Commentary by Kendall Whitehouse
Tag: comic-con
The Team Behind Asbury Park Comic Con Expands Northward It was an overabundance of options for pop culture aficionados in the greater New York City region this past weekend, with three shows competing for attention: New York Comics Fest in White Plains, Special Edition: NYC in New York City, and Eternal Con in Garden City. … Continue reading New York Comic Fest 2014: Recap and Photo Highlights
That Costumed Character Next to You May Be Your Favorite Celebrity In addition to panel sessions, pop culture tchotchkes, and attendees parading around in costumes, Comic Cons also provide the opportunity to see celebrities. Movie and television studios bring major stars to events like Comic-Con International San Diego for appearances at stage presentations and panel … Continue reading Comic-Con Incognito
New Jersey Pop Culture Event Expands to Two Days This past weekend, Asbury Park Comic Con (or, as it is often published, "Comicon"), returned to the New Jersey shore in a new venue with expanded offerings. The event, hosted by comic book creator Cliff Galbraith and comics collector, dealer, and appraiser Robert Bruce, was first held in … Continue reading Asbury Park Comic Con 2014: Something Old, Something New, Something for Everyone
In his article on how money is changing the nature Comic Cons big and small, Jim McLauchlin quotes Fables creator Bill Willingham as stating: "I love the fact that this thing has gotten huge and all that, but San Diego — and you can fill in any of the other big mega-conventions — isn't really … Continue reading Should Comic-Con “Go Long”?
