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Tales of the Astonishing Black Spark
2023-02-07 18:30:00 2023-02-07 19:30:00 America/New_York Tales of the Astonishing Black Spark Grandview Heights - Meeting Room

Tuesday, February 07
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-07 18:30:00 2023-02-07 19:30:00 America/New_York Tales of the Astonishing Black Spark After aimless Donald McDougal gains superhuman powers from a lightning strike, he finds his new abilities and the pursuit of fame come with a price tag. Grandview Heights - Meeting Room

Grandview Heights

Meeting Room

After aimless Donald McDougal gains superhuman powers from a lightning strike, he finds his new abilities and the pursuit of fame come with a price tag.

Join author Charlie J. Eskew for tales from his graphic novel filled with superhero homage, pop culture references, and keen social satire.

In conversation with GHPL staff member/pop culture aficionado Lloyd.  

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Event |

Grandview Heights
About the library

The Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL) is an award-winning, independent suburban library system known for progressive leadership and friendly, personalized service.  

GHPL is a founding member (1988) and the Administering Library for the Central Library Consortium (CLC).

This cooperative among 18 Central Ohio library systems, in partnership with statewide network OhioLINK, offers 67 million items to cardholders. 

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