Our 2012 Events Celebrate BCBD in Atlanta, Chicago and New York.
Click here to see who came to our NYC event
Check out some of the Black comic artists and writers who supported our 2011 nationwide events.
ATLANTA
THE NEW ART ORDER/ ONYXCON officially has Days (plural) for Black Comic Book Day(s)! This national/international celebration is
growing. Please see all of the following events and plan to attend with your
friends and family in ATLANTA, GA!
We start with ...
FEBRUARY 4th 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
at The Southwest - Cascade Library Branch on Cascade Road!
3665 Cascade Road, Atlanta, GA 30331-2105
(404) 699-6363
There will be a talk on Black Comics creators and the entire Black Age of Comics Movement facilitated by Joseph R Wheeler III- THE NAO/ONYXCON
Artist/Founder/President! A cast of other local Artist will also attend and share their perspectives on the business and creation of
comics and related media!
*FREE and Open to the public!
Auburn Avenue Research Library TALK!
FEBRUARY 9th, 2012 at 7pm!
101 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta GA 30303-2503
404.730.4001
Introduction to the Black Age of Comics: Past, Present, and Future
Community Discussion
In recognition of Black History Month and in collaboration with OnyxCon, the Auburn Avenue Research Library presents, Introduction to the
Black Age of Comics: Past, Present, and Future, a community discussion on the historical and contemporary presence of Africana culture and
experience. This event will be facilitated by Joseph R. Wheeler III, founder of Atlanta’s Onyx Con Convention, which celebrates the presence of the African Diaspora in popular arts and culture.
*FREE & open to the public!
ATLANTA'S GRAND FINALE!
BLACK COMIC BOOK DAY CELEBRATION CONVENTION at South Fulton Arts Center! Brought to you by ONYXCON!
Saturday, February 11, 2011$5 general admission $3 - 12 and under
4645 Butner Road
College Park, Ga 30349
THIS IS THE BIG SATURDAY YOU WILL ALL CHERISH! Expect all the excitement of ONYXCON with a focus on the past, present, and future of
the African Diaspora in comics and related Popular Arts! Vending, contest, door prizes, free drawing space known as 'THE WALL', music
vibes, an Afrikan Martial Arts lecture & demonstration, and great snacks by Sugar Mama's Cakes and Catering!
Expected guest include:
- Jay Potts of World of Hurt (online comic & graphic novel)
- Master illustrator MSHINDO KUUMBA I
- James MASE Mason of Street Team and Urban Shogun
- Writer Milton Davis of Meji and Changa's Safari
- Chris Miller of Nukkulhedz comic
- Legendary writers TANANARIVE DUE & STEVEN BARNES
and MORE!!!
Did you know that the word 'Hero' comes from an ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) name?
Did you know that Orrin C Evans created the 1st all Black staff
produced comic book ever?
Did you know that Jackie Ormes was the 1st Black lady comic book artist?
Do you know the names of the other Black Age of Comics related
conventions besides ONYXCON all over the nation?
This is the other Black history that we want to share with the YOU!
So, join us for these events and learn even MORE!
- ONYXCON
CHICAGO
Saturday, February 11, 2012 CHICAGO
DuSable Museum's Hot Trading Post Gift Shop
56th and Cottage Grove
2 pm to 5 pmTurtel Onli of ONLI STUDIOS will be signing these exciting books,"NOG NU, NOG IS BACK!! Team BLANGA, SASA, & Malcolm-10" along with talking about the growing international Black Age movement and how to participate in the Chicago Black Age of Comics Clubin Chicago. The DuSable museum's gift shop sells a variety of Black Age books everyday.
That evening, Feb.11th, 2012 from 6pm to 10pm ONLI STUDIOS will be presenting a Black Age Exhibition at ONLI STUDIOS' new gallery/studio at 34th and South Racine 4th floor of the Bridgeport Art Center. www.blackageofcomics.com or 773-726-1610 for details. ONLI STUDIOS site is www.onlistudios.com
NEW YORK
Saturday, February 18, 2012 NEW YORK
Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe.
2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
(Between 124th and 125th Streets).
New York, NY 10027.
Tel: 212-665-7400
11:30 - 3:30 pmWe'll be returning to Hue Man Books and Cafe in Harlem, the site of last year's event that attracted more than 90 creators, fans, and members of the press.
For More Info email jerrycraft@aol.com