Yes, you're absolutely right about the lack of fun age appropriate events of interest to take kids to today that they'll actually have fun at, and at the same time the parents can equally enjoy.
Again, I like the vibe about the LAS VEGAS COMIC EXPO choosing a venue that is family friendly and a growing roster of guests that has mainstream appeal to the the children, kids, teens and young adults who, in the spirit of comic fandom, are the future hobby.
I remember as a child, when my parents took me to a comic show and artists drew characters for me, how memorable and awe stricken I was. I still have that artwork today.
As an adult, I think it's great to see that interaction between young fans and the creators as well. That's why I think this is a great event for parents, especially local families in Las Vegas to support. Comic books promote education and literacy as well as creativity and the arts.
I think kids will have a blast seeing the artists who draw the popular mainstream books like:
ALE GARZA - who draws SPIDER-MAN on the covers for the "Marvel Adventures" series, which is their kid's line of comics. He also is the current artist on the DEADPOOL series, which teens love. He's also drawn SUPERGIRL.
DAVID FINCH - who writes and draws BATMAN and used to draw THE AVENGERS and THE X-MEN, including fan favorite WOLVERINE as well.
MARK BROOKS - who used to draw SPIDER-MAN and currently draws X-MEN.
...and the LVCE also has the "girl power" guests for women and girls interests too, so it's not all about the boys either:
NEI RUFFINO- Grimm Fairy Tales artist and colorist
CHRISSIE ZULLO - Cinderella artist
ALLISON SOHN - She's done a lot of movie character sketch trading cards for STAR WARS and other films.
I'm quite impressed by the efforts of this show to truly have "something for everyone" with a socially responsible and mindful goal of addressing the needs of being family friendly providing a fun safe environment through the selection of the venue and cultivation of the guest list.
Plus, for the other fans, you have guests like Joe Benitez (known for revitalizing the whole Steampunk craze within comics, with "Lady Mechanica"), Mike Mignola (creator of "Hellboy" which was a comic that became a movie), as well as Dean Yeagle, and so many others, with supposedly more names to be announced too.
Most notably, I think fans of comics are anxiously anticipating DC Comics "THE WATCHMEN" prequel series "Before Watchmen" and already announced from that series are creators ADAM HUGHES and J.G. JONES.
Should be a blockbuster show indeed !!!
Originally Posted By: Father and Son
I will be going to this event as well. Its a great event to take the kids. When events like this come to the area its always good, since there is a lack of events we can take the little ones too .
I just heard that some of the local comic book stores in Las Vegas were going to raffle off FREE tickets to the Las Vegas Comic Expo, with the giveaway this weekend on Saturday May 5th, Cinco de Mayo during FREE COMIC BOOK DAY.
#5650148 - 05/03/1206:22 PMRe: LAS VEGAS COMIC EXPO - SEPTEMBER 29-30, 2012
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I use to live in the apartments across the street from the Hard Rock next to Terrible's. I definitely know the area well. I may consider going to this.
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To answer your question, Rick is not working for me.
Rick is a known comic collector who is enthusiastic about this and other comic related events. I appreciate his support as well as others. I thank you for your support too. I'd like to welcome the entire comic community both in Las Vegas and elsewhere to Las Vegas Comic Expo (LVCE).
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I just heard that some of the local comic book stores in Las Vegas were going to raffle off FREE tickets to the Las Vegas Comic Expo, with the giveaway this weekend on Saturday May 5th, Cinco de Mayo during FREE COMIC BOOK DAY.
This i can confirm, I was able to snag a pair (single day only) from one of the local comic shops. Really looking forward to it as ive been getting back into collecting/reading the past year or so..
Bit of a novice question on CGC and events like this, but are CGC reps or authorized graders usually onsite for a event like this?
#5714674 - 05/25/1202:25 PMRe: LAS VEGAS COMIC EXPO - SEPTEMBER 29-30, 2012
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If you are looking to get your comics graded onsite in Las Vegas, that most likely will not be offered, as CGC's facility is in Florida and they only provide that local grading service at 2 conventions per year.
If you are looking to have your comics autographed by one or more of the guests, and then graded under the CGC Signature Series program, there Most likely will be a CGC authorized representative at the show that can help you with that. Details are still being worked out but I would watch this thread and the Signature Room Event Announcements sub thread on these message boards closer to the event date. You will be able to either mail your books to the rep or meet them at the show in person and have then accompany you when you go to the creator to get your comics signed. It's important to know that you should talk to a CGC rep BEFORE you get any comic signed. See you at the show!
#5724349 - 05/29/1212:19 AMRe: LAS VEGAS COMIC EXPO - SEPTEMBER 29-30, 2012
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No, thank you for asking in advance. I can't tell you how many people get their books signed and then look for CGC or an authorized witness. By that point, it is too late. (Plus, there's a chance that I'll be one of the people working this show, so I'm happy to answer any questions.)
More will be announced in the next few months. Definitely follow the show online, I think there's even MORE guest announcements and plans coming, but I'm already locked in and going, I think the guest list is FANTASTIC, and I hope to come away exhausted, broke, and hauling a lot of signed comics and/or art back to San Diego.
And if the poker tables treat me well at night, maybe exhausted, not-so-broke, and hauling a lot.
