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Chicago Alternative Comics Expo 2023


  • Broadway Armory 5917 North Broadway Chicago, IL, 60660 United States (map)
2020 art by David Alvarado!

2023 art by David Alvarado!

CAKE is back for 2023!!

The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo [CAKE] is a weekend-long celebration of independent comics, inspired by Chicago’s rich legacy as home to many of underground and alternative comics’ most talented artists– past, present and future.

Featuring comics for sale, workshops, exhibitions, panel discussions and more, CAKE is dedicated to fostering community and dialogue amongst independent artists, small presses, publishers and readers.

Graphic of CAKE event map and exhibitor layout at Broadway Armory with workshop room, panel room, Cake HQ tables, Cake Sponsors, restrooms labeled in bright purple, blue, and yellow.  Front entry on Broadway ave and the parking lot are also labeled.

CAKE 2023 table map

So excited to finally be returning to Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) to table there for the first time solo! CAKE will be in a new venue, so come stop by my table (203B) at the Broadway Armory (5917 N. Broadway) off of the red line Thorndale stop.
Masks are STRONGLY encouraged!

Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm

Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm

Special guests for CAKE 2023 include:

  • MS Harkness

  • Derf Backderf

  • MariNaomi

  • Molly Mendoza

  • Joy San

  • Leigh Luna

  • Johnny Sampson

  • Matt Allison

FACEBOOK EVENT

FREE ADMISSION!

CAKE 2023 Poster by David Alvarado!