comic book conventions

va_joe_2009The VA Comicon Hits Richmond, VA THIS weekend!

For the first time in over 25 years, there will be a 2-day comic book show in Virginia, and what a show it is! With seven creators who have worked on GI JOE, including Larry Hama, Chuck Dixon, Michael Golden, Robert Atkins and more, the VA Comicon is THE place to be for GI JOE fans! Featuring an exclusive 1 hour Q and A panel with Hama, Dixon, Atkins and others, this one isn’t to be missed!

Other guests include Chris Claremont, Mike McKone, Jim Calafiore, James Kuhoric, Billy Tucci, Budd Root, Reilly Brown, Randy Green, Alex Saviuk and DOZENS more! Also featuring a special lecture by Mile High Comics owner Chuck Rozanski about Mr. Edgar Church, the original owner of the most famous comic book collection ever discovered!

With a costume Contest on Sunday, participation by the Rebel Legion, and the 501st, Hourly doorprizes and more, the VA Comicon is truly a premiere comic book event…all this right before Thanksgiving weekend! Additional exhibitors are CGC grading company, Regal Cinemas, BRICK WEEKLY, Crusade Fine Arts, Tsunami Studios and more, why not join us! As a special bonus, we are giving away for FREE 750 copies of the VA COMICON exclusive Witchblade #132 with cover by guest Randy Green! Cool!


FREE for children 12 and under, FREE with a Military ID, FREE with a Student ID, and FREE if you come in Full Costume! Members of the Press are FREE, and there will be a FREE pod-cast area setup with FREE Wi-Fi! Also, there will be a FREE bowling party across the street in the sci-fi themed Sunset Lanes!

VIP tickets are only $9.95 for the entire weekend, and allow you to get in 30 minutes early each day! More information is at the newly updated website http://www.vacomicon.com! Check us out!

The VA Comicon is on Saturday November 21 from 12-7pm and Sunday November 22 from 10A-4pm.
It is located at the Crowne Plaza West at:

6531 West Broad St
Richmond, VA 23230

Advanced tickets are available online at our website, and allow you to get in 30 minutes early both days. Check us out at http://www.vacomicon.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Toronto ComiCON, a comic book convention, will be held on November 22, 2009 in Toronto, ON, Canada.

 

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Those of you that got your 4 day passes to Comic Con International are in good shape. The 4 day passes have sold out in record time. If you did not get a 4 day pass and still want to atted, you will still have a chance. Single day tickets will be available in mid-December.
 
The Can-Am Comics and Anime Expo will be held in Niagara Falls Canada at the famous Skylon Tower, March 12-14, 2010.

The show will feature displays from exhibitors covering both of these popular and interesting genres. While comic books and their collectors have been almost timeless, the Japanese cartoon animation forms (Anime) are relatively new.

Can-Am 2010Can-Am Anime has become a popular world wide phenomena due to their challenging plots, creative costumes and on going stories of intrigue.

At shows such as The Can-Am Comics and Anime Expo, it will be common to see show attendees dressed in the costumes of their favorite Anime Character.

There will be a continuous run, Anime Video theatre and Open Stage where various contests such as Best Costume, Name That Tune and other games will be featured, throughout the three day event.

For the comic book fanatics, one of the North East's largest display of new and used collectibles and readables will be featured from over 50 major and lesser known dealers from Canada and the United States.

The Artist's Gallery will feature drawings and paintings from today's creative geniuses. All the artists will have products for sale and will themselves be competing in the People's Choice Best Drawing Award to win the first prize of $250.00 cash and a feature spot in all future shows.

For the intellects who like to know the How's and Why's of Anime and it's diverse and colorful characters and plots, free panel discussions and forums will offer the chance to hear the experts and offer inputs for all attendees.

Providing the topics for the discussions will be the entrants in the ANIME CLUB CONTEST during which the crowd will vote for their favorite topic and presentation with the winning club receiving the first prize monies of $1,000.00. Comic book creators and seasoned collectors will also be sharing their knowledge and crafts in several of these free sessions.

Attendees will be able to meet and greet the some of the more popular voices of Anime in the show's autograph section, staffed by actors who produce the products.

With the venue offering access to over 20 million possible attendees from both sides of the border, the show, while in it's first year, gives all indications of being widely successful due to the lack of other similar events ever being held in the area.

The Skylon Tower itself, is one of The Fall's principle attractions offering panoramic views of the whole lush Niagara region as well as having a large full service arcade plus food court and other features. All of the famous Niagara Attractions are located within walking distance of the Can-Am Comics and Anime Expo assuring that many families will make a it a fun weekend to come to the Falls.

Show hours will be Friday March 12 from 5-10, Saturday from 10 until 7 and closing day, Sunday March 14 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Daily admissions will be $15.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under. Week End passes will be sold for $35.00 for the event.

Website: http://canam.rasmgmt.com/
 

Press Release:

The Roanoke Valley ComiconTM in Salem, Virginia is the largest one day comic book show in South-West Virginia. The Salem Civic Center with over 8000 square ft is the venue where dealers and creators come together. Comic books starting in the early 1900’s to present, toys, and related merchandise will be available to the public. Artist and writers will be on hand to meet fans. A Heroclix tournament will be held.Roanoke 2009Roanoke 2009
Roanoke Valley ComiconOur November 14th, 2009 will include a Heroclix Tournament with one of the prizes being a Thor Chariot. Please see our website for more details. Pre-registration is required.

Our dealers are from as far away as Orlando, FL. They will be bring comics, toys, Heroclix, statues, Anima, Manga, t-shirts and much more! Bring the whole family out for a day of fun!

Untamed WorldsUntamed WorldsTM is the show promoter. Untamed Worlds started in 1992 as an outlet for comic book fans and is proud to sponsor the Roanoke Valley Comicon. We invite all to come out and enjoy the fun. Check out the full information at our web site http://www.RoanokeValleyComicon.com.

 

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Big Apple Con is coming this week and we have all the updated information that you need to plan for the event.

Schedule:

http://www.wizardworld.com/programming-apple.html

Floor Map:

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/wizardworld/2009nyfloormap.pdf

Tickets:

http://www.wizardworld.ticketleap.com/bigapple
 

The Roanoke Valley Comicon, a comic book convention, will be held on November 14, 2009 in Salem, VA.

 
 
 
 
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