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Sep 5, 2009
Comfortable Costume Ideas for Comics Conventions
Costumes worn at comics conventions should be hassle-free, especially for casual fans. Good costume ideas are durable and comfortable, meeting the needs of their wearers.
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Sep 2, 2009
Entering Costume Contests at Comics Conventions
Comics conventions can have costume contests as added attractions. Fans who enter should learn the rules, then focus on creativity and originality within their category.
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Jul 31, 2009
An Introduction to Fan Expo Canada
Fan Expo Canada encompasses many pop culture genres, attracting celebrities and attendees from around the world. It's grown to be the largest show of its kind in Canada.
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Jul 19, 2009
Fan Culture Satirized by Comics Artists
Comics creators know fan culture well enough to spoof it. Comics conventions have been lampooned by Mad, Milk & Cheese, and even Mark Hamill's Comic Book: The Movie.
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Jun 17, 2009
Profile – The International Journal of Comic Art
For over ten years, IJOCA has been publishing scholarly and journalistic work on comics. It's worth a look for students of animation, comics, and editorial cartoons.
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May 10, 2009
Visiting the Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée
An architectural gem houses Brussels's unique comics museum. Focusing on bandes dessinées, the CBBD is kid-friendly, but the institution takes comics seriously.
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Nov 2, 2009
Top 10 Tips for Your First Sci-Fi or Comic Con
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Tony Simmons
Countdown ten humorous hints to have a great time at your next sci-fi or comic book convention. Never been before? Fear not: Take this advice to avoid the wrath of "con."
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Aug 18, 2009
Labor Day Weekend Means Dragoncon in Atlanta
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Alicia King
Looking for something to do Labor Day Weekend in ATL? If you live in or near Atlanta and are wondering what this Dragon*Con thing is all about, here is a brief overview.
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Aug 7, 2008
Tips for Comic Book Conventions
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Stephanie Cox
As comic books and graphic novels transition from geek niche to popular culture phenomenon, comic book conventions attendance continues to balloon across the country.
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Sep 17, 2007
Lucca Comics & Games Convention in Italy
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Maddalena Delli
For over forty years, the Italian city of Lucca has been playing host to Italy's leading expo event for comic art, illustration, gaming and multimedia.
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Mar 3, 2007
Comic-Con
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Adrienne-TygerLily Ernst
This article discusses the San Diego Comic-Con experience.
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