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BAM Black Comix Expo
- 11AM
BAM Rose Cinemas and BAMcafé
In conjunction with Fight The Power: Black Superheroes on Film
Co-presented by BAM and The Black Comics Collective
Please note: Admittance to the BAM Black Comix Expo is on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached.
BAM and the Black Comics Collective present a free day-long expo celebrating comics of color. The showcase features comic exhibitors, a panel discussion, a children's art workshop, and a superhero cosplay showcase for fans of all ages. In conjunction with BAM’s cinema series Fight The Power: Black Superheroes on Film, the BAM Black Comix Expo demonstrates the demand for diversity and representation across sci-fi and fantasy genres by presenting a range of acclaimed independent comic writers and illustrators, as well as the freshest emerging talent.
Comic exhibitors by invitation only. For information, please contact blackcomicscollective@gmail.com.
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