The Schomburg's 'SchomCom 2023' Black Comic Book Festival

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Apr 10, 2023

The Schomburg Center's Black Comic Book Festival returns in person for the first time since 2020! Each year, this event offers participants the opportunity to meet established and up-and-coming comic book creators, join conversations with artists in the field and show off their best cosplay. Kadiatou Tubman, manager of education programs and outreach for the center, previews this year's festival.

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