Queer comics have never been more vibrant — and neither have the spaces built to celebrate them. From conventions that feel like family reunions to the publishers and shops keeping queer stories on shelves, there's a whole community out there waiting for you. Here's our field guide to the conventions, publishers, and shops where LGBTQ+ comics — and the people who love them — come together! Chapter 1: Conventions & Festivals. Flame Con – New York City, August Flame Con is legendary as the...

Comic book conventions are pure magic. Here, a young collector purchases their first book, and will remember it forever. A seasoned one, after years of searching, finds their holy grail. Every which way you can look, collectors, artists, and hobbyists from around the world exchange stories and wisdom with one another. So among all the joy, we want to make sure you have the resources to get comics home from a convention… safely! In all the hectic excitement, comics can heartbreakingly be lost,...

Congrats! You're here because you have a comic collection you care about. Now you want the stories to be protected and enjoyed for years to come… The comic community is full of lovely people and their wisdom, but there are so few resources for new readers! In just a skim of our blog, you'll have a sense of what you need to protect your comic books and keep them in great condition. First of all, comic protection isn't at all about setting your collection in a dark corner and avoiding contact....