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The East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention | The '''East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention'''—originally slated to be called the Pan-African Comic Convention (PAC-Con) or First World Komix Con (1st World Con)—is '''an annual gathering of comic book artists, writers, their fans, and retailers''' who are interested in discussing, buying, and selling comic books, sci-fi, action figures and related material by and/or about Black superheroes / super-powered characters / adventures. In addition, the Convention also features panel discussions, self-publishing and graphic arts workshops for aspiring creators, and film screenings of works of veterans and amateurs alike. The Convention is held in Philadelphia each May preceded by a reception / awards ceremony. The ECBACC is the first bona fide “Black Comic Book Convention” in Philadelphia, PA, and serves as a replicable model for community-based comic book conventions. The ECBACC has successfully cultivated images of Black super-powered characters and has effectively served as a nexus, conduit and catalyst for Black comic book creators, their colleagues and fans since 2002! | ||
''Note:'' The above descriptive infomation came from the organization's [https://www.ecbacc.com/about-ecbacc-inc.html About ECBACC, Inc.] page. | ''Note:'' The above descriptive infomation came from the organization's [https://www.ecbacc.com/about-ecbacc-inc.html About ECBACC, Inc.] page. | ||
== Info == | == Info == | ||
*[https://www.facebook.com/events/286979791971760/ ECBACC May 18th, 2019 at Temple] | *[https://www.facebook.com/events/286979791971760/ ECBACC May 18th, 2019 at Temple] | ||
==In The News== | ==In The News== | ||
*[http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/blogs/wednesday_morning_quarterback/atlantic-city-library-workshops-unpack-black-comics-characters/article_b2579737-9e4e-515c-81bb-608f5d277424.html Atlantic City library workshops unpack black comics characters], Press of Atlantic City, February 15, 2017. | *[http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/blogs/wednesday_morning_quarterback/atlantic-city-library-workshops-unpack-black-comics-characters/article_b2579737-9e4e-515c-81bb-608f5d277424.html Atlantic City library workshops unpack black comics characters], Press of Atlantic City, February 15, 2017. | ||
==Info== | ==Info== | ||
*[https://ecbacc.com/ecbacc-2019/faqs// FAQ About the 2019 Convention] | *[https://ecbacc.com/ecbacc-2019/faqs// FAQ About the 2019 Convention] | ||
*Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/ecbacc ECBACC] | *Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/ecbacc ECBACC] | ||
Revision as of 19:21, 22 January 2025
The East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention—originally slated to be called the Pan-African Comic Convention (PAC-Con) or First World Komix Con (1st World Con)—is an annual gathering of comic book artists, writers, their fans, and retailers who are interested in discussing, buying, and selling comic books, sci-fi, action figures and related material by and/or about Black superheroes / super-powered characters / adventures. In addition, the Convention also features panel discussions, self-publishing and graphic arts workshops for aspiring creators, and film screenings of works of veterans and amateurs alike. The Convention is held in Philadelphia each May preceded by a reception / awards ceremony. The ECBACC is the first bona fide “Black Comic Book Convention” in Philadelphia, PA, and serves as a replicable model for community-based comic book conventions. The ECBACC has successfully cultivated images of Black super-powered characters and has effectively served as a nexus, conduit and catalyst for Black comic book creators, their colleagues and fans since 2002!
Note: The above descriptive infomation came from the organization's About ECBACC, Inc. page.
Info
In The News
- Atlantic City library workshops unpack black comics characters, Press of Atlantic City, February 15, 2017.
Info
- FAQ About the 2019 Convention
- Facebook: ECBACC
- Twitter: @ECBACC