7000 BC is pleased to return to Albuquerque Comic Expo at Albuquerque Convention Center June 27–29. 7000 BC will have a booth on the main floor, spreading the world about local independent comics creators and selling copies of our Jams books and string comics.Many of our members will have their own tables in Artist Alley:
And some of our friends will be there as well:
7000 BC and its members will be participating in panels and leading workshops — all designed to get attendees making their own comics:
Make a Comic!
Friday, June 27, 5pm–6pm
WhereSuite E/F
Learn from Jeff Benham and Bram Meehan what makes a comic different from any other storytelling medium in this fast-paced, hands-on workshop -- and create one of your own! No drawing experience necessary; this is for anybody interested in the visual language of comics, whether a writer, artist, or fan.
How to Self-Publish Your Comics Panel and Q&A
Friday, June 27, 6pm–7pm
Suite E
Turn your vision into a a fully-realized graphic novel or comic book. This hour-long discussion and Q&A will walk you through the basics — come prepared to for the panel's advice on self-publishing your comic. With Chuck Larntz, Bram Meehan, John Myers, John Poling, and Peter Ziomek
Create Your Own Web-Comic!
Saturday, June 28, 11am–12pm
Jennifer Myers, Nathan Rackley will teach you how to share your comics with the world by publishing them on the web. This hour long panel will take your questions about creating web-comics, including setting up a website designed to showcase your comics and blog posts.
Prepare Your Comic for Print
Sunday, June 29, 11am–12pm
Ready to print your comic? Are you sure? Learn how to prepare a file that will print correctly, saving you time and money. Bring your works-in-progress, even your files on your laptop, and learn how to solve real-world problems from printing professionals. Panelists: Jeff Twohig, Alex Juarez, Bram Meehan, Ben Girven
Basics of Comic Scripting
Sunday, June 29, 12pm–1pm
Suite E/F
This panel is for beginning comic book writers who wish to learn the basics of writing a comic book script. The hour long panel will focus on offering practical advice on writing for comics and creating scripts.
Comics Collaboration and Crowdfunding Basics For Beginners, The Internet and The Indie Comic Creator
Sunday, June 29, 3pm–4pm
This introduction can save you time and provide you valuable information about finding collaborators, operating collaborations, funding your comics production with the support of a community, and using some great free resources available to the intrepid comic creator online. Jim Lynch will not only provide this useful information during the panel. He will be available for questions by email and promises to provide good answers to the best of his ability afterward as well.
