A cartoon shows a tired-looking woman sitting on the ground with her legs stretched out in front of her. She wears a yellow shirt, purple pants, and sneakers. She looks off to the side with a weary expression. One speech bubble reads, “I want to be excited for the holidays but…” and another finishing her thought says, “I’d be happier with a trashy book and no responsibilities.” The scene is simple with a pale gradient background, emphasizing her exhaustion and mood.

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Holiday Spirit
Posted on November 19, 2025 by Scott

Trying to go digital

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Scott
So I finally upgraded my android tablet and bought a much better stylus. I’m making a stab at doing some more digital art and I think the stylus is the trick for me. I never got the hang of the Wacom drawing pad where you look at the screen but draw on the pad. I’m going to do a few “paint over” style posts where I find an old sketch load it on the tablet and draw over the top of it. Here’s one from a drawing I did in the 80’s.Read More

MSP SpringCon 2020 Cancelled

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Scott
Some few of you know how much I love Springcon. Unfortunately it was cancelled this year and we will need to find a different Con to hang out at.
From the press release:
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To all of our friends and supporters,
With concern for the safety and health of all our participating and attending fans, we are canceling MSP SpringCon 2020.
We strive to host the best family-friendly and safe comic book shows for our friends and fellow comic fans. After carefully considering the implications of the Coronavirus outbreak and the time it will take us to get through it, as well as the possible impact that a premature public gathering could have on our healthcare system and the health of our creator, dealer, exhibitor, and attendee families, we feel that it is best for all considered to exercise caution given the current situation. All ticket pre-sales and vendor payments will be refunded or returned in full over the next week.
Once the existing ban on social gatherings is over, we will begin planning our fall event, and look forward to seeing all of you in October for MSP FallCon 2020!
We wish all of our SpringCon family safety and good health.
Sincerely,
The Midwest Comic Book Fans.
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MSP Spring Con 2019

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Scott

Spring is finally here and that meansMSP SpringCon 2019is right around the corner.
Come join theMidwest Comic Book Associationas we bring you hundreds of creators, dealers and exhibitors both local and from all over the U.S. to help us celebrate Comics in all of their many forms.

LOCATION – MN State Fairgrounds In The Grandstand 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55108

Hours:Saturday, May 18 10am – 6pmSunday, May 19 10am – 5pm
Admission:at the door for $15(save $1 at the door with non-perishable food donation)
Or
Get your advance tickets for $14.Advance ticket sales close at 11:59pm Wednesday, May 15

That’s right! The MCBA is returning to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand. The spacious, historical Grandstand provides enough room for all of the extreme comic book action to take place under one roof, in one giant room!