VA Comicon Promoter Stepping Down After October 2011 Show But Con Will Continue
October 26, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Virginia
Press Release:
Brett Carreras, promoter of VA Comicon, steps down after Oct 29-30.
Greetings!
This is Brett from the VA Comicon…
I have known many of you for years, and some not nearly as long. I wanted to send out a heart-felt THANK YOU for everyone’s support of the VA Comicon, and my efforts as Director of PR for the show.
As you already know, the show THIS weekend will be the 25th anniversary event, founded by Guy Rose way back in 1986 as the “Chesterfield County Comic Collector’s Club.” I am proud to list Guy as one of my best friends, and look forward to celebrating his birthday THIS Sunday, Oct 30 at the VA Comicon.
As you also may know, I, Brett Carreras, took over promotion of the VA Comicon in 2004 to help Guy build excitement in the community. Today I am please to say the VA Comicon is THE premiere event for pop-culture in the state of Virginia, and I have helped in the past and in the future to bring Top Cow, Avatar Press, Fangoria, Zenescope, Moonstone, Adhouse and more AMAZING publishers to Richmond, Virginia.
I am now sitting here in Mountain View California (near San Francisco), with my friend and colleague Daniel Fogel (Hippy Comix) as we prepare for the VA comicon this WEEKEND, and I am reflecting back on my short but exciting career in comic books.
2011 has been a banner year for me. I had my first article published as an Overstreet advisor, I was told I will be listed as an adviser in an upcoming edition of the Fogel’s Underground Price Guide, I setup in San Diego with my good friend Ben Penrod, I helped to run the biggest comic book event EVER in the District of Columbia, and am about to personally finance the most exciting VA Comicon we have EVER had!
I have accomplished EVERYTHING I have ever set out to do in comic books. I have EVERY comic book on my “want list”. I am lucky enough to have traveled the country promoting this hobby. For me, this show in 4 days is a Pinnacle of EVERYTHING I have accomplished in this industry. While Brett’s Comic Pile will continue to operate, delivering thousands of comics for less than $1 each around the world, I feel I have professional hit a ceiling.
I invite YOU to join me at the VA Comicon for my retirement party (Why not go out on a high note, eh?), and Guy’s birthday party. In fact, if you pick up Advanced tickets NOW, at our website, I will even “eat the fees”. Type in the discount code “farewell” to save $1.24 off of each ticket. My gift to you during these last 48 hours the Advance Tickets are on sale.
Don’t worry…the VA Comicon will continue to operate, with FIVE shows planned in 2012…I look forward to telling you more about 2012 at our show this weekend. Thank you for ALL of your support, and please be sure to come by and say hi. I will see you at the show!
Sincerely,
Brett Carreras
http://www.vacomicon.com
VA Comicon 25th Anniversary Show October 29-30, 2011 Featuring O’Barr, Suydam, Etc.
October 24, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Top Stories, Virginia
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A reminder, we are at the CROWNE PLAZA WEST in Richmond, VA, which is NOT the same location as last-year’s show…We have sold the room to capacity the last two years…the best way to not have to WAIT in in line is to pick up an advance ticket for only $10, the same price as at the front door. Thanks!
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Kids 12 and under areFREE!
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We LOVE having families come to the VA Comicon! In fact, we want WHOLE GROUP participation…That’s why we have a GROUP cash prize on Sunday for our costume contest!
Remember…Kids 12 and under are FREE the whole weekend with paid parent admission! Getting an ADVANCE Ticket? Your child can get in 1 hour early with you FREE of charge as well! Online sales will stop on Thursday, so you only have DAYS to take advantage! Get one NOW!
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Capicons Comic Book and Pop Culture Con (October 2011)
September 26, 2011 by queenofadmin
Filed under Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Virginia
Event Details:
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| Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con | |
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| http://capicons.com | |
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| 10/02/2011 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con Sunday, October 2, 2011 10:00am – 3:00pm Admission: $3, Kids FREE!!Featuring: Tim Dzon. K. Michael Crawford, Curtis Prather & the Spooky Movie Crew, James Rambo, Kris Mosby, Ali G., and MORE!!! Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department We feature 50+ tables with Gold/Silver Age, Modern & Indie Comics, Publishers, Creators, Non-sport Cards, TV/Movie, Star Wars, Star Trek, Horror, Sci-Fi. DVDs & MORE!! |
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| Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department 2148 Gallows Road Dunn Loring, Virginia 22027 United States Map It |
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| 50 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 250 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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| Guests | |
| Tim Dzon, K. Michael Crawford, Curtis Prather & the Spooky Movie Crew, James Rambo, Kris Mosby | |
VA – Snarked Signing
September 8, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Virginia
Roger Langridge (Thor: The Mighty Avenger, Muppet Show, Fred the Clown) signs at Big Planet Comics on September 9th from 5PM-7PM! Come by and grab a free copy of Issue #0 of his new series, Snarked, and check out some other books from one of our favorite comics creators!
Big Planet Comics
426 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, VA 22180
VA – One More Page Signing
August 9, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Virginia
Raina Telgemeier & Dave Roman sign at One More Page Books in Arlington, VA on Wednesday, August 10th at 6:30 pm. They will do a one-hour presentation and signing! Come by and get signed copies of Smile and Astronaut Academy, ask questions, and help stage some live readings!
One More Page Books
2200 N Westmoreland St #101, Arlington, VA
VA – Fall for the Book Festival
August 7, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Horror, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories, Virginia
Stephen King appears at George Mason University on September 23rd.
Press Release:
The Fall for the Book Festival at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, has chosen Stephen King as the 2011 recipient of the Mason Award for his “extraordinary contributions to bringing literature to a wide reading public.” He’ll receive the award at a ceremony on September 23, 2011, with a limited book signing following the event.
King is the author of more than 50 worldwide bestsellers, and his career has spanned nearly five decades, from his debut novel “Carrie,” to his up-coming novel “11/22/63? due to be released November 8th.
Free tickets for the Mason Award Presentation will be available to the general public the morning of August 15th and are available through George Mason University’s Center for the Arts box office. Ticket Request Forms will be available beginning August 15th at 9AM EST.
Event Information
Date: 9/23/2011
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Venue: GMU’s Fairfax Campus, Concert Hall, Center for the Arts
Ticket Price: Free and open to the public
Shoff Promotions Comic Book Show (November 2011)
June 30, 2011 by shoffpromotions
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Virginia
Event Details:
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| Shoff Promotions Comic Book Show | |
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| http://shoffpromotions.com | |
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| 11/19/2011 | |
| About This Convention | |
| 10am-3:30pm | |
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| Tysons Corner Va. Crowne Plaza 1960 Chain Bridge Rd Tyusons Corner, Virginia 22102 United States Map It |
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| 30 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 200 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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Shoff Promotions Comic Book Show (July 2011)
June 30, 2011 by shoffpromotions
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Virginia
Event Details:
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| Shoff promotions comic book show | |
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| http://www.shoffpromotions.com | |
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| 07/31/2011 | |
| About This Convention | |
| 10am-3:30pm | |
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| Tysons Corner Va. Crowne Plaza 1960 Chain Bridge rd Tysons Corner, Virginia 22102 United States Map It |
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| 30 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 200 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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Shoff Promotions Comic Book Show (September 2011)
June 30, 2011 by shoffpromotions
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Virginia
Event Details:
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| Shoff Promotions Comic Book Show | |
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| http://shoffpromotions.com | |
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| 09/10/2011 | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| Tysons Corner Va. Crpwne Plaza 1960 Chain Bridge Rd TYsons Corner, Virginia 22102 United States Map It |
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| 30 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 200 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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DC Comicon Offers Free Admission, Frank Cho, and More
June 14, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Top Stories, Virginia
Located at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, the DC Comicon will be a collection of the regions FINEST comic books from the 1940′s to present, along with the industry’s TOP talent…all donating their time to bring the BEST comics and talent to Washington DC for FREE!
Featuring Frank Cho (Award-winning illustrator and writer of Liberty Meadows, Mighty Avengers and more!), Jim Starlin (creator of all things Thanos and Infinity), Todd Dezago (the current Casper relaunch,Tellos, Amazing Spider-Man), Larry Hama (The “Godfather” of GI Joe, and creator of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow) along with his illustrator on the current GI Joe series, SL Gallant…signing with Mr. Hama for the first time!
In an exclusive partnership, the Washington DC Comicon will deliver FREE tickets to EVERY comic retailer in VA, DC and MD on Wednesday, June 15th…and all you have to do is go into your favorite store and ASK for your free tickets!
With door prizes courtesy of Top Cow, FREE admission, GREAT comic book selection, and less than a 100 mile commute from Richmond, DC, Philadelphia and MORE, along with access to the DC Metro public transit system, the DC Comicon is the EASIEST, and most FREE comic book event EVER on Father’s Day.
Visit www.dccomicon.com for more information, including your FREE tickets, travel, parking, artists, publishers, updates and MORE! We will see you there!
Regards,
Brett Carreras (promoter of the VA Comicon www.vacomicon.com)
Marc Nathan (promoter of the Baltimore Comicon (www.baltimorecomiccon.com)
