No, not outer space– SPACE, as in the Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo, that dandy convention put on annually in Columbus, Ohio by Bob Corby and a cast of dedicated workers. Bob outdid himself this year, coming up with a date and a venue at the last moment and still giving us a great weekend.
One of my goals this year was to take some good photographs of the great cartoonists who give us those small press comics we know and love. Right here in my phone I found this shot of my friend and mentor Matt Feazell, creator of the Amazing Cynicalman and absolute master of the stick figure.
Twenty five years ago this month, in July of 1988, Matt showed me the first minicomics I ever saw, and taught me how to make them. As you see, we are both still at it.
Thank you, Matt.
a cartoonist in Kekionga 
Bravo to both you oldtimers!
I can tell you that I feel older the day after a con than I did 25 years ago, that’s for sure.
I regret not going to SPACE this year (Or last year and the year before) and soaking up all of that small press goodness. Hope you had a wonderful time, Pam!
You were missed– you should start going again. It’s such a fun show. And yes, I had a great time, thanks.
Thank you! A rare good photo of me where I not making a face.