Small Press Day 2026 saw independent creators and local markets mark the occasion with new zines, mini comics, signings, workshops and small-press tables. UK-based SKRAWLLORDZ pushed SKRAWL COMIX MAGAZINE #3 this year, with the issue promoted alongside a Kickstarter and contributions from a range of collaborators. Events and markets ran in cities including Leeds and Northampton, and small-press tables appeared inside larger shows such as San Diego Comic-Con where creators staffed pavilion booths and opened commission lists. Individual publishers advertised reopenings of online stores and digital availability for readers, and several makers reported rushing print runs or deadlines for new issues such as ALEX AUTOMATIC #7. Broken Frontier highlighted local anthology and history zines as part of the day’s programming, and organizer Lydia Turner received public thanks for coordinating promotion efforts in 2026. The day’s activity feeds into a steady schedule of upcoming indie fairs and collective stalls, with several creators pointing to future appearances at book fairs and regional comic markets.
