The Black Age of Comics flavor, genre & movement was exploded in 1993 as an open nexus of creativity, culture & commerce. The first game changing Black Age of Comics Convention was boldly given in Chicago IL, Feb. 1993. "The Black Age of Comics", celebrates creators & products derived of the Black, Urbane, Alternative, or African experience. Plus its growing legions of fans! Black Age is Copyright Turtel Onli 2018
Monday, October 19, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Images from "BLACKAGE XII" 2009
Gettin' ready to check out the "Squeradin' Costume Contest. The power of art, to create a safe space where a youth can be young, free, & creative.
The 'Squeraders were ready. Would the cosplayers win? Would the stylin' clowns win? Would it be the costumed heroes?
The Saxophone Quartet of Kenwood Academy HS players were the soundtrack to this event. They have perfomed at the Chicago Jazz fest and played both classical & jazz works.
The contest begins!!!!!
Los Ninos. The Mini Hulk & The Incredible Laundry Detergent Man. This is a father & son act. They would be a runner up.
Mini-Hulk was ready to rumble.
The Anime Club of Kenwood would have a runner up with Harrison's
Hey!!!!! Go Anime! Go Cosplay! Go Black Age XII!
They came with the Eye of the Tiger.....those Cozuka Coz Players from Bloom Trail HS.
Gettin' ready to check out the "Squeradin' Costume Contest. The power of art, to create a safe space where a youth can be young, free, & creative.
The 'Squeraders were ready. Would the cosplayers win? Would the stylin' clowns win? Would it be the costumed heroes?
The Saxophone Quartet of Kenwood Academy HS players were the soundtrack to this event. They have perfomed at the Chicago Jazz fest and played both classical & jazz works.
The contest begins!!!!!
Los Ninos. The Mini Hulk & The Incredible Laundry Detergent Man. This is a father & son act. They would be a runner up.
Mini-Hulk was ready to rumble.
The Anime Club of Kenwood would have a runner up with Harrison's executioner cosplay treatment.
Hey!!!!! Go Anime! Go Cosplay! Go Black Age XII!
They came with the Eye of the Tiger.....those Cozuka Coz Players from Bloom Trail HS. They came to win!
Rhakal of ONLI STUDIOS awarding the BLACK BAG Prize!
Doc of the Inter-Fan Crew with his fave lady...
Rhakal of ONLI STUDIOS awarding the BLACK BAG Prize!
Doc of the Inter-Fan Crew with his fave lady...They gave a moving presentation about the Underground Comix legend, innovator, the late Grass Green. Green's wife and relatives were pleasantly emotional through the whole Hall of Fandom presentation.
Sterling Clark came in from Kokomo to do the do....
Eric was taking a moment to take it all in. We loved having him, Steven, Nino, Juan, Ashley, Raphael, and Andre' as the 2009 featured Black Age artists.
Sterling Clark came in from Kokomo to do the do....
Eric was taking a moment to take it all in. We loved having him, Steven, Nino, Juan, Ashley, Raphael, and Andre' as the 2009 featured Black Age artists. They are the best!!!!!!
Saint G's Juan & Raphael.
Ms Rhakal is often the face of ONLI STUDIOS.
Onli & Ben discussing the outcome of the "Squeradin' contest.
Andre Batt's "Dreadlocks" character, books, and posters keep pushing the
Saint G's Juan & Raphael.
Ms Rhakal is often the face of ONLI STUDIOS.
Onli & Ben discussing the outcome of the "Squeradin' contest.
Andre Batt's "Dreadlocks" character, books, and posters keep pushing the Black Age and the indie flow. Detroit Motor City Black Age Con in da house!
Jonathan , the videographer from Georgia State University, followed us from Atlanta's ONYX CON to interview more of the national Black Age movement.
Wal, of the Inter Fan Crew, created these darling items just for "BLACK AGE XII"
Jonathan , the videographer from Georgia State University, followed us from Atlanta's ONYX CON to interview more of the national Black Age movement.
Wal, of the Inter Fan Crew, created these darling items just for "BLACK AGE XII"
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Even "Blade" made some artwork by way of Lago.......
Jonathan is checking out Ashley's work. He won a Obama action figure in our raffles. He is doing a Black Age video documentary for Georgia State University.
Juan & Raphael......the Saint G crew.
ENERGY! 
The new men in black. Joe of Strictly Underground, Kobi, of ONLI STUDIOS, Juan, & Raphael creators of "Saint G".
Julie and Fred kicking it with Onli. Fred used to be a contributor with "Future Funk" for ONLI STUDIOS. Julie used to be the lead singer with the AKIBOARDS House and Techno band. You can find them on Youtube. Mike is looking on.........He is a writer with "Millennia Wars".
YUP! We did it. We had a costume contest with cash prizes. It was fun. fire, and funk!!!!
Workin' it!!!!!! The Cozuka Coz Players Clan in pre-ninja strike mode.
The Saxophone Quartet of Kenwood Academy HS performed Classical and Jazz selection before and during the 'Squeradin' Costuming contest. They were smokin'
After taking Steven, Mike, Ashley & Eric to see the amazing and funny UniverSoul Circus, Onli took them to the site of the first nuclear reaction. The birthplace of the Atomic Age is in the same neighborhood as the personal home of President Obama, and the Black Age movement.Here they are standing on the place of the Manhattan Project that led to the bomb.
Rahkel, of ONLI STUDIOS, announcing the winners of the "BLACK AGE XII" costuming contest. They are on stage holding the Black Bag, prize money and all!.
Joy, and Ashley taking a moment to check out the "The Fringe" and its very talented creator, N. Steven Harris. He was one of the featured artists at "BLACK AGE XII".
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