Comics... The Stumptown Way!

Portland has always been a hotbed of creative
talent—from fashion, to music, to literature—so it’s no
surprise that we’re also home to scads of the country’s best graphic
artists. And nothing showcases the Portland comics scene—and that
of the rest of the country—better than the Stumptown Comics Fest:
A two-day extravaganza of smart art, workshops, exhibits, and panels,
all devoted to the best in alternative comics.

Whether you’re interested in hearing some of the nation’s most
talented comic artists speak, or picking up the newest work from
emerging cartoonists, you’re sure to find something new and
challenging. There will be panels on politically active cartooning with
Ted Rall, Matt Bors and more, as well as “spotlight” conversations with
such indie world luminaries as Peter Bagge (Hate), editorial
illustrator Carol Lay, and longtime Portland staple Sarah Oleksyk.

It’s the fourth year for the fest, which keeps getting
bigger—and not only is it centrally located at the Lloyd Center
Doubletree Hotel (1000 NE Multnomah), daily admission is only $5! Check
it out this Saturday and Sunday (Sept 29-30, 10 am–6 pm), and to
whet your appetite, the Mercury is pleased to showcase a few of
the comic artists gracing this year’s fest, including Shaenon Garrity,
Mike Allred, Ted Rall, Sarah Oleksyk, Peter Bagge, and Carol Lay. Don’t
miss the Stumptown Comics Fest: It’s a new way of looking at the world
around you.

Check out stumptowncomics.com

P.S. If you click the images below, you’ll be able to see them better.

CAROL LAY
waylay.com