The Kansas City, Kan., Main Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., will hold the first Library-Con, a convention for local comic book fans, on June 13.
Library-Con will feature four comic artists: Ande Parks, DC Comics; Jason Aaron, Marvel Comics; Dennis Hopeless, Marvel Comics; and Kyle Strahm, Image Comics.
Fans may meet and talk with the artists and see examples of their work. They will also be giving lessons on creating comics.
In addition to the special guests, activities include a superhero costume contest, crafts, visits from superhero characters, games, discussions of comics and manga, and more.
Library-Con is being held as part of the Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Every Hero Has a Story and features superhero themed activities.
Library-Con will start at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 13. The Main Library is located at 625 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, Kan.