WonderCon starts tomorrow, and that means there’s only a few hours left to get in announcements about what find at the con. From signings with NFL superstars (hey, remember that time someone photoshopped a fake tweet from us talking about some sports “superstar” I had definitely never heard of? I do! If you’re that person, you suck! But this time it’s for real!), to CHIPs actors, to a surprising number of cat prints, we’ve got you covered.
Let’s take a look at the news you might have missed:
- Artist and illustrator Nellie Lê has an exciting line-up of WonderCon exclusive prints for attendees at #F-34 in Artists Alley, featuring cats, Pokemon, and mash-ups of the two.
- Didn’t get in on artist Patrick Ballesteros’ commission list in time? Or just can’t get enough of his original art? Ballesteros is bringing back his Mini Originals to his booth on Sunday, March 31, which means you’ll get a chance to try to score a small, framed piece of art. He showed off a few pieces he’s been working on (and re-working) to get exactly right for attendees.
Top 2 were my first pass. I was going to let it go but I know people save up to buy these minis and sometimes a con is their only opportunity to get one. So I took another pass and felt better knowing I put my heart into these for someone to own and share with others. pic.twitter.com/kh7uj2kbUj
— Patrick Ballesteros Wondercon A-07 (@PatrickBallest) March 27, 2024
- Spoke Art will be taking over Booth #1109 this weekend, and you’ll be able to meet some exciting artists, including:
- Friday, March 29
- 1pm-2pm: Alex Pardee
- 4pm-5pm: Dakota Randall
- Saturday, March 30
- 12pm-1pm: Zi Xu
- 2pm-3pm: Joey Feldman
- 4pm-5pm: Dakota Randall
- Friday, March 29
They also teased some of this year’s prints, which will be available both at Booth #1109 and online beginning Thursday, April 4 at 10am PT. This year’s line-up includes artwork by Germain Barthélémy, Mark Bell, Anne Benjamin, Joshua Budich, Izzy Burton, Tim Doyle, Fabiocs, Joey Feldman, Andrew Kolb, Sarah Sumeray (This Is Fun, Isn’t It), Steve Thomas, Alex Pardee, Dakota Randall, Zi Xu, and more.
- BB-CRE.8 is celebrating the biggest rom-com of 2024 with new enamel pin sets, because everyone deserves a happy ending. Stop by to celebrate the Merc with a Mouth and Wolvie at Booth #1925.
Name a better duo… dropping these enamel pin sets at #WonderCon.
— BB-CRE.8 🔜 WONDERCON BOOTH 1925 (@bb_cre8) March 27, 2024
2 versions of REAL F*CKING LOVE available at BOOTH 1925. #WonderCon2024 pic.twitter.com/mhrrXnnOlR
- Artist Jeff Pina has been hard at work creating over 50 sketch covers. Stop by #C-59 in Artists Alley to find original artwork for your favorite fandoms, because he’s sure to have something you’ll like.
Here's only a few of the 50+ Sketch Covers I'm bringing with me to WonderCon in TWO DAYS!!! Come by my booth, C-59, placed in Artist Alley!#wondercon #sketch #cover #art #artwork #comic #comiccon #Anaheim #california @SD_Comic_Con pic.twitter.com/d6T0yrp1oD
— Jeff Pina Makes Comics! (@JeffPina78) March 27, 2024
- Gotta catch ’em all! Catch original art pieces at Val Hochberg’s #C-60 booth in Artists Alley, and tell her we said hi.
Just a few days to go! Some more sneak peeks at some original art pieces that I’ll have at #WonderCon with me this weekend! I hope that you like them! 💖🤗✨
— Val Hochberg 💖 ➡️ WonderCon C-60 (@kickgirl) March 27, 2024
Hope to see some of you there! I’ll be at Artist Alley Table C-60! 💖 pic.twitter.com/1Ph6Ch97aT
- Award-winning artist Agnes Garbowska is always one of our favorite stops at WonderCon. The DC Super Hero Girls artist will be offering watercolor sketches, as well as selling original comic art, signed graphic novels, prints, postcards, and more at #C-12 in Artists Alley.
WonderCon is this weekend!! Excited to see everyone!
— Agnes Garbowska🦄 (@AgnesGarbowska) March 27, 2024
Find me at C-12 sketching all weekend long and I have a panel on Sunday!#wondercon #comicartist #comicart #wondercon2024 pic.twitter.com/k9tiNz2w2B
- Get ready to hit the gas, because CHIPs actors Larry Wilcox and Erik Estrada, otherwise known as “Jon & Ponch” on the long-running ’70’s and ’80’s series, will be heading to WonderCon this weekend, presumably in the autograph area.
- Some members of our team might be fans of Disney Lorcana, the hit Ravensburger immersive trading card game. If you share that love, you can catch artist and illustrator Casey Robin at #B-43 in Artists Alley, where she’ll be signing Lorcana cards for $25 per signature, and also doing quick sketches for $25 as an add-on.
- Actor Rico E. Anderson, best known for his work in The Orville, SWAT, I Think You Should Leave, and more, will be on hand to sign autographs at #DL-19 at the convention daily from:
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- Friday, March 29: 11:30am-7pm
- Saturday, March 30: 10am-7pm
- Sunday, March 31: 10am-5pm
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- Artist Plum Yeen has an exciting array of prints, stickers, keychains, standees, books, pins, and more all waiting for you at #B-27, ranging from nostalgic, beloved classics (we’re still big fans of the Sonic ice cream pieces!) to new favorites (like Animal Crossing).
- He holds the power. Legendary artist Norm Rapmund showed off a new Shazam print created alongside Ian Churchill. Fly over to #A-03 in Artist Alley to grab yours.
- Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Galaken will be giving away a prize box full of goodies at WonderCon, so swing by Booth #1261 to fill out a form to try for your chance.
⚡️ Wondercon Giveaway Alert! ⚡️
— Galaken (@officialgalaken) March 28, 2024
Ready to level up your fandom game? Follow us on Instagram and swing by our booth to fill out a form for your chance to win our Galaken prize box! 🎁 Winners will be announced on Sunday – stay tuned! 🌟 #Wondercon #Giveaway #FollowToWin pic.twitter.com/53rkvl3iMl
- With a name like OMEOW COMICS, you shouldn’t expect anything less than a few cat-themed items. And you’ll find plenty of “cool psychedelic comics”, many of which feature some three-eyed cats, at #D-08 in Artists Alley this weekend, including The Great Catsby.
Come to table D-08 OMEOW COMICS at @WonderCon this weekend for cool psychedelic comics about ancient Iron Age idols and three eyed cats#wonder pic.twitter.com/Ag5qKQrCF9
— OMEOW COMICS -@Wondercon D-08 (@omeowcomics) March 27, 2024
- Set sail for #F-21 in Artists Alley to find Handcrafted Geekdom and this One Piece print debuting at WonderCon.
- Don’t get left out in the cold — stop by Snowstorm Comics to pick up their exclusive art print of “Layla”, a lead character from their comic series The Rise of Nephilim, available at Booth #1320.
- Fierce Fantasy Designs has more items at #E-47 that will leave you buzzing with excitement, including these two new mini prints.
- Score big at Defiant Press #805 this weekend, as they’ve scored a touchdown with two of their special guests this weekend. On Saturday, March 30, stop by to say hello and get a signing from NFL star DeKaylin “DK” Metcalf, who will be signing Metcalf is Kaotic. Friday-Saturday you will also find NFL veteran Terrence Metcalf.
- Illustrator cosmiccloak will be taking over #C-26 in Artists Alley this weekend, where they’ll have new original copic illustrators and more.
see u at @WonderCon ! I love seeing trigun cosplay so please come on by so I can compliment u x))
— glimsprout🌾✊🏽wondercon c26 -march 29-31 (@cosmicloak) March 27, 2024
I’ll be there 3/29-31
some new stuff along with original copic illustrations
(some previews below)#trigun #vash #wolfwood #wondercon pic.twitter.com/845CV35mki
- Things are about to get a little strange over at Raquel Rodriguez’s booth. Step into the Multiverse of #F-31 in Artists Alley to pick up this new print.
- Ashley Draws Cats has drawn some cats. Bet you didn’t see that one coming. But not only that, she’s turned those cats into a sticker sheet, available alongside other stickers and more at #C-61 in Artists Alley.
- Chart a course for IDW Booth #1009 on Friday, March 29 at 2pm for a Cosmic Cadets signing with creators Ben Crane and Mimi Alves.
This Friday, @MimiLAlves and I will be signing Cosmic Cadets at #WonderCon at the @IDWPublishing booth, 1009!
— Ben Crane (@BenACrane) March 27, 2024
We'll be there from 2PM until they kick us out. Maybe 3PM? I don't know. I'm a writer, not some sort of clock-man. Come say hi! pic.twitter.com/4mfBSH6qDk
- This weekend is your chance to pick up artist Sean Galloway’s variant covers at #C-03. And best of all, they come signed with a free mini print corresponding to their comic.
Stoked for @WonderCon ! I’ll be in Artist’s Alley C-03. My variant covers will be available @ my table to purchase for the first time! They come signed w/a free mini print corresponding w/their comic. Hope to see you there! #wondercon #wondercon2024 #marvelcomics pic.twitter.com/Gg25JEE4Od
— Sean Galloway (@Me_SeanGalloway) March 27, 2024
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