The first year was a hit with fans and this year looks to be even bigger. Among the special guests are Bruce Boxleitner 
(Babylon 5, Tron and Tron:Legacy), J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl, Gen 13), Howard Chaykin (American Flagg), JT Krul (Green Arrow, Soulfire), Scott Lobdell, Jeph Loeb (Batman Long Halloween, Dark Victory, Spider-Man Blue), Mike Mignola (Hellboy), Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex), Tim Sale (Batman Long Halloween and Dark Victory, Spider-Man Blue), Peter Tomasi (Green Lantern Corps, Emerald Warriors), Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, Irredeemable, Incorruptible, Spider-Man), Bernie Wrightson (Frankenstein
, Swamp Thing) and many more.
LBCC exhibitors this year include Boom! Studios, Image Comics, Aspen Comics and IDW Publishing as well as numerous retailers offering comics, action figures, apparel and various items and collectibles. There are various convention exclusives, such as an Aspen Essential Pass Set, a Top Cow Artifacts Starter Pack, and Avatar Press LBCC VIP Pack and Ultimate Comics Thor #1 with a J. Scott Campbell LBCC Exclusive Cover.
Special events include The Hero Initiative hosting a costume party at the Rock Bottom on Saturday, October 30, at 8 pm. Prizes will be awarded in different categories: best superhero, best villain, best IDW character, best Boom! character, most creative, best Zombie and more. Admission is just $10 and benefits the Hero Initiative, which is a non-profit organization that helps creators in the comic book industry. Also, shop at Ralphs supermarkets and support The Hero Initiative by signing up a current Ralphs or Food4Less Rewards card for Hero Initiative under the "Community Contributions" program.
Sunday, kids can trick or treat on the convention floor; also, children 10 and under are free.
Event tickets are $25 per day, $40 for a weekend pass and $240 for a special Lifetime Weekend Pass. Tickets are on sale at the LBCC website, local comic book shops (we especially like DJ's Universal Comics and Earth-2 Comics) and also through the Hero Initiative website.
Watch this space for LBCC daily programming picks - panels, previews and screenings you won't want to miss.
For more info on the event, go to www.longbeachcomiccon.com.
(Babylon 5, Tron and Tron:Legacy), J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl, Gen 13), Howard Chaykin (American Flagg), JT Krul (Green Arrow, Soulfire), Scott Lobdell, Jeph Loeb (Batman Long Halloween, Dark Victory, Spider-Man Blue), Mike Mignola (Hellboy), Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex), Tim Sale (Batman Long Halloween and Dark Victory, Spider-Man Blue), Peter Tomasi (Green Lantern Corps, Emerald Warriors), Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, Irredeemable, Incorruptible, Spider-Man), Bernie Wrightson (Frankenstein, Swamp Thing) and many more.  |
| Black Lantern J'onn J'onzz, Ghost Rider, 2009 LBCC |
Special events include The Hero Initiative hosting a costume party at the Rock Bottom on Saturday, October 30, at 8 pm. Prizes will be awarded in different categories: best superhero, best villain, best IDW character, best Boom! character, most creative, best Zombie and more. Admission is just $10 and benefits the Hero Initiative, which is a non-profit organization that helps creators in the comic book industry. Also, shop at Ralphs supermarkets and support The Hero Initiative by signing up a current Ralphs or Food4Less Rewards card for Hero Initiative under the "Community Contributions" program.
Sunday, kids can trick or treat on the convention floor; also, children 10 and under are free.
Event tickets are $25 per day, $40 for a weekend pass and $240 for a special Lifetime Weekend Pass. Tickets are on sale at the LBCC website, local comic book shops (we especially like DJ's Universal Comics and Earth-2 Comics) and also through the Hero Initiative website.
Watch this space for LBCC daily programming picks - panels, previews and screenings you won't want to miss.
For more info on the event, go to www.longbeachcomiccon.com.
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Ghost Rider costume looks really good. I've also never seen a Black Lantern costume before...
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