Alternative Press Expo 2012
Shang Chi and I dashed into this years Alternative Press Expo in San Francisco for a few hours on Saturday to chat up artists and grab some photos. This is the 19th APE, spotlighting the best in alternative, small press, and self-published comics. Not as crowded as a WonderCon or ComicCon, but that's a good thing. Over 400 exhibitors, indie comics publishers, artists, and DIY creators showcasing their work, each hoping for that chance at stardom, or at least to smile for the camera.
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Alternative Press Expo, a large small show.
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Tons of variety, both in vendors and patrons.
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The long aisle of the upper area, where you can almost touch the stars. But don't, they're very hot.
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While this is probably not one piece, it should be. |
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ZOMS believes in cuddly zombies. There's probably a market for that. |
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Sean Dietrich's art show was striking and a little distrubing. |
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Páng creator Ben Costa dreams of a perfect world,
where his book has had six tv seasons and a movie. |
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When the global resurgence in pocket protectors hits your area, you'll know that Team Punchbag (or Doodlebang) are the cause. |
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MORAV models are always fun to examine. |
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Yes, we want a trophy room that looks exactly like this. |
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Exactly our view of Linux users.
Cause-Effect or Effect-Cause, we can't really tell. |
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Chris Kawagiwa's Sunless Circus has a lively booth!
The mechanical fortune teller needs some attention. |
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Yes, if you dress up, we'll likely take your picture. Gentleman Scholars know this. |
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Single Line Art from 1LINE GRAFIX. (Click for Close-up) |
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Bob is still angry after all these years |
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National Treasure Sergio Aragonés |
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Fan Favorite Richard Starkings |
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When you're setting up your booth, make sure your main character is at least two feet higher than your are. |
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It's bring your... er... dimimutive significant other to work day at
Frown Factory Productions. |
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Don't worry, Louis, Coco and Kosta, we've got your superback... |
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Need your book printed? Talk to ComixPress. |
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Smilin' Dan Vado of Slave Labor Graphics! |
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Tony McVey and his family. Just like your family, only quieter. |
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