Posts Tagged ‘RI 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 MoreComic Con heroes remind us of the heroes around us – Ann Clanton
By Ann Clanton, contributing writer In a time when our country is divided on politics and everyday issues, Comic-Con Rhode Island unifies. Southern New Englanders of all walks of life come together in their shared interest of comic books,anime, film, science fiction and fantasy genres – and so much more. Throughout the three day convention,…
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 MoreRI Comic Con weekend – the biggest show in the smallest state
by Ann Clanton & Brendan Higgins, contributing writers Rhode Island Comic Con is billed as Rhode Island’s ONLY TRUE and official COMIC CON family fun event. And that is certainly true. Rhode Island Comic Con prides itself on bringing the fans of New England The Biggest Show in the Smallest State and some of the…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist Plan to attend this year’s RI Comic Con, Nov. 4-6, 2022 – and meet Tim at the Cartoonists area: __ Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “Sour Grapes” – a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes! (Meet Tim at RIComicCon) – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist Plan to attend this year’s RI Comic Con, Nov. 4-6, 2022 – and meet Tim at the Cartoonists area: __ Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “Sour Grapes” – a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Altered Reality Entertainment (Comic Con) pops with new brand, events
After fifteen years of producing pop culture events in Southeastern New England, including events such as Southcoast Toy and Comic Show, Terror Con, and its flagship Rhode Island Comic Con, as well as Colorado Springs Comic Con, the owners of Altered Reality Entertainment, LLC, Steven and Connie Perry announced this week plans for a major…
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…
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