The Black Comic Book Festival returns to Harlem this weekend


by Gothamist

Gothamist— A person in costume at last year's Black Comic Book Festival. The two-day festival, also known as SchomCom, is back for its 12th year at the Schomburg Center in Harlem starting on Friday. [ more › ]

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