June 14, 2010

FSC is thrilled to announce our first ever convention exclusives! We are printing 3 special variant comics just for FSC this year, including:

Velocity #1: Kenneth Rocafort Sketch Variant
In conjunction with Top Cow and Tate's Comics
Limited to 500 copies. Priced at $8

Velocity #1: Blank Sketch Cover FSC Variant
In conjunction with Top Cow and Past Present Future
Limited to 500 copies. Priced at $8

Lady Death: Dragon Wars #1: Blank Sketch Cover Variant
Limited to 200 copies and priced at $10

Everyone loves variants! Get these one of a kind collectibles while they last!

June 7, 2010

Lots of cool stuff to report from the past week!

To start, we have a few awesome new "last minute" Guest Additions, including:
  

Jim McCann: In addition to currently being a writer for Marvel Comics, Jim also acts as a marketing and PR consultant for Marvel. Additionally he runs panels and events for Marvel at conventions. His credits include: Hawkeye and Mockingbird, New Avengers: The Reunion, Dazzler, Nation X, What If?, Enter the Heroic Age, Marvel Heartbreakers and more.

In the past week, we've added 5 new musical guests including: Enrique's Revenge, Modify The Moment, The Strike Outs, Bell Tower Falls, Viva Le Vox

Plus:
Joseph Culp: Joseph can most recently be seen on the AMC hit series Mad Men as Archie Whitman (Don Draper's father). To the comic book world, he is probably best known as Dr. Doom in the original 1994 Fantastic Four movie. His many TV roles include appearances on House, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Greatest American Hero (with his dad Robert Culp) and ER.

The Console Alliance: Known for making video game parodies, independent movies, documentaries, shorts and more. Despite the film’s, Console Alliance’s main goal is to correct today’s wrongful accusation of what a “Gamer” is and to correct the majorities conclusion that video games “Cause Violence” and “Desensitize 

Louis Small jr.: Art Credits include: Vampirella, Vampirella Strikes!, Vampirella / Lady Death, Vampirella / Shi, Adventure Comics 80-Page Giant,  Batman, The Chaos Effect, The Darkness, Codename: Knockout, Dark Dominion, JLA Secret Files, Ka-Zar, Kabuki Gallery, Witchblade, Solar: Man of the Atom, Ninjak, Lady Death, Chaos! Quarterly & more!

 

Outland Armour: Steampunk Cosplay Guests. Founded in 2004 Outland Armour specializes in metal, leather, wood working, film making, special effects, acting, sculpture, custom prop creation, custom sewing & all aspects of costume design. They are constantly expanding to better realize your imagination. The crew has worked to create and constantly improve their original steampunk characters; The sky pirates of H.M.S. Amaranth. The crew will be hosting a variety of panels all weekend long.

Koi Turnbull: Artist of Fathom, Wolverine, Aspen Seasons, Batgirl, Batman and the Outsiders, Batman: Gotham Knights, Black Panther, Detective Comics, Fathom: Cannon Hawke, The Flash, Green Lantern, Heroes, New Warriors, Nova, Outsiders: Five of a Kind, Superman Confidential,  What If...?, Worlds of Aspen & more!

NEW EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COMICS ANNOUNCED!

FSC is thrilled to announce 2 new exclusive variant comics in conjunction with Top Cow, including:

FSC and Tate's Comics Exclusive:
Velocity #1: Kenneth Rocafort Sketch Edition
&
FSC Exclusive
Velocity #1: Blank Sketech Cover Variant
Covers will be posted on our site this week as well as pre-sale info

May 21, 2010

Coming to FSC to cosplay? Well, this year we have more cosplay events than ever before! Here's a list of some of the stuff we have planned: All of our events are listed on our events page. CLICK HERE to check it out

The FSC Costume Contest is the most competitive costuming event in South Florida with over $3,000 in cash and prizes. The contest is open to all skill and experience levels Saturday June 19 at 8:00pm. CLICK HERE for more info

The FSC Cosplay Contest! Come with in a group or alone and show us your talent! This contest is judged based on both your on stage skit and costume. Show us what you've got. Make us laugh... make us cry.... it's up to you! Friday June 18 at 8:30pm. CLICK HERE for more info

ROCK BAND Cosplay Competition. Come dressed in cosplay as a band of your favorite anime or cartoon characters (imagine Naruto on lead vocals, Sasuke on bass, Gaara on guitar and Temari on drums... or Master Shake on lead vocals, Frylock on bass, Carl on guitar and Meatwad on drums). Contestants are judged on song performance, costumes and the use of cliche stage moves to entertain the audience Sunday June 20 at 3:30pm. CLICK HERE for more info. 

COSPLAY SURVIVOR
A new Supercon event! Enter as a team of 2-4 people to challenge up to 4 other teams (5 total) to see who the first Cosplay Survivor is! Participants will enter Cosplay Island at 12:00am (Midnight) on Saturday night / Sunday morning and each team will be given a set of supplies to create a costume on the spot. Teams may trade and barter for supplies and the competetion will be recorded via webcam. The challenge will last until 6:00am on Sunday morning, at which point , there will be no more work allowed on the costume. Teams will present their costume on stage on Sunday afternoon (1:00PM) where the winners will be announced. Do you have what it takes to be the Cosplay Survivor?

PLUS:
COSPLAY MEET UP: Fri 3pm
MIRACOLE BURNS COSPLAY PANEL: Fri 4pm
COSPLAY CONSTRUCTION: Fri 5pm
ETHNIC BEAUTY: TIPS FOR COSPLAY: Fri 6pm
RUMBLE ROSES LIVE!: Fri 7:30pm
WHOSE COSPLAY IS IT ANIME: Fri 10:30pm
COSPLAY: ABOVE AND BEYOND: Sat 12pm
WOLFPACK PROP PANELL Sat 1pm
MIRACOLE BURNS PANEL: Sat 2pm
HOW TO WIN AT COSPLAY CONTESTS: Sat 6pm
SUPERCON WRESTLING: Sat 6:15pm
SUPER SMASH BROTHERS LIVE: Sat 9:30pm
SMASH BROS. DANCE PANEL: Sun 11am
INT'L COSPLAY w/YAYA HAN: Sun 12pm
INTERMEDIATE PROP PANELL Sun 1pm
COSTUMES FOR CURVY GIRLS: Sun 2pm
& MUCH MORE!

May 18, 2010

Several new guests have been added to Florida Supercon over the last 2 weeks!

New Comic Book Guests include:

Jose Delbo: Argentinian born artist Jose Delbo has a career that has spanned 50 years, starting in the Silver Age of the early 1960's until today. Comic fans will best know Delbo as the main artist on Wonder Woman from 1976 to 1981 and The Transformers (Marvel Comics) from issue 36-67 (1987-1990). 

Brian Pulido: Brian has created and written hundreds of comic books including Lady Death, Evil Ernie, Purgatori, Belladonna, Cremator, Gypsy, War Angel, Killer Gnomes, Unholy and licensed comics including A Nightmare on Elm St., Chucky, Friday The 13th and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Currently his creation Lady Death is published by Avatar.

Bo Hampton: Artist, Painter and Animator. Bo's art credits include: Batman, Swamp Thing, Airboy, Alien Worlds, Batman Adventures, Clive Barker's Hellraiser, Greylore, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Moon Knight, Total Eclipse, Viking Glory & Epic Illustrated,  His animation credits include: Superman, Extreme Ghostbusters, Batman and more

Clay Mann: Clay's art credits include: X-Men Legacy, Dark Reign: Elektra, Daredevil, Ultimate X-Men, Thor: Man of War, Heroes For Hire, Marvel Knights 4, Four, The Immortal Iron Fist, Marvel Adventures: Fantastic Four, Marvel Adventures: Two In One, X-Men Unlimited, The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (2008) and more!

Tommy Castillo: Art credits:  Batman: Gotham Knights, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, Detective Comics, Dungeons & Dragons, Evil Ernie in Santa Fe, Fear the Dead: A Zombie Survivor's Journal, Green Arrow, Grimm Fairy Tales, Hari Kari, Se7en, Toe Tags Featuring George A. Romero, G.I. Joe, Kong: King of Skull Island, Vampirella and more!

Chris Brunner:  Art credits include: Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, Dark Horse Presents, Hellblazer, Resident Evil, Star Wars Tales, Ghost Handbook, The Ride, The Ride: Foreign Parts, The Ride: Savannah, X-Omnibus, Nola, Robin, Hellhounds, Wolverine / Punisher, Gotham Central, Savage Dragon and much more!

Jason Latour: Jason is co-creator and artist of The Expatriate (with writer B, Clay Moore and published by Image Comics). His other art credits include: Battle Pope, image Holiday Special, Pop Gun Vol. 1, Invincible, Sinbad: Rouge of Mars, Hero Camp, The Next Issue Project, Battle Hymn, Hawaiian Dick and more!

Steve Borock: Industry Guest. Steve Borock is the Consignment Director for Heritage Auctions. He is the former (and first) President, Primary Grader and Restoration Detection Expert at CGC (Comics Guaranty Corporation) from 1999 - 2008. Steve was a key figure in introducing third-party certification to the comic book hobby and helping to change the hobby forever.

Stephan Nilson: Writer Stephan Nilson's comic book credits include: Monsterpocalypse, Justice League Unlimited, Atomik Mike, Batman Strikes! and Danny Husk. Stephan's Television and TV related digital material includes Smallville (seasons 6&7) Justice and Doom and Visions, Ghost Whisperer and Red Dwarf.

May 18, 2010

Several new guests have been added to Florida Supercon over the last 2 weeks!

New Musical Guests include:

Less Than Jake comes to Florida Supercon!  Less Than Jake is a ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida. Originally formed in 1992 as a power pop trio, the band evolved into a hybrid of ska punk. Less Than Jake have also been cited as showing influences from a wide variety of genres including post-grunge, alternative rock, third wave ska, punk pop and punk revival. To date, the group has released eight full-length studio albums and a number of singles and compilations. The current lineup comprises guitarist/vocalist Chris Demakes, bassist/vocalist Roger Manganelli, drummer/lyricist Vinnie Fiorello, trombonist Buddy Schaub and saxophonist Peter "JR" Wasilewski. Less Than Jake will be the headling band at Florida Supercon on Friday June 18 and will take the stage at 10:00pm on the Main Events stage.

Addax: Indie Power-Pop. Laura (vocals), Omar (guitar), Carlos (drums), Eddy (bass), Josh (guitar).

Crimson: Rock band fronted by singer / songwriter Elisa Melendez.

S.S. HANAMI: Rock band that incorporates Japanese music with influences from Anime and J-Rock.

Rumor Has It: Pop Punk / Happy Hardcore band Rumor Has It. Set time: Friday, June 18 @ 7:00pm

Sir Veza: Pop Punk / Ska band Sir Veza is set to play Florida Supercon on Friday, June 18 @ 9:15pm

Protagonist: Punk Rock band Protagonist is set to play Florida Supercon Friday, June 18 @ 8:30PM (Main Events)

May 10, 2010

Florida Supercon tickets are onsale now! You can get your tickets to FSC online on our tickets page or at one of our retail partners. Tickets are ALWAYS available at the show, but the earlier you buy, the more you can save. CLICK HERE to buy tickets online today.

Here is a list of our retail partners where you can buy tickets:

Tate's Comics: 4566 N. University Drive, Lauderhill FL. 33351, 954.748.0181
www.tatescomics.com

Past Present Future Comics: 1387 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach FL. 333409, 561.697.2554
www.ppfcomics.com

Docking Bay 94: 7710 NW 56th Way #100, Coconut Creek FL. 33073, 954.427.1694
www.comicsandgames.com

Outland Station: 12540 SW 120th Street, Miami FL. 33186, 305.252.1079
www.facebook.com/outlandstation

Mac's Comics: 2678 SW 87th Ave, Miami FL. 33165, 305.226.5072
www.myspace.com/macscomics

Phil's Comic Shoppe: 6512 W. Atlantic Blvd, Margate FL. 33063, 954.977.6947

Crossroad Comics: 4952 N. University Drive, Lauderhill FL. 33351, 954.742.0777
www.crossroadcomics.com

Zap Bam Ka-Pow: 7619 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines FL. 33024, 954.962.3322

Action Games and Comics: 782 W. Montrose Street, Clermont FL. 34711, 352.242.9755
www.actiongamesandcomics.com

May 18, 2010

Several new guests have been added to Florida Supercon over the last 2 weeks!

New Media Guests include:

Sally Kellerman: Sally is best known for her role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the film MASH (1970), for which she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Sally has dozens of credits including starring roles in the classic Star Trek 2nd pilot episode Where No Man Has Gone Before, as Rodney Dangerfield's teacher / love interest in Back To School, The Boston Strangler, Brewster McCloud, The Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Lost Horizon, Centennial, Foxes, Moving Violations, Meatballs III: Summer Job, That's Life!, Boris and Natasha, Prêt-à-Porter, American Virgin and many more!

Andy Sipes, show-business juggernaut, has been seen/heard/felt in some of your favorite things: Code Monkeys (art director and character designer, voice of Mr. Larrity, Dean and more) Has also worked on FX Networks newest animated show Archer, Last Call with Carson Daly, Adult Swim's Saul of the Mole Men and Minoriteam, Comedy Central's Crank Yankers, MTV's The Andy Milonakis Show and DJ and The Fro plus many more. Plus I'm told he has embarrasing stories about Dana Snyder to share with us.

Dawn Wells: Best known as Mary Ann in the Gilligan's Island TV series, multiple reunion specials and the Gilligan's Planet animated series. She has extensive stage credits having appeared in over 100 theatrical productions and numerous TV credits including: 77 Sunset Strip, Maverick, Bonanza, ALF, Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, Vega$, Bonanza, The Wild Wild West, Herman's Head, Baywatch, Growing Pains and many more!

Cindy Morgan is best known for her role as Lora / Yori in Tron and as Lacey Underall in Caddyshack. She recently was the voice of Ma3a in the Tron 2.0 video game and has been a part of the viral marketing for the new Tron Legacy film in the role of Lora Bradley once again. Her other film credits include: Galaxis, Up Yours, Summer Waters and Open Mic'rs. Her TV credits include: Falconcrest, The Larry Sanders Show, Amazing Stories, Hunter, Matlock, Macuso FBI, The Fall Guy, Bring 'Em Back Alive & more!

Alex Vincent is best known for his role as Andy Barclay in the Child Play series of films, including: Childs Play and Child's Play 2. His other credits include: My Family Treasure (1993), Just Like In the Movies (1992), Wait Until Spring Bandini (1989), Dead Country (2008), Evil Comes in Small Packages (2008), It's Hard Being Evil (2008), Chid Star Confidential (2006), VH1's Where Are They Now: Horror Movie Stars (2003), Boogymen: The Killer Compilation (2001)  and more!

Anthony Forrest is an actor, composer, musician, writer and director. Anthony is best known as the Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope, dazed by Obi-Wan Kenobi at the Mos Eisley roadblock who said "These aren't the droids we're looking for." He also played Fixer in scenes deleted from the original Star Wars. Forrest has acted in over a dozen films including: Star Wars, The Spy Who Loved Me, Riders of the Storm and The Eagle Has Landed

The Soup Nazi comes to Supercon! Larry Thomas is best known for his role on Sienfeld as the tyrannical Soup Nazi. Larry's film credits include: Austin Powers, A Fist Full of Quarters, Spaced Out, Postal and The Warehouse Job. His TV credits include: Scrubs, Arrested Development, Ladies Man, Mr and Mrs. Smith, Caroline in the City, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, CSI, General Hospital, LA Heat, The Tony Danza Show, The Geena Davis Show, Arli$$, USA High, Kirk and much more!

Stacy "The Kat" Carter. Also known as "Miss Kitty". Former WWF wrestler and valet. She first appeared on Monday Night Raw as Miss Kitty, an assistant to Debra and was soon put in the role of Chyna's valet. At Armageddon in December 1999, Miss Kitty won the WWF Women's Championship in a Four Corners Evening Gown Pool match by defeating then-champion Ivory, Jacqueline, and Barbara "BB" Bush by stripping them of their gowns. By 2000, she began to be referred to as The Kat. She left the WWF in 2001.

Daffney: Known the world over as "The Scream Queen" and "The Gothic Goddess",  current TNA Wrestling Superstar Daffney started her career in WCW in 1999 and is a former two time WCW World Cruiserweight Champion. She has wrestled for dozens of wrestling promotions, including: Xtreme Pro Wrestling, Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling, Women's Extreme Wrestling and Ohio Valley Wrestling. She is one of the stars of the TNA Knockouts Women's Division and is a force to be reckoned with!

terri Runnels: Former WWF and WCW manager, host and wrestler. Terri started in WCW as Miss Alexandra York, manager of the York Foundation. After six years, she joined the WWF, where she was one of the first WWE Divas. She managed her real-life husband Dustin Runnels (Goldust) and was a member of the Pretty Mean Sisters alliance. She also managed The Hardy Boyz, Brian Pillman, Saturn, Raven, Val Venis, Edge and Christian. She briefly held the WWE Hardcore Championship and was the host of WWE Excess (2001 - 2002)

"The Wildcat" Chris Harris: "The Wildcat" is best known for his time with TNA Wrestling. He is a six time tag champion with James Storm (America's Most Wanted)

Paris Themmen is best known for his role as Mike Teevee in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, when he was 11 years old. He was also a voice actor for Macross Plus (1994) and appeared on Star Trek: Voyager (Season 6, Episode 13: "Virtuoso") in 2000 and The Ed Sullivan Show in the early 70's. In 2008, he was a contestant on the game show Duel in April and July. Paris also did a stint at Walt Disney Imagineering, where they design and build the theme parks,

Actress, Model, Musician, Writer and more, Max Wasa is the creative force behind: Hopey the Hound Dog, the delicate dragonfly, Kid Fuel beverages, Liquidbody naturals, and along with writing partner Carrie Magalski, the brand new graphic novel, Insprit ‘Cherubs in Training’. In recent times, she produced the newest Dan Reed CD with Clay Ostwald and Tommy Anthony and Santana. Max has numerous film, theater and television credits.working with directors such as John Landis, Kevin Bright & Michael Mann.

March 27, 2010

In his first ever convention appearance.... Florida Supercon is proud to present Richard Roundtree!

An ICON to milliions! Richard Roundtree is best known to the world for his role as SHAFT! Can ya dig it? Shaft pretty much started the Blacksploitation film genre with the Shaft series of films in the 1970's (Shaft, Shaft Goes to Aftica and Shaft's Big Score). But don't forget the Shaft series of TV movies in the 1970's and the 2000 remake / sequel. He's a complicated man. But no one understands him but his woman. John Shaft!

Most recently, this cultural icon starred in theNBC TV series Heroes as Charles Deveaux (Peter's patient, Simone's father and one of the founders of The Company).

Richard will be making his very first convention appearance at Florida Supercon! Be sure to come meet the icon for the first time