Hey STAPLE! Fans!
Are you ready for the seventh annual STAPLE! Independent Media Expo?
Well you better get ready, because for the first time ever, we’re expanding the show to TWO DAYS! That’s two full days of programming, special guests, and fun, fun times on March 5th and 6th, 2011, at the Marchesa Hall and Theater in Austin, Texas.
Speaking of special guests, we are excited to announce the appearance of two very awesome comics creators at STAPLE! 2011 ‘ Jill Thompson and Alex Robinson!
Jill Thompson, creator, writer and illustrator of Magic Trixie and the award winning Scary Godmother, is one of the most well-known and admired female comic book artists in the industry today, and has received multiple Eisner Awards for her work on titles as diverse as The Invisibles, Swamp Thing, Wonder Woman, Black Orchid, Sandman, and the Books of Magic.
Writer and artist Alex Robinson is one of the most truly innovative story-tellers working in the comics medium, and his many critically acclaimed books include Box Office Poison, Tricked, and Too Cool to Be Forgotten, all available from Top Shelf Productions, and A Kidnapped Santa Claus from Harper Collins.
Come meet Jill and Alex at STAPLE! and stay tuned for more awesome guests and other news TBA soon!
TABLES! Exhibitor Tables are now available! You can get yours by visiting the Registration Page at www.staple-austin.org/register
Look forward to seeing you there!
Chris “Uncle Staple” Nicholas
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STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo is the Southwest’s premier event for independently produced comics, zines, art, animation, games, crafts and more! The SEVENTH annual show will be held on Saturday and Sunday March 5th and 6th, at the Marchesa Hall and Theater, 6406 North IH-35 Suite 3100, in Austin, Texas.
