We and several other Union Square businesses are once again taking part in Lit Crawl Boston, and the 2025 edition brings two great book events to Hub Comics on Thursday, June 12th!

6pm panel — Comics For Troubled Times — Comics have long been a space for raw truth and real emotion — not just action or laughs. Join comic artist-authors Michael Anthony (Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag) and Damian Alexander (Other Boys) as they explore how the medium tackles the big stuff: identity, love, grief, the awkward, the ugly, the beautiful, and everything in between. It’s honest, it’s complex — and, just like life, still kind of hilarious. Moderated by Fin Leary.

7pm competition — Comic Artists Sharpie Showdown — Two cartoonists, two easels, two markers — and only one will win! The Boston Comic Arts Foundation presents an ultimate Comics Draw-Off with local cartoonists Betsey Swardlick and Andy Ristaino, who will take their pens to new creative heights in this interactive competition. Hosted by Braden Lamb.

More info and full schedule of Union Square events for the 2025 Lit Crawl Boston here!

Wonder what Lit Crawl Boston looks like at Hub Comics? Here are two pics from last year!