East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention (ECBACC)
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.
In The News
- The East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention celebrates 22 years of connecting Black comic book creators with fans, Philadelphia Inquirer, May 24, 2023.
- Atlantic City library workshops unpack black comics characters, Press of Atlantic City, February 15, 2017.
Info
- Facebook: @ECBACC.page
- Pictures: Flyer Gallery
- X/Twitter: @ECBACC
