7000 BC at Bubonicon 56

Bubonicon 56 | Friday, August 22, 3pm–8pm; Saturday, August 23, 10am–6pm; and Sunday, August 24, 10am–4pm | Albuquerque Marriott Uptown | Albuquerque, NM

7000 BC returns to New Mexico’s best and longest-running Sci-Fi & Fantasy literary and arts convention the weekend of August 22–24. We will be in the Dealers Room with books from group members — and our new anthology Dreams of the Roadrunner, short comics featuring New Mexico's state bird, will make its debut.

Some 7000 BC members will also be on panels and presentations:

Fri. 8:00–9:50 pm
Panel # 6 – ARTIST CHAT
Jeff Benham, Aaron Campbell, Dale Ray Deforest, Carolyn Kay, Chaz Kemp, Jon Sanchez, John Sumrow, Jess Tucker.
Mod: Peri Charlifu

Sat. 1:00–1:50 pm
Panel # 13 – WORKING FOR A LIVIN’: GRAPHIC NOVEL & PULP MAGAZINE ARTISTS
Aaron Campbell, Dale Ray Deforest, Jon Sanchez, John Sumrow
Mod: Jeff Benham

Sat. 3:05–4:20 pm
ARTIST GUEST SLIDE SHOW
John Sumrow

Sun. 11:30 AM–12:20 pm
Fan Presentation “HISTORY OF MANGA”
Jenni Nardacci of 7000 BC
 

September 2025 Meeting

September 2025 7000 BC Meeting | Saturday, September 13 | 1:00–4:00 | Community Room at DeVargas Center | Santa Fe, NM

We're holding our September meeting at the Community Room at DeVargas Center Saturday, September 13, 1:00–4:00

All writers and artists interested in making comics are welcome.

The Community Room is down a hallway between The Alley and op.cit. books: 

August 2025 Meeting

August 2025 7000 BC Meeting | Saturday, August 9 | 1:00–4:00 | Slice of Life Anime and Manga | Albuquerque, NM

We're returning to Slice of Life Anime and Manga at 11200 Montgomery Boulevard NE Suite 6 for a meeting on Saturday, August 9 at the usual 1:00. We'll have our usual socializing and sharing work, but also going to use the time to get started on the big rats drawing for Bubonicon.

("What's with the rat drawing," you ask? In honor of Bubonicon mascot Perry the Rat, we collaborate on a big drawing of a rat for each year of Bubonicon and raffle it off, with proceeds going to charity. The winner of the raffle gets drawn as a rat in the center. So this year, we need to fill it up with 55 rats before the event ends.) 

July 2025 Meeting

June 2025 7000 BC Meeting | Saturday, July 12 | 2:00–5:00 | Slice of Life Anime and Manga | Albuquerque, NM

We're returning to Slice of Life Anime and Manga at 11200 Montgomery Boulevard NE Suite 6 for a meeting on Saturday, July 12 at 2:00 — note the later start and end times, we're on after their book club. We'll be talking about next steps and making sure everyone's all set for the anthology, and taking time to socialize and share work.

June 2025 Meeting

June 2025 7000 BC Meeting | Saturday, June 14 | 1:00–4:00 | Slice of Life Anime and Manga | Albuquerque, NM

We're returning to Slice of Life Anime and Manga at 11200 Montgomery Boulevard NE Suite 6 for a meeting on Saturday, June 14 at 1:00.

The main topic will be the 7000 BC table — what we have and how we sell it at a convention and what records to keep. Also will be checking in on anthology progress and generally socializing. All are welcome.

 

May 2025 Meeting

May 2025 7000 BC Meeting | Saturday, May 17 | 1:00–4:00 | Community Room at DeVargas Center | Santa Fe, NM

We're holding our May meeting at the Community Room at DeVargas Center Saturday, May 17, 1:00–4:00

We'll be planning our anthology, but this will be an informal gathering of writers and artists interested in making comics — all are welcome.

The Community Room is down a hallway between The Alley and op.cit. books: 

7000 BC at Slice of Life Minifest

Slice of Life Second Anniversary Minifest | Sunday, April 27 | noon–5:00 | Slice of Life Anime and Manga | Albuquerque, NM

7000 BC is happy to be a part of Slice of Life's anniversary celebration. We'll be set up in the back and running workshops throughout the day:

12:30 — What are a comics?

1:30 — Advanced Workshop

2:30 — Intro to Comics

 

These are fast-paced, hands-on looks at what makes comics and manga different from anything else. Workshops are free and run about 50 minutes. No special drawing skills required, no equipment needed. Open to all ages, though younger children should be accompanied by an adult.

 

We'll also have independent comics and prints from local artists, jam comics where you can add the next panel, and a creator’s station open to all!