Category: Comic Con

Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo: Rob Liefeld, Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti & More!

HAVE WE GOT SOME COMIC CREATORS FOR YOU!
The one and only creator of Deadpool, Cable, and X-Force Rob Liefeld will be joining us Oct 30th! If you love Rob as much as we do, make sure you pick up his special Comikaze VIP package as an add on to your ticket. You can reserve yours HERE.
Marc The Dates

He’s the amazing creator of Witchblade, The Darkness and the much-heralded webcomic Cyberforce…He earned critical acclaim for his brilliant work with Uncanny X-Men and Wolverine…Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo proudly welcomes master comic creator and founder/CEO of Top Cow Comics, the incomparable Marc Silvestri! Marc will be on hand sketching for fans at the Top Cow Booth Saturday and Sunday!

 

Meet the Power Couple of Comics!

Their comic book prowess is without peer.  Making their Comikaze debut…the much-revered First Couple of Comics Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti! Amanda and Jimmy will be with us – and you – all weekend long. 
The Man!

And what better way to meet The Man himself than Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo! Our very own Stan Lee will be signing for fans, taking photographs and appearing on panels all weekend long!
But Wait – There’s More!

Stay tuned as we announce tons more comic creators, artists, and writers who will be gracing the Comikaze halls of the Los Angeles Convention Center!
Comic Book Men!

Ming Chen, Bryan Johnson and Mike Zapcic of AMC’s hit reality series Comic Book Men will be leaving the safety of The Secret Stash to head out west and meet fans all weekend long at Comikaze. They have some surprises you won’t want to miss. NO SPOILERS!  
Get Your VIP Lounge Pass Today!

Maximize your experience at Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo 2016 with an official VIP Lounge Pass! VIPs get the best perks, with an exclusive autograph sessions with different stars at the event, including Stan himself!

The Three Day VIP Lounge features:

  • Access to the VIP Lounge from Friday to Sunday
  • Exclusive autograph sessions from Stan Lee, Walter Koenig and a variety of other stars. Stay tuned for additional talent!
  • Food, drinks and a cash bar
  • Comfortable Seating
  • Charging Stations
  • Photo Opportunities
  • Collectible Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo VIP credential
 Click HERE to book your VIP Experience at Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo today!

Firefly Cast Solo & Group Photo Ops NOW AVAILABLE!
BOOK YOUR ONCE IN A LIFETIME PHOTO OPS TODAY!
Excited about Firefly at Long Beach Comic Con 2016? So are we! So much so, in fact, that we’ve added not only solo photo ops with each cast member but a group team up photo op! It’s rare that so many of the cast get together so make sure you get your keepsake.
Here’s all the info you need to pre-purchase your photo op today!
Firefly Cast Group Photo Op
Summer Glau
Adam Baldwin
Jewel Staite
Sean Maher

And keep an eye out for our announcement about a very special Firefly panel at LBCC!  It is not to be missed – we promise you that!

Don’t have your tickets yet?  What are you waiting for — Get them today and save $$$ as ticket prices are higher at the door!
Make sure you connect with our social media – Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for the most up to the minute guest and event updates!
BATMAN & ROBIN 
Team Up Photo Op

Click Here to pre-purchase your photo-op with Kevin Conroy &

Loren Lester!
TROY BAKER Photo Op
Click Here to pre-purchase your photo op with Troy Baker (Batman: The Telltale Series, Uncharted 4, Last of Us)
GI JOE Team Up Photo Op
 
Click Here to pre-purchase a group photo with Hank Garrett, Arthur Burghardt, Michael Bell, Morgan Lofting, Zach Hoffman, and Loren Lester

Comic Con Palm Spring 2016 Report: Photo Parade #1

The inaugural Comic Con Palm Springs just wrapped up at the Palm Springs Convention Center that ran from August 25th-27th was a sure fire hit with locals and out of towners and provided a much needed comic-focused event in Riverside Country.



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The convention was very focused on the comic community and brought in big name creators along with the media celebrities. Comic-focused creators included Stan, Lee, Jason Alexander, Carlo Barbieri, Katie Cook, Sterling Gates, Mihcael Golden, James O’Barr, Phil Jimenez, Dave Johnson, Scott Lobdell, Jim Mahfood, Todd McFarlane, Mike McKone, Marat Mychaels, Dan Panosian, Yanick Paquette, Livio Ramiodelli, Andrew Robinson, Craig Rousseau, Stephen B. Scott, Stephane Roux, Cat Staggs, Arthur Suydam, Chrissie Zullo, Chri Uminga, JK Woodward, Mark Texeira.



 



REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE LONG BEACH COMIC CON 2016 COSPLAY CONTEST!

One of the Most Celebrated Events of Long Beach Comic Con Returns
on September 17!

Just over a month before the doors open to the seventh annual Long Beach Comic Con, MAD Event Entertainment is pleased to announce registration is now open for this year’s Cosplay Contest!

Hosted by cosplayers Rhapsody Artejo & Chad Everett Lee Edward, this year’s contest takes place on Saturday 9/17 at 7:00pm in Room S7 in the Long Beach Convention Center.

“Cosplay has always been one of the most celebrated parts of the show,” says Executive Director and Co-Founder, Martha Donato. “It is very important that our show be friendly to cosplay in every aspect, on and off the show floor, with programming and events geared toward cosplayers from beginners to professionals. Our annual cosplay contest has grown into one of the highlights of the show, and it is always exciting to see the passion that goes into all of the costumes of our participants.”

Entries for this year’s Long Beach Comic Con Cosplay Contest will include several categories. Awards will be given for: Best Hero, Best Villain, Best Youth, Best Group, Funniest, Best Tv/Movie, Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Judges’ Choice, and of course, Best in Show. Judges will be scoring for overall difficulty, creativity, accuracy(for recreation), and showmanship/character. Look for further announcements on prizing in the coming weeks!

All participants must register in advance, and complete rules and registration info can be found here!
Make sure you connect with our social media – Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for the most up to the minute guest and event updates!
JIMMY PALMIOTTI

The fan favorite writer & artist returns to the Long Beach Comic Con!
HAL LUBLIN
The VENTURE BROS. voice actor will be in Animation Island at LBCC 16!
FRANK TIERI
 
Find the DC & MARVEL COMICS writer at the Long Beach Comic Con!
BBOY SPIDER-MAN
 
Making his first appearance in Cosplay Corner the 2016 LBCC!
BUY YOUR TIX ONLINE!
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Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo: One-Day Ticket Pre-Sale Begins!

GET YOUR TICKETS!
One-Day Comikaze Tickets are NOW on PRE-SALE! You will NEVER see prices for one-day tickets this LOW… So get yours TODAY before the price goes up!  This year’s COMIKAZE is a Major Must-Attend convention – and this is your chance to experience it ALL at a serious discount… Ticket prices will never be this low again!
IT’S A COMIKAZE TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen…in this corner…Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo is proud to present the Heavyweight Champion of the World and Greatest Boss Level of all time… Mike Tyson! On Saturday October 29 only, Iron Mike will knock you out with all his latest out-of-the-ring exploits!  And you don’t even have to go through Bald Bull or Soda Popinski to meet the man behind The Hangover and Adult Swim’s Mike Tysons Mysteries… you just have to be at Comikaze! 
HOORAY FOR HILLYWOOD!
 
With over one million You Tube subscribers and counting, social media sensation The Hillywood Show brings its special brand of comedy to Comikaze all weekend long! Starring the nerd queens of parody Hilly and Hannah, The Hillywood Show has taken on blockbuster movies like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter as well as hit TV shows – to the amazement of fans everywhere. Now, for the first time, they’re about to take on Stan Lees’ Comikaze Expo – and you can meet ‘em live and in-person Saturday October 28th and Sunday October 30th
WE’RE COOKING –
COMIKAZE STYLE!
 
If you’re hungry for something truly DIFFERENT… then Comikaze has the menu for YOU! Celebrity chef, punk rocker and comedian Nadia G of The Cooking Channel’s Bitchin’ Kitchen will be serving up sass and laughs, meeting fans and selling rad merch all weekend long!  

LAST Chance to Save BIG! for Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo 2016

LAST Chance to Save BIG!
Only a few days remain to take advantage of the best prices of the year for the coveted Comikaze 3-day tickets! The savings are substantial, but you have to act now – because on August 2nd at 11:59 pm SHARP the prices WILL go up!  
Set Phasers to FUN!
In honor of the Star Trek 50th Anniversary, Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo is proud to announce the return of iconic actress and history maker Nichelle Nichols together with the legendary Walter Koenig for some classic Star Trek fun.
     
Of course, we haven’t forgotten Next Generation – Denise Crosby will be on hand to represent TNG. Don’t miss your chance to meet these national treasures! 
Hear Hear!

She’s one of the most celebrated and prolific voice actresses in entertainment … Fresh off her stint as Batgirl in Batman: The Killing Joke, join us in giving a big Comikaze welcome to Tara Strong! Meet the amazing Tara – along with her countless characters from My Little Pony, Teen Titans, Teen Titans Go!, DC Superhero Girls, Ultimate Spider-man, Fairly Odd Parents and Power Puff Girls. You’ve got to hear it to believe it! Plus, Tara will be unveiling her next major project – only at Comikaze! 

We’ve Only Just Begun!
Stay tuned as we continue to roll out the major stars, creative giants, mega attractions and mist-not-miss events that have become the hallmark of Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram – and you can stay up to date!

…See you in October!

San Diego Comic Con 2016 Report: Photo Parade #2

 Trying to get around the convention hall is a terror


Suicide Squad costumes on display at DC’s booth

Crowds rolling into the Gaslamp district

Batman & Robin display at Kotobukiya

The Batmobile at night

Superman statue from Batman v Superman

The MTV party at Petco Park

The Hasbro set-up

Lines to get exclusives