Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo

The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo is a FREE independent comics festival! December 5th and 6th 2026.

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#MICE2026 dates are official! Dec.5 + 6, 2026 at Boston University. Stay tuned as we make this the best yet! https://t.co/bXcx38HT2a

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Attention Boston locals! 🗣️ Tomorrow Saturday July 11th 1-3pm we're hosting a little get together to draw some comics in public! Join us at the Boston Public Library Main branch at the steps facing Copley Square!

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Can't join us but are still making some comics out in the wild? Share what you've got going on ! 👀

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Celebrate Pride Month with our friends of MICE at the Brookline Village Library for their first Brookline Queer Zine Fest on Saturday, June 20 from 11:30 AM to 4 PM! Buy, trade, collect, hoard(!?) https://t.co/tflOxLI74N

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Today is the last day to apply for this year's MICE! Our team is ready at at their mouse-sized computers ready to read all of your applications! Thank you to all who applied. Status announcements will be shared in August. https://t.co/JmmSel3TOY

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There's only one more week to apply to MICE! Make sure your files are formatted, links are working, and statements are... well, stating! https://t.co/JmmSel3TOY

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Apply to MICE by May 15th!
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If you were to make a list of featured guests for MICE, who would you invite? Could be a cartoonist you've always admired, maybe it's an indie artist you've come to love, or even a friend you want to see recognized more often! Tag and comment some cartoonists ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

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Love the idea of organizing hang outs with cool MICE exhibitors all from the comfort of your home? Do you spend a lot of time in communities on Discord? We're looking for a Discord coordinator! https://t.co/XX8gCHWZje

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Our application window for this year's MICE is half way through! As you finish final details on your application, check these tips and our guidelines to make sure all is in order. Share some tips if you've got 'em 👀 Applications close on May 15th!
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Our community of comics creators and readers are like family. One of our friends, David Marshall, has been going through a long recovery process after a harsh accident and needs support in keeping his housing. His goal is juuuust about met! Let's help him out:

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Do you or a friend know building-block structures for websites? We need a hand sharing news, giving details for events, and adjusting shedules for the show this year. We're looking for a web manager to assist us at our internet home base. https://t.co/4IfW50iRtL

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"Hi friends, my name is Max! I'm coming in to oversee MICE's social media sphere. Please look at all of the pretty posts come across your screen this upcoming MICE season. I will do my best to address your needs!" - ❤️ MaxFoster

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"Hello, MICE friends! My name is Harri. I wanted to say it's been a privilege to be your social media guy for the past 3 years and I'll always be grateful to be part of MICE's community. See you in December!" - ❤️ Harri
On behalf of the whole MICE community, thank you, Harri!

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You are all was so good doing your homework to review our application guidelines. Now it's time to put your learning into action: MICE 2026 EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Take your time with these, we don't want to miss a single page of your comics. https://t.co/JmmSel3TOY

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ATTENTION POTENTIAL EXHIBITORS! This year's application guidelines are now live on the site. Swing by to check them out and get your materials ready! https://t.co/JmmSel3TOY

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Hello, MICE friends, we write to you with sad news today. Dan Moynihan, a beloved long-time MICE Exhibitor, cartoonist, and workshop instructor passed away suddenly last week. As we mourn this loss we ask our community to share or donate to help Dan’s wife and young son.