The fourth annual BwPCon will take over Southeast Orange Avenue in Ladd's Addition for a one-day comic convention on Saturday, June 7. (Submitted by Books with Pictures)

Pronounced like “blip,” but with a “w,” BwPCon is returning to Southeast Portland this June.

This free, one-day comic convention will take over Southeast Orange Avenue in Ladd’s Addition from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 7.

Hosted by Eisner Award-winning comic book store, Books with Pictures, at 1401 S.E. Division St., Portland, this event aims to celebrate comics, illustration and craft from the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Participants can expect special guest appearances, cosplay, live music, trivia and a full transformation of of the neighborhood street.

Invited guests for BwPCon inlcude: Kane Lynch, author of “Reel Life,” Jonathan Hill, author of “Lizard Boy, Odessa,” Joamette Gil, editor for Power and Magic Press, and Lonnie Garcia, author of “Putty Pygmalian.”

The biggest event feature is the “Artist’s Alley,” where comics creators mix with writers, illustrators, plush creators, jewelry makers and more, for a city block of arts and crafts for sale.

There are 60 exhibitors who were selected from nearly 200 applicants.

A main stage will feature a comics art battle with local stars, who will compete in quick-draw challenges, a cosplay contest, a trivia competition and live music.

New this year will be participatory programming on a Workshop Stage, including a session on submitting to comics anthologies by Gil, a drawing class by Hill, a workshop on cartooning with clay by Garcia, Tarot readings by The Fools’ Fools, and portfolio reviews by renowned Portland artist Steve Lieber.

All of the events and free and open to the public.

For more information, visit bookswithpictures.com.