The VA Comicon (November 2012)
January 11, 2012 by vacomicon.com
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Virginia
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| The VA Comicon | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.vacomicon.com | |
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| 11/18/2012 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Virginia’s largest and longest running Comic Book and Pop-culture convention. Now in it’s 26th year. 2012 will be FREE to all guests who register in advance at www.VAcomicon.com! We will have all-star talent at every show! | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| The Crowne Plaza West 6531 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 62 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 500 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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| Guests | |
| James O’Barr | |
The VA Comicon (September 2012)
January 11, 2012 by vacomicon.com
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Virginia
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| The VA Comicon | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.vacomicon.com | |
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| 09/16/2011 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Virginia’s largest and longest running Comic Book and Pop-culture convention. Now in it’s 26th year. 2012 will be FREE to all guests who register in advance at www.VAcomicon.com! We will have all-star talent at every show! | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| The Crowne Plaza West 6531 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 62 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 500 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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The VA Comicon (July 2012)
January 11, 2012 by vacomicon.com
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Virginia
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| The VA Comicon | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.vacomicon.com | |
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| 07/08/2012 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Virginia’s largest and longest running Comic Book and Pop-culture convention. Now in it’s 26th year. 2012 will be FREE to all guests who register in advance at www.VAcomicon.com! We will have all-star talent at every show! | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| The Crowne Plaza West 6531 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 62 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 500 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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The VA Comicon (April 2012)
January 4, 2012 by vacomicon.com
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Virginia
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| The VA Comicon | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.vacomicon.com | |
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| 04/01/2012 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Virginia’s largest and longest running Comic Book and Pop-culture convention. Now in it’s 26th year. 2012 will be FREE to all guests who register in advance at www.VAcomicon.com! We will have all-star talent at every show! | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| The Crowne Plaza West 6531 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230 United States Map It |
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| Projected Attendance | |
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| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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| Guests | |
| Eric Basaldua, Matt Slay, Steve Conley | |
The VA Comicon (January 2012)
January 3, 2012 by vacomicon.com
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Virginia
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| The VA Comicon | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.vacomicon.com | |
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| Date | |
| 01/15/2012 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Virginia’s largest and longest running comic book convention. Now in it’s 26th year. ALL SHOWS in 2012 will be FREE to the public (if you register at our website), and will feature top-tier super-star guests! | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| The Crowne Plaza West 6531 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 60 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 500 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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| Guests | |
| Dan Parent, Herb Trimpe, Budd Root, Andy Smith | |
VA Comicon Promoter Stepping Down After October 2011 Show But Con Will Continue
October 26, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Virginia
Press Release:
Brett Carreras, promoter of VA Comicon, steps down after Oct 29-30.
Greetings!
This is Brett from the VA Comicon…
I have known many of you for years, and some not nearly as long. I wanted to send out a heart-felt THANK YOU for everyone’s support of the VA Comicon, and my efforts as Director of PR for the show.
As you already know, the show THIS weekend will be the 25th anniversary event, founded by Guy Rose way back in 1986 as the “Chesterfield County Comic Collector’s Club.” I am proud to list Guy as one of my best friends, and look forward to celebrating his birthday THIS Sunday, Oct 30 at the VA Comicon.
As you also may know, I, Brett Carreras, took over promotion of the VA Comicon in 2004 to help Guy build excitement in the community. Today I am please to say the VA Comicon is THE premiere event for pop-culture in the state of Virginia, and I have helped in the past and in the future to bring Top Cow, Avatar Press, Fangoria, Zenescope, Moonstone, Adhouse and more AMAZING publishers to Richmond, Virginia.
I am now sitting here in Mountain View California (near San Francisco), with my friend and colleague Daniel Fogel (Hippy Comix) as we prepare for the VA comicon this WEEKEND, and I am reflecting back on my short but exciting career in comic books.
2011 has been a banner year for me. I had my first article published as an Overstreet advisor, I was told I will be listed as an adviser in an upcoming edition of the Fogel’s Underground Price Guide, I setup in San Diego with my good friend Ben Penrod, I helped to run the biggest comic book event EVER in the District of Columbia, and am about to personally finance the most exciting VA Comicon we have EVER had!
I have accomplished EVERYTHING I have ever set out to do in comic books. I have EVERY comic book on my “want list”. I am lucky enough to have traveled the country promoting this hobby. For me, this show in 4 days is a Pinnacle of EVERYTHING I have accomplished in this industry. While Brett’s Comic Pile will continue to operate, delivering thousands of comics for less than $1 each around the world, I feel I have professional hit a ceiling.
I invite YOU to join me at the VA Comicon for my retirement party (Why not go out on a high note, eh?), and Guy’s birthday party. In fact, if you pick up Advanced tickets NOW, at our website, I will even “eat the fees”. Type in the discount code “farewell” to save $1.24 off of each ticket. My gift to you during these last 48 hours the Advance Tickets are on sale.
Don’t worry…the VA Comicon will continue to operate, with FIVE shows planned in 2012…I look forward to telling you more about 2012 at our show this weekend. Thank you for ALL of your support, and please be sure to come by and say hi. I will see you at the show!
Sincerely,
Brett Carreras
http://www.vacomicon.com
VA Comicon 25th Anniversary Show October 29-30, 2011 Featuring O’Barr, Suydam, Etc.
October 24, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Top Stories, Virginia
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A reminder, we are at the CROWNE PLAZA WEST in Richmond, VA, which is NOT the same location as last-year’s show…We have sold the room to capacity the last two years…the best way to not have to WAIT in in line is to pick up an advance ticket for only $10, the same price as at the front door. Thanks!
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We LOVE having families come to the VA Comicon! In fact, we want WHOLE GROUP participation…That’s why we have a GROUP cash prize on Sunday for our costume contest!
Remember…Kids 12 and under are FREE the whole weekend with paid parent admission! Getting an ADVANCE Ticket? Your child can get in 1 hour early with you FREE of charge as well! Online sales will stop on Thursday, so you only have DAYS to take advantage! Get one NOW!
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Free Tickets To DC Comicon (Father’s Day) Available at VA Comicon This Saturday
June 9, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, District of Columbia, Top Stories, Virginia
Press Release:
FREE TICKETS TO DC COMICON (FATHER’S DAY) AVAILABLE AT VA COMICON THIS SATURDAY (6/11)! INCREDIBLE COMIC ARTISTS!
Good evening! The title says it all!
Come to the VA Comicon THIS Saturday (June 11th) in Richmond, and pick up a ticket for the ONLY FREE NATIONAL SHOW IN THE COUNTRY, the Washington, DC Comicon!
The VA Comicon will feature an entire Small Press room, as well as top comic talent, door prize premiums from Top Cow, the Wieringo Scholarship, and Fangoria! Get there THIS Saturday in Richmond. More information, of course is at www.VAcomicon.com! And remember, ALL attendees will get a FREE ticket to the Washington DC Comicon.
The Washington Comicon will be held once again on the GMU campus on Sunday, June 19th (Father’s Day). With Special superstar Guests Frank Cho (Mighty Avengers), Ron Marz (Witchblade), Jim Starlin (Thanos), Larry Hama (GI Joe), Todd Dezago (Tellos), and more, make sure to bring dad to the Nation’s only FREE National-level comic book show!
The DC Comicon is being operated By Brett Carreras (The VA Comicon) and Marc Nathan (Baltimore Comicon), so it’s BOUND to be awesome! More info at www.DCcomicon.com.
We’ll see you all on Saturday, and then on Father’s Day. Awesome!
-Brett (owner of www.BrettsComicpile.com)
Promoter of the VA Comicon and co-promoter of the DC Comicon
The VA Comicon (June 2011)
May 18, 2011 by vacomicon.com
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Virginia
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Top Cow Wraps 2010 Convention Tour at VA Comicon
November 19, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Top Stories, Virginia
Press Release:
TOP COW’S CONVENTION TOUR ENDS IN VIRGINIA
LOS ANGELES, Calif., November 18, 2010 – Top Cow’s 2010 convention tours wraps this weekend in Richmond, Virigina, with the two-day VA Comicon from November 20-21.
Fans who stop by the Top Cow booth will be able to pick up convention exclusives, preview books and free goodies, and celebrate the success of this year’s action-packed event series Artifacts. Among the creators appearing at the booth will be Top Cow publisher Filip Sablik (Asset, Last Mortal), John Mahoney (Last Mortal) and Bill Tucci (Shi). Sablik will also be available throughout the show for portfolio reviews for aspiring artists.
The publisher will be offering three exclusive VA Comicon variants for the event: two blank sketch Artifacts #3 variants and a wraparound Artifacts #3 variant, by Tucci. The exclusives are limited and will be initially made at VA Comicon.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.vacomicon.com. For more information from Top Cow, please visit www.topcow.com or follow them on Twitter (@TopCow).
About Top Cow Productions Inc.
Top Cow Productions, Inc. (www.topcow.com), a Los Angeles-based entertainment company, was founded in December of 1992 by artist Marc Silvestri, who also co-founded Image Comics earlier that same year. Top Cow currently publishes its line of comic books in 21 languages in over 55 different countries. The company has launched 20 franchises (18 original and two licensed) in the industry’s Top 10, seven at #1, a feat accomplished by no other publisher in the last two decades. Its flagship franchise, WITCHBLADE, was TNT’s #1 original film of 2000 and the subsequent TV series was released on DVD on July 29, 2008. WITCHBLADE is also the first American property to be fully adapted in Japan as an original anime and manga by Studio GONZO in 2006. Top Cow’s other flagship property, THE DARKNESS, was developed into a major next-generation video game release by Starbreeze and 2K Games and achieved platinum sales status. WANTED, an Eisner-nominated miniseries published by Top Cow from 2003-2005, is now a major motion picture from Universal Pictures starring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman. Virtually all of Top Cow’s other properties are in development as feature films, live-action television, animation or video games. Top Cow has also successfully licensed and merchandised its franchises into toys, statues, clothing, lithographs, puppets, posters, magnets, shot glasses, lighters, lunch pails, wall scrolls, mouse pads, die-cast cars, calendars, Christmas ornaments, Halloween masks, trading cards, standees, video games and roleplaying games.
