[2008.10.25] Windy City Comicon!!! October 25th!!!! --

stevieDisme

the Around Comics guys have lost their minds and i'm happy they have! this was just announced today and i wanted to share it with all of you......

from chris neseman at AC:

Here's our official announcement that went out on our forum and mailing list:
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Okay guys and gals, here's the big secret I teased yesterday. We were going to make you wait a bit longer, but we have decided to announce it today, in case there were people wanting to come in from out of town.

Around Comics presents the 1st Annual Windy City Comicon.
Join us for this old-school comic book convention on Saturday Oct. 25th. The only comic convention held within the city of Chicago. Gaming, Vendors, Special Guests and more.

Where?
The Center on Halsted
3656 N Halsted | Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 472-646

When?
Saturday, Oct. 25th - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Who?
We've lined up a great list of guests and vendors, including Skottie Young, Mike Norton, Jeffrey Brown, Hilary Barta, Will Pfeifer, Doug Klauba, Jenny Frison, Len Kody, Chris Burnham, Tim Seeley, and more being added every day!

What?
That's right, we've gone from mini-con to full-blown convention. This is the real deal folks. We're going to have vendors, Heroclix and Magic tournaments, creators, classes and more. Tickets are only $5.00! For more information visit www.windycitycomicon.com

You can view the full announcement by following this link:

http://www.aroundcomics.com/forum/index.php?topic=1525.0

Regards,
The Around Comics Forum Team.

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Lezzie Lindsay · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:34 pm Post subject:

sweet!!

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Woody · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:02 pm Post subject: Windy City Comicon 2008

A'ight... So... First up, WHAT?!?!

How does an entire comic book convention just pop up and I only find out about it two months before?

And second... Who's going?

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Lezzie Lindsay · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:05 pm Post subject:

Me!!! I missed Wizard World and I'll be damned if I miss this one!

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howtaobrowncow · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:21 pm Post subject:

[Admin Note: I merged Woody's topic into this one, to avoid confusion.]

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Woody · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject:

hadmatter · Hero Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 529 Location: Chicago

I think you can count me and Robert and Brainstorm in as vendors too!

stevieDisme · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:12 pm Post subject:

i think the queers have to represent...it is being held in the gayborhood!

i'm glad to hear both brainstorm & evil squirrel will be there!! i know CBQ will be there and if i have my way, we'll be recording a show as well!

so, i urge everyone who can to come on by and say hello and shop and hobnob at chicago's own IDEPENDENT comicon!!!

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MrVinegar · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:07 pm Post subject:

I'm so there!

I was just about to post this and ask how it was missed, it being held at the Center on Halsted and all. Then I realized it was an announcement at the top of the forum. I always look right past the forum topics that are stuck at the top.

Are we going to do Mary's Attic again?

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Bucephalus Bouncing Brett · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject:

No hunny, we're gonna do Mary UP her Attic.

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Andy Jewett · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:17 am Post subject: 1st Annual Windy-City Comicon!

Click to visit the WCC website.

"Join us for this old-school comic book convention on Saturday Oct. 25th. The only comic convention held within the city of Chicago. Gaming, Vendors, Special Guests and more."

I have been invited to be a guest at the 1st Annual Windy-City Comicon.
The guest-list looks great and good times are guaranteed to be had by all...
If you aren't busy that Saturday come by and say hello. The show is only
5 bucks! Ridiculous!

I am taking sketch/commission pre-orders!
Email me for details: apjewett(at)hotmail(dot)com.

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howtaobrowncow · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:45 am Post subject:

[Admin Note: And again! Very Happy

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Your Pal Eric · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:11 am Post subject:

so.... fucking.... EXCITED...... !

somebody get me a towel.

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MrVinegar · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject:

stevieDisme · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:39 pm Post subject:

i think we should offer to take the pros out into the gayborhood. maybe go see the strippers at cocktail? i'm sure skottie would love that! Wink

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