Pocket Con 2025

Looking for an exciting, inclusive event that celebrates diversity in comics, animation, and gaming? Pocket Con 2025 is the place to be!

This year, Pocket Con honors the life and legacy of the late Turtel Onli, visionary founder of the Black Age of Comics. Our 2025 logo proudly features his iconic character Malcolm 10 alongside two youth—a symbol of how his work continues to inspire the next generation.

🖤 Artwork by Anthony Piper, creator of Trill League (@ant_piper)

• Comic Vendors featuring unique works from creators of color, women, and LGBTQIA+ artists
• Interactive Game Rooms with video games and more
• Live Performances showcasing local talent
• Panel Discussions with artists and creators about their journeys
• Exciting Contests (cosplay, drawing, and more!)
• Free Goody Bags for all attendees

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just discovering comics, Pocket Con offers something for everyone. Celebrate indie comics, meet trailblazing creators, and connect with fellow fans in a welcoming, youth-centered space.

📍 Chicago History Museum (1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614)
🗓 Black Friday Weekend — Saturday, November 29, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎟 FREE and open to all ages!

We celebrate the Black Age on Black Friday Weekend—support artists of color and discover new comics by creators of color. ✊🏾🎨📚

For more info, visit Pocketcon.org or check out our Linktree.

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Host or Publisher Stomping Grounds Literary Arts Initiative (SGLAI)