The Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase returns for its fourth straight year and with a couple of dynamic changes. The first is that it will now be located inside of Industry City and the second is that it will span two full days. This will be the place to explore a wealth of independent artists and their works along with comic and book releases that you will enjoy learning more about. This incredible experience is also free for all so don’t miss it.
The Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase returns for its fourth straight year and with a couple of dynamic changes. The first is that it will now be located inside of Industry City and the second is that it will span two full days. This will be the place to explore a wealth of independent artists and their works along with comic and book releases that you will enjoy learning more about. This incredible experience is also free for all so don’t miss it.
The Press Release:
In response to overwhelming demand, Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase (BICS) will be expanding to two days for its upcoming fourth year. The event will take place on April 26 and 27, 2025, and span two indoor floors and an outdoor courtyard within Industry City.
“Due to BICS’ dramatic growth and community response, we’re happy to announce that it will become a two-day event next year,” said Aynsley Leonardis, BICS Event Director.
Started in 2022, BICS was established by St. Mark’s Comics® as a space for local, independent artists to showcase their talents and wares. The legendary comic book and collectibles shop has long been an advocate for supporting the comics industry and the neighborhoods in which it resides. After 36 years in Manhattan’s East Village, St. Mark’s Comics opened its doors in Brooklyn three years ago. With the new location came a renewed passion to provide a platform for local artists.
Continue reading Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase Grows to Two-Day Event in 2025
The Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase took over the courtyard in Industry City yesterday and in the interest of time and my own typing, it will be referred to as BICS for the rest of this summary. So according to my research, BICS was an idea from the mind of Mitch Cutler who has run the famed St. Mark’s Comics for over thirty years. Though no longer a shop on St. Mark’s Place, the legendary comic book store is now inside Industry City. This event made its debut in 2022 and brings together a wealth of independent creators in one convenient location. It would be located in one of the courtyards available in this shopping and event space and I was excited to explore and learn more about it. Traditionally speaking, I’m not really the biggest Independent Comics fan but I did go to the MoCCA Art Fest last month and got a little better idea about it all. Let’s begin exploring shall we? Narration will come and go in this photo presentation.
Now before I get too deep into this I should point out that I was not attending this event as a member of the approved media. Since this is a free event I didn’t bother looking into any kind of press badge and I didn’t notice any additional happenings going on other that artists tabling. So as you’ve seen above, my first contact was artist Chuck Kaslow and I enjoyed chatting with him quite a bit.
Continue reading Scenes From Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase 2024 @ Industry City
The Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase is a small press event designed to highlight the vast array of talented, and perhaps underrepresented, creators in the NY metro area. The event will take place in the exterior courtyard right next to St. Mark’s Comics.