Oct
26
11:00 AM11:00

Amazing Grace Comic Con

  • 2325 East 3rd Street Long Beach, CA, 90814 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

VENDOR SPACE CONFIRMED: A creator friend of mine has just helped start up a new local indie comics and art event in his Long Beach neighborhood, sponsored by a nearby church. Spaces were cheap at just $10 each, but vendors are required to bring their own tables and chairs to the indoor gym the Con will be taking place at. I’m curious to see how it turns out for its first time, but also happy to see some other creator friends again.

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Oct
5
4:00 PM16:00

Electric Park

VENDOR SPACE CONFIRMED: I have just purchased an outdoor space for this returning community fair. I will have my six issues of Damn Tourists, limited copies of a special Figure-Of-Speech Mongoose comic strip collection, and new comic artwork in my portfolio showing my two latest projects: Cosmic Force Crossroads Finale Part Two, and Damn Tourists #7: Face Rocks and Scooter Races, taking place in South Dakota.

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May
18
2:00 PM14:00

Reseda Rising Artwalk

  • West Sherman Way Reseda, CA, 91335 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

RESULTS: I was so happy for this always-exciting local valley show to return after a 5-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This time around, extra tables and chairs were provided, giving me lots of space for both my books, portfolio, and for sketching. I did some pretty good sales as well, choosing a prime booth location near the food trucks and main stage. Regardless of sales, this show remains a fun event that never fails to put smiles on everyone’s faces.

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Apr
27
10:00 AM10:00

Ana-Con

RESULTS: Much like Simi Valley, I made much less in sales than last year at this show. However, vendor tables (as well as attendee admission) is free, as it takes place in a public library within the city of Anaheim. As with most smaller shows, I got some extra time to chat with vendor buddies.

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Mar
29
to Mar 31

Wondercon

  • Anaheim Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

RESULTS: Despite the stormy weather, I made my best sales at this show in the 9 years that I’ve been a vendor in their Small Press area. It appeared that more people stayed in the hall, especially on Saturday, when the rain was the heaviest, and explored more of the show than usual. That brought them over to SP and the many creative tables there, including mine. I made decent sales across all three of my books: Cosmic Force trade, Damn Tourist and Figure of Speech Mongoose floppies.

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Feb
25
10:00 AM10:00

Simi Valley Toy and Comic Fest

RESULTS: I didn’t do as well sales-wise as last year, or especially during their first year back in 2020, but I did get to chat with two long-time friends/vendors, and even legendary producer/storyboard artist Larry Houston. We got to talk about the classic superhero cartoons he worked on that I watched growing up, as well as a brief discussion on the then-upcoming X-Men ‘97 animated series, a follow-up to the original 1992 series he did various work on.

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Jan
28
10:00 AM10:00

Pasadena Comic Con

RESULTS: It was a great and fun first show of the year! I did a few more sales than usual at this event, and I got to meet Taimak, a.k.a. “Bruce Leroy Green” from the ‘80s martial arts comedy musical classic “Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon.”

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Dec
1
to Dec 3

Los Angeles Comic Con (waiting on free CAPS table availability)

  • Los Angeles Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Similar to last year, I plan on splitting the Comic Arts Professional Society exhibitor booth with one or two other members. I requested to be a vendor at the free booth through our CAPS organization, so I’m just waiting on a confirmation to see if I’m one of the members chosen to be present at the booth. Since the event is three months away, it may be a month or two before I get confirmation. I will keep you all in the loop as always!

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Nov
18
11:00 AM11:00

Whittier Comic Fest ( Confirmed)

UPDATE: Both my vendor application and Whittier Business Licenses have been processed, so I am all set to exhibit at this pre-Thanksgiving weekend show for the first time. Looking back at another convention I did the weekend before Turkey Day (Long Beach Comic Con 2013) that turned out very well in both show attendance and book sales for me, I am very curious to see how this event turns out.

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Oct
22
5:00 PM17:00

The Fanbase Weekly

I make my return as a guest to this fantastic podcast series hosted by talented friends Barbra and Bryant Dillon of Fanbase Press. Find out what comic, sci-fi, or horror topics myself and the hosts will be discussing when the show posts live the next day on the 23rd of October.

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Oct
21
10:00 AM10:00

Valor Con

UPDATE: I have now been confirmed as an artist vendor at this event. At the request of the promoter, who also had a table at the Cosmic Comic Fest last month, I will be bringing back my Figure-Of-Speech Mongoose comic strip collections (limited 15 copies).

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Oct
14
4:00 PM16:00

Electric Park Festival

This event was formerly known as Monterey Park Geranium and Art Festival, where I exhibited at from 2016-2019. This new version appears to be more of a general festival with games, music, food, and vendors. I am in the process of securing my outdoor vendor spot this week. More details to come!

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Sep
16
12:00 PM12:00

Cosmic Comic Fest

  • The Garcia Center for the Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This is a new show for me, that I nearly forgot I applied to a few months earlier. It will be a free table, as the event promoter is only asking for an art donation from me. Taking place at an Art center in San Bernardino, I am curious to see who and how many folks in the area turn out to attend the show. As always, more details to come!

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Sep
2
to Sep 3

Long Beach Comic Con (Awaiting updates on free CAPS booth)

  • Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This will be my first time since 2016 being an artist vendor here. Like the event title states, I am currently waiting for an update from my organization CAPS (Comic Arts Professional Society) regarding a confirmation on being an exhibitor at the CAPS booth, similar to how I tabled at both LA Comic Con last year, and Comic Con Revolution this past spring. I will add updates here as they happen, so stay tuned!

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Aug
12
6:00 PM18:00

Comic Con in Conversation

This is my first time putting together an indie creator event. With help from the shop event coordinator who suggested a part roundtable discussion, part in-store signing, I was able to contact the right creators from my large pool of Artist Alley friends from past conventions. I am very much looking forward to how this turns out.

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Aug
3
7:00 PM19:00

SKETCH UP! Online Show

I was recently chosen to be the latest artist guest on this Facebook video show, hosted by popular and talented artist Mog Park. I will be doing live sketches, discussing my series “Damn Tourists,” and much more. This can be viewed through Streamyard via Facebook at 7 pm pacific time.

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Jun
11
11:00 AM11:00

Anime Street Market

The second outdoor festival I recently heard of. Despite the name, all types of art and comics will be presented at this show, held in the parking lot of Dreamworld Comics in Culver City, the site of a former gas station. This will also be the very first show that I will be exhibiting at on my birthday.

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Jun
7
12:00 PM12:00

Nostalgic Comics: In-Store Signing

This one is confirmed as of a Facebook chat this week. My third comic shop signing this year, and my very first time at Nostalgic Comic Shop, run by the awesome Peter Mellini. Mr. Mellini was also the promoter of the East LA CAPE (Comic Arts and Pop culture Expo) back in 2017, which is how I met him. Should be another great experience much like Comic Bug and Hi De Ho Comics. Stay tuned!

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Jun
3
10:00 AM10:00

Shangri-LA Market

  • 4621 Valley Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90032 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of two outdoor art festivals that I just recently heard about. Located in El Sereno, this event is described as a classic artwalk where the vendors bring their own materials, including tables and chairs along with their merchandise and signage. More information will be announced once the vendor space payment process is sent out and completed.

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May
20
to May 21

Comic Con Revolution

  • Ontario Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

UPDATE: My appearance at this event is now confirmed. I will be one of three creators at the CAPS (Comic Arts Professional Society) Exhibitor booth 204, along with Steven Prince of the “Monster Matador” series, and Eddie DeAngelini of the “Collectors” series. Mr. DeAngelini also runs Geoffrey’s Hi De Ho Comics with his wife Kristen.

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May
13
10:00 AM10:00

Pearl Con

  • Daniel Pearl Magnet High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

My participation in this event is not confirmed at this time, but the opportunity was extended to me through an email earlier this week. The show promoter who reached out to me was one of my customers at last year’s Reseda Summer Art Fest, so it’s a great connection to start. I will provide more information once I receive it as well.

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Apr
28
to Apr 30

Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con

  • Las Vegas Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

UPDATE: In addition to promoting and selling my Damn Tourists book series and displaying my original comic book art at the show, I will also be participating in a “Swag Hunt,” similar to Wondercon. Three other CAPS members along with artists friends of ours will also be a part of it. There will be two other convention activities that I will be included in: Force Friday (Free Star Wars sketches), and Kid’s Day on Sunday (Free sketches for kids).

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Apr
12
12:00 PM12:00

The Comic Bug: In-store signing

It’s the first of two comic shop signings for me! I haven’t done one since 2015 at Pulp Fiction Comics in Culver City, and the former Meltdown Comics in Hollywood. I will have my six-issue Damn Tourists series on hand, as well as my original comic book art portfolio for viewing. If you work near the area, swing by either during your lunch break, or if you get off work before 5 p.m.

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Mar
24
to Mar 26

Wondercon

  • Anaheim Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It will be year eight for me at my best-performing and therefore favorite convention! I will have copies of the new sixth issue of Damn Tourists, three trades of Cosmic Force, and Damn Tourists custom fridge magnets that will be for players of a convention treasure hunt!

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Feb
5
10:00 AM10:00

Simi Valley Toy and Comic Fest

My first show of 2023! This small local event, starting back in February 2020, returned back in July 2021, but the Co-Vid delta strain surge kept me away for another two years. It will be interesting to see how the crowd is with the different ways large and small-scale events have returned the past year or so.

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Dec
2
to Dec 4

L.A. Comic Con

  • Los Angeles Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thanks to the comic shops The Comic Bug, Collector’s Paradise, and my organization CAPS (Comic Arts Professional Society), I was able to apply and receive one of two free tables at next month’s Los Angeles Comic Con. I will be promoting both CAPS and my own comic series “Damn Tourists.” while I’m there. More details to come.

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Jul
9
to Jul 10

Reseda Summer Art Fest

Formerly known as Reseda Rising Artwalk and Night Market, this event has a great history of drawing enthusiastic crowds of people from all ages. I will have my five issues of Damn Tourists with some original comic book art from the recently completed issue six. More details to come!

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