TN – Free Comic Book Day 2013 Signing
April 27, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Tennessee
Andy Price, Chris Schweizer, Tom Bancroft, Guy Gilchrist, and more sign at Rick’s Comic City on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!!
Andy Price - IDW artist My Little Pony
Chris Schweizer - Eisner nominated for his Oni work “Crogans”
Comicspriceguide.com will be grading comics
Guy Gilchrist - Nancy artist and musician
Jason Horn - indie artist
Joanne Padgett - Vampires of Camelot book series
John Read - traveling Comic Strip museum
Marc Ballard - Nashville comic and horror festival will have zombies from Walking Dead
Sam Payne - comic artist
Steve Fox - Artist Web series NEX
Tales from the Geek webshow cast and crew
Tom Bancroft - Disney artist
501st Stormtrooper Legion
Rick’s Comic City
2710 Old Lebanon Road, Nashville TN 37214
615-883-7890
FL – FCBD: Ethan Van Sciver Signs
April 6, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Florida, Free Comic Book Day, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Tennessee
Artist Ethan Van Sciver signs at Mike’s Comics on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!
Press Release:
Ethan Van Sciver, known for his work on Green Lantern, The Flash, and currently, the New 52′s Batman: The Dark Knight! He will be here from 11am to 6pm, signing! We’ll also have an exclusive, limited edition art print! Members from our local 501st will be here, along with the Blood Center’s Big Red Bus, were everyone can be hero, and save a life, by donating blood! We’ll also have face painting, balloon artists, giveaway, raffles and fun activities for the kids!
Mike’s Comics & Collectibles
8110 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809
407-854-6222
Knoxville Comic and Anime Con (June 2013)
March 6, 2013 by tarstarkus
Filed under Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Tennessee
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| Knoxville Comic and Anime Con | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.knoxvillecomicanimecon.com/ | |
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| Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 06/15/2013 | |
| End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 06/16/2013 | |
| About This Convention | |
| We’re bringing to Knoxville the very best two day Anime/Comic show by combining an affordable entrance fee, free parking, camaraderie with other fans of Anime and Comics, along with a marketplace where the best dealers from around the country bring you the rarest, newest, and coolest items for your collection. Plus – we’re hosting a costume contest! |
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| Venue Name and Address | |
| Knoxville Expo Center 5441 Clinton HWY Knoxville, TN 37912 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 75 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 1500 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Anime | |
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| Guests | |
| Robbie Rist Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – the voice of Michaelangelo!! Also, voices of Naruto’s Choji Akimichi, Zatch Bell’s Eido, Brady Bunch’s Cousin Oliver, and (Battlestar) Galactica 1980′s Dr. Zee. Kathy Garver Family Affair’s Cissy, also the voice of Firestar in Spiderman & His Amazing Friends. | |
Nashville Comic Expo Debuts in September 2013 with Lauren Cohan from The Walking Dead
January 28, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Horror, Television, Tennessee, Top Stories
Press Release:
Nashville Comic Expo Debuts with the Walking Dead’s Lauren Cohan
January 28th, 2013 – The Nashville Comic Expo will debut on September 14-15, 2013!
Lauren Cohan, who plays an integral character (“Maggie Greene”) in AMC’s hit TV series, The Walking Dead, as well as being featured in the TV shows Supernatural and Vampire Diaries, headlines the first Nashville Comic Expo.
Nashville—the Music City, will have its first true ongoing comic con with the Nashville Comic Expo on September 14-15, 2013. The convention will feature a large selection of vendors selling comic books, action figures, cards, games, manga and Star Wars items. There will be something for everyone at this comic con. A line-up of local writers and artists will be exhibiting their works, selling original artwork and accepting commissions.
Arrive early to pick-up a FREE Nashville Comic Expo exclusive poster featuring the Avengers’ very own Captain America, Thor and Iron Man! The poster was created by Andy Smith (who will be a guest artist at the Nashville Comic Expo).
The Nashville Comic Expo will feature the following industry professionals that attendees are invited to meet, greet, and commission artwork from at the convention (this list may alter as more creators are added or removed):
- Don Rosa
- Herb Trimpe (1st artist to draw Wolverine)
- Bob Camp (co-creator of Ren and Stimpy)
- Dennis Calero
- Clay Mann
- Andy Smith
- Budd Root
- Joe Jusko
- Tim Townsend
The Nashville Comic Expo will be on September 14-15, 2013 at the Gaylord Orpyland Resort and Convention Center. Admission is $20 for adults and admission is FREE for children (12 and under). Parking is $10.
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Please e-mail: info@nashvillecomicexpo.com
www.NashvilleComicExpo.com
Wizard World Expands to Seven Events in 2013; Adds Comic Cons in St. Louis and Nashville
January 3, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Missouri, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Tennessee, Top Stories
Press Release:
Wizard World Adds New St. Louis, Nashville Comic Con Events To 2013 Schedule; Stan Lee, Dean Cain, Billy Dee Williams Among Early Guests
St. Louis Set For March 22-23-24, Nashville Oct. 18-19-20; James Marsters, Ernie Hudson Also Commit As Wizard World Schedule Extends To Seven Events In 2013
NEW YORK, December 26, 2012 – Wizard World, Inc. (PK.WIZD) today announced the addition of shows in St. Louis and Nashville to its 2013 schedule of pop culture conventions, with Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con set to make its debut March 22-24 at America’s Center and Wizard World Nashville Comic Con debuting October 18-20 at Music City Center. Popular Wizard World celebrity guests Stan Lee, Dean Cain, James Marsters, Ernie Hudson, Billy Dee Williams and Jason David Frank are the early celebrity roster headliners at both events.
Additional celebrities, artists, exhibitors and other attractions will be announced in the coming weeks.
St. Louis and Nashville fit comfortably in the 2013 Wizard World calendar, which also currently includes shows in Portland, Ore. (Feb. 22-24), Philadelphia (May 30 – June 2), Chicago (Aug. 8-11), Columbus, Ohio (Sept. 20-22), and Austin, Texas (Nov. 22-24). Wizard World has also scheduled its next New Orleans date (Feb. 7-9, 2014).
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages 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. St. Louis Comic Con show hours are Friday, March 22, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nashville Comic Con will take place on Friday, Oct. 18, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more on the 2013 Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/
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.wizardworld.com.
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February 22-24 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con
March 22-24 – Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con
May 30 – June 2 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
August 8-11 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
September 20-22 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
October 18-20 – Wizard World Nashville Comic Con
November 22-24 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
February 7-9, 2014 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
Murfreesboro Anime and Comic Kon (MACK) (January 2013)
January 2, 2013 by tarstarkus
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Tennessee
Event Details:
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| MURFREESBORO ANIME AND COMIC kON (MACK) | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.comiccitytn.com | |
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| Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 01/19/2013 | |
| End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 01/20/2013 | |
| About This Convention | |
| MURFREESBORO ANIME & COMIC KON (MACK) JAN 19/ 20 2013 CLARION HOTEL (EXIT 78 OFF I-24) 227 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN, US, 37129 (615) 896-2420 ($65.00 a night..Save 15.00! When you mention the show!) SATURDAY 10-6 AND SUNDAY 11-4 ADMISSION $10.00 PER DAY VIP PACKAGE $50.00 LIMITED TO 50 ATTENDEES!! Paypal Accepted!! Contact us at www.knoxvillecomicanimecon.com The hit “contact us ” and email us for details about paying with Paypal 20 GUESTS AND THEY JUST KEEP COMING!!!!!!!!!!!! LEE TOCKAR voice of MY LITTLE PONY.. SNIPS, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG’S.. DINGO, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 00 ..JOSHUA EDWARDS, G.I. JOE :VALOR VS VENOM..SHIPWRECK, GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE..GEORGE, MEGAMAN..WOODMAN…PLUS IRON MAN,KRYPTO, DINOSAUR TRAIN, MORE! ANDY PRICE Artist MY LITTLE PONY COMIC BOOKS From the #1 cable show THE WALKING DEAD…THEIR FIRST EVER CONVENTION APPEARANCES ANYWHERE! THESAY WEST…Michonne’s Pet Zombie TRISTON JOHNSON ..The first zombie out of Herschel’s Barn ALEX DARKO…The Lori eating zombie TONY GOWELL…Multi-Episode Zombie.AND Programmer of DRAGON CON! JUST ADDED!!! KEVIN GALBRAITH..The Zombie that KILLED DALE!!!!LOUISE DORSEY…voice of JETTA from JEM & The Holograms JONATHAN GLAPION artist of the (NEW 52 )BATMAN comic ALEXANDRA VAN ZEELANDT…Playboy Model DONNA MARSH….Ghost Hunter and Author JOANNE PADGETT ..Author PREMIERING HER NEW BOOK Vampires of Camelot series!!!! JACOB ROUGEMONT…MARVEL UNIVERSE HANDBOOK MIKE HOLEMON..MTV’s Jackass RAVEN LEE…MODEL/PIN-UP SAM FLEAGAL…Artist/Painter JASON FLOWERS..ARTIST/PAINTER JEFF THOMPSON…AUTHOR of Television Horrors of Dan Curtis : Dark Shadows ,The Night Stalker & Other Productions 1966-2006 JONATHAN LAMPLEY…HORROR & CULT TV AUTHOR of 15 Books! MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED !! PLUS!! VIP INFO Limited to 50 attendees!! Includes PRIORITY FRONT ROW SEATING in Panel room!!! Party Saturday Night (with Food and Drink) Goodie Bag with Con Kit(food and drink, discount coupons, ect) 2 Day Pass, w/ earlier access on Saturday Photo Opp with Lee Tockar AND That picture is signed FOR FREE! Access to Con Suite (Snacks and Drinks) FREE PASS to Atlanta Comic Convention FREE PASS to Knoxville Comic and Anime Con FREE PASS to Clarksville Anime and Comic Con SWAG BAG FULL OF MERCHANDISE!! ALSO…There will be a VIP PRIZE DRAWING Sunday Afternoon and ONE of the 50 VIPS will win a 300.00 Merchandise Prize Package Only $50 Ghost Hunting Saturday night limited to 10 people!! You get all the VIP stuff and a Real Ghost Hunting Trip ..ALL FOR $70.00 Gaming and Games (Tabletop, CCG, and more! ) for ALL ATTENDEES TO PLAY! Is provided by PANELS( SO FAR!) |
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| Venue Name and Address | |
| CLARION HOTEL 227 OLD FORT PARKWAY MURFREESBORO, TN 37129 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 45 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 1000 | |
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| Anime | |
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| LEE TOCKAR, JOSHUA EDWARDS, ANDY PRICE, JONATHAN GLAPION, LOUISE DORSEY, DONNA MARSH, JOANNE PADGETT, 4 WALKING DEAD GUEST, OVER 20 GUESTS IN ALL!! | |
Scene on the Web | July 27, 2012: AdventureCon adds Jon Bernthal, NYCC announces pro registration, Etc.
July 27, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, New York, Television, Tennessee, Top Stories
Fanboy Expo Offers Peter Facinelli Prize Package for October 2012 Show
July 3, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Convention News, Horror, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Tennessee, Top Stories
The next Fanboy Expo is set for October 2012 in Knoxville, Tennessee, and will feature many celebrity guests including Peter Facinelli, best known for his role as Dr. Carlisle Cukken in Twilight, New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 and the November 2012 release The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. He has also starred in The Scorpion King, Nurse Jackie, Fastlane, Damages, Six Feet Under, Loosies and in the teen classic opposite Jennifer Love Hewitt in Can’t Hardly Wait.
Fanboy Expo is currently running a contest through their Facebook page offering a ticket to the event, an autograph, a photo opp, and a q&a and dinner with the star. To enter, visit the Fanboy Expo Facebook page.
TN – Arlo & Janis Signing
February 22, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Strips, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Tennessee
Cartoonist Jimmy Johnson signs at The Booksellers at Laurelwood on Satruday February 25, 2012 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. Johnson writes on his website, “This signing in the adopted hometown of you-know-who will be at 1 p.m., and I’m excited. I lived for 12 years in western Tennessee, not in Memphis but within its gravitational pull. This will be something of a homecoming.”
Press Release:
The Booksellers at Laurelwood is honored to host comic strip writer and artist Jimmy Johnson for a book signing event. His new book, Beaucoup Arlo & Janis is the long-awaited collection from the syndicated comic strip Arlo & Janis. Arranged chronologically, the works within create an arresting timeline that registers the change and growth of Arlo & Janis over 25 years, a core sample of comedy that will fascinate fans of this truly one-of-a-kind strip. It’s the best of the humor that made Arlo & Janis one of the most popular comic strips among newspaper readers wherever it appears.
The Booksellers at Laurelwood
387 Perkins Road Extended, Memphis, TN 38117
Knoxville Comic and Anime Con (June 2012)
January 25, 2012 by tarstarkus
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Tennessee
Event Details:
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| Knoxville Comic & Anime Con | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www. |
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| This convention will take place: | |
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| Start Date | |
| 06/09/2012 | |
| End Date | |
| 06/10/2012 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Knoxville Comic & Anime Con June 9/10 , The Falls Convention Center, 325 N. Cedar Bluff RD, Knoxville TN , 37923…Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4, Admission only 5.00..ALL ACCESS PASS 30.00 Limited to 50 Members (details on website!) GUESTS Legendary TARA STRONG (Greatest female voice talent EVER! Over 300 voice credits My Little Pony , Teen Titans (RAVEN), BEN 10, Powerpuff Girls, Family Guy, MORE!) , JOE LINSNER Creator Cry for Dawn, 7 WALKING DEAD ZOMBIES!!, Huge selection of Comic Book Artists & Writers!! PANELS & COSTUME CONTEST EACH DAY with 3 categories 200.00 prize packages/metal and Plaque for each winner! ONLY 30 DAYS LEFT TO GO!! For DETAILS, UPDATES , and DIRECTIONS contact the website at WWW.KNOXVILLECOMICANIMECON.COM |
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| Venue Name and Address | |
| The Falls Cedar Bluff Convention Center Knoxville, TN 37923 United States Map It |
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| 50 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 2000 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Anime | |
| Additional Categories | |
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| Guests | |
| TARA STRONG ( VOICE ACTRESS WITH MORE VOICE CREDITS THAN ANY OTHER FEMALE ACTOR!), JOESEPH MICHAEL LINSNER CREATOR OF DAWN, 7 WALKING DEAD ZOMBIES FROM THE AMC SHOW, DON HILLSMAN GAMBIT ARTIST, MORE! | |
