Tampa Comic Book and Toy Convention (November 2009)
October 13, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Florida, Horror, Sports
Event Details:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 2009
10AM-4PM
FAN FRIENDLY LOCATION!!!
Minnreg Convention Hall
6340 126th Ave N., Largo, FL 33773
Off US 19 and Ulmerton Road, Close to I-275 (Near Honeywell).
Todd Nauck, Artist/Writer
Nauck was the penciller of the story in Amazing Spider-Man #583, in which Spider-Man meets President Obama. He is also pencilling the Spider-man: Clone Saga mini-series.
WildGuard, Young Justice
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John Beatty, Artist
Batman, Captain America, Punisher
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Tommy Castillo, Artist
Detective Comics, Grimm Fairy Tales
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Chuck Dixon, Writer
G.I. Joe; The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
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Drew Geraci, Artist
Green Lantern Corps, Superman/Batman
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Don Hillsman II. Artist
Countdown, Gambit, Redneck Red
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Alex Saviuk, Artist
Amazing Spider-Man Sunday Comic Strip, X-Files
Mitch Hyman, Writer
Bubba the Redneck Werewolf
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Robert Rhine, Artist
The Maniacal Smile
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Shawn Surface, Artist
Bubba the Redneck Werewolf
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Tari Owei, Artist
Santa Claus
Santa Claus is coming to town!
Santa Clause will be appearing from 11-3, signing autographs for the holiday comic “Santa Claus Comics” brought to you by the Tampa Comic Book & Toy Convention and featuring stories and pin-ups from many of your favorite pros such as David Lloyd. Proceeds to benefit 4 local charities.
Creatiors: If you would like to contribute short stories or art, please contact Promoter Tim Gordon.
“The Genius” Leaping Lanny Poffo, Wrestler/Poet
Joel D. Wynkoop, Actor/Artist/”King of the B-Movies”
Wynkoop TV
Interview / 2 / T-Shirt
Amanda Stevens, Model
Page Turner, Bettie Page Model
Glenda Finkelstein, Author
Heroes Alliance
COSTUME CONTEST
TIM GORDON 727-522-9032
trgordon@peoplepc.com
Tampa Welcomes Claremont, Rubinstein, & Pelletier Sunday
July 10, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Florida, Horror, Top Stories
Legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont and artists Joe Rubinstein (Green Arrow/Black Canary) and Paul Pelletier (Marvel’s War of Kings) are among the featured creators for the latest edition of the thrice-annual Tampa Comic Book and Toy Convention.
Taking place this Sunday, July 12th, in Largo, Florida, additional guests include Sergio Cariello (Lone Ranger), Chuck Dixon (G.I. Joe), Comics Legends Dick Giordano and Fran Matera, plus Don Hillsman II, Austin Janowsky, Bill Black, Chuck Majewski, Jesse Starr, and Greg Andrews.
Media guests and models include Joel D. Wynkoop, Amanda Stevens, Jessica Nova, and Page Turner. Author Glenda Finkelstein will also be on hand as well as local fan groups Heroes Alliance and Ghostbusters.
CGC will be available, and the show will feature a Transformers Panel sponsored by Toys R Us, a costume contest, and a film festival.
For more information, visit their new website: http://www.tampacomicconvention.com/
Tampa Comic Book and Toy Convention (July 2009)
April 17, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Florida
Event Details:
Convention Website: http://www.tampacomicconvention.com/
Date(s): 7/12/2009
Location: Minnreg Convention Hall, 6340 126th Ave N., Largo, FL 33773
Description: 85 Tables of Comics, Videos, Toys, Action Figures, Anime, Star Wars, Artwork, Trading Cards & Fun!
Guests:
Chris Claremont
Joe Rubinstein
Paul Pelletier
Sergio Cariello
Dick Giordano
Chuck Dixon
Fran Matera
Don Hillsman II
Austin Janowsky
Bill Black
Chuck Majewski
Greg Andrews
Jesse Starr
Joel D. Wynkoop
Jessica Nova
Amanda Stevens
Glenda Finkelstein
Page Turner
Fierce Comics
Heroes Alliance
Number of Dealers/Exhibitors Tables: 85
Projected Attendance: 500
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