STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo
@stapleexpo.bsky.social
2 for 1 tix through 3/15! https://linktr.ee/stapleexpo
The premiere event in the Southwest for independently created comics, zines, art, crafts, games and more, with over 100 exhibiting artists, hours of panels, programming, and on & off-site events!
The premiere event in the Southwest for independently created comics, zines, art, crafts, games and more, with over 100 exhibiting artists, hours of panels, programming, and on & off-site events!
Lone Star Zine Fest Haul!
October 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Lone Star Zine Fest Haul!
Haul from Pflugerville Library Con! A great time!
September 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Haul from Pflugerville Library Con! A great time!
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here at the Accessible Gaming talk! thanks @stapleexpo.bsky.social 👾
September 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
here at the Accessible Gaming talk! thanks @stapleexpo.bsky.social 👾
This Saturday, 9/27, 10am-6pm!
Come say "HI!" to Uncle Staple at Pflugerville Librarycon! Free to attend!
Got some fresh bookmarks and stickers to hand out. To you. Also for free.
Will you be there?
Come say "HI!" to Uncle Staple at Pflugerville Librarycon! Free to attend!
Got some fresh bookmarks and stickers to hand out. To you. Also for free.
Will you be there?
September 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
This Saturday, 9/27, 10am-6pm!
Come say "HI!" to Uncle Staple at Pflugerville Librarycon! Free to attend!
Got some fresh bookmarks and stickers to hand out. To you. Also for free.
Will you be there?
Come say "HI!" to Uncle Staple at Pflugerville Librarycon! Free to attend!
Got some fresh bookmarks and stickers to hand out. To you. Also for free.
Will you be there?
August 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Jason Poland @mydadisdracula.bsky.social, Kennon James @kennon9.bsky.social, Anton W. Blake @antonwblake.bsky.social & T. Shirley @moiddoesart.com discuss their interdisciplinary approach to creating works in the fantastic realms of both comics and TTRPGs! On YouTube now!
Comics Meets TTRPG! Panel at STAPLE! 2025
YouTube video by Uncle Staple
youtu.be
July 15, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Jason Poland @mydadisdracula.bsky.social, Kennon James @kennon9.bsky.social, Anton W. Blake @antonwblake.bsky.social & T. Shirley @moiddoesart.com discuss their interdisciplinary approach to creating works in the fantastic realms of both comics and TTRPGs! On YouTube now!
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Ron was such a nice guy when we met him at this years @stapleexpo.bsky.social.
Please share and donate a few dollars, if you’re able.
Please share and donate a few dollars, if you’re able.
Our fellow comics creator, Ron Regé, Jr., had a bad accident, and he could sure use your help! Please donate whatever you can.
#Altcomics #RonRegéJr
gofund.me/8c21d6a3
#Altcomics #RonRegéJr
gofund.me/8c21d6a3
Donate to Help Ron Regé Jr recover from serious injury, organized by Ron Regé Jr
On May 30, I accidentally knocked over a large, heavy mirror in my apartment.… Ron Regé Jr needs your support for Help Ron Regé Jr recover from serious injury
gofund.me
June 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Ron was such a nice guy when we met him at this years @stapleexpo.bsky.social.
Please share and donate a few dollars, if you’re able.
Please share and donate a few dollars, if you’re able.
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Kept forgetting to post this cool Cerebus I got from Ty Peterson at this year's @stapleexpo.bsky.social !! This is my favorite comic boy to ask for art of, every new interpretation of him delights me.
Go check out Ty's work, it's killer! www.instagram.com/typeterson8/
Go check out Ty's work, it's killer! www.instagram.com/typeterson8/
June 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Kept forgetting to post this cool Cerebus I got from Ty Peterson at this year's @stapleexpo.bsky.social !! This is my favorite comic boy to ask for art of, every new interpretation of him delights me.
Go check out Ty's work, it's killer! www.instagram.com/typeterson8/
Go check out Ty's work, it's killer! www.instagram.com/typeterson8/
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Designs for the cover of mini sketchbooks I sold at @stapleexpo.bsky.social this last April :)
I have ones that are 100% original art, but I wanted prints covers too so I had a lower price point than original art allows.
Because you know.
The economy 😞
#art
#fairyart
#magicart
I have ones that are 100% original art, but I wanted prints covers too so I had a lower price point than original art allows.
Because you know.
The economy 😞
#art
#fairyart
#magicart
June 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Designs for the cover of mini sketchbooks I sold at @stapleexpo.bsky.social this last April :)
I have ones that are 100% original art, but I wanted prints covers too so I had a lower price point than original art allows.
Because you know.
The economy 😞
#art
#fairyart
#magicart
I have ones that are 100% original art, but I wanted prints covers too so I had a lower price point than original art allows.
Because you know.
The economy 😞
#art
#fairyart
#magicart
Brian Blomerth – My Work So Far: Join acclaimed illustrator and cartoonist Brian Blomerth for a career spanning “survey of all the awful ideas and bad comics I did - and how I (hopefully) have improved over the years.” Moderated by Dale Wallain.
Brian appears courtesy of @austinbooks.bsky.social!
Brian appears courtesy of @austinbooks.bsky.social!
STAPLE! 2025 Brian Blomerth: My Work So Far
YouTube video by Uncle Staple
youtu.be
June 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Brian Blomerth – My Work So Far: Join acclaimed illustrator and cartoonist Brian Blomerth for a career spanning “survey of all the awful ideas and bad comics I did - and how I (hopefully) have improved over the years.” Moderated by Dale Wallain.
Brian appears courtesy of @austinbooks.bsky.social!
Brian appears courtesy of @austinbooks.bsky.social!
Just want to take a moment to appreciate the awesome STAPLE! staff & volunteers. You keep everything running smooth and we wouldn't do it without you!
June 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Just want to take a moment to appreciate the awesome STAPLE! staff & volunteers. You keep everything running smooth and we wouldn't do it without you!
STAPLE! 2025 Panel: Latinidad Comics! Kevin Garcia speaks with creators Nico Rodriguez, Danny Flores, Miguel “Myers” Villa, Laura M Cañas, and Kat Fajardo!
youtu.be/5I1JJGIRvE8?...
youtu.be/5I1JJGIRvE8?...
Latinidad Comics
YouTube video by Uncle Staple
youtu.be
May 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
STAPLE! 2025 Panel: Latinidad Comics! Kevin Garcia speaks with creators Nico Rodriguez, Danny Flores, Miguel “Myers” Villa, Laura M Cañas, and Kat Fajardo!
youtu.be/5I1JJGIRvE8?...
youtu.be/5I1JJGIRvE8?...
Last haul pic!
Brian Blometh, @doomdazed.bsky.social @mydadisdracula.bsky.social @nicorodriguez.bsky.social @bryankellydraws.bsky.social Dori Talifero, bsky.app/profile/almo... Visaje Art Dispensary, @queenofpuns.bsky.social, @regularcandy.bsky.social/@carefulkittybooks.bsky.social, & Ghost Hause!
Brian Blometh, @doomdazed.bsky.social @mydadisdracula.bsky.social @nicorodriguez.bsky.social @bryankellydraws.bsky.social Dori Talifero, bsky.app/profile/almo... Visaje Art Dispensary, @queenofpuns.bsky.social, @regularcandy.bsky.social/@carefulkittybooks.bsky.social, & Ghost Hause!
May 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Last haul pic!
Brian Blometh, @doomdazed.bsky.social @mydadisdracula.bsky.social @nicorodriguez.bsky.social @bryankellydraws.bsky.social Dori Talifero, bsky.app/profile/almo... Visaje Art Dispensary, @queenofpuns.bsky.social, @regularcandy.bsky.social/@carefulkittybooks.bsky.social, & Ghost Hause!
Brian Blometh, @doomdazed.bsky.social @mydadisdracula.bsky.social @nicorodriguez.bsky.social @bryankellydraws.bsky.social Dori Talifero, bsky.app/profile/almo... Visaje Art Dispensary, @queenofpuns.bsky.social, @regularcandy.bsky.social/@carefulkittybooks.bsky.social, & Ghost Hause!
Now on YouTube! Character Design tutorial with Ro Higashi! @rohigashi.bsky.social!
youtu.be/iDmnCKtmyz8?...
youtu.be/iDmnCKtmyz8?...
Character Design with Ro Higashi
YouTube video by Uncle Staple
youtu.be
May 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Now on YouTube! Character Design tutorial with Ro Higashi! @rohigashi.bsky.social!
youtu.be/iDmnCKtmyz8?...
youtu.be/iDmnCKtmyz8?...
I've never seen these two at the same time. What's the deal @zbill.itch.io?
May 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I've never seen these two at the same time. What's the deal @zbill.itch.io?
More Haul!
johnbugmedia, @marlenadutch.bsky.social @lastplacecomics.bsky.social @upandoutcomic.bsky.social @antonwblake.bsky.social @thejoehohman.bsky.social @rawsheezy.bsky.social Z. Bill Taylor, @rohigashi.bsky.social @natesouthard.bsky.social !!!
johnbugmedia, @marlenadutch.bsky.social @lastplacecomics.bsky.social @upandoutcomic.bsky.social @antonwblake.bsky.social @thejoehohman.bsky.social @rawsheezy.bsky.social Z. Bill Taylor, @rohigashi.bsky.social @natesouthard.bsky.social !!!
May 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
More Haul!
johnbugmedia, @marlenadutch.bsky.social @lastplacecomics.bsky.social @upandoutcomic.bsky.social @antonwblake.bsky.social @thejoehohman.bsky.social @rawsheezy.bsky.social Z. Bill Taylor, @rohigashi.bsky.social @natesouthard.bsky.social !!!
johnbugmedia, @marlenadutch.bsky.social @lastplacecomics.bsky.social @upandoutcomic.bsky.social @antonwblake.bsky.social @thejoehohman.bsky.social @rawsheezy.bsky.social Z. Bill Taylor, @rohigashi.bsky.social @natesouthard.bsky.social !!!
Watch this STAPLE! 2025 Panel with @upandoutcomic.bsky.social @mydadisdracula.bsky.social @madrupert.bsky.social @lastplacecomics.bsky.social & @kevingarcia.bsky.social
youtu.be/hOsqXj_YDug?...
youtu.be/hOsqXj_YDug?...
Making a Webcomic: Start to Finish
YouTube video by Uncle Staple
youtu.be
May 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Watch this STAPLE! 2025 Panel with @upandoutcomic.bsky.social @mydadisdracula.bsky.social @madrupert.bsky.social @lastplacecomics.bsky.social & @kevingarcia.bsky.social
youtu.be/hOsqXj_YDug?...
youtu.be/hOsqXj_YDug?...
Photographer and delightful elf Amy Images (last slide) just sent over 300 pics from STAPLE! 2025. A lot to get through but thought I'd start out with some action shots of Bumperactive printing up hot tees at the show.
#stapleexpo #staple2025 #staplegator #teeshirt #comics #zines #screenprinting
#stapleexpo #staple2025 #staplegator #teeshirt #comics #zines #screenprinting
May 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Photographer and delightful elf Amy Images (last slide) just sent over 300 pics from STAPLE! 2025. A lot to get through but thought I'd start out with some action shots of Bumperactive printing up hot tees at the show.
#stapleexpo #staple2025 #staplegator #teeshirt #comics #zines #screenprinting
#stapleexpo #staple2025 #staplegator #teeshirt #comics #zines #screenprinting
Now available on YouTube!
A Presentation by Michelle Habecker of the Texas Film Commission at STAPLE! 2025!
Learn about programs and resources available for making Video Game, Animation, Visual Effects, Extended Reality, Film, Television and Commercial projects.
youtu.be/hm7i1AiM8WA?...
A Presentation by Michelle Habecker of the Texas Film Commission at STAPLE! 2025!
Learn about programs and resources available for making Video Game, Animation, Visual Effects, Extended Reality, Film, Television and Commercial projects.
youtu.be/hm7i1AiM8WA?...
Texas Film Commission (TFC) Overview of Programs and Resources
YouTube video by Uncle Staple
youtu.be
May 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Now available on YouTube!
A Presentation by Michelle Habecker of the Texas Film Commission at STAPLE! 2025!
Learn about programs and resources available for making Video Game, Animation, Visual Effects, Extended Reality, Film, Television and Commercial projects.
youtu.be/hm7i1AiM8WA?...
A Presentation by Michelle Habecker of the Texas Film Commission at STAPLE! 2025!
Learn about programs and resources available for making Video Game, Animation, Visual Effects, Extended Reality, Film, Television and Commercial projects.
youtu.be/hm7i1AiM8WA?...
In this Uncle Staple Haul Pic: A whole mess o' 'gators! The STAPLE! kind!
By:
@nicorodriguez.bsky.social @burndrawsss.bsky.social @unusualjuggernaut.bsky.social @abelspaper.bsky.social @artpaleric.bsky.social @emokitsunedesigns.bsky.social & Ro Higashi!
By:
@nicorodriguez.bsky.social @burndrawsss.bsky.social @unusualjuggernaut.bsky.social @abelspaper.bsky.social @artpaleric.bsky.social @emokitsunedesigns.bsky.social & Ro Higashi!
April 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
In this Uncle Staple Haul Pic: A whole mess o' 'gators! The STAPLE! kind!
By:
@nicorodriguez.bsky.social @burndrawsss.bsky.social @unusualjuggernaut.bsky.social @abelspaper.bsky.social @artpaleric.bsky.social @emokitsunedesigns.bsky.social & Ro Higashi!
By:
@nicorodriguez.bsky.social @burndrawsss.bsky.social @unusualjuggernaut.bsky.social @abelspaper.bsky.social @artpaleric.bsky.social @emokitsunedesigns.bsky.social & Ro Higashi!
Uncle Staple Haul pic #2!
Received a bag full of awesome comics and swag from Andrea & Rodney Chinelliot of Pencil Face Comics, along with a very kind note.
Thanks so much pencilfacellc.com !!!
Received a bag full of awesome comics and swag from Andrea & Rodney Chinelliot of Pencil Face Comics, along with a very kind note.
Thanks so much pencilfacellc.com !!!
April 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Uncle Staple Haul pic #2!
Received a bag full of awesome comics and swag from Andrea & Rodney Chinelliot of Pencil Face Comics, along with a very kind note.
Thanks so much pencilfacellc.com !!!
Received a bag full of awesome comics and swag from Andrea & Rodney Chinelliot of Pencil Face Comics, along with a very kind note.
Thanks so much pencilfacellc.com !!!
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A week later still feeling exhilarated by @stapleexpo.bsky.social
But reality is hard hitting.
I draw a little sketch to remind me I have two precious reasons to keep standing tall (though I sketched 3 for compositional reasons).
But reality is hard hitting.
I draw a little sketch to remind me I have two precious reasons to keep standing tall (though I sketched 3 for compositional reasons).
April 19, 2025 at 4:17 AM
A week later still feeling exhilarated by @stapleexpo.bsky.social
But reality is hard hitting.
I draw a little sketch to remind me I have two precious reasons to keep standing tall (though I sketched 3 for compositional reasons).
But reality is hard hitting.
I draw a little sketch to remind me I have two precious reasons to keep standing tall (though I sketched 3 for compositional reasons).
Uncle Staple Haul Pic #1.
zbill.itch.io gifted me the original art of the poster he drew for very first STAPLE!, seen here next to the print of same.
zbill.itch.io gifted me the original art of the poster he drew for very first STAPLE!, seen here next to the print of same.
April 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Uncle Staple Haul Pic #1.
zbill.itch.io gifted me the original art of the poster he drew for very first STAPLE!, seen here next to the print of same.
zbill.itch.io gifted me the original art of the poster he drew for very first STAPLE!, seen here next to the print of same.