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HEROESCON 2024 :: SECOND ROUND OF FEATURED GUEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

February 20, 2024 By: Karla Southern Category: DISCUSS, EVENTS, Feast Your Eyes, Guest List, HeroesCon, HeroesCon News, Looking Ahead, NEWS, Now Read This!, This Just In

HEROESCON 2024

JUNE 14-16

FEATURED GUEST UPDATES

Check out our latest

Featured Guest Announcements!

RODNEY BARNES | AA-TABLE #TBD
Killadelphia, Monarch, Star Wars Mandalorian
JOHN BEATTY | AA-TABLE #TBD
Secret Wars, Punisher, Batman, Thanos Quest
JOHN BURGIN | ii-TABLE #TBD
Frogboy
JIM CALAFIORE | AA-TABLE #TBD
Aquaman, Exiles, Gotham Underground, Red Lanterns, Secret Six
CHRIS CAMPANA | AA-TABLE #TBD
Spiderman, Ghost Rider, Red Goblin, Gi-Joe, TMNT, Spawn, Tellos
RICH CASE | AA-TABLE #TBD
Doom Patrol, Sandman, Spider-man
HOWARD CHAYKIN | AA-TABLE #TBD
American Flagg!, Black Kiss, Hey Kids! Comics!, Star Wars, Sunshine Patriots
CHRIS CLAREMONT | AA-TABLE #TBD
Gambit, New Mutants, Uncanny X-Men, X-Men
STEVE CONLEY | AA-TABLE #TBD
The Middle Age, Astounding Space Thrills, Star Trek
AMANDA CONNOR | AA-TABLE #TBD
Harley Quinn, Powergirl, Vampirella, Silk Spectre, The PRO
J. ROBERT DEANS | ii-TABLE #TBD
Shakes the Cow, The Bear From AUNT, Mighty Hippofartamus
SAM “KIDLET” DEANS | ii-TABLE #TBD
Deans Family Productions
TOM DeFALCO | AA-TABLE #TBD
The Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Machine Man, Spider-girl, Thor
JEFF DEKAL | AA-TABLE #TBD
Catwoman, Thanos, Iron Fist, Kingpin, Wonder Woman
TODD DEZAGO | AA-TABLE #TBD
Tellos, Perhapanauts, Spider-Man
JENNY FRISON | AA-TABLE #TBD
Wonder Woman, X-Men, Revival, Red Sonja, Vampirella
JOSÉ LUĂŤS GARCIA-LĂ“PEZ | AA-TABLE #TBD
Wonder Woman, Batman, Deadman, Twilight, Atari Force
MICHAEL GOLDEN | AA-TABLE #TBD
The Nam, Punisher, Micronauts
SANFORD GREENE | AA-TABLE #TBD
BitterRoot, Black Manta, Justice League Annual, Power-Man and Iron Fist
DUSTIN HARBIN | ii-TABLE #TBD
NY Times, BEHOLD! The Dinosaurs, DIARY COMICS, Nutted!
ADAM HUGHES | AA-TABLE #TBD
Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan, Cover Run: The DC Comics Art of Adam Hughes, Catwoman, Rocketeer, Fairest, Wonder Woman, Zatanna
DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON | AA-TABLE #TBD
Transformers (Image), Extremity, Murder Falcon, Space-Mullet
JOE JUSKO | AA-TABLE #TBD
Marvel Masterpieces, Heavy Metal, Vampirella
CHRIS KEMPLE | AA-TABLE #TBD
Red Vengeance, Negative Burn, Artist Alley Comics
MAHDI KHENE | ii-TABLE #TBD
Steel Streets, Zuperhero Comics Presents, Ink On Paper, Bootleg Spider-Man
JAE LEE | AA-TABLE #TBD
Batman/Superman, Inhumans, Dark Tower, Fantastic Four
RICK LEONARDI | AA-TABLE #TBD
Cloak and Dagger, X-Men, Spider-Man 2099
HOWARD MACKIE | AA-TABLE #TBD
Ghost Rider, Ghost Rider: Return of Vengeance, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Batman
LAURA MARTIN | AA-TABLE #TBD
Color Artist for Beta Ray Bill, Plastic: Li’l Birdie, Star Wars Annual, Nubia #1
MIKE McKONE | AA-TABLE #TBD
Amazing Spider-Man, Teen Titans, Fantastic Four
BOB McLEOD | AA-TABLE #TBD
New Mutants, Spider-Man, Kraven’s Last Hunt
JARRETT MELENDEZ | HE/THEY | ii-TABLE #TBD
Chef’s Kiss, My Pokémon Baking Book, All We Ever Wanted, Young Men in Love
BILL MORRISON | AA-TABLE #TBD
The Simpsons, Former Editor-in-Chief at MAD Magazine and Bongo Comics
SARAH MYER | THEY/THEM | AA-TABLE #TBD
Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story, TMNT: Saturday Morning Adventures
STEVE OLIFF | HE/HIM | AA-TABLE #TBD
Akira, Spawn,The Maxx, Dark Knight, Swamp Thing
JIMMY PALMIOTTI | AA-TABLE #TBD
Harley Quinn, Jonah Hex, Painkiller Jane, Batwing, Paperfilms
PAUL PELLETIER | AA-TABLE #TBD
Aquaman, Batgirl, Guardians of the Galaxy, Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four
DAVID PETERSEN | ii-TABLE #TBD
Mouse Guard, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dark Crystal, Wind in the Willows
KHOI PHAM | AA-TABLE #TBD
Duo, Marvel and DC Artist
ED PISKOR | ii-TABLE #TBD
Red Room, X-Men: Grand Design, Hip Hop Family Tree, Wizzywig
CARL POTTS | AA-TABLE #TBD
Alien Legion, Punisher War Journal, former Marvel & Epic Exec. Editor, SVA professor
RICO RENZI | AA-TABLE #TBD
Goddess Mode, Bitter Root, Spider-Gwen, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl
BUDD ROOT | AA-TABLE #TBD
Cavewoman
DON ROSA | AA-TABLE #TBD
The Life and Times of Uncle Scrooge, Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories
JOHN ROSE | AA-TABLE #TBD
Barney Google And Snuffy Smith Comic Strip
CRAIG ROUSSEAU | AA-TABLE #TBD
Harley Quinn, Tellos, The Perhapanauts, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane
JIM RUGG | ii-TABLE #TBD
Hulk: Grand Design, Street Angel, Supermag, Afrodisiac
STEVE SAFFEL | NO TABLE CAN HOLD STEVE
Joe Simon My Life in Comics, Spider-Man The Icon
ALEX SAVIUK | AA-TABLE #TBD
Spider-Man newspaper strip, Web of Spider-Man, The Phantom, Green Lantern
SECNCS – NATIONAL CARTOONIST SOCIETY | AA-TABLE #TBD
Southeast Chapter of the National Cartoonish Society – Jon Vaughn
JIM SHOOTER | AA-TABLE #TBD
Former Editor in Chief of Marvel Comics, Founder of Valiant, Defiant and Broadway Comics, Current Editor in Chief of Illustrated Media
ANDY SMITH | AA-TABLE #TBD
Demi-God, Thanos, X-Men, Wolverine, Superman, Batman
ALLISON SOHN | AA-TABLE #TBD
Star Wars, Indiana Jones, LOTR, Women of Marvel, DC themed trading card sets
CHRIS SPARKS | AA-TABLE #TBD
Team Cul de Sac
KYLE STARKS | AA-TABLE #TBD
Peacemaker, Old Head, Rock Candy Mountain, Rick and Morty
JOE STATON | AA-TABLE #TBD
Green Lantern, E-Man, Dick Tracy, Scooby Doo
BRIAN STELFREEZE | AA-TABLE #TBD
Black Panther, Day Men, Wednesday Comics, Batman
JIM STERANKO | AA-201-205, 211-212
Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., History of Comics, Prevue Magazine
ROY THOMAS | SATURDAY ONLY | AA-TABLE #TBD
Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Morbius, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Black Knight
GLENN URIETA | ii-TABLE #TBD
Fil-Am funny book generator and professional doodler
WAYNE VANSANT | AA-TABLE #TBD
Katusha: Girl Soldier of the Great Patriotic War
STEPHANIE WILLIAMS | AA-TABLE #TBD
Nubia Coronation, Nubia and the Amazons, Marvel Voices: Legacy #1
RON WILSON | AA-TABLE #TBD
The Thing, Marvel Two-In-One, Masters of the Universe, Super Boxers
RENÉE WITTERSTAETTER | AA-TABLE #TBD
Excess: The Art of Michael Golden, Joe Jusko: Savage Beauty
JOHN WORKMAN | AA-TABLE #TBD
Art director for Heavy Metal 1977-1983, artist/ letterer/colorist and-or writer for DC. Marvel, Archie, Disney, Image IDW, Dark Horse
JOHN “WAKI” WYCOUGH | AA-TABLE #TBD
Star Wars, G.I.Joe, Doctor Who, Transformers, Fear Itself, Chaos War
KELLY YATES | AA-TABLE #TBD
Doctor Who, Amber Atoms, MonstHer
SKOTTIE YOUNG | AA-TABLE #TBD
Bully Wars, I Hate Fairyland, Middlewest, Oz, Rocket Racoon, Strange Academy, The Me You Love In The Dark, TWIG
THOM ZAHLER | AA-TABLE #TBD
Cupid’s Arrows, Time and Vine, Love and Capes, Warning Label, My Little Pony

*ALL GUESTS ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE TENTATIVE.

DON’T MISS OUT!! Get your tickets TODAY!!

STAY TUNED for more updates!

We still have a LOT of GUESTS to announce!

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HEROESCON 2024 :: TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

December 05, 2023 By: Karla Southern Category: Charlotte Minicon, DISCUSS, EVENTS, Feast Your Eyes, HeroesCon, HeroesCon News, Looking Ahead, NEWS, Now Read This!, This Just In

HeroesCon 2024

First Round Featured Guest Announcements
+ Tickets Available NOW!!

The Heroes Convention will return to the Charlotte Convention Center Father’s Day Weekend, June 14-16, 2024!

As we prepare for 42nd Anniversary Event, we look forward to filling our halls with the BEST and BRIGHTEST Comic Creators and Exhibitors in the Comic’s Industry!

CHECK OUT OUR FIRST ROUND OF FEATURED GUEST ANNOUNCEMENTS HERE!

Get your tickets to our 2024 Heroes Convention TODAY!!

This year we are offering multiple options for Advance Tickets:

OPTION 1: ON SALE NOW!

VIP* 3-DAY ADVANCE PASS: $150
(LIMITED TO 500)

**16 and Under Get in FREE with Paying Adult!

VIP* 3-DAY ADVANCE PASS ARE LIMITED TO 500 TICKETS and will include the following:
• 30 Minute Early Entry All Three Days
• 2024 HeroesCon T-Shirt in Size of Their Choosing (S-4X)
• 2024 HeroesCon Commemorative Badge w/Lanyard
• 2024 HeroesCon VIP Wristband
• 2024 HeroesCon Collectible and Reusable Tote Bag
• Exclusive 11″x 17″ HeroesCon 2024 Incentive Print
• Other Potential Exclusive VIP Surprises!

**16 & Under FREE Admissions DO NOT include incentives.
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OPTION 2: ON SALE NOW!

3-DAY ADVANCE PASS: $75

**16 and Under Get in FREE with Paying Adult!

3-DAY ADVANCE PASS will save $25 over 3 individual Day-of ticket purchase, and will be allowed in immediately after VIP* 3-Day Advance Pass holders and before Day-of ticket holders all three days.
Also Includes:
• 2024 HeroesCon Commemorative 3-Day Advance Badge w/Lanyard
• 2024 HeroesCon 3-Day Advance Pass Wristband

**16 & Under FREE Admissions DO NOT include incentives.
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OPTION 3: ON SALE NOW!

SINGLE DAY – ADVANCE TICKETS

FRIDAY ONLY – $35
SATURDAY ONLY – $35
SUNDAY ONLY – $30

**16 and Under Get in FREE with Paying Adult!

SINGLE-DAY PASSES are only good for the selected day purchased.
Single-Day tickets will include a branded, day-specific, medical-grade Tyvek wristband.

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CHARLOTTE MINI-CON

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!

Saturday, February 3 • 11AM-5PM

Attendees 16 years of age and younger get in FREE with a paying adult!

Guest Announcements for the Charlotte Mini-Con coming SOON!!

— THERE IS A $15 PARKING FEE AT THE GRADY COLE CENTER —

Parking fees are not included in ticket purchase

We recommend carpooling, or taking a Lyft or an Uber.
You might also consider taking advantage of the Light Rail CityLynx Gold Line.
There is a walkable stop located at CPCC: See More Info About the Gold Line Here

Tickets will be in the form of a 3/4″ Tyvek, water-proof, hypoallergenic, medical-grade wristband.
You must wear the wristband to be admitted.
Anyone who wishes to leave the show and return,
will need to wear their wristband and go through security again to gain re-entry.
Children 12 and Under may not be required to wear a wristband.

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HEROESCON 2023 Recap :: Photo Galleries, Videos, and MORE!

July 11, 2023 By: Karla Southern Category: DISCUSS, Feast Your Eyes, HeroesCon, HeroesCon News, HeroesCon Panels, Interviews, NEWS, Now Read This!, Opinion, Photos, Reviews, This Just In

Got a video, photo album, podcast or other HeroesCon 2023 memory that you would like us to share?
Email Us At: HeroesConvention@gmail.com

Photo Albums:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/heroesonline/albums/72177720309380006
https://www.flickr.com/photos/heroesonline/albums/72177720309612536

Fablegraph 3-D Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.734085212060001&type=3

Cardinal & Pine

Geno’s Comics:
https://genoscomics.com/2023/06/16/heroescon-2023-day-1-photo-gallery/
https://genoscomics.com/2023/06/17/heroescon-2023-day-2-photo-gallery/

Audio Panel Recordings:

http://www.thecomicbooks.com/audio.html?fbclid=IwAR19M0dGc1GyAvy-eu35jzX1WoUc

https://www.firstcomicsnews.com/the-jamie-coville-experience-heroes-convention-2023-starreach-at-50/

Comic News Insider:

Comic News Insider

Cartoonist Kayfabe
@CartoonistKayfabe
https://www.youtube.com/live/TDpyzP4-UQA

On the NEWS!
@WBTVNews
Examining The Evolving Comic Book Market Ahead Of The Heroes Convention

Weekend Events Expected To Attract Thousands To Charlotte

@WCNC
HeroesCon brings comic and superhero fans to Charlotte, NC

ConventionScene.com
https://www.conventionscene.com/2023/06/30/heroes-con-2023-wrap-up/

Youtube Videos:

@MrNotchy444

Panel for John Romita Sr

@toddventure

HeroesCon 2023 | Complete Walkthrough | It’s truly about comic books, the artists, and the writers.

@ccgtvcaldwellcountygovernm4773

Heroes Convention 2023

@jamiecosley

HeroesCon 2023

@LegionofComics
Heroes Con 2023 Tour Recap | Review | Haul

Legion of Comics Community Hangout HeroesCon 2023 Recap and Chat

Daniel Warren Johnson GRAIL PIECE | Heroes Con 2023

@Stickygoose

CAR CRASH GOING TO HEROES COMIC CON 2023 VLOG

@ImproveCollectingComics

So I Went to Heroescon 2023 – Wow

@jbstoytrunk

TOY HUNT at Heroes Convention 2023 in Charlotte, NC #toys #youtuber #toyhunt #starwars #comiccon

@DestinationStone

The LARGEST Convention in Charlotte NC | Amazing Artists and Cosplay | Destination: Heroes Con 2023

@popculturesquad7896

HeroesCon 2023 Show Floor Walk Through

@lorendrummer

Episode 16 Heroes Con!

@Mephiof

Hometown Heroes, HeroesCon 2023

@ManCaveCollectibleReviews

Toy & Comic Book Hunting @ HEROESCON 2023 Charlotte NC

@JerryPittman

Heroes Convention 2023 “Heroes Con” – Charlotte, NC – What Deals Can You Find on Sunday?

@GENOSCOMICS

HeroesCon 2023: Exploring the Show Floor | GENO’S COMICS

@GLStudios

Heroes Convention 2023 Cosplay Highlights in 4K!

@CollectorAuctions

Heroes Con 2023 Day 1 Recap – CGC unprepared for demand: Ep. 206

Heroes Con 2023 Day 2 Recap – Signatures and CGC: Ep. 207

Heroes Con 2023 Day 3 Recap – On the Hunt for Hulk 181: Ep. 209

@thebrothersboyd

Heroes Con 2023 Walkthrough!

HeroesCon 2023 Cosplay

@kspyoda

Heroes Con 2023 Brian Stelfreeze Storm Auction painting time lapse video
Brian Stelfreeze paints Roberto Clemente Heroes Con 2023

@fablegraph-photography

VR180 HeroesCon 2023

@KENTPOOLCollects Toy Hunt Heroes Con 23 Night One Four Horsemen Studios Mythic Legions Cosplay Comics Anime Funko

Toy Hunt Heroes Con 23 Day Two Comics Cosplay Anime YouTube Friends Mythic Legions Figure Score!

Toy Hunt Heroes Con Day 3 Mythic Legions Haul Legions Con Day 2 Exclusive information Ish Con 2023

@loliev4019

CHARLOTTE NC HEROES CONVENTION 2023 | VLOG

@EclecticScribbles

Heroes Con 2023 Artist Alley Recap | Best Convention So Far?

@thecomicvet
Live at Heroes Con! The Sites, The Sounds, The Great Comic Book Based Convention!

@UrinationNation

HeroesCon 2023 Comic Haul

@SuperRus9000

Heroes Con 2023!!

@RemyQStudios

Heroes Con 2023 – Lets Talk About It

@collectiblesdad

I Survived HeroesCon 2023. Show Recap.

@CupOComics

Heroes Con 2023 Haul w/ Bonus Content! #comics #comicbooks #comicconvention #spiderman #grail

@TheComicSlayer

Our Favorite Heroes Con 2023 Finds!

@AComicBookworm
Meet The Collectors from HeroesCON 2023 & Recap

@AndySmithComicArtist
https://www.youtube.com/live/4Sd1rlDpNIU

@PopCulturePhilosophers

https://www.youtube.com/live/b_jSzJyzTY8

@OmnidogsVault

https://www.youtube.com/live/2Y2C2wKa4-A

@EliAndFriends1


YouTube Shorts:

HEROESCON 2023 is a wrap! – YouTube

Heroes Con 2023! – YouTube

heroes con 2023 art auction part 1 – YouTube

How to set up at a comic book convention #HeroesCon #Aceblade – YouTube

HeroesCon Cosplay 2023, #shorts #comiccon #youtubeshorts – YouTube

Heroes Convention at the Charlotte Convention Center – YouTube

Burkey and Me from Heroes con #comicbookart #comicart #duelingdealersofcomicart – YouTube
Skottie Young Art Auction At Heroes Con #comiccon #skottieyoung #comics – YouTube

Fun short with Bill Cox from Heroes con #comicbookart #comiccon

Jim Steranko HeroesCon 2023 SCORE! King Size Hulk 1#hulk #incredibleHulk #marvel #comics #heroescon

Skottie Young Art Auction At Heroes Con #youtubeshorts #shorts #comiccon

Heroes Convention 2023 Pops straight chilling with comic legend Don Simpson

incredible hulk 5 cgc 2.5 #heroescon #hulk #marvel #cgc #cgccomics #comicbooks #incrediblehulk

HeroesCon Art Auction: Maihack #shorts

Heroes Con…on a Friday! #heroes #clt #heroescon #charlotte #charlottenc #comiccon #comics #podcast

HeroesCon Drink & Draw #shorts

Awesome Four Horsemen Mythic Legions Custom figures at Heroes Con 23

Come see us! #heroescon #heroescon2023 #artistalley #crochet #crochetplushies

Cosmic Update: Going to HeroesCon #Shorts

Comics, Comics, & Comics @ HeroesCon #shorts

Heroes con set up . See something you like let me know with interest See the website for new art


TikTok, Podcasts & Others!
Heroescon 2023! Whose gonna be there??

Artist’s Alley Aftermath: HeroesCon 2023 | Faith & Fandom

HeroesCon: The Ultimate Comic Convention Experience On Father’s Day Weekend – LRM

HeroesCon 2023 Recap: Artist Interactions, Convention Hauls, and Tips For Saving and Spending Money At A Comic Convention

Download the PDF with links:

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HeroesCon Kick-Off Party returns to Super Abari Game Bar on Thursday, June 15 

June 02, 2023 By: Karla Southern Category: EVENTS, Feast Your Eyes, HeroesCon, HeroesCon News, Looking Ahead, NEWS, Now Read This!, Other Events, Out and About, This Just In

The official HeroesCon Kick-Off Party returns to Super Abari Game Bar on Thursday, June 15

Join us for a fun night of video games, food trucks, local vendors, comic book artists, a photo booth, and musical performances by Moon Man, Jack the Radio, and Natalie Carr!

Sponsored by Sierra Nevada, the party will be held at Super Abari Game Bar in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlotte with the entire facility activated for the event (bar, arcade, patio, and parking lot). Renowned comic book artists Matthew Allison and Aaron Conley will make special guest appearances along with Bill Cox of Comic Art Fans.

Katsu Kart will be on site serving their delicious Japanese sandwiches (sandos), AhaanLao Food Truck will be dishing their traditional Lao/Thai street food fare, and Boba Baba Cafe will be serving refreshing teas and lattes.  

Each $10 ticket purchase also includes entry into a raffle for a chance to win two tickets to the Marvel Exhibit at Discovery Place Science or a Monster Energy prize pack (a new gaming desk and chair).

The HeroesCon Kick-Off Party
Thursday, June 15, 2023
5PM-1AM
Super Abari Game Bar
1015 Seigle Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205.

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HEROESCON 2023 :: Jeff Smith’s “Dawn of Man” National Tour 2023

February 09, 2023 By: Karla Southern Category: DISCUSS, EVENTS, Exclusives, Feast Your Eyes, HeroesCon, HeroesCon News, HeroesCon Panels, Indie Island, Looking Ahead, NEWS, Now Read This!, This Just In

Jeff Smith will be at the 2023 Heroes Convention!!

Jeff Smith’s “Dawn of Man” National Tour 2023

Key West, FL – February 9, 2023:  New York Times Bestselling Author Jeff Smith and his publishing house, Cartoon Books, embark on their first national tour in years in support of Smith’s new critically acclaimed series: TUKI.
The tour consists of several convention appearances as well as a unique component – Old Route 66 – where we’ll be giving presentations and signings at each stop. Beginning in March and lasting through October, we have 15 confirmed stops with more to be added throughout the year!

What folks are saying about Jeff Smith’s TUKI:
“2022 Best Graphic Novel for Adults”
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

“Best Original Graphic Novel of the Year”
COMIC BOOK COUPLES COUNSELING PODCAST

“Fight for Family is just what you would expect from the creator of Bone and RASL–an immersive, emotional, and delightful visual masterpiece.”
THE COMICS JOURNAL

“If Smith’s iconic BONE weren’t proof enough, TUKI resoundingly restates his status as a master cartoonist of our era…New readers will love it, and fans of BONE will delight in Smith’s return to fantasy adventure with an ensemble of idiosyncratic characters.”
BOOKLIST *STARRED* REVIEW

“Fans of classic adventure will not be disappointed… Smith (BONE) goes prehistoric in this fabulously drawn anthropological fantasy.… the characters and scenery remain consistently stunning to gaze at, page after page.” 
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

National Tour Dates:

March 2-5, 2023: Emerald City Comic-Con, Seattle, WA *Special Guest 

March 31-April 2, 2023: C2E2, Chicago, IL *Special Guest

April 21, 2023: Chicago Comics, Chicago, IL

April 22, 2023: Left Bank Books, St. Louis, MO

April 23, 2023: Tulsa, OK – Location TBD

April 24, 2023: Barnes & Noble, Amarillo, TX

April 25, 2023: Albuquerque, NM – Location TBD

April 26, 2023: Sedona Public Library c/o Cab Comics, Sedona, AZ

April 27, 2023: Vroman’s, Pasadena, CA

April 28, 2023: Atlantis Fantasyworld, Santa Cruz, CA

April 29, 2023: Flying Colors, Concord, CA

June 16-18, 2023: Heroes Con, Charlotte, NC *Special Guest

July 19-23, 2023: Comic Con International, San Diego, CA *Special Guest

September 29-October 1, 2023: Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC), Columbus, OH

October 7-8, 2023: Bedrock City Con, Houston, TX

About TUKI: Set two million years ago, when multiple species of hominids existed at the same time, this hand-drawn story follows the misadventures of a small band of early humans who controlled fire in an epoch when gods and giants were real, and Fire was taboo.

About Jeff Smith: Jeff Smith is the writer & artist of comics and graphic novels like BONE, RASL, SHAZAM: The Monster Society of Evil, ROSE and Tall Tales. Both BONE and RASL were self-published and are New York Times Bestsellers. BONE launched the current YA Graphic Novel explosion via Scholastic Books’ Graphix imprint and has won 41 national and international awards including 10 Eisner Awards and 11 Harvey Awards and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. RASL won an Eisner for Best Graphic Novel. The webcomic version of TUKI won the National Cartoonists Award for Best Online Comic in 2014.

To request physical review copies or to schedule interviews, contact Kathleen Glosan
 e-mail:  kathleen@boneville.com

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CHARLOTTE MINI-CON :: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023 – FEATURED GUEST ANNOUNCEMENTS + TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

January 11, 2023 By: Karla Southern Category: Charlotte Minicon, DISCUSS, EVENTS, Feast Your Eyes, Heroes Aren't Hard To Find, HeroesCon, Looking Ahead, NEWS, Now Read This!, Special Offers, This Just In, Vintage Comics

The Charlotte Mini-Con Returns
Saturday, February 4, 2023

The Charlotte Mini-Con will return to the Grady Cole Center on February 4, 2023.

Featuring some of the ABSOLUTE BEST Vintage Comic-Book Dealers
in the country selling a wide variety of Gold, Silver, Bronze and
Modern Comic Books, as well as a small, but SPECTACULAR, Artist Alley
and Artist Annex!

Tickets are $5 in advance or FREE with the purchase of ANY HeroesCon 2023 3-Day Advance Pass!

Children 16 Years of age and under get in for FREE with a paying adult!

— THERE IS A $10 PARKING FEE AT THE GRADY COLE CENTER —
Parking fees are not included in ticket purchase

We recommend carpooling, or taking a Lyft or an Uber.
You might also consider taking advantage of the Light Rail CityLynx Gold Line.
There is a walkable stop located at CPCC: See More Info About the Gold Line Here

See a full list of Featured Guests, Artist Annex and Exhibitors on our website at:

https://www.heroesonline.com/CLT-Mini-Con/

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HEROESCON 2023 TICKETS ON SALE NOW

January 10, 2023 By: Karla Southern Category: Charlotte Minicon, DISCUSS, EVENTS, Exclusives, Exclusives, Feast Your Eyes, Heroes Aren't Hard To Find, HeroesCon, HeroesCon News, Looking Ahead, NEWS, Now Read This!, Special Offers, This Just In

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

The Heroes Convention returns to Father’s Day Weekend this June 16-18!
3-Day Advance Tickets, as well as Artist Alley Tables are on sale NOW!

For our 2023 show, we are offering TWO OPTIONS of 3-Day Advance Tickets!

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Option 1: VIP* 3-Day Advance Pass – $100

This is a NEW ticket option for our 2023 Convention, and is limited to only 300 TICKETS!

The VIP* 3-Day Advance Pass includes:

  • 30-Minute Early Entry to the Heroes Convention All Three Days
  • HeroesCon 2023 T-Shirt in Choice of Size (S-4X)
  • HeroesCon 2023 Commemorative Badge w/Lanyard
  • HeroesCon 2023 Exclusive Print
  • FREE Entry to the Charlotte Mini-Con, February 4, 2023 at the Grady Cole Center

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Option 2: 3-Day Advance Pass – $65

3-Day Advance Pass includes:

  • Saves $35 over 3 Day-Of Ticket Purchases
  • 3-Day Pass Holders will be allowed into the Heroes Convention immediately after VIP* 3-Day Pass Holders, and BEFORE Day-Of Ticket Holders All Three Days
  • FREE Entry to the Charlotte Mini-Con, February 4, 2023 at the Grady Cole Center

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Single-day tickets are only available at the door.

  • FRIDAY ONLY – $35.00
  • SATURDAY ONLY – $35.00
  • SUNDAY ONLY – $30.00

Children 16 Years of Age and Under will get in FREE with a Paying Adult.
Paying adult MUST BE PRESENT for 16 & Under FREE TICKET to be distributed. Student or State ID may be requested for children 13-16 who appear older. FREE TICKET does NOT INCLUDE any incentives.

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HEROESCON 2023 :: ARTIST ALLEY TABLE – $325

ARTIST ALLEY TABLE INCLUDES:

  • ONE – 6′ Artist Alley Table
  • TWO chairs, and TWO Artist Alley Passes for the Convention

    You may add ONE Additional Chair + Pass per table for $75.00
    Artist Alley Tables are LIMITED to TWO TABLES per Reservation

Artist Alley Tables from our 2020/2021 show that were unable to attend our 2022 Heroes Convention have transferred to the 2023 Heroes Convention.

Table space is limited and will sell out quickly, reserve your table TODAY!

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HEROESCON 2023 EXHIBITORS:
Booth spaces at the 2023 Heroes Convention are over 3/4 sold out! If you are a vendor looking to reserve a 10’x10′ or larger booth space at the 2023 Heroes Convention, please email Karla@heroesonline.com to get an application along with a map of available booth spaces at our 2023 show.

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HeroesCon Featured Guest Announcements, Artist Alley Table Listings, and Exhibitor Booth Listings will all be published very soon! Stay up to date by signing up for our weekly NEWSLETTER, and follow us on social media @HeroesOnline!

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HERO INITIATIVE LIMITED EDITION :: OVERSTREET PRICE GUIDE VOL. 52 – FEATURING ART BY MIKE GRELL

July 15, 2022 By: Karla Southern Category: Exclusives, Exclusives, Feast Your Eyes, Heroes Aren't Hard To Find, NEWS, Now Read This!, Special Offers, Spotlight on New Releases, Vintage Comics

Overstreet HeroInitiative Vol 52 - Grell

Hero-Initiative Limited Edition

Overstreet Volume #52

Featuring Art by Mike Grell and Tom Ziuko

Hardcover Available at Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find
Starting on Wednesday, July 20th

$44.95

Please send an email to: HeroesArentHardToFind@gmail.com if you would like to reserve a copy,
or if you would like to order this item and have it shipped.

 

The following features content pulled directly from HeroInitiative.org:

[Los Angeles, California and Hunt Valley, Maryland] – Mike Grell, the prolific writer-artist who has long been associated with Green Arrow, has teamed the character with Batman and brought both of them to the cover of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #52’s exclusive Hero Initiative edition. The cover is colored by industry veteran Tom Ziuko.

Known for his early work on DC’s Legion of Super-Heroes, Grell created, wrote, and illustrated Warlord, and then his creator-owned series Starslayer and Jon Sable, Freelance. In 1987, he reinvigorated Green Arrow with the character-defining mini-series Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters and kicked off an 80-issue run on the ongoing series it spawned.

Gemstone Publishing and the Hero Initiative, the first 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to helping comic book creators in need, have teamed up every year since 2010 for the exclusive Hero Initiative limited edition of the Guide. The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #52 goes on sale July 20, 2022.

As with past collaborations between Gemstone and Hero, this version will be available only in a special hardcover edition, limited to 500 copies. There will be no soft cover edition of this version, and it will retail for $44.95.

The Hero Initiative Edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #52 will be available at Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find starting on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

“Since we launched the Hero Initiative edition of the Guide with CBPG #40, we’ve been honored to support this great charity and their incredibly worthy cause, helping comic creators in need. We’ve also been pleased to publish some truly wonderful covers from an impressive array of artists, all of whom have turned out inspirational work on Hero’s behalf. Mike Grell is now very deservedly a member of the great roster of Guide artists, and I suspect fans will be as excited by this one as I am,” said Steve Geppi, Chairman of Geppi Family Enterprises and President and CEO of Gemstone Publishing.

“As Steve mentioned, since The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #40 in 2010, Gemstone Publishing has produced the limited edition Hero Initiative exclusive version of the Guide, and each year it has played a tremendous role in our fundraising efforts. The commitment of Steve Geppi and company to Hero has been sustained for more than a decade and has included some of the best cover artists in the business illustrating some of the greatest characters. That has clearly continued this year with Mike Grell’s distinctive take on Green Arrow and Batman,” said Jim McLauchlin, Hero Initiative’s President.

Beginning with John Romita, Jr., Klaus Janson, and Dean White on CBPG #40, and continuing with John Romita, Sr., Tom Palmer, and Dean White (#41), Matt Wagner and Ryan Brown (#42), Terry Moore and Brian Miller (#43), Herb Trimpe, Tom Palmer, and Laura Martin (#44), Dave Johnson (#45), Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, and Tanya Horie (#46), Rob Liefeld and Ivan Nunes (#47), Joe Jusko (#48), Alan Davis (#49), Kevin Nowlan (#50), and Joseph Michael Linsner (#51), the industry’s top talent have provided covers for the Hero Initiative fundraiser edition.

The standard editions of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #51 feature Butch Guice and Brian Miller’s powerful take on Winter Soldier, Aaron Lopresti’s inspired version of the EC Horror Hosts (with its tribute to EC publisher William M. Gaines), and J.G. Jones’ beautiful flashback to the Golden Age with The Black Terror. These are available in soft cover ($34.95) and hardcover ($44.95).

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About The Hero Initiative

The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday’s creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment. Hero is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) charity. The Hero Initiative Limited Edition Hardcover version of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #52 is scheduled to go on sale Wednesday, July 20 through the Hero Initiative web store and at a limited number of Hero affiliate retailer stores, including Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find. This version will be available in hardcover only and is limited to 500 copies. The retail price is $44.95.

About Gemstone Publishing

Best known as the home of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Gemstone Publishing was formed by Geppi Family Enterprises Chairman Stephen A. Geppi as a conduit for his efforts in preserving and promoting the history of the comics medium. Gemstone’s product line includes The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide To Lost Universes, The Overstreet Guide To Grading Comics, The Overstreet Guide To Collecting Comics, and The Overstreet Price Guide To Star Wars Collectibles, among others, Gemstone also publishes Scoop, a free weekly e-newsletter which looks inside the world of pop culture with a focus on auctions, toys, comics, posters, art and anything and everything pop culture.

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FANTASTIC 40TH HEROESCON :: THANK YOU!!!

July 05, 2022 By: Karla Southern Category: DISCUSS, EVENTS, Exhibitors, Feast Your Eyes, Guest List, HeroesCon, HeroesCon News, Indie Island, Looking Ahead, NEWS, Now Read This!, Sidekicks = Volunteers

YOU MADE OUR 40TH

FANTASTIC

HC2022HEROJAM-THANKYOU

It’s been a little over a week since we closed the doors on our Fantastic 40th Anniversary Heroes Convention at the Charlotte Convention Center!

We took the past eight days to try to get everything unpacked, sorted, and put back where it belongs so that we can find it again NEXT YEAR when we return to Father’s Day Weekend for our 41st Anniversary Heroes Convention, June 16-18, 2023!

We can’t THANK YOU enough for your support over the past two years!

We admit, our HeroesCon reflexes were a little rusty going into this year’s event, and we have A LOT of notes going into next year on how to make things better!

To ALL OF OUR ATTENDEES:
THANK YOU!!!
You are the reason we do what we do.
It is seeing you all HAVING FUN, buying comics, showing off your costumes, getting sketches, meeting your Comic-Creating Heroes, sharing your love of comics and comics-culture with your friends, family and loved-ones. THAT makes everything we put into the show WORTH IT.

TO ALL OF OUR ARTISTS & CREATORS:
THANK YOU!!!
You MAKE the HeroesCon the unique, comics-focused,
family-reunion that it is!

We appreciate ALL OF YOU for taking the time out of your schedules to spend a weekend with us here in Charlotte, NC, celebrating comics, and the comics community.
Whether you are a seasoned PRO, an Independent Creator, or if you bought a table in our Artist Alley, you help to make our show the creator and comics-focused destination for which it has become known.
Whether you create beloved characters, and your art and/or words grace not only comic-books, but visual media, toys, t-shirts, lunchboxes and more…
Or if you’re a creator just getting started, who loves to draw, write, make, or create…
WE THANK YOU!

TO ALL OF OUR EXHIBITORS:
THANK YOU!!!
You ENSURE that there is SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE at our show!
Whether you bring the BEST Gold, Silver, or Modern Age Comics on the show floor, or if you bring that hard-to-find statue, Funko POP, Pokemon Card, new favorite T-Shirt, video-game, or trinket…
You make sure everyone has an opportunity to find something suited uniquely to them, and we appreciate how hard you all work to bring your absolute best to our show!

TO ALL OF OUR “KIBBY’S SIDEKICKS”:
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
We couldn’t do ANY OF THIS without YOU!
Your willingness to help us throughout the weekend of HeroesCon does NOT go unnoticed, or unappreciated.
You honor the memory of our beloved friend, and HeroesCon Volunteer Extraordinare, Charles Kibby, with your generosity, spirit, and love for the comics community!
Our small staff thank you ALL from the bottom of our grateful hearts.

TO ALL OF OUR COSPLAY COORDINATORS:
YOU ALL ARE INCREDIBLE!
A SUPER-SIZED SHOUT OUT TO:
Amberle Linnea CosPlay, Matt Clark, Becca Bazzle, Cheralyn Lambeth, DJ Spider, Kalliste CosPlay, and those who helped these magical creatures throughout the weekend…
THANK YOU!!!
The CosPlay Masquerade was a highlight of this year’s event, and you all created pure magic out of chaos!
You made every costumed individual in the room feel like a SUPERSTAR, because YOU are SUPERSTARS!
We appreciate your hard work, and can’t wait to see what we can cook up for next year!

TO THOSE BEHIND THE SCENES:
YOU KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK!
To our TINY STAFF…you are all AMAZING!

We owe MANY THANKS to our 2022 Decorator, Carolina Tradeshow Decorators.
You were fantastic to work with, and you helped MAKE the show feel like HOME. After two years without doing a show, and having to recreate so many aspects of the show from scratch, you made it look like we hadn’t skipped a beat. We honestly can’t thank you enough for your hard work, communication, and your dedication to making the show look great!
To the wizards at Evergreen Creative Projects…THANK YOU!!!
If you liked our banners, aisle signs, info booth designs, t-shirts and more…it’s all thanks to these guys who made the impossible, possible!
Also, THANK YOU to The Fine Print Shoppe, BOINGO Graphics, and to Mullen Publications, Inc. as well!

And to all those who have had a hand, over the years, in helping to us reach 40…
Whether you be family, friend, co-worker, acquaintance,
or mystical being… 

THANK YOU!

We look forward to having you all with us again for
HeroesCon 2023, June 16-18!!

Stay tuned for updates on tickets, Guest Announcements and More by signing up for our Weekly Newsletter!!

Want to RELIVE HeroesCon 2022??

Check out these awesome links:

HeroesCon 2022 – Day 1 :: Photos By Alex Cason
HeroesCon 2022 – Day 2 :: Photos By Alex Cason

https://youtu.be/IXtwzYWI3Oc
https://youtu.be/O7P5Djp93L8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25JTjBEKk9M

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.430887095713149
https://youtu.be/PCoAD8lK_vw
https://www.facebook.com/LaNoticia/videos/741094843747452/
https://youtu.be/GsT6HMKCuq0

https://www.fumettomaniafactory.net/heroes-con-2022-reportage-di-filippo-marzo/
https://youtu.be/2jCCounsjzo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMAiK4ujBzo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Mn9FPb840
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6zAPPGs5Vw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyalQBZyiZA&t=5s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrr0VOk6Wew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq0o4Po4fvo
https://comic-cons.xyz/event/heroes-convention-charlotte-north-carolina/
https://lrmonline.com/news/heroes-con-2022-the-economic-future-of-the-comic-industry-looks-bright/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfQnBP3czOc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgJUw_eAu1w
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article261735187.html
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article262491687.html
https://www.tiktok.com/@thecharlotteobserver/video/7113247134387899690?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25JTjBEKk9M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VstMIo_FSng
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVb3nv7jRhU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GqN5Hh_Kn8
https://lrmonline.com/news/charlotte-heroes-con-review-the-social-dynamics-of-comic-fans/
https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2022/06/24/heroes-convention-celebrates-40th-anniversary/
https://www.charlottemagazine.com/to-be-continued-heroescon-at-40/
https://clture.org/heroescon-kick-off-party/
https://clture.org/heroescon-kick-off-party-photos/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CfZDgVBuQ2b/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CfXGHGOOZpV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUj4EVDIu8E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sHZEDHF0no
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcqVCwKawF8

Have a link you would like to share?
Put it in the comments!

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HEROESCON 2022 COSPLAY EVENTS SCHEDULE

June 18, 2022 By: Karla Southern Category: DISCUSS, EVENTS, Feast Your Eyes, HeroesCon, NEWS, Now Read This!, Schedule

HEROESCON 2022 COSPLAY EVENTS SCHEDULE

all will take place in Hall C near the cosplay stage

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

  • 2:00-4:00 Cosplay First Aid Station Open Hours (not to be confused with injury first aid!)
  • 2:00 – 3:00 Basic Puppet Techniques hands-on workshop by Cher Lambeth, Former Puppet Builder at The Jim Henson Company. Capped at 20; supplies available on the spot for $6.
  • 3:00-4:00 Cosplay Masquerade Registration
  • 4:00 Friday Cosplay Masquerade hosted by DJ Spider 

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

  • 2:00-4:00 Cosplay First Aid Station Open Hours (not to be confused with injury first aid!)
  • 3:00-4:00 Cosplay Masquerade Registration
  • 4:00 Saturday Cosplay Masquerade hosted by Kalliste Cosplay
  • Group cosplay photo shoot on outdoor stairs immediately following Masquerade

 SUNDAY, JUNE 26

  • Noon-2:00 Cosplay First Aid Station Open Hours (not to be confused with injury first aid!)
  • 1:00-2:00 Cosplay Masquerade Registration
  • 2:00 Sunday Cosplay Masquerade hosted by Amberle Linnea
  • Group cosplay photo shoot on outdoor stairs immediately following Masquerade

More information on here: https://www.heroesonline.com/heroescon/costume/

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