Rose City Comic Con 2019 Special Features Announced!
We just got a new release from the fine folks running Rose City Comic Con to announce some pretty awesome things they have going on this year. Full press release is below, but let’s talk about it for a moment. Really this is going to be me going through the press release, giving you my thoughts, then letting you read the whole thing after.
So enjoy
Oni Press and Dark Horse Comics has teamed up with RCCC this year for some awesome stuff. I love BOTH of these publishers and would LOVE for one of them to pick up Eynes Anthology and release it into the wild. Come on, you know you want to. I love it when publishers team up with cons to give a little something extra. I KNOW I’ve talked harshly about variants before, but I have always said that a variant from a show is different. It’s more like a souvenir from the show AND a comic, so it get’s a pass.
The University of Oregon is now offering a minor in Comics and Cartoon Studies? Looks like I’m about to become a Duck. I mean, not really, but if I was heading to college right now that would be a pretty awesome thing to minor in.
A special screening of Greg Rucka’s graphic novel turned ABC TV Show Stumptown? That sounds like fun. I probably wont go to it cause I tend to skip screenings at cons, but it does sound fun to be involved in that and a Q&A with the case and creator.
I don’t know what this is, but Java Monster is giving out free coffee inside and outside the show. This sounds amazing. There’s also some new local beer in the beed garden, which is GREAT, but come on….free coffee? SOLD! Or well, not sold cause it’s free.
Here is the exciting one, LEAKY CON will be there! This is pretty awesome if you are a Harry Potter fan for sure. I’ve never been but I’m excited to see it being included into RCCC!
I for one am excited and will do my best to get down there to attend and report on all the awesomeness. What in this release excites you?
Rose City Comic Con Announces Features for 2019 Convention
Oregon Convention Center Filled with Highlights from Dark Horse Comics, Oni Press, University of Oregon and more from September 13-15
Portland, OR (September 6, 2019) – Oregon’s premier comic con, Rose City Comic Con, is thrilled to announce exclusive offerings and unique features from partners for the 2019 show taking place at the Oregon Convention Center September 13 – September 15. Attendees can start planning their Rose City Comic Con experience and view the full schedule of activations at https://rosecitycomiccon.com.
With a focus on comics, comic creators, and the creative process Rose City Comic Con partners with Oni Press and Dark Horse Comics to give attendees an inside look at the art a chance to meet fan-favorite creators. Convention goers can visit Dark Horse Comics on the convention floor all three days of the show for exclusive releases, signings with creators, and snap a picture in their photobooth. Oni Press will also release Rick and Morty #41 and Invader Zim #46 exclusively at Rose City Comic Con. Both editions will be available at the merch booth at the show while supplies last. Portland artist, Ben Dewey, artist and author of I Was The Cat, published by Oni, will also be at the Helioscope booth on the show floor throughout the weekend to meet fans.
The University of Oregon will also have a large presence at the show. Unique to the university is their interdisciplinary Comics and Cartoon Studies minor. First in the country of its kind, this field of study offers an international, historical and critical perspective on the art of comics from across the artistic discipline. This diverse minor allows students to understand the art, visual media, and linguistics from a unique disciplinary lens. Prospective students and their families can meet with staff to ask questions about student life for local Ducks.
Stumptown, the highly anticipated ABC drama set in Portland and based on the graphic novel series premieres 9/25 at 10/9c. Join us for a special advance screening of the first episode followed by a Q&A with cast members Michael Ealy, Camryn Manheim, Tantoo Cardinal, Cole Sibus, Adrian Martinez, graphic novel author Greg Rucka and executive producers.
Those looking for a local beer throughout the weekend can stop by the Ninkasi beer garden and get a taste of Portland’s finest! Java Monster will be serving complimentary Java Monster, Espresso Monster, and Caffe Monster inside and outside the expo all weekend long!
Rose City Comic Con’s longest running sponsor Rainy Day Games returns for 2019 to present table top games while Portland Retro Gaming returns to offer classic arcade and console games filled with nostalgia. A full schedule of the gaming tournaments is available at https://rosecitycomiccon.com/gaming/
Potterheads have a unique opportunity to gather with other fans with the help of LeakyCon. LeakyCon is the world’s largest unofficial convention for fans of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. Lions, badgers, eagles, and snakes can meet new friends and house meet ups throughout the convention. There will also be a Charity House Cup Challenge benefitting the Harry Potter Alliance. Fans can also get their shopping done at their Wizarding Alley on the show floor and meet makers and craftsmen that love all things Harry Potter too.
Back again for 2019, is the ever-popular costume contest. Get dolled up in your best cosplay and show off your design skills to compete for cash prizes. Participants are limited, but all are welcome to attend and watch. Convention goers can register for the content at https://rosecitycomiccon.com/costumecontest/.
The party doesn’t stop at Rose City Comic Con when the convention floor closes for the night. Friday the 13th is sure to bring all things paranormal to the forefront on the haunted tour of Portland with Northwest Ghost Tours. The two hour walking tour will cover the most haunted 40 blocks in Portland. Those easily scared can instead opt into The Wizards Beer Festival at The Melody Events Center. A ticket to this magical after party includes tastings of over twenty magical beers, multiple magical photo ops, wizardy vendors, and live music from the Slytherin Sisters and DJ Dumbeldore.
WEBSITE: https://rosecitycomiccon.com/ is updated regularly with new guests, exciting exhibitors, and special programming.
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About Rose City Comic Con
Founded in 2011, Rose City Comic Con quickly became Portland’s largest and most diverse comics convention. Building from the strong, independent creative community in the city and combining well-known creators, celebrity guests, and cosplay enthusiasts in a family-friendly atmosphere, RCCC brings together a variety of passionate fans in one epic weekend.
About LeftField Media
LeftField Media, LLC is an events company focused on developing face-to-face events in a range of communities rooted in contemporary culture and shared passion. LeftField was formed in 2014 by Greg Topalian (President, LeftField Media) and is now owned by Topalian and Clarion Events Ltd. With a keen sense of the evolving needs of businesses and their consumers, as well as new opportunities created by change, LeftField takes a clean slate approach to its work. LeftField’s portfolio includes Awesome Con (awesomecon.com), Washington D.C.’s Comic Con; Rose City Comic Con (rosecitycomiccon.com), in Portland, O.R.; Big Easy Con (bigeasycon.com), in New Orleans, L.A.; and Anime NYC (animenyc.com), a Japanese pop culture festival in New York City. LeftField Media is headquartered in historic Trumbull, C.T. (leftfieldmedia.com).