Since 2010, MICE has been an annual community celebration of creativity and expression – the biggest and longest-running independent comics festival in New England. The event celebrates the comic arts from every angle as a forum for exploring and discussing the art form, open classrooms presenting workshops for creators of all skill levels, and a diverse marketplace for independent comic creators. Over 160 exhibitors will gather to share and sell an enormous range of comics, from hand-crafted zines to published graphic novels. Admission is free and open to all ages!

Not to be missed is MICE’s free-to-all extensive programming which includes hands-on workshops, where beginners can get an introduction to the medium of comics, and even experienced creators can explore the craft from drawing faces to building fantasy worlds. Panel discussions explore themes and issues in independent comics today such as a celebration of queer activism and journeys through mental health.

MICE also welcomes an extraordinary line up of graphic novelists as our Special Guests:

Mariko Tamaki – Roaming  (signing only)

Jillian Tamaki – Roaming  (signing only)

Lawrence Lindell – Blackward

Breena Nunez – Baby Cartoonist

Karl Stevens – Mother Nature

Mattie Lubchansky – Boys Weekend

Raul III – Tacos Today: El Torro & Friends

Whit Taylor – Dead Air

Tommi Musturi – The Future

Joseph Kai - Restless  (signing only)

Sarah Searle - Sincerely Harriet  (signing only)

Don’t miss this fun and inclusive community arts festival with free admission!

MICE will be held on Saturday, September 30 from 11am - 6pm, and Sunday, October 1 from 11am - 5pm, at the Fuller Building of Boston University, 808 Commonwealth Avenue in Brookline. Masks are required!