Small Press Expo 2017

Sep 08, 2016

SPX 2016 - Signup Now to Learn to Draw from the Pros! SPX is pleased to announce that comic book making workshops, featuring hands-on instruction from some of the most talented makers of independent comics. The workshops will…

Sep 01, 2016

For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard Phone: 301-537-4615 Email: warren@spxpo.com Small Press Expo Announces Programming Schedule for SPX 2016 Bethesda, Maryland; September 1, 2016 Media Release - Small Press Expo is pleased to announce the Programming Schedule for SPX 2016.…

Aug 30, 2016

For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard Phone: 301-537-4615 Email: warren@spxpo.com Small Press Expo Announces Special Guests Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell for SPX 2016 Bethesda, Maryland; September 1, 2016 Media Release – Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell collaborated with Civil Rights legend Congressman…

Aug 25, 2016

For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard Phone: 301-537-4615 Email: warren@spxpo.com Bethesda, Maryland; August 25, 2016 Charles Burns, Jessica Campbell, Tom Gauld, Drew Friedman, Luke Healy and Reid Psaltis Lead Authors Debuting Books at Small Press Expo 2016 Media Release – SPX is…

Aug 18, 2016

For Immediate Release Contact: Eden Miller Email: spxignatz@gmail.com Bethesda, Maryland; August 18, 2016Media Release Small Press Expo Announces the 2016 Ignatz Award Nominees The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels and alternative political cartoons,…

Aug 16, 2016

Contact: Warren Bernard Phone: 301-537-4615 Email: warren@spxpo.com SPX 2016 Announces Spanish Fever with Santiago García, Ana Galvañ, David Rubín, Javier Olivares and José Domingo for SPX 2016 Bethesda, Maryland; August 16, 2016 Media Release – With funding and assistance from SPAIN arts & culture, SmallPress Expo is proud to…

Aug 09, 2016

For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard Phone: 301-537-4615 Email: warren@spxpo.com Small Press Expo Announces Special Guest Sophie Goldstein and International Special Guests Roger Langridge and Steffen Kverneland for SPX 2016 Bethesda, Maryland; August 9, 2016 Media Release - Small Press Expo is proud to announce Sophie Goldstein, Roger Langridge…

Aug 04, 2016

For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard Phone: 301-537-4615 Email: warren@spxpo.com Small Press Expo Announces International Special Guests Tom Gauld, Cyril Pedrosa, Aimée de Jongh and Pascal Girard for SPX 2016 Bethesda, Maryland; August 4, 2016 Media Release - Small Press Expo is proud to announce Tom Gauld, Cyril Pedrosa,…

Aug 02, 2016

For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard Phone: 301-537-4615 Email: warren@spxpo.com Small Press Expo Announces Lisa Hanawalt, Jeffrey Brown, Charles Burns and Sarah Glidden as Special Guests for SPX 2016 Bethesda, Maryland; August 2, 2016 Media Release - Small Press Expo is proud to announce Lisa Hanawalt, Jeffrey…

Jul 06, 2016

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Warren BernardPhone: 301-537-4615Email: warren@spxpo.com Small Press Expo Announces Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Fantagraphics with Daniel Clowes, Joe Sacco, Trina Robbins, Jaime & Gilbert Hernandez and Others July 7, 2016 Media Release -…

Feb 06, 2016

Hello Everyone!  We've Missed You So Much January 29, 2016 SPX 2016 is coming together faster than you can say Super Mutant Magic Academy. We’re lining up special guests, locking down sponsors and just generally trying…

Aug 31, 2015

Small Press Expo (SPX) is proud to announce it is again a sponsor of the Library of Congress National Book Festival. As a part of this sponsorship, SPX is bringing Keith Knight, Miss Lasko-Gross and Diane Noomin…

Aug 24, 2015

Small Press Expo Announces International Guests Bendik Kaltenborn, Anna Ehrlemark and Joan Cornellà For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard Phone: 301-537-4615 Email: warren@spxpo.com Bethesda, Maryland; August 25, 2015 Media Release ­— SPX is pleased to announce international creators Bendik…

Aug 24, 2015

Small Press Expo Announces International Guests Frederik Peeters, Dylan Horrocks and Brecht Vandenbroucke  For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard Phone: 301-537-4615 Email: warren@spxpo.com Bethesda, Maryland; August 20, 2015 Media Release ­— SPX is pleased to announce international creators, Frederik Peeters,…

Aug 18, 2015

For Immediate Release Contact: Eden Miller Email: spxignatz@gmail.com Bethesda, Maryland; August 18, 2015 Media Release ­— The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels and alternative political…

Aug 18, 2015

Small Press Expo Announces Guests Derf, Jessica Abel (Sat. Only) and Ted Rall to Celebrate SPX’s 21st Birthday Bethesda, Maryland; August 11, 2015 Media Release ­— SPX is pleased to announce Derf, Jessica Abel (Saturday only) and Ted Rall as guests at SPX 2015.…

Aug 07, 2015

Small Press Expo Announces Guests Scott McCloud, Bill Griffith and Kathryn Immonen to Celebrate SPX’s 21st Birthday Media Release ­— SPX is pleased to announce Scott McCloud, Bill Griffith and Kathryn Immonen as guests at…

Aug 07, 2015

Small Press Expo Announces C. Spike Trotman, Jennifer Hayden and Stuart Immonen to Celebrate SPX’s 21st Birthday SPX is pleased to announce 21st Century creators C. Spike Trotman, Jennifer Hayden and Stuart Immonen as guests…

Aug 07, 2015

Small Press Expo Announces Matt Bors, Lilli Carré and Theo Ellsworth to Celebrate SPX’s 21st Birthday SPX is pleased to announce 21st Century creators Matt Bors, Lilli Carré and Theo Ellsworth as guests at SPX…

Jul 07, 2015

Small Press Expo Announces Michael DeForge, Gemma Correll and Noah Van Sciver to Celebrate SPX’s 21st Birthday June 30, 2015 SPX is pleased to announce 21st Century creators Michael DeForge, Gemma Correll and Noah Van…

Jul 07, 2015

The Small Press Expo Announces: Kate Beaton, Luke Pearson and Noelle Stevenson to Celebrate SPX’s 21st Birthday June 25, 2015 To commemorate its 21st birthday, the Small Press Expo (SPX) is proud to announce that SPX…

Jan 25, 2015

Dear Creators, Publishers, and Friends We hope you had a great 2014! It’s now that time where we must look forward to the fall and SPX 2015. We’re amazed at how much the show has…

Aug 28, 2014

Small Press Expo Announces Alt-Weekly Guests Keith Knight, Shannon Wheeler and Derf   For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard                                                  Phone: 301-537-4615                                                  E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com Bethesda, Maryland; August 20, 2014 – This year marks the…

Aug 26, 2014

    Small Press Expo Sponsors Gene Luen Yang, Liza Donnelly and Bryan Lee O’Malley at the National Book Festival Bethesda, Maryland; August 25, 2014  Media Release ­— For the second year in a row, the Small Press…

Aug 18, 2014

Small Press Expo Announces 2014 Ignatz Award Nominees For Immediate Release Contact: Eden Miller Email: spxignatz@gmail.com Bethesda, Maryland; August 18, 2014 Media Release ­— The Small Press Expo the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent…

Aug 17, 2014

Small Press Expo Announces 20th Anniversary International Guests Simon Hanselman, Aisha Franz, Yvan Alagbé, Dominique Goblet, Mana Neyestani, Daniel Jiménez Quiroz, and More! For Immediate Release Contact: Warren BernardPhone: 301-537-4615E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com Bethesda, Maryland; August 12, 2014 – This year…

Jul 13, 2014

Small Press Expo Announces 20th Anniversary Guests Brandon Graham, Emily Carroll, Drew Friedman and Mimi Pond For Immediate Release           Contact: Warren Bernard Phone: 301-537-4615 E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com Bethesda, Maryland; June 19,…

Jul 13, 2014

Small Press Expo Announces 20th Anniversary Guests Charles Burns, Jen Sorensen, Tom Tomorrow and Ben Katchor For Immediate Release           Contact: Warren Bernard                                                  Phone: 301-537-4615                                                  E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com Bethesda, Maryland; June 26, 2014 –…

Jul 13, 2014

Small Press Expo Announces 20th Anniversary Guests Box Brown, Eleanor Davis, Michael DeForge and Roman Muradov For Immediate Release   Bethesda, Maryland; July 10, 2014 – This year marks the 20th Anniversary of SPX, which…

Jun 12, 2014

The submission period for the 2014 Ignatz Awards came to a close at the end of May.  With the final books being sorted and packaged, copies will go out the weekend of June 13th to…

Jun 12, 2014

With many months still to go until showtime, the Small Press Expo (that's us) has posted their initial list of attending creators.  This list is expected to grow over the summer as special guests are…

Jun 12, 2014

Small Press Expo Announces 20th Anniversary Guests Jules Feiffer, Lynda Barry and James Sturm in a Tribute to the Comics of the Alt-Weekly Newspapers For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard Phone: 301-537-4615 E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com Bethesda,…

Jun 12, 2013

The Small Press Expo is pleased to announce civil rights icon and first-time graphic novelist Congressman John Lewis, as a special guest at SPX 2013, to be held Saturday September 14 and Sunday September 15.…

Mar 17, 2013

All tables for SPX 2013 are sold out.

Mar 05, 2013

  For Immediate Release                Contact: Warren Bernard                                                      Phone: 301-537-4615                                                      E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com   Bethesda, Maryland; March 5, 2013 – Small Press Expo is pleased to announce Seth, Gary Panter, Lisa Hanawalt, Gene Yang…

Dec 29, 2012

We're working on some new tools for Exhibitor Registration this year and have moved our 2013 registration date to Sunday, March 17th. This is a slight delay from our projected March 1st launch date for…

Aug 27, 2012

Are you an  exhibitor and you're wondering where your table is? Or an attendee trying to see as many artists as possible? Either way, check out the floor plan for this year's show on our…

Jul 09, 2012

Small Press Expo is pleased to announce Françoise Mouly and Adrian Tomine as honored guests of SPX 2012.  Both Mouly and Tomine will be making their first SPX appearances this year and are in addition to the previously announced…

Jul 01, 2012

Small Press Expo is pleased to announce Chris Ware and Daniel Clowes as honored guests of SPX 2012.

Feb 27, 2012

And folks, we are packed. There are more than 360 incredible cartoonists and publishers attending SPX in 2012, along with the already announced special guests: Chris Ware, Dan Clowes and the Hernandez Brothers. We have a lot…

Feb 22, 2012

The hardest part about producing SPX each year is not being able to accommodate all of the awesome talented folks who would like to exhibit at the show. Even with our largest show floor ever…

Dec 31, 2011

We are locked and loaded for SPX 2012, to be held September 15 and 16 2012, at our favorite place, the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. The registration form is now available and tables…

Sep 16, 2011

Dustin Harbin hosts the 2011 Ignatz Awards! The Ignatz Awards, named for the character in the classic comic strip Krazy Kat by George Herriman, is a festival prize that recognizes outstanding achievement in comics and…

Sep 14, 2011

SPX 2011 - Navigating the Contemporary Publishing Landscape from Small Press Expo on Vimeo. In the early 2000s, corporate publishers nearly raced to acquire graphic novels. Now, as the mainstream publishing industry faces severe contractions…

Sep 13, 2011

In order of presentation: Outstanding Mini Comic Ben Died of a Train, Box Brown Outstanding Anthology or Collection I Will Bite You, Joseph Lambert Outstanding Online Comic Hark! A Vagrant, Kate Beaton Promising New Talent…

Sep 12, 2011

Comics have increasingly expressed personal experience, but have focused largely on inner life, depicting the human form via traditional, synthetic cartoon figuration. Moderator Craig Fischer speaks with Robyn Chapman (Hey 4-Eyes!, Make), Jennifer Hayden (Underwire),…

Aug 30, 2011

  Dan Nadel had a chat with SPX Executive Director Warren Bernard about our new Library of Congress Collection. Check out the article here and learn more about the program here.

Mar 24, 2011

Special thanks to Washington City Paper and Mike Rhode for naming us Washington D.C.'s best comics convention!

Sep 12, 2010

Outstanding Artist Eddie Campbell, Alec: The Years Have Pants (A Life-Sized Omnibus) (Top Shelf Productions) Outstanding Anthology or Collection Masterpiece Comics, R. Sikoryak (Drawn & Quarterly) Outstanding Graphic Novel Market Day, James Sturm (Drawn &…

Sep 27, 2009

Outstanding Artist Nate Powell, Swallow Me Whole (Top Shelf) Outstanding Anthology or Collection Kramer’s Ergot #7, ed. Sammy Harkham (Buenaventura) Outstanding Graphic Novel Acme Novelty Library #19, Chris Ware (Drawn & Quarterly) Outstanding Story “Willy,”…

Nov 01, 2008

Outstanding Artist Laura Park, Do Not Disturb My Waking Dream (self-published) Outstanding Anthology or Collection Papercutter #7, edited by Greg Means (Tugboat Press) Outstanding Graphic Novel Skim, Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki (Groundwood Books) Outstanding…

Oct 01, 2007

Outstanding Artist Jaime Hernandez, Love & Rockets (Fantagraphics Books) Outstanding Anthology or Collection Curses by Kevin Huizenga (Drawn & Quarterly) Outstanding Graphic Novel Don't Go Where I Can't Follow by Anders Nilsen (Drawn & Quarterly)…

Oct 01, 2006

Outstanding Artist Tony Millionaire, Billy Hazelnuts (Fantagraphics Books) Outstanding Anthology or Collection Black Hole by Charles Burns (Pantheon) Outstanding Graphic Novel Tricked by Alex Robinson (Top Shelf Productions) Outstanding Story Ganges #1 by Kevin Huizenga…

Oct 01, 2005

Outstanding Artist David B., Epileptic (Pantheon), Babel (Drawn & Quarterly) Outstanding Anthology or Collection Diary Of A Mosquito Abatement Man by John Porcellino (La Mano) Outstanding Graphic Novel Persepolis 2: The Story Of A Return…

Oct 01, 2004

Outstanding Artist Craig Thompson, Blankets (Top Shelf Productions) Oustanding GN or Collection Blankets, Craig Thompson (Top Shelf Productions) Outstanding Story "Glenn Ganges", Drawn and Quarterly Showcase Book 1, Kevin Huizenga (Drawn and Quarterly) Promising New…

Oct 01, 2003

Outstanding Artist: Jason Little, Shutterbug Follies (Doubleday Graphic Novels) Outstanding Graphic Novel or Collection: Three Fingers, Rich Koslowski (Top Shelf Productions) Outstanding Story: Fleep, Jason Shiga (Sparkplug Comic Books) Promising New Talent: Derek Kirk Kim,…

Oct 01, 2002

Outstanding Artist: Megan Kelso, Artichoke Tales #1, Non #5 (Highwater Books and Red Ink Press) Outstanding Graphic Novel or Collection: The Golem's Mighty Swing, James Sturm (Drawn & Quarterly) Outstanding Story: Trenches, Scott Mills (Top…

Oct 01, 2001

The EXPO, North America's premier showcase for alternative and small-press cartoonists and publishers, was scheduled this year for Sept. 14-15 in Bethesda, Md., but was cancelled due to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. After…

Oct 01, 2000

Outstanding Artist Dave Cooper (Weasel, Fantagraphics Books) Outstanding Graphic Novel or Collection From Hell (Alan Moore, Eddie Campbell, Eddie Campbell Comics (distributed by Top Shelf Productions)) Outstanding Story Jimmy Corrigan, Smartest Kid On Earth (The…

Oct 01, 1999

Outstanding Artist Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows #1, Insight Studios Group) Outstanding Graphic Novel or Collection Cages (Dave McKean, Kitchen Sink) Outstanding Story David Boring (Dan Clowes, Eightball #20, Fantagraphics) Promising New Talent Brian Ralph (Fireball…

Oct 01, 1998

Outstanding Artist Dave Sim, Cerebus, Aardvark-Vanaheim Outstanding Graphic Novel or Collection Ghost World, Dan Clowes, Fantagraphics Outstanding Story Ghost World, Dan Clowes, serialized in Eightball, Fantagraphics Promising New Talent Carla Speed McNeil, Finder, Lightspeed Press…

Oct 01, 1997

Outstanding Artist Seth , Palookaville, Drawn & Quarterly Publications Outstanding Graphic Novel or Collection It's A Good Life if You Don't Weaken, Seth, Drawn & Quarterly Outstanding Story From Hell, Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell,…

Apr 13, 1995

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