SLICE - St. Louis Independent Comics Expo

@slicexpo.bsky.social

681 Followers 110 Following

Indie-print expo host organization. Bringing together writers, artists, poets, and printmakers from St. Louis and beyond. | Returning Oct. 2026 at The Sheldon https://linktr.ee/slicexpo

Calendar graphic. SLICE August 2026 Events and dates are in the caption. Slicexpo.org
Image of Mr. Slice holding a piggy bank with a QR code and type that reads "Tips welcome!"
An illustration with Mr. Slice, our mascot, next to a larger-than-life cocktail with a straw bending throughout the frame. There are drawing supplies and text that reads: "Drink & Draw July 30, 2026 7–9 p.m. Alamo Drafthouse STL Last Thursday of the month, April–September [SLICE logo]"
Gameboard design. Text reads: EXTENSION! Applications to SLICE extended to July 22. Application link and FAQs at slicexpo.org/apply. October 31, 2026 | The Sheldon, St. Louis, MO
Two stacks of single issue black-and-white trade comics of the series The Unforgiven in sleeves, bound in packs with a belly band with the series logo stamped on it.
Gameboard design. text reads: LAST DAY! To apply to SLICE! Application link and FAQs at slicexpo.org/apply. Apply June 1-July15. October 31, 2026 | The Sheldon, St. Louis, MO
Full color print of a pointy-eared elf with fusty glasses looking slightly out of place in a deep blue underwater grotto.
Print with a hazy blue background and bright pink, red, purple, and bronze petal-like designs mirrored across the page center.
Logotype of Mr. Slice casually chilling in the mouth of an oni mask. The logotype reads "An Afternoon with Mr. Slice: A SLICE Fundraiser, July 18, 2026." Below the graphic is text indicating a 20% price drop for all ticket types.
Double-page spread original ink drawing of Absolute Batman in spiked armor brandishing a giant mallet with a big grin on his face.
Screencap of a weirdly formatted email asking the recipient to book hotel rooms for SLICE - it looks real spammy and that's because it is! Do not click.
Two zines and a print with collaged advertising imagery and text.
A stack of nine Ink & Drink comics anthologies through the years!
Black and white screenprint of a barred owl and infographic text on brown chipboard.
Painting of a fancy lad on a donkey smelling a flower and looking across a field of golden grass.
Gameboard design. text reads: Apply to SLICE! Application link and FAQs at slicexpo.org/apply. Apply June 1-July15. One Week Left!
Oversized fluorescent pink canvas with black and white drawing of a cartoon head being rended in two.
Colorful RISO print of two fancy folks in Renaissance poofs playing around with daggers.
A framed print of a line drawing with sepia accents of two snakes twining around each other.
Graphic reading, "Just added: Individual Trivia Tix! Make new friends! We'll match you into teams at the event." Tickets are listed at $20. A row of Mr. Slices are lined up along the bottom of the graphic... possibly your new trivia teammates?
Illustration of a moka pot brewing and Mr. Slice brandishing a fountain pen. Graphic reads "Sip & Scribe, Saturday, July 25, 12-1:30 p.m., High Low Listening Room."
Game card that reads, "Reason 4: Community! Come hang with the coolest kids in comics, zines, and print arts!"
Board game background that reads "5 Reasons to Apply to SLICE - two weeks left to apply!"
Board game board that reads "Apply to SLICE! Two weeks left!"
July 1 - Comics U: Syndicated Comics, 6:30–8:30 p.m. @ Betty's Books July 15 - Comics U: KidLit Comics, 6:30–8:30 p.m. @ Betty's Books July 15 - SLICE 2025 applications due! July 18 - An Afternoon with Mr. Slice: A SLICE Fundraiser 2–5 p.m. @ Oni
Text graphic reading "Mr. Slice presents a Raffle! Win a basket of gift cards from these amazing local businesses and more - valued at over $650!" Below are logos for Betty's Books, Public Defender Art + Zines, Drawn, St. Louis Art Supply, Fantasy Books Inc., and @tattooladyjam.
Mr Slice presents... TRIVIA! Hosted by Cadaver Daddy-O (photo of the drag king) with a half-time drag performance. Round 1: General Round 2: Comics & Print Round 3: Local Comics & Print Round 4: SLICE Trivia team tickets: $100 per team, up to 5 players per team
Gameboard design. Text reads: Apply to SLICE! Application link and FAQs at slicexpo.org/apply. Apply June 1-July15. Halfway through!
Comics U Now Streaming! Livestream and video recordings of 2026 sessions available on SLICE's YouTube @slicexpo
An illustration with Mr. Slice, our mascot, next to a larger-than-life cocktail with a straw bending throughout the frame. There are drawing supplies and text that reads: "Drink & Draw June 25, 2026 7–9 p.m. Alamo Drafthouse STL Last Thursday of the month, April–September [SLICE logo]"
A graphic of Oni's mascot with a small blue Mr. Slice hanging by its mouth. The text reads: An Afternoon with Mr. Slice July 18th, 2–5 At Oni Trivia Team Tickets & General Admission
What kind of work is SLICE looking for? Comics, zines, chapbooks, literary magazines, poetry, small press, indie publishers, tabletop games, and other print culture. These should be the main focus, but you are welcome to sell merchandise like stickers and apparel as well! Work samples should show a unique voice; you are welcome to sell fan art at the expo, but we want to see original creations in your application.
An illustration of Mr. Slice, our mascot, holding a fountain pen on top of a huge moka pot spouting out ink and steam. Within the steam, there is texts that reads: "Sip & Scribe Saturday, June 20 12–1:30 p.m. High Low, Listening Room 3301 Washington Ave. Coffee and composition in community! Hang out, write things, share your work." [SLICE logo] [Saint Louis Poetry Center logo]
Purple tear-off calendar graphic listing June events: June 1 - Applications open for SLICE 2026! June 6 - How to Apply to SLICE, 12–2 p.m. CT @ RAC at City Foundry, Suite 149 or livestream June 17 - Comics U Session 1: Bookmaking with Lou Beishir, 6:30–8:30 p.m. @ Betty's Books June 20 - Sip & Scribe, 12–1:30 p.m. @ High Low Listening Room June 24 - Comics U Session 2: Fairy Tale Comics with Mel Gillman, 6:30–8:30 p.m. @ Betty's Books June 25 - Drink & Draw, 7–9 p.m. @ Alamo Drafthouse STL
Blue board game graphic with a stack of playing cards featuring Mr. Slice. Text reads "Apply to SLICE! Application link and FAQs at slicexpo.org/apply. Apply June 1–July 15."
Board game-like graphic advertising "How to Apply to SLICE" event, June 6, 12-2 p.m. at RAC @ City Foundry, Suite 149. Attend in-person or watch our livestream. Apps open June 1–July 15.
Blue graphic with board game-like tiles with images of paper cut-outs, pencils, and scissors leading down the page. Text reads "Apps open June 1!" and details on how to apply to SLICE - see post text.
An array of buttons with pronouns, SLICE imagery, and the Pride & Joy festival logo on a yellow background. Text reads "Join SLICE at Pride & Joy Market, Sunday, May 31, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Living Room Coffee and Kitchen (Maplewood)."
An illustration of Mr. Slice, our mascot, holding a fountain pen on top of a huge moka pot spouting out ink and steam. Within the steam, there is texts that reads: "Sip & Scribe Saturday, May 30 12–1:30 p.m. High Low, Listening Room 3301 Washington Ave.
Graphic with dark background with blue swirls and dots, and Mr. Slice popping in from the edge of the frame. Text reads "LGBTQIA+ Teen Sketchcrawl with SLICE and PASTL, Saturday, May 23, 1-3 p.m., Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis." Details in post text.
Board game-like graphic advertising "How to Apply to SLICE" event, June 6, 12-2 p.m. at RAC @ City Foundry, Suite 149. Apps open June 1–July 15.
An illustration with Mr. Slice, our mascot, next to a larger-than-life cocktail with a straw bending throughout the frame. There are drawing supplies and text that reads: "Drink & Draw May 28, 2026 7–9 p.m. Alamo Drafthouse STL Last Thursday of the month, April–September [SLICE logo]"
A yellow hand holding the different sponsorship tiers outlined in the caption as pizza boxes.
A pink hand holding the different sponsorship tiers outlined in the caption as pizza boxes.
An illustration of Mr. Slice, our mascot, holding a fountain pen on top of a huge moka pot spouting out ink and steam. Within the steam, there is texts that reads: "Sip & Scribe Saturday, May 30 12–1:30 p.m. High Low Listening Room 3301 Washington Ave. Coffee and composition in community! Hang out, write things, share your work." [SLICE logo] [Saint Louis Poetry Center logo]
Photo from SLICE 2025 of an attendee talking to an exhibitor about one of their books. Photo is framed with the "Give STL Day" logo.
A graphic with a black background with blue squiggles. The graphic reads: LGBTQIA+ TEEN SKETCHCRAWL with SLICE + PASTL. Saturday May 23, 1-3 p.m. Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis.
Plum-colored calendar graphic with SLICE's May events: May 2–3 - SLICE of CAKE with MILK, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. @ Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago, IL May 23 - *LIMITED SPOTS* LGBTQIA+ Teen Sketch Crawl with Proud Art STL, 1–3 p.m. @ The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis May 28 - Drink & Draw, 7–9 p.m. @ Alamo Drafthouse STL May 30 - Sip & Scribe, 12-1:30 p.m. @ High Low with the Saint Louis Poetry Center May 31 - Pride & Joy Market, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. @ Living Room Coffee & Kitchen
An illustration of Mr. Slice, our mascot, holding a fountain pen on top of a huge moka pot spouting out ink and steam. Within the steam, there is texts that reads: "Sip & Scribe Saturday, April 25 12–1:30 p.m. High Low, 2nd fl. conference room 3301 Washington Ave. Coffee and composition in community! Hang out, write things, share your work." [SLICE logo] [Saint Louis Poetry Center logo]
April 2026 calendar graphic with four events: LLC Clinic April 11, WashU Spectrum's Rainbow Market April 16, Sip & Scribe April 26, and Drink & Draw April 30. See details in post text.
Blue text graphic announcing "LLC Clinic with the VLAA - limited free spots! April 11, 2026, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., RAC @ City Foundry, 3745 Foundry Way, Suite 149. Whether you're thinking about forming a limited liability company or already have one, find out if this business structure really is for you. VLAA lawyers cover all the basics and offer one-on-one consultations after the lecture."
A werewolf Mr. Slice stands silhouetted against the night sky and flexes their claws at you. SLICE 2026 is on October 31, 2026, at The Sheldon. Applications open June 1. Drink & Draws and other events resume in April. AwooOOOOooo!
Black background with the "St. Louis A-List 2026" graphic at the top. Mr. Slice busts through the background like the Kool-Aid man and yells at you to vote SLICE for "Best Festival"!
Pink text graphic with SLICE logo motif and Mr. Slice enthusiastically chopping the air with an Xacto knife. Text reads "Summit 2026, Sunday, February 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m., SLPL Schlafly Library Branch Auditorium." See post text for details.
An attendee with a Webster DADAH tote bag shakes hands with a vendor.