Get Blown Away At A New Con
The two coasts have the biggest conventions in the industry (San Diego and New York Comic Cons) while the WizardWorld shows that dot the country are dying a slow death. To try and provide an alternative to these shows, Chicago will be getting the Windy City Comicon this month. While Wizard does still run the old Chicago show, it's moved outside of the city proper and quite frankly it could die any day now.
While the Windy City Con doesn't seem to be powerhouse show that new York and San Diego are, it does have the possibility to be a great second tier show like Charlotte's Heroes Con. Some of the guests attending the inaugural show will be Gene Ha, Skottie Young, Mike Norton, Tim Seeley, Will Pfeifer and plenty more. You can always check out the full guest list.
So for those of you in the Chicago area on October 25th, why not head over to The Center on Halsted. Admission is only $5.00, so what can it hurt? Make sure to let us here at PK know what the deal is on this new, and hopefully long running, new show.
Hit the jump for the full press release.
Thanks to Wootini for the heads-up!
Comic Book Fandom Returns to Sweet Home Chicago.Over a decade ago, Chicago was home to one of the best comic book conventions in the world. To the dismay of thousands of fans, there has not been a proper comic book convention in the city, for far too long. Now Chicago will once again have a Comic Book convention to call its own. On Saturday Oct. 25th, more than fifty comic book professionals, publishers and vendors will be gathered together for the first ever Windy City Comicon.
The guest list includes top industry talent such as Gene Ha, Don Kramer, Skottie Young, Mike Norton, Jeffrey Brown, Jeff Lemire, Tim Seeley, Will Pfeifer and dozens more. Comic book publishers Avatar Press, Olympian Publishing, Short Pants Press, and Moonstone Books will also exhibit a wide variety of new titles and upcoming projects.
"Diversity and quality is what we were looking for in our guest list. We couldn't be happier on both accounts." commented show co-promoter Brion Salazar. All of the guests are excited to finally have a traditional comic show right here in the city."
Additionally, comic book retailers from around the area will offers thousands of back-issues, collectibles, toys, games, statues and apparel, all at discounted prices.
Starting at noon on the day of the show, free seminars will be offered, presented by comic book professionals teaching the craft of creating comics.
Tournaments and pick-up games for Magic: The Gathering and HeroClix players, will be offered throughout the day. There is room for over a hundred gamers to match wits and compete for Limited Edition prizes.
The Hero Initiative, a not-for-profit organization, will have guest signings and exclusive products with all proceeds going to help veteran creators in need. Also, a special Heroclix tournament option offers a fun and easy way to help The Siegel and Shuster Society's efforts to save the home of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel.
The Center on Halsted will be the home for the 2008 Windy City Comicon on Saturday October 25th, from 10:00am to 6:00pm. This brand new community center is in the heart of Chicago's North Side, blocks from Wrigley Field.
"The Center has everything we were looking for in a venue." said show co-promoter Christopher Neseman. "Attendees are steps away from an endless variety of eateries, shopping and entertainment when the convention concludes. We're excited to show why we feel Chicago is the greatest city in the world."
Tickets are still available and only $5.00. Free gift packs for the first 500 attendees.
To purchase tickets, see a complete list of guests, exhibitors and retailers, or find additional information on the show, visit the Windy City Comicon website at www.windycitycomicon.com.
Goblin
Posted to Comics, Other on 6 October 2008
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