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Baltimore Comic-Con September 8-9

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Mike Mignola Heads Baltimore Comic-Con

Hellboy creator and Disney's Atlantis designer Mike Mignola will be the Guest of Honor at this year's edition of the Baltimore Comic-Con. The convention is set to return to the Baltimore Convention Center on September 8-9, 2007.

 

Also headlining this year's show will be a range of creators from the Golden Age to the most recent titles including superstar writer Mark Waid (Brave and the Bold), John Romita, Sr. (Amazing Spider-Man), Frank Cho (Mighty Avengers), Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman), Michael Golden (Micronauts) and visionary EC Comics editor Al Feldstein (MAD).

 

Additional guests in the initial line-up include Kyle Baker (Why I Hate Saturn), Howard Chaykin (American Flagg), Steve Conley (The Escapist), Todd DeZago (Telos), Brendon and Brian Fraim (Knights of the Dinner Table), John Gallagher (Buzzboy), Dean Haspiel (Opposable Thumbs), Barry Kitson (Legion of Super-Heroes), Michael Avon Oeming (Powers), Brandon Peterson (X-Men), Eric Powell (The Goon), Mark Sparacio (Heroes for Hire), Jim Starlin (Dreadstar), Herb Trimpe (G.I. Joe), Billy Tucci (Shi) and J.C. Vaughn (24).

 

"We're extremely happy to make this first of many announcements concerning this year's Baltimore Comic-Con," said show promoter Marc Nathan. "Mike Mignola has been one of the most requested guests since we started the show, and it's great to finally have him on board. It's also exciting to have so many popular guests returning in addition to the wonderful new ones we're adding."

 

The Baltimore Comic-Con will also continue to host the Harvey Awards, a tradition begun last year when the well-established tributes moved to the convention. Named after the highly influential writer-artist Harvey Kurtzman, the Harvey Awards are the only comic book awards voted on by industry professionals.

 

DC Comics, Top Cow Productions, Top Shelf, and Ad House are among the publishers already lined up to display at the show. Diamond Comic Distributors has announced that they will again hold their Retailer Summit in Baltimore on the two days following the show.

 

Nathan said the show intends to build on its reputation as the friendliest show on the convention circuit.

 

"Last year we had the highest number of people who traveled a long distance that we've ever had," he said. "I think a lot of that is due to the word of mouth from the creators we invite. They always seem to come back and bring a friend. It's also due to our location. Baltimore is a day's drive from anywhere on the eastern seaboard and it's convenient from much of the Midwest. But even if you're not from those areas, you'll find yourself more than welcome in our town and at our show."

 

Additional guests and event programming will be announced in the coming weeks and months, and the show has created a My Space page for those who want to receive additional updates. The show's regular website will also carry guest lists and other pertinent details.

 

For additional information about the Baltimore Comic-Con, call (410) 526-7410 or email cardscomicscollectibles@yahoo.com.

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That sucks... won't be making the show this year either...

 

That's the weekend my Ducks visit Michigan, and I will be with 4100 of my closest friends (and 100,000 people who won't be happy to see me).

 

Hopefully 2008 will work out for me. thumbsup2.gif

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