We're hiring! Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant to help support our year-round operations and annual festival. To apply, complete the application form and upload your resume. Applications received by June 19, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

Check out the programming for MINT’s Japanese Manga in New York City. www.mint-mangaproject.com/en/news/japa...

Congratulations to Jeff Smith (@jeffsmithsbone.bsky.social) on receiving the National Cartoonists Society’s Milton Caniff Lifetime Achievement Award. via The Daily Cartoonist: www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/20...

We’re less than one year away from CXC 2027, April 15–18, 2027! …and we’re just getting started. We’ve got a full year of events ahead with our wonderful partners—plus more to come. More details as each event gets closer. Sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing! ✨

For anyone who hasn't heard the sad news about Gib, we want to share that there is a memorial taking place tomorrow April 23rd. We are not hosting, but we do want to share the information with the community at large. Visit link below for more details. www.newcomercolumbus.com/obituaries/g...

Gib Bickel Obituary April 19, 2026 - Newcomer Columbus

View Gib Bickel's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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The Vermont Animation Festival kicks off tomorrow! (Friday 4/17). Free screenings, workshops, artist talks, etc. www.vtanimationfestival.org #vermont #animation #vtanimationfestival

You’re invited! Come celebrate with us April 28, 2026, at a CXC Spring Fling—good vibes, great people, and a little preview of what we’ve been working on for the April 15–18, 2027 CXC Festival. No RSVP required. We'll see you there!

TCJ interviews Bud Plant, our 2025 Tom Spurgeon Award Winner! www.tcj.com/bud-plant-is...

Bud Plant is calling it a day: A conversation with the comics retail pioneer - The Comics Journal

Bud Pant's Incredible Exit Interview by Zach Rabiroff.

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Happening now! If you haven’t had a chance to hear from our wonderful guests from MINT manga, come to the Library Auditorium. This is a truly unique chance to get a peek into the independent world of Manga artists and learn about the incredible diversity of authors working in Japan!

CONGRATULATIONS TO CXC EMERGING TALENT WINNER GIGI MURAKAMI!!! We could not be happier to be presenting you with this award, and we cannot wait to see what you make! Gigi will be having a signing at 4:30! Please give her a congratulations and peruse her incredible work.

ANNOUNCEMENT: the parking garage at the Library Main Branch is Full! Overflow parking is available at the following locations: 540 Oak Street 535 Oak Street 108 S. Washington Avenue Look for Library Event Parking Signs!

Tonight! After John Musker’s presentation on the making of I’m Hip, join us for an afterparty at Seventh Son Brewing celebrating our Manga guests! Seventh Son has even created a custom brew for the event, named Tokidoki! Artwork for the event by Keita Katsushika with poster layout by Lauren Sparks

Join Kayla E for her first panel today at 11 at the Billy Ireland! Thanks for the wonderful write up, Matter News! matternews.org/culture/word...

Graphic novelist Kayla E. transforms childhood trauma into ‘Precious Rubbish’ – Matter News

The North Carolina-based artist will appear throughout this weekend’s Cartoon Crossroads Columbus, beginning with a discussion at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum at 11 a.m. on Friday,…

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Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, CXC special guest Loui is unable to appear at the festival in person, but will be appearing only in the Global Manga: The Worldwide Influence of Japanese Comics panel (2:00 pm, Saturday 9/20) via Zoom.

Today and Tomorrow! Join us at the Billy Ireland for a rare opportunity to take a guided tour of the archives. There are heart rending, mindblowing treasures tucked behind every corner in this stunning library archive. Get to the Billy early! sign up times are limited!

Are you attending our expo this weekend? Do you want commemorative artwork by Kelly Wang (who will be at table 114B by the way ;) )? Do you need a bag to hold all your zines? First 50 attendees to inquire on Saturday will receive a FREE CXC 2025 tote bag!

Friday! Snacks! Beer! Fun! And, in honor of our manga guests, Seventh Son will be featuring a specially-brewed CXC Japanese-style koji rice beer, “Tokidoki”!

Holy grawlix y'all! It's CXC week! Can you believe it's already upon us? Here's an event you won't want to miss. Hear from one of the most influential cartoonists of his generation whose work ranges from Criterion Collection covers to the landmark graphic novel Black Hole. buff.ly/GMiI5L5

The centerpiece of CXC 2025's manga track, this panel brings together creators from literally around the globe—Japan, France, and here in the U.S--to discuss manga and its influence at home and abroad. You won't want to miss this conversation with a spectacular lineup of manga stars!

Indulge your nostalgia with our next event! Thursday evening at the Wex following a reception from 6-7, join us once again in the auditorium for a special screening and discussion of Hercules with director John Musker! This event is free with ticket: wexarts.org/film-video/h...

We have some truly wonderful Thursday programming to share with you! This one’s for the animation fans! Learn with John Canemaker about the life and work of artist Mary Blair, who left her mark on many Disney films of the 1940s and 50s. Event free with ticket: wexarts.org/film-video/j...

Wednesday at Gateway Film Center! Who doesn't love a pre-festival celebration of the talents of some incredible animators! We're excited to announce that once again, Rafael Rosado, Kangmin Lim and Vincent Alexander have organized a showcase of animated shorts to be screened Wednesday evening!

A quick little how to guide on navigating our new schedule, and using the Sched app!

Have you checked out or new schedule website? Our new interactive schedule is the best! With our schedule website, you can make an account and sort and save all of the events you're most interested in. You can even sort events by guest, date, venue, and track! buff.ly/3muqk7H

Surprise! 2022 attendees will remember Fred Schodt, the winner of the 2022 Spurgeon Award, for his work as a manga scholar, and for breaking ground on English translation of manga, starting with the works of groundbreaking creator Osamu Tezuka. We're so honored by his return to our festival!

Tickets are available now for Queer Brunch! A beloved CXC tradition! Hosted this year by Kayla E and Justin Hall. You can follow the QR code in the post to get tickets! This event, like all events, is free, but does require tickets in advance! buff.ly/p926WMj

We're bringing back one of our favorite programs from 2023! The incredible Babs New has agreed to model for a figure drawing workshop at CCAD, guided by Emory Noakes! You can also check out Babs' work at at table 7A at our expo! :) This event does require sign-ups in advance! buff.ly/GDzLohr

Do you like comics? Community? Free Pizza? Hanging out with guests and exhibitors alike? Do you get a deep sense of the warm fuzzies when you're able to make someone's day amazing? Are you craving the feeling of being helpful? Do you want to hang out with the coolest crew at CXC? Sign up now!

This weekend in Columbus! Our friends at Matsuricon are putting on their annual celebration of Japanese anime, games and manga! We're so honored that they have invited us to be part of their schedule this year! Go forth and enjoy our favorite anime convention in Columbus <3

Get also excited! In 3.5 weeks we'll be at @cartooncrossroads.bsky.social table 104 (VISIT THE LEG! DON'T FEAR THE LEG!) with @gabrieljoyyy.bsky.social @samsharpe.bsky.social Darya Foroohar, & @neilbrideau.bsky.social! www.radiatorcomics.com/event/#event...