OAFCON 2012 Oklahoma Comic Book Show (November 2012)
May 9, 2012 by Oklahoma Comic Con 2011
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Oklahoma, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| OAFCON 2012 Oklahoma Comic Book Show | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://oafcon2012.blogspot. |
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| Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 11/10/2012 | |
| End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 11/11/2012 | |
| About This Convention | |
| The Oklahoma Alliance of Fans (OAF) are hosting the 2012 Comic Book and Nostalgia Convention, November 10-11th (Saturday and Sunday) at the Biltmore Hotel I-40 at Meridian Avenue, Oklahoma City. Comic Book & Nostalgia Dealers and Fans from coast-to-coast attend this unique show buying and selling comic book and paper collectibles 1900 to 1999!
This year the OAFCON is dedicating one large area of our Ballroom to local and regional COMIC BOOK CREATORS. Writers, Artists, Editors and Publishers of small press independant comics will be on hand to visit with fans, view portfolios and share their products with the eager public! BEST OF ALL.. the six-foot space for the COMIC BOOK CREATORS area is FREE. We ask that 2 or 3 creators share each table. We are going to fill 30 tables(60+ creators) OAFCON is host to one of the largest reunions of FIRST FANDOM Comic Book members. These are fans who entered comics fandom before 1970. |
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| Venue Name and Address | |
| OKLAHOMA COMIC BOOK SHOW I-40 AT MERIDAN AVENUE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73108 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 90 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 400 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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| Guests | |
| Terry Beatty, John Wooley, Kenneth Smith, Jack & Carole Bender, Larry Latham, more to be announced… | |
NH – A Warrior’s Heart Signing
May 8, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Movies, New Hampshire, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Sports
“Irish” Micky Ward signs at Barnes & Noble on Friday June 1, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Micky Ward is a retired professional boxer who will be discussing his career and signing copies of his biography, A Warrior’s Heart. The movie The Fighter, starring Mark Wahlberg as Micky Ward, recounts Ward’s climb to fame.
Barnes & Noble
235 Daniel Webster Hwy, Nashua, NH 03060
603-888-0533
American Music and Pop Culture Expo (March 2013)
May 1, 2012 by NonSportsCard
Filed under Anime, Book Festivals, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Horror, Pennsylvania, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| American Music & Pop Culture Expo | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.usatheatres.com/ |
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| This convention will take place: | |
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| Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 03/29/2013 | |
| End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 03/30/2013 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Presenting the world of comics, toys, movies, television, music and more, with a showroom packed with 75 exhibitors! | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| Granada Avenue Gymnasium 30 East Granada Avenue Hershey, PA 17033 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 75 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Collectibles | |
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| Guests | |
| Non-Sport Update Magazine, MTBA | |
South Texas Collectors Expo (September 2012)
April 11, 2012 by MJalomo
Filed under Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports, Texas
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| South Texas Collectors Expo (THE BIG SHOW!!) | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www. |
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| Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 09/22/2012 | |
| End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 09/23/2012 | |
| About This Convention | |
| The Largest Collectible Show in South Texas and Northern Mexico. The uniqueness of our show is that is successfully combines all collectible realms, such as Comic Book, Toys, Anime/Manga and Sports Memorabilia! The show is also with a very short distance from Mexico and Vendors and Guest signers are able to interact with thier fans from South Texas and Mexico while remaining safely in the United States. Special Guest to be announced. | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| Laredo Civic Center 2400 San Bernardo Ave Laredo, Texas 78045 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 100 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 2500 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Collectibles | |
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| Guests | |
| N.A.S. Studios, LLC, Dani Jimenez (Creator of Chupaboar) and many more soon to be announced. | |
FL – Hacksaw Signs
March 26, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Florida, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Sports, Television
“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan signs at Books & Books on Monday April 2, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Offering professional wrestling fans a ringside seat into his adventurous life, WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Jim Duggan recounts for the first time key moments and legendary bouts both inside and outside the ring in Hacksaw: The Jim Duggan Story (Triumph, $19.95). Known to millions of enthusiasts as a charismatic patriot — with an American flag in his right hand and his signature two-by-four in his left — Duggan shares how an injury-plagued NFL rookie season curtailed his football ambitions and paved the way for a brighter career in professional wrestling. Rising to fame in the Cold War–era 1980s, Duggan engaged in legendary feuds with some of the biggest names in wrestling, including the Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, and Andre the Giant. Duggan also reflects on his fight against kidney cancer during the prime of his career. With each page peppered with Duggan’s charming wit, fans will find much to enjoy and discover about the man they once knew only as “Hacksaw.”
Books & Books
265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Dean Stockwell Makes it a Quantum Leap Reunion at Wizard World Toronto Comic Con 2012
February 24, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Convention News, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports, Television, Top Stories
Press Release:
Another Giant Leap: Academy Award, Emmy Nominee Dean Stockwell To Attend 2012 Wizard World Toronto Comic Con, April 14-15 At Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Veteran Of More Than Six Decades In Movies and TV To Make First Wizard World Appearance, Joining Fellow Quantum Leap Star Scott Bakula, Paul Wesley, Jeri Ryan, Other Notables
NEW YORK and TORONTO, February 20, 2012 – In a career which began as a standout child actor in the 1940s, Dean Stockwell has appeared in nearly 200 movies and television shows. Now after having starred in “Quantum Leap” and performed memorable roles in shows like “Battlestar Galactica” and films like MARRIED TO THE MOB, the Academy Award nominee and four-time Emmy nominee will be making his first appearance at a Wizard World show when he meets fans, signs autographs, poses for photos and takes part in a Q&A panel at Wizard World Toronto Comic Con, April 14-15 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC).
Stockwell will be joined at the event by Scott Bakula, the lead in “Quantum Leap,” for which Stockwell earned all four of his Emmy nods. Other popular stars scheduled to attend Toronto Comic Con include Paul Wesley, Jeri Ryan and Amy Acker along with WWE® Superstar Edge® and dozens of standout celebs and talented comic book artists and writers.
Stockwell, who will turn 76 on March 3, is one of a handful of Hollywood child stars who has gone on to on-screen success as an adult. His preteen roles included 1940s blockbusters ANCHORS AWEIGH (1945) and GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT (1947), followed by well-received parts in SONS AND LOVERS (1960) and LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT (1962).
After a hiatus, Stockwell resumed his film career, taking on sophisticated supporting roles, including his Oscar-nominee-worthy performance in MARRIED TO THE MOB (1988) before playing the “boss” to Bakula in “Quantum Leap” (1989-93), appearing in the sci-fi series’ entire 97-episode run.
Toronto Comic Con, produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), will bring together thousands of fans of all ages and dozens of celebrities and industry professionals to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more.
Children and adult attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite villain, superhero or pop culture personality for the chance to win special prizes in costume contests. Event-goers may also try their hand interactive product exhibits and shop for collectible comics, movie and television memorabilia, toys and games at scores of dealer booths.
Toronto Comic Con is scheduled as the second stop on Wizard World’s 2012 North American tour. Hours are Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 15, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tickets are available in advance online at http://www.
About MTCC:
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (http://www.mtccc.com) is Canada’s #1 convention and trade show facility. It is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, within walking distance of almost 13,000 hotel rooms, shopping, restaurants and Toronto sites.
About Wizard World:
Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.
The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworldcomiccon.com.
***** SAVE THE 2012 DATES *****
April 14-15 – Toronto Comic Con
June 1-3 – Philadelphia Comic Con
August 9-12 – Chicago Comic Con
September 29-30 – Mid-Ohio Comic Con
October 26-28 – Austin Comic Con
TBD 2013 – New Orleans Comic Con
IL – Wrestling Legend Signs
February 23, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Illinois, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Sports
The Honky Tonk Man signs at Graham Crackers Comics on Saturday February 25, 2012 from noon to 2:00pm!
Graham Crackers Comics
16030 S. Lincoln Highway, Plainfield, IL 60586
IL – Wrestling Road Diaries Shooting
February 16, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Illinois, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Sports
Colt Cabana, Cliff Compton, and Luke Gallows appear at Challengers Comics on Sunday March 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm.
Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Paul Wesley, Jeri Ryan, Scott Bakula, Edge, Amy Acker Among Headliners At 2012 Wizard World Toronto Comic Con
February 2, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Convention News, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports, Television, Top Stories
Press Release:
Paul Wesley, Jeri Ryan, Scott Bakula, WWE® Superstar Edge®, Amy Acker Among Headliners At 2012 Wizard World Toronto Comic Con, April 14-15 At Metro Toronto Convention Centre
World-Class Comics Creator Lineup Includes Mike Deodato Jr., “Jock,” John McCrea, Dale Keown, Tyler Kirkham, Greg Horn, Arthur Suydam Among Dozens Of Others
NEW YORK and TORONTO, February 2, 2012 – A state-of-the-art downtown venue, new dates and fresh celebrity guests mark the third Wizard World Toronto Comic Con, which today announced its standout lineup scheduled to attend the event, April 14-15 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC). Popular screen stars Paul Wesley, Jeri Ryan, Scott Bakula and Amy Acker will be joined by WWE® Superstar Edge® and dozens of standout celebs and talented comic book artists and writers at the convention, which promises to be even bigger and better in 2012.
Bakula (“Star Trek: Enterprise,” “Quantum Leap”) and Acker (“Angel,” THE CABIN IN THE WOODS) will appear both days, while Wesley (“The Vampire Diaries,” “24”), Ryan (“Star Trek: Voyager,” “Boston Public”) and Edge® are scheduled to attend on Saturday only.
“Toronto and the entire region have embraced Wizard World Toronto Comic Con over the past two years, and we’re excited to bring a first-class event to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre,” said John Macaluso, Wizard World Board of Directors. “From well-known, relevant stars like Paul Wesley and Jeri Ryan and classic and cult actors and actresses to an outstanding collection of big-time artists and a unique array of exhibitors and vendors, there’s something for everyone.”
The event, produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), will bring together thousands of fans of all ages and dozens of celebrities and industry professionals to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more.
Wizard World shows always have top-notch comics creators on hand, and Toronto Comic Con boasts one of the most impressive rosters ever. Headlining the group are Mike Deodato Jr. (“Amazing Spider-Man,” “Wonder Woman”), “Jock” (“Detective Comics,” “Batman”), John McCrea (“Hitman,” “Transmetropolitan”), Javi Fernandez (“Flashpoint: The Outsider,” “Captain America: First Vengeance”), Dale Keown (“Hulk,” “The Pitt”), Tyler Kirkham (“Green Lantern Corps,” “Blackest Night”), Marcus To (“The Huntress,” “The Authority”), Ken Lashley (“Batwing,” “Avengers”), David Mack (“Kabuki,” “Daredevil”), Greg Tocchini (“Batman and Robin,” “Hulk”), Michael Golden (“Batman,” “Spider-Man”), Greg Horn (“Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark,” “X-Force”) and Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Army of Darkness”).
Other popular celebrity guests scheduled for Toronto include Colin Ferguson (“Eureka,” THE OPPOSITE OF SEX), Sean Maher (“Serenity,” “Firefly”), Jeremy Bulloch (STAR WARS: EPISODE V, VI, III, “Doctors”), Sam Witwer (“Smallville,” THE MIST), Sam Huntington (SUPERMAN RETURNS, FANBOYS), Meaghan Rath (“Being Human,” LOST AND DELIRIOUS) and Catherine Mary Stewart (WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S, THE LAST STARFIGHTER).
Children and adult attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite villain, superhero or pop culture personality for the chance to win special prizes in costume contests. Event-goers may also try their hand interactive product exhibits and shop for collectible comics, movie and television memorabilia, toys and games at scores of dealer booths.
Toronto Comic Con is scheduled as the second stop on Wizard World’s 2012 North American tour. Hours are Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 15, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tickets are available in advance online at http://www.
About MTCC
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (http://www.mtccc.com) is Canada’s #1 convention and trade show facility. It is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, within walking distance of almost 13,000 hotel rooms, shopping, restaurants and Toronto sites.
About Wizard World:
Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.
The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworldcomiccon.com.
***** SAVE THE 2012 DATES *****
April 14-15 – Toronto Comic Con
June 1-3 – Philadelphia Comic Con
August 9-12 – Chicago Comic Con
September 29-30 – Mid-Ohio Comic Con
October 26-28 – Austin Comic Con
TBD 2013 – New Orleans Comic Con
Kingdoms of Amalur Release Parties
January 31, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Arizona, Comic Books, Maryland, Massachusetts, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Sports, Top Stories, Video Games
Todd McFarlane, Curt Schilling, R. A. Salvatore, Ken Rolston, and more celebrate the release of 38 Studios new game at GameStops across the country on February 6, 2012.
Press Release:
The lore of Kingdoms of Amalur spans an epic course of over 10,000 years, with Reckoning capturing a moment in this history and the tale of a singular hero capable of reshaping the fate of the world of Amalur. Every building, tree, and creature has a clear and defined history within this immersive world filled with extraordinary landscapes, mysterious cities, colorful characters, and fantastic creatures.
This mysterious and magical new fantasy world is created by New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore brought to life visually through the trademark style of renowned artist and Spawn creator Todd McFarlane and developed under the leadership of Ken Rolston, lead designer of the critically acclaimed RPGs Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
Beginning at 11:30 p.m. on February 6, three GameStop stores will open their doors for eager fans who will among the first to get their copies of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning upon its release at midnight on February 7. To mark this occasion the game’s creators will make special appearances and mingle with fans as they count down to the release of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning at the following GameStop locations:
1.Bellingham, MA: Curt Schilling, Founder and Chairman of 38 Studios, three-time World Series champion and life-long videogame fanatic and R.A. Salvatore, Executive Creator of Worlds and 24-time New York Times best-selling author, who crafted the rich lore and stories of the world of Amalur. Curt and R.A. will join fans at the GameStop located in the Stallbrook Marketplace, 258 Hartford Ave, Bellingham, MA 02019
2.Tempe, AZ: Todd McFarlane, Spawn creator and McFarlane Toys founder, who has driven the artistic vision of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Todd will meet fans at the GameStop at the Tempe Marketplace located at 2040 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Suite 110, Tempe, AZ 85281
3.Cockeysville, MD: Ken Rolston, Internationally Celebrated Game Designer at Big Huge Games will be joined by members of the Big Huge Games development team including Lead Designer Ian Frazier, Art Director Tim Coman, Lead Combat Designer Joe Quadara, and Audio Director Grant Kirkhope. The team from Big Huge Games will join fans at the GameStop located at 10015 York Road, Suite A7, Cockeysville, MD 21030
