The 15th Annual East Cost Black Age of Comics Convention at 4548 Market Street from May 21st.

The Superhero Learning Zone Mini-Con 1, on June 18th at the CEC, 3500 Lancaster Ave from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

And the Superhero Learning Zone Mini Con, Coming in the Fall of 2016, details TBA.

The East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention (ECBACC, Inc.), sponsors of the nation’s premiere Black comic book convention, partnered with the Community Education Center (CEC), Mighty Writers West, other arts and culture organizations, and neighborhoods of West Philadelphia Friday, April 8th. That’s when partners launched the Superhero Learning Zone.The Zone (for short) is designed to use the comic book industry as a gateway to enhance community cultural development and provide economic benefits to neighborhood residents and community stakeholders.As part of a Creative Placemaking initiative funded by a grant from the Philadelphia LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation), the Superhero Learning Zone, will bring community members, both young and older, together to turn neighborhood stories into tales of super-heroic proportions! Additionally, the project will provide an opportunity for participants to learn about aspects of the comic book industry from creation to production.The project consists of three more events:The Zone will be supplemented by ongoing outreach and post-event activities. Dates, times, and locations to be announced. Admission to all events is free. Registration is suggested, but not required.For more information, please visit www.ecbacc.com or www.cecarts.org.