2016 NWI COMIC-CON COMIC CON
SOUVENIR PROGRAM AARON MILLER
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MIKE NORTON
TIM SEELEY
HILARY BARTA
JIM TERRY
GENE HA
K. LYNN SMITH
BILL REINHOLD
LINDA LESSMANN
ELLIOTT SERRANO
MICHAEL MORECI
ASHLEY WITTER
ASH MACZKO
PHILO BARNHART
DAN DOUGHERTY
DIRK MANNING
DOUGLAS KLAUBA
“GABO” BAUTISTA
Our Sincere Thanks to our Generous Sponsors!
Skyline Snowie
Lynn’s Furniture
Jethroe Smith DDS
Miner Electronics
Pokro Brewing Co.
CORY HAMSCHER
Chemshaw 13 DonutZ & Comics
MATTHEW WAITE
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SPECIAL THANKS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS The following individuals and businesses were huge contributors and supporters during the planning of the 2016 NWI Comic-Con. • Cory Hamscher Comic Book Artist • Dane Mamula Halls of St. George • Gabriel + Kathryn Mauch Grindhouse Cafe • James Rhone Creative Comics • James Sterna comics-x-aminer.com • Javy Esquivel Short Pro Media • Joe & Robyn Pokropinski Pokro Brewing Company • Josh Baylock Devil’s Due Publishing • Julio Guerra & Miguel Cisneros www.societyfound.com • Matt Valuckis www.vasinvictor.com
EVENT SPONSORS:
Skyline Snowie Hobart, IN / Platinum Sponsor Lynn’s Furniture Schererville, IN / Platinum Sponsor Jethroe Smith, DDS & Sandy Dyer, IN / Gold Sponsor Miner Electronics Munster, IN / Gold Sponsor Pokro Brewing Company, Inc. Griffith, IN / Silver Sponsor Chemshaw 13 Donutz & Comics Crown Point, IN / Silver Sponsor Happy Days Comics, LLC. Hammond, IN / Friends of the NWI Comic-Con Sponsor Edward Jones advisor Russell Kietzman Plymouth, IN / Friends of the NWI Comic-Con Sponsor
THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!!! Brian & Kelly Grabinski THANK YOU to EVERYBODY that donated funds and items ALL OF YOUR DONATIONS ARE SINCERELY APPRECIATED!!!! All proceeds will be divided equally between the Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids Foundation (NICK) and the Humane Society Calumet Area.
2016 NWI COMIC-CON SCHEDULE SCHEDULED TIME: 11:30am - 12:00pm
“Create-A-Character” with Cory!
Ever wonder what it would be like to collaborate on making a comic book Hero or Villain with a top professional? In this fun-and-educational session, local Northwest Indiana artist Cory Hamscher (Avengers Academy, Marvel Adventures Spider-Man, X-Men Forever) creates two new characters right before your eyes! Incorporating audience members participation via ideas and suggestions! Come see—and join in—the creative process! This live on-stage event will be moderated by local Northwest Indiana native Matt Valuckis TIME: 11:15am PRESENTER: Brian Grabinski ACTIVITY: Welcome to the 2016 NWI Comic-Con
TIME: 1:45pm - 2:15pm PRESENTERS: Cosplay Judges TBD ACTIVITY: Cosplay Group Presentations
TIME: 11:30am - 12:00pm PRESENTERS: Cory Hamscher & Matt Valuckis ACTIVITY: Create-A-Character with Audience Participation
TIME: 2:15pm - 2:30pm ACTIVITY: Adult Participant Group Photo
TIME: 12:15pm - 12:30pm ACTIVITY: Parade Participant Group Photo TIME: 12:30pm - 1:00pm PRESENTERS: Luis Marquez / Matt Valuckis ACTIVITY: Children's Cosplay Parade TIME: 1:00pm - 1:15pm ACTIVITY: Teen Participant Group Photo TIME: 1:15pm - 1:45pm PRESENTERS: Luis Marquez / Matt Valuckis ACTIVITY: Teen Cosplay Competition
TIME: 4:15pm - 4:45pm PRESENTERS: Luis Marquez ACTIVITY: Conga / Second Line TIME: 4:45pm - 5:15pm PRESENTERS: Brian Grabinski / Luis Marquez / Matt Valuckis / Cosplay Contest Judges ACTIVITY: Cosplay Award Ceremony and Cory Raffle Winners Announced
TIME: 2:30pm - 3:30pm PRESENTERS: Luis Marquez ACTIVITY: Adult Cosplay Competition TIME: 3:30pm - 3:45pm PRESENTERS: Matt Valuckis ACTIVITY: Walk on / Non Competing Cosplay TIME: 3:45pm - 4:15pm PRESENTERS: Kanarak Indiana Fantasy Larp ACTIVITY: Kanarak is a live action role play (LARP) based in Northwest Indiana. They present an on-stage demonstration of their groups activities.
TIME: 5:15pm - 5:30pm PRESENTERS: ShortPro Studios ACTIVITY: 2016 NWI Comic-Con Video Presentation TIME: 5:30pm - 7:00pm PRESENTERS: Underground Prophets ACTIVITY: LIVE MUSIC! Presented by ‘The Underground Prophets’ They are a Northwest Indiana / Metro Chicagoland Band. Party Rock, Dance, 80's New Wave, 80's Hair Metal, 90's College Rock, Today's Hits, with a touch of Country.
NOTE: ALL LIVE EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE MAIN STAGE
2016 NWI COMIC-CON PANELS
“Creating Comics With The Pros” SCHEDULED TIME: 12:15pm - 1:15pm
WRITE OR WRONG: How to Become a Successful Comic Creator
2016 COSPLAY CONTEST JUDGES JAMES WULFGAR
CASEY RENEE
JESS CWIK
JOHN QUADE
LAUREN FAITS
BETHANY
Cosawesome Studios
Casey Renee Cosplay
PRESENTER: Dirk Manning (Professional Writer)
SCHEDULED TIME: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Digital Coloring Fundamentals “Running with Crayons” PRESENTER: Ben Hunzeker (Professional Colorist)
SCHEDULED TIME: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
“Kickstarting Your Comics” PRESENTER: Wesley Sun (Publisher at Sun Bros Studios)
Fandom Tandem
Geek Girl Chicago
CosTacular Studios
ALEXANDER
Alex B. Cosplay
SCHEDULED TIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Starting a Career in Comics as a Writer PRESENTER: Patrick Trahey (Publisher at Sol Comics)
LUIS “BARF”
MARQUEZ
NOTE: THE PANEL ROOM IS LOCATED IN THE NORTH WEST CORNER OF THE LOBBY
Event Emcee
MATT VALUCKIS Event Emcee
‘The Underground Prophets’
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C. ARTIST ALLEY C001 Michael Moreci (Special Guest) C002 Tom Kelly C003 Pui Che C004 Erik Hodson’s Illustrations C005 HomeTeam Caricature (Mike Giba) C006 DJ Corchin C007 Donovan Scherer C008 Matthew Hansel C009 Steve Palenica C010 Mikey Babinski
B. ARTIST ALLEY B001 Philo Barnhart (Honored Guest) B002 Silver Phoenix Ent. (Charles D. Moisant) B003 Michael Publishing (The Collector) B004 Bill Hallier B005 Justin Castaneda B006 Catherine Satrun, Sarah Satrun & Celina Barajas B007 Lynn Shaffstall (Meep & Muskrat) B008 Ali Cantarella B009 Ashley Erickson B010 Gabo Bautista (Special Guest)
F. ARTISAN ALLEY F001 Anastasia Obscura F002 Man or Monster Studios F003 Katrina Catizone F004 Epyon 5 (Michael Jones) F005 Geeks A GoGo F006 Destiny’s Dead Time Pets F007 Button What F008 Button What
E. ARTISAN ALLEY E001 Franken Werks Studios E002 Franken Werks Studios E003 Eliza Stockfisch E004 Eric the Quilter E005 Abbots Hollow E006 Abbots Hollow E007 Crafters Craze E008 Lori Lockhart
D. ARTIST ALLEY D001 Guzman Gloves LLC. (Chris Guzman) D002 Julio Guerra D003 Jorge “Qetza” Garza D004 Angel Onofre D005 Gavin Smith D006 Joel Siegal D007 Jonathan La Manta D008 Secret Panel
J. DEALERS J001 TCS Conventions J002 Brethern Armoury J003 Rivertown Entertainment J004 Murtz Comics
I. DEALERS I001 RC Comics I002 Tomkat Comics
H. DEALERS H001 Devil’s Due Entertainment H002 Amazing Fantasy Books & Comics H003 SureFire Collectibles H004 Otaku Hobbies H005 Dragon’s Refuge H006 Creative Comics H007 Defiant Comics H008 Fuzzy Fish Collectibles
G. DEALERS G001 Happy Days Comics G002 Plush in the USA G003 Tenth Planet G004 It’s A Block Party G005 Kaminsky Kandids Photography
SG. SPECIAL GUEST SG001 Team Combat SG002 Team Combat SG003 Kanrak Venture SG004 The International School of Comics SG005 Ben Hunzeker SG006 Magic, Music, and More
CP. COSPLAY CORNER CP001 Cosawesome Studios CP002 Cosawesome Studios CP003 Fandom Tandem CP004 Costumers With A Cause CP005 Shoot First Cosplay CP006 Short Pro Studios CP007 Casey Renee Cosplay CP007 Joe Pryde - Art & Cosplay CP008 SouthShore Ghostbusters CP009 The 501st Legion
SD. SNACK DEALERS SD001 Skyline Snowie SD002 Skyline Snowie SD003 Lady’s Gourmet Popcorn SD004 Grindhouse Cafe SD005 Crown Point Girl Scouts
K. DEALERS K001 Toycon K002 Big Al’s Comics
CH. CHARITIES CH001 Humane Society Calumet Area CH002 Northwest Indiana Cancer Kids Foundation (NICK)
EVENT DJ DJ Johnny Milch
EVENT EMCEES Luis “Barf” Marquez (Cosplay Contest Commentator) Matt Valuckis (Event Commentator)
NWI. NWI COMIC-CON TABLES NWI001 Cosplay Registration NWI002 Cosplay Registration NWI003 Exhibitor / Admission Check In Table NWI004 Exhibitor / Admission Check In Table NWI005 NWI Merchandise Table NWI006 NWI Merchandise Table
Drop by the Devil’s Due Entertainment Booth H001 to learn more.
Text “NWICON” to 44222 to win $500 in FREE comics!
A. SMALL PRESS PUBLISHERS A001 Instant Press Comics (David Gruba) A002 Sol Comics (Patrick Trahey) A003 Sun Bros Studios (Wesley Sun) A004 Solution Squad LLC. (Jim McClain) A005 A&O Comics (Ben Miller) A006 Floor 13 Studios (J. Adam Farster)
HG. HONORED GUESTS HG001 Aaron Miller HG002 Dan Dougherty HG003 Dirk Manning HG004 Douglas Klauba HG005 Matthew Waite
VP. VIP GUESTS VP001 Gene Ha VP002 Mike Norton VP003 Tim Seeley VP004 Jim Terry VP005 Hilary Barta VP006 Bill Reinhold VP007 Linda Lessmann VP008 K. Lynn Smith VP009 Elliott Serrano VP010 Cory Hamscher
2016 NWI COMIC-CON GUEST TABLE NUMBERS
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