Non-Sport Update Magazine Introduces the Pop Art Con in June 2012
May 18, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Pennsylvania, Top Stories
Press Release:
Introducing….Pop Art Con
New Artists’ Show featuring Incredible Trading Card and Comic Book Artists Line-Up
Harrisburg, PA – May 17, 2012 – The first ever “Pop Art Con” will take place Sunday June 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia/Ft. Washington (530 West Pennsylvania Ave., Ft. Washington, PA 19034). Pop Art Con is a brand new artists’ show run by Non-Sport Update magazine, promoters of the Philly Non-Sports Card Show, a collectors’ show that has been run continuously since the 1980s and is currently run twice per year in Allentown, PA.
Pop Art Con will feature the best in trading card and comic book creators. The artist line-up includes: Kate Bradley, Edward Cherniga, Rusty Gilligan, Robert Hack, Meghan Hetrick, Laura Inglis, Gary Kezele, Brian Kong, Jim Kyle, Jerry Ma, Bill McKay, Joseph Miller, Veronica O’Connell, Rhiannon Owens, Sean Pence, David Quiles, Scott Rorie, Tim Shay, and The Sucklord. At the show, collectors will be able to meet the artists and commission them, as well as purchase sketch cards, prints, sketchbooks, artists returns and proofs, and more. Many of the artists will be selling exclusive items to the show and giving away original art. A John Carter of Mars card featuring art by master artist Joe Jusko will be available from Non-Sport Update at a special show-reduced introductory price.
The show is sponsored by Cryptozoic Entertainment, Versicolor Productions, Breygent Marketing, and SideKick. Cryptozoic will be doing on-site portfolio reviews and actively looking for new artists for their various trading card lines. The company will also sponsor a special dinner on Saturday night that is free to collectors with paid admission to the show (details at http://bit.ly/IIOgJX). Many free promotional cards will also be available (while supplies last) such as Tarzan 100th anniversary (from Cryptozoic Entertainment), Deadworld (Breygent Marketing), Blood and Glory (Asylum Studios), and Bettie Page Private Collection Box 2 (Versicolor Productions).
Admission to Pop Art Con is just $8. Show hours are 10 AM to 4 PM. Complete show details can be found on Non-Sport Update’s website at: popartcon.com.
Pop Art Con (June 2012)
May 9, 2012 by Harris
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Pennsylvania
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| Pop Art Con | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.popartcon.com | |
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| Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 06/10/2012 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Pop Art Con features your favorite trading card and comic book artists. At Pop Art Con, we’ll all about the artist! Collectors can meet the artist, commission them, and purchase sketch cards, artists returns and proofs, sketchbooks, prints, and more. We’ll also have several dealers on-hand to purchase non-sport and entertainment trading cards from as well as trading card manufacturers like Cryptozoic Entertainment, Breygent Marketing, and SideKick. Are you an aspiring artist? Bring your portfolio and have it reviewed by Cryptozoic Entertainment’s art director. This brand new show is promoted by Non-Sport Update magazine, promoters of the Philly Non-Sports Card Show. | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| Hilton Garden Inn – Ft. Washington/Philadelphia 530 West Pennsylvania Ave Ft. Washington, PA 19034 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 35 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 1000 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Collectibles | |
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| Guests | |
| Kate Bradley, Edward Cherniga, Rusty Gilligan, Robert Hack, Meghan Hetrick, Laura Inglis, Gary Kezele, Brian Kong, Jim Kyle, Jerry Ma, Bill McKay, Joseph Miller, Veronica O’Connell, Rhiannon Owens, Sean Pence, David Quiles, Scott Rorie, Tim Shay | |
Philadelphia Comic-Con Returns for March 2012 Show
March 9, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Pennsylvania
Press Release:
It is the return of the Philadelphia Comic-Con on Sunday March 18th. This comic book convention is held at the Ramada Philadelphia Airport located at 76 Industrial Highway (Route 291) in Essington, PA 19029. The hotel is conveniently located between exits 8 and 9A off of I-95. It is also close to I-76,I-476 and most bridges from New Jersey. Show hours are 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is only $3 per person. Students of any age are admitted free with a current id. Parking is also free on premises. For those of you that do not drive Septa Bus Route 37 stops directly in front of the hotel.
It is quite a site to behold with 60+ tables at the show in the 4,500 square foot ballroom of the hotel. Dealers from 6 states setup there selling, buying and even trading with collectors. Thousands and thousands of comic books from the 1940′s to present day will be for sale at the show. Also available will be collecting supplies, graphic novels, action figures, statues, non-sportcards, dvd’s and original artwork. The show has become a fan favorite for years with people travelling up to 3 hours one way just to shop at the show.
Special guests this show are Zenescope Comics, Greg Larocque and Bill McKay. Greg Is best known for his work on “The Flash” by DC Comics. Zenescope is a locally based publisher based out of Fort Washington who have achieved international success with their hit comic series “Grimm Fairy Tales” which has also spawned an entire line of related collectibles. Bill McKay is an Artist based out of the Washington, DC area who is making the trip up here just for the show. Bill has done work on Lady Death and Grimm Fairy Tales trading cards.
Any questions about the convention can be sent to dwoywood@yahoo.com or we can be reached by phone at 856-217-5737. Fans can also check us out on the web at www.philadelphiacomic-con.com. Or on Facebook at facebook.com/comicbookshows.
Annapolis Comic-Con Fall Spectacular (October 2012)
March 6, 2012 by Awesome Cons
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Maryland, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Event Details:
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| Annapolis Comic-Con Fall Spectacular | |
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| http://www.annapoliscomiccon. |
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| 10/27/2012 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Everything you love about the Annapolis Comic-Con with a Halloween theme!! Spooky! | |
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| Roger “Pip” Moyer Community Center 273 Hilltop Ln Annapolis, Maryland 21403 United States Map It |
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| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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Capicons Comic Book and Pop Culture Con (December 2011)
November 30, 2011 by queenofadmin
Filed under Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Virginia
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Lehigh Valley Comic Con (December 2010)
January 14, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Other, Pennsylvania
Event Details:
| Convention | Lehigh Valley Comic Con |
| Convention Website | http://LehighValleyComicCon.com |
| Start Date | 12/04/2010 |
| About This Convention: | Show Hours: 10:00 – 4:00pm
Awesome door prizes, costume contest, free parking, tons of comics, and something for everyone. The show is close to many major cities in the Northeastern part of the United Sates. It’s a fun show. 60 plus tables with: Gaming The show was established in 2001 |
| Convention Guests | Greg “Dark One” Williams – Cry For Dawn, Animal Mystic, Heavy Metal Magazine Timothy Truman – Star Wars, Grimjack, Conan Bill McKay – Zombies vs Cheerleaders Geektacular |
| Venue Name | Schnecksville Fire Hall |
| Venue Address | 4550 Old Packhouse Rd. Schnecksville, PA 18078 United States |
| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | 60 |
| What category best describes your convention? | Comic Books |
| What other categories might be appropriate for your convention? | - Anime - Collectibles - Gaming - Other |

