The latest 24 Hour Comics Day Lead-Up Events!

More 24 Hour Comics Day Lead-Up Events | Now through October | Various Locations | Virtual and In-Person | All Ages | Free

In honor of the 20th Annual 24 Hour Comics Day (In-Person and Virtual), we're partnering with the City of Albuquerque to celebrate the cultural significance of comic arts with a variety of comics events!

 Events still to come...
(including some new additions)

Thursday, September 21 @ 5:00 PM
Comics Workshop for Teens - Mini Comics! What's the Big idea?
An 8-step method to get to the heart of storytelling in a tiny 8-page comic.
An In-Person Event at Erna Ferguson Library

 

 

Friday, September 22 @ 3:00 PM
Comics Professional Development for Librarians - Basic Level
How it feels to participate in a comics workshop, how to lead a comics workshop, and how to apply what you learn to building a collection.
An Online Presentation via Zoom

 

Wednesday, September 27 @ 3:00 PM
Comics Professional Development for Librarians - Advanced Level
How it feels to participate in a comics workshop, how to lead a comics workshop, and how to apply what you learn to building a collection.
An Online Presentation via Zoom

  

Thursday, September 28 @ 12:45 PM
Comics Workshop for Kids - Let's Make Comics!  What's a Comic?
An 8-step method to get to the heart of storytelling in a tiny 8-page comic.
An In-Person Event at South Broadway Branch Library

Saturday-Sunday, October 7-8, Noon to Noon
20th Annual 24 Hour Comics Day
24 Hours. 1440 Minutes. 86,400 Seconds.  
It's the 20th Anniversary for the global celebration of creativity that is 24 Hour Comics Day!  Create a complete 24 page comic book in 24 consecutive hours!

Please click here to register for 24 Hour Comics Day via Eventbrite.
You can attend VIRTUALLY or IN-PERSON!

 

Depending where you are, there is a satellite event in Los Alamos at

Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse,

and on the East Coast, our friends at Sequential Artists Workshop in Gainesville, Florida are also celebrating the day!

A hybrid event presented live at the International District Branch Library in Albuquerque, NM and online via Zoom

 

Questions? Please contact Jeff.
Stay safe, be well, and make comics!

 

24 Hour Comics Day Lead-Up Events are presented in partnership with the City of Albuquerque.

Stephen McCranie (Space Boy) Interview!

Stephen McCranie Interview | Saturday, September 16 | 5:00 PM MDT | DATA Charter School | 1011 Lamberton Pl NE | Albuquerque, NM | 87107  

7000 BC is very pleased to announce an interview with New Mexico's own award winning cartoonist Stephen McCranie! From his days with Mal and Chad at UNM's Daily Lobo, Stephen has rocketed to become creator of Space Boy. He also found time to pen Brick by Brick, a collection of comic essays on mastering sustainable creativity and the pursuit of a creative practice that lasts a lifetime.

Stephen has certainly found the key to that creative practice for himself. Having been picked up by Philomel Books where he produced three Mal and Chad graphic novels, Stephen moved on to create Space Boy for Webtoons' Challenge League Contest. He took the top prize, winning $30,000 and a contract with Webtoons that continues to sustain him. That's no small feat. Space Boy ranks among the top sci-fi webcomics on Webtoons, the largest webcomic platform in the world with over 85 million subscribers.  Print versions of Space Boy are also available in single volume and omnibus editions from Dark Horse Comics.

The event is graciously being hosted by the Digital Arts and Technology Academy (DATA) Charter School. For those attending in-person, Stephen and members of 7000 BC will stick around for drinks, snacks, and any questions or comics of your own that you'd like to share. 7000 BC will return to DATA to provide guest instruction at DATA's comic class in late September.

Register through Eventbrite:

Join us over Zoom if you CLICK HERE.

Join us In-Person if you CLICK HERE.

This event is a part of 7000 BC's celebration of comic art that is the 20th Annual 24 Hour Comics Day. Find out more about 7000 BC's 24 Hour Comics Day Events HERE (in-person) or HERE (virtual).

Questions? Please contact jeff@7000bc.org.

This event is brought to you by 7000 BC in partnership with DATA Charter School and the City of Albuquerque.

24 Hour Comics Day Lead-Up Events Continue

24 Hour Comics Day Lead-Up Events | Now through October | Various Locations | Virtual and In-Person | All Ages | Free

In honor of the 20th Annual 24 Hour Comics Day (In-Person and Virtual), we're partnering with the City of Albuquerque to celebrate the cultural significance of comic arts with a variety of comics events!

 Events still to come...

Friday, September 8 @ 3:00 PM
Comics Professional Development for Librarians - Basic Level
How it feels to participate in a comics workshop, how to lead a comics workshop, and how to apply what you learn to building a collection.  Contact Jeff for more info.
An Online Presentation via Zoom

 

Saturday, September 16 @ 5:00 PM

The Evolution of Jeff Smith: From Bone to Tuki

A Live Interview, Q & A, and Free Raffle

UPDATE!  PLEASE READ!

Jeff Smith is recuperating from a cardiac arrest suffered on August 13th.  The Cartoon Books team has announced that all of Jeff's in-person appearances for the year have been cancelled.  However, because he will be attending via Zoom, this event has not yet been changed.  They are waiting for a bit to see how Jeff is doing and if he feels up to it.

If Jeff cancels, we will still have an event at DATA Charter School on Saturday, September 16th.  The new event will be an interview with Stephen McCranie (Space Boy, Mal and Chad), who was planned to be Jeff's interviewer.  We will still have the interview with Jeff at a later date, when his health allows.

More info HERE.

Best known for the self-published comic book series Bone, multi-award winning Jeff Smith is one of the most popular cartoonists in the world.  His engaging comics storytelling can now be seen exploring the dawn of humanity in Tuki!

Jeff will be interviewed by New Mexico's own Stephen McCranie.  Stephen is the cartoonist behind Space Boy, one of the top sci-fi webcomics in the world!

Please Click here to register via Eventbrite.  You can attend VIRTUALLY or IN-PERSON!

A hybrid event presented live at DATA Charter School and online via Zoom.
 

Friday, September 21 @ 5:00 PM
Comics Workshop for Teens - Mini Comics! What's the Big idea?
An 8-step method to get to the heart of storytelling in a tiny 8-page comic.
An In-Person Event at Erna Ferguson Library

 

 

Friday, September 22 @ 3:00 PM
Comics Professional Development for Librarians - Basic Level
How it feels to participate in a comics workshop, how to lead a comics workshop, and how to apply what you learn to building a collection.
An Online Presentation via Zoom

 

Friday, September 27 @ 9:15 AM
Comics Professional Development for Librarians - Advanced Level
How it feels to participate in a comics workshop, how to lead a comics workshop, and how to apply what you learn to building a collection.
An Online Presentation via Zoom

  

Saturday-Sunday, October 7-8, Noon to Noon
20th Annual 24 Hour Comics Day
24 Hours. 1440 Minutes. 86,400 Seconds.  
It's the 20th Anniversary for the global celebration of creativity that is 24 Hour Comics Day!  Create a complete 24 page comic book in 24 consecutive hours!

Please click here to register for 24 Hour Comics Day via Eventbrite.
You can attend VIRTUALLY or IN-PERSON!

A hybrid event presented live at the International District Branch Library and online via Zoom

 

Questions? Please contact Jeff.
Stay safe, be well, and make comics!

 

24 Hour Comics Day Lead-Up Events are presented in partnership with the City of Albuquerque.

Jeff Smith Live Interview!

The Evolution of Jeff Smith | 24 Hour Comics Day Lead-Up Event | Saturday, September 16, 2023 | 5:00 PM | DATA Charter School | 7601 Central Ave NE | Albuquerque, NM 87108

 

 

The Evolution of Jeff Smith: From Bone to Tuki

Live Interview, Q & A, and Free Raffle
Interview by Stephen McCranie (Space Boy, Mal and Chad)

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UPDATE!  PLEASE READ!

Jeff Smith is recuperating from a cardiac arrest suffered on August 13th.  The Cartoon Books team has announced that all of Jeff's in-person appearances for the year have been cancelled.  However, because he will be attending via Zoom, this event has not yet been changed.  They are waiting for a bit to see how Jeff is doing and if he feels up to it.

If Jeff cancels, we will still have an event at DATA Charter School on Saturday, September 16th.  The new event will be an interview with Stephen McCranie (Space Boy, Mal and Chad), who was planned to be Jeff's interviewer.  We will still have the interview with Jeff at a later date, when his health allows.

We will let you know when we hear from Cartoon Books.  All tickets to the event are free.

If you feel motivated to help cartoonists who cannot afford medical expenses, consider making a donation to  the Hero Intiative.  The Hero Initiative creates a financial safety net for comic creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. Since inception, the Hero Initiative has been fortunate enough to benefit creators with more than $1 million worth of much-needed aid, fueled by your contributions! It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
5:00 PM MDT 

Live at DATA Charter School and online via Zoom

 Multi-award winning Jeff Smith (yes, that Jeff Smith!) is one of the most popular cartoonists in the world.  Best known for the self-published comic book series Bone, his books have been translated into more than thirty languages.  His engaging comics storytelling, also seen in RASL, Rose, Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil, and more, can now be seen exploring the dawn of humanity in Tuki!.

 

Join 7000 BC as we interview Jeff Smith from his home in Columbus, Ohio.  Jeff will talk with us about his early days creating indie comics, how things have evolved creatively and practically from then until now, and how that's all led to his current work with Tuki!  At the end we'll have a Q&A, and then raffle off a few signed copies of his books.

The interview will be run by New Mexico's own award winning cartoonist Stephen McCranie!  Stephen began his career with Mal and Chad in the University of New Mexico's newspaper.  His current series, Space Boy, is among the top sci-fi webcomics in the world.  We'll raffle off a few copies of his books as well.

 

The event is graciously being hosted by the Digital Arts and Technology Academy (DATA) Charter School.  For those attending in-person, Stephen and members of 7000 BC will stick around for drinks, snacks, and any questions or comics of your own that you'd like to share.
 

 

 

This is a hybrid event presented in partnership with the City of Albuquerque.

 

Atomicon is Coming August 5th!

Atomicon  | August 5, 2023 | 10 AM - 5 PM | Mesa Public Library | 2400 Central Ave | Los Alamos, NM

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Atomicon is returning Saturday, August 5th!  

Vendors, artists, lectures, workshops, contests, so many activities, so much mayhem!

7000 BC will have vendors in Fuller Lodge, artwork in the Step Up Gallery, and workshops, lectures, and caricatures on the 2nd Floor. Here's the details!

Learn about 7000 BC's Educational Programs, find free mini-workshop packets, and other information about how 7000 BC can enhance your comics experience.  If you have questions about your own art or writing, feel free stop by and ask for feedback!  If we're not there, try us in the vendor area of Fuller Lodge.

Help us create a comic throughout the day, with the help of YOU.  7000 BC will create the first panel and ANYONE is welcome to WRITE AND DRAW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!   When you finish your panel, add it to the page and let the next person carry the story onward.  When Atomicon ends, we'll post the entire comic online.

Check out the Artomicon Gallery!  7000 BC artists will join other local creators in the Artomicon Gallery with comics, sci-fi, and fantasy art.  Check it out!
 
Live caricatures by Paul Ziomek!  From 12:45pm to 2:45pm.  Look for him upstairs by the window, or sign up to get a free caricature at the 7000 BC table.

Buy locally created comics! 7000 BC members will have comics, original art, and more on sale in Fuller Lodge.

Cosplay, Superhero Obstacle Course, Free Popcorn, and more!!!

Workshops and Lectures
Teens and Adults

10 AM Workshop (Upstairs) - What Are Comics? (Opening Up Panels, Contents, and the Space Between)
    An introduction to what makes a comic a comic. A panel a panel. And a gutter a truly fascinating place to be. What Are Comics? explores what makes the comics medium unique, how we are acculturated to comics, and the interaction between the comics creator and the comics reader.

11 AM Workshop (Upstairs) - The Shape of Characters to Come (Character Definition and Quick Draw Mug Shots)
    Visualizing a character's stance by their stance, within a wall of ugly (and otherwise) mugs. The Shape of Characters to Come explores the use of simple shapes and design to communicate with the reader before they've read a single word.
   
12 PM Lecture (Upstairs) - Time and Space on a Page (A Theoretical Treatise on Comics and Science)
    The archaeology of comics, science, and the quest for the Unified Theory. Explore the history and use of science in comics. See how the visual language of comic books has tackled everything from explanations of how Superman flies to the development of the Manhattan Project.
   
2 PM Workshop (Betty Ehart Center) - What Are Comics? (Opening Up Panels, Contents, and the Space Between)
    An introduction to what makes a comic a comic. A panel a panel. And a gutter a truly fascinating place to be. What Are Comics? explores what makes the comics medium unique, how we are acculturated to comics, and the interaction between the comics creator and the comics reader.
   
3 PM Workshop (Upstairs) - The Covenant of the Arc (Character Arcs and Story Arcs)
    Weaving the patchwork of pathways through your story. The Covenant of the Arc explores a variety of narrative arcs that are useful in establishing the structure of a story.
   
4 PM Lecture (Upstairs) - The Sleep of Reason (Monsters, Evolution, and Comics)
    Monsters have controlled the evolution of comics. What have we wrought? The Sleep of Reason discusses the historical development of comics and how monsters, both fictional and non-fictional have created changes in comics content and publication.

Comics Workshop for Tweens at Taylor Ranch Library!

Comics Workshop for Tweens | Saturday, July 29, 2023 | 10:30 AM | Taylor Ranch Branch Library | 5700 Bogart NW | Albuquerque, NM 87120

 

Comics Workshop for Tweens

Taylor Ranch Branch Library

Saturday, July 29, 2023

10:30 AM  

 

How What Why Are Comics?
An introduction to what makes a comic a comic. A panel a panel. And a gutter a truly fascinating place to be!  Join us as we guide you through the fun of combining words and pictures to make your own comics in this fast-paced, hands-on workshop!

 

Questions? Please contact Jeff.
 Stay safe, be well, and make comics!

Atomicon is Coming August 5th!

Atomicon  | August 5, 2023 | 10 AM - 5 PM | Mesa Public Library | 2400 Central Ave | Los Alamos, NM

Atomicon is returning Saturday, August 5th!  

Vendors, artists, lectures, workshops, contests, so many activities, so much mayhem!

7000 BC will have vendors in Fuller Lodge, artwork in the Step Up Gallery, and workshops, lectures, and caricatures on the 2nd Floor. Here's the details!

Learn about 7000 BC's Educational Programs, find free mini-workshop packets, and other information about how 7000 BC can enhance your comics experience.  If you have questions about your own art or writing, feel free stop by and ask for feedback!  If we're not there, try us in the vendor area of Fuller Lodge.

Help us create a comic throughout the day, with the help of YOU.  7000 BC will create the first panel and ANYONE is welcome to WRITE AND DRAW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!   When you finish your panel, add it to the page and let the next person carry the story onward.  When Atomicon ends, we'll post the entire comic online.

Check out the Artomicon Gallery!  7000 BC artists will join other local creators in the Artomicon Gallery with comics, sci-fi, and fantasy art.  Check it out!
 
Live caricatures by Paul Ziomek!  From 12:45pm to 2:45pm.  Look for him upstairs by the window, or sign up to get a free caricature at the 7000 BC table.

Buy locally created comics! 7000 BC members will have comics, original art, and more on sale in Fuller Lodge.

Workshops and Lectures
Teens and Adults

10 AM Workshop (Upstairs) - What Are Comics? (Opening Up Panels, Contents, and the Space Between)
    An introduction to what makes a comic a comic. A panel a panel. And a gutter a truly fascinating place to be. What Are Comics? explores what makes the comics medium unique, how we are acculturated to comics, and the interaction between the comics creator and the comics reader.

11 AM Workshop (Upstairs) - The Shape of Characters to Come (Character Definition and Quick Draw Mug Shots)
    Visualizing a character's stance by their stance, within a wall of ugly (and otherwise) mugs. The Shape of Characters to Come explores the use of simple shapes and design to communicate with the reader before they've read a single word.
   
12 PM Lecture (Upstairs) - Time and Space on a Page (A Theoretical Treatise on Comics and Science)
    The archaeology of comics, science, and the quest for the Unified Theory. Explore the history and use of science in comics. See how the visual language of comic books has tackled everything from explanations of how Superman flies to the development of the Manhattan Project.
   
2 PM Workshop (Betty Ehart Center) - What Are Comics? (Opening Up Panels, Contents, and the Space Between)
    An introduction to what makes a comic a comic. A panel a panel. And a gutter a truly fascinating place to be. What Are Comics? explores what makes the comics medium unique, how we are acculturated to comics, and the interaction between the comics creator and the comics reader.
   
3 PM Workshop (Upstairs) - The Covenant of the Arc (Character Arcs and Story Arcs)
    Weaving the patchwork of pathways through your story. The Covenant of the Arc explores a variety of narrative arcs that are useful in establishing the structure of a story.
   
4 PM Lecture (Upstairs) - The Sleep of Reason (Monsters, Evolution, and Comics)
    Monsters have controlled the evolution of comics. What have we wrought? The Sleep of Reason discusses the historical development of comics and how monsters, both fictional and non-fictional have created changes in comics content and publication.