The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) runs October 3-25 and was established to create a showcase space for artists and writers in the greater-Boston area working in the field of comics. The event is produced by the Boston Comic Arts Foundation and hosted by Lesley University College of Art and Design. This year, it's entirely virtual and offers up fantastic events for you to view from the comfort of your home. Find the full schedule and RSVP to join the crowdcast here.

D+Q authors featured this year are Ebony Flowers (Hot Comb), Sophie yanow (The Contradictions) and R. Sikoryak (Constitution Illustrated)!

PANEL INFO: (All times in Eastern)

October 3rd: 2pm-3pm

"What's New in Graphic Memoir?"

Featuring Sophie Yanow, Joel Gill, and Georgia Webber, moderated by A. David Lewis

October 10th, 2pm-3pm

"Democracy, How? Civics in Comics"

Moderated by R. Sikoryak, featuring Silvia Hidalgo, Chris Lanier, Dan Nott, and Ally Shwed

October 15th, 7pm-8pm

Artist Talk with Ebony Flowers

Moderated by Ed Shems