Upcoming Cons…updated weekly!
Another collection of the most insanely, spectacularly, butt clenchingly, splendiferous cons in the universe.
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FEATURED CONVENTIONS
Alabama Phoenix Festival
May 25-27, 2012
Birmingham, AL
www.alabamaphoenixfestival.com
“The Alabama Phoenix Festival is a celebration that spans the realms of creativity and imagination and shows how the impossible is possible for us all! The Festival invites all ages from 1 to 909 years of age to come together and celebrate The Arts, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming and all interests from every quarter of the universe! There is something for everyone! The fantasies and dreams of today lead to the realities of tomorrow and Alabama Phoenix Festival is here to support that in our community!”
Film & Television guests include Adam Baldwin, David Duncan, Amanda Dyar, Larry Mainland, Jim O’Rear, Kevin Rubio, Daniel Emery Taylor & Sonya Thompson
Author guests include Cam Crowder, Joe Crowe, Allen Hammack, J. F. Lewis, Jared Millet, Bobby Nash, Stephanie Osborn, Van Allen Plexico, Robert Ring, Lee Shackleford, Charis Taylor, Sean Taylor & M. B. Weston.
Comics, Art & Illustration guests include Jeenie Breeden, Tom Briscoe, Sam Flegal, Chris Garrison, Andy Gray, Geoffrey Gwin, Larry Hama, James Hill, James Hislope, Rick Johnson, Kittyhawk, David LaRocca, Kinch Raby, Kevin Rubio, Lysa Shin, Billy Tackett & Sarah White.
Theatrics guests include Freddy Clements, Scott Merrill, Chris Mueller, Sharon Morgan & Lee Shackleford.
Paranormal guests include Paul Browning, Tommy Golden, Cassidy Rae & Ami Taylor.
Other guests include Sean Patrick Fannon, Carinn Seabolt & Dr. Osborn.
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Albuquerque Comic Expo
Jun 8-10, 2012
Albuquerque, NM
abqcomicexpo.com
“The Albuquerque Comic Expo is the southwest’s premier comic book, pop culture, and entertainment convention… We’ll also have panels and other events running the entire time, and some that go on after hours, too.”
Celebrities & media guests include Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Stan Lee, Billy Dee Williams, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Kevin Sorbo, Peter Mayhew, Tom Kane, Julie Caitlin Brown, Jim Kelly, Lloyd Kaufman, Tommy Yune, Sean Becker, Kurly Tlapoyawa, Billy Garberina, Yaya Han and Scott Phillips.
Comic creators include Clark Castillo, Mel Smith, Brent Peeples, Paul Azaceta, Andrew Robinson, Kody Chamberlain, Keven Gardner, Eben Matthews, Doug Wagner, Chris Brunner, Brian Stelfreeze, Ale Garza, Mark Dos Santos, Joe Benitez, Len Wein, Herb Trimpe, Bill Sienkeiwicz, Mike Grell, Zombie King Arthur Suydam, Michael Golden, Allen Bellman, Mark Texeira, Greg Horn, Phil Hester, Ryan Cody, Terry Naughton, Rich Arons, Brian Pulido, Aaron Campbell, Tim Seeley, Nei Ruffino, Matt Campbell, Eroll See, Chris Beaver, Ryan Alexander, Rita Moore, McLain McGuire, Michael Champion, Cory Smith, Jeff Balke, Andy Kuhn, Matt Frank, Larry Welz, Ben Templesmith, Joe Jusko, Rodney Ramos, Ted Slampyak, James O’Barr, Renee Witterstaetter, Matt Haley, Chris Summers and Shannon Eric Denton.
Literary guests include John Jos Miller, Robert E. Vardeman, Victor Milan, Melinda Snodgrass and Ric Meyers.
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Fanboy Expo, The Ultimate Fan Experience
June 15-17, 2012
Pigeon Forge, TN
fanboyexpo.com
“This event will allow the attendees to the experience to interact with their favorite Celebrities during Autograph sections, Fan Panels and special Meet & Greets. In addition they can visit with Comic Industry Pros and shop the dealer floor.”
Celebrity guests include Marina Sirtis (Star Trek: TNG, Enterprise, Voyager, Stargate SG-1, Gargoyles), Bruce Boxleitner (Tron, Tron Legacy, Babylon 5, Scarecrow and Mrs. King), Cindy Morgan (Tron, Caddyshack, Falcon Crest), George Lazenby (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Batman Beyond, Kentucky Fried Movie), Diora Baird (Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, Wedding Crashers, Hot Tub Time Machine), Jeremy Bulloch (Star Wars III, V & VI, The Spy Who Loved Me), Richard Leparmentier (Star Wars IV, Superman II, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Octopussy), David Barclay (Star Wars V & VI, Labyrinth, Cats & Dogs and Team America: World Police), Tim Rose (Star Wars VI, Return to Oz, Howard the Duck, The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Dark Crystal), Mark Dodson (Star Wars VI, Gremlins 1 & 2), Scott Schwartz (A Christmas Story, The Toy), Ross Patterson (Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury, The New Guy, Accepted), Amber Smith (LA Confidential, American Beauty, Sin City Diaries), Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka (WWF, AWA, ECW heavyweight champion), Maria Kanellis (WWE diva), Stacy Carter aka Miss Kitty (WWF women’s champion), Nidia Guenard (Tough Enough, Smackdown, Raw), Nick Cvjetkovich aka Kizarny (WWE, TNA) and more to come!
Comic guests include Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies, Batman, Wolverine, Fantastic Four, The Incredible Herc, X-men), Steve Scott (X-Men Forever, Marvel Adventures Hulk, Batman Confidential, JLA), Rob Hunter (X-Men, Spiderman, Wolverine, Batman, Justice League, Red Lantern), Scott West (Jericho: Three: Civil War, Angel, 24) and more to come!
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ApolloCon
Jun 22-24, 2012
Houston, TX
www.apollocon.org
“Houston’s Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Conference. Presented by the Houston Science Fiction Association”
Guest of Honor: Tanya Huff (Blood Price, Keeper’s Chronicles, Smoke and Shadows)
Artist Guest of Honor: Jael (Perceptualistics, Paint or Pixel, Frank Collections)
Fan Guest of Honor: Candace Pulleine
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Days Of The Dead
Jul 6-8, 2012
Indianapolis, IN
www.daysofthedead.net
“Days of the Dead is a by the fans, for the fans, convention which had its inaugural show July 1st – 3rd, 2011, at the Wyndham Indianapolis West, located in Indianapolis, IN….Days of the Dead’s primary goal is to bring back the concept of the genre convention being a welcoming communal gathering of like minded friends and fans and not just another “pay-and-go” autograph show that has become an all too common (and impersonal) experience in the convention scene. Chock full of special events tailored just for the fans, an active after hours scene of horror themed parties, and a massive guest list of the hottest celebrity guests, artists, and up and coming independent film makers, Days of the Dead has already begun rewriting the script and setting the bar for what a true horror convention weekend should look like.”
Guests include Danny Trejo (Machete, Heat, Predators, Rob Zombie’s Halloween, Desperado, Grindhouse), John Waters (Hairspray, Cry-Baby, Pink Flamingos), Ace Frehley (Kiss), David Prowse (Star Wars IV-VI), Traci Lords (Blade II, Cry-Baby, Zack and Miri Make a Porno), Ron McGovney (Metallica), Spider One (Powerman 5000, Death Valley), Dick Miller (Terminator, Gremlins, Demon Night), Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw II, House of 1000 Corspes, Devil’s Rejects), Mink Stole (Pink Flamingos, Lost Highway, All about Evil), Gunnar Hansen (Texas Chainsaw I), Bill Johnson (Texas Chainsaw II), R.A. Mihailoff (Texas Chainsaw III), Marylin Burns (Texas Chainsaw I), Ed Neal (Texas Chainsaw I), John Dugan (Texas Chainsaw I), Allen Danzinger (Texas Chainsaw I), Terri McMinn (Texas Chainsaw I), William Vail (Texas Chainsaw I), Ed Guinn (Texas Chainsaw I), Sam Mckinzie (Texas Chainsaw 3D), Sammy Terry (horror host), Jeff Burr (Pumpkinhead II & IV, Texas Chainsaw III), John Kassir (Tales from the Crypt), Patty Mullen (Frankenhooker), Nick Principe (Laid to Rest I & II), Sean Whalen (People Under the Stairs, Halloween II, Lost), Mercedes Mcnab (Hatchet, Angel, Addams Family I & II), Lamberto Bava (Demons I & II, Macabre), Eerie Von (Samhain, Danzig), Wednesday 13 (Murderdolls), Marty Cassella (Poltergeist), Oliver Robins (Poltergeist I & II), Laurence Harvey (Human Centipede II), Ari Lehman (Friday the 13th), Mark Patton (Elm Street II), Jorg Buttgereit (Nekromantik I & II), Ian Whyte (Game of Thrones, Clash of the Titans, Aliens vs Predator: Requiem), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp) and the “Haunted Hotties” – Courtney Landers, Kayla Perkins, Kayla Kizer and Julie Anne.
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InConJunction XXXII
Jul 6-8, 2012
Indianapolis, IN
www.inconjunction.org
“This is a fan-run, not-for-profit general science fiction and fantasy convention with a strong focus on our literary roots.”
Author Guest of Honor: Kevin Hearne (The Iron Druid Chronicles)
Artist Guest of Honor: Paul Taylor (Wapsi Square)
Guest of Honor: Mike Moore (SFX props master)
Music Guest of Honor: Wild Mercy (Filk band)
Fan Guest of Honor: Fyberdyne Laboratories
Toastmaster: Lou Harry
Featured guests include Five Year Mission (Star Trek themed band), Charlie Kaufman (disaster preparedness expert) and Sam Stall (Night of the Living Trekkies)
Also appearing are Chuck Budreau, TammyJo Eckhart, Joe Greene, Scott Hann, Drew Happli, Ronald Hawkins, Tom Jaquish, Marq Johansen, Das Krakenhaus, Katt McConell, Sarah Miller, Publisher Karl Niemiec, A. R. Risch, Brenda Sutton, Jeff Thompson and many more!
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OTHER CONVENTIONS
Big Wow! ComicFest
May 19-20, 2012
San Jose, CA
www.bigwowcomicfest.com
“Big Wow! ComicFest Returns to San Jose on May 19th & 20th, 2012, bringing two great days of Comic Book, Art, Anime, Sci- Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Cosplay FUN! Many of the country’s best vendors of all things cool and collectible will tempt your wallets with the perfect gifts for Geek Grads and Dads!!!”
Featured guests include Travis Charest, Juanjo Guarnido, Thomas Jane, Jim Lee, Toshio Maeda, Steve Niles, Kevin Nowlan, Jane Wiedlin, Bernie Wrightson and Terrance Zdunich.
Other guests include Sergio Aragones, J.D. Arnold, Mark Badger, Eric Basaldua, Richard Becker, Joe Benitez, Ryan Benjamin, Sandahl Bergman, Mark Bode, Brandon Bracomonte, Tim Bradstreet, Dan Brereton, Danny Bulanadi, Buzz, Carlyfornia, Ernie Chan, Frank Cho, Frank Cirocco, Denise Crosby, Olivia d’Abo, Mark Dos Santos, Lela Dowling, Mark Evanier, Tony Fleecs, Dan Fogel, Ernie “Hardware Wars” Fosselius, Sean Galloway, Kathy Garver, The Bay Area Ghostbusters, Michael Golden, Mick Gray, Mario Hernandez, Frank Hill, Joe Jusko, Rich Koslowski, Debra Lamb, Michael Lark, Bob Layton, Steve Leialoha, Joe Linsner, John Livesay, Aaron Lopresti, Dennis Mallonee, Steve Mannion, Chris Marrinan, Mike Mayhew, Mike McKone, Miss Misery, Chris Moreno, Bill Morrison, Rudy Nebres, C. Andrew Nelson, Alex Nino, Miss Nintendo, James O’Barr, Dan O’Neill, Steve Oliff, Dan Parsons, Valerie Perez, Brandon Peterson, Jon Provost, Ted Richards, Riddle, Trina Robbins, Tone Rodriguez, Simon Rohrmuller, Tim Sale, Stuart Sayger, Liam Sharp, Jim Silke, Ryan Sook, John Stanley, Strephon Taylor, Mark Texeira, Larry Todd, Morrie Turner, The TMNT Van, Tim Vigil, SaSa & Scarlet von Harlet, Nate Watson, David Williams, Tom Wyrsch, Dean Yeagle, Thomas Yeates and Charles Yoakum.
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BayCon
May 25-28, 2012
Santa Clara, CA
www.baycon.org
“Join us at BayCon, the San Francisco Bay Area’s Regional Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention since 1982. We will be launching its 30th Anniversary Pleasure Cruise themed convention at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara this May! Don’t miss the ship when Captain Cruz and the BayCon 2012 crew set sail!”
Writer Guest of Honor: Brandon Sanderson
Artist Guest of Honor: Stephan Martiniere
Fan Guests of Honor: Scott and Cathy Beckstead
Toastmasters: Dani Kollin and Eytan Kollin.
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Spooky Empire’s May-Hem
May 25-27, 2012
Orlando, FL
www.spookyempire.com
“Spooky Empire has quickly become one of the most respected horror event promotions companies in the United States, bringing to life two of the most popular horror conventions in the nation…October’s event, Ultimate Horror Weekend, has grown significantly since its modest start in Fort Lauderdale in 2003…in 2011 they introduced the first “May-Hem” event taking place on Memorial Day weekend. Although a more intimate show, May-Hem still proved to pack just as big a punch as its predecessor. May-Hem exceeded everyone’s expectations and has now become an annual event.”
Celebrity guests include Linda Hamilton (Terminator I & II, Chuck, Beauty and the Beast), John Astin (Addams Family, Return of the Killer Tomatoes, Twilight Zone, European Vacation), Lisa Loring (Addams Family, As the World Turns, Blood Frenzy), Felix Silla (Addams Family, Buck Rogers, Return of the Jedi), Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Slither, Mallrats), Joey Lauren Adams (Chasing Amy, Mallrats, Big Daddy, Dazed & Confused), Ace Frehley (KISS), Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Bloodrayne, Painkiller Jane, Mortal Kombat), Monica Keena (Freddy vs. Jason, Dawson’s Creek, Night of the Demons, The Devil’s Advocate), Holly Marie Combs (Charmed, Pretty Little Liars), Brian Krause (Charmed, Sleepwalkers), Madison Lintz (The Walking Dead), Oliver Robins (Poltergeist, Airplane II), Roddy Piper (They Live), Micah Sloat (Paranormal Activity, Paranormal Activity 2), William Forsythe (Boardwalk Empire, Devil’s Rejects, Deuce Bigalow), Marc Price (Trick or Treat, Family Ties), Mackenzie Lintz (The Hunger Games), Kelly Lintz (The Hunger Games, Surface, One Tree Hill), Alex Vincent (Child’s Play, Child’s Play 2), Lita Ford (The Runaways), Michael Bailey Smith (Charmed, Buffy, The Hills Have Eyes I & II) and more!
Artist guests include Bob Tyrrell, Dan Henk, Ron570, Paul Acker, Joe Spino, Annie Spore, Bili Vegas, Jessica Veprovsky, Clint Kephart, Ken Karnage, Tony Scientific, Adrian Dominic, Nico Negron, Nick Caccavale, Jason Reed, John Pohl, Nate Cook, Jason Cunliffe, Sean Zee, Buz Hasson, Abdiel Pedraza, Cesar Morales, Scott Trerrotola, Josh Schellenberg, John Barrett and more!
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DucKon 21
Jun 1-3, 2012
St. Charles, IL
www.duckon.org
“DucKon is a sci-fi convention held annually in Chicago’s far west suburbs. DucKon is an activity and fund raiser for Super-Con-Duck-Tivity, a non-profit organization… Proceeds from DucKon go to support the Golden Duck Awards for Excellence in Children’s Science Fiction Literature.”
Author Guest of Honor: Robert J. Sawyer
Artist Guest of Honor: Newton Ewell
Filk Guests of Honor: Bedlam Bards
Fan Guests of Honor: Anne and Dr. Bob Passovoy
Klingon Guest of Honor: Keith R.A. DeCandido
Science Guest of Honor: Todd Johnson
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PROJECT:Comic Con
Jun 9-10, 2012
Saint Louis, MO
www.projectcomiccon.com
“PROJECT:Comic Con is the largest All Comic Convention in St. Louis, MO. It’s a show put on by comic fans, for comic fans. It’s meant to be a show that lets the fans meet the creators of the comics they love. The only media guests you will find are ones that have worked in something related to comics, anime, or manga.”
Guests include Denny O’Neil, Jim Valentino, Kenneth Rocafort, Mike Mckone, Clayton Henry, Angel Medina, Eric Basaldua, Pop Mhan, Chris Giarrusso, Angus Oblong, Don Kramer, Joshua Dysart, Javier Saltares, Robert Atkins, Cullen Bunn, Jeremy Haun, Rick Burchett, Steve Lightle, Cory Hamscher, Dennis Hopeless, B. Clay Moore, Joe Dodd, Jai Nitz, Jeff Balke, Kyle Strahm, David Faught, Jeffrey Edwards, Will Rodriguez and Anthony Spay.
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Albany Comic Con
June 10, 2012
Albany, NY
www.albanycomicbookshow.com
“The Albany Comic Con is the premiere comic book, and collectibles show in the Capital district of upstate New York. Now in it’s 5th year, and growing every year. The show features comic books for collectors of all ages.”
Guests include Paul Abrams, Bill Anderson, Richard Clark, Keith Dallas, Todd Dezago, Dave Elliott, Randy Elliott, Steve Ellis, Dave Gallaher, Dan Green, Fred Hembeck, John Hebert, Paul Harding, Ron Marz, Jennifer Meyer, Lee Moder, Tom Peyer, Christian St. Pierre, Patrick Piggott, Joe Sinnott, Matthew Dow Smith, Ian Struckhoff, Jim Starlin, Joe Staton, Bobby Timony, Peter Timony, Jesse Wichmann and Jim Zubkavich.
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Texas Comicon
June 22-24, 2012
San Antonio, TX
www.texascomicon.com
“Texas Comicon is the State’s Premier Pop Culture Event.”
Celebrity guests include Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk, King of Queens), Jim Beaver (Supernatural), Dee Wallace (ET, Cujo, Frighteners), Jake Busey (Starship Troopers, Frighteners) and Morgan Lofting (G.I.Joe, Spider-Man, Transformers)
Creator guests include Larry Hama, Herb Trimpe, Howard Mackie, Matthew Clark, Tom Feister, Angus Oblong, Mike McKone, Josh Howard, Matt Frank, Andrew Anderson, Eric Matos, Andrew Mangum, Chris Foreman, Gary Jaramillo, Jerry Rascoe, Jose Esquivel, Jose Soto, Ju Gomez, Fabian Rangel, Frank Vollaro, Trent Westbrook, Tyler Richlen, Will Terrell, Alex Riegel, Austin Rogers, Mark Nasso, Tommy Philips, Mike Fisher, Viper Comics, Antarctic Press, Chris Sweet, Dani Jimenez, Robert Luedke, Terry Parr, Halo Seraphim, NAS Studios, Al Molina, Chris Summers, Zip Alegria, Michael Champion, NPW, Old School, Stratum Comics, Scooter Harris, Scott Zirkel, Francisco Salinas, Cody Schibi, Alfredo Lopez Jr, Paulo Hernandez, Mitch Clem, Nation of Amanda and Chris Holm.





































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