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The Library District is bringing together local and national artists and writers, comic book shops, cosplayers, and crafts makers for a full day celebration of all things comics.Dive into panels and workshops, music from BLACKROS3, a documentary about the “Star Wars Holiday Special,” signings, and photo ops.
Visit the awesome vendors in our artist alley and courtyard marketplace - check out comics, artwork, toys, crafts, and one-on-one encounters between comics readers and comics makers.
Suit up as your favorite character and meet cosplayers from Critical Care Comics, Saber Guild - Nar Shaddaa Temple, and the Las Vegas Avengers (note: please leave the weapons at home!).
Immerse yourself in Padawan training and celebrate 85 years of Batman with our Caped Crusader themed escape room.
Make pool noodle lightsabers, superhero face masks, and more in our Kids Courtyard.
Enjoy delicious noms from Somthin’ to Taco ‘Bout, Slidin' Thru, and ice cream from Ben & Jerry's.
Get body art by Magic Wand Face Painting.
Special guests include:
• Professor/Writer | Ben Saunders (Series Editor for the acclaimed Penguin Classics Marvel Collection, founder Minor in Comics Studies at the University of Oregon)
• Artist | Cat Farris (“My Boyfriend is a Bear,” “The Ghoul Next Door”)
• Writer/Artist | Caitlin Like (“The Hundreth Voice,” “Maiden of the Machine”)
• Writer | Chris Roberson ("iZombie," "Hellboy and the B.R.P.D.")
• Costumers | Jez Roth & Cosplay Vegas
• Writer/Artist | Dr D.C. -Dukes and Ronnie Dukes ("Daizee & the DUKES of Chuco," "A.W.O.L.: Cruz Ochoa")
• Artist/Writer/Educator/Publisher | Jean Marie Munson (“Stretch Marks”)
• Writer | Jeff Parker (“Batman 66,” “X-Men: First Class,” “Meteor Man”)
• Artist/Inventor | Spencer Brinkerhoff III (“You Can Draw Comic Book Characters: a Step-by-step Guide for Learning to Draw More Than 25 Comic Book Characters”)
• Translator/Writer/Folklorist | Zack Davisson (“X-men: Demon Days,” “Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai: Ghosts, Demons, Monsters and other Creepy Creatures from Japan”)
We believe that the power of comics can inspire, educate and bring people together like no other medium, so whether you're a long-time fan of comic art or have never picked up a graphic novel before, you’ll find something for you!
Join us for a FREE unforgettable experience at the 16th annual Vegas Valley comic Book Festival. For more information, please call 702.507.3459.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Clark County Library, ChargePoint, 1401 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, United States,Whitney, Nevada