Long Beach Comic Con 2017 Announces First Guests and Show Features
July 11, 2017 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Comic Books, Convention News, Cosplay, Top Stories
Press Release:
Long Beach Comic Con 2017 Announces First Guests & Show Features
Annual Southern California Pop Culture Convention Returns This September!
Long Beach, California (June 27, 2017) – Looking to get a little more comic in your comic con? Yearning to photograph your favorite Cosplayers without fear of being trampled by roving gangs of exclusives hunters?? Have we got the show for you! Long Beach Comic Con returns to the Long Beach Convention Center this September 2nd and 3rd for a weekend long celebration of pop culture in all the colors of your geeky rainbow! Visit with comic industry icons, discover new comic titles, shop aisles packed with sought after collectibles and superbly talented artists, get a picture with your favorite TV and Movie stars and sit in on inspiring panels with today’s most influential entertainment industry professionals… all in one day!
“It’s an amazing time to be a fan of all things geek right now” remarked Martha Donato, President of MAD Event Management, the producers of Long Beach Comic Con and several more pop culture events across the globe. “With our favorite comic characters crossing over into TV and film at an ever accelerating rate, we are more than happy to continue to provide a safe space for fans new and old to come together and celebrate where imagination, creativity and drive can take us.”
Our first round of Long Beach Comic Con guests includes:
Dave Gibbons (Artist on Watchmen, Captain America, Batman)
Pia Guerra ( Co-Creator of Y The Last Man / Penciler on Hellblazer, Black Canary)
Tony Harris (Co-Creator of Starman, Ex Machina / Artist on Doctor Strange, JSA: The Unholy Three)
Sandy King Carpenter (Co-Creator and Editor at Storm King Comics)
Camilla d’Errico (Comic Artist and Painter)
Tyler Kirkham (Artist on Green Lantern, Amazing Spider-Man, Superman)
Whilce Portacio (Artist on Uncanny X-Men, Batman, Spawn)
Barbara Randall Kesel (Writer on Hawk and Dove, Ultragirl, Meridian, The First)
Scott Koblish (Artist on Deadpool)
Noel G. (Actor on The Fast and the Furious 1-7, The Purge, Walking Dead)
Neil Ross (Voice Actor on The Transformers, Voltron, Spider-Man, Metal Gear Solid, Call of Duty)
Rikki Simons (Voice Actor on Invader Zim / Co-Creator & Writer on Robotech: Clone)
BJ Ward (Voice Actress on G.I.Joe, The Incredible Hulk, Voltron)
Will Ryan (Voice Actor on G.I.Joe, Land Before Time, The Little Mermaid)
Ali Williams
Angi Viper
Amber Brite
Bernie Bregman
Alkali Layke
Molecular Agatha
GemGem Cosplay
Zabracus Cosplay
Lisa Pinelli
The McDuffie Awards for Diversity in Comics:
Five creators will be awarded for their contributions and commitment to diversity, both on the page and behind the scenes in the comic book industry. The award’s namesake, Dwayne McDuffie, is well known among fans and entertainment professionals alike with work on Warner Bros. Justice League Unlimited, Ben 10 and Static Shock animated TV series — the latter of which he co-created, based on the Milestone Media property he was partially responsible for. He also worked on projects for Marvel, DC and other publishers. In 1993, he became one of the founding partners of Milestone Media, a studio created to promote diversity in mainstream comic books and other media. He died in 2011, aged 49. We celebrate his life, his work, and the commitment of creators following in his footsteps.
Judges for this year’s award include a number of comic book industry luminaries, including celebrated Black Panther writer Don McGregor, Batgirl and Birds of Prey writer Gail Simone, Green Lantern and Iron Man artist Mark D. Bright, and Milestone Media’s Matt Wayne, among many others. The winner of the award will be announced at a special ceremony on Saturday at the Long Beach Comic Expo in February of 2018. Nominations will be opened at Long Beach Comic Con in early September 2017.
Space Expo:
For those who’d like a little nerding-out along with their geektastic adventures! MAD Events is dedicated to providing high-quality educational and often, interactive attractions made accessible through a pop culture atmosphere. Space Expo brings together the Space and Entertainment industries to strengthen them by fostering interest and creating future scientists and engineers. Hear from leading scientists, conduct experiments, check out authentic tools of space exploration and even see how you’d look as an astronaut!
In the coming months, we’ll be rolling out news on special guests, show features, panels and more than a few surprises, so keep an eye on LongBeachComicCon.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter and you won’t miss a beat!
Long Beach Comic Con tickets are on sale NOW at LongBeachComicCon.com
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ABOUT MAD EVENT MANAGEMENT: MAD Event Management is an all-purpose event planning facilitator whose owners have 50 combined years of experience producing annual large-scale consumer conventions around the country, including Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Dallas. MAD’s capabilities include: Site Selection, Exhibit Staffing, Marketing Plans, Vendor Selection, Floor Plan Development, On-Site Execution, Sponsor Exhibitor Sales, Travel Management, Contract Development, Setup & Disassembly and Contract Coordination. Visit www.madeventmanagement.com for additional information.
Long Beach Comic Con (September 2017)
June 26, 2017 by marthadonato@gmail.com
Filed under California, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Event Details:
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| Long Beach Comic Con | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.longbeachcomiccon. |
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| 09/02/2017 | |
| End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 09/03/2017 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Long Beach Comic Con is a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop cultures. The Long Beach Comic Con packs in two days of movie screenings, panels, an action-packed exhibit floor with artists, retailers, live experiences, meet & greets, celebrity signings and more. | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, California 90802 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 350 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 20,000 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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| Guests | |
| Sandy King Carpenter; Dave Gibbons; Pia Guerra;Matt Haley; Tony Harris; Dean Haspiel; Tom Hodges; D.J Kirkbride; Tyler Kirkham; Scott Koblish; Whilce Portacio; Barbara Randall Kesel; Norm Rapmund; Jason Rodriguez; Neil Ross; | |
HeroesCon 2017 Welcomes DMC, Tony Harris & More
June 2, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, North Carolina, Other
HeroesCon has announced more new guests for their 35th anniversary show including Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Tony Harris, Paul Jenkins, Paul Azaceta, John Timms, Ron Marz, Budd Root, Ron Salas, and more! HeroesCon 2017 takes place June 16-18, 2017 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
PAUL AZACETA | Outcast, Graveyard of Empires, X-Men, Spider-Man
DUANE BALLENGER | Haunted Samidge, Uptight, Wide Awake 666
JARED CULLUM | Jim Henson’s The Storyteller, Pea Green Coffee Cup
MASON DICKERSON | Take-Out Deluxe, Los Tres Perdidos, Peach Tree, Patty Island
DMC | Darryl Makes Comics, Run-DMC
JOHN FLOYD | Django Unchained, Batman: Lovers and Madmen, Rune
JORDAN GIBSON | America, Howard the Duck
TONY HARRIS | Blood Blister, Starman, JSA, Ex Machina, C-3PO
PAUL JENKINS | Alters, Hellblazer, Inhumans, Hellshock
JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER | DAWN, Harley Quinn, Wolverine & The Black Cat: Claws, Conan, Red Sonja
| Skylanders, Witchblade, Green Lantern, Ominous Press
BRAD MCGINTY | MadBalls, GLORP Gum, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Battle Zoo
BRIAN REBER | Bloodshot Reborn, Ninjak, Archer and Armstrong
BUDD ROOT | Cavewoman
RON SALAS | Six Million Dollar Man, Northguard, Prince Valiant, Amazing Spider-Man
BRIAN “SMITTY” SMITH | Tree Mail, The Castoffs, The Stuff of Legend
ANDY SURIANO | Cosmic Scoundrels, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Samurai Jack
JOHN TIMMS | Harley Quinn
CANCELLATIONS: Wes Craig, Frazetta Girls,
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.
TX – FCBD: Tony Harris Signing
March 17, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas
Eisner Award winning comic artist Tony Harris (Starman, Ex Machina, Blood Blister) appears at All-Star Comics on Saturday, May 6, 2017 to celebrate Free Comic Book Day!
Tony will be here signing autographs, doing commissions and just hanging out and talking to fans. Feel free to ask us about his commission prices.
All-Star Comics
3520 FM 365, Nederland, TX, 77627
(409) 724-6077
Inaugural Dallas Comic Show Debuts April 23-24
April 15, 2016 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Anime, Comic Books, Convention News, Cosplay, Horror, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Texas, Video Games
Press Release:
Dallas Comic Show is meant to be a nice throwback to the good old days of pop culture conventions, with affordable admission prices, a nice mix of guests from both the comic book and media realm, and carefully curated vendors offering high quality and licensed product. There’s a strict “no fan art” policy for all artist alley tables, bringing back the purity of creator-owned product and original content for customers to check out.
Comic book guests include Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing), Brian Stelfreeze (Black Panther), Tony Harris (Star Wars: C-3PO), Brandon Peterson (Uncanny Inhumans), Cully Hamner (Red), Tony Bedard (Supergirl), Mark Verheiden (Netflix’s Daredevil writer/producer), Mark A. Nelson (Aliens), Michael Lark (Lazarus), James O’Barr (The Crow), Joe Eisma (Morning Glories) and more.
Media guests include Sam Jones (Flash Gordon), Jamie Kennedy (Scream 1-3), Sean Patrick Flanery (Boondock Saints), Billy West (Futurama and Ren & Stimpy), Samantha Newark (Jem), Judith Hoag (TMNT’s April O’Neil), Taimak (The Last Dragon) and Dragon Ball Z voices Chris Rager and Josh Martin.
- World premiere signing of Dark Horse’s ALIENS 30th Anniversary hardcover with writer Mark Verheiden and artist Mark A. Nelson.
- Brian Stelfreeze and Tony Harris make their first signing appearances since the release of Marvel’s super hot Black Panther #1 and Star Wars: C-3PO.
- Special film screenings with guest Q&As on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night at the Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson, TX.
This is a fun family event for all ages, Q&A panels all weekend, and costume contest Saturday night. All the info can be found at www.dallascomicshow.com
1st Annual Great American Comic Con on Dec. 5-6th
November 23, 2015 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Horror, Nevada, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Webcomics
Great American Comic Con is the newest addition to the comic book convention scene and what better place to have its first show but Las Vegas, Nevada. So December 5-6th, 2015 will be the inaugural event taking place at the Sports Center of Las Vegas. Joining us this year are some of the best comic book writers, artists and professionals in the business including Tim Bradstreet, Tommy Castillo, Howard Chaykin, Darwyn Cooke, Tony Harris, Bob McLeod, Tony Moore, Graham Nolan, James Robinson, Joe Rubinstein, Mike Zeck, Frank Tieri, Billy Tucci, Len Wein, and Bernie Wrightson.
What makes GACC different from any other comic book convention in Las Vegas is the guests will have worked on titles ranging from the Silver Age of comics all the way to today’s newest and hottest comic book titles. This show is all about comics and nothing else. You will find major comic book dealers from across the US as well as Las Vegas’ own dealers offering you the widest selection of comic book memorabilia available anywhere. Keep checking back for new guest and exhibitor announcements. We are proud and excited to be able to bring you a great show to enjoy. So make sure to register today and be ready to enjoy a good ole fashion comic book show. It’s about comics!
For tickets and further information please visit their website: greatamericancomicconvention.com
Walking Dead Artists Appear at NC Comicon 2015
November 9, 2015 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Horror, North Carolina
Charlie Adlard and Stefano Gaudiano appear this weekend November 13-15th at the NC Comicon in a rare opportunity to see both artists from The Walking Dead! This is Charlie’s only US appearance this year! Splash Page Comic Art will be set up at booth A201 to sell Walking Dead original covers and pages!
Charlie will have his own ticketed signing area and special panel appearances. Details available at the link… Inker extraordinaire, Stefano Gaudiano, will signing and sketch at the Splash Page Art booth the entire weekend.
Other special guests include Gerard Way, Adam Hughes, Afua Richardson, Allison Sohn, Andy Smith, Bernard Chang, Brian Clevinger, Budd Root, Buzz, Christos Gage, Cliff Chiang, Daniel Way, Dave Dwonch, Dinesh Shamdasani, Dustin Harbin, Jeremy Bastian, Jeremy Whitley, John Paul Leon, John Van Fleet, Liz Prince, Mike Perkins, Mitch Gerads, Neal Adams, Richard Case, Rico Renzi, Scott Wegener, Stacey Lee, Tini Howard, Tony Harris, and Tommy Lee Edwards.
For more information, go to the convention’s website: nccomicon.com
Great American Comic Con: Las Vegas (December 2015)
November 6, 2015 by Desert Wind Enterprises
Filed under Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Nevada, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Event Details:
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| Great American Comic Con: Las Vegas | |
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| Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 12/05/2015 | |
| End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 12/06/2015 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Great American Comic Con is the newest addition to the comic book convention scene and what better place to have its first show but Las Vegas, Nevada. So December 5-6th, 2015 will be the inaugural event taking place at the Sports a Center of Las Vegas. Joining us this year are some of the best comic book writers, artists and professionals in the business. What makes GACC different from any other comic book convention in Las Vegas is the guests will have worked on titles ranging from the Silver Age of comics all the way to today’s newest and hottest comic book titles. This show is all about comics and nothing else. You will find major comic book dealers from across the US as well as Las Vegas’ own dealers offering you the widest selection of comic book memorabilia available anywhere. We are proud and excited to be able to bring you a great show to enjoy. So make sure to register today and be ready to enjoy a good ole fashion comic book show. It’s about comics! What else? Where will you be December 5-6th? | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| Sport Center of Las Vegas 121 E. Sunset Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 100 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 7,000 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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| Guests | |
| Simon Bisley, Joe Rubinstein, Billy Tucci, Tim Bradstreet, Bernie Wrightson, James Robinson, Graham Nolan, Howard Chaykin, Bob McLeod, Terry Moore, Len Wein, Frank Tieri, Darwyn Cooke, Tommy Castillo, Tony Harris | |
LA – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 15, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Louisiana, Signing and Appearance Profiles
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Artist Tony Harris (The Whistling Skull, Ex Machina, Starman) signs at Media Underground Comics on Saturday May 3rd from noon till 6:00 pm for Free Comic Book Day!
Media Underground Comics
4953 West Napoleon, Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 301-2435
NC – Free Comic Book Day 2013
March 25, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, North Carolina, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
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Adam Hughes, Brian Stelfreeze, Tony Harris, Jason Latour, Cully Hamner, Francesco Francavilla, and many more sign at Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!
Free Comic Book Day 2013 @ Heroes is going to be our biggest and best yet! Come out on May 4th to meet more great comic creators than we have ever had at this fun annual event! Also, it says it right there in the name but in case you missed it, there will be lots of FREE COMICS to choose from too! Check out our awesome guest list and save the date!
- CHRIS BRUNNER – Artist: Loose Ends, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, The Ride
- IAN FLYNN – Writer: Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man
- FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA – Writer/Artist: Black Beetle Artist: Captain America & Black Widow, Detective Comics
- SANFORD GREENE – Artist: Rotten Apple, Deadpool, Wonder Girl, Method Man GN
- CULLY HAMNER – Artist: Red, The Question, Detective Comics, Black Lightning
- JOHN HAIRSTON JR. – Painter
- DUSTIN HARBIN – Writer/Artist: DIARY COMICS, Nutted!, DHARBIN!
- TONY HARRIS – Artist: JSA: Whistling Skull, Ex Machina, Starman, War Heroes
- ADAM HUGHES – Artist: Before Watchmen: Doctor Manhattan, Fairest, Wonder Woman, Catwoman
- JUSTIN JORDAN – Writer: Legend of Luther Strode, Superboy, Deathstroke, Green Lantern: New Guardians
- JASON LATOUR – Writer: Winter Soldier, Loose Ends,Wolverine: Japan’s Most Wanted Artist: B.P.R.D., Django Unchained
- JACKIE LEWIS – Artist: Play Ball
- TRADD MOORE – Artist: Legend of Luther Strode, Legends of the Dark Knight
- ERAKLIS PETMEZAS – Writer/Artist: Last Cigarette
- JAY POTTS – Writer/Artist: World of Hurt
- RIDDLE – Cosplayer
- BUDD ROOT – Writer/Artist: Cavewoman
- ANDY SMITH – Artist: The First, Weapon X, Green Lantern, WWE Heroes, Flex and Tone
- BRIAN STELFREEZE – Artist: Domino, Matador, Batman: Shadow of the Bat
NOTE that free sketches are at the discretion of the artists, and are not guaranteed. So, mark that date on your calendar folks! Get here early on Saturday, May 4th at Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find will be a great time and you won’t want to miss it!
Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find
1957 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
