BALTIMORE COMIC-CON UPDATE: September 8, 2003

[FlyingDonut]

Even with this year's big Baltimore show less than two weeks away, it just keeps getting better!

 

DiDIO and SIMONSON COME TO BALTIMORE

We're thrilled to add DC's VP Dan DiDio and Comics Legend Walter Simonson to this year's guest list.

 

These names, when added the list which already includes Jim Lee, George Perez, Frank Cho, Mark Waid, Mike Wieringo, Matt Wagner, Tom Brevoort, J.G. Jones, Geoff Johns, Judd Winick, Michael Avon Oeming, Ron Garney, Brandon Peterson, Howard Porter, Ron Marz, Two Morrows, Scott Kollins Top Shelf Comics and dozens more, make this one of THE best guest lists of any convention. For a more detailed list, click here.

 

PROGRAM ADVERTISING

We're putting the finishing touches on this year's program and some advertising space is still available. There's no better way to reach all our attendees. To reserve your spot, email our graphics guy Steve Conley at steve@steveconley.com for details now!

 

SHOW HOURS

Just a reminder for everyone: This year's show hours are Saturday: 10am to 6pm;

Sunday: 10am to 5pm

 

MONDO MEDIA BLITZ AND CLICKS

As we mentioned in the last update, Baltimore Comic-Con TV ads are hitting the region's airwaves. To see a small Quicktime version of the spot running more than 350 times during shows such as Smallville, Simpsons and Teen Titans, click here.

 

TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE

TicketMaster is offering Baltimore Comic-Con one- and two-day tickets at the link below. TicketMaster adds its usual $3.50 surcharge per ticket, but you can't beat the convenience.

 

HOTEL INFORMATION

 

ALMOST GONE

There are a handful of Artists Alley tables left. If you know a cartoonist or comics creator interested in one of the best bargains in comics, let 'em know! For only $50, artists can get a spot in our ever-growing Artists Alley. Send us your name and address and we'll send you out a package ASAP!

 

CBLDF FUNDRAISING GAINS MOMENTUM

With the growing excitement around the More Fund Comics anthology and the show's Art Auction, we sure to raise a ton of money for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. If there are any pieces you'd like to donate to the Auction, let us know! For details about the More Fund Comics anthology, click here or here. Make sure your local retailer orders plenty!

 

Look for the next update later this week with programming information!

 

Baltimore Comic-Con

SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2003

cardscomicscollectibles@yahoo.com

410-526-7410

[sborock]

....And don't forget, CGC will be there to take submissions! Sorry, no on-site grading this year maybe next year We love this show! It is run by a great guy who really loves our hobby

[ArnoldTBlumberg]

And I'll be around too of course. Wonderful having a growing, exciting comic con right in my own town!

 

Arnold

[rob_react]

bump for balmer! I'll be coming down next year with a whole crew.