A comic book convention or comic con is an event with a primary focus on comic books and comic book culture, in which comic book fans gather to meet creators, experts, and each other. Zombies detroit fanfare 2012, angel wizard chicago comic con 2011. This special edition features a variant cover by tim seeley that was not seen elsewhere. Just a reminder that detroit fanfare is this weekend, september 2425, and tmnt cocreator kevin eastman is a special guest. Sep 22, 2011 just a reminder that detroit fanfare is this weekend, september 2425, and tmnt cocreator kevin eastman is a special guest. Featuring a cast of familiar charactersmaster splinter, april oneill, casey jones, and moreand true to the spirit of the original comics created by kevin eastman and peter laird, the teenage mutant ninja turtles are bigger and badder than ever, and ready to rock old and new fans alike. Real robocop star peter weller coming to detroit as. Stan lee, architect of the modern comic book, is dead at 95. C4 is northern michigans largest comic book and pop entertainment expo. Geek out comicbook style at fanfare in detroit cbs detroit. The motor city comic con was founded in 1989 by comics retailer michael goldman though it primarily focuses on comic books, the convention features a large range of pop culture. Cherry capital comic con c4 is a comic book convention that celebrates the medium of comics, rather than a specific genre. The triple fan fair also gave balanced coverage to historic film showings and science fiction literature, in a manner that provided a template for many future. It is a convention put on by the detroit comic book industry for the detroit comic book fans.
More than 40 vendor tables packed with over a 100,000 new and vintage comic books, action figures collectibles and more. Our plans for motor city comic con 2020 are coming together quickly, and we cant wait to share our. Founded in 2010, along with the inaugural detroit fanfare, the shel dorf awards are dedicated to recognizing the comic industrys best and. April a taylor, photographer, detroit, michigan, us. Anime programs featured throughout the day and hourly door prizes begin at noon. Michigan comic con took place on aug 1719 2018 at cobo hall in detroit michigan. The comic book centric convention idea is one that they embraced with fanfare but just in the last couple of years has seen a preference from fans for the multimedia shows. Captain america sketch cover motor city comic con 2014.
The star of robocop met up with some of the people responsible for raising the money to build a statue in detroit in honor of the character. Sunday at cobo hall, with parking on the cobo hall roof. Detroit fanfare comiccon 20 back to the past collectibles. View dennis bargers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Are women degraded by their portrayal in comic books. Detroit triple fan fair hey kids comics wiki fandom. It is credited as being the first regularly held convention featuring comic books as a major component. Our newest posts megacon cancels june show and announces new limited show for halloween. Supergirl by us both done at midohio 2011 mid ohio, dc characters. The drive from my medina ohio home to the downtown detroit venue took less than four hours and. Nov 12, 2018 a family attorney says the architect of the modern comic book has died. Sep 20, 2011 detroit fanfare takes place saturday and sunday, making it the first comic book convention to be held in detroit proper since 1975. Unshaven comics has ridden the mighty moon worm and returned from fabled.
Ive drawn far more convention sketches than appear here, but i have scans of. The top 5 comic book conventions you should go to in 2011. There are facilities to accommodate small corporate meetings, large conventions and trade shows, and everything in. Located at the scenic grand traverse resort, c4 is northern michigans perfect gathering of comic book creators, exhibitors, and fans. Detroit has a very strong connection with comic conventions and fandom. I had the honor and pleasure of having james obarr creator of the crow as my neighbor at the albuquerque comic expo. Premiere comic book convention in the detroit area, specializing in comic book culture, creators, artists and fans. Anniversary new detroit fanfare 2010 comic book convention at the dearborn hyatt regency hotel, october 30. Itll be my second trip to this convention and im looking forward to seeing old friends and new. Commonly, comic conventions are multiday events hosted at convention centers, hotels, or college campuses. Some of the earliest fandom magazines came out of the detroit area in the late 1960s and the detroit triple fan fair was the first convention of its kind. It is traditionally a threeday event friday through sunday, usually held in may of each year.
The drive from my medina ohio home to the downtown detroit venue took less than four hours and i think the last half. It is credited as being the first regularly held convention featuring comic books. This is the third part in a series of articles labeling our experiences in different sections of detroit fanfare comic con. Not too long ago, i went to my very first comic book convention. Fans discuss the portrayal of women in comics at detroit fanfare subscribe to comic book syndicate. Commission from new york comic con copic marker, ink, white paint pen. Fans and creators will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite talents and the winners will be announced at detroit fanfare, september 2425, at the cobo hall convention center in detroit. This past weekend, the detroit fanfare, a comic book and pop culture convention took place at cobo center. Detroit fanfare we regret to inform you that detroit. The biggest and baddest motor city comic con yet is sure to get your adrenaline pumping.
The detroit fanfare, established in 2010, openly acknowledged its debt to the detroit triple fan fair. For information on having your comic book, pop culture, fandom, anime, etc convention listed on the comic con family comic book convention calendar, please visit our event submission page. Detroit fanfare takes place saturday and sunday, making it the first comic book convention to be held in detroit proper since 1975. Detroit fanfare comic con 20 billy and the brain panel. The motor city comic con was founded in 1989 by comics retailer michael goldman. The motor city comic con is a comic book convention held in novi, united states, at the suburban collection showplace. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. Lastly, at detroit fanfare, they had two areas that we only perused through once and at the fastest pace possible. The green lantern ash, by adam, done at detroit fanfare 2012 green lantern corps. Detroit fanfare convention 2011 2012 calendar the sexy side of geek detroit comic con all comics come bagged. Welcome to the geek blog for families who attend or want to attend san diego comiccon.
If you have any questions regarding the item please feel free to contact me. It bring together for the love of comic, book, cartoon, toys and movies. The beginning of a new era as has started its journey to a new place in the comic book world. Unshaven comics has ridden the mighty moon worm and returned from fabled detroit. A family attorney says the architect of the modern comic book has died.
No, its youmacon 24,000 anime and comicbook fans dressing up in detroit hasan dudar, detroit free press published 7. Though it primarily focuses on comic books, the convention features a large range of pop culture. Published on jun 28, 2011 watch the sound, its a bit loud. Detroit fanfare will announce shortly the details regarding the continuitation of the shel dorf awards with the idea that the awards will live on, hopefully at a convention. Our newest posts clarksvillecon comic and pop culture show december 2020. For most of the twoday show, you will find me at table 128 between michael peters 126 and eddy newell. It doesnt matter how many episodes or issues you get your hands on for adventure time, there will always be something new and amazing waiting for you behind every corner. My daughter and her friend wanted to go, and since it was being held in downtown detroit, someone needed to take them. That same weekend was the debut of the new show detroit fanfare. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest.
Motor city comic con changed its fall show to november 2021, and later canceled the fall. The motor city comic con is a fan convention held in novi, michigan, united states, at the suburban collection showplace. No further awards known after this date due to ending of the convention due to money and location problems. The detroit triple fan fair dtff was a multigenre convention generally held annually in detroit, michigan from 1965 to 1977. Jan, 2011 this coming year i will be going to more conventions oversees particularly in the uk and france, but for now, here are my top 5 comic book conventions you should go to in 2011 in the united states. I am proud to say that i attended the firstever detroit fanfare convention, but as a congoer, not a creator.
If you like comic conventions with a dedicated focus on comics and comic creators, then you dont want to miss this one. Jun 28, 2011 published on jun 28, 2011 watch the sound, its a bit loud. Detroit fanfare moved to cobo hall for its second year. Since weve been in the game for over 30 years, weve got some tricks up our sleeves and magic in the works. Given out during the detroit fanfare comic conventions from 2010 until 20. Tcf center is the perfect meeting and event space located in downtown detroit, michigan. I was asked to come up with other book ideas, but im no longer interested in writing books for this publisher. There are facilities to accommodate small corporate meetings, large conventions and trade shows, and everything in between. Ill be on the road to the detroit fanfare a few hours after i post todays blog. The comic con that puts the comics back into detroit conventions. Since i havent done so on my blog, today im going to write about what my minicomic, the f.
The detroit fanfare ceased operations after the 2012 convention. Fresh off the hullabaloo surrounding a fundraiser for a robocop statue in the city, peter weller himself will be paying a visit as a special guest at detroit fanfare, the annual comic book. I admit, this was not something i initially wanted to do. Moderatesized crowds turned out for the cons first night, more of which appeared to be spending time in the comics artists side of the show. Set in a rather unlikely city, i wasnt too excited for heroescon before i arrived.
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