Press release:
Larry Hama Headlines the first 2-Day Comic show in VA on November 21-22!
The Virginia Comicon is proud to host the first 2-day comic book show in the state of Virginia in over 25 years. It will be held across 3 ball-rooms at the Crowne Plaza West in Richmond, VA on November 21-22.
Larry Hama is headlining the event, best known as the creator of the modern G.I. Joe franchise, he is joined by 3 G.I. Joe artists, and dozens of other comic book professionals, including: Mike McKone (Fantastic Four, Exiles), Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe), James Kuhoric (Dead Irons, Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. Ash), Randy Green (Tomb Raider, Witchblade), Rick Ketcham (Amazing Spider-Man), Reilly Brown (Cable and Deadpool), Dan Parent (Archie, Betty and Veronica), J.C. Vaughn (Shi, CSI, BSG), Rick Spears (Teenagers from Mars), Tsunami Studios and many, MANY more!
The show will be focusing specifically on older comics, from the 1940’s to the 1980’s but there will be plenty to see and do by everyone. With only 64 exhibitor booths in the vendor room, it is our goal to get the most exciting and diverse selection of prime Gold, Silver and Bronze age comics ever assembled at a regional show…and our current exhibitor list shows it with great vendors such as Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find (the operators of HeroesCon) and Cards Comics and Collectibles (The Operator of the Baltimore Comicon) already signed up as premier exhibitors!
Show highlights include: Hourly doorprize drawings, Comic book panels all day, dozens of top comic professionals, a huge selection of comic book collectibles, a presentation by Chuck Rozanski discussing the works of Mr. Edgar Church, A free limited edition print by Robert Atkins and Tsunami Studios, a cash bar, an “old school comic book swap meet”, an exclusive Top Cow Convention Exclusive comic and super-cheap admission of only $9.95 for 2 days! Reserve your VIP passes today by registering online at
Welcome to the Central Virginia Comicon, VA comic-con Richmond Virginia Comics Club! - Welcome to the to get the best rate, tons of FREE convention exclusive comics, and to get into the show 30 minutes early each day!
A select number of vendor booths are still available for only $175 each. As this is a comic book event, we will NOT have T-Shirts, DVDs, Video Games, Movie Posters or other Media For sale. Thanks for understanding. Be sure to visit our full-featured website at
Welcome to the Central Virginia Comicon, VA comic-con Richmond Virginia Comics Club! - Welcome to the for much more info.
Thanks, and have a great day!
Sincerely,
Brett Carreras
Owner of Brett’s Comic Pile in Richmond, VA
Sponsor of the 2007 and 2008 Harvey Awards
Promoter of the VA Comicon on Nov 21-22
PRESS RELEASE!
The VA COMICON comes to Richmond, VA November 21-22, 2009 with 6 different GI JOE artists!
This will be the first two-day comic book show in the state of VA in over 25 years, and will take place across 10,000+ square feet at the Crowne Plaza West (6532 W Broad Street in Richmond, VA).
With Guests of Honor Larry Hama (the creator of the Modern Day GI JOE franchise) and Chris Claremont (The #1 Best-selling writer of X-men), the event will be a blast for the whole family! These guests will be joined by dozens of top comic artists and writers including 6 different creators behind GI JOE! Three different creators behind Dead Pool, Alex Saviuk, the artist behind Stan Lee’s
The Amazing Spider-man in the newspaper and more!
Other Exhibitors include CGC comics grading services, the Hero Initiative, Regal Cinemas, Brick Weekly, The Wieringo Scholarship, multiple small press vendors, Nascar Comics and MORE!
FREE for ALL children, Free if you come in Full Costume, and FREE if you have a Student or Military ID! All other tickets are just $10 for the entire weekend! The first 750 paid admissions will receive a FREE VA Comicon holiday variant of Witchblade #132 by guest Randy Green! Art Auction Saturday, Costume Contest Sunday! Much more information at the VA Comicon website at
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Artist list:
LARRY HAMA (GI JOE, Wolverine, ‘Nam)
KEVIN SHARPE (Nova, Army of Darkness)
CHUCK DIXON (GI JOE, Outsiders)
CHRIS CLAREMONT (All things X-Men)
BILLY TUCCI (Sgt. Rock, Shi)
ADAM LUCAS (Zuda Winner)
ALEX SAVIUK (Spider-man Sundays)
JOHN GALLAGHER (Nascar Heroes)
KELLY YATES (Dr. Who, Amber Atoms)
ROBERT ATKINS (GI Joe, NBC's Heroes )
RICK KETCHAM (Amazing Spider-Man)
MIKE McKONE (FF, Amazing Spider-Man, JLI)
JAMES KUHORIC (Dead Irons, BSG)
DAN PARENT (Betty and Veronica)
RANDY GREEN (Witchblade, Tomb Raider)
REILLY BROWN (Cable and Deadpool)
JIM CALAFIORE (Batgirl, Deadpool)
MARK McKENNA (Exiles, Countdown)
J.C. VAUGHN (CSI, Shi, BSG)
BUDD ROOT (creator of Cavewoman)
ANDY SMITH (Weapon X, Deadly Duo)
STEVE BIRD (Hard Time, Blue Beetle)
JOHN WYCOUGH (BloodRayne, GI JOE)
BRIAN SHEARER (Marvel Trading Cards)
KEN MARCUS (Super Human Resources)
LOUIS SMALL JR (Lady Death, Vampirella)
ERIC WOLFE HANSON (Micronauts, GI JOE)
STEVE CONLEY (Bloop, Star Trek)
RICK SPEARS (Teenagers from Mars)
JAMES CALLAHAN (Strange Detective Tales)
....and MORE!
We look forward to seeing you there! Tickets available online! All online ticket holders get in ˝ hour early each day! Show hours are 12p-7p on Saturday, November 21, and 10-4pm on Sunday November 22! Free Bowling Party on Saturday Night! FREE Parking! Go to
Welcome to the Central Virginia Comicon, VA comic-con Richmond Virginia Comics Club! - Welcome to the for info and to RSVP!
See you there!
Sincerely,
Brett Carreras
Promoter of the VA Comicon
Sponsor of the 2009 Harvey Awards
