Andrea Pearson (she/her)
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Andrea Pearson (she/her)
@saturn2169.bsky.social
Comics and Tea
I run Aquatic Panda Distro.
APD submissions are temp closed.
Submissions reopen Jan 2026.
Chicago, IL
www.aquaticpandadistro.com
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Lineup of my last few events of the year. Chicago and Kenosha, come on out and support local artists this Holiday season!
Lineup of my last few events of the year. Chicago and Kenosha, come on out and support local artists this Holiday season!
November 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Happy Halloween! Posting St.Silas: birth in celebration of the digital version of It Came From Hallowzine dropping on Gumroad.

Have a spooky night!

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November 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Join me this Saturday at Mead Public Library in Sheboygan, WI for Sheboy Zine Fest. Aquatic Panda Distro will be tabling and I will be leading a round table discussion about creating and fostering artist communities. It's gonna be a fun day!
October 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My heart is so full right now. Today was the book release party for It Came From Hallowzine. Chicago really shows up for their local artists. Thanks to all of the amazing artists who put their trust in me and stepped up with some amazing artwork for the book.
October 27, 2025 at 12:51 AM
All set up at SLICE (St Louis Indie Comics Expo) in St Louis at The Sheldon.
October 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Sneak peek at my piece for the upcoming Bodies on the Page 2. Zine release party along with a panel discussion featuring many of the artists is tomorrow October 18 1-4pm at the Bridgeport branch of the Chicago Public Library.
October 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
All set up at A2CAF in Ann Arbor. Swing by and pick up some spooky goodies!
October 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Debuting It Came From Hallowzine this Saturday at A2CAF!
October 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Updated Fall 2025 schedule! Swing by any of these shows and grab the new, It Came From Hallowzine comics anthology!
October 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
No Pants Ink, the 2025 sketchbook zine by Andrea Pearson is now available in our shop!

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October 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Working on some goodies for my spooky month events.
October 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
New No Pants zine debuting at MILK this weekend!
September 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Aquatic Panda Distro is hosting a book release party at Demo Brewing (1763 Berteau Ave) on Sunday, October 26th from 3pm-6pm. This event is free to attend and open to the public and family and dog friendly.
September 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Aquatic Panda Distro is Eggstatic to bring you Eggs, an art zine by Ari Ganahl. Eggs is a 16 page full color art zine of eggs. Covers printed in different colored cardstock to look like an egg carton.

Now in our shop.
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@arithetonberry.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Catch me tonight at the Color Room in Chicago to celebrate Busy Beaver's 30th anniversary. Aquatic Panda will be there selling some goodies, including some new stuff!
September 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Catch me at an upcoming show this Fall! More dates to be added soon.
September 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Aquatic Panda Distro is excited to carry "Where Can I Sing?" by CJ Wu. Where Can I Sing? is a collection of slice-of-life, autobiographical comics by CJ Wu. 24 black and white interior pages, self-published in May 2025. Go follow CJ on Insta @cjmakescomics

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August 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Kickstarter is over and It Came From Hallowzine was 111% funded! Thank you to everyone who backed and donated! Special thanks to all of the amazing artists who contributed! There is so much amazing art in this book. I am so excited to be able to bring it to life and for everyone to see it!
August 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Reposted by Andrea Pearson (she/her)
I just backed @saturn2169.bsky.social's It Came From Hallowzine! on @kickstarter.com. Just 2 hours left! www.kickstarter.com/projects/rev...
It Came From Hallowzine!
A Horror Comics Anthology
www.kickstarter.com
August 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
August 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Only 48 hours left to back It Came From Hallowzine!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/rev...
August 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Only 4 days left to back the Kickstarter for It Came From Hallowzine, a horror comic anthology featuring over 30 Chicago area cartoonists!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/rev...
August 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
One week left to back the Kickstarter for It Came From Hallowzine!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/rev...
August 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Reposted by Andrea Pearson (she/her)
We're so close to meeting our goal! Help this kickstarter from @saturn2169.bsky.social
$5 gets you a digital copy, $15 gets you that plus a physical copy!
Support if you like spooky stories & indie artists! (Like me 🙂)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/rev...
#Hallowzine2025
#ItCameFromHallowzine
August 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Reposted by Andrea Pearson (she/her)
Super excited to have Aquatic Panda Distro carry my comic!

Grab yourself a limited handmade copy of Shower Thoughts and more neato zines: www.aquaticpandadistro.com/zines-shop
August 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM