Posted by Dustin on August 26, 2011 at 10:50 AM CST
"On August 27th at the Stamford Plaza from 10am - 6pm fans of all things comics, sci-fi and collecting can reunite for the Tri-State areas newest and brightest event on the con circuit! ComiCONN Returns! Join organizers Alternate Universe comic shops as the present ComiCONN and meet Comic book creators from DC, Marvel and other companies, celebrities from TV, film & wrestling, Star Wars characters from the CT Garrison of the 501st, and super-heroes, R2-D2 builders, the 1966 TV Batmobile and a replica of Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder! PLUS fans can buy exclusive con artwork, new and old comics, original comic artwork, collectibles and more!
Tickets are $10 - kids 10 and under are FREE!
ComiCONN Highlights Include:
-With two live concerts from High Adventure!
-Star Wars artist Matt Busch will be on hand with beautiful prints!
-The first ever con appearance by Raiders' Fred "Jock the Pilot" Sorenson on the 30th Anniversary of ?Raiders of the Lost Ark?!
-Special con sessions with The Fixer/Sandtrooper himself - Anthony Forrest, Cris "The Force Among Us" Macht hosted by Star Wars Trivia Master & Artist Kevin Liell!
-70?s ?Shazam? TV Star Michael Gray!
-Discussions on Indiana Jones 30th Anniversary and legends with Daryl Frazetti and the IndyCast's Mitch Hallock!
-Take photos with the Connecticut 501st and cosplayers, R2-D2, Luke?s Landspeeder and the 1960's classic Batmobile!
-Action figure design contest and a HeroClix competition!
-Wresting greats Justin Credible and Brimstone!
-The cast and crew of ?Indiana James and the Lost Shaker of Salt? and IndyTrivia from the IndyCast podcast!
-BEN 10 Creator and Comic book writer Joe Kelly!
-Door prizes and much, much more ?
ComiCONN supports the Tommy Fund ? Be a hero and help some kids with your donations!
Check out our website www.comiconn.com and join our Facebook page for the latest news on guests and events! A few dealer tables are still available ? check website for more information."
