9th Annual Stumptown Comics Fest
April 28 & 29, 2012 • Oregon Convention Center
Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-6 • Buy Tickets Now! at TicketsWest

Exhibitors • Schedule • Location • Hotels • Photos

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Schedule of Events

• Art Gallery Tour Schedule
• Podcast Central
• Saturday, April 28 Panels & Workshop Schedule
• Sunday, April 29 Panels & Workshop Schedule

Art Gallery Tours Each day, friendly Stumptown Volunteers will lead groups on a free guided tour of several of Portland's art galleries, each featuring a current exhibit of comic art. Seating is limited, so Sign Up at the Registration Booth for one of the following times:

Saturday

• Tour 1: 11:00am-1:00pm
• Tour 2: 12:00pm-2:00pm
• Tour 3: 2:00pm-4:00pm
• Tour 4: 3:00pm-5:00pm

Sunday

• Tour 1: 12:30pm-2:30pm
• Tour 2: 1:00pm-3:00pm
• Tour 3: 3:00pm-5:00pm
• Tour 4: 3:30pm-5:30pm

(Times subject to change)

Podcast Central This year, Stumptown Comics Fest's Podcast Central is proud to announce that we will be STREAMING LIVE!

All weekend during Fest hours, you can listen LIVE ONLINE to our fantastic podcasts, and when you're exploring the Exhibitors area, come by Booth 200 to attend a live recording.

Saturday

• 10:30 AM Chronicles of the Nerds
• 12:00 PM Dawn Taylor On The Air
• 1:30 PM Stumptown Trade Review
• 3:00 PM KaijuCast
• 4:30 PM RadioStumptown

Sunday

• 12:00 PM a jumps b shoots
• 1:30 PM Geek In The City
• 3:30 PM Dangerous Kids
• 5:00 PM Going Last

Streaming services have been donated by RadioStumptown, which can be heard on live365.com, followed on twitter at @RadioStumptown, and firmly believes that it's all about the triumph of intellect and romance over brute force and cynicism.

SATURDAY, April 28 • Panels & Workshops

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11-11:45am • Homer Who?? A Presentation on the Life & Times of Homer Davenport, Late of Silverton Homer Davenport (1867-1912) was one of the most successful cartoonists the state of Oregon has ever produced. Yet, few outside his hometown are even aware of the impact this self-described "country boy" had on society, in that period of transition between the years known as the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era. His unique rural Oregon upbringing, along with a supportive and nurturing home life, equipped Davenport with the intellectual tools and the artistic skills needed to hit the ground running. He arrived on the scene during a perfect storm of technology and public sentiment. Presented by Gus Frederick.	12-12:45pm • Comics in Other Contexts This workshop will introduce different ways for thinking about comics. What happens to comics when you take them out of the context of the "comics world"? We'll look at historic examples of visual storytelling and examine other contexts in which to consider comics such as public art, craft materials and galleries. Instructor Daniel Duford (The Naked Boy, The Green Man of Portland, a public art installation) brings his experience producing work for museum shows, public art, dance collaboration and self-publishing to discuss an expanded field for comics. Workshop will include a hands-on block printing demo and a take away print.
1-1:45pm • David Chelsea: Extreme Perspective for Artists David Chelsea, author of Perspective! For Comic Book Artists: How to Achieve a Professional Look in Your Artwork and its sequel Extreme Perspective! For Artists: Learn the Secrets of Curvilinear, Cylindrical, Fisheye, Isometric, and Other Amazing Systems that Will Make Your Drawings Pop Off the Page demonstrates how you can start drawing in perspective right now by working over pre-existing grids.	2-2:45pm • WILD MAN: A Confluence of Art, Science and History T Edward Bak's natural history-oriented graphic novel-biography, WILD MAN - The Strange Journey and Fantastic Account of the Naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller was serialized from 2009-2011 in the Fantagraphics comics anthology MOME. The artist has conducted his own research throughout SE Alaska and the Aleutian archipelago, as well as St. Petersburg (Russian Federation) where he recently delivered presentations of his work for this ongoing project. Mr. Bak will relate his travel experiences, share WILD MAN artwork, relate the challenges of his process and research, and discuss his recent collaboration with writer Sarah Mirk on the Oregon History Comics project, "Voices from Celilo Falls", which further explores his interest in North Pacific natural history.
3-3:45pm • Girls Make Comics! The idea that comics are just for boys is so outdated! This workshop is a place for the next generation of female cartoonists, ages 7-12, to sharpen their skills. Cartoonists and educators Lisa Rosalie Eisenberg (icutmyhaircomics.com) and Catherine Peach (catherinepeach.com) provide an overview of comics storytelling elements and a fun, inclusive space to work. Girls only!	4-5:45pm • Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Sharpen your pencils for a dysfunctional family reunion, as costumed models portray members of Neil Gaiman's The Endless in a special ALL-AGES session of the world-famous Dr. Sketchy's life-drawing experience. Enjoy a couple hours off the exhibition floor and brush shoulders with other artists looking to get their draw on. Space fills up quickly, so make sure you arrive on time! 2-HOUR SESSION
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11-11:45am • Kids Comics Workshop Everyone knows that kids make the best comics! Cartoonist and educator Lisa Rosalie Eisenberg (icutmyhaircomics.com) is proud to host a workshop for comics artists ages 7-12 to develop their ideas and skills along with their peers. Parents welcome!	12-12:45pm • Journal Comics Workshop Journal or diary comics are a great way to document and interpret one's one life. Join instructor Emi Lenox (Emitown) as she guides her audience through her process of developing personal, stream-of-consciousness autobiographical narratives and ways of publishing and promoting them online and in print. Participants will be assisted by Emi in creating their own journal comics throughout the workshop.
1-1:45pm • Frank Santoro's Comic Book Layout Workshop Frank Santoro (Cold Heat, The Comics Journal) will present a Layout Workshop for comic book makers via Skype. Borrowing lessons from his Correspondence Course, Frank will lead an informal talk and workshop which will revolve around formats available to makers in 2012 - and how comics composed for print might be translated to the web.	2-2:45pm • Broadcasting into the Apocalypse - Podcasts in the Modern Era Podcasting is big business, simply plugging a mic into a computer and hitting record isn't enough these days. In our workshop, we'll share with you all the lessons we discovered. We'll cover everything from setting up on the cheap and efficient, marketing your show, speaking to an audience, and most important; finding your voice! In addition to helping you make the best show possible, we will also record segments of the workshop to incorporate into our podcast, so you can hear the fruits of your labor. Each member of Geek in the City Radio, Aaron Duran (La Brujeria, A.Z., and The Adventures of the Crimson Mist), Scott Dally (Film Fever Radio and The Duran-Duran Sessions), Dan Clark (PDXYar.org), and Kielen King (Starpilot's Lament and Rip City Bad Boys) will focus on a different important aspect of podcasting.
3-3:45pm • Comics in the Classroom The world of education seems to be simultaneously embracing comics as an educational tool and struggling to figure them out. Join renowned educator Bill Ayers and local cartoonist Ryan Alexander-Tanner (creators of To Teach: the Journey, in Comics) on their latest collaboration, an instructional workshop that aims to help demystify comics in the classroom and guide educators as they begin their exploration into this broad and rewarding medium.	4-4:45pm • Digital Inking Workshop Guess what: paper is for losers. Creating comics on paper? Boring zone. Drawing with pixels in a virtual world? More awesome than the environment. Digital is the new "in." Get a primer on all things digital with underground comic writer and artist Benjamin Marra (Night Business, Gangsta Rap Posse). Bring your bad attitude and Pac-Nor-Wes open-minded-ness and prepare to learn brain-melting techniques about how to transform your geezer traditional skills into Thunder-and-Lightning-wielding storytelling powers. Learn new stuff about the Cintiq and crack your psyche in half. Just kidding. This will be a chilled-out relaxing demonstration on how to make comics digitally. Benjamin Marra will be doing the demonstration. It will be very Pacific Northwest friendly.
5-5:45pm • Writing for Comics Superstar comics author Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man, Powers, Avengers) makes a very special appearance to present this workshop on writing for comics. Brian will offer tips and tricks on all of the aspects of writing for this very nuanced medium, including creating dialogue to develop distinctive characters, story-building, professional conduct and collaborating with artists.
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11-11:45am • Kohel Haver: Law for Comic Book Writers, Artists and Publishers A presentation on Copyrights, Trademarks, Contracts and Licensing, Work for Hire. Kohel Haver leads a discussion on what rights do you have, what can you own, what can you control, what use is "fair use", stealing and its consequences.Limited seating. Come armed (with a pen for notes).	12-12:45 • Top Shelf presents Nate Powell and Jeff Lemire This panel focuses on the work of two of Top Shelf's most celebrated creators, Nate Powell and Jeff Lemire. Nate Powell will discuss his past work as well as two new projects, The Silence of Our Friends and The Year of the Beasts. Jeff Lemire's Essex County trilogy was a huge hit, leading to his acclaimed Vertigo series, Sweet Tooth. Since then Jeff has also found great success writing Animal Man for DC. Top Shelf is proud to publish his latest original graphic novel, The Underwater Welder.
1-1:45pm • Spotlight on Peter Bagge Best known for his comic-book series Hate, which helped to define the grunge generation, and his recent contributions to Reason magazine, Peter Bagge is always willing to confront hard-hitting societal issues with intelligence, wit, and funny bone intact. Join us for a conversation with the multiple Harvey and Eagle Award-winning cartoonist, whose newest series, Reset, has just been launched in the Dark Horse Originals line. Moderated by Ryan Alexander-Tanner.	2-2:45pm • Of Rabbits and Ronin: Spotlight on Stan Sakai World-renowned cartoonist Stan Sakai has been writing, drawing, and even hand-lettering his beloved rabbit samurai series Usagi Yojimbo for twenty-seven years and counting. Join Sakai for a discussion of Usagi's history and future, as well as demonstrations and all-ages audience participation! Moderated by Usagi series editor, Diana Schutz.
3-3:45pm • Euro Comics In Translation Join Diana Schutz, Executive Editor of Dark Horse's Manara Library and Blacksad, for an informative look at what it takes to bring Europe's most celebrated titles to new audiences in America. This panel will delve into the process on properly editing, translating and publishing Euro Comics for a very different market. All this will culminate in a sneak peek of and discussion on the upcoming highly anticipated Blacksad: A Silent Hell by Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido. Moderated by Eisner and Harvey award-winning editor and writer Joe Keatinge.	4-4:45pm • How to be a Successful Freelancer Entrepreneurship is the new normal in comics and we want to help more people find success working for themselves. In a fifty minute panel, we discuss the things about being a freelancer that have nothing to do with your art but are vital for a successful freelance career. Picking up where art school leaves off, we teach freelancers how to read contracts, negotiate with clients, settle disputes with collaborators, find quality printers and production resources, invoice clients to get paid faster, and organize your business efficiently. Katie Lane is a professional negotiator who maintains the blog Work Made For Hire and George Rohac is Director of Operations at Oni Press, Inc.
5-5:45pm • Dark Horse Originals: Genius Redefining Genre Join Dark Horse Comics editor Philip Simon and PR director Jeremy Atkins to hear about the latest comics and graphic novels coming out in the Dark Horse Originals line, an imprint that Mike Richardson describes as a place for "unique creators with unique visions expressed in quality graphic novels." Dark Horse Originals has brought you such favorites as Blacksad, Citizen Rex, De:Tales, 3 Story, and more! Don't miss special guests Peter Bagge, Jeff Parker, and Erika Moen, who will talk about their new Dark Horse Originals projects!	6-6:45pm • The Not-So-Late Late Show with Oni Press Join Oni Press' marketing guru Cory Casoni for an exciting new adventure in Stumptown programming: a live comic book talk show! It's just like the gabfests you see on TV, but with people talking about nerdy stuff you actually love! Cory's guests include Portland local celebrities and comic book celebra-nerds. Featuring good housekeeping with House of Night artist Joelle Jones, special musical guest Delta!Bravo, and a whole lot of comedy... some of it intentional.
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11-11:45am • Lopresti Speaks Comic book artist Aaron Lopresti discusses his 20 year career as an artist and writer. Aaron will cover his modest beginnings working for independent publishers to his early years at Marvel through his current run on Justice League International at DC. His upcoming museum exhibit will also be previewed.	12-12:45pm • IPRC Comics Program Info Meeting The Independent Publishing Resource Center's Certificate Program in Comics is one of the most innovative and affordable programs of its kind. During the course, students hone their comics craft in creative workshops led by seasoned local professionals, with a strong focus on DIY publishing techniques, hands-on binding skills and digital media. Join us for a Q & A session with current IPRC instructors and alumni.
1-1:45pm • Team Spell Checkers: The Power of Three Joelle Jones, Jamie S. Rich, and Nicolas Hitori de, the international comics trio behind the Oni Press series Spell Checkers, will either share the secrets of their collaborative success or insult each other until one of them cries. Most likely both. (And the smart money is on Nico crying.)	2-2:45pm • Heavy Ink: The Collision Of Music And Comics Comics and music have always gone hand in hand. This panel focuses on the work of three comic creators who have found success crossing over into the music world. Tom Neely is the co-creator of Henry and Glenn Forever and has made comics based on the music of The Melvins. Ed Luce is the creator of Wuvable Oaf, a series about gay and heavy metal culture. Benjamin Marra is the creator of Gangsta Rap Posse, and has also done album art for Madlib, Lil B, and Naked Heroes.
3-3:45pm • Bizarro's 10,000th Anniversary Show with Dan Piraro After 25 years at the drafting table, acclaimed cartoonist Dan Piraro, creator of Bizarro, has just drawn his 10,000th cartoon and is going on tour. Piraro, also a stand-up comedian and musician, has a one-man comedy show and has performed in a number of cities around the country. Bizarro appears daily in several hundred newspapers across North American and internationally, and has won an unprecedented three consecutive "Best Cartoon Panel of the Year" awards from the National Cartoonists Society. For the years 2002 through 2008, Piraro was nominated for its highest award, "Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year," and received it for the year 2009. Last Gasp Comics has just released "Bizarro Heroes," a collection of Piraro's super hero-themed spoofs from the past 25 years of Bizarro. A well-known vegan and animal rights activist, Piraro was awarded the Humane Society's "Genesis Award for Outstanding Cartoonist" in 2002, 2003, and 2005.	4-4:45 • Planning A Perfect Crime With Greg Rucka There's not much difference between planning the perfect crime and crafting the perfect crime story. Greg Rucka, the Eisner-Award-winning writer of Stumptown, Queen and Country, Gotham Central, Whiteout, and The Punisher, not to mention several novels, will lay out the plot, the collaboration, the tools and the execution of crime fiction. Moderated by Matthew Southworth (Stumptown).
5-5:45pm • Comics and Politics This is the serious stuff. Democracy. History. Activism. Rush Limbaugh slut jokes. Panelists, Sarah Mirk, Bill Ayers, Matt Bors, Breena Wiederhoeft and others discuss how they craft comics that make politics funny and relevant, day after day, and what lines they won't cross in pursuit of a punchline.

Sunday, April 29 • Panels & Workshops

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1-1:45pm • Digital Print Preparation So you've got your comic all drawn, but how do you get it ready to put it on the web or print it? In this workshop, Douglas E. Sherwood (freelance designer, letterer on Petrograd, Local, Sixth Gun, and former Oni Press production assistant) will go over all the steps you'll need to take to get it from your page to print. From scanning to cleaning up your art to lettering and ripping PDFs!	2-2:45pm • Improving the Looks of Your Self-Published Books Having a book that visually stands out, whether on your table at a show, or on store shelves, is an important first step in getting people to pick it up and read. BT Livermore (The Life & Times of Baby Otto Zeplin, Bearfight) shows you how to raise the aesthetic bar of your books. Take a step beyond the photocopier and long-arm stapler and learn the basics of the alternative printing and binding methods available to the self-publisher.
3-3:45pm • Kids Comics Workshop Everyone knows that kids make the best comics! Cartoonist and educator Ryan Alexander-Tanner (To Teach, Dave's Killer Bread) is proud to host a workshop for comics artists ages 7-12 to develop their ideas and skills along with their peers. Parents welcome!	4-4:45pm • Young Adults Comics Workshop This is a creative space for comics artists ages 13-17 to present their work to their peers and to instructor Ryan Alexander-Tanner (To Teach, Dave's Killer Bread) for feedback and encouragement. Technical aspects of both drawing and visual storytelling will be explored as each participant is met at their own level. Participants are encouraged to bring their sketchbooks and projects in development.
5-5:45pm • Conceptual Alchemy How do artists transmute disparate sources of inspiration into a new, unified concept? In this workshop, Julia Gfrörer (Flesh and Bone, Best American Comics) examines the creation of narrative art as an exercise in literary heredity. We'll consider the process of storytelling from initial influences to individual voices, and look at the way both writing and art contribute to a comic's position in the ongoing process of cultural myth-making. Participants will have the opportunity to share and discuss their own work.
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1-1:45pm • Cartooning and Character Construction Join Randy Emberlin, former Cartoon Animator and Artist/Inker from Amazing Spider-Man, for a cartooning and character construction workshop. Learn how to "construct" characters from common shapes and do a "clean up" drawing. From Pokemon to Spider-Man, we will learn to draw some famous cartoon characters together. Open to students from third grade through high school with drawing materials provided!	2-2:45pm • Digital Coloring for Comics & Illustration Joseph Bergin III (Current colorist on Prophet, Say Uncle Comics, Hyperactive) will go through some digital coloring techniques and tips. This workshop will cover basic digital coloring practices, with a focus on the importance of tonal design, developing a color script and rendering.
3-3:45pm • Online Self-Promotion Being a comics artist requires an incredible assortment of skills, and the need to self-promote and maintain a presence online becomes increasingly more necessary all the time. Erika Moen (DAR!, Bucko) shares her secrets for being an effective and successful social networker.	4-4:45pm • Making Comics: From Script to Inks Eisner nominated cartoonist Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, Essex County) takes you step-by-step through the creation of a page for an upcoming issue of his acclaimed DC/Vertigo series Sweet Tooth. From script to layouts to inks, Lemire will demonstrate how he breaks down a script, lays out a page and pencils and inks the final art. Learn what tools, techniques and tricks he employs to create his comics. This interactive workshop will allow fans and fellow cartoonists to interact with Lemire and ask questions as he works on a page of Sweet Tooth live.
5-5:45pm • Quit Your Day Job Having a career in comics can seem like an impossible goal, but people achieve it all the time. This panel features a wide variety of cartoonists, Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth), Joelle Jones (Troublemaker), Daniel Duford (The Green Man of B Street) and BT Livermore (Baby Otto Zeplin), who gather together to discuss their various careers in the world of comics. Moderator Ryan Alexander-Tanner (Dave's Killer Bread) talks with each of them about the ups and downs of their unique career paths.
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12-1:45pm • Quenched Consciousness: A Tribute to Jean "Moebius" Giraud Join Quenched Consciousness curator Ian MacEwan, Dark Horse Moebius line editor Scott Allie and famed Madman cartoonist Michael Allred in a tribute to the master creator moderated by Glory & Hell Yeah writer Joe Keatinge. This look back at Giraud's illustrious career will include art and insight into his many works including the Incal, Blueberry, Arzak, The Aedena Cycle, The Airtight Garage, Silver Surfer: Parable and movies such as Alien, Tron, Fifth Element and Jodorwsky's Dune. The discussion will begin with an introductory career overview by MacEwan followed by interviews with Allred and Allie about their one-on-one interactions with the master himself, the inspiration Giraud gave them and his global affect on the medium and industry alike. The panel includes a screening of the rarely seen documentary, Moebius Redux, directed by Hasko Baumann. 2-HOUR SESSION	2-2:45 • Beyond the Cape: Genre Fiction in Comics Join moderator Christian Lipski and creators Vera Brosgol, Brian Churilla, Brian Hurtt, Lukas Ketner, Batton Lash, Steve Lieber, Dylan Meconis, Ron Randall, and Brandon Seifert in a conversation about the other kinds of comics. Horror, sci-fi, western, romance -- creators talk about the world outside the super-human. Is the 'mainstream' expanding to include other genres, or are the smaller publishers growing their audience? What are the publishing options for non-super titles? Is it a worthwhile direction for authors and artists?
3-3:45pm • Q & A with Kurt Busiek Kurt Busiek's almost three decade long career has included work for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Dynamite, Image and more. This Q&A panel with the award winning writer is open to the fans; but will also cover his work in and out of the mainstream, as well as the topical debate between creator-owned and company-owned work.	4-4:45pm • Making History What do a Victorian robot, theology scholar, Mayan hero, and rabbit ronin have in common? They're the stars of four very different stories in historical settings: Boilerplate: History's Mechanical Marvel; Family Man; Lords of Death and Life; and Usagi Yojimbo. Join their creators--Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett, Dylan Meconis, Jonathon Dalton, and Stan Sakai--for a lively discussion of history and storytelling.
5-5:45pm • Madman 20th Anniversary 2012 marks the 20th Anniversary of Mike Allred's creation Madman. Come relive the decades with Mike, his wife and collaborator Laura, and long-time editor Jamie S. Rich. Hear about the past, the present, and the future for one of indie comics' most resilient heroes.
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1-1:45pm • Creating Transmedia: Big Stories, Collaboration, and Cross-Pollination Transmedia storytelling refers to the delivery of story through a variety of media. These forms can include film, graphic novels, traditional books, flash fiction, gaming, smartphone & tablet delivery of content, and various forms of audio. Typically, story lines are interwoven and connected but not strictly repetitive. Often, fan engagement and participation in the creative process are facilitated by social media. Increasingly, all media forms--books, movies, games and TV shows--are looking for transmedia opportunities but transmedia doesn't have to be just for the larger studios and publishers. During the panel, we'll introduce transmedia storytelling and discuss the collaborative work of writers, screenwriters, filmmakers, visual artists, and other members of a creative team and how it can be accomplished from the group up. We'll explore how Angel Punk delivers story via novel, feature film, comic books, and an interactive fan site with an emphasis on the writing process and the unique possibilities for creative cross-pollination across genres. Panelists: Amber Keyser, Val Mayerik, Kevin Curry, Scott Bernard Nelson, Jake Rossman and Matthew Wilson.	2-2:45pm • The New Underground Frank Santoro referred to the current independent comics scene as a dawn of a new "Golden Age". There is a theory that if you go deep enough underground you hit the actual main stream. This generation is equally fluent in zines and Tumblr accounts; genre exploration and abstract art; printing process and independent distribution. Join panelists Chris Cilla, Max Clotfelter, Farel Dalrymple, Julia Gfrorer, Jack Hayden, Jason Miles, Jesse Moynihan, Emily Nilsson, Zack Soto, Angie Wang and Malachi Ward for a roundtable discussion on the future of underground comics.
3-3:45pm • The Future of History (Plus TRIVIA!) How will history look in the future? Sarah Mirk talks about better ways to learn, read, and write history--through comics!--with quick presentation on her project, Oregon History Comics, the series of 10 comics about little-known stories from Oregon's past. Then: history and comics trivia! Bobby Roberts, co-host of Things From Another World's Geek Trivia Night, will distribute jokes and prizes! Bring a team of five (or don't and we'll set you up with one).	4-4:45pm • The Dreaded Deadline Doom A panel on time management for comics creators. Douglas Wolk talks with Farel Dalrymple, Joelle Jones, Natalie Nourigat, Ron Randall about hitting deadlines and completing lots of work in a fairly short time span. They will talk about how they do it, and discuss various strategies from the freelance-time-management world that can be applied to creative work.
5-5:45pm • Detained with Eroyn Franklin Eroyn Franklin will present her newest graphic novel, Detained, an exploration of immigration detention centers in the Northwest. A slideshow will focus on the work that led her to write Detained and the process for making this 25-ft-long book. Franklin lives and draws comics in Seattle. She recently co-founded Short Run, Seattle's small press festival that showcases regional art books, zines, comics, literary works, and animation.