Category: comic books

HIGH MOON: BULLET HOLES AND BITE MARKS Graphic Novel Series Release

“There’s a bad moon on the rise, and the west will never be quite as wild again.”
—THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

“Reads like a cross between a Sergio Leone western and a gore-laced monster movie….
Ellis’ gorgeous red-and-blue-hued panels are a delight to behold.”—BOOKLIST

“An utterly engaging work that ripples with a great palette heavy on Western wood and leather tones.”
—THE WASHINGTON POST

“There’s something so awesome about a gun-slinging monster.”—HORROR TALK  

Just in time for Halloween, Papercutz’s Super Genius imprint will publish the definitive edition of the first of three volumes of HIGH MOON, the acclaimed graphic novel series by writer David Gallaher and artist Steve Ellis. Originally published by DC’s Zuda Comics imprint in 2007 and the Winner of the Harvey Award for Best Online Series, HIGH MOON is a unique western and horror genre mash-up about the investigations of a mysterious bounty hunter, one whose own dark secret emerges every full moon. Or, as Molly Crabapple said, “With werewolves, gunslingers, and the sumptuous artwork of Steve Ellis, HIGH MOON will change everything you thought you knew about the Old West.”

Super Genius will publish HIGH MOON: BULLET HOLES AND BITE MARKS this October, followed by volume 2 in May of 2018 and volume 3 in Fall of 2018. For their release of HIGH MOON, Super Genius will remaster the existing art for Volumes One and Two, before concluding the story with all new material in Volume Three. All three graphic novels will feature new covers by artist and co-creator Steve Ellis, the storyboard artist and illustrator on AMC’s Breaking Bad (The Cost of Doing Business) and The Walking Dead (Dead Reckoning) games, and the co-creator of THE ONLY LIVING BOY graphic novel series, also written and co-created by Gallaher and published by Papercutz.

In HIGH MOON, former Pinkerton agent and current bounty-hunter Matthew Macgregor investigates a series of strange happenings in a small Texas town. Drought has brought famine and hardship to Blest. The summer heat pushes the temperature to unbearable heights during the day. The nights are even worse– for the streets are haunted by strange, unnatural creatures. And even as Macgregor works to uncover the truth about the creatures, he struggles to keep his own supernatural nature a secret.

The Super Genius editions will be larger than the previous Zuda Comics print edition and will present the landscape formatted series in a removable slipcase that allows it to be racked vertically, maximizing its visibility for retailers and consumers. All three volumes of HIGH MOON will be published in hardcover at $24.99 and simultaneously in paperback at $14.99. HIGH MOON: BULLET HOLES AND BITE MARKS  will be available in bookstores and comic book stores across the United States and Canada on October 17th, 2017.

Get ready to howl at the high moon.

Long Beach Comic Con 2017: Annual Pop Culture Celebration Returns to Southern California September 2-3

Vacation time has been spent, and our thoughts turn to children making their way back to school, Pumpkin Spice Lattes and a slight chill in the air. Before you break out your box of sweaters and slip into your usual fall rhythm, we’d just like to remind you… It’s Time for LONG BEACH COMIC CON! The Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California welcomes back the annual Long Beach Comic Con this September 2nd and 3rd for a weekend jam packed with family friendly entertainment, special guests from the comics, video game, toy and film industries, all-star cosplayers around every turn and hours of panels that will pique your geek AND nerdy interests with fun and educational content to inspire our next generation of artists and scientists alike.
Excited at the possibility of meeting your favorite comic book creators and icons of screens large and small? Long Beach Comic Con’s guest list features:
  • William Shatner – Iconic Actor from Star Trek, Twilight Zone, T.J. Hooker, Haven, Kingdom of the Spiders, Boston Legal, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Devil’s Rain, Free Enterprise & so much more! *VIP Meet & Greet Package Available!!
  • Dave Gibbons – Legendary Artist on Watchmen, Rogue Trooper, Green Lantern, Writer of the Kingsman comic series *VIP Meet & Greet Package Available!!
  • Sherilyn Fenn – Actress on Twin Peaks, Gilmore Girls, The Wraith, Boxing Helena
  • Howard Chaykin – Referred to frequently as one of the principle architects of the modern comic book. Worked on American Flagg!, The Divided States of Hysteria
  • Amanda Deibert – Award Winning TV & comic writer on Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 77
  • Gene Ha – Four time Will Eisner Award winner; Top 10,The Forty-Niners, Mae
  • Pia Guerra – Co-Creator of Y The Last Man / Penciler on Hellblazer, Black Canary
  • Rikki Simons – Voice Actor on Invader Zim / Co-Creator & Writer on Robotech: Clone
  • Tony Harris – Co-Creator of Starman, Ex Machina / Artist on Doctor Strange, JSA: The Unholy Three
  • Sandy King Carpenter – Co-Creator and Editor at Storm King Comics
  • Rikishi – WWE Hall of Famer & former Intercontinental Champion
  • Shawn Kittelsen – Narrative Lead and Co-Writer of fighting game INJUSTICE 2; Mortal Kombat X, Batman: Arkham City
  • Malachi Ward – Co-Creator of Ancestor from Image Comics
  • Arthur Suydam – Artist on Marvel Zombies, The Walking Dead, Deadpool, Batman
    *Arthur will be drawing FREE sketches for the first 150 kids ages 14 and under who come to his table on Sunday between 11 & 4!
And many more! Long Beach Comic Con also features Cosplay Corner with guests:
  • Nicole Marie Jean
  • Angi Viper
  • Bernie Bregman
  • Amber Brite
  • Alkali Layke and more!
Long Beach Comic Con strives to offer a unique experience for hardcore pop culture fans and casual visitors just looking for a day of stress-free entertainment. This year’s festivities include:
– SpaceExpo fills a chunk of the show floor and an entire dedicated panel track with experts in their respected scientific fields talking about our biggest and most current findings alongside displays from actual space exploration and interactive experiments your kids (or big kids) will be talking about for weeks!
– Burger Con provides a fantastic option for Saturday night fun as music tastemakers Burger Records roll out a lineup of incredible bands to keep you rocking into the night. This year’s lineup includes DJ DON BOLLES, NOBUNNY, DWARVES, THE ZEROS AND WHITE FANG. Note that this event has a nominal, separate fee for entry. Further Info HERE!
– GeekFest Film Festival will provide two solid days of indie movie bliss, often with the film makers themselves on hand to discuss the ins and outs of their creations.
– South Bay Gaming Community’s “Fighter’s Ring” where gamers can challenge their friends and rivals at: Super Smash Bros.Wii U, Street Fighter V, Injustice 2 and more. For those looking for an eSports experience, sign up for tournaments throughout the day and compete for special prizes against the best!
– The LBCC Fashion Show will feature ladies and gentlemen modeling the latest trends from top-level chic and geeky designers who are on the verge of breaking into the fashion world.
– LBCC’s Cosplay Contest will give the West Coast’s most inventive and artistic costuming wizards the chance to show off their fantastic talents and compete for prizes in categories including Best in Show, Best Fabrication, Best Construction, Best Couple/Group, Best SciFi, Best Anime, Best Villain, Best Hero and Best Kid! Register now. Spaces are going fast!
– Star Cars! Relive your favorite high speed chases and escapes from certain doom as you take pictures alongside instantly recognizable, film inspired vehicles including the Blues Bros Bluesmobile, the Back to the Future Delorean, Jurassic Park Jeeps, the Jokermobile, Bumblebee from Transformers, Speed Racer’s Mach 5, KITT from Knight Rider, the Eclipse from The Fast and the Furious and many more!
– Comic Creator Conference on September 1st is an event designed to connect professional comic creatives with other high-level industry professionals to empower them with exclusive and personal insight, as well as providing access to decision makers, peers, publishers, and other leaders within the industry. Learn how to make smart business decisions on the path to taking your creations into film, television, and interactive entertainment. Note that this event has a nominal, separate fee for entry and is open to industry professionals ONLY. Further info HERE!
Two days of geek-tastic fun wrapped around 60+ hours of panels with topics including My Little Pony, Star Wars Collecting, Horror, Star Trek, Writing for Comics & Video Games, Comic Industry Ins and Outs and so much more, a massive Artist Alley where creators in all genres gather and share their original works at the heart ofa full show floor packed with vendors selling comics, toys, handmade items and art, and when you’re ready for a bite to eat, you’ll find Food Trucks just outside!
Long Beach Comic Con tickets are on sale NOW. Check in for details on limited VIP packages and photo ops with your favorite guests. Kids 10 and under get in FREE! Grab your tickets and find out about all Long Beach Comic Con has to offer at LongBeachComicCon.com
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ABOUT MAD EVENT MANAGEMENT: MAD Event Management is an all-purpose event planning facilitator whose owners have 50 combined years of experience producing annual large-scale consumer conventions around the country, including Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Dallas. MAD’s capabilities include: Site Selection, Exhibit Staffing, Marketing Plans, Vendor Selection, Floor Plan Development, On-Site Execution, Sponsor Exhibitor Sales, Travel Management, Contract Development, Setup & Disassembly and Contract Coordination. Visit www.madeventmanagement.com for additional information.

BUY YOUR LONG BEACH COMIC CON 2017 TICKETS TODAY BEFORE TIME RUNS OUT!
GUEST SPOTLIGHT
BUY YOUR “SATURDAY SHATNER SPECIAL” TICKET
Includes: Saturday ticket to Long Beach Comic Con, Special VIP seating in the William Shatner panel and a photo op through Epic Photos with William Shatner all for just $135!
SANDY KING CARPENTER
Sandy King is the Co-Creator and Editor at Storm King Comics, a division of Storm King Productions, Inc. of which she is president.
A film and television producer with a background in art, photography and animation, Sandy’s filmmaking career has included working with John Cassavetes, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Mann, Walter Hill, John Hughs and John Carpenter. 
DEAN HASPIEL
Emmy award winner and Eisner Award nominee Dean Haspiel created Billy Dogma, The Red Hook, illustrated for HBO’s “Bored To Death,” was a Master Artist at the Atlantic Center for the Arts, is a Yaddo fellow, a playwright, helped pioneer personal webcomics, and is the co-founder of Hang Dai Studios in Brooklyn, NY.
AMBER BRITE
Amber Brite is a professional prop-maker from Arizona, specializing in recreating aliens and other creatures from all kinds of sci-fi/fantasy worlds. Her Star Wars headpieces are sold around the world, and will be on display at her booth for you to see up close!
BOOK YOUR PHOTO OPS TODAY!
 Epic Photo Ops will be onsite at Long Beach Comic Con 2017
to make sure you get an amazing photo!
Each photo is reviewed to check for blinks and make
sure that the crop is just right.
If it isn’t, they will do whatever it takes to make it right!
That’s just how they roll.
For a full list of celebrity photo ops and to purchase yours, click HERE
STILL INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING?
WE HAVE A FEW BOOTHS LEFT and would love for you to join the September show!
To apply, fill out this form and send it to Andrew Menseses: ameneses@madeventmanagement.com
PANEL SPOTLIGHT
PIERRE BERNARD JR.
FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 4:00p-7:00p in The Lair
An LBCC favorite returns, as artist Pierre Bernard Jr. (LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O’BRIEN) showcases his artistic chops and teaches beginners of all ages the secrets of life drawing (supplies – and models – provided) in this fun and interactive lesson. Find him in Artists’ Alley (table #D32) to learn this years’ theme and begin the lesson – starting around 3:00 – and then join him and his modeling crew for a group session.
Everything Archie
SUNDAY 11:00a-12:00p in The Bridge
With the hit CW drama RIVERDALE raising awareness, Archie and his friends are more popular then ever. What can fans expect from the publishing side of Archie Comics? The company’s SVP – Publicity and Marketing, Alex Segura, hosts a lively discussion that spotlights the publisher’s latest offerings, including his own new ongoing series, THE ARCHIES, featuring the biggest rock band in Riverdale going on tour!
Hey! Kids’ Comics!
SUNDAY 11:00a-12:00p in The Lair
The acclaimed creators of some of today’s best comics for kids (grown-ups like them, too) take part in a memorable LBCC panel. MY LITTLE PONY’s Tony Fleecs, educational comics editor and artist Jason Rodriguez, and recent Eisner Award nominee Norm Harper (RIKKI) talk about telling stories for some of comics’ most hard-to-please readers.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Long Beach Comic Con 2017: WE WANT YOU AT C3!
Join us at The Comic Creator Conference on September 1st at the Long Beach Convention Center!
This event designed to connect professional comic creatives with other high-level industry professionals to empower them with exclusive and personal insight, as well as providing access to decision makers, peers, publishers, and other leaders within the industry. 
Join us to learn how to make smart business decisions on the path to taking your creations into film, television, and interactive entertainment!
FULL AGENDA BELOW
2:00 PM-2:10 PM
Welcoming Remarks
Martha Donato, President, MAD Event Management
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Why You Need An Agent
David Gallaher, Only Living Boy/High Moon
The decision about getting an agent is critical for comic creators. But… do you really need an agent? If so, why? If not, why not? How will you know if you need an agent? What should an agent do for you? Author David Gallaher (HIGH NOON, THE ONLY LIVING BOY) will answer these questions, address how an agent can be a comic creator’s greatest advocate, and how you can go about finding one.
3:05 PM-3:50 PM
Managing your own publicity and building your brand as a professional
Alex Segura, Archie PR, Previously DC PR, Also comics and crime-fiction author
Barbara Dillon, Editor-in-Chief, Fanbase Press
In the modern, social-media dominated world, creators have more options than ever for how self-promoting and building awareness of their projects. But how to build a consistent brand that drives readers to your work AND is an honest representation of yourself can pose tremendous challenges for even the most-seasoned professional. Alex Segura, SVP – Publicity and Marketing for Archie Comics (and an acclaimed writer of novels and comics) and Barbra Dillon, Editor-in-Chief of Fanbase Press, discuss how to avoid pitfalls and make the most of opportunities.
4:00 PM-4:50 PM
Cuba – Separating truth from fiction
Martha Donato, President, MAD Event Management
In May of this year, 11 members of the U.S. comics creative and business community participated in the C3 Havana Edition conference, meeting with 50 Cuban comics creators at Havana’s National Animation Studio for an in-depth discussion of topics relating to comics, animation, video game development, storytelling, and film production. Now Martha Donato, President of MAD Event Management (which runs Long Beach Comic Con) and many of her fellow C3 Havana participants – among them writer Ron Marz (WITCHBLADE, DREAD GODS), artist Dennis Calero (MASKS, X-FACTOR), and Cryptozoic co-CEO John Nee – discuss the trip, and are joined by artist Dean Haspiel (CUBA: MY REVOLUTION) to discuss the changing landscape of U.S.-Cuba relations in the creative arts going forward.
5:00 PM-5:45 PM
IP Ownership in Collaborative Media
John Nee, Cryptozoic Co-CEO
Geoff Gerber, President, Lion Forge, Attorney
How can creators protect themselves and their creations while taking advantage of the incredible opportunities offered in video games and other media? Lion Forge president Geoff Gerber and Cryptozoic Co-CEO John Nee share their insights into the world of developing original intellectual properties, exploring the issues that arise when trying to maintain ownership while exploiting the IP in video games and other forms.
5:55 PM-6:40 PM
Developing different models for creator-owned work
Gene Ha, Top Ten, Mae
Dean Haspiel, Comics Creator
DJ Kirkbride, Comics Creator
From “digital-first” to “digital-only”, from self-publishing to creator-owned work in conjunction with a more-traditional publisher, and crowdfunding and subscription models, there are many different ways a creator can maintain ownership of the comics work they offer the reading public. Award-winning creators Gene Ha (TOP TEN, MAE), Dean Haspiel (ACT-I-VATE, HE RED HOOK), and D.J. Kirkbride (AMELIA COLE, THE ONCE AND FUTURE QUEEN) talk about their recent experiences and how what they’ve learned is impacting what they’re doing with their current and future creator-driven projects.
SPEAKERS TO INCLUDE
Dean Haspiel
Emmy award winner and Eisner Award nominee Dean Haspiel created Billy Dogma, The Red Hook, illustrated for HBO’s “Bored To Death,” was a Master Artist at the Atlantic Center for the Arts, is a Yaddo fellow, a playwright, helped pioneer personal webcomics, and is the co-founder of Hang Dai Studios in Brooklyn, NY. Dino has written, drawn and collaborated on many superhero comic books and literary graphic novels for Marvel, DC/Vertigo, Archie/etc.
Gene Ha
Gene is an american comic book artists best known for his work with writer Alan Moore, Top 10 and its prequel the Forty-Niners. He has won 4 Will Eisner awards, the highest honor in American Comics. He writes and draws Mae from Dark Horse Comics.
Dennis Calero
He started writing and drawing comics and his client list includes Marvel and DC comics, Time/Warner and Sony Entertainment.
He helped develop “Xmen Noir” for Marvel Comics. With writer and actor Todd Stashwick, Calero co-wrote the pilot script “Clandestine” for SyFy.
Matt Hawkins
President/COO of Top Cow since 1998, Matt has created and written over 30 new franchises for Top Cow and Image including Think Tank, the Tithe, Necromancer, VICE, Lady Pendragon, Tales of Honor as well as handling the company’s business affairs. His newest book, Dante, hits shelves in January.
David Gallaher
Author David Gallaher has received multiple Harvey award nominations and won The Best Online Comic Award for his Work on High Moon for DC Comics. David was an early pioneer of digital comics developing projects for Marvel as well as Box 13 – the first comic designed specifically for the iPhone – for ComiXology. He has served as a consulting editor for Attack on Titan, Sailor Moon, Phoenix Wright, and other manga projects for Kodansha and much more! 
Vince Hernandez
Vince is a comic book creator, writer, editor, and consultant for entertainment related projects. With over 18 years experience in the comic book industry and collaborations with a vast majority of leading publishers including Aspen Comics, Marvel Comics, DC Entertainment, Image Comics, Top Cow Productions as well as many film studios, production, and video game companies.  
Ron Marz
Ron has been writing comics for more then two decades, starting his career with a lengthy run on Silver Surfer for Marvel. Since then. he has worked for virtually every major publisher and compiled a long list of credits including stints on Thor for Marvel, Green Lantern, and Superboy for DC, Starwars for Dark Horse, and as a staff writer for CrossGen Comics.
Alex Segura
Alex is a novelist and comic book writer. He is the author of the Pete Fernandez Miami Mystey Novels, which include Silent City, Down the Darkest Street, and Dangerous Ends, all via Polis Books.
AND MORE!

Long Beach Comic Con 2017: FULL PROGRAM AGENDA, SHERILYN FENN, FREE SKETCHES, AND MORE!
GET TICKETS HERE
THE FULL AGENDA
OUR FULL AGENDA IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
Click HERE for the complete list of panels that will be at LBCC 2017! You can click each panel for a full description and more details!
SHERILYN FENN AT LBCC 2017
We are so excited to announce that
Sherilyn will be at LBCC both Saturday and Sunday!

You can find her at her booth where she will be singing autographs and taking selfies or you can get your picture taken with her by Epic Photo Ops
Prices are as follows:
$40 for autographed photos
$20 for selfies at her table
$45 pictures with Epic Photo Ops
Click HERE to book now!
Sherilyn Fenn will always be best remembered for her iconic role of Audrey Horne in the groundbreaking Twin Peaks, as well as the current Twin Peaks revival on Showtime.
Sherilyn has enjoyed a 30+ year career in Hollywood, including memorable roles on the series Shameless, Ray Donovan, Gilmore Girls and Rude Awakenings, and in films like the recent horror film Wish Upon, Of Mice and Men, and the cult classics Two Moon Junction and The Wraith.
Ms. Fenn has also recently published her first children’s book called No Man’s Land, which tells the story of a child on the autism spectrum.
FREE SKETCHES BY ARTHUR SUYDAM*
He’s not called “The Zombie King” for nothing, and the award-winning celebrity artist will show off some of the amazing talent which has landed him covers on dozens of titles like “Marvel Zombies.” The Spike TV and Scream Award winner is a huge favorite.
And as a special treat, Suydam will make a free sketch for the first 150 kids ages 14 and under to visit Suydam’s booth on Sunday 11-4.
Suydam’s popular covers have graced the covers of The Walking Dead, Marvel Zombies, Deadpool, Merc with a Mouth, Dead Days, The Misfits Devil’s Rain, Land of the Dead, Batman, Wolverine, X-men, Ghost Rider, Thor, Spider Girl and many more. In 2008 Marvel released an exclusive hard cover tribute to the works of this unique artist entitled Marvel Zombies, The Covers dedicated to Suydam’s ground-breaking work. Additional recent works include, Army of Darkness, Savage Tales, Red Sonja and the smash hit Army of Darkness vs. Marvel Zombies, Batman vs. Predator, Conan the Barbarian, Tarzan and House of Secrets, and The Tick.
*MUST BE 14 YEARS OR YOUNGER-SUNDAY ONLY
BOOK YOUR PHOTO OPS TODAY!
 Epic Photo Ops will be onsite at Long Beach Comic Con 2017
to make sure you get an amazing photo!
Each photo is reviewed to check for blinks and make
sure that the crop is just right.
If it isn’t, they will do whatever it takes to make it right!
That’s just how they roll.
For a full list of celebrity photo ops and to purchase yours, click HERE
WILLIAM SHATNER VIP PACKAGE
🌟 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST 🌟
This VIP Package Includes:
• Weekend pass to Long Beach Comic Con
• Private Meet & Greet
• Priority seating in Main Stage room
• Advance Access to Photo Ops
*Limited quantity available!
*ONLY Saturday, September 2nd from 10:00AM- 2:00PM
Click HERE to purchase your VIP pass TODAY!
William Shatner will also be taking photos with Epic Photo Ops
Click HERE to purchase and guarantee your spot TODAY!
www.longbeachcomiccon.com

Long Beach Comic Con 2017: NEW PANELS, NEW POLICIES, AND NEW GUESTS AT LBCC!
NEW PANELS ANNOUNCED
Here is a sneak peek at 6 of our panels that will be at LBBC 2017.
Full list coming soon! MANY more to come!
 
Spotlight:
MY LITTLE PONY’s
Tony Fleecs
LBCC welcomes MY LITTLE PONY writer/artist Tony Fleecs to this Long Beach Comic Con spotlight panel for pegasisters/bronies/fans of all ages! Legendary comics editor Barbara Randall Kesel interviews Tony, who will show off his art, tell stories, and answer fan questions.
Galaxy Quests:
The Humor of STAR TREK (and beyond!)
Humor was always an integral part of the original STAR TREK, but the influence of its comedy has permeated popular culture in new and unexpected ways. From SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to GALAXY QUEST, THE BIG BANG THEORY to FREE ENTERPRISE to THE ORVILLE, and even BREAKING BAD and MAD MEN, our panel of Treksperts, comedians, and filmmakers discuss comedy in and about STAR TREK. 
Talking DEADPOOL
Long Beach Comic Con welcomes two of today’s top artists – Scott Koblish (DEADPOOL) and Todd Nauck (SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL) – to share stories of drawing the exploits of the beloved movie-star “Merc with a Mouth.” What’s the most disturbing thing they’ve ever been asked to draw? Did anything cross the line? Secrets WILL be revealed!
Music in Comics
Music in comics can sometimes be a losing proposition (hard to crank up the volume), but these creators have made it work. Join writer/artist Chynna Clugston Flores (BLUE MONDAY), writer Alex Segura (ARCHIE MEETS RAMONES), and Burger Records founders Sean Bohrman and Lee Rickard for a freewheeling playlist of a panel.
Spotlight:
Dave Gibbons 
The acclaimed co-creator of WATCHMEN and THE SECRET SERVICE (adapted into the movies KINGSMEN and KINGSMEN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE) and artist on dozens of others takes part in a wide-ranging conversation about his career, including some of his famous collaborators, his work on superhero titles in America and the UK, and the upcoming return to print of his creator-owned title THE ORIGINALS in 2018.
Filipino Americans in Comics and Animation
Filam Creative hosts this unique panel that will take a look at the contributions of Filipino Americans in comics and animation. Join special guests Whilce Portacio (Creator of Bishop, WETWORKS, artist on X-MEN, X-FACTOR, and smany more), Leo Partible (animation and comic-book writer), Van Partible (creator of JOHNNY BRAVO), and other special guests as they talk about the history of Filipinos in comics/animation, their own contributions to the arts, how they got their start, and much more.
IMPORTANT POLICY UPDATES
 Weapons Policy Update
In response to the growing concerns of attendees, guests, and exhibitors of Long Beach Comic Con, we have re-visited our prop weapons guidelines and will be instituting new rules to better ensure the safety and peace of mind of all who attend.


Our primary policy change will be prohibiting the use of any prop with the appearance of a gun.

You’ll find the rest of our guidelines are much as they were before with metal-bladed weapons, blunt weapons, hard prop replica weapons made of metal, wood, fiberglass, and glass not allowed on the premises.

Personal defense items like pepper spray are also forbidden. We urge cosplayers and fans to read over our guidelines carefully and completely before coming to Long Beach Comic Con to avoid having to return items to your vehicle.

Please expect to have all approved prop weapons checked upon entry. Once approved, they must remain visibly tagged for the duration of your visit at the convention center.

Bag Check
In an effort to improve safety at Long Beach Comic Con, we will be implementing a bag policy for all attendees, guests, and exhibitors. Although there is no restriction the size or type of bag you may bring to the con, every bag must be thoroughly checked by security prior to entering the convention center.
With your assistance and cooperation, we will continue to keep all MAD Event Management conventions fun and safe for everyone.

Enjoy the show!

For more information on our policies please click HERE

 
PHOTO OPS
This is your moment, you and your favorite celebrity in a photo together and it has to be great. At Epic Photo Ops we make sure you get an amazing photo each and every time.
 Epic Photo Ops will be onsite at LBCC 2017 to make sure you get an amazing photo each and every time.
Yes, they have all the best technology, but they also have that personal touch.
Each photo is reviewed by a human being to check for blinks and make sure that the crop is just right.
If it isn’t, they will make it right. That’s just how they roll.
For a full list of celebrity photo ops or to purchase yours, click HERE
COSPLAY CONTEST
Registration is now open for our Cosplay Contest!
Entries for the 2017 Long Beach Comic Con Cosplay Contest will include several categories. We will have trophies for the following categories:

-Best in Show
-Best Fabrication (Sculpting & building)
-Best Construction (Sewing & use of fabric)
-Best Hero
-Best Villain
-Best Sci-Fi
-Best Anime
-Best Group or Couple
-Best Kid

To register, click HERE
NEW GUESTS

www.longbeachcomiccon.com

Long Beach Comic Con 2017: Happy National Friendship Day from LBCC Offer!

Happy National Friends Day from Long Beach Comic Con!
BUY 2 TICKETS SAVE $10 by using promo code “LBFriends“

Hurry! Offer expires on Monday, August 7th! GET YOUR LBCC TICKET HERE!


 Join the Cosplay Contest!

One of the most celebrated aspects of the Long Beach Comic shows, the Cosplay Contest features over 50 of the best cosplay costumes for all ages in Southern California. Judged by a panel of well-known Cosplayers, prizes are awarded in multiple categories.

Registration is now open! Grab your sidekick and sign up to win Best “Dynamic Duo” category!

Click here to apply! Participation is on a first come first serve basis. Only 60 stage slots are available so act quick!


Book Hotel Room Today!

For your convenience, we have arranged for a discounted group rate of $189 single/double (plus applicable taxes and fees). All guests are invited to secure their accommodations online.

HURRY! Book Now! The hotel is almost sold out! Rooms are available on a first come first served basis and discounted rate is based upon availability until Monday, August 7th!

ACT NOW! Reserve Today!

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Long Beach Comic Con 2017: Comic Creator Conference – Guest Line Up Announced!


Be Sure to Check out the Guests and Agenda for Comic Creator Conference!

GUESTS TO INCLUDE:
 

Get your C3 Pass Here!

C3 promises to once again be an event designed to connect professional comic creatives with other high-level industry professionals to empower them with exclusive and personal insight, as well as directly connecting them with decision makers, peers, publishers, and other leaders within the industry.