The independent media expo celebrating comic books, web comics, zines, games, arts, crafts and podcasts is back and ready to celebrate 10 years of geeking out. STAPLE! returns to the Marchesa Hall for another lineup featuring artists, writers and various other creative minds. Attendants can meet and learn from various individuals and exhibitors during the festival, including Chip Zdarsky, artist of Sex Criminals, Time magazine's #1 comic of 2013; New York Times best seller Francesco Francavilla, creator of Black Beetle and artist on Afterlife with Archie; Rob Harrell, creator of Monster on the Hill, listed among the Best Children's Books of 2013; and Stoic Studios, the indie creators of acclaimed tactical RPG The Banner Saga.