Lily Renée, Escape Artist at MoCCA

If you're in NYC tomorrow and want to find something to do, the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art has something special for you. Comic book pioneers Lily Renée Wilheim and Trina Robbins will be on hand to discuss their work Lily Renée, Escape Artist.

Lily Renée, Escape Artist is the inspirational story about the remarkable life of Lily Renée Wilheim and her tenacious escape from Nazi occupation to become one of the leading female comic books artists of the post-war era.

The two guests will be on hand to provide an insightful and entertaining look at the contribution of women in the comic book industry of the last 70 years--a quintessential American story.

Full press release after the jump.

Lily Renée, Escape Artist
Lily Renee in conversation with Trina Robbins at the Museum of Comic & Cartoon Art - MoCCA

Thursday, November 3rd -- don't miss it!
Free Admission

Meet comic book pioneers Lily Renée Wilheim and Trina Robbins as they discuss and sign an extraordinary new book at the Museum of Comic & Cartoon Art - MoCCA.

Lily Renée, Escape Artist is the inspirational story about the remarkable life of Lily Renée Wilheim and her tenacious escape from Nazi occupation to become one of the leading female comic books artists of the post-war era.

The two remarkable guests, Lily Renée, a sprightly and fascinating octogenarian, and Trina Robbins, a comic book historian and pioneer in her own right (Wonder Woman writer, 60s underground comix groundbreaker, etc.) provide an insightful and entertaining look at the contribution of women in the comic book industry of the last 70 years--a quintessential American story.

The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art - MoCCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to the preservation, study and display of all forms of comic and cartoon art. The museum promotes greater understanding and appreciation of the artistic, cultural and historical significance of comic and cartoon art through a variety of events, exhibitions, and educational programs. The museum is located at 594 Broadway (between Houston and Prince Streets) in New York City. MoCCA is open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm. Suggested donation to the museum is $6 but free for MoCCA Members as well as for children 10 and under (when accompanied by a paying adult). For more information about the museum and MoCCA events, exhibitions and programs, contact MoCCA President and Chairman Ellen S. Abramowitz at eabramowitz@moccany.org.