Comic Books and Graphic Novels: Minicomics

So what are minicomics?

For this collection, we define minicomics as any hand-made and independently-published comics. Minicomics, like zines, are one of the original democratic publishing formats, allowing creators to easily and inexpensively make, reproduce, and distribute their work. They differ from zines in that their content is primarily graphic narrative and cartooning, rather than writing.

Don't let the name fool you, though- minicomics come in all sizes and formats, from postage stamp-sized accordion-folded booklets to miniature scrolls to full newspapers. Materials can also vary from simple photocopied pages to booklets with silkscreened covers, sometimes housed in unusual boxes or containers.

Do you want to make your own minicomic? Here are some resources to help you get started!

Some comic/cartooning expositions and conventions specifically aim to support small-press and independent artists and cartoonists. These are only a handful, but among the larger and more established of the list.