“Why isn’t there an indie-focused comic show in L.A.?”This is the question that led to the birth of Comic Arts Los Angeles, a festival celebrating comics and graphic novels, and the community and art associated with them. The three-day Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con (formerly known as Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo) this year also broke the 100,000 attendees mark. Taking its cue more from events like the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, CALA is free to attend. Jen Wang / Comic Arts LA The scene at Comic Arts LA 2016. (Jen Wang / Comic Arts LA)“This year I wanted [CALA] to try to reflect the diversity within Los Angeles,” said Wang.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 09, 2017 00:22 UTC