Greetings,
I’m slowly getting BACK into the swing of things, and as part of that process I’ve signed up for THREE appearances at three very different events across Florida!
That might be a bit overkill as I’m still not 100% - however I guess I’ll find out as I hit the road ...
It Means “Delightful”
The first event on deck is THIS WEEKEND - Tanoshii Con - August 22 & 23!
I actually had to look up what “Tanoshii” meant. Apparently, it’s a Japanese word meaning “fun,” “enjoyable,” “pleasant,” or “delightful.”
I like that.
The show is billed as an “all fandom festival,” so I guess we can expect a little bit of EVERYTHING, including ME. Taking place at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida, Tanoshii Con looks like it should be a pretty fun.
Joining me will be one of my oldest friends, comic creator and actor Austin Janowsky, good buddy and author Steve Altier, the man with the hat Matt Knowles, actor Scott Butler, actress Susanna Malak, Gremlins star Zach Galligan, and many more!
I’ll also be joining the Writers & Comic Creators Panel at 2:00 PM on Saturday - so don’t miss that.
Come to Tanoshii Con, join me and all the other awesome folks in Daytona for what promises to be a fun, enjoyable, pleasant and yes, delightful weekend.
Going Back to Ocala
Next up is one of the conventions I look forward to every year: Ocala Comic Con.
It’s always a fun, high-energy show that brings together a great group of attendees, creators, vendors, and celebrities. Naturally, I’ll be there with a cavalcade of Cosmic Comics, along with some of my favorite convention friends.
You’ll find the always amazing Peter Raymundo (Disney animator), Roland Mann (SilverLine Comics), Matt Knowles (Insymmetry Creations), Alex Saviuk (Spider-Man), Sam De La Rosa (Venom), and many more creators on the floor.
The super cool guys behind this show also bring in a bevy of celebrities, including Roy McCann (Game of Thrones), Giancarlo Esposito (The Mandalorian), Amy Jo Johnson (Power Rangers), Billy West (Futurama), and plenty more.
The Ocala Comic Con returns to the World Equestrian Center (or as Matt calls it the WEC) September 19 & 20.
Tickets are on sale NOW, so grab yours early and come spend the weekend with us in Ocala!
Third Show at the First City
After a few years away, I’m heading back to St. Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States, (if you didn’t know) for Ancient City Con, September 25–27.
I’ll be a special guest of the fine folks at Pop Culture Playground, where you’ll find me at their booth Friday and Saturday. Unfortunately, I won’t be there Sunday.
I’ll be joined Friday and Saturday by fellow creator Terance Baker, while the Pop Culture Playground booth will also feature Roland Mann and Thomas Florimonte on Sunday. The creator lineup doesn’t stop there! Alex Saviuk, Jeff Whiting, Jackie Sonnenberg, and plenty of other talented folks will also be in attendance.
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Star Trek, Ancient City Con is beaming in an impressive lineup of Trek guests, including Robert Duncan McNeill, Garrett Wang, Robin Curtis, Dina Meyer, and Vanessa Branch. There will also be plenty of other celebrity guests, including Barry Bostwick, Michael Ironside, Jake Busey, and more.
Ancient City Con will take over the World Golf Village Resort in St. Augustine for a full weekend of comics, fandom, and general nerdiness.
Three conventions.
Three very different shows.
One very tired comic book publisher.
Come out and join me at one or ALL THREE shows and …
Stay Cosmic,
Martin
You are one busy dude! See you at Ocala!
I always had fun at Ancient City Con!