This is houstons premier independent comics convention. The annual comiccon international independent film festival schedule has been announced for 2017, and you can find this years lineup of. The might marvel comic convention took place at the hotel commodore in new york march 2224 1975. Con2 features a visit with 2017 hugo award winner ursula vernon, an author and illustrator. San diego comiccon international is a nonprofit multigenre entertainment and comic book convention held annually in san diego, california, united states.
Share an independent comic book, webcomic, or other. The name, as given on its website, is comiccon international. The comiccon international independent film festival cciiff will be held july 2326 during comiccon international at the san diego convention center. Independent creators connection exploring the infinite.
Comic book school hosted a series of educational panels for the c2e2 2016 comic book convention in chicago. He always had a passion for comics since childhood, and channeled that passion by founding y comics, following in the tradition of alan moore, stan lee, grant morrison, and many more. Awesome con is an annual comic con and pop culture convention in washington, d. Make sure you make your way by marks table and buy a book or 3, and talk some wrestling with him. Founded by slave labor graphics publisher dan vado, ape focused on selfpublished, independent, and alternative cartoonists and comic publishers. Exploring the infinite universe of independent comics.
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Further entries will be added to the waiting list and be contacted if a spot. In previous years, mice and bbf partnered to spotlight incredible cartoonists and are excited to have the opportunity to do it again. Comic convention calendar dec 30, 2019 each weekend, in cities large and small, readers and fans can meet and interact with other fans, publishers, and celebrities at conventions dedicated to comics, science fiction, fantasy, media, gaming, anime, manga, and other topics of interest. At this convention, one doesnt need to hide their geekiness as fangirling and cosplaying are openly embraced. Mark also has wrestling event posters and other items too.
This interview is about the mysterious jimmy broxton who works in comics but does not give too many interviews. Comic book conventions are places where you can go to buy comic books and related gear, but they are not stuffy and academic. Before his appearance on season 7 of comic book men, calvin had written two independent comic books and continues to write and produce his webcomic. The judges have decided the comiccon international independent film festival schedule for 2017 is set. Stan lee will head the mexican comic books convention in. Chicocon comic book convention in its third year, aug. Mark has written over 40 books about memphis wrestling, and other territories. By continuing to use the comic conventions site, you explicitly agree to the use of cookies. The resounding success of the first comic book and creative contracts conference convention here at the university of western australia has ensured that innovative contracting will be at the forefront of legal innovation and that future conferences bringing awareness to innovative contracting will be held. A list of upcoming worldwide comic conventions from the biggest convention database as found on. And columbus longest locally owned and operated comics show of any kind. San diego comiccon international is a nonprofit multigenre entertainment and comic book. Cabarrus county public library hosts 2nd annual comic. Stan lee will head the mexican comic books convention in 2017.
They quickly became the number one independent label in comic book history. Afrocomiccon does the black comic book convention bay area. Uk and ireland comic conventions, expos and popular culture shows in 2017. Queretaro city, mexico will be the host for the first time for this convention. Complete schedule for comiccon 2017 comiccon international. The comic con is known for its fantastic hospitality to guests. The san diego comic convention comic con international is a california nonprofit public benefit corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general publics awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, including participation in and support of public presentations, conventions, exhibits, museums and other public outreach activities. We host some of texass hottest independent comic creations outside of the mainstream media, and e xclusive indepth panel discussions from the creators themselves, we also cover some of the most creative independent. In 2017, the organization acquired a lease to the federal building in balboa park, originally. The dyersburg comic con welcomes memphis wrestling history writer and owner mark james to the con. A printable list of important book fairs, festivals, and conferences scheduled to take place in 2020 and 2021.
Calvin chambers is a motivational and stem speaker and writer from new jersey who specializes in action and dramabased comics. Cabarrus county public library hosts 2nd annual comic convention from staff reports sep 21, 2017. The people organizing this show are trustworthy and care about the vendors and buyers. War wounds and road trips live 1 floor 2, commonwealth 3 comic book discussion filler panel live 6 floor 3.
Uk and ireland comic conventions, expos and popular. Members of the ithaca community gathered on march 24 and 25 for the 43rd annual ithacon, a comic book convention hosted by ithaca college. Bill coulombe is a comic book enthusiast that turned it into a full time job. This represents the comiccon international 2017 schedule as of this moment.
This years schedule features over 50 great films, from 7 different pop culture genres including actionadventure, animation, comicsoriented, documentary pop cultureoriented, horrorsuspense, humor, and science fictionfantasy. This is devastating to independent comic book creators on so many levels, he says of the overall picture for sales this year. Comic book club of ithaca independent comic book shop expands store space. Pix is devoted solely to creatorowned, selfpublished, small press, and handmade comics, artists books and other visual works. This programfanzine commemorates the 35th anniversary of the first marvel comic in the golden age of comics in 1939, and the firstever mighty marvel comic convention in 1975. We are seeking volunteers for our up and coming indie comic con this november 2018 comic indie con or cic for short. Why attend bookexpo bookexpo is the leading industry event for booksellers, librarians, publishers, and so many more book professionals. Before his appearance on season 7 of comic book men, calvin had written two independent comic books and continues to write and produce his webcomic, juice. Detroit midwest ethnic convention for comics and arts mecca, aka meccacon, is a large comic bookliteracy convention and international film festival held annually in detroit, mi. The alternative press expo ape was a comic book festival and alternative comics convention that operated from 1994 to 2017. Indie, alternative and 100% independent, dink denver is a celebration of artists, writers, creators, zine makers, graffiti artists, tattoo arts and publishers from around the world. We update our calendar regularly when more comic book conventions are announced or as we learn of them see how to add your event to our calendar. From the prestigious to the independent, there are countless book festivals to attend whether you like to read fiction, nonfiction, childrens books, comic books and everything inbetween.
Chicocon 2017 this weekend promises its biggest event yet. The 2017 comiccon international independent film festival. Its also the largest independent comic book convention. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. One of the bay areas most entertaining new black convention offerings is afrocomiccon, which injects a healthy dose of black culture into the familyfriendly comic book convention. Comiccon international independent film festival schedule for. With comiccon canceled, comic creators are reeling from. This is a list of noteworthy comic book conventions, as distinct from anime conventions, furry conventions, gaming conventions, horror conventions, multigenre conventions, and science. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the comicbook.
A comic book convention or comic con is an event with a primary focus on comic books and comic book culture, in which comic book fans gather to meet creators, experts, and each other. Comiccon international independent film festival comic. Fort hamilton comic con 207 sterling drive, brooklyn, new york 11209 rated 4. Once the comiccon international programming schedule is posted, you can create an account on, and mark which panels and events youd like to. Check out the schedule for comiccon 2017 111 w harbor dr, san diego, ca, united states see the full schedule of events happening jul 19 23, 2017 and explore the directory of attendees. Most awaited comic conventions in 2017 revelation blog. Most comprehensive list of 2020 comic book conventions dates and locations around the country. List of important book fairs, festivals and conferences. Commonly, comic conventions are multiday events hosted at convention centers, hotels, or college campuses. The small press expo spx, the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons, is pleased to announce that the philadelphia free library is the 2017 recipient of the small press expo graphic novel read more. Most comprehensive 20192020 list and information for comic con dates and convention locations around the country. In 1996, liefeld left marvel and alongside 6 other notable comic book creators, created image comics. The august wilson center, which is located at 980 liberty avenue in downtown pittsburgh directly across the street from the toonseum admission is free and the event is open to the public.