)
Julia Kaye (Up and Out / Super Late Bloomer)
Tom Savage (Ash and Raimi)
Thorn Kurtzhals
With Special Guest Stephan Pastis (Pearls Before Swine)
Show Hours: 11am-5pm Saturday, 12pm-5pm Sunday
Registration starts an hour early so you can collect your wristband and attend offsite events like panels and workshops.
****Disclaimer****
While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.
While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.
A2Inkubate: Comics Out of Life
Join us for an Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival pre-conference for librarians, educators, and cartoonists!
Learn from some of the most talented graphic novelists working today. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or simply curious about the creative process, join us for an afternoon of exploration and enlightenment as we uncover the power of personal narrative in graphic novels.
1:00 pm to 1:50 pm: Comics Out of Life: Writing With Our Own Voices
How does a graphic novelist discover their own truth and find a unique voice to express that truth through their work? What process do cartoonists follow as they sift through their personal histories, open a dialogue with their earlier selves, and engage emotionally-charged events from their pasts?
Author, editor and critic Irene Velentzas moderates a discussion with celebrated comics creators Jen Wang (Stargazing, The Prince and the Dressmaker), Gale Galligan (The Baby-Sitters Club series, Freestyle), and Dan Santat (A First Time for Everything, The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend). They’ll talk about their own creative journeys and the ways life becomes art.
2:00 pm to 2: 50 pm: Comics Out of Life: Conversations With Our Past
How do graphic novelists combine the stories of their lives with the political events that shaped them, and turn those into a compelling narrative? What does it take to reflect on highly personal experiences and connect them to larger societal issues? And how does all of that get reshaped into impactful works of art?
Moderator Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Drama) leads a thought-provoking discussion with Thien Pham (Family Style) and Nate Powell (Save it For Later, the March trilogy). They’ll explore the art of expressing personal stories that never lose sight of their context within the wider forces of the world. (Raina Telgemeier will not be available for signings after the discussion.)
Sponsored by: University of Michigan Library (Computer & Video Game Archive); Ann Arbor District Library; Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum; Kids Read Comics.
****Disclaimer****
While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.
While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.