Black Atlanta Comic Expo

10/12/2026

And another one!
Welcome the fantastic writer, John Robinson IV to BACE in just a couple weeks.

John Robinson IV is a comic book writer best known for the urban fantasy series, Scorpio, published via self owned IVWall Comics LLC, and has worked on other projects including Temporal Tenth, Nana and the Bushwoman, Kamikaze: Min/Max, CORPUS: An Anthology of Bodily Ailments and more. Alongside his writing, John works as an editor and letterer, He has also podcasted in the past, mostly about the craft of writing.

Head to the bio to grab your passes.

10/12/2026

⚡The Ultimate Milestone Comics Group Photoshoot! ⚡
When we talk about groundbreaking Black representation in comics, Milestone Media set the gold standard! From the streets of Dakota City to the entire superhero universe, Milestone gave us iconic heroes of color who showed us what true power, style, and storytelling look like.

At Black Atlanta Comic Expo (B.A.C.E.) 2026, we’re honoring that legacy with a massive Milestone Comics Group Cosplay Photoshoot—and we want YOU in the picture!

Whether you’re a seasoned cosplayer or putting together your very first build, come repping your favorite Milestone legends and let’s make history together!

🎨 Character Inspiration Ideas
Need some inspiration for your lineup? Bring to life classic or modern takes on characters including:
Static (Virgil Hawkins) & Gear (Richie Foley)
Icon (Arnus) & Rocket (Raquel Ervin)
Hardware (Curtis Metcalf)
Blood Syndicate (Flashback, Wise Son, Brickhouse, Fade, Masquerade, Third Rail, Kwai)
Shadow Cabinet & Xombi
Or any original variant / reimagined Milestone character!

📸 How to Participate (The Details)
📅 When: Halloween Weekend (Exact date & time drop coming with the full schedule release)
📍 Where: Main Stage / Photo Zone at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta NE Norcross
🎟️ Who: Open to all ages and experience levels! Just grab your B.A.C.E. weekend badge to enter.

🛡️ Quick Cosplay Rules & Prep
Prop Check: If your suit includes props or replica gear (like Hardware’s armor or Static’s saucer), stop by the Prop Check Desk upon entry to get peace-bonded.
Bring the Energy: Whether your build is 100% handmade or a closet cosplay, come ready to strike a pose and celebrate the culture!

Let’s show the world why Atlanta is the Black Cosplay capital! Tag your cosplay squad in the comments and let us know who you’re pulling up as! 👇🏾💥
🎟️ Get your $40 weekend passes today:

10/09/2026

Anybody trying to see an early screening of Clayface? Tuesday Oct 20th at Atlantic Station, it's going down and we've been granted our own link. DM if you need the link!!

10/09/2026

Say hello to the talented Kalvin Harris

Kalvin Harris - Papapbear Comics
BIO - Kalvin Harris is the founder, artist, and creative force behind Papabear Comics, an Atlanta-based independent comic company built on bold storytelling, original characters, and stories that give a voice to the overlooked. Best known for The Downtrodden, Kalvin blends powerful themes, supernatural elements, and deeply human characters into stories designed to entertain, challenge, and connect with readers.
At the heart of Papabear Comics is a simple invitation that captures Kalvin’s approach to storytelling: “Let me tell you a little story.” Through Papabear Comics, his goal is to create unforgettable worlds, build a lasting creative legacy, and show that independent comics belong on the same stage as the biggest names in the industry.

10/08/2026

Just letting you know, you’re in for a treat when Steven Christian is in the house. It’s like the future is already here!

Steven Christian is an artist, creative technologist, Unity Certified Instructor, and MD/PhD Candidate in integrative neuroscience. Working across animation, comics, augmented reality, interactive design, and education, he creates culturally grounded experiences that make science and technology feel imaginative and accessible.
Steven’s work brings together visual storytelling, Afrofuturism, real-time 3D, health education, and social impact. Through projects like Cütie Catcherz and Eyelnd Feevr, he creates books and immersive experiences that invite people to explore, play, and create.
His practice is shaped by a nonlinear journey through Division I football, entrepreneurship, art, teaching, and medicine. Steven believes game engines are instruments—not just for making games, but for building stories, systems, and futures that educate, entertain, and empower.

10/07/2026

Next up to bat, here’s Jeff Carroll one of our favorite comic dudes!!

Jeff Carroll is an award-winning writer, filmmaker, comic book creator, and cultural visionary whose work blends Hip Hop, science fiction, horror, fantasy, and social empowerment. A pioneer of Hip Hop Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy, Carroll has built a multimedia career spanning books, comics, films, documentaries, podcasts, and digital content.

Carroll has successfully launched and fulfilled 12 Kickstarter campaigns, raising more than $15,000 to fund original comics and graphic novels. His work has earned multiple Glyph Award nominations, including recognition for Spoof Streetz and FangerNails. He currently has a four-issue comic book series published by Red 5 Comics available in stores nationwide.

As a filmmaker, Carroll has written and produced six feature-length movies, including the award-winning Gold Digger Killer, all of which continue to stream on various platforms. He is also the creator and host of The Sci-Fi Express Lane, a YouTube podcast with more than 200 episodes exploring science fiction, comics, film, and pop culture.

With over 5,000 followers across Facebook and Instagram, Carroll has built a dedicated audience around his unique storytelling. In 2023, he received the ECBACC Pioneer Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to independent publishing, filmmaking, and Black speculative fiction.

10/06/2026

As if we didn’t have enough skills in the building, Meet the uber talented artist/ designer Jocelyn S

"Jocelyn Short is an illustrator and concept designer based in Maryland, creating artwork for the fantasy, sci-fi, and horror genres in comics, video games, and film. She is currently developing Bearers, an art anthology filled with character designs and world art exploring the experiences of unique spirit couriers. Professional credits include self publishing "Bearers: The Living Compendium", a 100-page full cover art book in Oct 2025, creating the cover for the August 2025 issue of Khoreo Magazine, creating a character design workshop for Wacom in 2024, creating the banner artwork for Virtuous Con for 2024, as well as on projects such as Black Feminist Video Game, a virtual play encasing a videogame component in which all art assets she created, and character designs for the comic, The Legend of Althea, created by Royce Adkins."

10/05/2026

It is our pleasure to announce the super talented Robert Jeffrey to the fold!

Robert Jeffrey II is an award-winning/ nominated professional writer (comic books, video games, tabletop gaming, prose fiction, and journalism) with over 20 years of experience as a creative writer. He has worked with clients such as DC Comics, the Centers for Disease Control, Son of Oak Gaming, Range Media, 133Art Publishing, RAE Comics, SUBSUME Media, New Agenda Publishing, MV Media, and BlackSci-Fi.com.

He is the series writer for RET: CON, Changa & The Jade Obelisk, Soul Nebula: The Consulars, and many other series. He has also contributed to the Dark Universe: The Bright Empire, Eight Gunshots: Stories of the West, and Terminus 3 prose anthologies. His work with the popular DC Comics character John Stewart/The Green Lantern (“Where There’s A Will…”) was nominated for the 2019 Glyph Comics Award in both the Best Writer and Fan Award for Best Work categories. He worked as a video game writer for developer Blowfish Studios on such projects as Shadowman: Darque Legacy and Phantom Galaxies. Recently, he was announced as the comic book series writer for "The Outlaw Cherie Lee," an adaptation of an original story created by Grammy Award-winning country music artist Shaboozey.

You can find him at www.robertkjeffrey.com and on IG at robertk.jeffrey.

Robert Jeffrey II

Freelance Writer
DC Comics/ 133Art/ SUBSUME Media/ BlackSci-Fi.com
http://robertkjeffrey.com/

09/29/2026

Next up, the man, the myth, the legend… the one and only Michael Watson.

"Michael Watson is a comic book artist, writer, creator, and CCAD alum(Illustration 2004)! Watson is the founder of Freestyle Komics, a Columbus-based independent comic book label and publisher. His love and enthusiasm for making comics has branded him MostEPIC, The Most Enthusiastic Person in Comics! That has also bled over into podcasting as he hosts a show called Chat and Draw that promotes other creators and their characters. With 400 episodes Michael is all about comics!"

09/25/2026