Black Comic Book Day At The Akron-Summit County Public Library

Come celebrate the Black experience, history, and contribution to sequential art at Black Comic Book Day! Featuring a panel discussion open to all, and a networking segment for local Black artists.

Join and participate in a special event, programmed in partnership with Literary Akron, focusing on Black history and participation in the comic book industry. Black Comic Book Day will start with a three speaker panel, open to everyone, followed by a networking section for local Black artists and writers.

Visual artists are encouraged to sign up for tables at the event by September 4: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSe.../viewform...

Panel Topics:

-Black history, representation and perspective, and changing views on race in comics.

-Working in the comics industry as a Black professional, then and now.

-Comic books as a tool for community involvement and social justice.

-How AI is changing the industry and how that might affect Black creators.

Networking segment: “Comics Connect!” — A mixer event aimed at connecting local visual artists with black writers.

Event by Akron-Summit County Public Library

60 S High St, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44326

Duration: 3 hr