Under the Tents: Alex Pardee, The Ninjabot, Comics Arts Conference, Kevin Workman Foundation

While we’re all still busy waiting around for badge news, let’s have some actual San Diego Comic-Con 2017 news, shall we?

Here’s a look at what you might have missed:

• Each year, the Kevin Workman Foundation sponsors an artist to attend San Diego Comic-Con, and you could be that artist. The lucky artist receives two 4-day badges, the opportunity to showcase their portfolio, sell product, and network from the KWF Booth at the convention. You have between now and January 15, 2017 to submit your application, so head on over to their Sponsorship page to apply now.
• Artists Sean Forney and Josh Warner revealed via Twitter that they’ll be returning to exhibit at this year’s convention.

@SD_Comic_Con @josh_L_warner and I will both be returning too.

— Sean Forney (@SeanForneyArt) December 20, 2016

• Artist Chad Heinrich will also be exhibiting at the convention, and showed off a piece he’ll have at SDCC 2017.

Specifically for SDCC 2017
Pencils/Inks/Copics/Colors: @ChadHeinrichArt pic.twitter.com/9vEb6VdjXW

— Chad Heinrich (@ChadHeinrichArt) December 20, 2016

• Publisher Visionary Comics released their 2017 convention schedule, which also includes San Diego Comic-Con – so look for them on the show floor.

• Flutter, an indie comic series by Jennie Wood, Jeff McComsey, Chris Goodwin, and Jeff McClelland, will also be exhibiting again in 2017.

Super excited to announce that we'll be exhibiting @Comic_Con and @FLAMECON next summer! More convention news to come. @215Ink #SDCC2017 pic.twitter.com/zUk3RjKG3A

— Flutter (@FlutterComic) December 7, 2016

• Are you an academic attending San Diego Comic-Con, and interested in hosting your own panel? One of the best ways to get involved is through the Comics Arts Conference, which accepts individual presentations to present throughout the convention. You can submit by February 1, 2017, on their website.

• Do you love the word of Alex Pardee (and you should)? Well, then we’ve got good news for you – as he’ll be exhibiting again this year.

Yay! Just got my confirmation that I'll have a booth at San Diego Comic Con in 2017 for my 16th time! Still not allowed in Hall H!

— Alex Pardee (@alexpardee) November 29, 2016

• Our friends at The Ninjabot will be bringing their adorable artwork back to San Diego Comic-Con this year. We can’t wait to see more Pop Cats, buttons, and exclusive artwork from them.

We got accepted in San Diego Comic Con 2017!! We are so excited to back at @Comic_Con!! We are going to bring our A game, again!! Woot!

— The Ninjabot (@theninjabot) November 19, 2016

• And speaking of adorable artwork, Alina Chau will also be returning, with her gorgeous illustrations and artwork. Here’s an example of one of her really cool paper art pieces, from Instagram:

• Author Sherrilyn Kenyon will also be returning to the convention, where she’ll likely be signing autographs and meeting fans. You can find out more information and keep updated on her Facebook event page.

• Avengers, assemble. Into this Marvel cosplay photoshoot. The annual photo op will return in 2017 – so follow along on Facebook for the final date and time, closer to the event.

• Artist Monica Bruenjes is heading to Small Press on the exhibit floor this year – where you can peep her Penguin & Peep comics, as well as her other work.

Check out Monica Bruenjes’ work on her site.

• Artist Sean Galloway can be found at Artist Alley DD-17 this year, he revealed on Twitter.

It's confirmed, I locked my table in #artistalley for #sdcc2017! Super excited to be back in my old stomping grounds. #sdcc #ComicCon pic.twitter.com/OVfnTOyjNj

— Sean Galloway (@cheeks_galloway) January 9, 2017

• Are you an artist who wants to show off your work at Comic-Con? Applications are now open for the 2017 Art Show.

Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments, drop us a line or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con.

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WonderCon Anaheim Announces Seventh Wave of 2017 Special Guests!

WONDERCON WEDNESDAY!

WonderCon Anaheim Announces Seventh Wave of 2017 Special Guests!

We're back with 4 more special guests for WonderCon Anaheim 2017, March 31–April 2 at the Anaheim Convention Center!

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San Diego Comic-Con General Hotel Sale 2017 Set for April 6

It’s 2017, which means it’s time to begin turning our attention to this summer’s San Diego Comic-Con. And right now, you probably have two questions – “When are badge sales?”, and “What about the hotel sale?”

While we don’t have an answer to the first question – the only clue that Comic-Con International has given is that Returning Registration (formerly Pre-Registration) and Open Registration will take place in “early 2017” – we do now have information on the General Hotel Sale.

We have confirmed with the Comic-Con hotel sale vendor, onPeak (who merged with Travel Planners), that the General Hotel Sale will take place on Thursday, April 6, 2017 — and while we couldn’t confirm a time, the sale historically happens at 9AM PT/12PM ET.

There’s no official word from Comic-Con International, so it’s possible that the date could change (and it’s interesting to note that the sale is moving from a traditional Tuesday date to a Thursday one) – but as of now, onPeak is able to confirm the April 6 date for the San Diego Comic-Con General Hotel Sale.

With the exception of the Tuesday to Thursday switch, that date falls right in line with last year’s April 5, 2016 sale. And while there’s still no word yet on badge sales, you can reasonably expect both to happen at some point prior to that date. Open Registration last year took place on February 20, 2016, and a similar timeline for that sale, with Returning Registration taking place in late January/early February, seems likely.

The hotel sale is the best way to ensure that you get a room at Comic-Con. A 2016 report by the San Diego Convention Center Corporation revealed that CCI holds 62,922 nights at area hotels during the convention – the vast majority of rooms in the area, which Comic-Con International is able to secure for locked-in rates for attendees. Those that aren’t included in the reserved convention block typically go for extremely high prices, and are far out of the area and not included on the Comic-Con shuttle stops.

Now that we know when the General Hotel Sale will occur, the biggest question is — will there be changes made to the process of securing a room, after last year’s miscommunication and issues?

At the time, David Glanzer, Director of Marketing and Public Relations of Comic-Con International, told us that “what could benefit everyone is a clear method of communication to make sure we are accurate and consistent in how best to serve those looking for rooms and that is something we are currently working on.”

Let’s hope that all involved can pull off a more successful sale in 2017.

Will you be trying for a room on April 6? Let us know in the comments.

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Under the Tents: Alex Ross’ Universal Monsters, Toddland, Otis Frampton, Mouse Guard

It’s beginning to feel a lot like… San Diego Comic-Con news season? Yes, we finally have enough news to update with our first SDCC 2017 Under the Tents edition, full of exhibitors who will be attending the convention this year.

So who can you find on the show floor in 2017? Let’s take a look:

• Illustrator and creator Erik Arreaga will return for the 20th year to exhibit at San Diego Comic-Con 2017.

Erik Arreaga sketch (Source: Instagram)

• Artist Alex Ross – a SDCC mainstay – is once again returning to the convention, and he’s bringing along some ghoulish fiends. Alex Ross Fine Art will be launching the Classic Universal Monsters Set at SDCC 2017, which includes Boris Karloff’s 1931 Frankenstein, Bela Lugosi’s 1931 Dracula, Elsa Lanchester’s 1935 Bride of Frankenstein, the 1954 Creature from the Black Lagoon, Boris Karloff’s 1932 The Mummy, Lon Chaney Jr’s 1941 The Wolf Man, Claude Rains’ 1933 The Invisible Man, and Monster Mash.

• Our friends at Toddland are movin’ on up – but to where exactly, we’ll have to wait and see. We can’t wait to see how they plan to top their Bob’s Burger booth from 2016.

Got placement! We're moving a little bit, not saying where but we're stoked! 242 days til the greatest week of the year! #sdcc @SD_Comic_Con pic.twitter.com/CEwOpxHIzr

— welcome to toddland (@toddlandstore) November 18, 2016

• Antiis Comics will have a booth in Small Press, so be sure to stop by.
• Dan Cooney, author and illustrator of The Tommy Gun Dolls, will also be exhibiting at this year’s convention.

Hotel requests submitted for Comic-Con 2017 *fingers crossed* Celebrating 20 years self-publishing! #SDCC #creatorowncomics

— Dan Cooney (@dcooneyart) December 8, 2016

• LEGO illustrator Dan Veesenmeyer will also be at San Diego in July, along with several other conventions throughout the year. You can check out our spotlight on him from 2016.

My 2017 Convention schedule so far:
Mar-Seattle/ECCC
Apr-Orlando/SW Celebration
May-St. Paul/MSPCC
July-SDCC
Sept-San Fran CC
OCT-NYCC MAYBE

— Dan Veesenmeyer (@dveese) December 2, 2016

• Pin-up artist Scott Blair will also be exhibiting again in 2017.

Happy to be returning to SDCC for 2017! pic.twitter.com/ZbsxccISlt

— Scott Blair (@scottblairart) November 18, 2016

• Joseph Blas, a Chicago-based cartoonist and character designer, can be found on the show floor next year.

Just got accepted to next year's San Diego Comic Con. #mehappy #SDCC2017

— Josep Blas (@JLBlas) November 18, 2016

• One of our favorite artists, Otis Frampton, is returning to SDCC! He’ll be found in Artist Alley.

Happy to say I’ll be back in Artist Alley at SDCC in 2017! Sad to say I won’t be near Sarah Wilkinson or Ashleigh Popplewell again. pic.twitter.com/fISZOgKRIv

— Otis Frampton (@otisframpton) November 18, 2016

• Artist and toy designer Jason Adams will also be exhibiting in 2017.

Alright!! #SDCC is a go in 2017. Now I need to start a go find me page to get my broke ass out there. Who wants art?

— jason (@ArtOfJason) November 18, 2016

• Boston Metaphysical, a six issue steampunk supernatural comic mini-series, will be in Small Press in 2017.

OK, guess who got into Small Press at SDCC 2017? Time to plan… #SDCC2017 #comics #steampunk #smallpress

— Boston Metaphysical (@MHollyRosing) November 17, 2016

• David Petersen, creator of Mouse Guard, will once more be at San Diego Comic-Con in July.

 

@JRossDiscoSoup sorry. My 2017 schedule is: Emerald City, C2E2, Heroes, SDCC, Baltimore, NYCC. Need to be in studio working otherwise

— David Petersen (@mouseguard) November 12, 2016

• Cartoonist Lonnie Millsap will also be returning to Small Press in 2017.

• And you’ll be able to snag some glass works from Bling Squared Cute Glass, as they head to the convention floor.

• It’s never too early for exclusives, right? Artist Martin Hsu showed off an updated version of his Dragon Boy and Dragon Dog figures, which will be released at SDCC 2017.

Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments, drop us a line or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con.

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WonderCon Anaheim 2017 Volunteer Registration Now Open

WonderCon RFID Scanner

Do you want to hold that “End of Line” sign, help a lot of people, and get a free badge to WonderCon Anaheim 2017?

If you answered “yes”, then we have good news for you. Volunteer Registration for WonderCon Anaheim 2017 is now open – and unlike with San Diego Comic-Con, this isn’t the interest list. You’re actually registering. Simply log into your Member ID and click the “Volunteering” tab, then complete the instructions there.

WonderCon will be held March 31-April 2 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Hotels aren’t yet on sale, but are typically offered at a discount rate. And if volunteering isn’t your thing and you prefer to pay full price – badges are also on sale.

Will you be volunteering at WonderCon? Let us know.

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WonderCon Anaheim 2017 Badges Now On Sale

WonderCon 2016

While San Diego Comic-Con registration may be going later and later — WonderCon registration keeps getting earlier, as Comic-Con International has unveiled a bit of a holiday treat for fans today. WonderCon Anaheim 2017 badges are now on sale!

Prices for the March 31-April 2 convention, which is moving back to Anaheim, are actually flat to 2016(!), with a three-day badge for 2017 running $65, a Friday or Saturday badge clock in at $30 each, and a Sunday-only badge comes in at $18. These are some of the best value badges around, and we’re honestly a bit surprised they didn’t see the traditional price hike.

Just like with last year, badges will be available online only. The convention has sold out the past few years, though nowhere near the speed of San Diego Comic-Con.

Similar to Comic-Con, you’ll need a Member ID to buy a badge, but unlike with SDCC, you can set up an ID today and still complete your purchase. And, new this year, WonderCon badges purchased prior to February 27 will be mailed (though just like with SDCC, international attendees will still pick up on-site). Those who purchase after February 27 will also pick up on-site.

Stay tuned for more updates about hotels.

Although WonderCon is smaller than Comic-Con, it still sees some amazing programming. Last year’s headliners included Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Justice League vs. Young Justice, Lights Out, Shadowhunters, iZombie, Preacher, Scorpion, Orphan Black, and more. The full line-up for this year’s convention won’t be released until closer to the convention date in March.

You can find out more information about badges on Comic-Con International’s website.

from San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog http://sdccblog.com/2016/12/wondercon-anaheim-2017-badges-now-on-sale/
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WonderCon Anaheim 2017 Badges on Sale Now!

WONDERCON ANAHEIM 2017 REGISTRATION UPDATE

WonderCon Anaheim 2017 Badges on Sale Now!

Save time in line! Buy your WonderCon Anaheim 2017 badge before Februray 27, 2017 and it will be mailed to you directly! 

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