Conventions Reports, Tutorials, Tips & Tricks, etc.

If you've been following Dawn Griffin or myself on Facebook or Twitter at all, then you know that this past weekend was Awesome Con DC - the first comic book convention held in the Washington DC area for over 15 years! Before I begin talking about my experiences at this ... Continue Reading

Once in a while it's good for us creators to stop and reflect on how much we have grown, improved or changed. While I can definitely see a difference between the old Zorphbert & Fred comics I drew back in 2007, I think a bigger change has been how I ... Continue Reading

Hey kids! Today, I want to talk to you about sketch cards and show you how you can make your own custom cards that will, hopefully, help you stand out from the convention crowd. Sketch cards have recently taken off in popularity the last couple of years - and, as you ... Continue Reading

Hey folks... today I'm talking with Ben Penrod. Ben is the organizer for Awesome Con DC that will be held at the Washington, DC Convention Center on April 20-21st.  Ben has been organizing and putting together multiple shows in and around the Washington DC Metropolitan area for some time but ... Continue Reading

Over the years since I started Capes & Babes and began attending conventions, I’ve been very fortunate to receive many great compliments about my table set-up. I’d like to think part of that is due to my extensive graphic design background. In any case, there’s a lot of thought and ... Continue Reading

Many of you may know that I am a graphic designer for a snack foods company, before I come home and do my “real” work. My company often exhibits at food-centric trade shows, much like we do at comic cons, promoting our brands and drawing interest in the corporate programs ... Continue Reading

A Roundtable Discussion of 3 Table-Mates 3 webcomic creators, squeezed into one table, at an indie book expo. Lets see what happens. That was pretty much our motto. Dawn, of Zorphbert & Fred -- Sci-Fi!Chris of Capes and Babes -- Supernatural!Krishna of PC Weenies -- Nerdy Technology!  What a combination.   DAWN: As I ... Continue Reading

For me, the Baltimore Comic Con has always been experienced in two different ways. The first eight years of the show’s existence, I experienced it as a fan. For the last five years, I have experienced it as an artist in Artist Alley. It is also the only convention that ... Continue Reading

We often suggest to creators who are just starting out and curious about exhibiting at conventions, to look into smaller local conventions, as opposed to the Wizard Worlds or New York or San Diego. You know, baby steps. Well, for me, Allentown Comic Con is the perfect size for starting ... Continue Reading

Hey folks... a few weeks ago, Dawn "interviewed" me - actually, it was more like a conversation between friends that we just converted to a text format. Well, now it's my turn to return the favor and give you all a glimpse into the wonderful world (quite literally) of Robin ... Continue Reading

So, you've have this comic for a couple years now, and have managed to put out a book or two or three. Maybe you've done a couple locals conventions, or maybe even a few big ones. Maybe you've taken the plunge (reverse-pun intended) and decided to even fly to a ... Continue Reading

Last time I discussed the preparations I'd made for my very first Comic Convention -- but did they pay off? Let's find out! 1. Panels: Rapport better than Props There's also a downloadable .PDF version of this 44 page booklet here We were almost TOO prepared! We had a slideshow in addition ... Continue Reading

Preparation, Preparation, Preparation What, you thought it was in the presentation?  Where do you think the resources for a good first impression come from??  Natural pizazz and charisma?  Folks, we are CARTOONISTS, not gods! When I heard in October 2011 that the first ever Denver Comic Con was coming, I promised myself ... Continue Reading

  Dawn: It's time to get to know one of our newest members a little bit better. Chris,  I could easily ask you all the typical questions (how long have you been drawing? Did you read Calvin & Hobbes? What motivates you?) but lets make this more fun. We are, after ... Continue Reading

The Summary I've done the Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con  for the past 3 years now. It's a no-brainer for me to go as it's only a half hour away. I was worried before my first show here, as I had been hearing how the Wizard World shows are going downhill ... Continue Reading

I have been to many comic cons now (no, not San Diego... yet), but nothing on the East Coast even comes close to the utter insanity of New York Comic Con.  It's not just tabling or exhibiting, it's fending for your life and precious personal space. Debating whether to leave ... Continue Reading

Whether you’re contemplating your first convention and wondering “what the heck am I gonna put on that table??”, or you’ve done a handful now and still looking to tweak your presentation or find new goodies to pass out, I wanted to put together an article laying out all the resources ... Continue Reading

  Oh my, so much excitement! New York City is better be ready because the Webcomic Alliance is invading the Javits Convention Center and the New York Comic Con (NYCC) from October 13th to October 16thy, 2011. Because it is worth mentioning (and more details on Thursday), the Alliance will be ... Continue Reading

After exhibiting at a good handful of conventions, even a successful comic con can start to feel a little... vanilla. Most have the same basic structure, the same folks who exhibiting attracting the same crowds. They all begin to blur together. So, from a business standpoint for a WEBcomic creator, ... Continue Reading

Two weeks ago, I presented you with my very first Con Report after attending the Toronto Fan Expo. Well, here I am again, with my second con I attended three weeks after the previous one: The Montreal Comic Con. While being the second biggest city in Canada (after Toronto), Montreal has ... Continue Reading