STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo 2025

Saturday, April 12 (11a-6p)
Sunday, April 13 (12p-6p)

At the Mabee Ballroom in the Ragsdale Center at St. Edward's University

Over 100 creators of comics, zines, art, crafts & games!

Advance tickets are $15 - one ticket good for both days!
- Kids twelve and under get in free!
- Want to bring a friend? Get 2 for 1 Admission through 3/15!

DISCOUNTED PARKING! You must Register your vehicle using the code Staple at this link
https://vpermit.com/stedwards/ClaimableEvents/Claim
to get the discounted rate of $3.50.
Vehicle registration for this event allows parking in Faculty (black), Standard (green), Economy (yellow)
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Include:
Kazu Kibuishi (Daisy Cutter, Amulet)
Julia Kaye (Up & Out Comic)
Brian Blomerth (Mycelium Wassonii, Lilly Wave)
Jason Poland (My Dad is Dracula)
Zach Cranor (Last Place Comics)

MORE TBA!

Seven hours of !
Saturday

• 12-1 PM: Texas Film Commission (TFC) Overview of Programs and Resources
• 1:30-2:30 PM: Making a Webcomic: Start to Finish With Julia Kay, Jason Poland, Zach Cranor & Mad Rupert
• 3-4 PM: Character Design with Ro Higashi
• 4:30-5:30 PM: Latinidad Comics Moderated by Kevin Garcia

Sunday

• 1-2 PM: Brian Blomerth – My Work So Far: Join acclaimed illustrator and cartoonist Brian Blomerth for a career spanning “survey of all the awful ideas and bad comics I did - and how I (hopefully) have improved over the years.” Moderated by Dale Wallain.
• 2:30-3:30 PM: Q&A with Kazu Kibuishi Moderated by Kevin Garcia
• 4-5 PM: Comics Meets TTRPG! Jason Poland, Kennon James, Anton W. Blake & T. Shirley discuss their interdisciplinary approach to creating works in the fantastic realms of both comics and TTRPGs!

FREE Pre-Party Meet & Greet Friday Night April 11, 7PM at , 5002 N. Lamar!
FREE Live Art Show Saturday Night April 12, 7-11PM at TBA!

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Preorder STAPLE! Trucker hats and 2025 t-shirts from !

2025 Official Staplegator by Kazu Kibuishi!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mabee Ballrooms, 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, United States