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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It's Halloween at A2CAF! Come on over to the Aquatic Panda Distro table for spooky comics, art and free candy! We'll be at the Ann Arbor downtown library until 5!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Aquatic Panda Distro is proud to bring you 6 new terrifying comic and art zines by 6 amazing BIPOC artists! We'll have these zines available at our upcoming shows throughout the month of October. A2CAF: SIP is this Saturday in Ann Arbor! Swing by the Aquatic Panda Distro table to get your spooky on!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I host a monthly sketch jam at Demo Brewing in Ravenswood! It is the third Wednesday of each month from 7pm-10pm. Bring your sketchbook (or whatever you like to draw with), grab a beer (n/a options available) and hang out with some other cool Chicago artists. All skill levels welcome!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Aquatic Panda Distro is excited to bring you "You Broke Your Jaw" a new horror comic zine by Crystal! saturn2169.storenvy.com/products/370...

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Are you a BIPOC artist who makes spooky zines? We are looking to highlight some awesome zinesters who make comic or art zines in any range of spooky subjects! We will buy up to 3 copies wholesale of your zines to spotlight on our table for upcoming shows. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

All set up at South Side Zine Fest at the library in Bridgeport! Come on out and support some cool local artists!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Special edition "Last Chance Bundle" available only at South Side Zine Fest tomorrow August, 15. You can also catch me on a panel about building a sustainable life in DIY. It's gonna be a fun show! 11am-4pm at the Bridgeport branch of the Chicago Public Library.

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Ladies love Jimothy! Keep on truckin' lil' guy.

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This Wednesday's meetup we'll be unveiling our new gallery space featuring artwork inspired by the theme Objects With Threatening Auras. You're not gonna want to miss it! Hope to see y'all there.

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John Wenz Art @johnwenzart.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

For a show @saturn2169.bsky.social is putting together around objects with menacing auras at Demo Brewing here in Chicago

a banana with tendrils and eyes sits in a red fruitbowl on a table with an apple, an orange, and a bowl of skulls.

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Hey Kenosha and SE Wisconsin friends! Next week, Thursday, July 16th is the launch of Zine Club Kenosha! A monthly meetup where we discuss and make zines together! Hope to see y'all there! www.facebook.com/share/14ewqT...

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Here is my beautiful lady! If you are in Chicago, be sure to swing by Loyola Beach and say hi to her!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Check out the new Cran Magazine section of our website! We have links to purchase issue #0 as well as forms where you can submit theme ideas or sign up to contribute to future issues! www.aquaticpandadistro.com/cran-magazine

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Forgot to post yesterday, but I am at TCAF! Come on over and say hey!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Find Aquatic Panda Distro at one of these shows coming up Summer 2026!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Aquatic Panda Distro is stoked to bring you Cephalopod Science Comics a new comic zine by Ari Ganahl. Cephalopod Science Comics is a compilation of comics about cephalopod anatomy and evolution. Beautifully illustrated and fun for science lovers of all ages! saturn2169.storenvy.com/products/370...

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Aquatic Panda Distro is excited to announce that Issue #0 of Cran Magazine is now in our online shop! Cran (like "crayon") Magazine is a new anthology series by Aquatic Panda Distro. Each Issue is based around a new and interesting subject and includes indie comics, puzzles, games, trivia and more!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Come on down to Detroit Zine Fest! We are at The Jam Handy until 6pm!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Aquatic Panda Distro is proud to bring you "You Are Never Alone (with Cat-Cone)" by Vivi! Feelings of loneliness are at an all time high and Cat-Cone is here to remind you that you are part of something greater! Go show Vivi some love @v1v1.sw33t on Instagram!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

All set up at The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo at the Irish American Heritage Center. Come swing by the Aquatic Panda Distro table to pick up our new anthology about the Chicago Mothman!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

This weekend at CAKE, Aquatic Panda Distro is soft launching our newest zine series Cran Magazine! Cran Magazine is an anthology series where each issue contains comics, puzzles, games, trivia and more based around a different, interesting theme. Issue #0 focuses on The Chicago Mothman.

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I'll be tabling at the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo this Saturday and Sunday at The Irish American Heritage Center. Some of the biggest names in indie comics as well as some super cool programming. You are not gonna want to miss this @cakechicago Find me at table 906A! #cakechicago #cake2026

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Tonight! I'm doing a live comic reading for Zine Out Loud in Madison. And tomorrow I'm tabling at Madison Print and Resist. Hope to see y'all there!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

All set up at Milwaukee Zine Fest. We'll be at the Central library until 4:30. Come on out and support small artists!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Catch me with all the Aquatic Panda Distro goodies this Saturday at Super Exclusive eXPO!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

All set up at C2E2 Day 1! Come down to Artist Alley M-02 for all your indie self published comics and hand made original art pieces!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Hand made/assembled Yellow and Thirsty mini zine sticker packs. All of your favorite sexy yellow characters in one delightful bundle! Available this weekend at C2E2!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I host a sketch jam the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm at Demo Brewing in Chicago! Our next meet up is this Wednesday, March 18th. Bring your sketchbook or whatever you like to draw with and come hang out with us!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Aquatic Panda Distro is delighted to bring you the new zine, Pretenders by Swanchime @swanchime.itch.io ! PRETENDERS is a trans Asian hitman allegory using fairytale royalty and swords as symbols for gang hierarchy and killing. In our shop now! saturn2169.storenvy.com/products/370...

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Catch Aquatic Panda Distro at one of these shows this Spring 2026! www.aquaticpandadistro.com

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Call for Art! Aquatic Panda Distro is looking for art and prose based on the Chicago Mothman. Pitch your idea by March 8th. Final art due April 19th. Chosen contributors will be paid and receive a free copy of the final zine. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Yellow and Thirsty is now available in my online shop and FREE with any purchase! I've also just added a bunch of new goodies into the shop including new stickers, buttons and bolo ties! Grab them while they are hot Hot HOT! saturn2169.storenvy.com

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Sneak peek at my piece for the Tim Curry pop up art show at First Sip Cafe in Uptown. Tonight! Go grab some fun drinks, buy some cool art and hang out with some cool artists!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Aquatic Panda Distro is excited to bring you our first new title of 2026 "Comic Catalyst" by Mosy. Comic Catalyst is an introductory comic book about book censorship, with an emphasis on queer comics and graphic novels. saturn2169.storenvy.com/products/370... @hewowolf.originates on Insta

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Had to cancel on Twin Cities Zine Fest due to the flu. :(

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

New mini zine just in time for Twin Cities Zine Fest this Saturday! Yellow and Thirsty features seven illustrations of your favorite sexy yellow cartoon characters!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I loved the Huntress Wizard in the new season of Fionna and Cake! Who is your favorite character?

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Aquatic Panda Distro is now open for comic and art zine submissions by BIPOC artists! Last year we tabled at around 20 events and had the honor to share some really cool zines by amazing BIPOC artists. Find out more and sign up to join the Aquatic Panda Distro family at www.aquaticpandadistro.com

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

We at Aquatic Panda Distro want to thank you all for another great year! In 2025 we tabled at around 20 events, got to represent a lot of cool new BIPOC zinesters, met so many amazing people and had a super successful Kickstarter and book release for our It Came From Hallowzine anthology!

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Chicago Alternative Comics Expo @cakechicago.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Applications are now open for CAKE 2026! Apply online at cakechicago.com/apply until Jan 5th.

Two figures announcing the opening of exhibitor applications for CAKE 2026

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

All set up at Pocket Con at The Chicago History Museum! Come on out and grab some goodies. We'll be here til 6pm. Lincoln Park Chicago

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Lineup of my last few events of the year. Chicago and Kenosha, come on out and support local artists this Holiday season!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Happy Halloween! Posting St.Silas: birth in celebration of the digital version of It Came From Hallowzine dropping on Gumroad. Have a spooky night! aquaticpandadistro.gumroad.com/l/vzwfxa

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Join me this Saturday at Mead Public Library in Sheboygan, WI for Sheboy Zine Fest. Aquatic Panda Distro will be tabling and I will be leading a round table discussion about creating and fostering artist communities. It's gonna be a fun day!

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

My heart is so full right now. Today was the book release party for It Came From Hallowzine. Chicago really shows up for their local artists. Thanks to all of the amazing artists who put their trust in me and stepped up with some amazing artwork for the book.

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Andrea Pearson (she/her) @saturn2169.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

All set up at SLICE (St Louis Indie Comics Expo) in St Louis at The Sheldon.

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