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Understanding Comics with John Weddleton of BOSCO’S and Lee Post

This event has ended. It was scheduled for 3/1/2024.

6:15 p.m. Friday, March 1

First Floor, East Wing, Auditorium

In-Person Event

John Weddleton, owner of BOSCO’S, and artist Lee Post present about the history and techniques of comics, based on the best-selling book Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud. Hosted in conjunction with the exhibition Lines of Sight: Comic Art and Storytelling in Alaska.

About the Speakers

John Weddleton will tell you that "some stories are too big for just words." John owns BOSCO'S, Alaska's premier comic shop since 1984. BOSCO’S steady support for comics and reading throughout Anchorage has tightly woven its stores into the fabric of Anchorage’s pop-culture. BOSCO'S is a regular collaborator with Anchorage’s public and school libraries, the Anchorage Museum and other groups that promote comics and reading. 

Lee Post is an illustrator and youth advocate from Anchorage, Alaska. He is known for his fun and uplifting illustrations in comic strips, books, stickers, artwork, installations, and public health campaigns. He is also well known for his art classes that help new artists find their voice through comics. Lee is retired from 25 years of work with youth-in-need, and he continues to help youth in local schools and advocates to provide better treatment options for young people. See his work at https://PostMarks.graphics