HeroesCon 2018 Updates Guest List
February 23, 2018 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, North Carolina, Webcomics
HeroesCon has announced more new guests for their 2018 show including Jae Lee, Darryl Banks, Chris Brunner, Francesco Francavilla, Michel Fiffe, Andrew MacLean, Dan Parent, Dexter Vines, Chris Visions and more! HeroesCon 2018 takes place June 15-17, 2018 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
GUEST ADDITIONS:
BOB ALMOND | Stan Lee’s Guardian Project, Black Panther, Heroes For Hire, Warlock
ROGÊ ANTONIO | Batman & Robin Eternal, Grayson
DARRYL BANKS | Green Lantern, Legion of Super Heroes, JLA
THOMAS BOATWRIGHT | Zeke Deadwood, The Halloween Legion, Cemetery Blues
CHRIS BRUNNER | Loose Ends, Southern Bastards, Batman: LOTD
JOEY ELLIS | Leaky Timbers
MARIE ENGER | Fhtagn and Loathing, Regression
MICHEL FIFFE | Copra, Zegas, Bloodstrike
CHARLES FORSMAN | Slasher, Revenger, TEOTFW, Celebrated Summer
FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA | Afterlife with Archie, The Black Beetle, Detective Comics
CASEY JONES | Nightwing, Fantastic Four, Exiles, Excalibur, New Warriors
JAE LEE | Batman/Superman, Inhumans, Dark Tower, Fantastic Four
NATE LOVETT | Champions of Odd Lake, Kyraa: Alien Jungle Girl, Paw Patrol, Rusty Rivets
ANDREW MACLEAN | Head Lopper, Apocalyptigirl, Laser Wolf Attack
DREW MOSS | Copperhead, Terrible Lizard, The Colonized, The Crow: Pestilence, In the Dark
DAN PARENT | Archie, Die Kitty Die, Betty & Veronica, Kevin Keller, Life with Kevin
BENJAMIN SCHIPPER | Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Fairies, Joe Death and the Graven Image
KYLE STARKS | Rock Candy Mountain, Rick and Morty, Sexcastle, Legend of Ricky Thunder
BRENO TAMURA | Pigs, 12 reasons to die, Cupid, Doctor Fate
JEREMY TREECE | Fearsome as the Night, the Misadventures of Clawberry & Friends, I’m So Goth!
DEXTER VINES | X-Men, Nova, Avengers: X- Sanction, Buffy, Hulk
CHRIS VISIONS | Dead Letters, Spider-Gwen, Scarlet Witch, Devils on the Levee
ALEXIS ZIRITT | Space Riders, Tarantula, The Package
For the most up-to-date information, check our blog, or sign up for the weekly Heroes Hotline newsletter. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
BUYING AN ADVANCE PASS MEANS YOU’LL GET ANY ADVANCE INCENTIVES WE OFFER, FREE!
ENTRY WILL BE $25: FRI $25: SAT $20: SUN / AT THE SHOW ITSELF, SO YOU SAVE AS MUCH AS $20 BY PURCHASING ADVANCE PASSES TODAY! TICKETS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WE MAY CREDIT AN UNUSABLE TICKET TOWARD FUTURE TICKET PURCHASES.
HEROES CONVENTION was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte’s Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a “must” on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from all over the world to the Charlotte Convention Center.
NEO Comic Con Returns in August 2017
July 11, 2017 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Ohio, Top Stories
The 3rd NEO Comic Con is coming up on Sunday, August 20, in North Olmsted, Ohio. Guests include Kevin Nowlan, Bob Hall, Tony Isabella, Marc Sumerak, Jeremy Freeman, Matt Horak, Don Simpson, Darryl Banks, Aaron Archer, and lot more.
Check out the graphic below for the who, what, where, when, and why. You can also visit their website.
Cincinnati Comic Expo Welcomes Comic Guests on Sept. 22-24th
April 17, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Horror, Ohio, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Cincinnati’s First & Original Premier Comic Convention and Pop Culture Expo returns to the Duke Energy Convention Center on September 22-24, 2017!
What would a comic con be without the creators that imagine and conceive our favorite comics? At Cincinnati Comic Expo you can see creators of Marvel, DC, and independent comics. From Spider-Man to Wonder Woman; meet the creators, discover your new favorite series, and enjoy the heart of comic con.
That’s not all! As the region’s leading comicon, Cincinnati Comic Expo is staying true to the heritage of the event by bringing attendees the chance to meet the best and brightest from local industry talent. Coupled with rare and sought after signing events, it is an event that will leave you feeling satisfied.
Comic Creator Guests include:
- Greg Capullo: Batman, Reborn, Spawn
- Adam Hughes: Betty & Veronica, Wonder Woman, Batgirl
- Chad Hardin: Harley Quinn, Spider-Man
- William Stout: Jurassic Park, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs
- Darryl Banks: Green Lantern, Superman
- David Michael Beck: Star Wars, G.I. Joe
- Dave Aikins: Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob Comics
- Scott Beaderstadt: Trollords, The Mummy
- Andy Bennett: Sherlock Holmes, Negative Burn
- Craig Boldman: Archie, Action Comics
- Johnny Desjardins: Vampirella, Grimm Fairy Tales
- Corbyn Kern: Orphan Black, Back to the Future
- Mark Kidwell: ’68, Battle Pope
- Gavin Smith: The Accelerators, Human City
- More to be announced in the future
For further information please go to the website: cincinnaticomicexpo.com
35 New Guests Announced for HeroesCon 2017
February 24, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, North Carolina, Top Stories
HeroesCon has announced 35 new guests for their 35th anniversary show! HeroesCon 2017 takes place June 16-18, 2017 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
KRIS ANKA | Star-Lord, Captain Marvel, X-Men, X-Force
DARRYL BANKS | Green Lantern, Legion of Super Heroes, JLA
RYAN BROWNE | Curse Words, God Hates Astronauts, Manhattan Projects, Bedlam
RICHARD CASE | Spider-Man, Doom Patrol, Hunter: The Age of Magic, Annie Ammo
EVAN DORKIN | The Eltingville Club, Beasts of Burden, Milk & Cheese, Dork!
SARAH DYER | Calla Cthulhu, DC Nation, Beasts of Burden, Action Girl Comics, MAD
STEVE EPTING | Velvet, Captain America, Avengers
KATY FARINA | Steven Universe, Rick and Morty, Amazing World of Gumball
MICHEL FIFFE | Copra, Zegas, Twisted Savage Dragon Funnies
KELLY FITZPATRICK | Bitch Planet, Josie and the Pussycats, Shade the Changing Girl
CHARLES FORSMAN | Slasher, Revenger, TEOTFW, Celebrated Summer
PAUL GULACY | Master of Kung Fu, Sabre, Batman
JONATHAN HICKMAN | Black Monday Murders, East of West, The Manhattan Projects, Avengers
MIKE HUDDLESTON | Butcher Baker, The Strain, The Beauty
RICK LEONARDI | Cloak and Dagger, X-Men, Spider-Man 2099
ALITHA E MARTINEZ | Black Panther: World of Wakanda, Riverdale, Barbie, Batgirl, Iron Man
REBECCA MOCK | Knife’s Edge, Compass South, Spera, vol. III, Hana Doki Kira Anthology
RUDY NEBRES | Dr. Strange, Conan, Deadly Hands of Kung Fu, Eerie, Creepy
JAMAR NICHOLAS | Leon: Protector of the Playground, Fist Stick Knife Gun, Detective Boogaloo: Hip-Hop Cop
ED PISKOR | Hip Hop Family Tree, Wizzywig, American Splendor: Our Movie Year
ERIC POWELL | The Goon, Big Man Plans, Hillbilly
CRAIG ROUSSEAU | Avengers, Perhapanauts, Batman Beyond, Impulse
ANDY RUNTON | Owly
CHRIS SCHWEIZER | The Creeps, Crogan’s Loyalty, Crogan’s Vengeance, Crogan’s March
SCOTT SHAW! | Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew, Simpsons, Flintstones
BILL SIENKIEWICZ | Elektra: Assassin, Stray Toasters, New Mutants
CHARLES SOULE | Daredevil, Poe Dameron, Letter 44, Curse Words, Wolverine, She-Hulk
BABS TARR | MotorCrush, Batgirl
BEN TEMPLESMITH | The Squidder, Choker, Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse
WILFREDO TORRES | Jupiter’s Circle, The Shadow: Year One, Lobster Johnson, Aliens
RAMON VILLALOBOS | Nighthawk, E Is For Extinction
DEXTER VINES | Amazing X-Men, Nova, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hulk
ALEXIS ZIRITT | Space Riders, Tarantula, The Package
RSVP on the Facebook event page!
For the most up-to-date information, check our blog, or sign up for the weekly Heroes Hotline newsletter. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
BUYING AN ADVANCE PASS MEANS YOU’LL GET ANY ADVANCE INCENTIVES WE OFFER, FREE!
ENTRY WILL BE $25: FRI $25: SAT $20: SUN / AT THE SHOW ITSELF, SO YOU SAVE AS MUCH AS $20 BY PURCHASING ADVANCE PASSES TODAY! TICKETS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WE MAY CREDIT AN UNUSABLE TICKET TOWARD FUTURE TICKET PURCHASES.
HEROES CONVENTION was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte’s Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a “must” on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from all over the world to the Charlotte Convention Center.
NEO Comic Con (August 2017)
December 6, 2016 by NEOComicCon
Filed under Anime, Book Festivals, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Horror, Ohio, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Event Details:
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| NEO Comic Con | |
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| http://www.neocomiccon.com/ | |
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| 08/20/2017 | |
| About This Convention | |
| NEO Comic Con 3 Sunday, August 20th 2017 Soccer Sportsplex · 31515 Lorain Road · North Olmsted, Ohio 44070-4734Back for its third year – NEO Comic Con will please the comic book, toy & memorabilia collector & their family & friends. Special guests & artists! Over 70 artists and vendors! Cosplay & costume contest! Gaming! Panels discussions! Charity event for Make-A-Wish! A lot of fun! And Even More Space – 25,000 Square Feet! Children 12 & Under AND Cosplayers Get In FREE!(W) www.neocomiccon.com (E) info@neocomiccon.com (F) www.facebook.com/NEOComicConDrop Us A Line! |
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| Venue Name and Address | |
| Soccer Sportsplex – Excalibur Soccer Club 31515 Lorain Road North Olmsted, OH 44070 United States Map It |
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| 120 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 2,200 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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| Guests | |
| Kevin Nowlan! Bob Hall! Tony Isabella! Marc Sumerak! Jeremy Freeman! Matt Horak! Don SImpson! Darryl Banks! Aaron Archer! And Many More!!! | |
Texas Comic Fest (May 2016)
October 14, 2015 by Vanbreed
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Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| Texas Comic Fest | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.TexasComicFest.com | |
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| 05/14/2016 | |
| About This Convention | |
| A one day celebration of all things comic book. Located in Lewisville TX. Featuring some of the top creators in the comic industry. | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| 1165 S Stemmons Frwy Lewisville, TX 75067 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 40 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 600 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
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| Chris Roberson, Darryl Banks, Mat Nastos, Joe Eisma, David Hedgecock | |
Texas Comic Fest (June 2015)
April 1, 2015 by Vanbreed
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Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| Texas Comic Fest | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.TexasComicFest.com | |
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| 06/13/2015 | |
| About This Convention | |
| A one day celebration of comics and pop culture. Proceeds from admissions goes to the Boys & Girls Club of North Central Texas | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| 1165 I-35E Frontage Rd, Lewisville, TX 75067 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 48 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 1,000 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
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| Rick Leonardi, Ron Marz, Darryl Banks, Mat Nastos, Emilio Rivera, Mo McRae, Kristen Renton, Thomas Zahler | |
Akron Comicon (November 2014)
July 1, 2014 by Akron Comicon
Filed under Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Horror, Ohio, Science Fiction and Fantasy
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| AKRON COMICON | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.akroncomicon.com | |
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| 11/08/2014 | |
| End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 11/09/2014 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Akron Comicon is an annual event established to celebrate newspaper comics and comic-books as an original American art form and promote comics as a viable entertainment medium by bringing creators, dealers, and fans together for a day of fun and interaction designed for the entire family.
Akron Comicon is a two day event scheduled to take place at the University of Akron’s Quaker Station on Saturday and Sunday, November 8-9, 2014 at 135 S. Broadway Street, Akron, Ohio 44325 from 10am to 6pm and 11am to 5pm respectively. Tickets to the event are $10 for a single day or $15 for the weekend and are available at www.akroncomicon.com until Friday, October 31st at midnight. All presale ticket holders will receive a free Akron Comicon exclusive poster available the day of the show. All children age 13 and under are free. |
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| University of Akron’s Quaker Station 135 S. Broadway Street Akron, OH 44325 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 88 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 3000 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
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| The distinguished group includes: Dave Aikins, Darryl Banks, Mike W. Barr, Tom Batiuk, Allen Bellman, Andy Bennett, Craig Boldman, George Broderick Jr., Gerry Conway, Jose Delbo, Mike Gustovich, Tony Isabella, Dirk Manning, Graham Nolan, Brad Ricca, Joe Rubenstein, Tom Scioli, Chris Sprouse, Joe Staton, Paul Storrie, Marc Sumerak, Chris Yambar, and Thom Zahler. | |
OH – Skyward Signing
January 10, 2014 by Colin Solan
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Jeremy Dale and Darryl Banks sign at Bill’s Books on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm!
Bill’s Books and More
2215 6th Street SW, Canton, OH 44706
(330) 453-3996
OH – Green Lantern Signing
August 2, 2011 by Colin Solan
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Darryl Banks signs at Packrat Comics on Wednesday, August 24 from 11:30am – 1:30pm!
Packrat Comics
3872 Lattimer Street, Hilliard, OH 43026
