Emerald City Comicon RSS Feed http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/rss EmeraldCityComicon.com RSS http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/rss http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/_img/logo_rss.jpg Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Exclusive Prints http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800
The first print we're unveiling is by none other than ALEX ROSS! Mr. Ross couldn't attend this year, but to celebrate our 10th Anniversary, he painted this stunning ECCC Crusaderette!



The second one is by JEREMY HAUN and features The Darkness on top of the Space Needle with a view of downtown Seattle!

For more information on these prints, please visit the Exclusives page!
]]> Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Tom Felton http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800
The organizers of each convention hope that the fans understand this situation. The staff for Emerald City, Fan Expo Vancouver and Calgary Expo wish Mr. Felton all the best with his new film project and look forward to hosting him in 2013.
]]> ECCC and SIFF Cinema present Back to the Future with Christopher Lloyd! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800
Over a quarter of a century since it became a part of pop culture history, the beloved 1985 film Back To The Future returns to the big screen for one night only - with special guest Christopher Lloyd in person. Lloyd will arrive at the Uptown in a visual spectacular not to be missed, leading a procession of over two dozen DeLoreans, courtesy of the Pacific Northwest DeLorean Club. He will then take part in a special pre-film Q&A, moderated by John Carlson from radio station KOMO 1000.

This special one-show-only event will also feature a Back to the Fashion 50s/80s Costume Contest. One lucky winner with the best 50s or 80s garb (including any of the outfits featured in the film) will win prizes including passes to Emerald City Comicon and SIFF Cinema, as well as an autograph and photo with Lloyd.

For information and tickets to the event, please visit SIFF.net!
]]> Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 ECCC Volunteers/Minions http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 here!
]]> Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 ECCC VIP Pass (round 3 - on sale today at Noon PST! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Today (02/07) the third allotment of 25 ECCC VIP Passes are on sale at 12:00PM PST! Passes are $195.00 and only 25 will be available. Good luck!  For full details, please visit the VIP Pass page.


Update: Sold Out! The last set will be on sale in March 2nd. Thank you!

]]> Hotels http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Hotels page for more information!
]]> Emerald City Gaming! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 ECCC Gaming area is starting to fill up fast!

If you're interested in participating in our Gaming area, please contact our Gaming Coordinator, Christian Kelley at gaming@emeraldcitycomicon.com!

ECCC Gaming is two full floors of awesome tabletop, RPG and video gaming! Featuring some of your favorite games from Wizards of the Coast, Steve Jackson Games, WizKids, Fantasy Flight Games, Pokémon USA, Paizo Publishing, Mayfair Games and many more!

Unleash your inner geek with ECCC Gaming in 2012!
]]> ECCC Costume Party! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 ECCC Costume Party are now open!

The ECCC Costume Party is open to all attendees and will be held on Saturday, March 31st at 8:00pm in Room 4A.

This year's five main categories:
Comic (Marvel, DC and General)
Video Game
Original Sci-Fi/Fantasy (your own creation)
Media Sci-Fi/Fantasy (based on an existing work)
Spotlight Category: Undead

For more details and to view the sign up form, just visit the ECCC Costume Party page!]]> Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Sci-Fi Speed Dating! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800
That's right! If you are tired of looking for love in Alderaan places, if you want to Terminate your single life, and if you are looking for someone that you're comic collection will actually impress, then sign up!

Sign up is simple, just visit the Sci-Fi Speed Dating page and fill out the form!

Please note: Sci-Fi Speed Dating is SATURDAY ONLY!
]]> Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Jay & Silent Bob Get Old http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes will appear together Sunday night, April 1st, at 7:00pm in Room 4A at the Washington State Convention Center, closing out Emerald City Comicon in style!

This is a completely separate ticketed event hosted by ECCC and the Jay & Silent Bob Get Old Live Podcast is intended for mature audiences!

The hilarious duo Jay & Silent Bob are back. Film icons Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes made history and fans all over the world with the characters Jay & Silent Bob from the movies Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Clerks 2 . Now you can see them live in Seattle recording their comedy podcast Jay & Silent Bob Get Old

Ranked #1 on iTunes Comedy podcasts, this is a sometimes touching, always hilarious, look at what happens when two people grow up in Hollywood's gaze. These limited engagements will be recorded as the stories evolve live in front of the audience, and released for free on www.smodcast.com.

This is what fans everywhere have been waiting for - an opportunity to see their heroes on stage doing what they love, telling stories. This is a limited tour and tickets are on sale now (see below)! Jay & Silent Bob are dying, watch it as it happens!

Tickets and information available on the JAY & SILENT BOB GET OLD page.
]]> Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Voice Talent added! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 ECCC VIP Pass (round 2) - on sale today at Noon PST! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800
Passes are $195.00 and as mentioned, only 25 will be available. The next set will be on sale in February. Good luck!

For full details, please visit the VIP Pass page.

Updated: We're sold out - next set of tickets will be on sale Tuesday, February 7th!
]]> Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Monsters & Dames 2012 Art Book http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 MONSTERS & DAMES art book has been supersized to EIGHTY (80) pages of original illustrations, all wrapped up in a cover by renowned illustrator and conceptual artist (and ECCC guest) Adi Granov!

Since 2009, MONSTERS & DAMES art books and auctions have raised well over $20,000.00 for Seattle Children's Hospital, a premier child health care & pediatric center, recognized as one of the leading hospitals for children in the nation. The art book has sold out each year at the convention.

"We’ve created not only a unique collectible that spotlights our show’s amazing and diverse roster of artists, animators and illustrators,” said ECCC Convention Director Jim Demonakos, “but it also allows us to give back to our local community by raising thousands of dollars each year for Seattle Children’s Hospital. It’s pretty special.”

The full-color, 9"x12", 80-page MONSTERS & DAMES hardcover is limited to 1150 individually numbered copies. The 2012 edition features contributions from some of the top names in comics, animation and illustration - visit our MONSTERS & DAMES page for the complete list!



]]> Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 New Media Guest! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 New Media Guests! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Voice Talent added! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 ECCC VIP Pass - on sale today at Noon! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800
Passes are $195.00 and will be extremely limited, first-come, first-served!

For full details, please visit the VIP Pass page.
]]> New Media Guest! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Introducing the ECCC Heroes! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Emerald City Caped Crusader and the Emerald City Caped Crusaderette!

The ECCC Hereos, as we call them, are all-new superheroes that were created in collaboration with superstar artist Michael Avon Oeming. You'll be seeing them pop up all over the place soon as they are also the new official mascots of the Emerald City Comicon!

Additionally, you'll get a chance to meet these heroes in person at the 2012 Emerald City Comicon - look for the Crusader and Crusaderette roaming the show floor during ECCC weekend!



]]> Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Introducing the ECCC VIP Program http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800
For full details, please visit the VIP Pass page
]]> New Media Guests! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 New Media Guest! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Tales From The Con! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Volunteer at ECCC! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 MINIONS, the backbone of how ECCC runs! Interested in being a volunteer? Just fill out our handy online Volunteer Application!]]> New Media Guest! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Emerald City Gaming! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800
Do you want to be a part of Emerald City Gaming? 32,000 people came to the show last year and this year promises to be even bigger. We are now accepting exhibitor and artist alley applications from qualified gaming companies, artists, writers and retailers for our brand new gaming area. If you're interested, please contact our Gaming Coordinator, Christian Kelley at cfkelley@gmail.com for more information.

Unleash your inner geek with Emerald City Gaming in 2012!

]]> Voice Talent added! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Tales From The Con debuts! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Media Guest #3 http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 ]]> Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 First Media Guest Announced: ADAM BALDWIN http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Geek Nation Tours http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Geek Nation Tours is offering a 7-day Seattle package that includes travel, hotel, tickets to ECCC and much more. The tour includes numerous stops around Puget Sound and a lot of fun tour activities as well.

For complete information, visit the Geek Nation Tours ECCC website!
]]> Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Hero Initiative http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 The Hero Initiative creates a financial safety net for comic creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work.


Since inception, the Hero Initiative has been fortunate enough to benefit over 40 creators and their families with over $400,000 worth of much-needed aid, fueled by your contributions!


The Hero Initiative has a fantastic webstore where you can check out a ton of great merchandise and help support this great cause!

]]> Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Travel Deals & Contest http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Alaska Airlines and Amtrak to offer deals to those traveling to ECCC in 2012!

We're also once again runnng a contest for everyone who uses the Alaska Airlines code to book their travel. Last year's lucky winner was James O'Kane and he won the same great prize package we're once again proud to offer:

  • 2 complimentary 3-Day passes to the 2013 Emerald City Comicon
  • A 3-night hotel stay at the Downtown Seattle Sheraton for ECCC 2013
  • Complimentary breakfast for 2 each morning at the Daily Grill
  • Dinner for 2 at Tulio (a Kimpton Restaurant)

Complete details on the travel deals and contest can be found on the Hotel & Travel Deals page!
]]> Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Tickets On Sale & Hotels Available http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 now on sale - buy in advance and save!

Additionally, working once again in conjunction with GTA, we've negotiated deals at local hotels for stay during ECCC! Check out all the info on the hotels page!]]> Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Guests Announced! http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Exhibitor & Artist Alley SOLD OUT http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Exhibitor and Artist Alley areas for 2012 are now sold out - this is a record for us, only two months after opening!

Click on the links above and follow the instructions if you'd like to get on our waiting lists.
2012 guest announcements and more coming soon...]]> Exhibitor & Artist Alley Applications Open http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/news/ Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700 Exhibitor and Artist Alley area for the 2012 Emerald City Comicon are open to all applicants!

Last year we sold out of space by September, so we encourage you to get your application in early to secure your space!]]>