Click for more information on what information we store accept the cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. Known both for its amazing lineup of celebrity guests and stifling crowds and lines, the convention continues to grow year by year, making it one that fans around the bay area cant avoid even if they want to. Tampa bay comic convention once again turns the tampa convention center into a palace of pop culture this friday to sunday. Aug 05, 2017 anime, video game, comic book and costuming fans are flocking to the tampa convention center this weekend, aug. Save tampa bay comic convention july 1012, 2020 to your collection. The convention was acquired by the tampabased publisher crossgen in 1999, with elizabeth widera. Click on the links on the sidebar on the right or on the cci dropdown menu above to explore last years event, including our complete program schedule, the amazing special guests list, and who exhibited at the show.
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. Tampa bay comic con comics comic creators celebrity guests. Comics, toys, books, cosplay, anime, video games, star wars, original artwork, trading cards, comic creators and celebrity guests. Known both for its amazing lineup of celebrity guests and. Celebrating its 24th year, fan expo canada has grown from a small comic book convention attracting 1,500 fans into a multifaceted, 4day citywide event that attracts over 129,000 people from. My main problem was with the gentleman who was doling out condiments for the burgers. Tampa bay comic con successful despite overcrowding. Apr 03, 20 the tampa bay comic con will be held on saturday and sunday, april 67, 20 at the doubletree hotel in tampa, fl from 10. Nov 26, 20 by continuing to use the comic conventions site, you explicitly agree to the use of cookies. March 15 17, 20, media guests included the entire star trek. In may 20 parent was presented with the glaad media award for outstanding comic book in san francisco. Comic book heroes converge at tampa convention this weekend. Tampa bay comic con expects to reel in 50,000 visitors video.
The san diego comic convention comiccon international is a california nonprofit public benefit corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general publics awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, including participation in and support of public presentations, conventions. Tampa bay comic con brings lauren cohan, emily kinney, drake. Thank you so much for visiting the tampa indie author book convention. Its stepping into territory normally occupied by tampa bay comic con, literally. That event moved to the tampa convention center in 20 to accommodate bigger crowds and bigger celebrities. London super comic convention ii program book feb 20 london comicon. Florida geek scene will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.
Mar 30, 2014 my husband and i attended the 20 comic con and while we enjoyed the convention center the food that was provided by the convention center was horrible. Jun 21, 20 tampa bay comic con has grown from a small gathering at minnreg hall in largo to a sellout event with celebrity guests, attendees in elaborate costumes and standing room only since action3 events. The san diego comic convention comiccon international is a california nonprofit public benefit corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general publics awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, including participation in and support of public presentations, conventions, exhibits, museums and other public outreach activities. Omega psi phi fraternity 2020 international conclave. If you visit tampa bay comic cons website, you have to scroll a while before you. Tampa bay comic con announces cartoon convention april 2nd, 2014 the tampa bay comic con has announced a new spinoff event called the.
In new york city, the great eastern shows filled the gap between the mid1980s demise of the annual comic art convention and creation conventions, and the establishment of promoter michael carbonaros annual big apple comic con in 1996. The tampa bay comic convention is a comic book convention located in tampa, florida. Comic book heroes converge at convention tampa, fl fans of. Featured are exhibitors that cater to a widespectrum of interests including comic books, magazines, toys, games, star wars, star trek, anime, manga, cosplay, artwork, sketches and apparel. Video of all the fun and excitement from tampa bay comic con 20 at the tampa bay convention center. He has also had work published for idw, image comics, arcana comics, upper deck, and topps cards.
Now through end of 2020 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1967. The biggest names in comic books, anime and scifi tv and movies. This is a list of noteworthy comic book conventions, as distinct from anime conventions, furry conventions, gaming conventions, horror conventions, multigenre conventions, and science fiction conventions. Heres a look back at comic international 20, which was held july 1821 at the san diego convention center. Also feature halloween in july horror convention and totally awesome weekend. Convention scene upcoming florida comic book conventions. A montage of the august 2325, 20, tampa bay comic con. Aug 03, 2016 in the realm of comic book conventions, tampa bay comic con is something else. March 1517, 20, media guests included the entire star trek. Pictures of celebrity guests maisie williams game of thrones, rory mccann. The tampa bay comic con is a comic book convention located in tampa, florida. Tampa bay comic con comic creators celebrity guests.
Metrocon offers family fun for anime, video and comic book. Tampa bay comic con comics comic creators celebrity. This past weekend, the tampa bay comic con brought comic fans from all over florida together in one. Megacon, short for mega convention, is a large speculative fiction convention that caters to the comic book, scifi, anime.
Two metrocon mascots, kayla and melba, dropped by abc action news. Still proudly owned and operated by the same two nerdy founders. Jul 30, 2017 comic con 2017 tampa, fl at the tampa convention center on july 29, 2017 we want to thank you all for allowing this wonderful event to happen. The tampa indie author book convention is excited to announce the 2020 t. This isnt your weird uncle gerrys comic con anymore, geeks. In addition, a roster of comic industry professionals, and comic conrelated celebrities are in. Tampa bay comic con grows into the convention center tampa. In the realm of comic book conventions, tampa bay comic con is something else. Aug 01, 2014 the sweltering florida heat could not dissuade fans from suiting up in their costumes and queuing outside the tampa convention center for the opening of tampa bay comic con 2014. Toy and comic show sunday january 12th at the avanti palms resort and conference center on international drive. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Fanboy expo is tennessees largest pop culture event, knoxville comic con at from the knoxville convention center featuring celebrity guests, comic industry pros, cosplay, vendors, food, live entertainment and much more.
The tampa bay comic con will be held on saturday and sunday, april 67, 20 at the doubletree hotel in tampa, fl from 10. Parent was nominated for a 20 harvey award for special award for humor in comics. In addition, a roster of comic industry professionals, and comic con related celebrities are in attendance for attendees to meet and greet. Tampa bay comic convention is a comic book convention located in tampa, florida at the tampa convention center.