Tampa Bay Comic Con - October 20-21, 2012

[KingOfRulers]

 

 

After a very successful Tampa Bay Comic Con in March, we're working towards setting another attendance record during the October 20-21, 2012 convention.

 

Basic Information:

 

http://www.tampabaycomiccon.com/

 

Doubletree Hotel

4500 West Cypress Street

Tampa, FL 33607

 

Saturday, October 20th: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday, October 21st: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Admission: $10 (kids 12 and under are FREE).

Parking: FREE

 

Get convention updates on the Tampa Bay Comic Con Facebook page:

 

For those interested in dealer tables, they are $125.00 each.

 

 

Guest list as of 4/3/12:

 

1) Joe Murray (artist, creator of Nickelodeon's, Rocko's Modern Life)

 

 

 

2) Herb Trimpe (artist; Incredible Hulk, 1st appearance of Wolverine)

 

 

 

3) Ben Templesmith (artist; 30 Days of Night)

 

 

 

4) S.L. Gallant (artist; G.I. Joe)

 

[TupennyConan]

[YancyStreetComics-migratio]

I must say that the show a couple of months ago was awesome! Had a great time, and restocked the store in just one visit! It's a great sign when I have to make a dozen trips out to the suv! Keep up the good work!

[KingOfRulers]

A couple more guests for the next Tampa Bay Comic Con!

 

5) Marilyn Ghigliotti (actress; Clerks)

 

 

 

6) Jim Fern (artist; Fables, Crossing Midnight, Amazing Spider-Man)

 

[A-DONIS]

I'm In!

[HOTFLIPS]

4 months, 9 days to go

[TupennyConan]

I must say that the show a couple of months ago was awesome! Had a great time, and restocked the store in just one visit! It's a great sign when I have to make a dozen trips out to the suv! Keep up the good work!

 

Thank you

[Webhead1981]

You'd think with so many great artist living in the area (Jim Cheung, Bart Sears, Brandon Peterson, Paul Pelletier, Amanda Conner, Mike Perkins & a few others) this show would be able to line up more high profile guests.

[KingOfRulers]

We had Jim Steranko, Miek Grell and Mike Mayhew at the last show. We've had Paul Pelletier and Mike Perkins at the show several times. Perkins did the Avengers poster for the convention last time.

[TupennyConan]

Mike Perkins & I are on the path to deep & abiding friendship. We're one beer drinking session away from closing the deal.

[littlebill]

this will be my first time to make it over to the show. i think the last few shows have had some great guests.

 

i was sick that i missed steranko.

[KingOfRulers]

Tampa Bay Comic Con exclusive poster by convention guest Ben Templesmith:

 

[TupennyConan]

The Halloween show

[MrDeafComics]

Tampa Bay Comic Con exclusive poster by convention guest Ben Templesmith:

 

 

 

Awesome art work. Hope to meet some boardies as well. Will be at Supercon and orlando as well.

[Webhead1981]

I'm in no way bashing the Tampa Con, as I've found it enjoyable. I just wish there was a way to get higher profile guests especially since some great talent lives in the area.

[KingOfRulers]

We are constantly working on bringing in quality creators and talent. It is not easy though. It is actually very difficult and very expensive. Considering the admittance fee is only $10 per person (and kids being free) and dealer tables are only $125 each, we bring in some great names.

 

My eyes have been opened in my time operating this convention as I have been the one contacting talent. Many creators are currently working, have deadlines and other conventions that they may be attending. Often times they just need time to work on the books that they are obligated. It is very common for media guests to charge $10,000 appearance fees + expenses, and it is not uncommon for that figure to be $20,000-$50,000 + a multitude of expenses. San Diego and New York can afford to do this with 100,000 attendees at probably $30 each and booths going for $1,000-$5,000.

 

This convention has grown by leaps and bounds in a very short time and will continue to do so, but please be aware that of the income vs expense relationship.

[KingOfRulers]

If you plan on attending the convention, be sure to reserve your hotel room using the below link as you'll get a discount on the nightly room rate:

 

http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/T/TPATLDT-TBY-20121019/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

 

[Pike's Comics]

Will CGC be in attendance to witness any signings?

[A-DONIS]

I believe they will

[Par2ch]

Hey guys I found out today that Drew Hennesay is a Tampa native and doesnt really pop up at many conventions. He is the inker on several of the new DC 52 books.