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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Jul 22

Catch out side at FAN EXPO Boston on Saturday, August 9! We will be talking #Sinners and Black Horror with some amazing panelists: Barrington Edwards, Tyahra Angus, Yvette Lisa Ndlovu and Erica Imosi. Don't miss it!

Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Jun 30

Who 's watching Iron Heart? Really enjoyed the first three episodes. Let's support this show [and everything Ryan Coogler touches!]
#blerdsunite #supportdiversestorytelling

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Jun 13

Another panel from BCICF!
Black Magic: Magic and Fantasy in Black speculative fiction
Moderated by Tyahra Simone Angus Featuring Khary Randolph, Ben Passmore, Greg Anderson Elysée and N Steven Harris.
A must watch!
#bcicf2025 #comics #blackmagic #comicsincolor
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Boston Comics in Color: Black Magic

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Jun 2

Another fascinating panel from BCICF2025! "What too Expect When you are Creating (Comics)." Moderated by Barrington S. Edwards and featuring Vandel Marchen, Ray Felix and Javier Cruz Winnik.
#bcicf2025 #comics #creativity #comicsincolor
filmed by BNN News
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Boston Comics in Color: What to Expect when You're Making Comics

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · May 27

Black Stories Matter panel form Boston Comics in Color Festival 2025 April 26, 2025 #bcicf2025 guide.bnnmedia.org/CablecastPub...

Boston Comics in Color: Black Stories Matter

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · May 23

Check out our recap video from Boston Comics in Color Festival 2025!
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Boston Comics in Color Festival 2025

YouTube video by Comics in Color

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · May 23

Check out this great article about Boston comics shops with a quote from our director @cagenmiles.bsky.social
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Why Boston is a comic book hub — and still nerdy (in the best way)

Greater Boston is home to one of the most dynamic comic book scenes in the region — and it's proudly keeping things nerdy, in the best way.

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · May 19

Check out this wonderful story about the festival from BNN News! youtu.be/hEzdKioNbtQ?...

Boston Comics in Color Festival 2025

YouTube video by Boston Neighborhood Network Media

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · May 9

It takes a lot of support to produce an event like BCICF. We want to thank these wonderful sponsors who make this possible through their time and generosity. Thank you so much to all of our sponsors!
#bcicf225 #sponsors #thankyou❤️

Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · May 9

Sending out big up and love to our special guests. We had an amazing line-up of special guests this year. Every single one of them brought an important and fantastic piece of the festival. Thank you all for being a part of our 5th Anniversary Festival!
#bcicf2025 #comicsincolor

Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · May 2

Shout out to the Cosplayers!
We had an astounding Cosplay Contest this year with so many amazing costumes and performances. Thank you to everyone who participated and special shouts out to our amazing host OnKey Cosplay and our fantastic judges
Photos: Lauren Miller
#bcicf2025 #comicsincolor

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · May 2

One time for the Exhibitors!
We had an amazing array of talents on display at BCICF this year. From comics & animation to sculpture & collectibles. We cannot have a festival with out you all. Thank you for sharing your talents with the BCICF community!
#bcicf2025 #comicsincolor

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Apr 23

The fifth annual Boston Comics in Color Festival begins in just TWO DAYS! We have put the best festival yet together for you all this year. DON'T MISS IT!
Get your tix today at comicsincolor.org!
#bcicf2025 #comicsincolor #blerds youtu.be/fVKuUfDSOak

Boston Comics in Color Festival is in two days!

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Apr 23

the fifth annual Boston Comics in Color Festival is starting in two days!
Thank you Boston.com for this amazing article!
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With diversity under attack, Boston's Comics in Color fest is back to 'amplify diverse stories'

The fifth edition of Boston's Comics in Color festival comes to two locations in Roxbury this weekend, April 25-26.

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Apr 20

We're excited to have OnKey Cosplay back for our 5th anniversary! Key is a Black woman cosplayer whose Blackness is integral to her identity. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Afro American Studies and incorporates her heritage into her cosplays. Cosplay contest info at comicsincolor.org
#bcicf2025

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Apr 20

Bithiah Holton is a queer Black and Mexican-American comic artist, illustrator, printmaker, ceramicist, and educator. Their work explores the reimagination of liberation, especially through the embodiment of emotion, vulnerability, & the lenses of wellness. Full list at comicsincolor.org
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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Apr 20

Young readers are navigating new experiences every day, and stories can help make sense of their worlds while expanding their boundaries. Join our panelists as they discuss the challenges and triumphs they've encountered while creating for young readers. comicsincolor.org/2025-festival
#bcicf2025

Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Apr 15

Boston Comics in Color Festival • April 25-26 • Roxbury • MA
Celebrating stories by and about people of color!
Get free tickets with registration at comicsincolor.org!

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Apr 15

We need some great volunteers to be a part of Boston Comics in Color Festival 2025! Multiple shifts available.
Sign up here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#bcicf2025 #volunteer #blerds #comics

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Apr 14

Boston Comics in Color Festival 2025 schedule is LIVE!
We have an amazing program of panels and workshops for nerds of all ages! Join us April 25-26 for the BIG SHOW!
www.comicsincolor.org/2025-festival
#bcicf2025 #comics #roxbury #blerds

2025 Festival | Comics in Color

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Apr 10

#BCICF2025 Banners along Columbus Ave in Roxbury. Check out all this amazing artwork from our exhibitors. You can see more at comicsincolor.org and join us on April 25-26!

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Apr 10

Javier Cruz Winnik was first published creating sketch cards for Upper Deck. He went on to create 4 books in the graphic novel series, "A Reason to Smile!", and he created art for "Puerto Rico Strong", "Ricanstruction" & "Saladeen, Keeper of the Flame".
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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Apr 10

We're cooking up something special with this next guest announcement! Jarrett Melendez is a GLAAD Media Award- and Eisner-nominated comic writer, cookbook author, & food journalist, best known for the award-winning queer graphic novel Chef’s Kiss & its sequel Chef’s Kiss Again (2026).
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Ja Adofo Tunza or something like that @adofoja.bsky.social · Apr 4

Don't let Texas racists distort the TRUTH:
Austin Metcalf (and probably Metcalf's twin brother as well) PUT HANDS ON Karmelo Anthony FIRST. Thus, according with Texas' Stand Your Ground laws, Karmelo was JUSTIFIED in defending himself against against a group of people that physically attacked him!

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Boston Comics in Color Festival (BCICF) @comicsncolor.bsky.social · Apr 6

📣 Calling all cosplayers - Get ready to share those creative costume creations at Boston Comics in Color Festival on April 26th! Register to win in one of several categories (Kids, Teen, People's Choice, & Best Craftsmanship) with prizes for each top contender: www.comicsincolor.org/cosplay-cont...

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