Here Comes FallCon!

I got this press release last month for a convention about which I've become very curious:

The all volunteer, not for for profit Midwest Comic Book Association is pleased and proud to announce that the 21st Annual MCBA FallCon Comic Book Celebration will take place on October 10 & 11, 2009 at Minnesota State Fairgrounds in the Grandstand (1265 Snelling Ave N., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108).

FallCon, the Midwest's largest comic book celebration, is a unique regional nexus of graphic literature and the widly diverse communities that fuel it, produce it, and and ultimately consume it. Given the fact that the Midwest has a long standing and somewhat unexplicable reputation of producing a disporportionate number of working comic book & graphic literature professionals, including comic book writers, artists, inkers, etc., as well as being a bredder reactor for new and independent talent, it's no wonder that FallCon has become one of the leading comic book conventions nationwide amongst the creative community, dealers and especially amongst the fans.

"FallCon, a traditional comic book convention with a 21st century bleeding edge, continues to benefit as a result of the regions ever growing home grown comic book creative community, a numerically exploding fan & readership base and ultimately the recent adoption of bleeding edge comic book culture by the much larger mainstream media." Said Nick Postiglione, Co-Director of the MCBA "Thematically, FallCon presents a relaxed, welcoming, interactive atmosphere where all aspects of the diverse worlds of graphic literature congregate, network, debate & discuss and acquire all things related exclusively to comic books and the many sub-cultures these worlds constantly generate, spawn and re-invent."

An ideal event for seasoned comic book conventioneers, as well as first timers, FallCon is all about the fun and experience and provides attendees with the opportunity to personally interface with comic book artists, inkers & writers. This includes working professionals, up and comers, independent & alternative voices, beginners, has beens, never will be's and all creative points in between.

Of course no comic book convention could be complete without hucksters! FallCon also features a super gynormous comic book marketplace with comic book stores and dealers buying, selling and trading all things comic books. There will be literally tons of comic books (Around 500,000 golden age, silver age, bronze age, current and collectible comic books), trade paperbacks, graphic novels, original comic book art, manga, action figures, statues, Star Wars & Trek, unexplicable trinkets, collectibles and the list goes on to a reasonable approximation of infinity.

Described by one long time attendee as a "graphic literature blender and bake shop" FallCon is the place where graphic arts and the written word are equally recognized and a venue where new and exciting creative alliances will be formed, collectors dreams will be recognized or dashed, new friendships will be forged in the fires of common interests, local charities will be benefited, role playing costume characters will be masters of all they survey, creative types will be inspired and all will be as it should be. Something for everyone and everyone welcome!

2009 MCBA Comic Book Celebration Copy Points Event Name:

MCBA FallCon Comic Book Celebration

Event Date's: October 10 & 11, 2009

Location: Minnesota State Fairgrounds - In The Grandstand

1265 Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108

85,000 Square feet of comic book action. Largest in the upper Midwest.* Over 225 comic book creators will be in attendance. * Extensive programming and interface opportunities. * Door Prizes. * Hucksters from all over the United States. * Art Show, Portfolio Review, How To Sessions, etc. * Huge Comic Book Marketplace! * Free Premiums * Free Parking!

Event Hours: 10AM to 5PM Both Days.

Admission: $11.00 for adults (good for both days). Get $1.00 with a canned food shelf donation. Children 9 & under are free. Tickets available at the door.Interviews: The majority of attending comic book creators are available for interviews. All of the MCBA staff is also available. E-Mail MNCBA@aol.com for a complete creator list!

Featured Guest Creator List! Gerry Conway - Co-Creator of the Punisher & The man who killed Gwen Stacy

Kevin McGuire - Eisner Award Winning Artist/Writer

Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez - Legendary Silver & Bronze Age DC Artist

Peter Bagge - Alternative/Independent Creator of Hate & Other Underground Material

Amy Hadley - Rising Star. Vertigo & Tokyopop Artist

Joe Benitez - Top Cow Cover Artist & Creator ofWraithborn

Mark Sparacio - Legendary Comic Cover Painter & Artist

This list will explode in the next 6 weeks! Many, many more to come! Attendance: 3,500-5,000 Credentials: Available to all members of the press for FallCon. Please contact the MCBA.

Contact Info:

Nick Postiglione Minnesota Comic Book Association

PO Box 131475

Saint Paul, MN. 55113

MNCBA@aol.com via e-mail (preferred); (612) 237-1801 Cell; (651) 645-0386 at my store http://www.midwestcomicbook.com/