Conference
How to Succeed in Comics: A French Creator’s Journey
Fabrice Sapolsky
Schedule
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Run Time: 60min
How can a French comics fan break into the American market? What codes need to be understood, what obstacles navigated, what strategies adopted? Blending practical insight, firsthand anecdotes, and a clear-eyed view of the industry, Fabrice Sapolsky offers an informative and humorous talk, shedding light on the realities and opportunities of creating comics in the United States.
An editor for major American publishers, co-creator of Spider-Man Noir at Marvel, and author of numerous graphic novels including Intertwined, Lady-Bird, One-Hit Wonder and The Big Lie, Fabrice Sapolsky has been working in the American comics industry for more than twenty years. He has experienced every side of the business, from publishing to creation, and draws on this unique background, as well as on the journeys of fellow French creators and professionals working in the US.
This discussion will be followed by a Closing Night Celebration in the Tinker Auditorium.
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Venue
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Children under seventeen (17) years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times and may not attend events unattended.
Fabrice Sapolsky
Fabrice Sapolsky is an Award nominated unicorn. A versatile creator who writes, draws, designs, edits, publishes and sometimes sleeps. He is known for his fan favorite creator-owned graphic novels INTERTWINED, LADY-BIRD and light novel SHAKESPEARE’S VAMPIRES. He’s also known to general audiences as the co-creator/co-writer of SPIDER-MAN NOIR for Marvel Comics (with David Hine). In 2025, Fabrice successfully launched THE BIG LIE, a modern take on the classic (and US-public domain) character Tintin.
He has worked for many companies such as Heavy Metal, DC Comics, Image Comics, Dynamite, Humanoids, Ablaze and his own indie publishing label, FairSquare Graphics.
Originally born in France, Fabrice moved to the United States in 2015 and lives in New York.In 2019, he founded FairSquare Graphics, with his partner Kristal Adams and son Ethan; the only family, immigrant and minority publisher of graphic novels. The inclusive label has published over 47 titles to date. In 2023, Fabrice partnered with the Center for Jewish History to create JewCE, the Jewish Comics Experience, the only Jewish themed comic book convention in the world.
Header Image © Fabrice Sapolsky
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