by sarah@girllouie.com | Apr 6, 2026 | EXPO, Uncategorized
The St. Louis Independent Comics Expo (SLICE) is back for another season of arts programming, culminating in its titular expo on Halloween. The expo will return to the haunted Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries on October 31, 2026, with monthly events and workshops beginning in April. In the spirit of spooky season, SLICE encourages attending the expo in costume!
SLICE will kick off its fourth season with three free, public events in April. On April 11, join SLICE and the VLAA for an LLC Clinic at the City Foundry. Register with coupon code MRSLICE26 for free entry while space is available. On April 25, SLICE and the Saint Louis Poetry Center will collaborate for a new Sip & Scribe event at the High Low. SLICE’s monthly Drink & Draw also returns to the Alamo Drafthouse April 30 and will recur on the last Thursday of each month through September.
This year’s special guests are illustrator and cartoonist Nicole Goux, indie publisher WildStar Press, and St. Louis–based storyteller Crystal Odelle. SLICE’s special guests will continue the tradition of headlining the expo, providing specialized programming, and participating in the opening night panel discussion.
SLICE also has a new sponsorship structure for those interested in supporting the nonprofit. In addition to its Single Slice, Half Pie, Full Pie, and Pizza Party tiers, SLICE is also seeking sponsors to support its Drink & Draw events, Comics University series, and the expo weekend’s Opening Night Reception. If you’re interested in supporting SLICE, please reach out to info@slicexpo.org.
Exhibitor applications for SLICE open on June 1 and will close on July 15. For more information and announcements on upcoming workshops, special guests, and more, visit SLICE’s website and follow SLICE on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook.
by sarah@girllouie.com | Nov 2, 2025 | COMMUNITY
Dear friends,
SLICE 2025 was a huge success! Thank you all for coming out and supporting the SLICE community again this year! Follow THIS LINK to check out some photos from the weekend!
Sincerely,
Mr. Slice
they/them
by sarah@girllouie.com | Oct 3, 2025 | NEWSLETTER
Dear friends,
SLICE is almost here!
In less than a month, St. Louis Independent Comics Expo will be here with an Opening Night at The Sheldon on Friday, October 17, and a full Expo Day on Saturday, October 18. Read more about both events below!
As always, follow SLICE on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook for all the news.
Sincerely,
Mr. Slice
they/them
Friday October, 17th - Opening Night
6:00 – 10:00 p.m. @ The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries Ballroom
SLICE 2025 officially kicks off with our Opening Night on Friday, October 17, 6–10 p.m., at the Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries! You won’t want to miss the party, taking place in the ballroom of our Saturday expo venue. Like the expo, this event is free and open to the public.
6:00 p.m. - Join us for happy hour at the Sheldon Ballroom. Catch the debut of our SLICE 2025 poster with signings by the artist. Mix and mingle with friends in the St. Louis comics scene and independent creator community.
6:45 p.m. - Panel discussion with our 2025 special guests: award-winning author and the creator of Check, Please!, Ngozi Ukazu; award-winning Vietnamese American cartoonist, artist, and writer Trung Le Nguyen; and Rori, a St. Louis cartoonist, designer, and illustrator whose work has been the focus of two major exhibits with the Missouri History Museum. Panel moderated by Shreyas R Krishnan.
8:30 p.m. - Presentation of our second annual Local Best in Show Award, sponsored by the MFA-IVC program at WashU, and announcement of the evening’s raffle prize winner.
RSVP
Saturday, October 18th - SLICE 2025 Expo Day
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. @ The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries.
Free and open to the public, SLICE returns with over 100 vendors from St. Louis and beyond! Alongside our vendors, we'll also have special guest spotlights, panel discussions, workshops, screenprinting, and activities galore.
Special & Featured Guests
- Ngozi Ukazu: award-winning author and the creator of Check, Please!
- Trung Le Nguyen: award-winning Vietnamese American cartoonist, artist, and writer
- Rori: St. Louis cartoonist, designer, and illustrator whose work has been the focus of two major exhibits with the Missouri History Museum
- Featured guest Karenza Sparks: multidisciplinary designer, comics creator, animator, and fossil hunter from Cornwall, UK
List of Exhibitors
See who's coming to SLICE! Perhaps your new favorite artist?
Policies
Review our safe spaces policy and our covid-19 policy. Masks are strongly encouraged at SLICE!
Expo Day Programming
Panels and Lectures
11:00 a.m.: Ink and Drink 15-Year Anniversary Panel
12:30 p.m.: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at The Magic Fish with Trung Le Nguyen
2:00 p.m.: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at FLIP! with Ngozi Ukazu
3:30 p.m.: Science and Comics with Karenza Sparks, J. Marshall Smith, and Blue Delliquanti
Workshops and Activities
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: Tote Bag Screenprinting with Candice Corgan
11:00 a.m.: Create Your Own Reading Journal with Central Print
12–5 p.m.: Clickety Clack Typewriters demo
12:30 p.m.: Daily Comics with Rori
2:00 p.m.: Bilingual Zines with David Velasco
3:30 p.m.: Top 10 Accounting Tips for Artists with the VLAA
Book Signings
10:30 a.m.: Rori at Left Bank Books table
11:30 a.m.: Karenza Sparks at Betty’s Books table
1:30 p.m.: Trung Le Nguyen at Left Bank Books table
3:00 p.m.: Ngozi Ukazu at Betty’s Books table
Food and Drink
12–3 p.m.: Blues Fired Pizza food truck
RSVP
Thank You, SLICE 2025 Sponsors & Partners!
A heartfelt thanks to our sponsors and partners that made this year's St. Louis Independent Comics Expo and all of our free seasonal programming possible.
Sponsors
Betty's Books | Chase Park Plaza & Galleria 6 Cinemas | The Done Dept. Print + Design Shop | Fantasy Books Inc. | The Hi-Pointe Theatre | Home2 Suites | Left Bank Books | Regional Arts Commission | St. Louis Art Supply | Tiny Little Monster | WashU Sam Fox School | Webster University DADAH | Webster University Film Series | The Wizard’s Wagon
Partners
Alamo Drafthouse STL | Bad Drawing Club | Central Print | Girl Louie | LitShop | Melon Press | Metro Trans Umbrella Group | Missouri S&T Zine Lab | Proud Art STL | St. Louis County Library | St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (VLAA) | Urban Chestnut Brewing Company | Webster Arts
by sarah@girllouie.com | Sep 9, 2025 | NEWSLETTER, Uncategorized
Dear friends,
While you all were drawing at last weekend's Feathered Friends Sketchcrawl, a little bird told me some important news: we are nearly one month away from my favorite event of the year!
First off, yes, I can speak bird (bluebird, goose, and nuthatch are my specialty). And second, you are correct, my favorite event is SLICE.
SLICE is oh so very soon! In the meantime, we have many events to keep you busy this September. We've got the return of the Sticker Game with Cassi Mothwin, Manga Show and Tell at St. Louis County Library, and our monthly Drink & Draw at Alamo Drafthouse. We'll also be tabling at our other favorite event: Tower Grove Pride!
All SLICE events are free and space is limited. RSVP to our Eventbrites to save your spot.
As always, follow SLICE on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook for all the news.
Sincerely,
Mr. Slice
they/them
One Month 'Til SLICE!
Don't forget SLICE 2025 Special Guests—Ngozi Ukazu, Trung Le Nguyen, and Rori! Our guests will be participating in a panel discussion on opening night, Oct. 17, and will be giving individual presentations on expo day, Oct. 18. We can’t wait for you to meet them!
Opening Night
Friday, October 17 | 6–10 p.m.
The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries
RSVP
SLICE 2025 Expo Day
Saturday, October 18 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries
RSVP
Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 13—Sticker Game Returns
2:00–4:00 p.m. @ Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall.
Take on an otherworldly mission with Cassi Mothwin as they guide you through an interactive drama journaling experience. Free yourself of the guilt of piles of unused stickers by taking part in this event and finally use those sheets of stickers that commitment anxiety has barred you from placing.
RSVP
Saturday, September 20—Manga Show and Tell
1–3 p.m. @ St. Louis County Library Clark Family Branch.
Join us at the library for Manga Show & Tell! This is your chance to pitch a room full of manga lovers on why they should read your absolute favorite series. Up to fifteen guests will have six minutes each to present on their selected manga. Attendees are not required to present, but are invited to take this opportunity to break out of their normal genre or comfort zone to discover new stories and art. Perhaps you’ll meet your new favorite manga!
RSVP
Thursday, September 25—Drink & Draw
7–9 p.m. @ Alamo Drafthouse STL.
Join your pals from SLICE for a casual evening of drawing. Pop in for a few drawing games or stick around to chat about the craft of comics. SLICE will be hosting monthly Drink & Draws on the fourth Thursday of every month, 7–9 p.m. at Alamo Drafthouse STL, April through September. Mark your calendars!
RSVP
September 27–28—Tower Grove Pride
All weekend @ Tower Grove Park, Booth B-South-37
Find us at Tower Grove Pride! Make your own FREE Pride buttons and zines at the SLICE booth (B-South-37). Support SLICE by picking up some of our Mr. Slice merch. Learn about our upcoming expo.
Learn more
by sarah@girllouie.com | Aug 13, 2025 | COMMUNITY, NEWSLETTER
Hello friends!
Please forgive the delay in newsletter. Mr. Slice is currently out of office reading their favorite independent comics.
From now until the end of August, you can find Mr. Slice at Manga Book Club, Sundaze at Schlafly, Drink & Draw at Alamo Drafthouse, and the Sketchcrawl in Forest Park. Please join in the fun!
All SLICE events are free and space is limited. RSVP to our Eventbrites to save your spot.
As always, follow SLICE on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook for all the news.
Sincerely,
Mr. Slice
they/them
SLICE 2025 Special Guests!
In case you missed our last announcement: we're excited to announce the SLICE 2025 Special Guests—Ngozi Ukazu, Trung Le Nguyen, and Rori! Our guests will be participating in a panel discussion on opening night, Oct. 17, and will be giving individual presentations on expo day, Oct. 18. We can’t wait for you to meet them!
Opening Night
Friday, October 17 | 6–10 p.m.
The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries
RSVP
SLICE 2025 Expo Day
Saturday, October 18 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries
RSVP
Upcoming Events
Saturday, August 16—Manga Book Club with SLICE
1:00–3:00 p.m. @ St. Louis County Library Clark Family Branch.
Join us at the library for Manga Book Club! SLICE’s presentation dives into a wide variety of manga series from across the decades. Learn about the manga series you didn’t know you needed in your life, from critiques on the 1980s Japanese boom economy, famous series that finally have English translations, bizarre indie comics set in Showa Japan, and of course works that present diverse views on gender roles and relationships.
RSVP
Sunday, August 24—Sundaze at Schlafly
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. @ Schlafly Bottleworks.
Bring the whole family to shop, sip and play at Sundaze at Schlafly! Enjoy local artisans, performers, nonprofits, tasty treats, and good beer.
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Thursday, August 28—Drink & Draw
7–9 p.m. @ Alamo Drafthouse STL.
Join your pals from SLICE for a casual evening of drawing. Pop in for a few drawing games or stick around to chat about the craft of comics. SLICE will be hosting monthly Drink & Draws on the fourth Thursday of every month, 7–9 p.m. at Alamo Drafthouse STL, April through September. Mark your calendars!
RSVP
Saturday, August 30—Feathered Friends Sketchcrawl
9–11 a.m. @ Saint Louis Art Museum / Forest Park.
Join us for some sketchy fun in Kennedy Forest with professional cartoonist/extremely amateur birder Dan Zettwoch. We'll meet in front of the Art Museum at 9 a.m. Bring a sketchbook, drawing tools, and binoculars if you have a pair (no worries if not--we'll have some to share!).
RSVP
