Ignition Press is proud to be a sponsor of the 14th annual Boise Comic Arts Festival in Idaho! This two-day event is free to attend, with an Artists’ Alley, performances, and panels, located at the Boise Centre at 850 West Front Street.
Stop by the Artists’ Alley to see Ignition Press creators Jamie S. Rich, Joëlle Jones, Leah Williams, Megan Levens, Sugar May, and Tadd Galusha!
We also have an Ignition Press panel hosted by Editor-in-Chief Jamie S. Rich and two other panels featuring Ignition Press creators:
Spotlight on Ignition Press
Saturday, September 5th
Room 120A, 1:00 - 1:45pm
Get an inside look at Ignition Press, one of the exciting new voices in independent comics, with a panel featuring creators Megan Levens (The Dogsitter), Tadd Galusha (Showdown), Leah Williams (Voyeur), and Sugar May (Love Ignited 2026), moderated by Ignition Press Editor-in-Chief Jamie S. Rich (The Dogsitter).
This conversation will explore the stories, ideas, and creative visions behind Ignition Press’s growing slate of comics, as well as the collaborative process of bringing creator-driven projects from concept to finished book. Hear from the artists and writers themselves about their work, their experiences in comics, and what makes independent publishing such a vital part of the medium.
Creative Collaboration and Partnership
Saturday, September 5th
Room 120A, 3:00 – 3:45pm
Great comics are rarely made alone. Join creative partners Jamie S. Rich (The Dogsitter) and Joëlle Jones (Love Ignited 2026), Lukas Ketner and Lauren Affe, and Greg & Fake for a conversation about the partnerships behind the page. How do creative collaborators divide responsibilities, develop a shared vision, navigate disagreements, and bring out the best in one another?
Our panelists will discuss the dynamics of working with a creative partner—from the first idea through writing, art, editing, publishing, and beyond.
Romance in Comics Panel
Sunday, September 6th
Room 120A, 3:00 – 3:45pm
Love, longing, heartbreak, and happily-ever-afters take center stage in this conversation about romance in comics. Join creators Jamie S. Rich (The Dogsitter), Jeremy Whitley, Megan Levens (The Dogsitter), and Leah Williams (Voyeur) as they explore what makes a great comics romance—and why the medium is well suited to telling stories about relationships and connection. From building compelling characters and chemistry to balancing romance with action, humor, fantasy, and drama, our panelists will discuss their approaches to creating memorable love stories on the page.