Eebee Con | Indie Manga & Anime Tradeshow

Food TrucksVendors**$250 Black Ops 7 tournament**$100 Cosplay contest**

IG/Tik Tok : @eebeecon

• 🕹️ $250 Esports Tournament
• 👗 $100 Cosplay Contest
• 🎯 Casual gaming + arcade vibes throughout the event

Come compete, show out, or just watch the hype unfold.

• Indie manga & comic vendors
• Original art, prints, and exclusive merch
• Food trucks & chill hangout spaces
• A welcoming space for new and upcoming creators

Whether you’re a creator, fan, or gamer, EeBeeCon is built for you.

You can watch YouTube videos for years…
or you can sit face-to-face with people who’ve actually done it.
At Eebee Con, the panels are built for:
• Indie manga creators
• Comic artists
• Writers
• Anyone tired of guessing their next move
What makes these panels different?
🚫 No vague motivation talk
🚫 No “just keep grinding” speeches
✅ Real industry paths
✅ Real mistakes explained
✅ Real answers you don’t get online
🎤 Anthony Piper
Creator of Trill League / Hollywood Comic Insider
• Creator and writer of Trill League, a fast-growing indie comic series blending hip-hop, sports, and superhero culture
• Hollywood comic book insider with experience navigating mainstream and independent publishing pipelines
• Known for breaking down how creators can turn passion projects into real IP
• Passionate advocate for Black-owned comics and indie creator visibility
• Panel Focus: Breaking into comics, branding your IP, and leveling up from indie to industry
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🏪 Ken (Owner of Drawn to Comics)
Comic Book Shop Owner / Industry Gatekeeper
• Owner of Drawn to Comics, one of Arizona’s most respected comic book shops
• Deep experience working directly with publishers, indie creators, and local artists
• Expert in what comic shops actually look for when carrying indie books
• Regular supporter of emerging creators through events, signings, and community outreach
• Panel Focus: How to get your comic into stores & what retailers want from indie creators
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📚 Kevin Phipps
Creator of Shadow Blade Saga (Image Comics)
• Creator of Shadow Blade Saga, published through Image Comics
• Proven success transitioning from indie creator to major publisher
• Skilled storyteller known for strong world-building and character-driven narratives
• Actively mentors creators on pitching, production, and creator ownership
• Panel Focus: Getting published, pitching to Image Comics, and creator-owned success
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🖋️ Anthony (One Nation Manga)
Indie Manga Publisher / Community Builder
• Founder of One Nation Manga, a platform spotlighting indie mangaka
• Dedicated to building a lane for Western manga creators
• Experience in manga production, branding, and audience growth
• Advocate for creators owning their stories and building community-driven success
• Panel Focus: Publishing indie manga, growing readership, and creating your own movement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

2625 W Baseline Rd, 2625 West Baseline Road, Tempe, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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