Posts Tagged ‘Comic Con’
What strike? Plenty of stars at RI Comic Con
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer “I am not sure how many people are at RI Comic Con, but I haven’t left my booth since this morning,” says Comic Con Store staffer about the Saturday crowd. The view from the fifth floor of the Convention floor was hordes of fans – and they descended early upon the…
Read MoreBiggest show in smallest state: RIComicCon geeks, Oscar winners, and a Genie – Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer Photo: Tim Jones, “Sour Grapes” cartoonist, of Rhode Island, busy at work at RI Comic Con The Biggest Show in the smallest state! Comic Con Rhode Island touched down Friday afternoon stretching across the Amica Mutual Pavilion, Rhode Island Convention Center, and the Omni Hotel. Comic Con VIP badge holders…
Read MoreCostumes, comics, and Cool Runnings – oh my! – Comic Con delivered it all – Ann Clanton
By Ann Clanton, feature writer The Rhode Island Comic Con comic book convention and multi-genre entertainment event landed inRhode Island on Friday. As one the largest in the franchise, 2022 did not disappoint. The fans dressed in over-the-top costumes of their favorite television and film characters. Rhode Island Comic Con is the center of the…
Read MoreRI Comic Con 2022: A celebration of self-expression – Brendan Higgins
by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer All photos: Lynn Rotondo This past weekend thousands of people came together in Downtown Providence for the 2022 edition of RI Comic Con. Years ago, the event started out as the celebration of comic books and the people who create them. Today it has morphed into a mega event featuring…
Read MoreReturn of Rhode Island Comic Con – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, guest writer On November 5th Rhode Island Comic Con returned to the Ocean State with a bang, or if you are an Adam Cole fan, with a Boom. After a two-year absence, the event was back offering an A-List collection of artists, actors, authors, and athletes at events at the Rhode Island…
Read MoreRhode Island Comic Con is back. Bringing tens of thousands to Providence. Features historic Clerks Reunion.
If you are around and about in downtown Providence from Friday through Sunday you’ll probably think it’s Halloween all over again – if you didn’t know that Rhode Island Comic Con is in town. Filling hotel rooms and more, tens of thousands participants – many in full, realistic costume, will join the celebrities, artists, and…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday – it’s Sour Grapes! (Meet Tim at NE Comic Con)
by Tim Jones, cartoonist _____ Meet Tim at New England Comic Con, July 2-4 NECC will continue to feature all the fan favorites of comic cons and pop culture events including cosplay, costume contests, video game free play and competitions, celebrity guests signing autographs and photo opportunities, panels, VIP Experiences, and vendors of vintage and modern toys, comic books,…
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