Zinesters and Comic Lovers Rejoice! Genghis Con Returns!

Genghis Con, Cleveland’s beloved small press and indie comics show, returns to the Pivot Center this November.

For those who aren’t in the know, Genghis Con showcases cartoonists, zinesters, printmakers, authors, illustrators, and small press publishers from throughout the greater Rust Belt region and beyond. Attendees can expect to encounter everything from talented up-and-comers just beginning to dip their toes in the medium to seasoned professionals with impressive collections of published works.

Along with vendors, the show will once again feature a lineup of educational workshops and interactive elements, such as zine-making stations and a game room hosted by Superscript Comics and Games.

An exciting new addition to this year’s programming has been an assortment of small events and pop-ups leading up to the show. The events are created to promote the show and connect with the community, and are organized in tandem with a handful of Genghis Con’s sponsors.

One of these events has been the semi-monthly Genghis Con Drawing Club. The meetups are free and open to the public: anyone looking to geek out and draw with fellow comics and art enthusiasts is welcome to join. You can visit Genghis Con’s website and social media to learn more about the Drawing Club and to keep up-to-date with other events leading up to the show.

If you are a local business or organization interested in sponsoring or working with Genghis Con, please reach out to Sequoia at genghisconcleveland@gmail.com.

EVENTS:

Genghis Con Cleveland

11am-5pm Sunday, November 30

The Pivot Center for Art, Dance and Expression

2937 West 25th Street, Cleveland

Genghis Con Drawing Club, September and October dates TBA