The Great Allentown Comic Con! - 2013 Winter Show!

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We're Back! The GACC Returns November 16th! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The Lehigh Valley's Largest Comic & Pop Culture Convention! The Great Allentown Comic Con returns for a November 16th 2013 Show! The GACC is the valley's largest comic & pop culture convention. As always, we are working hard to bring you an awesome show with talented artists, guests, dealers, family fun events, and great prizes!   Show Information Fall Super Show - November 16th, 2013   Location: Merchants Square Mall 1901 S. 12th Street, Allentown, PA Hours: Saturday 10am-6pm,  Admission Cost: One-Day Pass $8 per adult FREE for children 12 years-old and under accompanied with an adult $1 per pass discount to all who arrive in costume!     Mark McKennaA 28 year veteran of the comic book industry. In that time he has worked on Batman, Wolverine, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and more recently on Star Wars, counting over 450 comics in all.  His children’s book series Banana Tail and Friends is a labor of love that he created when his daughter was four and he had a newborn son.  For more Banana Tail info please visit: WWW.Bananatail.com for more comic-related info, please visit: WWW.MarkmcKennaart.com or WWW.Combatjacks.com      The Alternative Art Gallery of Allentown, PA the brand new artist owned & operated collective, The Alternative Gallery. Located on Hamilton St. in the heart of Downtown Allentown, the gallery serves as an opportunity to give control of the art back to the artist. With this model, the gallery’s objective is to re-build the connection between artists & galleries and inspire independent artists to re-gain control of how they sell & display their work. CALLING ALL DEALERS!!!! All tables are 8' long. Space is limited so contact us today! Email dealers@allentowncomiccon.com if you have any questions Ralph 'Rags' Morales Born in Manhattan and out of the suburbs of New Jersey, Joe Kubert School student Rags Morales began his art career in February of 1989 pencilling Forgotten Realms for the DC/TSR line of licensed products. Afterward he worked on the reimagination of Black Condor. In 1992, he signed a contract to work for Valiant Comics for such titles as Archer and Armstrong, Shadowman, Geomancer, Dakkon Blackblade, Sliders, and Eternal Warriors. His most noted work there was Turok: Dinosaur Hunter. 1998 saw the return of Rags to the DC Comics universe for Hourman, Hawkman, and JSA. His coup de grace came with the mega hit Identity Crisis. Since then, he's worked on Wonder Woman, Batman Confidential, and Nightwing.  The Mandalorian Mercs  From humble beginnings the club has grown from five to thirty-eight clans, spanning several countries with over four hundred members as well as several hundred prospective members from new countries, including Australia and Japan, a truly global club that entertains Star Wars fans, promote the creation of costumes, and raises money for charities world-wide.  Artists & Guests! We are still looking to add new Guests!  Please contact us if you are interested: Promo@allentowncomiccon.com! Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|*  *|END:IF|* Support the GACC!  Volunteer today! Email for more details -  info@allentowncomiccon.com     Questions? Advertising? Email us! info@allentowncomiccon.com  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences*|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* | view email in browser*|END:IF|*    Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|**|END:IF|*

 

 

 

 

 

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The GACC adds Power Ranger Walter Jones, Kung-fu Legend Taimak and More! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The Lehigh Valley's Largest Comic & Pop Culture Convention! The Great Allentown Comic Con returns for a One Day Mega Show November 16th! The GACC is the Valley's largest comic & pop culture convention dedicated to producing celebrations of comics and popular culture by providing unique access to talented artists, guests, vintage collectible dealers, family fun events, and great prizes! Show Information One Day Mega Show - November 16th, 2013   Location: Merchants Square Mall 1901 S. 12th Street, Allentown, PA Hours: Saturday 10am-6pm Costume Contest! Door Prizes! Panels and Events!   Admission Cost: One-Day Pass $8 per adult FREE for children 12 years-old and under accompanied with an adult Save $1 when you arrive in costume!     Walter E. Jones Walter’s training has developed him into a “triple-threat”. He has proven himself successful as an actor, dancer and singer. Walter is internationally known for his creation of the character Zach -The Black Ranger from the Children’s Action Adventure Phenomenon “The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers". He has been featured as a series regular or guest star in over 150 episodes of various shows and has been featured in 7 films.  Bonnie Piesse is an Australian Singer/Songwriter/Actress best known for her role in 'Star Wars' episodes 2 and 3 as Beru, the woman who goes on to raise Luke Skywalker. Bonnie recorded an album with Grammy Winning Music Producer Val Garay and her song 'All I Have' was featured on the CW series 'Life Unexpected'. She's currently in pre-production for a new EP which will be released later this year!  Artists and Guests! We are still looking to add new Small Press guests! Please contact us if you are interested: E-mail Promo@allentowncomiccon.com! Taimak As a martial arts choreographer and teacher, had the honor of being inducted into The Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2010. He’s been sought after by some of the biggest stars in Hollywood and over the years he’s guest starred on several national television shows - A Different World, Alley McBeal. Red Shoes Diaries, Malcolm and Eddie.  Currently after a bit of a hiatus from Hollywood he’s been writing and making his directorial debut with a film noir detective story titled “I’ve Seen Things”.  He created a wellness program for young people in 2009 http://www.unfoldingdream.org. Brimstone has had a successful and rewarding career participating in and administering numerous entertainment careers spanning well over three decades - boasting a list of titles including professional wrestler, actor, author, philanthropist, food critic and comic book/animated/video game/children’s book hero. Dealer Tables! All tables are 8' long.  Space is running out so contact us today! Dealer Tables are available at only $75 each. E-mail Dealers@allentowncomiccon.com if you have any questions!     Media guests for The Great Allentown Comic Con! are exclusively booked via Galactic Productions LLC.   http://www.galacticproductionsevents.com/   Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|*  *|END:IF|* Support the GACC!  Volunteer today! Email for more details -  info@allentowncomiccon.com     Questions? Want to Advertise with us? Then Email us! info@allentowncomiccon.com  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences*|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* | view email in browser*|END:IF|*    Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|**|END:IF|*

 

 

 

 

 

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Current Guest list:

 

MEDIA GUESTS:

 

From Star Wars:

“Aunt Beru” Acttress – Bonnie Piesse!

 

Martial Artists:

“The Last Dragon” Star - Taimak!

Original Power Ranger – Walter Jones!

Wresting and media star - Brimstone!

 

Anime and Cartooning:

Voice of “Ash Ketchum” from Pokemon – Veronica Taylor!

Rocko’s Modern Life Artist – Carol ‘Cotty’ Kilbanks!

 

 

ARTISTS:

Ralph ‘Rags’ Morales

Mark McKenna!

Scott Barnett!

Dan Nokes!

Dan Khanna!

Chris Flick!

AMC’s The Walking Dead Production artist - Rusty Gilligan!

Darren Auck!

Tom Khrone!

Tod Allen Smith!

Dan Khanna!

Paul Michaels!

Victor L. Castro!

 

And Many More!

 

PUBLISHERS:

Hound Comics!

High Evolution Studios!

Leadbelly Productions!

Sandshark Studios!

Greyhaven Comics!

 

Costume Groups:

Madalorian Mercs!

The Finest – G.I. Joe Costuming Group!

Imperial Klingon Forces!

 

Visit http://www.allentowncomiccon.com for more information!

 

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Anyone here going? Please let me know as I am local. I have never been to this kind of convention before.

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The Following Dealers are currently scheduled to attend:

The Encounter

Gary Platt

Joe Rogers

Jeff kostuk (Bazooka Jeff)

New World Manga

Josh Petrie

Mark Walsh

Mike Caffery

Rydan Media

M&T Comics

Sam Rovin

Robbies Comics

Joe Figured (America's Most Wanted Collectibles)

Michael Blatherwick

Primo Comics

Gene Carpenter

Marci Webster

Andrew Depew

Keith szczesniak

Frank Torres

Frank Grembowiec

Alan Schoenberger (Not From This Earth)

Zapp Comics

Robert Rozek

Jeff Guidry

Mike Carbonaro

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I hope to get there. maybe I'll see you there MINT.

 

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Cosplay, Door Prizes, & Media Guest Panels - Nov. 16th! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The Lehigh Valley's Largest Comic & Pop Culture Convention! Show Information One Day 'Mega' Show - November 16th, 2013   Location: Merchants Square Mall 1901 S. 12th Street, Allentown, PA Hours: Saturday 10am-6pm Admission Cost: One-Day Pass $8 per adult FREE for children 12 years-old and under accompanied with an adult Save $1 per pass if you arrive in Costume! Show Schedule: 10:00 AM - Show Opens! 11:30 AM - Gotta Catch 'Em All - Pokemon event! (Panel Room 1) Come meet the star of the hit phenomenon Pokemon!  Veronica Taylor, the voice of 'Ash Ketchem' will discuss just what it is like to be part of such a hit show!  Be sure to arrive early to get a seat! 12:00 AM - Door Prize announced - Main Showroom 12:45 PM - Animation Domination! (Panel Room 1) Rocko's Modern Life cartoonist Carol 'Cotty' Kilbanks will discuss the processes that go into the creation of that and other animation shows...a great followup after discussing the voice acting on Pokemon!     2:00 PM - The Mighty Morphin' Martial Arts Panel! (Panel Room 1) First Join the Original Power Ranger - Walter Jones as he discusses what it was like to be a part of one of the longest running pop culture phenomenon's to ever grace TV and Film.  Then, continue to be enthralled as 'Bruce Leroy' himself Taimak joins the discussion to talk about Martial Arts, "The Last Dragon" and More!   3:00 PM - Door Prize announced - Main Showroom 3:00 PM - Cosplay! (Panel Room 1) Want to learn more about Cosplay?  From Costume ideas to final creation and execution, join members of The Finest, The Mandalorean Mercs, and our Cosplay Contest judges as they go over some of the finer points in the art of the perfect outfit.      4:00 PM - Costume Contest! (Panel Room 1 & Showroom) This one is easy...show up in a costume! Just think...Halloween could come twice this year!  Did we mention that anyone in costume gets $1 off admission at the door?  Hosted and Judged by a Panel of Celebrity Cosplayers!      5:00 PM The Walking Dead Panel! (Panel Room 1)  Go Behind the Scenes of AMC's The Walking Dead with production artist Rusty Gilligan  who will discuss just what it takes to get the look of the iconic hit show right.  In addition, Rusty will cover other Hollywood projects he has worked on, from Heavy Metal to The Amazing Spiderman Movies and More!  All Attendees of the panel will get a special giveaway card created by Rusty!   5:00 PM - Door Prize announced - Main Showroom   6:00 PM – Showroom Closes   7:30 PM  AFTERPARTY! at The Cigar Factory in Allentown (707 N. 4th St), (sponsored by HIGH EVOLUTION STUDIOS and the ALTERNATIVE ART GALLERY!)   Veronica Taylora classically trained actor who has performed in NYC and around the U.S. in contemporary and classical theatre. Her voice has been a part of Saturday morning cartoons for some time now. She is probably best known for playing the roles of Ash and May on “Pokemon”, April on “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and Abby on “Cubix”, among others.   Captain Action The original superhero action figure has returned - welcoming back old fans and creating new ones every day!  Captain Action, Dr. Evil, Lady Action and the whole universe of characters are featured in toys, dolls, a Dynamite comic book series, statues, T-shirts, model kits and more!  Fans just love the new ongoing action figure line with Marvel Comics (& the upcoming DC comics characters) costume sets!And with a new animated series in development with Gang of Seven, there’s even more action on the horizon.  Let Justice Be Done! CALLING ALL FANS!!!! Update your social media icons to show your support for the show! Just "Save As" the above image and upload to your Facebook, Twitter, or other favorite Social Media App! Dan Khanna an American illustrator and colorist who has worked on various comic books over the years for companies such as Dreamwave, IDW Publications, Titan UK Publications, and the Transformers Collectors Club/Botcon collectors Conventions.  He’s done concept design, full packaging illustrations as well as color work on many Transformers brand box art graphics across several toy lines for Hasbro Inc. Victor L. Castro a freelance creator who has worked with the Hero Initiative on the Justice League of America #50 Top 100, Fantastic Four #600 and The Walking Dead #100. His work also includes pencils for Upperdeck trading cards for Marvel Beginnings, Captain America, Thor and the Avengers. Artists & Guests! We are SOLD OUT!  Be sure to contact us early for our dates in 2014 (July and November, dates TBA)  Please contact us if you are interested: Promo@allentowncomiccon.com! Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|*  *|END:IF|* Support the GACC!  Volunteer today! 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