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Comic Arts -San Antonio (C.A.S.A.) is a public comic convention promoting the appreciation of comic books, graphic novels, and sequential arts.
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Make comics. Actually make them and FINISH them and MOVE ON and make another one and another. Start small. Make a one panel comic. Make a one page comic. Make a two or three page comic. Make a five page comic. Now you've really learned something! Keep going.

Readers, our catalog and newsletters are FREE to sign up and receive! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Reminder to creators you have until March 12th to submit. This is the cutoff to have your book showcased

Had to pick up this Sam Wilson Captain America shirt from the @sanfordgreene.bsky.social and Walmart collab. Check your Walmart for shirts, caps, water bottles and more with Sanford’s art.

Tomorrow's the day! Luke Cage makes his Ultimate debut in The Ultimates #9!! Get your copy and meet the artist, Chris Allen. See you there!

We are proud to announce THE LANTERN, a passion project built for indie comic creators and readers alike. It’s an interactive digital catalog designed to connect fans with incredible comics and creators showcased directly to you. The Lantern Catalog will be distributed via newsletter every quarter.

Hi. This is a lot. People are hurting. I donate, make calls, educate my kids, and try to live in compassion for all, but this is painful. Hi you. You are hurting too. Maybe for different reasons than I am. I hope you feel seen and heard. I hope you know your infinite worth. You are love.

San Antonio comic fans! Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, February 5th, Big Alpaca Comics welcomes Marvel artist Chris Allen for a special in-store signing event! 📅 Event Details: 🕘 Time: 9 AM – 12 PM 📖 Featured Book: The Ultimates #9 (releasing the same day!)

What comics, trades or graphic novels are currently on your to be read list?

It took about 13 months, but I finally finished volume 1 of the Amazing, Spectacular, Web, Sensational and Spider-Man titles! Now on to Amazing volume 2 and maybe Webspinners.

Wishing a very happy birthday to the great Sal Buscema! Working with Sal on Spider-Man remains one of the major highlights of my career. He can draw everything from big action to quiet human moments and weave it all together with grace and power. A wonderful collaborator and a truly good guy.

Random graphic novel, trade paperback or comic related book from my collection. WEST, NOT SOUTH HC A full color crime-comedy story about a mouse and his associates doing bad, bad things. It's Bojack Horseman meets the Coen Brothers. Writer & Artist: @nicorodriguez.bsky.social

This is a great piece that digs into the potential impact on comics/graphic novels if Trump's proposed international tariffs are implemented. Spoiler: it's not good for anyone.

Join us at BiblioTech West, this Saturday January 18! C.A.S.A is thrilled to welcome, Kazu Kibuishi, the writer and artist of the New York Times Bestselling Amulet graphic novel series, published by Scholastic Graphix. Be sure to join us on Saturday and bring your books to be signed!

If you’re an artist with carpal tunnel, arthritis, or repetitive strain injuries in your hands, here’s what helped me: 🖊️ Draw w gel-style pens or turn up pressure sensitivity on stylus so you don’t have to press as hard 🖊️ Use voice-to-text as much as possible on 📱 🖊️ TAKE BREAKS 🖊️ Yoga for wrists!

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You can have 1 item from any comic. What is it?

New Comic Book Day! 2/2 Magik #1 Napalm Lullaby #8 Spectrum #2

New Comic Book Day! What are you picking up this week? Absolute Batman #4 Amazing Spider-Man #65 Green Hornet/Ms. Fury #1 (Francavilla cover) 1/2

Sharing some of the original art pages and convention sketches from my collection. From, Herc #8, art by June Brigman.

Random graphic novel, trade paperback or comic related book from my collection. MY STUPID LIFE Writer & Artist: Mitch Clem

Huge shout out to @bigalpaca.bsky.social for hosting us, and our guest Evan Narcisse, for the Sam Wilson: Captain America #1 signing.

Thank you to everyone who came out today to welcome @evnarc.bsky.social, writer of the new Sam Wilson: Captain America! We had a great time celebrating Big Alpaca’s One Year Anniversary!

Today’s the day! Meet the writer of the new Sam Wilson: Captain America comic series, @evnarc.bsky.social!

Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man was released on this day in 1976. What do you think is the best company crossover?