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Special Guest Announced for Saturday’s King Kon!

Saturday August 3, 2013 will be the next King Kon, and there is a special guest to announce for the new show.

Talent-CaldwellWho is Coming?

Talent Caldwell is the creator behind the upcoming animated web comic, Superunknown. In the past, he has worked for Top Cop Productions, Marvel, and DC Comics. He was also one of the first employees at Aspen comics. He is noted for his work on Fathom, but he has also worked on such titles as Action Comics, Gen13, Spectacular Spider-Man, and WildC.A.T.S. Caldwell will be selling prints and taking commissions for original work. You can learn more about Superunknown through his website, which can be found by following this link.

Still Tables Available

As of this writing, there are still a few tables available. Contact DLBARGER313@gmail.com for more information about the $40 tables available.

To learn more about King Kon, please follow this link.

King Kon is Returning in a Little Over a Week!

The calendar is counting down the days until we have the third King Kon of the year. The bulk of con season is winding down, and we continue to get closer to Detroit Fanfare. King Kon is a great show to visit in the interim. King Kon will be at the same location it has been at (Allen Park Key Masonic Lodge) from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on August 3, 2013. Admission for adults (anyone over 12 years old) is still on $2, and kids still get in free.

Many of you have been to a King Kon over the last year and know it gives a great opportunity to find great deals. If you are looking for comics, you will find great deals. If you are looking for trades, you will find great deals. If you are looking for toys, you will find great deals.

I enjoy working at King Kon as it is a great way to meet many of you and discuss comics, toys, and the website. Also, I end up going home with a handful of items which I have found from dealers. I look forward to seeing many of you there.

If you are a dealer and are interested in a table, there are still a few left. Contact Dennis at DLBARGER313@gmail.com for more information. Tables start as low as $40 for the day.

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King Kon is Just in Time for Father’s Day

King Kon is only a few days away and it is fitting how this quarter’s show falls on Father’s Day weekend. Saturday will be a fitting day to visit King Kon.

As a Father

Silver Age comics

Silver Age comics

As a father, I love when my daughter finds enjoyment in something I like. Sometimes that comes in the form of looking in my rearview mirror while driving and seeing that she is singing along to a song I have enjoyed for twenty years or more. Other times, I might get a warm feeling when I am reading her a story I grew up with. One special bond we share, though, is a love of superheroes. Shows like King Kon can give a father and child the opportunity to share their love of a particular character or superhero series without dealing with the hustle and bustle of a major convention.

Sharing the Memories

Some of my favorite moments in our Detroit area comic book store come when I see a father pointing out toys in the store he grew up with. Kids are often amazed how their parents played with the “old” toys we have on our shelves. The youngest generation wonders how we managed to get enjoyment out of these little action figures or vehicles which did not have automatic parts or controllers. They must think we lived in a simpler time (well, we did…but that is another article). I am looking forward to seeing those moments this weekend at King Kon.

What Might You Find?

You might be surprised by some of the items you find. Maybe you can find that old board game you and your father used to play with years ago. Maybe you will find a copy of a comic your dad picked up for you during a quick run for milk. You might find a toy you used to play with as he read the paper. You might even find a gift for Father’s Day at King Kon for the old man or even for yourself.

For more information about King Kon, please follow this link.