Scene on the Web: ComiCONN 2012
August 21, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Con Reports and Photos, Connecticut, Top Stories
ComiCONN (August 2012)
April 10, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Connecticut, Convention Profiles
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| ComiCONN “A Show for the Fans by the Fans!” | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.comiconn.com | |
| This convention will take place: | |
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| Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 08/18/2012 | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| Trumbull Marriott Hotel 180 Hawley Lane Trumbull, Connecticut 06611 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 100 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 2000 | |
| Please select the Category that Best Describes The Convention | |
| Comic Books | |
ComiCONN (August 2011)
September 10, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Connecticut, Convention Profiles, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Event Details:
| Convention | ComiCONN “A Show for the Fans by the Fans!” |
| Convention Website | http://www.comiconn.com |
| Start Date | 08/27/2011 |
| About This Convention: | Welcome to Connecticut, the nutmeg state, home to the first comic book, the Frisbee, the Wiffle Ball, and ComiCONN “A Show for the Fans by the Fans!”.
ComiCONN is pleased to announce that the Stamford Plaza Hotel, will be the designated hotel for our show on August 27th, 2011. Come celebrate Thor, Captain America, Green Lantern, comics, movies, collecting, and the 30th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark at this one day mega event! Tell your friends, bring the family, and have some fun! |
| Convention Guests | Check our show website or join our Facebook page for updates & more information. |
| Venue Name | Stamford Plaza Hotel |
| Venue Address | 2701 Summer Street Stamford, Connecticut 06905 United States |
| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | 100 |
| Projected Attendance | 2000 |
| What category best describes your convention? | Comic Books |
| What other categories might be appropriate for your convention? | - Collectibles - Science Fiction and Fantasy |
ComiCONN Becomes Wizard World Connecticut Comic Con 2011
June 11, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Connecticut, Convention News, Top Stories
Press Release:
Gareb Shamus Acquires ComiCONN, Announces Wizard World Connecticut Comic Con for 2011
NEW YORK, June 11, 2010 – Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard Entertainment, today announced the acquisition of ComiCONN to create Wizard World Connecticut Comic Con 2011, to be held on a date and at a site to be determined. The announcement came on the first day of this weekend’s Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Shamus acquired ComiCONN (Alternate Universe LLC), whose officers, including Erik Yacko, Joseph Stinson, Mitchell Hallock and Jay Claus, will promote, advise, and consult on the show. ComiCONN “A Show for the Fans by the Fans!” will continue to run local events in Connecticut and are in the planning phases for their 2011 show.
“We are excited to build on the success of ComiCONN with the new Wizard World Connecticut Comic Con in 2011,” said Shamus. “There is a large base of fans throughout the state and neighboring areas who enjoy comics, pop culture, science fiction, movies, television, anime, and the many other facets of Wizard World Comic Con shows. It is a strong addition to what will be our largest Comic Con lineup ever next year.”
“ComiCONN is proud to join the Wizard World Entertainment family,” said Hallock, chief marketing officer and one of the founders. This new alliance will expand the type of excitement that Connecticut-based comic and genre fans have been craving. Our event was created to be an outlet ‘for the fans by the fans,’ and we have no doubt that by partnering with Wizard we will fulfill that promise tenfold.”
“This partnership is very positive for everyone: the industry, Connecticut, and most importantly, the fans,” added Yacko, ComiCONN founder and co-owner of the Alternate Universe comic shops.
About Wizard Entertainment:
Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Shamus publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare and numerous books about pop-culture’s top talent, comic books and toys. Shamus also produces the largest North American Comic Con tour.
Wizard World Comic Con Tour:
June 11-13, 2010, Philadelphia Comic Con, Pennsylvania Convention Center
August 19-22, 2010, Chicago Comic Con, Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center
October 1-3, 2010, Big Apple Comic Con, Penn Plaza Pavilion
October 15-17, 2010, New England Comic Con, John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
November 12-14, 2010, Austin Comic Con, Austin Convention Center
December 3-5, 2010, Atlanta Comic Con, Cobb Galleria Centre
March 18-20, 2011, Toronto Comic Con, Direct Energy Centre
New Jersey Comic Con, 2010, New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, TBD
Cincinnati Comic Con, TBD
Cleveland Comic Con, TBD
Connecticut Comic Con TBD
Nashville Comic Con, TBD
For information on Connecticut Comic Con and other Wizard events, visit www.wizardworld.com.
ComiCONN (May 2010)
October 21, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Connecticut, Convention Profiles, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Event Details:
| Convention | ComiCONN |
| Convention Website | http://www.comiconn.com |
| Start Date | 05/15/2010 |
| About This Convention: | Welcome to Connecticut, home to the WWE, UCONN Huskies, PEZ, the legendary Fawcett Comics & Charlton Comics, and now ComiCONN.
This is our 1st show and we look forward to making this an annual event in Connecticut. “A Show for the Fans by the Fans!”
Creator signings! Guests! Raffle prizes! Exclusives! Don’t miss out! Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with ComiCONN. |
| Convention Guests | Check out our website for all information. |
| Venue Name | ComiCONN |
| Venue Address | 201 Washington Avenue North Haven, Connecticut 06473 United States |
| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | 60 |
| Projected Attendance | 600 |
| What category best describes your convention? | Comic Books |
| What other categories might be appropriate for your convention? | - Collectibles - Science Fiction and Fantasy |
