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SUMMARY:Comics University 2026: Syndicated Comics Panel
DESCRIPTION:Comics University is a program for adults who want to learn about comics from local creators\, scholars\, and industry professionals.\n\n\nSee you in the funny pages! Syndicated cartoonists and writers Bianca Xunise (Six Chix)\, Henry Barajas (Gil Thorp)\, “Supr Dee” Parson (Rosebuds)\, and Steenz (Heart of the City) gather to chat about the ins and outs of newspaper comics in the digital age. Students will learn how each creator got their start and what kind of work goes into making daily and weekly comics. \n \nHenry Barjas \nHenry Barajas is a Latinx author from Tucson\, AZ. He is best known for his graphic memoir La Voz De M.A.Y.O. Tata Rambo\, TMNT: Splintered Fate\, Helm Greycastle\, Batman: Urban Legends\, Green Hornet & Miss Fury\, and Historias de Resistencia: Dolores Huerta and the Plight of the Farm Workers for the New York City Department of Education’s Civics for All Comics Group. Barajas writes Gil Thorp with Rachel Merrill for the funny papers in Los Angeles\, CA. \nInstagram: @henryjbarajas \nBsky: @henrybarajas.bsky.social \n \nSupr Dee \nDeon Parson\, also widely recognized under the pen name “Supr Dee\,” is an acclaimed Ringo-nominated cartoonist based in Indiana. With a profound passion for comic creation\, Parson aims to infuse each panel with joy. Presently\, Parson creates Rosebuds\, a syndicated daily comic strip distributed by King Features Syndicate Inc. online and in newspapers worldwide. \nhttps://suprdee2.com/ \nInstagram: @suprdee2 \nBsky: @suprdee2.com \n \nSteenz \nSteenz is a St. Louis–based cartoonist\, professor\, and editor. They’re the cartoonist on the new graphic novel Side Quest: A Visual History of TTRPGs and the syndicated comic strip Heart of the City. Steenz currently teaches at Webster University and SVA while editing titles from independent publishers and creators. Steenz created and launched the Standard Comic Script\, creates comics-related programming\, and is a frequent convention panelist. They’re also Board President of SLICE (The St. Louis Independent Comics Expo). \nhttps://www.oheysteenz.com/ \nInstagram: @oheysteenz \nBsky: @oheysteenz.bsky.social \n \nBianca Xunise \nBianca Xunise is an American cartoonist\, illustrator\, and self-described “goth of color.” Her work is nationally syndicated through the Six Chix comic strip collaborative. Bianca’s latest book\, Punk Rock Karaoke\, is a coming-of-age tale that draws upon the explosive joy of the underground scene while raising questions about authenticity and the importance of community. \nhttps://www.biancaxunise.com/ \nInstagram: @biancaxunise
URL:https://slicexpo.org/event/comics-university-2026-syndicated-comics-panel/
LOCATION:Betty’s Books\, 10 Summit Avenue\, Webster Groves\, MO 63119\, Webster Groves\, MO\, 63119\, US
CATEGORIES:COMICS UNIVERSITY
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SUMMARY:Comics University 2026: Kidlit Comics Panel
DESCRIPTION:Comics University is a program for adults who want to learn about comics from local creators\, scholars\, and industry professionals.\n\n\nKidLit is booming in the graphic novel sector. Join panelists Dave Scheidt (Mayor Good Boy)\, Rose Bousamra (Frizzy)\, Ivy Noelle Weir (Anne of Green Gables)\, and Shannon Wright (Twins) as they talk about the highs\, the lows\, and the process of making comics for kids. \n \nRose Bousamra \nRose Bousamra is an Eisner-winning cartoonist based in Ypsilanti\, Michigan. Their debut graphic novel\, Frizzy\, was published in 2022 through First Second Books with writer Claribel A. Ortega and has earned the 2023 Pura Belpré award for Children’s Text\, the 2023 Eisner award for Best Kid’s Publication\, and indie bestseller status. Upcoming projects include solo graphic novel Gutless with First Second Books and 30 Ways to Kill Your Avatar with Claribel A. Ortega through Scholastic. In their free time they can be found playing fantasy video games\, reading manga\, or tending to the tiniest dog in the world. \nhttps://rosemakesart.com/ \nInstagram: @rosebdraws \nBsky: @rosebdraws.bsky.social \n \nDave Scheidt \nDave Scheidt is a writer from Chicago\, Illinois. When he’s not writing comic books\, he likes to play video games\, watch monster movies\, and eat snacks. He’s the co-creator of the Mayor Good Boy graphic novel series published by Random House Children’s Books as well as Agents of SLAM and Wrapped Up with co-creator Scoot McMahon. He’s also worked on comics like Star Wars\, Avatar: The Last Airbender\, Bendy and the Ink Machine\, Adventure Time\, and many\, many more. \nwww.davescheidt.com \nInstagram: @davescheidt \nBsky: @davescheidt.com \n \nIvy Noelle Weir \nIvy Noelle Weir (she/they) is an award-winning comic book writer\, librarian\, and publishing professional. She writes comics and prose for all ages. She is the author of The Secret Garden on 81st Street (Little\, Brown for Young Readers)\, is the co-creator of the Dwayne McDuffie Award–winning graphic novel Archival Quality (Oni Press)\, and has written for series like Bountiful Garden (Mad Cave Studios) and anthologies like Dead Beats (A Wave Blue World). \nIn addition to writing\, they are a librarian and publishing professional and speak regularly at professional conferences and events. In 2015\, they were selected for the ALA’s Emerging Leaders program\, and in 2019 they were a Publishers Weekly Star Watch honoree. \nhttps://www.ivynoelleweir.com/ \nInstagram: @ivynoelle \nBsky: @ivynoelle.bsky.social \n \nShannon Wright \nShannon Wright is an award-winning illustrator and cartoonist based out of Richmond\, Virginia. Shannon was awarded a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor and a Robert F. Sibert Honor for Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes\, written by Traci N. Todd. She tells personal and original stories that invoke nostalgia rooted from her own childhood and life experiences. \nhttps://shannon-wright.com/ \nInstagram: @shannondrewthis
URL:https://slicexpo.org/event/comics-university-2026-kidlit-comics-panel/
LOCATION:Betty’s Books\, 10 Summit Avenue\, Webster Groves\, MO 63119\, Webster Groves\, MO\, 63119\, US
CATEGORIES:COMICS UNIVERSITY
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SUMMARY:Comics University 2026: How to Read a Contract with the VLAA
DESCRIPTION:Comics University is a program for adults who want to learn about comics from local creators\, scholars\, and industry professionals.\n\n\nAbout the VLAA \nSt. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (VLAA) serves the creative community by providing free legal and accounting assistance\, presenting a wide variety of educational programs\, and advocating for the arts and artists. \nhttps://vlaa.org/Instagram: @stlvlaa
URL:https://slicexpo.org/event/comics-university-2026-how-to-read-a-contract-with-the-vlaa/
LOCATION:Betty’s Books\, 10 Summit Avenue\, Webster Groves\, MO 63119\, Webster Groves\, MO\, 63119\, US
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SUMMARY:Comics University 2026: Community Zines with sister hag
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LOCATION:Betty’s Books\, 10 Summit Avenue\, Webster Groves\, MO 63119\, Webster Groves\, MO\, 63119\, US
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