comics by Scott Witmer
The Nib Rot collective of cartoonists Rimki (Champaign, IL), Ryan Edge (Seattle, WA), and Scott Witmer (Ann Arbor, MI) publish comics at Rimki Comix and Fog Count. The first Nib Rot comics anthology, published in 2025, includes drawings by William Crook Jr and Paul Nudd.
South Bend Zine Fest
LangLab
South Bend, IN
On Saturday, May 2, I drove up to Flint to table at the first Flint Zine Fest. There was a lot going on, with a full schedule of workshops, several sets of live music, and food trucks, ensuring a continuous flow of attendees throughout the day. This was my fourth zine fest behind the table. Although I didn’t sell much, I enjoyed the strong community vibe. I saw quite a few familiar faces from previous events, and shared a table with Flint native Ransom McCarthy, who told me all about Flint’s art scene.
I’ve got a bit of a break from shows for the next few weeks, so it’s back to the drawing table. I’m aiming to have two new minis ready for South Bend Zine Fest on June 13. Beyond that, I’ve sent a couple applications out and will add any additional events to the schedule as I hear back.
I spent yesterday in Lansing for LICZ, which turned out to be my best fest yet in terms of foot traffic and sales. I sold out of UP and launched the freshly printed Adjuster n.1. Many thanks to everyone who stopped by the table to chat and flip through the comics! It was a fantastic event!
Now that UP is out-of-print, I can reveal the secret stamp: If anyone asked me to sign the comic, I would draw a pasty on a specially printed stamp and stick it to the designated spot on the inside back cover. Only two copies of UP currently have this stamp, but the offer still stands: If you got UP and bring your copy to a future event where I'm tabling, I will draw you a pasty stamp.
Coming up next: Flint Zine Fest in two weeks!
Adjuster n.1Sketchbook zine: Singers & Dreams.
[ Samples : Barefoot Omen Mall Bar ]
Edition of 50 – Available at LICZ 2026, Flint Zine Fest 2026, South Bend Zine Fest 2026
Nib Rot n.1 (co-editor)Anthology featuring comics by Ryan Edge and Rimki, with selected drawings by Paul Nudd and William Crook Jr.
Available at A2CAF-SIP 2025, Zine Jamboree 2026, LICZ 2026, Flint Zine Fest 2026, South Bend Zine Fest 2026, Vault of Midnight, Quimby's, Atomic Books, Gosh! Comics, and Rimki’s Big Cartel
Reviews: Comics Blogger on Patreon, RJ Casey at The Comics Journal
UP: A Roadtrip in Michigan’s Upper PeninsulaTravelogue of a four-day trip to the U.P., featuring Paranormal Tales from along the route
Edition of 50 – out-of-print
Previously available at A2CAF-SIP 2025, Zine Jamboree 2026, LICZ 2026, and Gosh! Comics
Reviews: Comics Blogger on Patreon, FANzine Live Reel Short Look, Carrier Pigeon Quarterly – Winter 2025
