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Counting Down to Long Beach Comic-Con with Martha Donato

Those of you that have followed me for awhile (and if you’re not, please do so now on Twitter, @The_Con_Fluence), know that Long Beach Comic-Con (LBCC) is one of my favorite tour stops of the year. So, it should be no surprise to you that I’m counting down the days until their next show, this November 3rd-November 4th. In anticipation of the show, I’m here with my annual interview Martha Donato, President of Mad Event Management. Continue reading

Gallery: LONG BEACH COMIC EXPO 2012

This past weekend the good folks that bring you the Long Beach Comic & Horror Con each fall brought us their one day Spring show, the Long Beach Comic Expo. The Realm Cast was there nerding out with some of the great artists & writers we’ve come to know and love over the years. Check out our full gallery from the show floor. Continue reading

The Long Beach Comic Expo Keeps Growing

May 11th marked the third year in a row that the Long Beach Convention Center played host to the ever-expanding one-day Long Beach Comic Expo (LBCE). Just as in the past, with a strong focus on comics and their creators, LBCE delivered an awesome day of comic fun. Continue reading

The Con-Fluence Cons-of-the-Month: May Edition

As we edge further and further into what many call “Con Season,” it becomes increasingly more exciting to look at the many shows around the country. May features one of my very favorite shows, so I’m especially excited about this month’s calendars.

Here are my top five cons of May, 2012: Continue reading

Long Beach Comic Expo Announces Workshops with DC52 & Dr. Who Writer

With only 21 days to go, Long Beach Comic Expo has just announced exclusive workshops for those seeking to make it in the comic business.  Continue reading

Interview: Martha Donato of Long Beach Comic Con and Expo

Those of you that have followed me for awhile (and if you’re not, please do so now on Twitter, @The_Con_Fluence), know that I’ve consistently enjoyed the last few years of Long Beach Comic-Con (LBCC), as well as their smaller one day sibling, the Long Beach Comic Expo (LBCE) the last few years. In fact, as of Sunday of WonderCon I began my countdown to the May 12th LBCE (as of this writing there are only 32 days to go!). In anticipation of the show, I requested another interview with the always gracious, Martha Donato, President of MAD Event Management, so that she could fill us in on some new details for this year’s show. Continue reading

Gallery: LONG BEACH COMIC CON 2011 Cosplay

This year’s Long Beach Comic & Horror Con had no shortage of people in cosplay. All around efforts ranging from not bad to pretty damn good. Enjoy the gallery after the jump. Continue reading

LONG BEACH COMIC CON comes to a close

How did LBCC do their junior year? Continue reading

Long Beach Comic & Horror Con announces Masquerade Ball

by: Cesar Aguirre     source: Press Release

Long Beach Comic-Con 2010

The Masquerade Party of the weekend! Continue reading

LONG BEACH COMIC CON EXHIBITOR UPDATE

by: Cesar Aguirre     source: Press Release

Long Beach Comic-Con 2010Aspen Comics, BOOM! Studios, IDW and Top Cow Making Only Southern California Appearances For The Rest Of The Year! Continue reading