A longer version of CBG‘s Convention Calendar appears monthly in the magazine and listings for the next few weeks of shows appear here. Check with convention organizers for any last-minute changes if you’re traveling any great distance to the show. Also, check with organizers for additional information on features of a given show.
Convention organizers: Convention listings are free and can be e-mailed to this link or faxed to (715) 445-4087. Please indicate the publication(s) the show should be listed in in the subject line of the e-mail or on the fax.
California
Every Wed. and Sat. City Of Industry. Comic Book & Collectible Show. 19649 San Jose Ave. SH: 9am-5pm. A: Free. T: 250. Johnny, 19649 San Jose Ave., City of Industry, CA, 91748. PH: 909-444-7955.
Florida
Jun 29-Jul 2 Miami. Supercon. Miami Airport Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Ave. SH: Fri. 12noon-3am, Sat. 11am-3am, Sun. 11am-3am, Mon. 11am-9pm. PH: 954-399-1330 or info@floridasupercon.com or www.floridasupercon.com.
Illinois
Jul 7 Elgin. Comic Book Mania! Convention 2012. Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Avenue. SH: 10am-4pm. Bob Cassinelli. PH: 847-289-5814 or bcassinelli@gailborden.info.
Indiana
Jul 7 Elkhart. Spiderman Day. Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, 58005 County Road 105. SH: 12noon-4pm. A: $2.50. PH: 574-293-0755.
Iowa
Jun 23 Des Moines-Urbandale. ComicCon. Comfort Suites At Living History Farms, 11167 Hickman Rd. SH: 10am-4pm. A: Free. Alan. PH: 309-657-1599 or www.epguides.com/comics.
Minnesota
Jun 24 Mounds View. Twin Cities ComiCon. Mermaid Entertainment Center, 2200 Hwy. 10. SH: 10am-4pm. A: Free. Alan. PH: 309-657-1599 or www.epguides.com/comics.
New Jersey
Jul 6-8 Wildwood. Comic Book Show. Convention Center, 4501 Broadwalk. SH: Fri. 3pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. A: Free. T: 125. F: $175. Rob or Karen Gomberg, 3 Rachel Court, Franklin Park, NJ, 08823. PH: 732-422-9365 or robkarpro@comcast.net.
North Carolina
Jun 22-24 Charlotte. HeroesCon. Convention Center, 501 S. College St. A: $15-$30. Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find, Shelton Drum, 1957 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC, 28204. PH: 704-375-7462.
Jun 23-24 Raleigh. Toy, Hobby & Sportscard Show. State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Bldg., 1025 Blue Ridge Rd. SH: Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. A: $5-$7. T: 175. Inside Pitch Promotions, Wes Starkey. PH: 540-593-3736 or wes@swva.net.
Ohio
Jun 24 Akron-Canton. Comic Con. Chapparell’s Community Center, 2418 S. Arlington Rd. SH: 10am-4pm. A: $4. F: $80. Jeff Harper, PO Box 1371, Locust Grove, VA, 22508. PH: 540-412-2879.
Texas
Jun 22-24 San Antonio. Texas Comicon. Event Center, 8111 Meadow Leaf Dr. www.texascomicon.com
Virginia
Jul 1 Tysons Corner. Comic Book Show. Crowne Plaza, 1960 Chain Bridge Rd. SH: 10am-3:30pm. A: $3. T: 30. Nick Shoff. PH: 301-990-4929.
Jul 8 Richmond. Virginia Comicon. Crowne Plaza West , 6531 West Broad St. SH: 10am-3:30pm. http://vacomicon.com
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