Nib-Lit
Nib-Lit is an independently produced weekly comics journal distributed digitally and through Southern Connecticut State University's student newspaper.
Last updated August 26, 2026
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History
Nib-Lit developed as an independent comics journal connected to Southern Connecticut State University and the New Haven comics scene. Its documented editorial model combines online distribution with a newspaper presence: the journal is released as a weekly full-color digital download and, during the fall and spring academic semesters, appears as a two-page spread in Southern News, the university's student newspaper. The publication is edited by Mykl Sivak, although the available sources do not specify when the journal was founded or provide a detailed account of its organizational development. The journal's format is notable for treating the newspaper page as a substantial display surface rather than as a narrow strip container. Its two-page section is described as measuring 22.75 by 12.75 inches per page, while individual comics can extend to roughly 11.25 inches in width. This approach allows a single strip or panel sequence to span most of the page and gives comics more visual prominence than the reduced formats often used in newspaper comics sections. Editorially, Nib-Lit has operated across several comics forms. Its content has included single-panel cartoons, multi-page graphic short stories, serialized graphic novels, comics-related columns, and criticism written by people both inside and outside the comics industry. The journal has also issued special digital editions, including complete-volume anthologies and expanded-page Artist vs. Artist releases. These editions suggest an effort to treat the journal's material as an archive and collectible body of work rather than only as disposable weekly newspaper content. The publication's contributor network has included internationally recognized cartoonists and graphic-narrative creators as well as independent and emerging artists. Names associated with the journal include Tony Millionaire, Shannon Wheeler, Howard Cruse, Nick Abadzis, Sean Pryor, Sam Henderson, Steve Skeates, Kristyna Baczynski, Josh Bayer, Jouquin de la Puente, Marc Palm, Box Brown, Nicolas Chalupa Chanic, Jarod Roselló, Craig Collins, Iain Laurie, Dave Alexander, and Mike Wood. The range of contributors spans alternative comics, newspaper cartooning, graphic novels, illustration, animation, superhero-comics writing, and comics-related cultural work. Nib-Lit also expanded into audio through a recurring podcast featuring interviews with comics creators. Listed guests include Shannon Wheeler, Howard Cruse, Mike Dawson, Liz Baille, Bill Plympton, Gabrielle Bell, Abby Denson, and Matt Loux. The podcast complemented the publication's written criticism and columns by providing direct conversations with artists and writers. A further stage in the journal's development was its involvement in live events. Nib-Lit sponsors and organizes the New Haven Summer Comics Fest, a one-day gathering held alongside New Haven Street Fest, which is coordinated by the nonprofit Ideat Village. The event has included tables for artists and publishers, panel discussions, short-film and animation screenings, comics slide shows, and informal social activities. This programming positioned Nib-Lit as a community institution as well as a publishing project. The available material does not document a founding date, legal entity, ownership, circulation, financing, or the publication's current operating status. Its long-term activity therefore cannot be confirmed from the supplied sources. What is documented is an independent comics brand combining a university newspaper section, digital issues, special editions, podcast interviews, and regional festival production.
Established as an independent comics journal
[1]Nib-Lit is documented as an independently produced comics journal edited by Mykl Sivak, but the available sources do not provide a founding year.
Adopted dual digital and newspaper distribution
[1]The journal developed a format combining weekly full-color digital downloads with a two-page section in Southern News during the fall and spring semesters.
Expanded into special digital editions
[1]Nib-Lit began issuing download-only special editions, including complete-volume anthologies and expanded-page Artist vs. Artist editions.
Developed creator interview podcast
[1]The brand added a recurring podcast featuring interviews with comics creators and writers.
Became associated with New Haven Summer Comics Fest
[1]Nib-Lit sponsored and organized a one-day comics festival held in conjunction with New Haven Street Fest.
Products and positioning
An independent, creator-focused comics journal that combines experimental and mainstream cartooning, large-format newspaper presentation, digital publishing, criticism, interviews, and local comics events.
Digital publishing
Weekly digital journal
The core digital publication is described as a weekly, full-color download containing a mixture of original and syndicated comics. Its editorial range includes single-panel cartoons, short graphic stories, serialized graphic novels, columns, and criticism. The digital format also allows Nib-Lit to publish material that may not fit the dimensions or schedule of its newspaper edition.
Print publishing
Southern News comics section
During the fall and spring semesters, Nib-Lit appears as a two-page section in Southern News, the student newspaper of Southern Connecticut State University. The pages are described as 22.75 by 12.75 inches, with comics presented at unusually large widths instead of being reduced to the compact scale common in newspaper comics sections.
Digital anthology
Complete Volume editions
These download-only special editions collect Nib-Lit material into complete-volume anthologies. The available material identifies the format but does not specify the number of volumes, publication dates, contents, or sales model.
Digital comics edition
Artist vs. Artist editions
Artist vs. Artist is an expanded-page special-edition format associated with Nib-Lit. The reference material identifies it as a download-only release but does not provide a complete list of participating artists or edition dates.
Audio media
Nib-Lit podcast
The podcast features interviews with creators from across the comics world. Listed interview subjects include Shannon Wheeler, Howard Cruse, Mike Dawson, Liz Baille, Bill Plympton, Gabrielle Bell, Abby Denson, and Matt Loux.
Marketing campaigns
- New Haven Summer Comics Fest
New Haven, Connecticut
Nib-Lit sponsors and organizes this one-day comics event in conjunction with New Haven Street Fest. Programming has included artist and publisher tables, panel discussions, short films and animations by or featuring comics creators, comics slide shows, and informal social activities.
Outcome. The event extended Nib-Lit's role from publication into local comics-community building. Attendance, financial results, and subsequent continuity are not documented in the supplied sources.
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