New Jersey Collector Fest upped the ante for their Fall edition this year by turning their one-day show into two! Held inside the gym of the Wayne PAL on October 16 & 17, Collector Fest took advantage of the bigger space this time around and filled it with nearly 100 tables of vendors, artists, andContinue reading “New Jersey Collector Fest (Fall 2021)”
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ConnectiCon 2021
ConnectiCon returned for its 18th convention this year from September 9-12! As Connecticut’s longest running pop culture show, ConnectiCon is a multi-genre event that incorporates all fandoms, from collectors to cosplayers. And with a heavier focus on Japanese pop culture, you’ll also get to experience things you won’t find at other conventions like free-play importedContinue reading “ConnectiCon 2021”
Mainframe Comic Con 2020
Mainframe Comic Con was an online convention hosted by Chicago Comics boasting “the largest celebrity event of the season” with special guests from movies, television, and comic books! With the theme of “Stay Home & Nerd Out”, Mainframe Comic Con offered 20+ hours of streaming content and 50+ guests donating their time to charity, andContinue reading “Mainframe Comic Con 2020”
The Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum (Cheshire, CT)
The Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum (BCCCM) and Barker Animation Art Gallery are both located in Cheshire, CT and have recently been named one of the most underrated places in Connecticut! Founded by lifelong collectors and enthusiasts Herb & Gloria Barker, the museum is filled with over 40 years of collecting. And with someContinue reading “The Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum (Cheshire, CT)”
Rhode Island Comic Con 2019
Thousands of comic book & pop culture fans filled the streets of Providence, RI for the 8th annual Rhode Island Comic Con from November 1-3. With over 200 comic book creators & celebrities under the roofs of the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Rhode Island Convention Center, and the Omni Hotel, the weekend was absolutely packed withContinue reading “Rhode Island Comic Con 2019”
Baltimore Comic Con 2019 (20th Anniversary)
Celebrating its 20th year, Baltimore Comic Con once again delivered an amazing comic-focused convention of massive proportions with an immense roster of guests all under one roof! Read through for some of the highlights and be sure to check out the full photo gallery and video recap at the end of the article! Baltimore ComicContinue reading “Baltimore Comic Con 2019 (20th Anniversary)”
Retro Con 2019
You won’t find another convention featuring nearly 200 vendors specializing in all things retro: Retro Con brings it all under one roof, from classic toys & collectibles to nostalgic television shows & movies! Held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Retro Con was an action-packed 2-day event from September 14-15. (Be sure to check outContinue reading “Retro Con 2019”
Phillipsburg Comic-Con 2019
Phillipsburg Comic-Con is an annual comic book show run by Phillipsburg High School’s Comic and Anime & Manga clubs, bringing comic creators, educational panels, and local comic shops to a low-income community! For its fifth annual show on Saturday, May 11, Phillipsburg Comic-Con hosted an exciting day filled with activities, raffles, and even freebies. TheContinue reading “Phillipsburg Comic-Con 2019”
Big Apple Comic Con 2019
Big Apple Comic Con celebrates its 22nd year in New York City! On March 9 & 10, Michael Carbonaro’s long-running show returned to Penn Plaza Pavilion inside Hotel Pennsylvania with celebrity headliners like William Shatner, Mike Colter, Brent Spiner, Kathleen Turner, as well as comic creators like Frank Cho, Tony Isabella, Ramona Fradon, Peter David,Continue reading “Big Apple Comic Con 2019”
ComiCONN 2018 (Foxwoods Resort Casino)
ComiCONN, “A Show For The Fans By The Fans!”, was back at Foxwoods Resort Casino on June 30 & July 1 for their 9th convention. I was able to attend and had a great time scouring the show floor, checking out various panels, and meeting celebrity guests like Robert Englund (the original Freddy Krueger), Kane HodderContinue reading “ComiCONN 2018 (Foxwoods Resort Casino)”
Spotlight: CreeesArt (Creees HyunSung Lee)
Today’s Spotlight is on a great artist I’ve had the privilege of meeting many times at comic cons all over the area. Creees HyunSung Lee, or CreeesArt, is a freelance comic artist with a background in cartooning from New York City’s School of Visual Arts, one of the most influential artistic communities in the world.Continue reading “Spotlight: CreeesArt (Creees HyunSung Lee)”