David J Robles (he/him) was raised on the South Side of Chicago. He’s a guy who likes comics, self-improvement, and the weird side of life. Find him on Instagram: @d.j.robles15

Join us for the inaugural South Side Zine Fest at 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 26 at the Richard J. Daley Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 3400 S. Halsted St. in Bridgeport. Free!

Image description: A collage of several images of zines created by South Side Zine Fest 2025 exhibitor David J Robles and this text: “Join us for the inaugural South Side Zine Fest! Welcoming David J Robles!; July 26, 2025; Chicago Public Library; Bridgeport”