CONVENTIONS: Fan communities set to appear at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con

Press Release

Fan communities representing the most fervent followers of blockbuster franchises like “Star Trek,” “Star Wars,” “Ghostbusters” and “Doctor Who” are among the groups that attendees will see roaming the Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con floor, Friday through Sunday at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.  Cosplayers from these groups love to interact with fans, adding another level of fun and in many cases raising money for charity.

More After the Jump >>

CONVENTIONS: David Peterson confirmed for Baltimore Comic-Con 2013

Press Release

The Baltimore Comic-Con is happy to announce the return of David Petersen for our 14th annual show, taking place September 7-8, 2013 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

More After the Jump >>

CONVENTIONS: Wizard World New Orleans announces programming schedule

Press Release

Interactive Q&A sessions with stars Stan Lee, Eliza Dushku, WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Dean Cain and the casts of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “The Walking Dead” are among the featured programming announced for this weekend’s Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Friday through Sunday at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.  Sessions with stars like Michael Madsen, Kevin Eastman, Jason David Frank and others, supplemented by “Creator Spotlights” with leading artists, a screening of Madsen’s film Vice and evening parties on Friday and Saturday further bolster the most diverse panel schedule ever at the event.

More After the Jump >>

CONVENTION: Baltimore Comic-Con announces more guests for 2013

Press Release

The Baltimore Comic-Con is happy to announce the next group of confirmed guest for the 2013 show, taking place the weekend of September 7-8, 2013. Mark Buckingham, Dave Gibbons, Adam Hughes, Paul Levitz, George Perez, Walter Simonson, Louise Simonson, and Allison Sohn will all be attending our 14th Annual show !

More After the Jump >>

CONVENTION: Image creators to attend Thought Bubble

Press Release

A healthy contingent of Image Comics creators will be attending the annual Thought Bubble comic book convention in Leeds, England, taking place on November 17-18 at the Clarence Dock. The convention is part of the Leeds Comic Book Festival, which starts on November 11.The convention will be host to Image Comics signings, portfolio reviews, and a panel at the convention.

More After the Jump >>

LBCC’12: Aspen Comics to appear at Long Beach convention

Press Release

Aspen Comics is bringing a wide array of talent and an all-new exclusive to this weekend’s Long Beach Comic and Horror Con 2012. Aspen creators Frank Mastromauro, Peter Steigerwald, Vince Hernandez, Mark Roslan, J.T. Krul, Joe Benitez, Nei Ruffino, Ale Garza, Beth Sotelo, Lori Hanson, Jonathan Marks and more will be appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth #101 located at the entrance to the show floor.

More After the Jump >>

RICC: Travel Channel to shoot Toy Hunter episode at Rhode Island convention

Press Release

With just days left before the first ever Rhode Island Comic Con, organizer Steven Perry announced that the 2-day comic, media and toy event has been chosen as the featured venue for the Christmas episode of the Travel Channel’s new series Toy Hunter.

More After the Jump >>

COMIC CON: Annapolis Comic-Con kicks off this weekend

Press Release

Awesome Conventions LLC is proud to present the Annapolis Comic-Con this Saturday, October 27. The first annual Halloween Edition takes place from 10am to 6pm at the Pip Moyer Community Center in Annapolis, Maryland.

More After the Jump >>

WIZARD WORLD: Darth Maul to appear at Austin Comic Con

Press Release

Ray Park, who portrayed “Darth Maul” in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, has been added to the roster of celebrities attending Wizard World Austin Comic Con, Friday through Sunday at Austin Convention Center.  He will join stars like Sir Patrick Stewart, WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Eliza Dushku and Michael Rooker at the event.

More After the Jump >>

Spider-Man stunt leads to world record

During the New York Comic Con, Marvel Comics invited attendees to sign a giant birthday card to celebrate Spider-Man’s 50 years in comics.  The stunt paid off in a big way, landing the company, the character, and everyone who signed the card in the Guinness World Records book.

More After the Jump >>