SNCC '25 Virtual Expo
SNCC 25 Virtual Expo — Your Indie Comics Weekend Online
Event Overview
Dates: November 28–30, 2025 (Black Friday weekend)
Daily Time: 12:00–8:00 PM ET (11:00 AM–7:00 PM CT)
Where: Streaming on SeerNovaComics.com with live chat + replay access
Who it’s for: Comic creators, indie publishers, retailers/local comic shops, and fans.
What to expect (3 days): expert panels, Artist Alley spotlights, the Crowdfunding Corner, new-project showcases, behind-the-scenes production and printing sessions, and community trivia with giveaways.
Quick links
[Register Free] – get your access link + replay library
[Apply for Artist Alley] – creators & small presses
[Submit to Crowdfunding Corner] – live campaign or pre-launch
[Sponsor SNCC 25] – media kit + options
[Retailer Interest Form] – for comic shops & buyers
Attendee Information (Creators • Publishers • Fans)
How to Attend
After you register, you’ll receive a personal access link by email. One click gets you into the stream and live chat from any modern browser (desktop or mobile).
Miss a session? Replays drop into your access page within 24 hours.
Panels & Programming
Creator How-Tos: writing, worldbuilding, art pipelines, lettering, coloring, scheduling, budgeting, and pricing your book.
Publishing & Pitching: submissions, catalog building, contracts 101, and portfolio feedback moments.
Crowdfunding Corner: rapid-fire showcases of live Kickstarters/Backerkit launches & pre-launch pages with short creator Q&A. Want in? [Submit here].
New Project Spotlights: first looks at upcoming issues, trades, and anthologies.
Career Clinics: brief, constructive portfolio/table read sessions (limited slots).
Artist Alley (Virtual)
Creator Booth Directory: browse by genre (superhero, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, crime, mystery, adventure).
“Meet the Creator” windows: timed mini-interviews + live shop links.
Buy Direct: instant links to print/digital stores, retailer packs, and campaign pages.
Accessibility & Tech
Live captions on main sessions; transcripts added to replays.
Mobile-friendly stream; best on Chrome, Safari, or Edge with Wi-Fi or 5G.
Support team on standby during show hours via the chat “Help” tab.
Sponsor Showcase (Current Partners)
We’re grateful to the partners who help power SNCC 25 and the indie scene. They receive on-stream visibility, clickable CTAs on our schedule pages, and inclusion in our show recap.
Featured Partners
Comix Wellspring (Printing Partner) — Short-run to high-volume comic printing, variants, and foils. Look for their Print Lab session in our Behind-the-Scenes track.
Metal Ninja Studios (Production Partner) — Script-to-ship comic production support: editorial, art direction, and campaign prep.
(Past supporters of SNCC include brands like Sticker Mule and Blick Art Materials. If your company serves creators, readers, or retailers, we’d love to feature you this year.)
Want your brand here? [Sponsor SNCC 25]
Sponsorship Opportunities (Brands & Comic Shops)
SNCC 25 is the 6th annual all-virtual expo dedicated to indie comics discovery and creator education—3 days × 8 hours of high-intent audiences. Sponsors get meaningful brand placement, live engagement, and post-show lift via replays and recap content.
Why Sponsor
Focused reach: creators, publishers, fans, and retail buyers exploring new indie lines.
Multi-touch visibility: pre-event email callouts, in-show slates & mentions, pinned CTAs, and recap features.
Lead capture options: gated resources, opt-in giveaways, polls, and booth microsites.
Packages (highlights)
Presenting Sponsor — Naming rights on hero areas, select live reads, premium logo lockups, and priority lead-gen block.
Crowdfunding Corner Partner — Segment ownership with pre-roll, slate branding, and a pinned “Claim Offer” CTA.
Artist Alley Partner — Logo on the Alley hub & creator cards; giveaway integration to drive booth visits.
Education Track Sponsor — Branded intros on “How-To / Production” sessions + resource download opt-in.
Giveaway/Trivia Sponsor — On-air prize reads, pinned link, and social shoutouts during daily trivia.
Local Comic Shops / Retailers
Retailer Partner Program: early look PDFs, retailer-only roundtable, “Shop Spotlight” segment, and retailer bundles from featured creators.
Order Interest Tools: one-click forms routed to publishers/creators for follow-up.
Retailer Badge (free) unlocks the private buyer session. [Retailer Interest Form]
Get the sponsor kit & rate card: [Sponsor SNCC 25]
Behind-the-Scenes: Production, Printing & Fulfillment
Pull back the curtain with practical, show-your-work sessions:
From Script to Print: breaking down a real issue’s pipeline—thumbs, inks, colors, lettering, pre-press.
Print Lab with Comix Wellspring: paper stocks, variant treatments (foil, spot UV, metal), and cost-savvy print planning.
Crowdfunding Mechanics: pre-launch pages, add-ons, shipping math, and post-campaign fulfillment tips.
Budgeting & Scheduling: scoping pages, paying your team, hitting dates without burnout.
Shipping & Packaging: damage-proof mailers, international options, and inventory flow.
Each session includes downloadable checklists, links to tools used, and a short Q&A.
Community & Engagement
SNCC is about connection as much as content.
Live Chat & AMA Moments: ask panelists questions in real time.
Daily Trivia & Giveaways: quick quizzes between sessions—win shop credit, prints, and indie bundles.
Crowd Recs: share your favorite indie picks; we’ll feature community recommendations during wrap-ups.
#SNCC25: tag your watch party, hauls, and WIP art to get featured in the recap.
Code of Conduct: Be kind, share the mic, credit artists, and keep the space welcoming for all.
Join us: [Register Free] • [Apply for Artist Alley] • [Submit to Crowdfunding Corner] • [Sponsor SNCC 25] • [Retailer Interest Form]
Fine Print & FAQs (short)
Cost: Free to attend. Some portfolio/clinic slots are limited.
Replays: Available to all registrants for a limited time after the event.
Time zone: All times listed in ET with CT noted in the schedule blocks.
Accessibility: Live captions on main rooms; transcripts for replays.
If you need assistance or accommodations, reply to your registration email—we’ve got you.
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