Not every comic convention is as big as San Diego’s. And not all of them need to be. It’s actually a good thing that there are shows of varying sizes, because each have something unique to offer. The great folks behind the Long Beach Comic and Horror Con and the One Day Expo have been putting on shows for years in Southern California and are always fun to attend. This show allows you to get up close with all of the comic creators and snag some rare collectibles you might not be able to track down at a monstrously massive show. And this one is especially family friendly and easy to get to, whether you’re driving (parking is close and easy to snag) or taking the Metro from downtown LA or wherever you can catch the train.
So that means I’ll be hanging out at the Long Beach Comic Expo this Saturday, May 12th all day. Be sure to swing by and say hi and we can talk all things Comic-Con! If I’m not at the table (shared with the ever-lovin’ brown-eyed Luis Calderon, creator of Space Johny, in Artist Alley), I’ll be running around taking pictures and talking with random people. But I’ll swing by the table regularly and will be hanging out there whenever possible. If you already have a book, bring it by and I’ll sign it (if that’s your thing). If you don’t have a book, what a perfect day to grab one! Save on shipping, especially if you’re in the SoCal area.
The Long Beach Comic Expo takes place from 10am until 6pm and is only $15 to get in (kids 10 and under are FREE with adult admission – up to 2 kids per adult). They have tons of creators, dealers’ tables, and an all-day programming series that features everything from learning how to break into the comic industry to meeting the some of the cast from TNT‘s Falling Skies.
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