GACC Hosts Harvey Award Winner, Adds Guests to July 16th Show
July 1, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Pennsylvania, Sports
Press Release:
GACC HOSTS HARVEY AWARD WINNER, ADDS MULTIPLE GUESTS TO JULY 16th SHOW LINEUP
Harvey Award Winner Bryan JL Glass, as well as Wrestling/Media Superstar Brimstone, and Artists - Chris Grillo, Nick Mockoviak, Paul Benincasa, Amy Chance, and Darrel Goza – Join The GACC July Show Lineup
Allentown PA, June 27th – Top creators and award winners have announced plans to attend the July 2011 edition of the Lehigh Valley’s largest pop culture extravaganza – The Great Allentown Comic Con!
“The participation of local independent artists, as well as bringing recognized award winners and media guests, are part of what makes this such a unique show.” – Christopher D. Wertz, Show Founder and Promoter. “Where else can you find such a diverse group of talents, from the self-publishing fresh new faces, to long time industry favorites such as Bryan JL Glass or Brimstone. At the same time, we are always working hard to keep the show as fun and family-friendly as possible. It’s one of the reasons why we don’t charge for kids to come to the show.”
Unlike larger shows that charge $25 or more regardless of age, the GACC remains committed to fan-focused entertainment, with free entry to all 12 and under (with attending parent/guardian). Door prizes are also a staple of many shows, and the GACC doesn’t disappoint with Busts, key comics and toys as frequent prizes all day. For the July 16th show there is even a special prize – a CGC edition signed copy of Batman #232, the first appearance of Ra’s Al Ghul, by Neal Adams (Ra’s Al Ghul is to be featured again in the upcoming Christopher Nolan Batman movie, played by Josh Pence). Fans interested in possibly winning this book can sign up online for free atwww.allentowncomiccon.com
Bryan J.L. Glass is the two-time Harvey Award winning co-creator/writer of the The Mice Templar, the acclaimed Image Comics’ series. His Marvel Comics credentials thus far are Valkyrie and Thor: First Thunder, as well as the adaptation of the Riftwar Saga. Most recently he produced Thor: Son of Asgard for the iPhone, Burger King’s Kids Club Thor, and a special one-shot that teamed The New Avengers with the FDNY!Brimstone one of Americas top professional wrestler, actor, author, philanthropist and comic book / animated hero, in a nutshell, Brimstone has had a successful and rewarding career spanning well over two decades encompassing everything “entertainment.” As the co-founder and CEO of Hound Comics, Inc. — Brimstone and his team of creators launched his comic book series, “Brimstone and The Borderhounds” (in which he appears as the lead character) onOctober 31st, 2010 at Borders Books and as of January 11th, 2011 went nationwide and worldwide via Barnes & Noble, Book World and Amazon. The title will also be featured in Diamond Distribution’s Previews starting in July 2011, making the Borderhounds available to every comic book shop around the world!

Currently, there is a “Brimstone and The Borderhounds” video game in production through SGN Games for the Xbox LIVE and the Playstation Network as well as the iProducts game called, “Forza Infernis.” Shocker Toys announced plans to release the ‘Brimstone‘ action figure in 2011 to Toys R’ Us as a part of their Indie Spotlight (Super Heroes) Series; while Floating Pear Productions has developed the much anticipated, “Brimstone and The Borderhounds: The Animated Series.” For the younger demographic, a line of Brimstone based children’s books will be released under Hound Comics, Inc. – Hound Kids Division under the title, Border-Pups.
Brimstone makes frequent appearances for the military, as well as speaking engagements at elementary schools for theGet-A-Voice Foundation. He donates a large portion of his time to supporting numerous charities and foundations including but not limited to The Arthritis Foundation, Dee Snider’s Biker’s for Babies, Wrestler’s Rescue, Michael J. Fox’s Parkinson’s Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Make-A-Wish, and Toys For Tots. He is a celebrity spokesperson for Paul McCartney’s RADD (Rockers Actors and Athletes Against Driving Drunk) and was recently asked to be the National Spokesperson for the Jamie Isaacs Foundation For Anti-Bullying.
Nick Mockoviak is a freelance illustrator. His talents have been put to good use as an artist on the “Night of the Living Dead: Re-Animated” project as well as being featured in the Drawgasmic Underground Artists Art Show. Currently he is developing a comic book that will see the light of day at the end of 2011.
Paul Benincasa is a freelance artist living in Woodmere, New York. He grew up in Queens, New York where his first exposure to art came from copying drawings from comic books. ” I believe my love of the figure came from the highly stylized drawings of my favorite comic artists.” I got older and became more aware of Illustrators working in comics which opened more avenues to fine art.” His anthology comic Transient Tales was self-published in 2010. Transient Tales contains 4 stories and encompasses Sci-fi, action-adventure, fantasy and superhero parody. Stop by his table and pick up a preview of his new series SPINE which debuts in Fall 2011.
Amy Chace is a mixed-media artist as well as cartoonist. She is currently promoting her new comic, Foot Fetish: A Love Story. She also does single Panel artwork and collage work as well as photography.
Darrell “The Nightray” Goza During Darrells career he has done pencils behind Howard Simpson on Young All-Stars #14 for DC; background inks for Art Nichols on The American #4 for Dark Horse and The Ray #6 limited series for DC. Pencilled a “Scarlet Scorpion” story for Americomics. He has also inked backgrounds for Hero Comic’s Icicle book and penciling for Valiant’s Captain N., as well as Neal Adams’ Crazyman #1 and Ms. Mystic series. Penciled Danse #1 for Blackthorne. Designed “Few Survive the Mission” #1, coloring the cover and designed and inked “Few Survive the Mission” #2 and Ceiss Voyage #1 for Beatnik Productions. In addition he colored on Valiant’s Magnus #15 and Puppet Terrors Press’s Puppet Terror #1 and wrote and penciled “Silver Surf Mouse” (a parody) for ScriptGraphics.
The Great Allentown Comic Con! (July 2011)
June 16, 2011 by LVComicCon
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Pennsylvania, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| The Great Allentown Comic Con! | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.AllentownComicCon.Com | |
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| 07/16/2011 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Over 600 free spaces for parking, Easy exit from Route 78 ->Lehigh St exit.
We have over 80 Dealer tables available, with comics from the Silver Age to New releases, Action Figures, Cards, and Clothing and Much More! At a recent show our dealers sold CGC graded copies of Avengers #4 (Return of Capt. America), Journey into Mystery #83 (First Thor)…what deals will you find? A fun-filled day for eveyone, with hourly Door Prizes, a No-Minimum Bid Auction at 3:30pm! Guest Highlights: James Q. Nygen! |
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| Venue Name and Address | |
| Merchants Square Mall 1901 S. 12th St. Allentown, PA 18103 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 80 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 350 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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| Guests | |
| Louis Small Jr., James Nguyen, Bill Ellis, Mark Mariano, Dawn Griffin, Matt Reid | |
Great Allentown Comic Con! Adds Lee Weeks for April 2011
March 25, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Pennsylvania
Press Release:
Added guest artist – Lee Weeks!
The Great Allentown Comic Con! is proud to announce that the Lee Weeks will be attending our upcoming April 16th Show!
Lee Weeks made his professional comics debut in the 1980s, penciling, inking, and lettering a short story (“Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk”) in Tales of Terror #5, a horror anthology published by Eclipse Comics. He is best known for his work for Marvel Comics on Daredevil Vol. 1 series (1990 – 1992), where he penciled the Last Rites storyline. It featured the fall of the Kingpin and is a sequel of sorts to Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s Born Again.
Other titles he is well known for include: Batman, Gambit, Spiderman, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk and Captain Marvel just to name a few. He illustrated the Juggernaut storyline in Amazing Spider-man and recently has been writing and drawing a Daredevil project In sum it could be said that the list of characters Lee has not touched during his long career is shorter that those which he has influenced.
He will be available for only a limited time during the day, so be sure to arrive early and secure a spot in line to see him! Rumor has it he also knows a few good card tricks. So be sure to stop by and ask him to show you one!
For more about Lee please check out Modern Masters Volume 17: Lee Weeks – a definitive 128 page book chronicling his childhood, career in comics, and faith in Jesus Christ.
In addition to Lee Weeks, the GACC will also have an Exclusive comic from 215Ink guest Adam Wilson – Free to the first 50 attendees! And a fabulous lineup of guests including: Gus Fink, Doug Baron, Glenn Whitmore, Darrel Goza, Eric Cooper, Jim Kyle and Many More!
Visit www.AllentownComicCon.com for more guests, info, and Free Prizes!
Thanks and see you all at the show!
The Great Allentown Comic Con! Staff
The Great Allentown Comic Con! (April 2011)
January 26, 2011 by LVComicCon
Filed under Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Pennsylvania, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Event Details:

| Convention Name | |
| The Great Allentown Comic Con! | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.allentowncomiccon.com | |
| This convention will take place: | |
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| 04/16/2011 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Over 600 free spaces for parking, Easy exit from Route 78 ->Lehigh St exit.
We have over 75 Dealer tables available, with comics from the Silver Age to New releases, Action Figures, Cards, and Clothing and Much More! A fun-filled day for eveyone, with hourly Door Prizes, a No-Minimum Bid Auction at 2pm, and Costume Contests and Prizes! Additional Guests are being added – Check our website for more information! |
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| Venue Name and Address | |
| Merchants Square Mall 1901 S. 12th St. Allentown, PA 18103 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 80 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 300 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Collectibles | |
| Additional Categories | |
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The Great Allentown Comic Con! (October 2010)
October 18, 2010 by LVComicCon
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Horror, Louisiana, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Event Details:

| Convention Name | |
| The Great Allentown Comic Con! | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.allentowncomiccon.com | |
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| 10/30/2010 | |
| About This Convention | |
| The Great Allentown Comic Returns Saturday October 30th! Come Dig up great savings and have a spooktacular time!
Saturday, October 30th, 10am-4pm We have over 75 Dealer tables available, with comics from the Silver Age to New releases, Action Figures, Cards, and Clothing and Much More! A fun-filled day for eveyone, with hourly Door Prizes, a No-Minimum Bid Auction at 2pm, and Costume Contests and Prizes! Special Guests: Nick Mockoviak – Nick is a freelance illustrator. His talents have been put to good use as an artist on the “Night of the Living Dead: Re-Animated” project as well as being featured in the Drawgasmic Underground Artists Art Show. Currently he is developing a comic book that will see the light of day at the end of 2010, so be on the look-out! Shawn Alleyne – Shawn was born and raised on the island of Barbados but later moved and set up in Philadelphia. From an early age he knew he wanted to be involved with art in some capacity and is currently working as a freelance artist, with many clients ranging from the field of comics, to music and film. Shawn is setting up a studio by the name of PYROGLYPHICS, a stylistic name that translates to “Hot Images”, to reflect his self-taught style. John Kovaleski – John is the creator of the comic strip Bo Nanas and a contributor to MAD Magazine, making him one of the usual gang of idiots. His humorous scribblings have adorned magazines, Bill Ellis – All New Issues is a web comic by Bill Ellis. The strip is a humorous look at relationships, being poor, the comic book retailing industry, gaming, and much more through the eyes of some, to put it kindly, flawed individuals. Publishers/Industry Professionals: The Ultimate Comics Group – NJ Based Ultimate Comics Group, LLC. (www.ultimatecomicsgroup.com) has been publishing amazing FULL COLOR comics since 2005. With 4 comics for sale and a full length Mature Audience Novel, UCG will have something exciting for ALL AUDIENCES! Mytron Comics – Mytron Comics was formed in November 2009 by Victoria Conrad and Corey Conrad. We are based out of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Our first series, Livid Outbreak, was launched in January 2010. Currently, we have 3 issues online and were happy to see a good number of people checking it out. We love making comics, so we hope you enjoy reading them! The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society – The PSWCS is dedicated to enhancing the collecting experiences of Star Wars memorabilia, share a wealth of information, and socialize. The PSWCS is open to all collectors who currently live in Pennsylvania. Visit our site for additional information about all our guests or email for more information: info@allentowncomiccon.com Dealer inquiries: Dealers@allentowncomiccon.com Tables still available- Act soon as tables are running out! |
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| Venue Name and Address | |
| Merchant Square Mall 1901 S. 12th Street Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 75 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 350 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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The Great Allentown Comic Con! Returns This Weekend
July 15, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Gaming, Pennsylvania
Press Release:
The Lehigh Valley’s Largest Comic and Pop Culture Con returns this weekend!
Our 10,000 sq foot Show room – over 90 Tables loaded with Comics, Toys, Movies, Action Figures, Cards, Clothing and more!
Merchants Square Mall
1901 S. 12th St. Allentown, PA 18103
Directions from the East taking route 78W
-78W
-Exit 57/Lehigh St
-Keep Right toward Allentown City Center
-Turn Right on Vultee St.
-Arrive at Merchants Square Mall, 1901 S. 12th St. Allentown, PA 18103
Directions from the West taking route 78E
-78E
-Exit 57/Lehigh St
-Left at Lehigh St Exit -toward Allentown City Center
-Turn Right on Vultee St.
-Arrive at Merchants Square Mall, 1901 S. 12th St. Allentown, PA 18103
Special Guests:
Mark McKenna – Artist
Lee Weeks – Artist
Kenly Dillard – Artist
Tedd Hazard – Creator/Artist
Gus Fink – International Artist/toy designer
Emi Boz – Artist
Nick Mockoviak – Artist
The Fraim Bros – Artists
Steven Wilson – Author and Former DC Comic writer on Warlord and Star Trek!
Ultimate Comics Group – Publisher
Arch Nemesis – Publisher
Seize Your Turn! â„¢ – Games and Gaming
Comic Geek Speak – Comic and Industry News
And Many More!
Door Prizes!
- First 50 Attendees receive a FREE comic!
- Free World of Warcraft miniatures – While supplies last!
Hourly Prizes include:
- Limited Edition 13″ Green Lantern Figure
- Limited Edition porcelain cast Batman busts
- 9.6 CGC graded copy of Ultimate X-Men #1
- Copies of Marvel Best of the Fantastic Four Edition and Marvel Visionaries – Stan Lee!
- And Many More!
Confirmed Dealers:
Riverside Comics
Zapp Comics
Americas Most Wanted Collectibles
The Encounter
New World Manga
Wrestling World
Graphic Novel Discount
Wild Pig Comics
Comic Cubes
Argo City Comics
Mithrandir Comics
Comic Warehouse
Derek Woywood
Joe Rogers
Gary Platt
Bob Fox
Ryan Terlesky
Mike Williams
John Paul
Steve Snyder
Gene Carpenter
Jason Shannon
Dominic Abruzzese
Tom Beverly
And More!
The Great Allentown Comic Con!
Great Allentown Comic Con! Adds Lee Weeks to July 2010 Show
June 29, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Pennsylvania
Press Release:
GACC Welcomes Lee Weeks!
The Great Allentown Comic Con! is proud to announce that the Lee Weeks will be attending our upcoming July 17th Show!
Lee Weeks made his professional comics debut in the 1980s, penciling, inking, and lettering a short story (“Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk”) in Tales of Terror #5, a horror anthology published by Eclipse Comics. He is best known for his work for Marvel Comics on Daredevil Vol. 1 series (1990 – 1992), where he penciled the Last Rites storyline. It featured the fall of the Kingpin and is a sequel of sorts to Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s Born Again.
Other titles he is well known for include: Batman, Gambit, Spiderman, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk and Captain Marvel just to name a few. He recently illustrated the Juggernaut storyline in Amazing Spider-man and is currently writing and drawing a Daredevil project In sum it could be said that the list of characters Lee has not touched during his long career is shorter that those which he has influenced.
He will be available for only a limited time during the day, so be sure to arrive early and secure a spot in line to see him! Rumor has it he also knows a few good card tricks. So be sure to stop by and ask him to show you one at the show!
For more about Lee please check out Modern Masters Volume 17: Lee Weeks – a definitive 128 page book chronicling his childhood, career in comics, and faith in Jesus Christ.
Or you can email us! – info@allentowncomiccon.com
Thanks and see you all at the show!
The Great Allentown Comic Con! Staff
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The Great Allentown Comic Con! (July 2010)
May 21, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Pennsylvania, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Event Details:
| Convention | The Great Allentown Comic Con! |
| Convention Website | http://www.AllentownComicCon.com |
| Start Date | 07/17/2010 |
| About This Convention: | Hours: 10am-5pm
Admission: $2; all children 12 and under FREE! with adult. Over 600 free spaces for parking, Easy exit from Route 78. We have over 80 Dealer tables, with comics from the Golden Age to New releases, Graphic novels, Action Figures, Toys, Clothing, CCG and Non-sport Cards, and Much More! A fun-filled day for everyone, with hourly Door Prizes, A No-Minimum Bid Charity Auction at 1pm! |
| Convention Guests | Gus Fink! Emi Boz! Tedd Hazard! Steven H. Wilson! The Ultimate Comics Group!And Many More! Please visit our website for detailed Bio’s and updates/additions as new guests are added! |
| Venue Name | Merchants Square Mall |
| Venue Address | 1901 S. 12th St Allentown, PA 18103 United States |
| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | 80 |
| Projected Attendance | 500 |
| What category best describes your convention? | Comic Books |
| What other categories might be appropriate for your convention? | - Anime - Collectibles - Gaming - Science Fiction and Fantasy - Other |
The Great Allentown Comic Con! Adds Guests
March 18, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Pennsylvania
Press Release:
Added guest –Gus Fink!
The Great Allentown Comic Con! is proud to announce that original artist, painter, and creator Gus Fink will be attending the April 3rd Show!
Gus Fink is a visionary Artist and Toy Designer who has created over 40 unique characters into Art Toys that are sold internationally – His paintings and mixed medium artwork have been sold in over 30 galleries across the United States and even overseas!
Comics include the Wild World of Gus Fink issues 1 and 2 published by AntiMatter Hoffman in 2003, HellCar Comics Issues 8-14 2004-2005, “The Trouble with Igor” Graphic Novel published in 2005 by Slave Labor Graphics and the First ever Mini Comix/Sticker Packs in 2009.
Gus will be showcasing many of his creations at the show, as well as taking commissions and selling some original pieces and prints starting at only $20!
For the latest on Gus simply Google his name to see what he’s up to or visit Gus’s site at http://www.GusFink.com/ or email us! – info@allentowncomiccon.com
Added guest – Tedd Hazard!
The Great Allentown Comic Con! is proud to announce that artist and comic creator Tedd Hazard will be attending the April 3rd Show!
Tedd Hazard is a freelance illustrator and comic artist/writer who has been working on various indy comics for the past 10 years. Such titles he has worked on include The Coatrack Chronicles, Chester the Crafty Pervert, Chewy, and Spookyman. Most recently he has been working on “The New Adventures of Chewy” and “Brothers from Another Mothership”. His unique cartooning style and insane writings have been enjoyed by comic fans all over the east coast and by main-stream publishers alike.
For more information please visit the Tedd’s site at http://hazardcaricatures.webs.com or email us! – info@allentowncomiccon.com
Thanks and see you all at the show!
The Great Allentown Comic Con! Staff
Garrison Carida Strikes Back at The Great Allentown Comic Con
March 15, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Pennsylvania, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Press Release:
The Great Allentown Comic Con! is proud to announce that members of the 501st Legion – Vader’s Fist will be attending the April 3rd Show!
The 501st is a volunteer organization, “The World’s Definitive Imperial Star Wars Costuming Organization.” Endorsed and preferred by Lucasfilm Ltd. Garrison Carida® of the 501st Legion performs charitable events and community-based ventures, while celebrating and promoting the Star Wars universe with people young and old. Their group has participated with groups including Make-A-Wish Foundation, Walk Now For Autism, Sunshine Foundation, The Franklin Institute, various regional children’s hospitals, The Today Show featuring Donald Trump, the Rose Parade, and many others. The 501st Legion has worked closely over the years with many of the Star Wars celebrities and also with Lucasfilm at many conventions and events.
Members of the 501st Garrison Carida® will be accepting toy donations all day at the show, as well as available for photos with fans and enthusiasts of all ages. In addition, we will be holding a special Donation auction prior to our scheduled 1pm auction, with all proceeds to benefit a charity in association with Garrison Carida®.
For more information please visit the Garrison Carida® site at http://www.501stgarrisoncarida.org or email us! – info@allentowncomiccon.com
Thanks and see you all at the show!
The Great Allentown Comic Con! Staff


























































