Besides, who couldn't love an event logo (pictured right) that (whether intentional or unintential) pays such clear homage to the School House Rock graphics of years past. That scores very high marks with me.
Getting back to the show, let's let con creator and co-producer Alex Simmons explain the event...
We opened our “comic book clubhouse” in April 2007, when we launched our first convention (see KIDS’ COMIC CON 2007). What a turnout that was! A great many patrons came to our little get together, some from as far off as the Chicago!
Oh, did I say “little?”
We had over 40 professional artists and publishers, as well as librarians and educators. Oh, and did I mention that over 700 people, parents and young people, came through our doors? All of this took place on the campus of Bronx Community College in the Bronx (home of the Yankees), New York. Everyone had such a great time – especially me – that we’re doing it again!
KIDS' COMIC CON 2008 will feature:
1) professional artists and publishers from the field of kids comics!
2) a huge variety of kids' comics' exhibitions, workshops, panels, and signings, aimed at kids, parents, and educators.
All in one day, March 29, 2008, from 10 AM to 6 PM!
Here are some of the guests already on board for the 2008 show...
Archie Comics
Jamal Igle, Firestorm and Nightwing artist
Jim Salicrup, Editor-in-Chief of Papercutz, publishers of Nancy Drew & Hardy
Boys Manga comics
James Sherman, comics artists, toy and storyboard designer
Jerry Craft, cartoonist and creator of syndicated comic strip, Mama's Boyz
Members of ECBACC, East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention
Mike Siglain, DC Editor
Fred Van Lente, writer for Marvel Adventures Spider-Man, Power Pack/Fantastic
Four, and more
Akinseye Brown, publisher of "Sannkofamaan", and members of the Comic Book
art and Literacy program ECBACC STARS.
Kyle Baker, artist/writer of Nat Turner, and The Bakers
Members from the Museum of Comic & Cartoon Art (MoCCA)
Danny Fingeroth, editor of Write Now! Magazine, author of Superman on the
Couch, former Spider-Man editor.
Rich Tea, Comics illustrator and teaching artist
N. Steven Harris, artist/writer on THE FRINGE.
Reggie and Dionne Byers, creator/artists of the KIDZ OF THE KING series.
Raina Telgemeier, artist on Scholastic’s “The Babysitter's Club”
Joe Staton, artist for DC Comics’ Scooby Doo series.
Don McGregor, writer of Zorro, Detectives Inc, creator of Ragamuffin, and more
Hilarie Staton, writer and educational consultant
Phyllis Novin, inker, Bongo Comics & more
John and Marion, writer/creator of the Comics Bakery!
Steve Wacker, Editor at Marvel Comics
Ray Felix, Comics illustrator and teaching artist
Matt Herring and Brian Le Tendre of the Podcast program, Secret Identity
John Gallagher, Creator/artist of BUZZBOY fame
Jim Hanley’s Universe, retailer
PaloozaToys.com, on-line toy retailer, with Roland Edwards, Jr.
Janna Morishima, Director, Diamond Kids Group
Tokyopop
Nickelodeon Magazine
Viz Media
Not enough? Okay, how about the fact that the show's orginizers are also coordinating New York Comic Con’s Kids' Day Evert (which I do plan to cover in person). There are also plans to unveil all the details on the upcoming Random House Writing Competition (Graphic Novel section) also coordinated by Simmons and friends.
This really sounds like an amazing show for a younger comic or manga fan and deserves support if you find yourself in the area this March. Admission for the show is FREE for children 17 and under and $5 for all others. Get more information by visting www.kidscomiccon.com.
January 2nd - I've pretty much hit my limit for conventions for 2008 as I'll be personally attending six shows. If I could add at seventh, it would have been nice to find some way to support the Kids' Comic Con 2008. The show is scheduled to take place on March 29th at Bronx Community College in NY. This Kid focused event strikes all the right notes with this fan as it works to build a great future audiance for the comic industry and presents a show that is utterly kid center and kid friendly.