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The Ignatz Awards

Ignatz logo by Deb JJ Lee, 2023’s winner for Promising New Talent.

Ignatz throws his head instead of his iconic brick.

About the Ignatz Awards

Learn all about the world-famous Ignatz Awards.

Submit Works to the 2024 Ignatz Awards

Submissions for 2024 Ignatz Awards will open April 1, 2024!

Get Your 2024 Ignatz Ballot

Ignatz Ballots will be available in mid to late August.

Stay Tuned This Summer for Exciting Things To Do At SPX 2024

City-Wide Events

City-wide events being held in the D.C. area, including the SPX Lecture at the Library of Congress and a number of cool book signings will be announced this Summer.

Artist Signing Their Book Illustration

Special Guest Book Signings

Meet the artists, get your books signed!

Buy Cool Comics and Meet Their Creators at SPX 2024

A Jeweled Crown With A Cartoon Halftone Dot Effect.

Special Guests

Come see Special Guests at SPX 2024.

Publishers

Publishers exhibiting at SPX 2024 will be announced this Summer.

Illustration Of A Person Signing Their Comics

Exhibitors

Individual creators and schools appearing at SPX 2024 will be announced this Summer.

Cartoon Faces On Several Comics

Debuts

Books and comics debuting at SPX 2024 will be announced this August.

All About the Small Press Expo

Artwork by Nicole Goux.

Our Mission

Learn all about the Small Press Expo.

Preserving Work

SPX partners with the Library of Congress to save the works of our creators for future generations.

Our Conduct Policy

SPX is committed to a safe, harassment-free show for everyone.

Covid Policy

The latest info about health measures at the show.

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