BALTIMORE COMIC-CON thanks CONTRIBUTORS FOR 2011’S SUCCESS
Media release — The Baltimore Comic-Con would like to prolong a gracious “Thank You!” to all of those who assisted make our 12th annual show a success! The success of the show would not have been possible without the contributions of our exhibitors, guests, as well as staff. We would particularly like to say thanks to the fans that went to the weekend’s events. Without you, the show just might not have happened!
Much of the show’s success was made possible by the attendance of our guest of Honor, Stan Lee, who made his very first appearance at the show this year. As a founding dad of marvel Comics, Lee’s existence was a fantastic draw to fans, retailers, as well as guests alike. In addition to his appearance at the show for autographs as well as photos, Lee was likewise the focus of a special panel moderated by Jimmy Palmiotti.
We would likewise like to say thanks to the guest charities who went to the show — the Hero Initiative, Comic book legal defense Fund (CBDLF), the Baltimore Human Society, as well as the ‘Ringo Scholarship Fund — who collectively increased over $14,000 to support their deserving causes.
“The CBLDF increased $5,000 at Baltimore Comic-Con thanks to the generosity of Baltimore’s amazing neighborhood of comics fans,” stated Charles Brownstein, executive director of the Comic book legal defense Fund. “We’re grateful to Marc Nathan as well as his entire team for putting one of the most enthusiastic as well as well-attended comics centric shows in the US, as well as for assisting the CBLDF raise these much needed funds!”
“Our 12th annual show was our most significant show to date,” stated Marc Nathan, show promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. “After years of requests from fans to bring Stan Lee to Baltimore, 2011 seemed like the best time, as well as the weekend’s success shown it! We are elated with exactly how well the fans got Stan as well as are already planning of what we can do to top this year’s show in 2012.”
With attendance up over last year, a extremely successful as well as pleasurable costume contest, as well as the sixth year holding the Harvey awards among the show’s highlights, the successes can barely be measured. We can’t wait to begin making announcements for next year’s show!
Save the Date! Baltimore Comic-Con 2012!
That’s right! mark your calendars now for next year’s Baltimore Comic-Con, which will take location the weekend of September 8-9, 2012 at the Baltimore Convention Center, as well as we’ll see YOU in Baltimore!
Contact Information
Please utilize the complying with e-mail addresses to get in touch with the Baltimore Comic-Con:
press@baltimorecomiccon.com – for any type of general press queries or to be added to our pr distribution
promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com – for requesting exhibitor, publisher, as well as artist alley applications
registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com – for queries about submitted registrations
harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com – for communications concerning the Harvey awards ceremony as well as banquet
general@baltimorecomiccon.com – for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 13th year of bringing the comic book market to the Baltimore as well as Washington D.C. area. With a guest listing unrivaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held September 8-9, 2012. For much more information, please go to www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey awards are one of the comic book industry’s oldest as well as many respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 7 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys acknowledge exceptional achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only market awards nominated as well as chosen by the full body of comic book professionals. For much more information, please go to www.harveyawards.org.
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