COSMIC EVENTS
Comic Conventions, Events, and Appearances in 2023
2024 Dates - Coming Soon!
CITRUS COMIC, TOY AND ANIME FESTIVAL
LECANTO, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 7, 2023
HOURS:
Saturday (10/7): 10 AM – 4 PM
LOCATION:
Charles S. Dean, Sr. Educational Center
3800 S Lecanto Highway
Lecanto, FL 34461
LAKE COUNTY COMIC CONVENTION
GROVELAND, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Previous Comic Conventions, Events, and Appearances in 2023
FT LAUDERDALE CON
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 15, 2023
The second Ft-LauderdaleCon took place Sunday, January 15th at the Embassy Suites. Though a one day event – this show packed quite a punch. There were special guests: Tom DeFalco, Michael Golden, Renee Witterstaetter, Joe Rubinstein, and of course our own Martin T. Pierro plus a wide array of vendors with hundreds of thousands of comics, toys and more. Don’t miss out on the 2024 show – January 7th.
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CENTRAL FLORIDA COMIC CON
LAKELAND, FLORIDA - JANUARY 21 & 22, 2023
This was the 5th annual Central Florida Comic Con and was by far the BIGGEST and BEST one yet. We have had the privilege of attending four of their amazing shows and can honestly say that the Central Florida Comic Con has one of the best staffs who do a spectacular job of keeping things running smoothly. Beyond the great behind-the-scenes experience – it’s the attendees that make this show so special, some of the nicest comic fans must live in and around Lakeland, Florida. If you have never been to the Central Florida Comic Con, make plans to attend their 2024 show … because we are.
Check out the Central Florida Comic Con Photo Gallery Below!
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READ IT, WRITE IT BOOK FESTIVAL
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25, 2023
The Read It, Write It Book Festival was BACK for a second year and this time they upgraded to The Mall at Wellington Green. It was a beautiful location populated with some amazing authors, and hungry literary fans looking to get their read on in the mall. Not only did the show attract some amazing authors, but there were activities for readers of all ages and many informative and fascinating panels.
Check out the Read It, Write It Book Festival Photo Gallery Below!
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SUNRISE COMIC CON
SUNRISE, FLORIDA - MARCH 4, 2023
The City of Sunrise sure knows how to throw a Comic Con … now in it’s 5th year the Sunrise Comic Con was a success. We met new friends and reconnected with plenty of old ones. This is truly a neighborhood convention … giving the local community exactly what they want. From comics to cosplay, from comedy shows to video games … the Sunrise Comic Con delivered.
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COLLECTIVE CON
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MARCH 17-19, 2023
This was our first time at Collective Con and we were very impressed with how amazing this show was. With a great diverse lineup of guests, vendors and displays – Collective Con had something for everyone and if the smiles on the attendee’s faces were any indication – everyone DID in fact have a great time. We hope to return to Collective Con in 2024 and beyond! Make your plans now to be in Jacksonville, Florida for the NEXT Collective Con.
Check out the Collective Con Photo Gallery Below!
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FANEXPO: CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 24-26, 2023
This was our first out-of-state show since 2017 … and it was an amazing experience. First off this was not a little show … this was a HUGE convention with celebrity guests, cosplayers, vendors and of course comic creators. We were able to connect with part of the industry that is slightly out of our grasp in Florida, that alone was worth the price of admission. We didn’t know what to expect from Cleveland … and was surprised at what a chill city it was … and also very chilly.
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MEGACON
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 30 - APRIL 2, 2023
MegaCon 2023 lived up to the word MEGA in every way. This was a massive event with so many moving parts and so many great things to see and do. From comics to collectibles to celebrities to cosplay, MegaCon had it all. Having first appeared at MegaCon in 2009 we have seen this once little show grow and grow to now rival New York Comic Con as the largest East Coast event. With the ever changing world of fandom, MegaCon continues to evolve to keep it’s many attendees happy … and when we say “many” we mean it – rumor has it that 200,000 attended MegaCon 2023.
Check out the MegaCon Photo Gallery Below!
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TANOSHI CON
DELTONA, FLORIDA - APRIL 22, 2023
Tanoshi Con was a great one-day event held at the amazingly beautiful Center at Deltona in Deltona, Florida. It was very organized and well run event that served to entertain all who attended. We were lucky to be guested and placed in an area with many of our friends such as Steve Altier, Maria DeVivo, KOOLasHeck, and PikaBelleChu.
Check out the Tanoshi Con Photo Gallery Below!
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PALM BEACH MINI MAKER FAIRE
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MAY 20, 2023
The Palm Beach Mini Maker Faire took place at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium, we were lucky to be part of this great event that celebrated human creativity, showcasing engineering marvels, artistic masterpieces, scientific breakthroughs, and crafty innovations. We showed the attendees how we make our comics and had a few kids stop by for the Deep Space Tragedy coloring page. The Science Center is amazing all year round and we highly recommend that you check it out.
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TAMPA BAY TOY & COMIC EXPO
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 3, 2023
This was our first year at the Tampa Bay Toy & Comic Expo and we had an absolute great time. From reconnecting with old friends to making new ones this was a great comics and toy focused event. We really enjoyed this event, the room had great energy and the attendees were super friendly. We hope that this show continues for many years to come and that we can be part of it.
Check out the Tampa Bay Toy & Comic Expo Photo Gallery Below!
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LAKE COLLECT-A-CON
LEESBURG, FLORIDA - JUNE 4, 2023
The Lake Collect-A-Con was another “first time” show for us and we were happy that we went. This was a comic and toy show with a Star Wars flair in the Lake Square Mall. As malls are slowly fading away comic cons are great events to bring new life to these spaces and The Lake Collect-A-Con did bring the excitement that this mall needed. We were able to catch up with several friends including Matt Knowles (InSymmetry Creations), Rich Rivera (Scout Comics), and Roland Mann (SilverLine Comics).
Check out the Lake Collect-A-Con Photo Gallery Below!
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HEROESCON
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 16-18, 2023
What can be said about HeroesCon that hasn’t already been said? This is truly the COMIC “comic con”, where comic books and comic creators are the focus. Now in it’s 41st year HeroesCon has always and continues to be the show that you go to if you want to connect to the backbone of the industry. We had an amazing time and connected with so many fellow creators and friends. If you didn’t attend HeroesCon this year, we highly recommend that you do so in 2024.
Check out the HeroesCon Photo Gallery Below!
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INFINITY CON
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - JULY 8 & 9, 2023
Another successful InfinityCon is in the books. As with every year David (the show promoter) put his heard and soul into the show making sure everyone had a great time. InfinityCon is the show that Tallahassee needed, truly a capital event for the state’s capital. The 2024 dates have already been set July 6 & 7 … don’t miss out.
Check out the InfinityCon Photo Gallery Below!
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PAST PRESENT FUTURE - 30TH ANNIVERSARY
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
On September 1st, 1993, Past Present Future Comics & Games opened their West Palm Beach super-store, and now, after three thrilling decades, they celebrated this monumental milestone. We were honored to be invited to celebrate their 30th-anniversary with them and their awesome customers. It was an amazing event and we look forward to attending their 40th, 50th and even their 60th anniversary.
DAYTONA BEACH COMIC CONVENTION
DELAND, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 9 & 10, 2023
Another amazing Daytona Beach Comic Convention is in the books! As always a great time was had by all. We enjoy this convention because it brings together the comics community in Florida in a very relaxed setting. Beyond great artists, writers, and creators The Daytona Beach Comic Convention has some of the BEST comic vendors anywhere … if you’re looking for a particular issue – you’ll find it here. We hope to see YOU next year!
Check out the Daytona Beach Comic Convention Photo Gallery Below!
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OCALA COMIC CON
DELAND, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 16 & 17, 2023
This was our first time back to the Ocala Comic Con in years, and we were left wondering why. This was a spectacular show with super friendly attendees and major guests. Well run, well organized and a great time was had by all. We made many new friends and connect with a few old ones. From comics to toys to panels to cosplay – the Ocala Comic Con had it all. Next year this awesome show returns September 21 & 22, 2024 – you won’t want to miss it!
Check out the Ocala Comic Con Photo Gallery Below!
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