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Chicago Alternative Comics Expo
@cakechicago.bsky.social
The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) is a celebration of independent comics! 🍰 www.cakechicago.com/
Nailed it 😏🌤️
Alex Hoffman (he/him)@sequential.li · 3mo agoNewsletter update today, with celebrations of our recent Eisner Award nomination, thoughts about @cakechicago.bsky.social, a sneak peek at work from @jennyzervakis.bsky.social coming from @fieldmouse.press in time for @smallpressday.bsky.social, and a recognition of the challenges of life —
Newsletter update today, with celebrations of our recent Eisner Award nomination, thoughts about @cakechicago.bsky.social, a sneak peek at work from @jennyzervakis.bsky.social coming from @fieldmouse.press in time for @smallpressday.bsky.social, and a recognition of the challenges of life —
What's New @ Fieldmouse - 5/15/26
Recovering from CAKE and reflecting on challenges
sequential.li
First day at @cakechicago.bsky.social 2026 - Great Success!!
90 minutes left to get yourself some COMICS! CAKE day 1 ends at 6pm! Sunday hours are 11-5pm! Hooray CAKE!
I honestly love how many Chicagoans absolutely REFUSE to take off their cute jackets/coats/cardigans in the toasty @cakechicago.bsky.social hall
I had the pleasure of interviewing Nicole Hollander (alongside Mimi Pond and Jim Woodring) at @cakechicago.bsky.social several years ago. The whole panel was delightful and I am honored to have gotten to meet her. #comics
Derf Backderf@derfbackderf.bsky.social · 3mo agoNicole Hollander, passed away at age 87. Safe travels, Nicole.
Nicole Hollander, passed away at age 87. Safe travels, Nicole.
All set up and ready to roll at @cakechicago.bsky.social! Come on by early, gang, supplies are VERY limited!
IT BEGINS! Come to @cakechicago.bsky.social today and tomorrow at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago!!
Steady today at @cakechicago.bsky.social 🎂 You can find us next to our friends at @slicexpo.bsky.social 🍕
I’ll also be moderating a panel at @cakechicago.bsky.social at 2pm today about collaboration and comics! Join me, @oheysteenz.bsky.social , @jamilarowser.bsky.social , @bethhetland.bsky.social and Kyle O’Connell for a chat about making comics together!
Sarah Becan@sarahbecan.bsky.social · 3mo agoFind me at @cakechicago.bsky.social this weekend! I'll have my brand new comic book cocktail book and lots of other fun stuff! #cakechicago
Come out and see @sequential.li and me at @cakechicago.bsky.social today and tomorrow!
Ack! I’m super excited to be back in Chicago & tabling at @cakechicago.bsky.social today (11-6) and tomorrow (11-5)! It’s FREE and has way too many wonderful people & their art to handle. www.cakechicago.com
Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE)
cakechicago.com
we’re on the road to chicago gonna see that big ol bean be sure to stop by @cakechicago.bsky.social tomorrow and sunday for comics and good vibes
Chicago!! @cakechicago.bsky.social is this weekend!! Ive got a lot of books and a CAKE SECRET MENU ITEM: "Joint Comic: A Steenz and Bianca Xunise Joint". Gotta use the secret passphrase 'hey steenz gotta light?' to acquire!!
real proud of this one by @anatwocomics.bsky.social get yours at @cakechicago.bsky.social this weekend
I’ll be tabling at @cakechicago.bsky.social this weekend! I’ll have the 4th and final Weekly Bun Life book and I’ve finally reprinted Two of Us!! Plus I’ll be on a panel on Sunday about making comics for different age groups 🌱
Find me at @cakechicago.bsky.social this weekend! I'll have my brand new comic book cocktail book and lots of other fun stuff! #cakechicago
You can find ME on this very programming schedule! "Say Less: Succinct Storytelling Strategies" at 12:45pm on Saturday! See you then!
Chicago Alternative Comics Expo@cakechicago.bsky.social · 3mo agoThe program schedule is LIVE on the CAKE website! Workshops, panels, and more are happening Saturday & Sunday at the Irish American Heritage Center -- all FREE 🎉 www.cakechicago.com/26schedule Take a look and make a plan to join us next weekend 😎
Did I mention that I’m going to be on a panel this year? Joining some fine folx from SLICE and MILK: RUNNING A SMALL PRESS EXPO WITH SLICE, CAKE, AND MILK Saturday 5/2 @ 4:30
Chicago Alternative Comics Expo@cakechicago.bsky.social · 3mo agoThe program schedule is LIVE on the CAKE website! Workshops, panels, and more are happening Saturday & Sunday at the Irish American Heritage Center -- all FREE 🎉 www.cakechicago.com/26schedule Take a look and make a plan to join us next weekend 😎
"Trying 2" a 16-page sketchzine, featuring cartooning, abstract art, and drawings from life. outside blue, inside yellow. the second zine in a series of doing whatever I feel like doing available at CAKE @cakechicago.bsky.social in Chicago next weekend
The program schedule is LIVE on the CAKE website! Workshops, panels, and more are happening Saturday & Sunday at the Irish American Heritage Center -- all FREE 🎉 www.cakechicago.com/26schedule Take a look and make a plan to join us next weekend 😎
Thank you to another of our amazing festival sponsors @goblinmkt.bsky.social Visit them at 2868 N Lincoln in Chicago!
CAKE would like to thank Lillstreet Art Center for sponsoring our 2026 festival! Founded in 1975, Lillstreet is a creative workspace for artists of all levels, from first-timers, to professionals. No matter how you define yourself! Visit Lillstreet Art Center at 4401 N Ravenswood
Thank you to festival sponsors @quimbysbookstore.bsky.social legendary independent bookstore and purveyors of all things comics and zines! Stop by Quimby’s (1854 W North Ave) while you’re in town for CAKE!
