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IT’S SHOW TIME! NC Comicon 2019 is underway ‘80s film Clash of the Titans, sporting a freakishly
and we couldn’t be more excited to let you in on fantastic NC Comicon Kraken by artist Billy Fowler.
what’s in store. Each year we try to put on the In fact this very program is special, as it houses our
absolute best, most creatively inspiring and artis- first-ever pullout poster featuring TWO comic book
tically intimate show in the multiverse for the fans, icons! The Flaming Carrot and the Teenage Mutant
our professional guests, Ninja Turtles, illustrated by
our amazing vendors &
creators — everyone.
And this year our
the legendary Bob Burden
and colored by guest
Christopher Wharton!
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Senior Director, the You can check out all
incomparable Tommy Lee the killer exclusives we
Edwards, volunteered to have this year on pages
do painted portraits of all
our comic book guests.
4–5, but one of my very
favorites is the NCC Sixer
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for the artists. can showcases art from
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NC locals and earlier this enough to write the “mov-
year we all got together ies you wished existed”
to discuss our vision of stories that inspired the art!
what new features we Now, get out and see
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From our dealer spotlight There are artists, dealers,
on convention legend Marc Nathan, to our featured panels, cosplay, and a million other mind-blowing
charity, Charlotte’s fantastic Operation Sidekick, things to see and do. This program is your guide to
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we wanted this year’s show to continue to present the land of NC Comicon. So what are you waiting
the uniqueness for which NC Comicon has become for? Start exploring your world.
synonymous.
One of the best things about putting on this show
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is the friends you meet. And two of our favorites are
here this year. Creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Cheers!
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Turtles, Kevin Eastman, and the voice of Beast Boy
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by their tables and tell them hi, because you will not
meet two nicer human beings in the industry.
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NC COMICON STAFF
Alan Gill Chris Ferguson Tara Edwards Robyn McGlotten
Owner/CEO Art Director Graphic Artist Volunteer Coordinator
Tommy Lee Edwards Siena Fallon David Lister Jeremy Tarney
Co-owner/Senior Director Media and On-site CFO/
Communications Director Operations Captain Director of Personnel
Brockton McKinney
Creative Director/ Matt Conner, M.D. Grace Marie Amanda Wehrwein
Showrunner Panel Director Cosplay Coordinator Information Officer
Eric Hoover Samantha Collins Cordelia Morea Moose Wehrwein
Event Director Guest Coordinator NCC Floor Photographer Master of Ceremonies

Cover Art by Peach Momoko

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SCHEDULE
NC COMICON 2019
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Show Floor Open: 3 p.m.–8 p.m.
ComiQuest Film Festival begins: 12 p.m.
(see page 31 for schedule)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Show Floor Open: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
ComiQuest Film Festival continues: 12 p.m.
(see page 31 for schedule)
Guardians of the Gala After-Party (at Durham Armory)
8:00 p.m.–12 a.m. (see page 27 for details)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Show Floor Open: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cosplay Showcase Contest: 4 p.m.–6 p.m.
(see page 34 for details)
ComiQuest Film Festival continues: 2 p.m.
(see page 32 for schedule)

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harassment of conference participants in any form. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments, deliberate
+ intimidation, stalking, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of panels or other events,
inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior
are expected to comply immediately. The event organizers reserve the right to sanction or expel participants
violating these rules. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other
concerns, please contact a member of the conference staff immediately. NC COMICON staff will be happy to
help contact venue security or law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harass-
ment to feel safe for the duration of the convention.

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Man and Flaming Carrot’s Great- cept artist for Red Storm Enter-
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with writer Grant Morrison in- Michael has drawn a few stories
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others. He’s also created illustra-
BOB BURDEN is the creator of tions for clients including The New BECKY CLOONAN is a writer and
Flaming Carrot Comics and the Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, artist best known for her work on
Mystery Men, and writer of ESPN Magazine, Forbes, GQ, Gotham Academy (DC Comics),
stories such as a two-part Cholly
& Flytrap story with Arthur
Penguin Classics and Hyperion The Punisher (Marvel), True Lives
of the Fabulous Killjoys (Dark 2
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Books. Along the way, he’s
Suydam, and Robot Comics, received some awards for his art. Horse), and her Eisner Award

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a series which was reprised in He lives in Toronto with his wife winning short stories collected in
the “Robot Crime” story for and two children. A102 By Chance or Providence (Image
the 20th anniversary of Heavy
Metal. Burden’s works have won
Comics). She most recently con-
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numerous awards including the
Ignatz Award, the Inkpot Award
including Sandman, Preacher, #1. Cloonan has done numerous
film posters for Mondo, and
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Shade the Changing Man, Hunt-
for Outstanding Achievement in er: Age of Magic, Spider-Man, illustration work for bands like
Comic Arts, the ACE award, and Dr. Strange and Batman ‘66. His Clutch, The Sword, My Chemical
the Will Eisner Comics Industry most recent comic work was for Romance and Black Sabbath. 月
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(Gumby’s Summer Fun Special). Snifter of Terror. He is currently and working on a zine for her
Burden also h as two 1998 Eisner working on his creator-owned D&D party. A302
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Florida and m  oved to Los Angeles at 19 to pur-
sue his childhood dream—a career in entertain-
ment. He's since garnered a massive audience,
starred in blockbuster films KEVIN EASTMAN began drawing at a very young
such as T he Fast & The Furi- Autograph: $40 age, inspired by master storyteller Jack Kirby, and later by self
ous and multiple hit shows Selfie: $30 publishing creators Richard Corben, Vaughn Bode, and Dave
such such as The Middle Autograph/Selfie SHAWN CRYSTAL dropped into this Sim. In 1982, he met Peter Laird in Northampton, Mass., and
and True Blood. Greg has Combo: $60 world with a Batman t-shirt and soon Mirage Studios was formed.
also released multiple Video/Audio a pencil in his hand. He spent Less than a year later in the middle One FREE signature
albums and is one of the Recording: $50 his childhood drawing dinosaurs of a late night drawing session, the to any NCComicon
most recognizable voice and super heroes, taking breaks Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had attendee. There will be
actors in the world. His skateboarding while listening to officially arrived! It would soon a $20 charge for any
+ roster of voices, among others, includes Beast hardcore and early hip hop. He become a worldwide phenomenon, additional item signed.
Boy on Teen Titans, Teen Titans Go!, D C Super went on to study art at Towson spawning toys, a TV series and sever-
Hero Girls and more, as well as Michelangelo University, where he met his al movies. After more than 35 years,
on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Iron Fist on future wife, Stephanie. From Eastman is still involved with TMNT, as well as comics such as
Ultimate Spider-Man and Avengers Assemble, there, they moved to Savannah, Fistful of Blood, Lost Angeles and Underwhere. Most recently, he
Stinkfly and Kevin Levin on Ben 10, and Zatt on where he worked towards an launched his first ever Kickstarter campaign to fund his Drawing
Star Wars: The Clone Wars. A011, A012 MFA in Sequential Art. Shawn Blood project. Find Kevin at the end of the Main Hallway!
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Comics, on Arkham Manor, the design of many productions to the superhuman and unreal. and Morty, Power Rangers, and design work on the Spider-Man: Studios and Picture It Productions.
Deadpool, Scarlet Witch, Mother
Panic, and X-Men Black: Jugger-
naut. He is also the host of Ink-
including The Book of Eli, Harry
Potter, Superman Returns, Star
Wars, Indiana Jones, and Batman
He is best known for his critically
acclaimed work at DC Comics
with writer (and friend) Tom King
Netflix’s GLOW. Most recently,
Tini has written a Death’s Head
limited series and is the writer on
Into The Spider Verse feature
film, and the Grrl Scouts: Magic
Socks TPB, available from Image
He lives in a house! He resides
there as a permanent guest of
the aforementioned McKinney
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and created Vandroid, a multi-me- project, Strange Adventures (with Stone Ghost mini-series. His Louise™. PANELS ONLY

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dia film/music/comic series. His King and co-artist Doc Shaner) popular music podcast is avail-
newest comic work is Hazel & will be released in 2020. He lives able for free at SkullFunkRadio.
Cha Cha Save Christmas with and draws in Phoenix, Arizona, Fireside.FM. A502
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Kentucky, with Axel Alonso’s n ew
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illustrated comics like Mother been working as a profession- MIKE PERKINS is a comic book
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Panic (co-created with Gerard al freelance artist since 1997, illustrator having worked on
Way), Turf (co-created with amassing an impressive cult fol- Captain America, Thor and Spi-

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Jonathan Ross), The Ques- lowing across the globe. Career BROCKTON McKINNEY is a writer der-Man. After wrapping up the
tion, and Wolverine. Beyond TINI HOWARD is a writer best highlights include art chores on and the property of the McKin- 31 issue adaptation of Stephen
countless illustrations for books, known for her work on Marvel’s Kevin Smith’s Clerks comics, his ney Girls Corp. He writes child- King’s The Stand he transitioned
merchandise, magazines, and Thanos and Captain America, creator-owned titles Grrl Scouts ishly thoughtful gags for Mad into illustrating Astonishing 月
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posters, TLE is a conceptual MITCH GERADS is an Eisner and as well as her original work, Eu- and Los Angeles Ink Stains. Re- Magazine, sensitive and gory X-Men and has since successfully

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designer, storyboard artist, and Ringo award-winning illustrator thanauts and Assassinistas. In the cent projects include Miami Vice: films for Full Moon Features, and re-launched Deathlok, Carnage
director for film, animation, and who has made a career out of past, she’s written comic-book tie- Remix, Tank Girl All-Stars, the an assortment of entertainment and Iron Fist. He has since
games. He’s also contributed to bringing humanity and realism in adventures for shows like Rick Supernaut Sketchbook, character projects for both Baby Giant signed to DC comics where he 9
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started out in comics
working small projects for Archie and Marvel while comic book creator with a background in advertising, 日
working as an illustrator for New York ad agencies. production, editorial, film writing, production and video
Amanda moved on to do the hit series Vampirella game development. Co-founder of Event Comics, Black
for Harris Comics with writers Grant Morrison, Mark Bull Media, Marvel Knights and the current PaperFilms,
Millar and Warren Ellis. Since with Amanda Conner, Justin
then, Amanda has worked Gray, Frank Tieri and Paul
One FREE signature on comics such as Lois Lane, Mounts. His many creations or One FREE signature
to any NCComicon Codename: Knockout, and co-creations include The Mono- to any NCComicon
attendee. There will Birds of Prey for DC Comics, lith, 21 Down, The Resistance, attendee. There will
be a $5 charge for any X-Men Unlimited for Marvel, The Pro, Gatecrasher, Beautiful be a $5 charge for any
additional item signed. and Image Comics’ The Pro, Killer, Ash, Creator Owned additional item signed.
Any item that is being an Eisner nominated creator Heroes and Painkiller Jane. Any item that is being
CGC witnessed will owned book with husband He’s co-written with Justin Gray CGC witnessed will
+ have a $20 charge. Jimmy Palmiotti and Garth
Ennis. Most recently she’s
Jonah Hex, All-Star Western,
GI Combat, Star Spangled
have a $20 charge.

worked on Before Watchmen: War Stories and Ame-Comi

Silk Spectre s eries with the late Darwyn Cooke, a s Girls. With his wife Amanda Conner on pencils, he’s
well as runs on Power Girl, Starfire and the massively had runs on Power Girl, Starfire and the massively
popular Harley Quinn comic. A018, A019, A020 popular Harley Quinn comic. A018, A019, A020

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has depicted the adventures of
the Green Lanterns and Swamp
Thing and is currently illustrating
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and the original graphic novel
Down Set Fight! He is also the
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Groom Lake; The Colonized;
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The Hollows; and more. He has ROBERT VENDITTI is a New York creator, writer and artist of The Crow,
also written Douglas Adams’ Times best-selling author whose was born in Detroit and didn’t expect to live this long. A202
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective characters and concepts have
Agency, and collaborated with been adapted to film and televi-
Stephen King, Richard Mathe-
son, Clive Barker, and uh, the
rock band Kiss. He is also the
co-author of a prose book about
comics, Comic Books 101. He’s
currently writing a new R  om:
Spaceknight series and multiple
new s eries with ZvR co-creator
Ashley Wood. A109

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CHRIS SIMS is a writer based
in Durham, NC. With writing
is a Japanese traditional ink and partner Chad Bowers, he has
watercolor illustrator. Currently working mainly on covers for written X-Men ‘92, Deadpool:
Marvel Comics and short stories for Heavy Metal magazine, as Bad Blood, Infinity Wars: Sleep-
well as artwork for Japanese horror movie Kodoku Meatball walker and Infinity Countdown:
Machine. A401, A402 Darkhawk for Marvel Comics,
SwordQuest and Army of Dark-

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sion. He has written the monthly properties as My Little Pony and where he conversed and mingled
comic book series X-O Manowar Rainbow Brite as well as Vam- with VP’s from Marvel and DC
for Valiant Entertainment, Hal Jor- pirella and Sea of Thieves. Jere- comics. Marcus has recently been
dan and the Green Lantern Corps, my is a resident of Durham, NC, working on a series of fan-fiction
Green Lantern, and The Flash for with his wife Alicia and daughters illustrations called “X-Men Prin-
DC Comics, and the children’s Zuri and Amara. He is also a cesses.” A015
novel series Miles Taylor and the graduate of The University of
Golden Cape for Simon & Schus- North Carolina. A014
ter. His current projects include
Hawkman, Freedom Fighters,
and the graphic novel Six Days,
inspired by the story of his uncle’s
participation in D-Day. A602

ROBERT WILSON IV is a comic

artist and illustrator living in
MARCUS WILLIAMS brings his Dallas, TX. He is the co-creator
experience of drawing and and artist of Heartthrob at Oni
crafting high quality art and Press with writer Christopher
stories to his comic Tuskegee Sebela and colorist Nick Filardi.
Heirs. His comic career started by He also co-created Knuckleheads
JEREMY WHITLEY is the writer and drawing and producing a wildly at IDW / Monkeybrain with Brian
creators of the Eisner nominated popular nationally published Winkeler and Like a Virus with
Princeless and its spin-off Raven: comic entitled Hero Cats of Ken Lowery. Additionally, he was
Pirate Princess. He is also well Stellar City. While working on the artist for Bitch Planet #3. He
known for his runs on Marvel’s this comic, Marcus fine-tuned his is also active in the poster com-
The Unstoppable Wasp and understanding of the business of munity making concert posters
Future Foundation. He is a making, selling, marketing, and for bands such as Metallica, The
frequent writer for Marvel, IDW, publishing comics by attending Mountain Goats, Death from
Titan, Dynamite, Action Lab, dozens of comic conventions Above 1979, and “Weird Al”
and others. His work covers such and even comic retailer summits Yankovic, among others. A110

Are you an
aspiring artist?
Get your work professionally
reviewed at NC Comicon! Limited
spaces each day, so arrive early,
+ and bring a portfolio of your best
work, with sequential art as well
as full panel pieces. Reviews con-
ducted by Oni Press and Caliber
Comics! We welcome everyone—
children, POC, women, and LGBTQ
folks encouraged to come by!

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Friday, Nov. 8 6:00 Panel Room 1
Amanda Conner and
Jimmy Palmiotti
Saturday, Nov. 9 12:00 Cinema 1
DC Domination
Join in a spirited discussion of
1:00 Connie Moses
Lightning Dogs:
The Animated Series
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Show 3:00–8:00 You know them as the creative Show 10:00-6:00 the creative process at DC with Join the creators of this TV show Sarah Connor’s back to save
 
4:00 Panel Room 1
team behind the critically  
11:00 Cinema 1
folks like Robert Venditti (Free- from an alternate 80s timeline the future from androids again
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acclaimed New 52 and Rebirth dom Fighters), Mitch Gerads for an exclusive preview of their in Terminator: Dark Fate! Join
So, You Wanna Make run of DC’s Harley Quinn. Join Talkin’ Turtles with Kevin Eastman, (Mister Miracle), Mike Perkins animatic short (featuring voice tal- this discussion with Matt Brady

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A Webcomic?  superstar talents Jimmy Palmiotti Bob Burden, and Greg Cipes (Lois Lane), and Tommy Lee ents Overwatch’s Jen Cohn and (The Science of Rick and Morty),
An educational walk through the and Amanda Conner as they talk Slice open Ninja Turtles history Edwards (Mother Panic)! Attack on Titan’s Austin Tindle). sci-fi writer Michael Williams,
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process of creating webcomics. all things comics, and what it’s with TMNT co-creator Kevin   and engineer instructor Adam
We’ll talk about everything from Eastman, Greg Cipes the voice
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like working together. 12:00 Connie Moses 1:00 Panel Room 1 Davidson! Bad accents encour-
choosing your style, finding pas- of Michelangelo, TMNT/ Flaming Faith and Fandom NerdSlam aged but not required.
sionate readers, and more! Carrot mastermind, Bob Comics, Graphic Novels, Movies, Put your wits of your favorite
  6:00 Panel Room 2 Burden, and MutanIMAL and Gaming can help us go fandom on the line against other 2:00 Panel Room 1
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4:00 Panel Room 2 On Target: Comics and moderator, artist Cap Blackard. deeper into the big questions opponents in a winner take all Black+Nerd=BLERD
NC Book Festival Presents: the Military   about what we believe about bracketed competition. On the forefront of all diversity
Writing Across Media!
Join writers Brockton McKinney
In an era when movies, television, 11:00 Connie Moses
Wubba-Lubba-Dub-Dub! The
life, identity, purpose, justice, and inclusion debates are black 0
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and media make even the mili- and God. Come hear how faith 1:00 Panel Room 2 nerds, or BLERDS! Come laugh
(MAD Magazine, Evil Bong), M. tary’s most complex operations Science of Rick and Morty can intersect with geek culture Operation Sidekick and learn as the founder of Blerd-
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Randal O'Wain (Meander Belt, seem commonplace among the Hear from author Matt Brady with panelists including Faith Join NC Comicon’s official part- con walks you through a tour of
Hallelujah Station), Christopher about the process, the real
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public, creating compelling mili- and Fandom’s Hector Miray and nered charity of 2019, Operation all things BLERD!
Ruocchio (Empire of Silence, tary-themed comics comes with science, the fake science and all Will Rose, Pastor at Holy Trinity Sidekick, as they talk about the
Howling Dark) and Robert Vendit- the science in between of the fan-
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unique challenges. Learn how Lutheran Church in Chapel Hill training and use of service dogs! 2:00 Panel Room 2
ti (The Surrogates, Green Lantern, Eisner-award winning artist Mitch fave show before the new season NC. All questions, faiths, and Voices of Valiant
X-O Manowar) to learn about Gerads (The Authority, Batman, starts in November! backgrounds are welcome. 2:00 Cinema 1 Valiant Entertainment remains
how comics have influenced
authors, novelists and screenwrit-
Mister Miracle) and author/
11:00 Panel Room 1
Gabbing With Gerads one of the hottest publishers on 月
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journalist/comic book writer 12:00 Panel Room 1 Mitch Gerads has been busy late- the stands, and with Vin Diesel’s
ers, and how books and film have Thermoplastics: What is
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Kevin Maurer (No Easy Day: The How to Pattern Foam Armor ly making Eisner-award winning Bloodshot movie on the way,
influenced comics. Firsthand Account of the Mission Wonderflex, Wonderflex Pro Caz Cosplay will demo how to comics and putting his top-notch that’s only getting hotter! Come
  that Killed Osama bin Laden, and Fosshape? draft a simple gauntlet pattern storytelling into effect on titles see all of the great stuff Valiant 9
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5:00 Panel Room 1 Six Days: The Incredible Story of Fosshape, Wonderflex, and Won- off the forearm of an audience like Mister Miracle, Batman, and has to offer, from the apocalyptic
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Character Writing D-Day’s Lost Chapter) mastered derflex Pro, are shaped with heat member, along with a basic shin Sheriff of Babylon. So we’re tak- future of Rai to the sci-fi mystery
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Join NCC-favorite moderator Will the art of turning military-themed and/or steam. These products are guard. When you learn how easy ing a break to sit back, relax, and of The Visitor to the action of
Rose in conversation with writer perfect for costumers, cosplayers,
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tales into captivating adventures. it is, and how inexpensive the talk comics! Hang out with Mitch Roku and Killers!
and filmmaker Cliff Bumgardner, Props artisans, fiber artists, etc.  materials are you’ll be cranking and Siena Fallon as we delve  
who’ll share his approach to mak- 7:00 Panel Room 2 We will have plenty of exam- out the armor in no time! behind the beard and discuss 3:00 Cinema 1
ing story people who matter. Color of Fandom presents: ples to handle and see that the   comic craft, veggie platters and Kevin Eastman Spotlight
Steven Universe possibilities are endless with these 12:00 Panel Room 2 everything in between! Kevin Eastman invites you to a
5:00 Panel Room 2 Join us as we lead a fan discus- thermoplastics. Voltron! Pretenders of the Universe! conversation about his life in the
Horseshoes and Hand Grenades sion on the characters, relation-   Join some of your favorite Voltron comic industry and how four
Join Stephen and Smashie for ships and conflicts in the show, 11:00 Panel Room 2 cosplayers for a set of games like turtles changed his career.
a special LIVE version of including progressive themes and In Just 7 Steps, I Can trivia (for prizes!), “Who Would
Horseshoes and Hand Grenades amazing music! Make You A Man You Date?” and Truth or Dare! 3:00 Connie Moses
that combines odd and crazy Cosplaying your favorite male   Spotlight on Tini Howard
news with odd and crazy hosts; character? Want to really pull 1:00 Cinema 1 Editor Sarah Gaydos talks to
crowd-favorite games of off the look? Learn crossplay tips The Crow Tini Howard about her time
Two Truths and a Lie, Super from posture to body shaping to Before seeing The Crow at the writing books like Thanos,
Zero, and Buzz-Word-Bingo, face contouring and more!
+ as well has sweet prizes
and giveaways!
film festival tonight, join in this
conversation with the Crow’s
Euthanauts, and Hack/Slash
— and probably that time she
creator, James O’Barr, skateboarded home from school
and superfan creators Tini dressed like The Crow.
Howard (Euthanauts) and
Tommy Lee Edwards (Turf)!  

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3:00 Panel Room 1 4:00 Panel Room 2 of the librarians and learn about panel discusses the historic as Gerads and Tommy Lee Edwards 2:00 Panel Room 2
“Inside The Panels” —
An Original Play About
Comic Books and People
Rating the Movie Supermen
From the Fleischer cartoons of
the 1940s to Henry Cavill of the
the geeky programming offered
through the library including
D&D, a space ship simulator,
well as current representation of
the LGBTQ+ community in comics,
shows, and more.
walk you through how they’ve
digitally illustrated comics, ani-
mation, and more in this unique
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ternet comedy duo “Datt Lorkins,” in a single bound. Eisner Award Breaking Into Comics Photoshop, Fresco, After Effects, feel welcomed and accepted.

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present their takes on the medium winner Michael Eury, editor of Inspired to look into a career in and exclusive brushes, these However, in recent years, the
and industry of comics through a Back Issue magazine and author comics? This is your chance to seasoned pros will walk you behavior of a small number
series of monologues from both of The Krypton Companion, Show 10:00-5:00 ask editors Chris Ryall (IDW) and through their thought processes of fans has soured the overall コ
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sides of the printed page. explores each Superman of the   Sarah Gaydos (Oni) everything and techniques to create the fan experience for many of us.
movies, with fans voting on their 11:00 Panel Room 1 you want to know about what to best layout, dynamic drawings, Come join us for a discussion of
3:00 Panel Room 2 favorite movie Man of Steel. Greg Cipes Meditates With You do next! captivating color, and more. how we can go about avoiding
Character Design from Float on an ocean of consciousness and changing this "Toxic Fan
the Inside Out
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5:00 Cinema 1
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with Greg Cipes, voice of Ninja Tur- 1:00 Panel Room 1
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Writing for Marvel
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guide character design. Useful for Comic book power couple techniques so you can clear your The Marvel movie franchise has Jeremy Whitley (The Unstoppa- should be.
all types of creative from artists Conner and Palmiotti crack open mind and take on any challenge. helped revitalize interest in the ble Wasp, Future Foundation)
and game devs to writers! Q&A their legendary career: capes, superhero genre with the mass and Chris Sims (Sleepwalker, 3:00 Panel Room 1
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to follow. criminals, and the Clown Princess 11:00 Panel Room 2 appeal of their cohesive cinemat- X-Men ’92) take your questions Superhero Justice
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4:00 Cinema 1   For nearly 70 years, the exact fate their 10 year history and some of pop culture’s of society. How can their dedica-
Meet Beast Boy! 5:00 Connie Moses of Robert Venditti’s Uncle Tommy their upcoming plans for their biggest icons. tion to helping others inspire us
He’s your favorite part of Teen Days of Future Laughs Comedy on D-Day remained a mystery. television and movie lineup. to think about what justice means
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gives Beast Boy that distinctive in character as Marvel heroes and revealed the story of Graignes, a Bob Burden: Zen and a variety of backgrounds
voice, Greg Cipes! villains, as they prepare to roast small village in France, where  a the Art of Stupidity for a discussion connect-
the Mad Titan himself, Thanos! group of U.S. paratroopers band- Bob Burden has been a staple ing the stories of the 9
4:00 Connie Moses ed together with the townspeople of the comics industry for over characters we celebrate •
Storytelling with 5:00 Panel Room 1 to make a stand against encroach- 35 years, creating iconic comic to the justice we practice
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Tommy Lee Edwards Villains Of Vinyl Present ing German forces. Come learn book characters, including the in the real world.
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Join Tommy Lee Edwards and The Contest of Champions how Venditti adapted his uncle’s legendary The Mystery Men.
Mike Perkins in this inter- Come help us judge some of story into the acclaimed graphic Now you can watch Burden & 3:00 Panel Room 2
active panel where the NC’s best and brightest talented novel Six Days: The Incredible Bo Fader induce the Flaming What Am I Doing?
audience will be work- MCs as they showcase some Story of D-Day’s Lost Chapter. Carrot’s Power of “Zen Stu- Being new to cosplay can be
ing together to make a clean and creative rhymes pidity", as we poke around in Bob Burden's a scary thing, especially when
brand new story! about nerd culture. 12:00 Panel Room 1 the brain of this surrealist genius. The Flaming you see so many professional
    Make it Gay: LGBTQ+ Carrot cosplayers and the amazing
4:00 Panel Room 1 5:00 Panel Room 2 Visibility in Pop Culture 2:00 Connie Moses work they do. Join me as we talk
Comics For Kids Geeking Out at As acceptance for the LGBTQ+ Working Digitally, about what it’s like being new to
Hey, kids! Want to the Library community grows, so does the presented by Adobe the cosplay community and how
make comics? Learn The Bull City is a diverse representation of LGBTQ+ Award-winning artists Mitch to get started.
how from some of haven for geeks characters and themes in popular
the coolest people and the Durham culture. While some of these
making comics County Library characters have groundbreaking
+ today, artists
Becky Cloonan
is no exception.
Meet some
representation, other characters
have missed the mark. This Recording panels or workshops at NCC is expressly forbidden. While photography is allowed, attendees agree not to make any
and Marcus recordings of any kind at designated activities without the express written permission of NC Comicon. We reserve the right to remove
Williams, and any person from the facilities caught doing so without express written permission of NC Comicon.
editor Sarah NC Comicon attracts local, national and international press, and by purchasing an NC Comicon ticket and in consideration for being admitted to the event,
Christopher Reeve as Superman the holder consents to being recorded (by audio, visual and/or other means) for exhibition & exploitation, and permits NC Comicon and its designees to use
Gaydos! and authorize the use of his/her name, voice, likeness and all reproductions thereof by any means all of which in all media now known or hereafter devised worldwide
in perpetuity. While photography is allowed, the holder agrees not to make any recordings of any kind at designated activities without the express written permission of
NC Comicon. We reserve the right to deny entry or remove from the event facilities any person who in our sole and absolute discretion is behaving or threatening
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EXHIBIT HALL A
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Aeron Alfrey......................................A303 Lydia Dickson Art...............................A308
ALIEANNA........................................A408
Andrew Herman.................................A220
Lyle Pollard........................................A407
majaNATION..................................... A215
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Artwork by Wes Flanary.....................A209 Meredith Laxton................................. A319
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Billy Fowler........................................A403 Michael Conrad.................................A301
Bolandartstudio.................................. A117 Michael Eury /
Cap Blackard.....................................A504 TwoMorrows Publishing................... A315 コ
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Cecelia Wilken...................................A406
Michael Kulick....................................A503
Michi Doan Art.................................. A114
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Chris Reader aka MentalPablum.........A306 Modern Goldfish................................A208
Chris Wharton.................................... A219 Ninjas and Robots / Erik Klaus............ A115
Chris Williams....................................A104 North Carolina Book Festival.............. A211 0
Chroma Coma.................................... A312 Nowhere Comics................................A105 1
Cliff Bumgardner................................ A310 paprikaSTUDIOS................................A207 9
Danny J Quick (4th Wall)....................A307
Danny Miller...................................... A511
RJ Marchese......................................A103
Robert Jenkins....................................A205
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Dungeonwears................................... A210 Rumble and Roar Wandmakers...........A509 11
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Eric Knisley.........................................A108 Russell Badgett...................................A320
ESSENTIAL Comics............................. A214 Sagemoon Hollow Creations............... A510
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Fritz Grondy / ThrowAway Toyz.........A409 Selcouth Comics................................. A119
Giant Star Entertainment..................... A116 ShadowMyths.................................... A411
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Giared Terrelli Design......................... A217 sleepscribbles art................................A309 •
Gregory Dickens................................ A113 Starheel Studios.................................A405 10
Handmade Cuteness...........................A120 Sweet Rocket Sky............................... A313 •
Heroes Bundle.................................... A218 T.M. Showers.....................................A107 日
Heroic Effort Crafts.............................A420 The art of davey.................................A204
Hey Bob Guy.....................................A505 The Dapper Kraken............................A404
Homebrew Tinkerings......................... A317 The Dastardly Duo.............................. A118
Ilinca Mitchell.....................................A106 The Quilted Fandom........................... A419
J. P. Paperie....................................... A416 The Science Of................................... A314
J.M. Dragunas.................................... A415 Thirty Seven Stars...............................A508
James Nelson, Dylan Gray................. A413 Unique Creations by Amy................... A418
Joey Helms......................................... A213 Velvet Geek....................................... A410
John Hairston Jr. (allcitystudios.com).... A414 ZenJumps Chainmaille........................A506
John P Golden.................................... A318
Jonathan Reyes..................................A304 Publishers/Sponsors
Kamikaze........................................... A512 Caliber Comics................................... A212
L Jamal Walton................................... A412 Oni Press.................................. A111, A112
Liesel’s Hat Hutch............................... A417 Operation Sidekick.................... A611, A612
Lime Robertson...................................A203 Valiant Comics.......................... A001, A002

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2nd Player Video Games.........................4013 Kitty in the Box....................................... 2005
A Sound of Thunder................................ 2023 Lake Fairy Creations................................1007
AC Games..............................................3017
Amazing Heroes, LLC............................. 4009
Loft 817...................................................4012
Mario Russo............................................1010
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Axol & Friends....................................... 4006 New World Collectibles................ 3006, 3008
Bella Books Comics & Toys.......................3013 One Method Monkey LLC........................2010 ミ
Black Dog Collectables................. 2007, 2009 Orange Ribbon Studios..................1003, 1005 コ
Brianne Sew Crafty..................................2014
Bricks and Broomsticks.............................2018
Otaku Junkie llc...................................... 3009
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BUZZ COMICS.......................................2013 Out of the Toy Box Jewelry..................... 1011
Cards, Comics and Collectibles....................... Painted Visions/Apocalypse Comics...2012, 3011 2
.......................3021, 3022, 4016, 4018, 4020
Carolina Comic Book Club...................... 2022
Rebel Base Comics & Toys....................... 4005
Red Lantern Comics and Toys...................4015
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CGC.............................................2002, 3001 Retro Rewind Pops...................................2011 1
DreamDaze Comics Fun & Games............2016 Rick Fortenberry..................................... 1004 9
eeriesistables.......................................... 4008 RillWorks.................................................3015
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Fight or Flight Comics.............................. 1006 Superhero’s Armory...................... 3012, 4011
Gamers4Gamers........................... 4017, 4019 The Comic Presser....................................1001 11
Get Some Game.................................... 4022
Groundbreaking Comics............... 3005, 3007
The CW................................................. 1008
TheMysteryShack....................................3019
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Holy Mountain Printing................. 2004, 3003 Toynk Toys........ 1015, 1017, 1018, 1020, 2019
IT Cosplay.....................................1021, 1022 Treasure Quest Mining............................ 4007
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J&J Collectibles........................................3010 Trilogy Shop Inc................... 1012, 1014, 1016
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Jason Hamlin.......................4001, 4002, 4003 Ultimate Comics.............................1002, 2001 •
Jay’s Play World.....................................4014 Updog Comics.............................. 2006, 2008 日
Joe Miller................................................4021 We Got Issues.........................................2017
John Casablancas Center........................ 3023 Wulveys Customs & Collectibles.............. 2003

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AKIRA
1988, R, 124 MIN.
CLASH OF THE TITANS
1981, PG, 118 MIN.
THE CROW
1994, R, 102 MIN.
DESTROY ALL MONSTERS THE LAST UNICORN
1968, G, 88 MIN. 1982, G, 92 MIN.
SERENITY
2005, PG-13, 119 MIN. 11
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Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo Directed by Desmond Davis Directed by Alex Proyas Directed by Ishirō Honda Directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr., Directed by Joss Whedon
Jules Bass
One of the most influential ex- Perseus (Harry Hamlin) is the Before Sin City and The Dark The original Godzilla team of A passenger with a deadly
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amples of anime, Akira is based favored son of the god Zeus Knight rose, there was The Crow. director Ishirō Honda, special-ef- Brought to life by the luminary secret. Six rebels on the run.
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on the manga by Katsuhiro Oto- (Laurence Olivier), but he’s This is the original ’dark, lurid fects supervisor Eiji Tsuburaya, voice talents of Jeff Bridges, An assassin in pursuit. When
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is set in the gained the fantasy from Akira Ifukube and Angela crew of Seren-
FRI: 4:10 PM FRI: 2:10 PM SAT: 9:20 PM FRI: 12:00 PM fri: 2:00 PM FRI: 4:00 PM
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post-apoc- wrath of the director Alex reunited for Lansbury, ity agrees to
alyptic CINEMA TWO sea goddess CINEMA TWO Proyas that CINEMA ONE this kaiju ex- CINEMA ONE this is the an- CINEMA ONE hide a fugitive CINEMA ONE
community
SAT: 7:00 PM Thetis (Mag-
SUN: 2:00 PM entranced
SUN: 9:20 PM travaganza,
SAT: 12:00 PM imated story
SUN: 2:10 PM on their ship,
SAT: 4:00 PM 日
of Neo-To- gie Smith). To audiences which features of a lonely they find
kyo. Tetsuo CINEMA ONE make things CINEMA ONE and critics CINEMA ONE no fewer CINEMA TWO unicorn who CINEMA two themselves in CINEMA TWO
is a fiercely worse, Per- alike. Fea- than eleven sets out on an an action-
individualistic member of a seus falls in love with the lovely turing Brandon Lee in his final, monsters. Set
SUN: 4:10 PM extraordinary quest to find her packed battle
SUN: 7:00 PM
scroungy motorcycle gang. Princess Andromeda, who used tragic performance, The Crow in the remote CINEMA TWO lost brothers and sisters. Along between the CINEMA one
The despotic authorities, the to be engaged to Thetis’s son! is the tale of young musician future of the way she meets a colorful relentless
robot-like police, and even the Stop-motion effects legend Ray Eric Draven who, along with his 1999, when the people of Earth cast of characters, including a military might of a totalitarian
cycle gang pursue Tetsuo when Harryhausen (Jason and the fiancee, is murdered on the eve have achieved world peace by bumbling wizard who magically regime who will destroy anything-
he’s bombarded with a new, Argonauts) unleashes the snake- of their Halloween wedding. Ex- confining destructive creatures to transforms her into a beautiful --or anyone---to get the girl back
insidious energy source that has haired Medusa, a fearsome actly one year after their deaths, Monsterland (until an alien race damsel. When a handsome and the bloodthirsty creatures
rendered him telekinetic. Kraken, the winged Pegasus, Eric is risen from the grave by a intervenes), Destroy All Monsters prince falls in love with her, he who roam the uncharted areas of
giant scorpions and more! mysterious crow to seek out his mounts a thrilling display of challenges the evil foe who holds space. But, the greatest danger of
+ In Japanese with English
subtitles
killers and force them to answer
for their crimes.
innovative action sequences and
memorable images that have
her captive. But the task proves
harder than imagined, and the
all may be on their ship. From the
mind of Joss Whedon (Cabin in
made it a favorite for generations unicorn soon discovers that real the Woods) comes a new edge-of-
of viewers. magic comes from believing in your-seat adventure loaded with
the impossible. Featuring songs explosive battles, gripping special
In Japanese with English
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12:00 p.m.

Destroy All Monsters
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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA WALT DISNEY’S
THE ROCKETEER
WALT DISNEY’S
TRON Saturday CINEMA ONE CINEMA TWO 11
TURTLES 2: THE SECRET 1991, PG, 108 MIN.
Directed by Joe Johnston
1982, PG, 98 MIN.
Directed by Steven Lisberger
12:00 p.m.

Destroy All Monsters
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The discovery of a top-secret jet- Experience the original 2:00 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
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1991, PG, 88 MIN. 88 min (Ends at 1:38 p.m.)
pack hurls test pilot Cliff Secord landmark motion picture that
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Directed by Michael Pressman
(Billy Campbell) into a daring inspired a new generation of 4:00 p.m. Serenity
Back by
adventure of mystery, digital filmmakers and
119 min (Ends at 5:59 p.m.) 10
bodacious FRI: 12:10 PM
suspense, and intrigue!
DOUBLE became a favorite of
7:00 p.m. Akira •
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Cliff encounters an fans and critics across
demand! FEATURE
CINEMA TWO assortment of ruth- the world. When a 124 min (Ends at 9:04 p.m.)
Leonardo,
less villains, led by a brilliant video game
Donatello, Mi- SAT: 2:00 PM Hollywood screen star
FRI, NOV. 8 maker named Flynn 9:20 p.m. The Crow
chaelangelo ONLY! 102 min (Ends at 11:02 p.m.)
CINEMA TWO who’s a secret Nazi (Jeff Bridges) hacks
and Raphael
spy (Timothy Dalton). 7:00 PM the mainframe of his
return for SUN: 4:20 PM With the help of his ac- ex-employer, he is
their most CINEMA ONE
CINEMA ONE tress girlfriend (Jennifer beamed inside an
thrilling ad-
Connelly), the young $9.50 astonishing digital
venture yet.
pilot battles enormous world and becomes
This time the evil Shredder has PER PERSON
odds to defeat his foes part of the very
learned the secret of the ooze,
who are anxious to use (OR FREE WITH game he is designing.
the force behind the Turtles’
the device in an evil NC COMICON TIX!) Now, his best chance
mutation and amazing fighting
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abilities. Now more dangerous
The Rocketeer is based virtual world is to set
than ever, Shredder is determined
on a comic character created by out in search of the security
to destroy the Turtles, bringing
Dave Stevens. program TRON.
along new villains Tokka and
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SUNDAY CINEMA ONE CINEMA TWO
2:00 p.m. Clash of the Titans
118 min (Ends at 3:58 p.m.)
2:10 p.m. The Last Unicorn
92 min (Ends at 3:42 p.m.)
4:10 p.m. Destroy All Monsters
88 min (Ends at 3:28 p.m.)
4:20 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
88 min (Ends at 5:48 p.m.)
7:00 p.m. Serenity
119 min (Ends at 8:59 p.m.)
9:20 p.m. The Crow
102 min (Ends at 11:02 p.m.)
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COSPLAY Cosplay Contest
Sunday, Nov. 10 4:00 p.m.
Carolina Theatre's Fletcher Hall
CONTEST +
We built this city on props and clothes! Cosplay Keep returns to the Durham Convention Center! Now
located in Meeting Rooms 2 and 3, drop by for more costume goodness than you can shake a wand at! Cosplay Showcase
Then join us for the annual and legendary NCC Cosplay Contest, now located in historic Fletcher Hall in the Our Cosplay Showcase is for cosplayers of every
Carolina Theatre! kind! There’s no registration, just bring yourself, your
costume and some star power! Line up for partici-
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pants will begin at the Carolina Theater at 2:30pm. 
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categories for adults, and one category for youth
line up separately, going first so we can judge them
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with a knack for creations of all kinds! In this • The age groups are for the person that created the
Those cheering them on can join us on at 4pm. 
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Whether you made your own costume from
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scratch, thrifted it together, bought it from a pro, or
their costume. Youths must have handcrafted the commissioner is entering them
• Kid costumes must be no less than 50% made by had your mom steal it from Party City, you can show
at least half! We welcome every type of cos- off your look, strut your stuff, and be proud in your
play—from entirely original concepts to stitch for the contestant to qualify
second skin at the Cosplay Showcase!All those who
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stitch recreations. While we love to see all kinds • Teen/Adult made costumes must be no less than
75% made by the contestant to qualify wish to participate may! 
of cosplays, commissioned cosplays may only
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be entered in this contest by the commissioner.
professional cosplayers are ineligible to win the category will receive a super nifty certificate!
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Sunday so they can be present for the winner’s Cosplay Craftsmanship Contest, but MAY partici- The Cosplay Craftsmanship Contest Winners and

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announcement. Prejudging will be on a first-come pate in the Cosplay Showcase Showcase Winner(s) will be named at the end of the
first-judged basis (see rules for pre-judging days/ • Pre-judging will be held on Friday from 3pm to 7pm, Showcase!
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times). Each contestant that places will receive a Saturday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm, as
well as on Sunday from 10am to 12:30 pm Showcase Titles:
certificate marking his or her accomplishments,
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as well as a prize. All Prizes and awards for the
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after the Cosplay Showcase. ceremony to receive prizes
• All ages are welcome to participate Showcase Youth Titles:
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WEAPONS POLICY
Use common sense and remember what seems harmless to you may appear like a threat to someone else. All attendees must adhere to North Caro-
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lina Law at all times during the weekend of NC Comicon, including laws regarding firearms and weapons. If it is illegal outside of the convention, it is
• Best in Show illegal inside the convention. Please read this entire policy before attending the NCC. Failure to follow this policy may result in your removal from the
• Armor First Place convention without a refund. We have a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR WEAPONS.
• Armor Second Place
• Armor Third Place The following items are NOT longbows, silly string, slingshots, water brass knuckles, clubs and nunchaku.
ALLOWED at NC Comicon: balloons and water guns. No props or
• Armor Honorable weapons capable of firing any projectile
n NO HARD PROP WEAPONS.
NO LIVE FIREARMS. This includes This includes props made of metal, fiber-
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or powder charge of any kind.
modern guns, hunting guns, historic guns, glass and glass. LIGHTSABERS ARE OK.
• Tailor First Place air soft guns, BB guns, cap guns, paintball n NO SHARPENED METAL-BLADED
guns and pellet guns—either functioning or WEAPONS. This includes axes, daggers,
n NO LASER POINTERS. If you have
• Tailor Second Place a laser pointer in your prop or weapon,
de-commissioned. hatchets, knives, kunai, shuriken, swords,
• Tailor Third Place sword canes and switch blades. make sure it cannot function by either
n NO CONCEALED FIREARMS EVEN removing the batteries or simply not
• Tailor Honorable IF YOU HAVE A PERMIT. n NO DULL METAL-BLADED WEAP- bringing it.
Mention ONS. This includes replica swords, repli-
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n NO REALISTIC REPLICA FIREARMS.
This includes reproduction, fake or toy
ca knives, and other dull metal objects.
NO EXPLOSIVES. This includes
n NO ITEMS THAT CAUSE EXCESSIVE
NOISE LEVELS. This includes vuvuzelas,
• Youth Second Place guns that can be confused for functional n grenade whistles and grenade horns.
firearms—either metal, solid resin/plastic/ firecrackers and fireworks.
• Youth Third Place rubber.
n NO WHIPS
NO CHEMICAL WEAPONS. This
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n NO FUNCTIONAL PROJECTILE includes mace and pepper spray.
n NO AEROSOL CANISTERS
WEAPONS. This includes blow guns, n NO TASERS
functioning crossbows, functioning
n NO BLUNT WEAPONS. This includes
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