WonderCon Anaheim will be here before we know it — the convention is set for March 28-30, and already there have been several exciting developments and special guests announced.
But if you’ve been wondering which booths will be on your list to stop by, we’ve got some good-ish news for you: The exhibitor list is now out. [UPDATE March 7] The map is also now available (and click it to view larger).
For now at least, WonderCon is lighter on the comics, with DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, BOOM!, and Skybound all skipping again — but none of that is really a surprise. IDW, who returned last year, is also not currently on the list, and nor is last year’s Z2. You will, however, find Prism Comics, Magma Comix, and more, as well as plenty of smaller, independent comics companies. Maybe you’ll find your new favorite this year!
Toy and collectibles fans can stop by highlights like:
- Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc.
- Funko
- Goodsmile Company
- Jada Toys
- Toynami
- Ultrasabers
Many of our favorites, including Toddland, Yesterdays, the California Browncoats, Little Shop of Pins, BB-CRE.8/Punch It Chewie, Mysterious Galaxy, and Hero Complex Gallery are must-stops when planning your exhibit floor plan.
As always, though, it’s Artist’s Alley and the talented roster of artists, writers and creators who steal the show at WonderCon. This year’s line-up includes Babs Tarr, Joey Spitto, Livio Ramondelli, Norm Rapmund, Ryan Benjamin, Patrick Ballesteros, Priscilla Wilson, Val Hochberg, Brianna Cherry Garcia, Karen Hallion, and more.
Over in Small Press, you’ll find Kid Heroes Production, Fanbase Press, Kymera Press, and more.
Fans of Star Trek, anime, Robotech, and more can find their fellow geeks over at this year’s Fan Tables, where various fan clubs and cosplay groups among the list of Fan Tables.
It’s a solid line-up so far, and we’re especially happy to see Funko and Bandai back after missing out last year. The show continues to be more slanted towards its stellar Artist Alley, and for good reason — that’s a stacked roster of talent, and one of the biggest highlights of the show. So with more of a focus on art and comics, as well as some key places to shop for tees, pins, and more, we’re happy with this line-up, and can’t wait to get out on the show floor and back with our friends (but can we get the map? Please?)
Check out CCI’s site for links to all the areas above, as well as a map of the Exhibit Floor for you to start charting your course for March 28-30.
What are you looking forward to most? Let us know in the comments.
