Denver Comic Con Announces Partnership With PrideFest 2016
Denver Comic Con, the multimedia pop culture fan event and program of Pop Culture Classroom, announced today their partnership with Denver PrideFest 2016. The two events, both on Father’s Day weekend, are collaborating on a group wedding and LGBTQ programming that...
Comic book legend Paul Ryan passes away, aged 66
It is with sad news that we must report the passing of comic book legend Paul Ryan, aged 66. Ryan worked extensively for Marvel Comics, most notably on the Fantastic Four, and DC Comics. But in recent years had focused on the daily comic strip The Phantom for King...
The Denver Gay Men’s Chorus: A Tribute to Queen
The Denver Gay Men's Chorus will be presenting a musical tribute to the band Queen at the Buell Theatre Friday, March 18, 2016 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, March 19 at 2 and 7:30 pm. CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS Get ready to experience the full spectrum of your Queen...
The Hillywood Show® to Attend Denver Comic Con 2016
Stars of popular YouTube show to meet and greet fans DENVER – February 9, 2016 – Denver Comic Con (DCC), Denver’s largest consumer convention and a program of education-nonprofit Pop Culture Classroom (PCC), today announced it is bringing The Hillywood Show® to the...
2nd Annual Pop Culture Classroom Kids’ Comics Contest
Are you a comic book aficionado or graphic novel guru? Do you spend your free time sketching caped crusaders, alien landscapes, giant robots, otherworldly creatures, and other kinds of super-powered art? Then you’re exactly who we want to submit to the Pop Culture...
John Romita, Jr. and Jim Shooter at 2016 Denver Comic Con
DENVER – February 6, 2016 – Denver Comic Con (DCC), the multi-media pop culture fan event and program of Pop Culture Classroom designed to help promote literacy through pop culture, today announced the addition of comic book creators John Romita, Jr. and Jim Shooter...
Doctor Who’s River Song and Clara Oswald at 2016 Denver Comic Con
Doctor Who’s River Song and Clara Oswald at 2016 Denver Comic Con Fan-favorite “companions” from the popular sci-fi, fantasy television series to appear at annual event DENVER – February 2, 2016 – Denver Comic Con (DCC), the multi-media pop culture fan event and...
Karate Kid and The Outsiders Stars at 2016 Denver Comic Con
DENVER – January 29, 2016 – Denver Comic Con (DCC), Denver’s largest consumer convention and a program of education-nonprofit Pop Culture Classroom (PCC), today announced Ralph Macchio (“Daniel LaRusso”), William Zabka (“Johnny Lawrence”), and Martin Kove (“John...
Stan Lee Coming to 2016 Denver Comic Con
Iconic Creator of Marvel Super Heroes to Appear at Denver’s Premier Pop Culture Celebration in June DENVER – January 26, 2015 – Denver Comic Con (DCC), Denver’s largest consumer convention and a program of education-nonprofit Pop Culture Classroom (PCC), today...
Denver Comic Con Announces Artist Valley Lottery
New, up-and-coming artists to be showcased at annual event DENVER – January 22, 2016 – Denver Comic Con (DCC), the multimedia pop culture fan event and program of Pop Culture Classroom announced today the launch of the 2016 Artist Valley Lottery. The Artist Valley...
Celebrate 10 Years of BOOM! comics while supporting PCC!
You can now get over $759 worth of BOOM! digital comics for as little as $15! Use the link below and part of your purchase will support Pop Culture Classroom. This offer will last until December 30, 2015. https://www.humblebundle.com/books?charity=113977...
Robin Lord Taylor at DCC’16!
Actor who plays Oswald Cobblepot from Fox’s “Gotham” added to guest roster DENVER – December 15, 2015 – Denver Comic Con (DCC), the multi-media pop culture fan event and program of Pop Culture Classroom designed to help promote literacy through pop culture, today...
Superheroes! Donate to PCC!
Our 2015 Holiday Giving Program has begun! Donors receive packages including DCC'16 tickets, merch and other exclusive offers/gifts. For no additional cost, donors will be included on a special email list of attendees who will receive exclusive offers, badges mailed...
PCC donation initiative for 2015
Denver Comic Con 2016 tickets to be included in Holiday giving program DENVER – December 8, 2015 – Pop Culture Classroom (PCC), a Colorado nonprofit that develops learning tools using pop culture media and organizes Denver Comic Con (DCC), announced today that they...
Star Wars Nights in December
Pop Culture Classroom to participate with community partners to celebrate Star Wars fandom Denver, November 25, 2015 – Pop Culture Classroom (PCC), a Colorado nonprofit that develops learning tools using pop culture media and organizes Denver Comic Con (DCC),...
DCC’16 Tickets On Sale Nov 6th!
Denver Comic Con is pleased to announce that tickets to DCC 2016 go on sale Friday, 6 November at 10:00 a.m. MST! Here’s some information you need to know before you purchase. 1. As you may already know, the City of Denver is contracted with a ticketing company called...
The Red Sun Curriculum is here!
From AlaneAdams.com: This summer, the world was introduced to my brand new fantasy series! Legends of Orkney is Percy Jackson meets Norse mythology and fans across the country are falling for book one, The Red Sun. In addition to releasing the first novel in a...
PCC Education Update: Fall 2015
Pop Culture Classroom is up to some exciting things this Fall. Check out our education outreach update below about the many opportunities that we're offering across the Front Range and beyond. -------------------------------------------- PCC Continues Its Inmate Art...
“The Classroom” announces new curriculum in development
"The Classroom" program of Pop Culture Classroom is excited to announce that we will be creating a custom curriculum for the first book in the YA series The Red Sun, Legends of Orkney, written by author and DCC’15 guest Alane Adams. If you haven't already, check out...
“The Classroom” to present LEAD With Comics 45-minute workshop
Great news! "The Classroom" program of PCC will be presenting a 45-minute workshop titled "If You Give an Inmate a Comic Book" on Thursday, August 13th (10:25-11:10 AM) during RedLine Denver's 48 Hours of Socially Engaged Art & Conversation Summit! Come to this...
Announcing PCC’s 2015 Kids Comics Contest Winners!
We want to first thank everyone who submitted to PCC's first-ever Kids Comics Contest this year! We were thrilled by the response, with comics submitted on everything from Bigfoot to climate change, and we can’t wait to continue building on the contest’s success for...
DCC’15 Celebrates Children’s Book Week
We’re really all just big kids here at Denver Comic Con HQ, so it’s our pleasure to celebrate Children’s Book Week, May 4th (Be With You!) through May 10th. Established in 1919, Children's Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country....
“Weird Science” Cast for 30th Anniversary Reunion
Opening Ceremonies with Mayor Hancock, National Music Acts, Cosplay Contest and a Wedding Round Out the Major-Event Schedule DENVER – April 28, 2015 – Denver Comic Con (DCC), Denver’s largest consumer convention and a program of education nonprofit Pop Culture...
Exclusive Professional Development Course at DCC’15
Enhancing Education Through Pop Culture Pop Culture Classroom is thrilled to announce an innovative and one-of-a-kind professional development opportunity happening at Denver Comic Con 2015. Offered through Adams State University as a 0.5 graduate credit, ED 589:...
PCC announces first-ever comic book contest for kids!
DENVER, March 22, 2015 – Are you a comic book aficionado or graphic novel guru? Do you spend your free time sketching caped crusaders, alien landscapes, giant robots, otherworldly creatures, and other kinds of super-powered art? Then you’re exactly who we want to...
PCC to host a model competition at DCC’s Pop Culture Laboratory
DENVER, March 19, 2015 – Calling all builders, tinkerers, designers, and creators! PCC is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking contest in which you can design, build, and show off your very own models at DCC’15 —plus win mind-blowing prizes along the way. Judged by...
Denver Comic Con to Host “Animaniacs” Celebration with Original Cast
Animaniacs and Pinky and the Brain Performers Featured at the Colorado Convention Center Over Memorial Day Weekend DENVER, March 10, 2015 – Denver Comic Con, an educational program of Pop Culture Classroom, will be host to an Animaniacs celebration, including Pinky...
Pop Culture Classroom Wins Grant for Literacy Work in Jail
Funding Will Support Pilot Program For Denver Inmates DENVER - JANUARY 3, 2014 - Young adults in the Denver County jail system will have an opportunity to improve their literacy and art skills thanks to $26,000 awarded last week to the Denver-based nonprofit Pop...
DCC’15: PCC Lab Takes Over for Comic Book Corral
With DCC 2015 just around the corner, we’re excited to announce that we are transforming—nay, supersizing!—our children’s educational area this year. What was formerly known as the Comic Book Classroom Corral is now the Pop Culture Classroom Laboratory (PCC Lab). In...
Pop Culture Classroom Pilots New Resources for Educators
Greetings Fellow Educators! Since its inception in 2010, Pop Culture Classroom has reached nearly 3,000 students with its educational and outreach programs—and we couldn’t have done it without your help! We’re excited to tell you about new resources available to...
Education Wrap-Up: Denver Comic Con 2014! (Part 2)
Right now, Pop Culture Classroom staff and volunteers are teaching the Comic Book Classroom Curriculum at seven different Denver locations in partnership with Youth One Book One Denver (YOBOD).
Education Wrap-Up: Denver Comic Con 2014! (Part 1)
Imagination rules here at Denver Comic Con, so it’s time to celebrate all the fantastic achievements by the kids, teachers, community supporters and volunteers who came together to create, learn, and work as a team this summer.