Important book fairs, festivals, and conferences coming in. Our newest posts megacon cancels june show and announces new limited show for halloween. Antecedents to the motor city comic con include the seminal multigenre convention, the detroit triple fan fair, which was held annually in the detroit area from 1965 to 1978. Abbot is set in detroit during the 1970s and centers around elena abbot, a female black journalist who investigates crimes around the city that has been largely ignored by the. Comic convention calendar dec 30, 2019 each weekend, in cities large and small, readers and fans can meet and interact with other fans, publishers, and celebrities at conventions dedicated to comics, science fiction, fantasy, media, gaming, anime, manga, and other topics of interest. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences. It follows elena abbott, a hardworking africanamerican journalist in 1972 detroit. Thanks for setting up at the knights hall comic and toy show indianapolis. Motor city black age presents motor city black age of comicsmanga con 2020 saturday, june, 2020 at northwest activities center, detroit, mi. Crowne plaza fort myers at bell tower shops fort myers, fl. The motor city black age was established by comic book artist and.
C4 is northern michigans largest comic book and pop entertainment expo. Writer and dearborn native saladin ahmed on creating marvels. We know you have lots of choices about where to setup. Save motor city black age of comics manga con 2020 to your collection. The next comic con will take place from july 22 to 25 in 2021. Metro detroit has annual events that locals and visitors flock to every year. Detroit book city northwest activities center, detroit, michigan. Marvel masters teach the comic book business at detroit. Andre batts had came to the realization that the minority was the minority at most comic book conventions. Visit the woodward dream cruise and downtown detroit tree lighting. Comiquecon will gather female comic book creators and fans. Our exhibitor resources can help you save time and money, which add up to great business opportunities once showtime rolls around.
Marvel writer saladin ahmed will be holding a debut issue signing of his new comic book abbot on saturday, january 27th at vault of midnight in detroit. Novi, mi march 4, 2015 fighting for truth, justice and the american way, motor city comic con enlists a new cast and crew of comic and media guests for its 26 th annual comic con event. Wsu student film group to host doublefeature night before. The name, as given on its website, is comic con international. All purchases placed through comichub, and through this website, will be packed promptly, and shipped or stored as per your request. San diego comic con international is a nonprofit multigenre entertainment and comic book convention held annually in san diego, california, united states. Detroit book city february 2021 dates to be announced detroit, michigan african american childrens book fair saturday, february 6, 2021 philadelphia, pennsylvania virginia festival of the book march 2021 dates to be announced charlottesville, virginia. Located at the scenic grand traverse resort, c4 is northern michigans perfect gathering of comic book creators, exhibitors, and fans. Metro detroit s biggest comic book and pop culture event runs friday through sunday.
C4 is northern michigan s largest comic book and pop entertainment expo. And then theres entertaining mainstays like comic con international. Our plans for motor city comic con 2020 are coming together quickly, and we cant wait to share our secrets with you. San diego comic con on april 17, it was announced that the annual entertainment and comic book convention would be canceled. A comic book convention or comic con is an event with a primary focus on comic books and comic book culture, in which comic book fans gather to meet creators, experts, and each other. Jack black, twiztid, and jay baruchel all have new highprofile projects in the comic book sector. Michigan comic con is a comic book convention located in detroit, michigan, at the cobo center. Universe of super heroes exhibition opening colin solan march 11. Jack black, jay baruchel, twiztid rock out with comic book. Mi motor city black age of comics signing colin solan. Share motor city black age of comicsmanga con 2020 with your friends. The 38yearold british actor will be a guest at the 2019 motor city comic con. His work is known to have influenced the style of artist arthur adams. Motor city black age of comics convention 2020 cancelled.
The show also showcases the artist themself that work on some of the greatest comic books of all time. From poetry to short stories to novels, he has experimented in many genres. Xith annual motor city black age of comicsmanga con. From the happenin downtowns ferndale, royal oak, rochester and birmingham to the detroit zoo, theres plenty of fun and. But in the comics the black 6foot5, 400pound albino is even more menacing. It brings together both the love of the comic book as well as stars from all areas of media movies, anime, web series, tv, etc.
Get the latest local detroit and michigan breaking news and analysis, sports and scores, photos, video and more from the detroit news. Michigan comic convention is a comic book convention located in detroit, michigan, at the cobo center. Share motor city black age of comics manga con 2020 with your friends. Katie merritt, one of the shop coowners, said many of those featured at the signing were regular customers of the store.
The east coast black age of comics convention, incorporated or ecbacc, inc. In addition to the merchandise available for purchase. The expo is a cross section of the best in the tattoo industry. This year, both young and old tattoo artists, along with industry vendors, entertainers, clothing and ink devotees will help celebrate our 25 year legacy of the motor city tattoo expo. Detroit bookfest will take place inside shed 3 this is the main and largest shed at eastern market in downtown detroit. A little about motor city comic con, its michigan s biggest comic book and media star convention. Attendees can peruse the vast array of memorabilia, collectibles and comic books and mingle with fellow comic con enthusiasts. The motor city comic con is a fan convention held in novi, michigan, united states, at the. Marvel masters teach the comic book business at detroit area classes oct 31, 2016 by m lapham in the 1970s arvell jones and keith pollard were among the artists who came out of detroit. Ecbacc east coast black age of comics convention home.
Detroit lofi logan law and a media litter sandwich duration. Have a look at our comprehensive book festival calendar, save your favorites and start cracking some books open. The concept is a detroit based collaboration between the detroit optimist society, the hungry dudes, and. Back 2 black panel part ibrandon thomas, tj sterling, n steven harris, gil ashby, miles vanmetervaultofmidnight weve recently seen a resurgence and hunger for representation in comic books, however, the challenge of crafting culturally accurate narratives for characters can be a daunting task for black comic book writers, artists, and editors to shoulder. I have been a longtime fan of comics, especially comics that feature marginalized characters andor are written by marginalized people, said cadwell. The motor city black age was established by an artistwriter of the comic book genre andre batts, in 2009. Southfield, michigan, comic book retailer michael goldman, owner of motor city comics, staged the first motor city comic con at the dearborn civic center in 1989. See whos going to motor city comic con 2020 in novi, mi. After starting his illustration career in commercial. We are currently closed to the public as per governor witmers stay home stay safe order.
Featured are exhibitors that cater to a wide spectrum of. After many years of going to comic book conventions across the u. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. The collectible convention for comic books, toys and non sports cards, action figures, hot wheels and more. The first year show was one of the larger comic book conventions in the state, and drew people from all over the region. May 15, 2019 the annual festival has become michigan s largest and longest running comic book culture convention, returning to novis suburban collection showplace. Located at the scenic grand traverse resort, c4 is northern michigan s perfect gathering of comic book creators, exhibitors, and fans. Featured are exhibitors that cater to a widespectrum of interests including comic books, magazines, toys, games, star wars, star trek, anime, manga, cosplay, artwork. As the center of the us automotive industry, the motor city gathers dealers and exhibitors from all across the country, offering a variety of.
Black girls are the game gaming round table discussion. List of past comic cons that does not have a future date yet. Michael golden michael golden is an american comic book artist and writer best known for his late1970s work on marvel comics the micronauts, as well as his cocreation of the characters rogue and bucky ohare. Detroit native alice cooper returns home for motor city comic con. Knowledge is power at prestigious book festivals like the texas book festival and wordstock. The treelined suburbs of oakland are a 20to40minute drive north of downtown detroit. Cherry capital comic con c4 is a comic book convention that celebrates the medium of comics, rather than a specific genre. Youmacon is a celebration of japanese animation, videogames, popular culture and costuming, and its influence on our own culture over the past few decades. Arvell jones and his brother, desmond, were raised in detroit, michigan, and were both active in early comic book fandom. Held in novi, michigan, motor city comic con boasts the reputation of being the states largest event of its kind.
Our plans for motor city comic con 2020 are coming together quickly, and we cant wait to share our. Common themes throughout the event are anime japanese animation, video games, japanesestyle artwork and comics, and the rising internet culture influenced by all of the above. A pre convention signing event for the motor city black age comic convention was held nov. The event featured several creative teams that were set to be featured at the full convention the next day in detroit. May 1820, 2018, suburban collection showplace, black lightning. With stores in canton, west bloomfield, and pontiac were right around the corner from most of detroit. Comics, toys, books, cosplay, anime, video games, star wars, original artwork, trading cards, comic creators and celebrity.
Welcome to the website of metro detroit s finest comic book store. Back to the past is one of the most visited comic book stores in detroit, michigan. Most comprehensive list of 2020 comic book conventions dates and locations around the country. More than 40 vendor tables packed with over a 100,000 new and vintage comic books, action figures collectibles and more. Detroit author of marvels black bolt releases new comic. Just like any other expo or convention, anime cons often have panels, which are open ended discussions involving some predetermined topic around anime and manga.
Metro detroit native saladin ahmed has been writing for years. Astronomicon is metro detroits newest pop culture convention. Africoz cosplay is defined as popculture cosplay with a cultural or aesthetic focus on portrayals of black characters. Along with fellow detroiters and future comics professionals rich buckler, tom orzechowski, keith pollard, jim starlin, al milgrom, michael netzer, and others, jones worked on the detroit triple fan fair, one of the earliest comic book conventions, and published the local.
Since weve been in the game for over 30 years, weve got some tricks up our sleeves and magic in the works. Midwest ethnic convention for comics and arts celebrating the heru in you. The signature event was founded in philadelphia, pennsylvania in may 2002 by mr. Heroescon is one of the largest independent comic book conventions still operating. Yumy odom and the organization was registered in 2008. The motor city black age xi 2020 the movement continues year xi of the motor city black age of comics convention come out and meet creators artists writers animators of color and other like minds of those that are under represented in the mainstream of the comic book and animation industries. Michigan comic con detroit, grand rapids dates comic.
Pablo marcos his signature character was marvel comics the zombie, for which marcos drew all but one story in the blackandwhite horrorcomics magazine tales of the zombie 19731975. Save motor city black age of comicsmanga con 2020 to your collection. The definitive 100 greatest black comic book superheroesvillains. Tcf centers flexible exhibit hall configurations ensures prime space for all exhibitors and ease of event flow for attendees. On sunday march 15th at 8am, be at northside events and social club knights of columbus 2100 east 71 st st indianapolis, in. Commonly, comic conventions are multiday events hosted at convention centers, hotels, or college campuses. A veteran comicbook buff, cadwell said the idea of teaming up with mcbacc to promote diversity is satisfying and exciting.
By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and privacy policy. This will be pablo marcos debut appearance at detroit s, michigan comic con. Motor city comic con turns 30 culture detroit detroit. The motor city tattoo expo has always attracted crowds. Antecedents to the motor city comic con include the seminal multigenre convention, the detroit triple fan fair, which was. Midwest media expo, a midsized comic con in the detroit area, has cancelled this years event due to issues with the hotel. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. The biggest and baddest motor city comic con yet is sure to get your adrenaline pumping. Ecbaccs africozplay costume contest is a new way in which ecbacc can fulfill its mission of celebrating positive images of blacks africandescended people in the comic book and scifi industry. Michigan comic convention lands val kilmer for its 2019 pop culture event posted mar 20, 2019 actor val kilmer is scheduled to be at the second annual michigan comic convention in detroit. Xtrava con comic book, toys and nonsports card show. Michigan comic convention lands val kilmer for its 2019.
Sons of anarchy star charlie hunnam coming to detroit. Charlie hunnam, star of fxs hit bikergang drama sons of anarchy, will be revving his way to metro detroit. Motor city black age of comicsmanga con 2020 tickets. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences for. Anime programs featured throughout the day and hourly door prizes begin at noon. Oct 11, 2018 comiquecon 2018 will gather female comic book artists, writers and fans in metro detroit to give women a stronger voice in the pop culture niche. And then theres entertaining mainstays like comiccon international. Jan 21, 2020 comic illustrators and native detroiters arvell jones, kieth pollard, and the late rich buckler played major roles in marvel comics starting in the early 70s, and artist art sims, also from. Motor city black age of comics convention green brain.