Fan Expo Presents Dallas Comic Con 2016 Feb. 13-14
Get to the Heart of Pop Culture at Dallas Comic Con Fan Days
Feb. 13-14 at Irving Convention Center
A planned trip to Texas for Valentine’s Day weekend has now turned into a convention weekend as well. Some background — my fiance currently lives two hours from Dallas, TX. We planned a trip for me to go see her for Valentine’s Day. A few days ago she told me there’s a comic book convention taking place called Dallas Comic Con the same weekend. After submitting my media application, I was approved for press credentials to cover the con!
What makes it extra special is my fiance is more excited than I am to be going. When your significant other supports your passions, you feel like you can take on the world.
So, I’ll be at Dallas Comic Con for certain February 13. With the 14th being Valentine’s Day, that’s more iffy. Nonetheless, I’ll be covering as much as possible the 13th — panels, interviews, and photos. The big draw seems to be the stars of Arrow and The Flash. Maybe I’ll get a word or two with them.
Check back here in the upcoming weeks for my post-con recap.
DALLAS, Texas (Feb. 1, 2016) – If you have a love for pop culture, then take your nerdy heart to a place where it can run wild and free. Dallas Comic Con Fan Days, presented by FAN EXPO, returns to the Irving Convention Center Feb. 13-14, 2016, with a hearty offering of everyone’s favorite comic artists, celebrity guests, and cosplay fun.
“We love that our fans cherish the all-out fandom experience that is Dallas Fan Days,” said Dallas Comic Con Fan Days Show Director Andrew Moyes. “The die-hard affection they show at this event makes us want to have fantastic programming each year. It’s a wonderful relationship.”
Speed Dating: Special Valentine’s Day Weekend Event, Feb. 13-14
Is The Force strong with that one? You decide! Speed Dating is coming to Fan Days for the first time for a special Valentine’s Day weekend event. Want to find someone who geeks out on pop culture as much as you do? As a special Valentine gift for show attendees, this one-of-a-kind experience is free for attendees. Sign-up is on-site only, and men and women 19+ are eligible. Special LGBTQ sessions are also available. Will you find the love of your life among the universe of all things comics, movies and TV, sci-fi and anime? Why not create your own love story while enjoying all of your favorite stories?
No Star-crossed Lovers – just STARS
Celebrity guests always shine brightly at Fan Days, and this year is no exception. Don’t miss behind-the-scenes stories from one of your favorite childhood shows, The Dukes of Hazzard, as original cast members JOHN SCHNEIDER, TOM WOPAT and CATHERINE BACH (Bo, Luke and Daisy Duke!) take the stage together to reminisce about life in Hazzard County. Even get your picture with the General Lee! Also, meet the cast of all your favorite hit CW TV shows:
STEPHEN AMELL, JOHN BARROWMAN and KATIE CASSIDY of the smash hit Arrow and DANIELLE PANABAKER and ROBBIE AMELL from The Flash. Trekkies will be delighted with the appearances of Brent Spiner and Bruce Greenwood. Pose for a photo op, get an autograph, or listen to the inside scoop on future projects and behind-the-scenes tales during Q & A panels.
Skywalking: The Star Wars Universe Panel,Interactive Display and Full Scale Landspeeder Replica
Surely you have already seen the newest installment of Star Wars. Now, get in touch with your inner Jedi as you join the fine folks of The 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, Mandalorian Mercs, Astromechs and Galactic Academy to hear about their groups and their phenomenal work for charity. Be sure to visit the interactive Star Wars display, where you can see authentic-looking props and costumes and try your hand at blasting a Stormtrooper! (Disclaimer: No actual Stormtroopers will be mortally wounded in the making of this fun, interactive event.) Hover your way to the Exhibit Floor to view the X-34 Landspeeder, not available to drive yet on Earth, but still an awesome backdrop in a photo.
Cosplay Coolness
If you love to embody your favorite character, this is the place to live out your dream. Walk the red carpet, pose with your “fans” or simply enjoy being in the ether. Not everyone has to dress up: If you would like to watch your favorite characters come to life (and perhaps pose with one for a picture!), grab your camera and stop by the Cosplay Red Carpet on Saturday at 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. for the Cosplay Costume Contest in the Grand Ballroom. These are the perfect opportunities to grab some treasured snapshots of the exciting costumes at the event, all in one place!
Comic Panels Serious talent!
Join the creators of the acclaimed comic book series Southern Cross, BECKY CLOONAN and ANDY BELANGER, as they speak about the origins of the project and the future of the latest indie comic success story. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of the coolest couples in comics! You can also hear from classic comic book masters CHRIS SPROUSE, MIKE PERKINS, VAL MAYERIK and STEVE ERWIN, who redefined the standards on how to draw the “Marvel Way.” These creators have worked on titles such as Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Conan, Fantastic Four, Avengers and Howard the Duck. And just announced, NEAL ADAMS, the renowned comic book and commercial artist known for helping to create some of the definitive modern imagery of the DC will also be on-hand.
For the complete list of guests, info and tickets, please visit www.dallascomiccon.com
Timdogg
#ComicBookChronicles @CBChron founder. Editor-in-Chief of @thekliqnation. Comic book reviewer, podcaster #RABBLERABBLE
