Ahead of its big manhattan show later this week, reedpop has revealed plans for a new philadelphia convention next year. Oct 03, 2014 there once was a time, in the mid1960s, when new yorks first major comic book convention took place and hollywood was an unseen presence. This event could change a persons life forever and that person or persons may possibly make a positive impact in your own community. The ultimate place for you to immerse yourself in the very best of pop culture, right here at home. We are the first latinx comic book convention on the east coast, focusing on promoting the. Comic book collectors blo g says our show is a true comic book show. A hard rains gonna fall, won a bronze medal for graphic novel in the 2017 independent publisher.
This is the first comic con of its kind and the black label comicon organizers challenge you to share this event with others. Philadelphia tattoo arts convention is back in town. Convention intersects blackness and comic books the. Philadelphia comiccon call the comiccon hotline 8562175737 weekend of the show for the latest guest list. New york comic con organizers launching philadelphia show. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. Philadelphia comic con sunday december 29 cgc comic book.
Come meet your favorite comic book creators at the philadelphia comic con. A listing of events artiste extraordinaire greg horn will be attending. Delfi grew up immersed in nerd culture, watching hercules and the xfiles and reading comic books and harry potter. The comic book world tends to skew heavily towards white males. Pennsylvanias two most populous cities, philly and pittsburgh, give comic book fans multiple opportunities to discover and celebrate pop cultures increasingly popular event. The new york comicon or comicon 64 as it was called had only about approximately 100 attendees. A comic book convention or comic con is an event with a primary focus on comic books and. I went over on saturday with the ronin m and the nikon d800 to try and capture more quality clips then previous years.
Pennsylvania comic con dates phila, pittsburgh comic. May 23, 2017 the very first comic convention was held on july 27, 1964 in new york city. Early conventions were small affairs, usually organized by local enthusiasts such as jerry bails, later known as the father of comic fandom, and dave kaler of the academy of comicbook fans and collectors, and featuring a handful of industry guests. Though there were probably other small fan conventions held elsewhere in the us, this was the first known event for comic book fans. Third installment of valley forge tourism boards comic. While it is not exclusive to black creators, it does strive to honor those who have made the greatest contributions to the comic book medium in terms of both critical and commercial impact.
Content has been uploaded to page click image above. Thomas delfi on nerdtino, the east coasts first latinx. The first largescale comics convention, and one of the largest gatherings of. Shes the first black woman on the east coast to own and operate a comic book store. Coming back to philadelphia, pa, november 2nd, 2019. New york comic con organizers launching philadelphia show in. Jun 29, 2018 reedpop and dc are putting together a huge lineup for philadelphia s keystone comic con, inviting comic book and smallscreen talent to the first in what they hope will be many years of a new show. Reedpop is launching a new annual convention in philadelphia named keystone comic con.
Mar 16, 2020 if you are a regular convention goer like myself, i encourage you to participate in such events as well as support your favorite artists and local comic book shops, by visiting their sites and. There once was a time, in the mid1960s, when new yorks first major comic book convention took place and hollywood was an unseen presence. Wizard world comic con philadelphia visit philadelphia. The philadelphia comic book convention is located near the philadelphia airport at the clarion hotel conference center formerly the ramada philadelphia airport, 76 industrial highway, essington, pa 19029. The first largescale comics convention, and one of the largest gatherings of its kind until the comiccon international. Clarion hotel conference center formerly ramada philadelphia airport. Aug 31, 2016 shes the first black woman on the east coast to own and operate a comic book store. The first official comic book convention was held in 1964 in new york city and was called new york comicon. The sitcom boy meets world followed philadelphia s cory matthews and his journey to adulthood. Pennsylvania convention center 1101 arch street philadelphia, pennsylvania 19107. How comic conventions were born in new york the new york. Pennsylvania comic con dates phila, pittsburgh comic cons. Wizard world comic con philadelphia at the pennsylvania convention center. Come meet your favorite comic book creators at the.
Comic book convention paranoia con coming to lebanon sunday. Foster iii, a comic book historian and author of looking for a face like mine, who is also a founding member of ecbacc. Nov 05, 2011 despite being a lifelong fan of science fiction, i have never been to a comic book convention. Joe starts with a special thank to greater philadelphia comic con before diving into of the best hours of star trek in awhile. Conventions east coast black age of comics convention. History of first comic convention comic cons 2020 dates. As a latino with a deep appreciation for geek culture, the convention is close to his heart. The comic art convention was an american comic book fan convention held annually new york city, new york, over independence day weekend from 1968 through 1983, except for 1977, when it was held in philadelphia, pennsylvania, and 1978 to 1979, when editions of the convention were held in both new york and philadelphia. Yumy odom and the organization was registered in 2008. The organizers of new york comic con, chicagos c2e2 and seattles emerald.
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In philadelphia, they are mostly concentrated east of the schuylkill and below market, though there are a few outposts in. This north philly comic book event is a con on a mission. Dec 22, 2017 in philadelphia, a comic book store dedicated to diversity. Receive future updates by email join our mailing list. As someone who watched doctor who as a child sylvester mccoy was my doctor and played star. The event is hosted by west cornwallbased paranoia comics, a. Offical comic book spotlight podcast official comic book. The sitcom boy meets world followed philadelphias cory matthews and his journey to adulthood. How comic conventions were born in new york the new york times. In philadelphia, they are mostly concentrated east of the schuylkill and below market, though there are a few outposts in the northeast, kensington and university city. The event is hosted by west cornwallbased paranoia comics, a publishing company run by.
Dedicated to producing celebrations of comics and popular culture by providing unique access to talented artists. Foster iii, a comic book historian and author of looking for a face like mine, who is also a. Over 30 exhibitors, tabletopboardvideo games, featured guests from some of your favorite comics, video games, and shows, and more await. Dedicated to producing celebrations of comics and popular culture by providing unique access to talented artists, celebrities, and cosplayers in a familyfriendly experience for fans. The first keystone comic con will take place in september. The comic book and pop culture convention takes place august 28 to 30. Meet the east coasts first black female comic book store. Check out the best things to do in philadelphia this november 2019, below. The keystone state hosts several comic con and anime conventions throughout the year. Commonly, comic conventions are multiday events hosted at convention centers, hotels, or college campuses. The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is.
The first recipient of the wizard world hall of legends award is rob liefeld, creator of the popular cable, deadpool, xforce and youngblood franchises. Philadelphia comic con sunday july 9 cgc comic book. Once thanksgiving hits, holiday happenings like christmas village, the macys christmas light show, blue cross riverrink winterfest, the new luminature light display at the philadelphia zoo and many more arrive for the season. In philadelphia, a comic book store dedicated to diversity. Oct 02, 2017 reedpop is launching a new annual convention in philadelphia named keystone comic con. The event, which focuses on promoting the presence and history of latinx, afrocaribbean and iberian geek culture which includes games, comic books, cosplay, literature, video games, films and fantasy horror. Ecbacc east coast black age of comics convention home. A list of upcoming worldwide conventions from the biggest convention database as found on. Reedpop and dc are putting together a huge lineup for philadelphias keystone comic con, inviting comic book and smallscreen talent to the first in. Philadelphia comic con call the comic con hotline 8562175737 weekend of the show for the latest guest list. The glyph comics awards have been hosted annually by the east coast black age of comics convention since 2006 to recognize the best in blackthemed comics. Philadelphia comic con cgc comic book collectors chat boards.
Pennsylvania s two most populous cities, philly and pittsburgh, give comic book fans multiple opportunities to discover and celebrate pop cultures increasingly popular event. Its convention season and if youve never been to a con before, danni gives some of her best tips. Jg jones ron wilson tom raney chris ivy joe rubinstein. As the forerunner in urban comic book and scifi conventions, ecbacc offers yearround programs including s. Delfi is the executive director of nerdtino expo, the first lantinx comic book convention on the east coast. 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. Jun 21, 2017 the philadelphia comic book convention is located near the philadelphia airport at the clarion hotel conference center formerly the ramada philadelphia airport, 76 industrial highway, essington, pa 19029.
As one of the united statess biggest comic book convention takes place in san. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. Founded in 2010 with our original show the great allentown comic con. If you are a regular convention goer like myself, i encourage you to participate in such events as well as support your favorite artists and local comic book shops, by visiting their sites and. Keystone comic con debuts new poster by jonboy meyers. The convention was first called san diego comiccon in 1973, with the first masquerade an enduring, annual comiccon parade of fanmade costumes coming a year later. The newest commercial for the valley forge tourism and convention board brings the agencys patriot tales comic book series to life, with two soldiers and two students exploring montgomery county. Nerdtino expo 2019, the 3rd annual east coast latinx comic book convention, comes back on saturday, november 2nd, to philadelphias taller puertorriqueno. Scheduled to debut september 14 16, 2018 at the pennsylvania convention center, keystone comic con is described as similiar to reedpops new york comic con, c2e2, and emerald city comic con, but with a local twist for pennsylvania.
Nov 08, 2017 lebanon county is hosting what is believed to be its first comic book convention, paranoia con, sunday. From southbound i95 take i95 s to exit 9a essington. The signature event was founded in philadelphia, pennsylvania in may 2002 by mr. Meet the east coasts first black female comic book store owner.
Jan 20, 2015 brickandmortar retail is a tough business these days, but despite that, the number of comic book stores has been ticking upward. Mythographers workshops first graphic novel, tir na fuil. Philadelphia is a special place, cant describe it, but i certainly feel it, said dr. The east coast black age of comics convention, incorporated or ecbacc, inc. Coming into our third year in 2020, we cant wait to infuse your passion for the local comic book community and the latest and greatest in entertainment into an exciting and unforgettable threeday event. Despite being a lifelong fan of science fiction, i have never been to a comic book convention. Dec 18, 2019 the philadelphia comic book convention is located near the philadelphia airport at the clarion hotel conference center formerly the ramada philadelphia airport, 76 industrial highway, essington, pa 19029. Brickandmortar retail is a tough business these days, but despite that, the number of comic book stores has been ticking upward.
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