Established in 2011, the Latino Comics Expo is the premiere event to connect with Latinx and Latin American comic artists and animators, experts, and fans. This year, the Latino Comics Expo in collaboration with MOLAA, will be held in the Viva Event Center and runs from September 9th to 10th! This event is included in the regular MOLAA Admission fee on Saturday and free of charge to the public on Sunday.
51 Comic Vendors and Illustrators
8 food trucks
Childrens Chalk area
On Saturday, DJ Richard Estrada
Here’s a look at our panel schedule:
September 9th, Saturday, 1 pm
Brown Hollywood: A unique one-of-a-kind opportunity to speak to MacArthur Grant recipients Alex Rivera & Cristina Ibarra ( Film 🎥 directors of “ Sleep Dealer” & The Infiltrators) and Pulitzer-Prize nominated cartoonist, Lalo Alcaraz ( Bordertown & Casagrandes) about surviving & thriving in Hollywood as a Latino/a creator.
September 9th, Saturday, 3 pm
Latina Power: Our yearly update on the state of Latina creativity within the comics & animation community. Hosted by the Comadres & Comics podcast
September 10th, Sunday, 1 pm
25 Years of El Muerto: Comic book Creator Javier Hernandez takes us on a journey with his amazing creation through comics, movies, and life.
September 10th, Sunday, 3 pm
Moctesuma Esparza “Legend”: The legendary Movie Producer of “Selena ( Ballad of Gregorio Cortez) shares his experiences covering 5 decades in the movie-making industry. A rare chance to learn from a master.
