WonderPost 2023: Freakazoid, Toddland, Lord Mesa, Jeff Pina

Some quick calendar math tells us we’re more than halfway through winter in the U.S., which means WonderCon and the spring convention season are mere weeks away. Early bird pricing is over, but you can still get single-day badge(s) to all three days of WonderCon here!

Today, we’ve got a fresh batch of appearance updates, Exhibit Hall assignments, and art teases. Here’s a roundup of some of the recent news you may have missed:

Animators Tom Ruegger and Paul Rugg (aka Freakazoid) used their voices to let us know they will be part of multiple WonderCon panels about Animaniacs, Freakazoid, Pinky & the Brain, Tiny Toons, and more.

WONDERCON IN ANAHEIM, MARCH 23-25! I'll be joining Paul Rugg, the voice behind Freakazoid, at WONDERCON! Join us, won't you? Hang out! Talk cartoons! We'll do panels about Animaniacs, Freakazoid, Pinky & the Brain, Tiny Toons, and the ingredients in new Cinnabon Pudding! pic.twitter.com/oKeyFitPXQ
— Tom Ruegger (@tomruegger) February 7, 2023

Per JL Grillo, both he and Kaj EK will be bringing their wares as WonderCon vendors.

We’re (me and @ksanzo) gonna be vending at WonderCon this coming March! ✨⭐️✨
— JL Grillo (@JL_Grillo) February 6, 2023

Heidi Macdonald of Comicsbeat.com put out a call looking for contributors for on-the-ground coverage of springtime conventions, including WonderCon.

It's a brutal time for comics media, but the Beat is actually looking to add a few people to our team. DM me here with clips if interested

1) Looking for on the ground folks to help cover #ECCC March 2-5 in Seattle, #Wondercon Mar. 24-26, LA, & #C2E2 in Chicago Mar 31-Apr 2

/1
— Heidi MacDonald (@Comixace) February 6, 2023

After three years of not attending conventions, Lord Mesa is making a triumphant return to the scene in March, and WonderCon is on the itinerary.

Hey Folks!! Hope you all had a great weekend!!
So I know I’ve been a little coy about my upcoming convention appearances so here’s the official announcement!!! pic.twitter.com/oteVnorHPo
— Lord Mesa (@lordmesa) February 6, 2023

Project Naosis confirmed they will be exhibiting this year at, among others, WonderCon and some other little event happening in July.

Upcoming CONs confirmed THATS we are exhibiting. 2023 and more being confirmed.

ATL COMIC CON

WONDERCON

BIG LICK COMIC CON

SDCC

HERSHEY CON

TERRIFIC CON

BALTIMORE COMIC CON
— Project Naosis (@ProjectNaosis) February 7, 2023

Sean Von Gorman revealed WonderCon is on his con schedule for 2023.

C2E2, SDCC, NYCC, and Baltimore.
— Sean Von Gorman (of Comics) is at #C2E2 Booth W-9 (@VonGormanArt) February 8, 2023

Pick up one (or all!) of these adorable prints of Devastator, Omega Supreme, and Grimlock from Transformers or Boba Fett from Star Wars. These were created and recently shared by Jeff Pina, who you will be able to find at Artist Alley #C-59.

WonderCon is coming!!!! Will you be there? I will! Artist Alley!!! Here's two new prints you'll see at my booth!!!

#wondercon #sdcc @SD_Comic_Con #devastaor #transformers #omegasupreme #hasbro #autobot #decepticon #art #print #cute #fun #anaheim #g1 #80s pic.twitter.com/Ho2zoc39L9
— Jeff Pina Makes Art (@JeffPina78) February 9, 2023

New WonderCon prints! Vintage Toy Boba Fett! G1 Grimlock!!! I collect toys too, can you tell? ARTIST ALLEY C-59!!!#Wondercon #sdcc @SD_Comic_Con #Transformers #starwars #bobafett #grimlock #80s #toy #art #print #cute #chibi #artwork pic.twitter.com/6EeEtqq2gr
— Jeff Pina Makes Art (@JeffPina78) February 10, 2023

High-five to Patrick Ballesteros for this tease of a Conan the Barbarian piece.

Cooking up something new for @WonderCon. “It’s what is best in life!” If you know you know and if so high five!!! pic.twitter.com/JFflLxxwBf
— Patrick Ballesteros WONDERCON A-07 (@PatrickBallest) February 10, 2023

Hannah Strauss’ creation Joe Plant will be putting his roots down all weekend at Small Press #S-36.

JOE PLANT has received his table assignment in the Small Press section of WonderCon. Come visit him at SP-36!😊🌱🌿💚 pic.twitter.com/PBD4YsPXi3
— JoePlant2021⤴️🧬🌿🌱🍃 (@JoePlant2021) February 10, 2023

Speaking of Exhibit Hall assignments, Hora Tora Studios announced they will be posted up at Artist Alley #E-54.

Artist Alley E-54 at @WonderCon, bitches! @comicartpros will be there too! @ Anaheim Convention Center https://t.co/ccE7feDoET
— HoraToraStudios @ Latinx Comic Arts Festival (@HoraToraStudios) February 10, 2023

Will author Megan Haskell see you at WonderCon? She’ll be at Small Press #SP-13.

Jin Young Kim (aka JYK All Day) shared a new sneak peek at a The Mandalorian mini-print, in addition to the Luke Skywalker tease we previously posted about,

Heyo! Couple of sneak peeks on mini prints coming to #WonderCon. More info to come! @SD_Comic_Con #mandalorian #starwars pic.twitter.com/544UrimNzO
— JYK All Day (@JYK_AllDay) February 10, 2023

While perennial Shruggie winner Toddland is definitely bringing new Great North merch to SDCC later this year, it’s still up in the air whether the merch will be ready for WonderCon.