About Us
This isn't your ordinary Comic Book Convention
This event will be pimping out original concepts and ideas for the entertainment industry. Our talent is fresh and ready to meet your delectable delights. Come hungry because the artists at this event are ready to give you your worthy desires.
This event will also be highlighting the History of Black Wall Street.
Wide-Ranging Selection
Meet and talk with Artists, Writers, Actors, Cos-players, Models, Press Media, Vendors, Photographers, and Fine Art Majors. Also there will be discussion panel in a separate room to learn and ask questions about this ever changing entertainment industry.
Helpful Staff
Our handlers for the Convention will be fun and labelled as Top Flight Security. The staff of the convention and the Hampton Inn Hotel employees are here to make sure that all guest and attendees have a meaningful and great experience. The personnel of Black Label ComiCon and head CEO Eric M. Cooper pride ourselves in being different and producing impacting events.
This Comic Con is in Dedication to Black Wall Street
This era in history was about Black American Entrepreneurship
Greenwood is a historic freedom colony in Tulsa, Oklahoma that was one of the most prominent concentrations of African-American businesses in the United States during the early 20th century. It was popularly known as America's "Black Wall Street" until the Tulsa race riot of 1921
Black Label ComiCon's Mission is to Embrace Creativity & New Ideas
This comic convention will focus on Creators that have their Own Independent Properties, the courage to show their talents and ingenuity to our gracious attendees.
This Convention will Center around Entrepreneurship
Black Wall Street was a thriving Black Owned Business Era. Now is the time to bring that philosophy back in a media style fashion. It's time to start teaching People of Color to own and operate businesses.
Promote The Truth that "Black Dollars Matter!"
The Black American Dollar is a powerful force in the American Market Place. Black Americans spend ( 1.2 Trillion Dollars ) Annually in the United States and at the same time very little percentage of this currency returns back as investments for the Black Community. WE as a people need to learn how to invest into Businesses, Products, & Services that best represent People of Color and their needs. Black Label ComiCon is honored to be such a platform.
Share with others the importance of this event and the meaning behind it!
This is the first Comic Con of it's kind and the Black Label ComiCon Organizers Challenge You to SHARE this event with others. This event could change a person's life forever and that person or persons may possibly make a positive impact in your own community. Giving people the gift of Knowledge & Awareness is Priceless!
Black Label ComiCon is in association with Chocolate Nation Studios
ComiCon Merchandise
Black Label Comic Con Short Sleeve Shirt
Front and Back Illustrated by Phoe-nix Nebula. Available in S - 3 XL
$ 30.00 which includes shipping in the United States and comes with (1) Express Lanyard Pass.
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11" x 17" inches posters
Pick either Poster (A) The original Black Label ComiCon Poster or
(B) Chocolate Nation Studios B.L.C.C. for $20 Which will include One (1) Poster and One (1) Express Lanyard Pass that will be shipped within the United States.
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Payments for Passes & Producer Tables & Donations
Thank you all for your support and contributions to Black Label ComiCon. We appreciate all the Love that you have shown us.
Special Media Guest Trevor Bell
Cosplayer
Fitness Model
Trevor Bell is full-time fitness model at Wilhelmina Models and Cos-player based in New York City. Entering the cosplay scene just last year, Trevor has went viral on social media for his superhero cosplay, receiving millions of views and features by Complex Magazine, The Root, and many more!
Inspirational
Welcome to the first ever show of Black Label Comic Con!
Disk Jockey: DJ OZNO / Producer Table
This DJ will bring a touch of Class to the vibe of this event and no off the wall loud music. This style of music will add to your over all experience at the first ever Black Label ComiCon on Aug 10th in downtown Philly.
DJ Ozno aka Alfonso Todd III has been around the comic con scene for years and has learned a little something from each and ever comic con or steam punk convention that he has attended. He even has his own convention in Allentown, PA called Itz-a-Con.
Alfonso is also a writer and creator of his own comic book.
Host: Hampton Inn Hotel (Philly Convention Center)
This is the first ever ticketed event at this Hampton Inn Hotel. The staff looks forward to this event and it has a created quite a buzz in the Greater Philadelphia area.
If you are interested in discounted room rates for this event please contact us at the bottom of the home page.
Bonus is that there is a CASH BAR!!!
Pub 1301 is managed and operated by Hampton Inn Hotels. This will be a full service ball during the event. Recommended Mimosas from 10am till 12pm, after that you can do your own thing ;-) please drink responsibly.
Producer & Guest Tables of B.L.C. 2019 are subject to change
Vendor and Media Table
Chris Fraley aka BLACKMAN. Actor/ Writer/ Producer/ Town Jester
Twitter: @blackmanfans
FB: @chrisfraleypresents
Instag: @blackmanempowers
Guest Character Book Signing
Ren`e
Actress & Model
She is also the graphic representation of Kira Maru in the Knight Seeker Novels aka Knight Seeker's love interest.
Tentative: Guest Character Book Signing
Shing Ka
Actor/Model/Film Producer
Shing is known as the graphic representation of Warlord Sage in the Knight Seeker Novels.
Producer Table
Father & Son Team
Writers & Illustrators of the comic book series Daddy Long Legs and The Inch Worm. www.motionillustrationz.com
Guest Character Book Signing
David Santiago
Known Champion of Comic Convention Cosplay Tournaments Nation Wide & the character representation of The Death Stealer in the novel called Merge.
Guest Producer Table
Writers/Producers
John III & Moana McAdams are the creators of the Wildcard Chronicles Comic Book Series.
Guest Producer Table
Phoe-nix Nebula
Writer / Artist / Martial Artist
A reincarnated master who creates art with spiritual and healing undertones. An artist that translates personal visions and messages for both self and others through color,spoken word and the tip of his sword.
Guest Producer Table
Vincent J. Roth
Film Producer / Actor / Lawyer / Writer
Creator of the Superhero Surge of Power. Founder of The Champions.
Guest Producer Table
T.J. Sterling
Writer/Illustrator/Producer
Owner of RAE Comics
Worked for Marvel & Dark Horse Comics
Guest Producer Table
Jabaar L. Brown
Writer/Illustrator/Producer
Founder of Underground Comic Con
Owner of Underground Comixxx
Guest Producer Table
Blair Smith
Writer/Illustrator/Colorist
Artist on a number of books, Knight Seeker, The Living Corpse, & many others.
Artist Producer Table
Doomsmith
Illustrator
Artist, Driver, Father, Brother, Mad Titan LLC member, Friend...
Stick around, Look around, Like some stuff, Voice your opinions, order commissions...doomsmith.deviantart.com
Guest Character Promo Signing
Simeon Hickey
Humble active soul in the realm of fitness and Cosplay. Simeon is the representation of a Lead Character in The Greenville Triangle (aka)
Black Wall Street.
Producers Table
Dion Floyd
Writer/Creator/Visionary
CEO of Aquaryus Entertainment Ventures Inc.
Guest Producers Table
A team of writers and artists that have come together to create comic book adventures and the founders of
Ocean City Comic Con in Maryland
Guest Media Actor
Bill Johnson
Model/Actor/Cosplayer
Bill Johnson has been an actor on a number of Theatrical Plays and on TV productions such as Luke Cage ext..
Guest Media Actor & Promo Signing
Brian Gregory (Bwildd)
Actor/Cosplayer/Writer
Actor on the Amazon series Columbia Heights; Bryan is also the representation of a Supporting Lead Character in The Greenville Triangle (aka) Black Wall Street.
Honored Knight Seeker Cosplayer
Rocko Dubbs
Maryland Police Officer/Husband/Father
Simply a Live Action Figure, Rocko states.
Producer Table
Steven Lisefski (gizmo)
Colorist/Illustrator
Creator of the webcomic
"The Starving Artist Gizmo"
Producer Table
Shawn McArthur
Writer/ Artist/ Producer
CEO of Divided District Studios
Producer Table
Ryan Brady
Comic Book Artist / Creator / Writer
Owner of Camden's Comics
http://www.camdenscomics.com/home.html
Guest Producer Table
Wayne Sutphin
Writer/ Illustrator/Novelist
I am bringing fresh new characters, perspectives, and stories to the comic industry.
Producers Table
Constant Hustle Comics
Creators / Writers / Comic Book Artists
our only drive is to provide all our fans with the diversity we see in our lives everyday. We want to change the face of heroes and the way their stories are told. Join us on this journey.
Producer Tables
Donald Lambert III
I'm a comic illustrator and I have been drawing since 3yrs old. Character design or re-imagined concepts is my most favorite form of art!
Promotional Table
Lauren and Lyndsey Bellamy
Creators / Writers/ Illustrators
Promoting diverse media for all audiences.
Guest Producer Table
Darrell Goza
Commercial graphic artist and now graphic arts and comic art business owner producing
comic books.
Guest Producer Table
Eric 'The Smoke' Moran
Film Producer / Actor / Pro-Wrestler / Pro-Cosplayer / U.S. Marine
Producer Table
Shawn Alleyne
Cover Artist / Character Concept Designer/ Fashion Designer
IG: @Pyroglyphics1 T: @ShawnAlleyneArt
Vendor Booth
The Encounter Comics & Games has been serving the Greater Lehigh Valley and Poconos for 30 years, providing the largest selection of Comics, Graphic Novels, Toys and various Games in NE PA. We are ALWAYS BUYING collections! Please view our info tab The Encounter is a full service comic book, collectible and gaming store. We have over 50,000 back issues starting at eight cents. We have several weekly tournaments for Magic: The Gathering, World of Warcraft, Yu-Gi-Oh, Board games and video games. ALWAYS BUYING ALL KINDS OF COLLECTIBLES. For more information, please call us at (610)-774-9565.Say something interesting about your business here.
Vendor Booth
"Light it up & The Grand Illumination"
Producer Table
David Fox
Freelance Illustrator/ Inker
Works at Spacegoat Productions
& Inner Station
Discussion Panels
11 AM - 11:45 AM The Foundation of True Writing for you Comics or Novels
Get to the true essence of writing a story and how to tell it in a way that is truly marketable.
Hosted by Eric M. Cooper & Dion Floyd
12 PM - 12:45 PM How & Why to Draw Truly Ethnic Looking Characters // Surge of Power Screening
How & Why to Draw Truly Ethnic Looking Characters. This discussion will be a wake up call to artists to move away from generic representations of graphically displaying characters of color.
Hosted by Phoe-Nix Nebula & Darrell Goza (Lobby Dining area)
*Surge of Power Screening* --Surge of Dawn-- (Video Board Room) Hosted by Vincent Roth, Eric Moran & Dan Poole
1 PM - 1:45 PM How to Work with a Team of Artists & Writers to Produce Your Product
The struggle is real when you want to produce a wonderful product for the entertainment industry. Learn what to do and what to avoid in your journey.
Hosted by Jabaar L. Brown, T.J. Sterling, John III & Moana McAdams
2 PM - 2:30 PM Healthy Living for Cosplaying & Life's Journey
This discussion was implemented because the organizers of Black Label ComiCon believes in bettering an individual's mind and body. Being a Cosplayer or wanting to become a Cosplayer is an added bonus to this panel.
Hosted by Trevor Bell, David Santiago, Simeon Hickey, & Ren'e
2:30 PM - 3 PM How to Register as an Artist or Writer & Travel to Comic Cons Around the Country
This process can be complicated at times, but this panel will prepare the creative talents to pursue their goals of setting up in the market place.
Hosted by T.J. Sterling
3 PM - 3:30 PM I.C.U. Independent Comics University
This is a brand new platform of teaching people of all ages to Own, Operate, and Produce their worlds of creations.
Hosted by CEO. Wayne Sutphin , Eric M. Cooper, Jabaar L. Brown. Phoe-Nix Nebula
Costume Contest
The Brother-Man Award
This award will be given to the best representation of an
Urban Superhero Character.
The Knight Seeker Award
This award will be given to the best representation of a
Sci-Fi / Warrior Class Superhero
ICON Award
This award will be given to the best representation of an
Iconic Superhero
In honor of the Brother-Man Award
Dawud Anyabwile
is an Emmy Award winning artist, illustrator, and co-creator of the groundbreaking comic book series Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline.
In honor of the Knight Seeker Award
Eric M. Cooper
is the C.E.O. of Black Label ComiCon
Also he is the author and creator of
Knight Seeker, Star Enforcers, Merge,
and the newest project The Greenville Triangle
In honor of the Icon Award
Dwayne McDuffie
Feb. 20, 1962 - Feb. 21, 2011
comic book and animation writer best known as one of the founders of Milestone Media, an imprint of DC Comics dedicated to promoting better stories and characterizations for minorities and for his contributions to Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. He has won three Eisner Award nominations for his work in comics.