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SNAP! was excellent. The weekend was excellent. And well, everything is excellent right now.

Dan and Katie Merrit could not have been better hosts. They are the organizers of SNAP! and they also operate the infamous comic store in Dearborn, Michigan known as Green Brain Comics. They held a pre-party in the shop the night before the show and I feel pretty confident in saying it is the most impressive comic shop I have phyisically browsed. It's large, at least 50% indy books, and they even have a lounge for readers to hang out in.

The show itself was dually notable. Admittedly, I had low expectations for this first year show, but Dan and Katie must have done an excellent job promoting it. The turnout was solid. I suppose it helps that they are known names on the indie comic circuit. Nonetheless, it was lots of fun, I did quite well, and without question will be returning next year.

Before the pre-party Friday night, we drove out to Lansing to see theextra's gallery show. There is one I want to buy, but I don't think she'll give it up.



jou and theextra and the painting I want.


I think I'm trying to look mysterious.


Jo. Pssht. She thinks she hot shit.


This is a terrible photo. My bad. Tables from left to right:
- Jo and the distant left.
- Then, my table obviously.
- Then, Bob Corby caught off guard - best known for being the organizer of SPACE - it was rather fun talking with him.
- And finally Paul Sizer on the far right table - he's currently promoting Moped Army.