
      &lt;h2&gt;Pittsburgh&#039;s supportive comic scene is evident at recent Expo for artists
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      &lt;p&gt;Returning for its second year, the PIX Indy Comics Expo was held this weekend on the top floor of Guardian Storage in the Strip District. The venue seemed odd at first, but as soon as the elevator door opened on the sixth floor, visitors could understand why it was chosen. The large, open space was perfect for the event: high ceilings, plenty of natural light, exposed brick walls, and beautiful wood floors.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The sense of community among artists was the first thing that stood out upon entering the Expo. The artists were hanging out at each other&rsquo;s tables, promoting their friends and catching up. Some even had their children with them. The Expo was as much a social event for them as an opportunity to sell their work.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Bill Boichel, the owner of The Copacetic Comics Company and one of the organizers of PIX, has been involved in the Pittsburgh art and comic scene for a while. According to Boichel, PIX is an expo designed to promote &ldquo;creator-owned comics&rdquo; and a way for independent pu...&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;p&gt;Editor&rsquo;s note: Juan Fernandez is a staffwriter for The Tartan.&lt;/p&gt;

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