"The St. Louis Independent Comics Expo is a testament to the power of vitality of small cons. It was a lovely event that featured several different levels of engagement, a diverse group of people and programming, and overall just a fantastic way to spend a Saturday. The creators and creatives of St. Louis came out in full force, and anyway you slice it, SLICE set a fantastic precedent for itself and I am already looking forward to 2024."
SLICE Announces Special Guests and Programming for the 2023 Show
The St. Louis Independent Comics Expo (SLICE) has happily invited Bulgilhan Press, Bianca Xunise, and Cassi Mothwin as special guests to headline the 2023 show. Bulgilhan, Xunise, and Mothwin will participate in a panel discussion, exhibit their work, and lead lectures as part of SLICE’s programming lineup on the day of the expo.
The expo weekend kicks off with an opening night panel discussion featuring Bulgilhan, Xunise, and Mothwin on Friday, October 13, 6–8 p.m., at the Hi-Pointe Theatre. SLICE president Steenz will moderate the conversation. The event is free to attend and open to the public.
The expo takes place the following day, October 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries. Programming for the day includes screenprinting, poetry writing, button making, and live figure drawing. Bulgilhan, Xunise, and Mothwin will also lead lectures on small press publishing, BIPOC punks in comics, and solo role-playing games, respectively. SLICE is seeking volunteers to help out on the day of the expo, and those who are interested may sign up on SLICE's volunteer form.
