tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619454304509245932024-03-19T00:38:06.061-07:00Genghis ConGenghis Con is Cleveland's Small Press and Underground Comics Convention.John Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10807696611112642565noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-79690246897750157692016-06-01T10:13:00.001-07:002016-09-23T10:24:34.245-07:00ANNOUNCING GENGHIS CON 2016!<div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">
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The popular Small Press and Underground Comic Convention returns to The Lake Erie Building (13000 Athens in Lakewood, Ohio) on Sunday, November 27th, 2016! This will be the eighth annual gathering of the best cartoonists, zinesters, illustrators, authors and printmakers from all over the Rust-Belt region. This award-winning event will be FREE and open from 2pm to 7pm.</div>
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Genghis Con has always been a celebration of Independent Print Media, with a focus on the storytelling versatility of comics and zines. Those interested in exhibiting Genghis Con 2016 please fill out this <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/uUiO4l7f7RH2M6z63" target="_blank">REGISTRATION FORM</a> between JUNE 1st and Sunday JULY 31st. We’ll be contacting everyone no later than August 12th. Table space is limited so please apply early!</div>
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We’ll be announcing some more details as we confirm them, but feel free to follow Genghis Con on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/genghisconcleveland/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/thegenghiscon" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://genghisconcleveland.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr</a> and now <a href="http://instagram.com/genghisconcleveland" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</div>
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1- Gary Dumm<br />
2- A: Ron Hill<br />
2- B: Laura Dumm<br />
3- A: Amalia DeGirolamo<br />
3- B: Sequoia Bostick<br />
4- A: Oberlin Comics Collective<br />
4- B: Melissa Mary<br />
5- Justin Will <br />
6- A: Clare Kolat<br />
6- B: Tim Switlalski<br />
7- A: Angela Oster<br />
7- B: Ashley Ribblet<br />
8- Daniel Wyke<br />
9- John G<br />
10- A: Aaron Lange<br />
10- B: Jake Kelly<br />
11- A: Kevin Fagan<br />
11- B: 80 Proof Comix<br />
12- A: Easy Press<br />
12- B: Jack Reese <br />
13- A: Sophie Goldstein<br />
13- B: Carl Antonowicz<br />
14-A: Amber Esner<br />
15- B: Phoebe Thomas<br />
15- A: Dave Arhar<br />
15- B: David Wilson<br />
16-Ted Sikora<br />
17- Matthew Chojnacki<br />
18- Derf<br />
19- Guide to Kulchur<br />
20- A: Nicholas Kratsas<br />
20- B: Julia Eff<br />
21- A: Alexis Spanos<br />
21- B: Shari Ross<br />
22- A: Max Bare<br />
22- B: Kris Lachowski<br />
23- Cowboy House International<br />
24- A: Pat Kain<br />
24- B: Dan McCloskey<br />
25- Frank Santoro<br />
26- A: Nate McDonough<br />
26- B: Nils Balls<br />
27- Royal Oak Comix Party<br />
28- Tinto Press<br />
29- Mullet Turtle Comics<br />
30- One Percent Press<br />
31- Czap Books<br />
32- A: Jessi Zabarsky<br />
32- B: Matthew New<br />
33- A: Jenn Lisa<br />
33- B: Juan Fernandez<br />
34- A: Simon Reinhardt<br />
34- B: Bryn Adams<br />
35- A: Silver Kraken<br />
35- B: Erika Lavin<br />
36- A: Kris Starlein<br />
36- B: Kit Vasey<br />
37- Sarah Sobole<br />
38- A: OOF! Comics + Animation<br />
38- B: Sean Dempsey<br />
39- Bruce Worden<br />
40- Rust Belt Monster Collective<br />
41- Rust Belt Monster Collective<br />
42- A: Joe Kuth<br />
42- B: Jason Young<br />
43- BLOOD HOUSE<br />
44- Tom Williams<br />
45- A: Steve Myers<br />
45- B: Illiterature Press<br />
46- A: Calvert Comics<br />
46- B: Thunder Khan<br />
47- A: Tymothi Godek<br />
47- B: Steve Harrison<br />
48- Secret Landscape<br />
49- A: Kelsey Cretcher<br />
49- B: Jillian Leigh<br />
50- Bob Corby<br />
51- Nix Comics<br />
52- Narrier Publishing<br />
53- A: Ben Jammin & Paul Jessup<br />
53- B: J. Caleb Mozzocco<br />
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Genghis Con returns to the Cleveland area for its 7th year! Join us on Sunday, November 29th from 2pm to 7pm at the Lake Erie Building (AKA the Screw Factory, 13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood OH). Come find out why Cleveland Magazine called us the Best Comic Convention in the city!</div>
GENGHIS CON<br />
Small Press Underground Comic Convention<br />
2pm - 7pm<br />
FREE ADMISSION<br />
Sunday November 29th, 2015<br />
Lake Erie Building<br />
13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/548022682012266/">RSVP on Facebook!</a><br />
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Genghis Con Dance-N-Draw</h2>
Come to Mahall's the Saturday night before Genghis Con for our kickoff Dance-N-Draw!<br />
Music by DJ Mimi Lean<br />
DJ White Rims - https://m.soundcloud.com/djtechwizard<br />
& DJ Rachel H (of WRUW's Guilty Pleasures) - https://m.facebook.com/Guilty-Pleasures-WRUW-FM-142335889168600/?__mref=message_bubble<br />
Art Supplies will be provided by Blick, but feel free to bring your own! <br /><strong>See you on the dance floor!</strong>-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1645427719058736/">RSVP on Facebook!</a><br />
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<br />Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923734945400356666noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-18296891201558951992015-10-16T12:26:00.002-07:002015-11-05T14:22:08.649-08:00Genghis Con 2015 Exhibitor List<div>
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We're excited to unveil not only John G's poster for this year (see above), but also the exhibitor list! Be sure not to miss Genghis Con 2015, on Sunday, November 29th at the Lake Erie Building!<br />
<em><strong>Updated November 5th</strong></em>
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<li><b>Derf</b> - <a href="http://derfcity.com/" target="_blank">derfcity.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Gary Dumm</b> - <a href="http://www.dummart.com/" target="_blank">dummart.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>John G</b> - <a href="http://shinercomics.net/" target="_blank">shinercomics.net</a> *</li>
<li><b>Jake Kelly</b> - <a href="http://pavetheocean.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">pavetheocean.blogspot.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Gregorgy Benton</b> - <a href="http://gregorybenton.com/" target="_blank">gregorybenton.com</a></li>
<li><b>Czap Books</b> - <a href="http://czapbooks.com/" target="_blank">czapbooks.com</a></li>
<li><b>Nathan Ward</b> - <a href="http://www.nwardcomics.net/" target="_blank">nwardcomics.net</a> *</li>
<li><b>Jessi Zabarsky</b> - <a href="http://jessiz.com/" target="_blank">jessiz.com</a></li>
<li><b>Sophie Goldstein</b> - <a href="http://www.redinkradio.com/" target="_blank">redinkradio.com</a></li>
<li><b>Amber Esner</b> - <a href="http://amberesner.com/" target="_blank">amberesner.com</a> *</li>
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<li><b>80 Proof Comix</b> - <a href="http://80proofcomix.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">80proofcomix.blogspot.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Angela Oster</b> - <a href="http://angelaoster.com/" target="_blank">angelaoster.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Ashley Ribblett</b> - <a href="http://aribblett.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">aribblett.blogspot.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Frank Santoro</b> - <a href="http://comicsworkbook.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">comicsworkbook.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Guide to Kulchur</b> - <a href="http://guidetokulchurcleveland.com/" target="_blank">guidetokulchurcleveland.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Bob Corby</b> - <a href="http://www.backporchcomics.com/" target="_blank">backporchcomics.com</a></li>
<li><b>Nix Comics</b> - <a href="http://www.nixcomics.com/" target="_blank">www.nixcomics.com</a></li>
<li><b>Nicholas Kostas Kratsas</b> - <a href="http://www.snakesinthebasement.com/" target="_blank">snakesinthebasement.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Tymothi Godek</b> - <a href="http://www.yellowlight.scratchspace.net/" target="_blank">yellowlight.scratchspace.net</a></li>
<li><b>Sarah Sobole</b> - <a href="http://sarahsobole.com/" target="_blank">sarahsobole.com</a></li>
<li><b>Bryn Adams</b> - <a href="http://www.brynadams.com/" target="_blank">brynadams.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Matthew New</b> - <a href="http://billyjohnsoncomic.com/" target="_blank">billyjohnsoncomic.com</a></li>
<li><b>Simon Reinhardt</b> - <a href="http://simonmreinhardt.tumblr.com/comics" target="_blank">simonmreinhardt.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Easy Press</b> - <a href="http://sssanddune.com/tagged/comics/" target="_blank">sssanddune.com</a></li>
<li><b>Kelsey Cretcher</b> - <a href="http://www.kelseycretcher.com/" target="_blank">kelseycretcher.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Aaron Lange</b> - <a href="http://aaronlange.com/" target="_blank">aaronlange.com</a></li>
<li><b>Tom Williams</b> - <a href="http://drawrobotdesigns.com/" target="_blank">drawrobotdesigns.com</a></li>
<li><b>Justin Will</b> - <a href="http://www.justinmichaelwill.com/" target="_blank">justinmichaelwill.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Sean M Dempsey</b> - <a href="http://www.smdempseycomics.com/" target="_blank">smdempseycomics.com</a></li>
<li><b>Erika Lavin</b> - <a href="http://raddishh.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">raddishh.tumblr.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Bruce Worden</b> - <a href="http://www.sketchsketchsketch.com/" target="_blank">sketchsketchsketch.com</a></li>
<li><b>Matthew Chojnacki</b> - <a href="http://www.matthewchojnacki.com/" target="_blank">matthewchojnacki.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>OOF! Comics and Animation</b> - <a href="http://ooftheblog.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">ooftheblog.tumblr.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>David Wilson</b> - <a href="http://www.downpourcreative.com/" target="_blank">downpourcreative.com</a></li>
<li><b>Oberlin Comics Collective</b> - <a href="http://oberlincomicscollective.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">oberlincomicscollective.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Kris Lachowski</b> - <a href="http://www.meangoatcomics.com/" target="_blank">meangoatcomics.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Amalia DeGirolamo</b> - <a href="http://notamalia.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">notamalia.blogspot.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Sequoia Bostick</b> - <a href="http://sequoiabostick.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">sequoiabostick.blogspot.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Julia Eff</b> - <a href="http://crapandemic.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">crapandemic.tumblr.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Alexis Spanos</b> - <a href="http://rapscallions.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">rapscallions.tumblr.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Pat Kain</b> - <a href="http://patkain.com/" target="_blank">patkain.com</a></li>
<li><b>Rust Belt Monster Collective</b> - <a href="http://www.rustbeltmonster.com/" target="_blank">rustbeltmonster.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Jenn Lisa</b> - <a href="http://jennlisa.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">jennlisa.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Juan Fernandez</b> - <a href="http://juanjosefernandez.com/" target="_blank">juanjosefernandez.com</a></li>
<li><b>Max Bare</b> - <a href="http://www.mysteryafoot.com/" target="_blank">mysteryafoot.com</a></li>
<li><b>Jillian Leigh</b> - <a href="http://jillyjelly1.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">jillyjelly1.tumblr.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>BLOOD HOUSE</b> - <a href="http://www.radtodeath.com/" target="_blank">radtodeath.com</a></li>
<li><b>Cowboy House International</b> - <a href="http://cowboyhouseinternet.com/" target="_blank">cowboyhouseinternet.com</a></li>
<li><b>Bernie Crowsheet</b> - <a href="http://superawesomecomics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">superawesomecomics.blogspot.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Daniel Wyke</b> - <a href="http://wykery.com/" target="_blank">wykery.com</a></li>
<li><b>Phoebe Thomas</b> - <a href="http://phoebeillustrates.com/" target="_blank">phoebeillustrates.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Narrier Publishing</b> - <a href="http://www.narrier.com/" target="_blank">narrier.com</a></li>
<li><b>Ted Sikora</b> - <a href="http://www.apamanation.com/" target="_blank">apamanation.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Steven Myers</b> - <a href="http://fedscomic.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">fedscomic.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><b>Mullet Turtle Comics</b> - <a href="http://mulletturtle.storenvy.com/" target="_blank">mulletturtle.storenvy.com</a></li>
<li><b>Clare Kolat</b> - <a href="http://www.clarekolat.com/" target="_blank">clarekolat.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Tim Switalski</b> - <a href="https://www.timswitalski.com/" target="_blank">timswitalski.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>One Percent Press</b> - <a href="http://www.onepercentpress.com/" target="_blank">onepercentpress.com</a></li>
<li><b>Nils Balls</b> - <a href="http://www.skeletonballs.com/" target="_blank">skeletonballs.com</a></li>
<li><b>Nate McDonough</b> - <a href="http://grixly.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">grixly.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Daniel McCloskey</b> - <a href="http://danielmccloskey.com/" target="_blank">danielmccloskey.com</a></li>
<li><b>Silver Kraken</b> - <a href="http://www.silverkraken.com/" target="_blank">silverkraken.com</a></li>
<li><b>Jason Young</b> - <a href="http://buyerbeware.guttertrash.net/" target="_blank">buyerbeware.guttertrash.net</a></li>
<li><b>Kevin Fagan</b> - <a href="http://www.kjfprojects.com/" target="_blank">kjfprojects.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Calvert Comics</b> - <a href="http://www.calvertcomics.com/about.html" target="_blank">calvertcomics.com</a></li>
<li><b>J. Caleb Mozzocco</b> - <a href="http://everydayislikewednesday.blogspot.com/2015/08/these-are-comic-books-that-i-have-made.html" target="_blank">everydayislikewednesday.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><b>Shari Ross</b> - <a href="http://sharirossillustrates.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">sharirossillustrates.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Melissa Mary</b> - <a href="http://storywithpicture.com/" target="_blank">storywithpicture.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Steve Harrison</b> - <a href="http://www.fabricari.com/" target="_blank">fabricari.com</a></li>
<li><b>Joe Kuth</b> - <a href="http://redpandacomics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">redpandacomics.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><b>Royal Oak Comix Party</b> - <a href="http://comixparty.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">comixparty.bigcartel.com</a></li>
<li><b>Secret Landscape</b> - <a href="http://secret-landscape.tumblr.com/catalog" target="_blank">secret-landscape.tumblr.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Tinto Press</b> - <a href="http://www.tintopress.com/" target="_blank">tintopress.com</a></li>
<li><b>Kris Starlein & Kit Vasey</b> - <a href="http://www.krisstarlein.com/" target="_blank">krisstarlein.com</a></li>
<li><b>Illiterature Press</b> - <a href="http://illiteraturepress.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">illiteraturepress.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Dave Arhar</b> - <a href="http://pennydreadfulpress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">pennydreadfulpress.blogspot.com</a> *</li>
<li><b>Thunder Khan</b> - <a href="https://thunderkhan.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">thunderkhan.wordpress.com</a> *</li>
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We're excited to announce that registration for Genghis Con 2015 is open! <strike><b>Click here</b> to apply for a table at this year's show</strike> <b>EDIT: APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED</b>. </div>
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Once again, Genghis Con will be held at the Lake Erie Building (13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood OH 44107) on Sunday, November 29th from 2pm to 7pm. <b>Registration closes August 20</b>.</div>
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Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923734945400356666noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-54970248580496867172014-12-18T10:22:00.001-08:002014-12-18T10:22:33.380-08:00Thank You!!<img alt="" src="https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/l/t31.0-8/10869441_750083671751404_2554593068718391824_o.jpg" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 1em; width: 100%;" />
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Thanks so much to everyone who took part in Genghis Con 2014 and made it our best show yet - we had a record turnout. We couldn’t ask for a better group of exhibitors, volunteers and the fantastic staff at the Lake Erie Building, plus everyone else who helped us along the way, like the Root, Barrio, CIA, Jakprints, Mahalls…<br />
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If you get a chance, be sure to check out our <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmedia%2Fset%2F%3Fset%3Da.750082831751488.1073741830.167910426635401%26type%3D3&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGPqEZC0ocwbz4-SWutyT-cjtWUlQ" target="_blank">album of photos from the show on Facebook</a>, taken by our buddy Yoshi Andrego at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fturnstylefilms&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFLmRt3IHey-RBNPbQqLKLu1z4S-g" target="_blank">Turnstyle Films</a>. Speaking of which, thanks to everyone who was able to come out to the Draw Hard / Root Hog or Die screening.<br />
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There’s still quite a while in between now and then, but we’re happy to say that the seventh annual <strong>Genghis Con will be held at the Lake Erie Building, November 29th, 2015</strong>. Mark your calendars and watch <a href="http://thegenghiscon.com/" target="_blank">thegenghiscon.com</a> for more details in the months to come. If you have any comments, questions or concerns, as always feel free to drop us a line - genghisconcleveland at gmail.<br />
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See you next year!
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Kevin and John,
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Genghis Con CrewKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923734945400356666noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-23468179886418709692014-11-19T17:18:00.001-08:002014-11-19T17:18:12.272-08:00GENGHIS CON 2014 IS HAPPENING<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-snUIvQK21v8/VG0rohbAqTI/AAAAAAAAEbk/m6bTwNiP-b8/s1600/gc_2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-snUIvQK21v8/VG0rohbAqTI/AAAAAAAAEbk/m6bTwNiP-b8/s1600/gc_2014.jpg" style="height: auto; width: 75%;" /></a>
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GENGHIS CON 2014,<br /> SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30<sup style="font-size: .5em; line-height: 1px;">TH</sup><br /> AT THE LAKE ERIE BUILDING</h2>
CLEVELAND, OHIO - Genghis Con, the Small Press and Underground Comics Convention, will be returning to Cleveland for its sixth year this November with some exciting changes. For the first time, Genghis Con will be held at the spacious <a href="http://lakeeriebuilding.com/" target="_blank">Lake Erie Building</a> (13000 Athens Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107) from 2pm to 7pm on Sunday, November 30th. In addition to a new location, the show will be free to attend, dropping the admission charge of years past. The convention brings together the best and the brightest creators of the region for a day of celebrating comics and zines. The new Lakewood location promises a larger number of exhibitors than ever before.
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With as much that is new, Genghis Con is still tied to its established tradition of showcasing the talented artists, writers, and cartoonists drawn from across the rust belt and beyond on the weekend after Thanksgiving. The focus continues to be placed squarely on the art and language of comics, visual storytelling, and all print media.
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After a hallmark year in 2013, expect to see several of last year’s additions to the show continue in 2014. Genghis Con will again be held on Sunday, and the event will be open to the public from 2pm to 7pm. Local podcast <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Comics-Are-Go/110354429027687" target="_blank">Comics Are Go!</a> will return to host an episode from the convention floor.
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Moving Genghis Con to the West Side will cast a different light on the show while still embracing a distinctively “Cleveland” feel. The Lake Erie Building, also known as the Screw Factory, is an old automobile factory that has since become the home of artist studios and is an active exhibition space. Located near Madison and W117th, the Lake Erie Building is easily accessible by public transit and by car, with plenty of on-site parking. Beginning at 3pm, <a href="http://barrio-tacos.com/" target="_blank">Barrio</a> will have their award-winning food truck parked outside, serving gourmet tacos (and yes, plenty of vegetarian and vegan options will be available).
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The festivities will begin on Saturday night, with a kickoff party at <a href="http://mahalls20lanes.com/" target="_blank">Mahall’s 20 Lanes</a> (13200 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107 - within walking distance of the Lake Erie Building). Headlining this event will be a double-feature of comics documentaries: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=autzPcnndlc" target="_blank"><em>Root Hog or Die</em></a>, about the 25 year career of cartoonist John Porcellino’s beloved self-published King Cat series; and <a href="http://turnstylefilms.com/" target="_blank">Turnstyle Film's</a> Draw Hard, which turns the camera on Cleveland cartoonist/illustrator John G. Both artists will be exhibiting at the convention on Sunday.
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Admission to Genghis Con and the kickoff party will both be free. Visit thegenghiscon.com for further information. A growing list of guests and exhibitors can be found at genghisconcleveland.tumblr.com/exhibitors. Any artist interested in exhibiting is welcome to sign up for the waiting list found at <a href="http://genghisconcleveland.tumblr.com/exhibitors" target="_blank">genghisconcleveland.tumblr.com/exhibitors</a>.
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GENGHIS CON<br />
Small Press Underground Comic Convention<br />
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Free Admission<br />
Sunday November 30th, 2014<br />
Lake Erie Building <br />
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John Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10807696611112642565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-69076513515424410672014-10-14T13:12:00.000-07:002014-11-18T19:09:40.112-08:00Genghis Con 2014 Exhibitor List<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUjCZ4kMsPk/VD2CnSeiocI/AAAAAAAAAaE/I3a8VKF3mnU/s1600/genghis-poster-JZ.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uUjCZ4kMsPk/VD2CnSeiocI/AAAAAAAAAaE/I3a8VKF3mnU/s1600/genghis-poster-JZ.png" alt="Genghis Con Cleveland 2014" style="width:100%; max-width:700px;" /></a>
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Here it is*, the official list of exhibitors at this year's Genghis Con (on Sunday, November 30th, 2014)!<br />
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<ul><li><b>Derf</b> - <a href="http://derfcity.com/" target="_blank">derfcity.com</a></li>
<li><b>Gary Dumm</b> - <a href="http://www.dummart.com/" target="_blank">dummart.com</a></li>
<li><b>John G</b> - <a href="http://ninepanelgrid.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ninepanelgrid.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><b>Jake Kelly</b> - <a href="http://pavetheocean.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">pavetheocean.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><b>John Porcellino</b> - <a href="http://www.spitandahalf.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.spitandahalf.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><b>Gregorgy Benton</b> - <a href="http://gregorybenton.com/" target="_blank">gregorybenton.com</a></li>
<li><b>Czap Books / Kevin Czapiewski</b> - <a href="http://czapbooks.com/" target="_blank">czapbooks.com</a></li>
<li><b>Liz Valasco</b> - <a href="http://vialcomics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">vialcomics.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><b>Nathan Ward</b> - <a href="http://nwardcomics.tumblr.com" target="_blank">nwardcomics.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Jessi Zabarsky</b> - <a href="http://jessiz.com/" target="_blank">jessiz.com</a></li>
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<li><b>80 Proof Comix / Glenn Baskin</b> - <a href="http://80proofcomix.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">80proofcomix.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><b>Brandon B.</b> - <a href="http://drawbrandondraw.com/" target="_blank">drawbrandondraw.com</a></li>
<li><b>Angela Oster</b> - <a href="http://angelaoster.com/" target="_blank">angelaoster.com</a></li>
<li><b>Ashley Ribblett</b> - <a href="http://aribblett.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">aribblett.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><b>Frank Santoro</b> - <a href="http://comicsworkbook.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">comicsworkbook.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Don Simpson</b> - <a href="http://megatonman.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">megatonman.blogspot.com/</a></li>
<li><b>Bob Corby</b> - <a href="http://www.backporchcomics.com/" target="_blank">www.backporchcomics.com</a></li>
<li><b>Nix Comics</b> - <a href="http://www.nixcomics.com/" target="_blank">www.nixcomics.com</a></li>
<li><b>Nicholas Kostas Kratsas</b> - <a href="http://www.snakesinthebasement.com/" target="_blank">www.snakesinthebasement.com</a></li>
<li><b>Tymothi Godek</b> - <a href="http://www.yellowlight.scratchspace.net/" target="_blank">www.yellowlight.scratchspace.net</a></li>
<li><b>Sarah Sobole</b> - <a href="http://sarahsobole.com/" target="_blank">sarahsobole.com</a></li>
<li><b>Cathy G. Johnson</b> - <a href="http://www.cathyboy.com/" target="_blank">www.cathyboy.com</a></li>
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<li><b>Andrew Pena</b> - <a href="https://www.blogger.com/penaillustrations.com" target="_blank">www.blogger.com/penaillustrations.com</a></li>
<li><b>Stud Muffin Zine & Distro</b> - <a href="http://studmuffinzine.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">studmuffinzine.tumblr.com</a></li>
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<li><b>Justin Will</b> - <a href="http://www.justinmichaelwill.com/" target="_blank">www.justinmichaelwill.com</a></li>
<li><b>2 Headed Monster Comics</b> - <a href="http://www.2headedmonstercomics.com/" target="_blank">www.2headedmonstercomics.com</a></li>
<li><b>Sean M Dempsey</b> - <a href="http://www.smdempseycomics.com/" target="_blank">www.smdempseycomics.com</a></li>
<li><b>Erika Lavin</b> - <a href="http://raddishh.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">raddishh.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Bruce Worden</b> - <a href="http://www.sketchsketchsketch.com/" target="_blank">www.sketchsketchsketch.com</a></li>
<li><b>Matthew Chojnacki</b> - <a href="http://www.matthewchojnacki.com/" target="_blank">www.matthewchojnacki.com</a></li>
<li><b>Alex Nall</b> - <a href="http://alexnall.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">alexnall.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>OOF! Comics and Animation</b> - <a href="http://ooftheblog.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">ooftheblog.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>DOWNPOUR / David Wilson</b> - <a href="http://www.downpourcreative.com/" target="_blank">www.downpourcreative.com</a></li>
<li><b>Oberlin Comics Collective</b> - <a href="http://oberlincomicscollective.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">oberlincomicscollective.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Kris Lachowski</b> - <a href="http://www.meangoatcomics.com/" target="_blank">www.meangoatcomics.com</a></li>
<li><b>Amalia DeGirolamo</b> - <a href="http://notamalia.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">notamalia.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><b>Sequoia Bostick</b> - <a href="http://sequoiabostick.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">sequoiabostick.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><b>Julia Eff</b> - <a href="http://crapandemic.tumblr.com" target="_blank">crapandemic.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>MC Wolfman</b> - <a href="http://www.mc-wolfman.com/" target="_blank">www.mc-wolfman.com</a></li>
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<li><b>Alexis Spanos</b> - <a href="http://rapscallions.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">rapscallions.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Chris Thornton</b> - <a href="http://koalabones.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">koalabones.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Pat Kain</b> - <a href="http://patkain.com/" target="_blank">patkain.com</a></li>
<li><b>Rust Belt Monster Collective</b> - <a href="http://www.rustbeltmonster.com/" target="_blank">www.rustbeltmonster.com</a></li>
<li><b>Jenn Lisa</b> - <a href="http://jennlisa.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">jennlisa.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>Juan Fernandez</b> - <a href="http://juanjosefernandez.com/" target="_blank">juanjosefernandez.com</a></li>
<li><b>Max Bare</b> - <a href="http://www.mysteryafoot.com/" target="_blank">www.mysteryafoot.com</a></li>
<li><b>John Bailey</b> - <a href="http://www.radtodeath.com/" target="_blank">www.radtodeath.com</a></li>
<li><b>Cleveland Institute of Art</b> - <a href="http://www.cia.edu/" target="_blank">www.cia.edu</a></li>
<li><b>Geek CLE</b> - <a href="http://geekcle.com" target="_blank">geekcle.com</a></li>
<li><b>Cowboy House International</b> - <a href="http://cowboyhouseinternet.com/" target="_blank">cowboyhouseinternet.com</a></li>
<li><b>Bernie Crowsheet</b> - <a href="http://superawesomecomics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">superawesomecomics.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><b>Daniel Wyke</b> - <a href="http://wykery.com/" target="_blank">wykery.com</a></li>
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<li><b>Mike Kemp</b> - <a href="http://www.mkempillustration.com/" target="_blank">doriandraws.prosite.com</a></li>
<li><b>Steven Myers</b> - <a href="http://fedscomic.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">fedscomic.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><b>Clare Kolat</b> - <a href="http://www.clarekolat.com/" target="_blank">www.clarekolat.com</a></li>
<li><b>Tim Switalski</b> - <a href="https://www.timswitalski.com" target="_blank">www.timswitalski.com</a></li>
<li><b>MJ Robinson</b> - <a href="http://kickintheeyes.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">kickintheeyes.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>One Percent Press</b> - <a href="http://www.onepercentpress.com" target="_blank">www.onepercentpress.com</a></li>
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<li><b>Nils Balls</b> - <a href="http://www.skeletonballs.com/" target="_blank">www.skeletonballs.com</a></li>
<li><b>Nate McDonough</b> - <a href="http://grixly.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">grixly.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><b>KC Anderson</b> - <a href="http://www.kcandersonillustration.com/wafflecus/" target="_blank">www.kcandersonillustration.com/wafflecus</a></li>
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<em style="font-size: .75em;">poster by Kevin Czapiewski</em>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923734945400356666noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-73380687721632160362014-07-23T12:26:00.000-07:002014-07-23T12:27:27.288-07:00GENGHIS CON 2014! Same Day! New, Bigger Location! FREE Admission!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 0; padding-left: 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
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Genghis Con 2014 will be held on Sunday, November 30th at the Lake Erie Building - Registration Now Open!</h4>
<p>For the past five years on Thanksgiving weekend, Genghis Con has been a touchstone event for comics and independent print media in the North East Ohio region. From Pittsburgh to Columbus to Chicago, the region's most prolific comics creators and zinesters have converged on Cleveland to share their stories and artwork, and help foster an environment for the open dialogue about the nature of comics, storytelling, and the small press print medium. Genghis Con 2014 is primed to be another exceptional year with a couple of major changes to the show.
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<strong>Big Change #1:</strong> Genghis Con is moving! The sixth annual small press and independent comics convention will be held from 2pm-7pm on Sunday, November 30th, 2014 (Thanksgiving weekend) at The Lake Erie Building (AKA: The Screw Factory), 13000 Athens Ave, at the south end of Lakewood, Ohio. This means we'll have a ton of extra space for even more exhibitors.</p>
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<strong>Big Change #2:</strong> We're getting rid of the $5 charge to get in! Genghis Con will now be FREE to all who wish to attend, making it an even better way to spend your post-Thanksgiving Sunday!</p>
<p>We'd like to take this opportunity to thank The Beachland Ballroom for all the support and giving us such a great home to launch Genghis Con and help it develop over the past five years. We encourage everyone to continue to support them, and enjoy all the awesome things The Beachland has to offer!</p>
<p>Those comics and zine makers interested in Exhibiting Genghis Con 2014, please head over to this <a href="https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=tlpRm5rUj-UY2KgBtfcvtg" target="_blank">REGISTRATION FORM</a>.</p>
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Moving to a bigger space and making the show free for attendees means we have to make another big change, and so we will be charging a minimal fee for tables this year- $25 for 3', $50 for 6' of space.</p>
<p>We're excited for another amazing year. Help us spread the word and don't forget to register!</p>
Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923734945400356666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-88257063999109061982014-05-08T13:53:00.000-07:002014-05-08T13:53:28.438-07:00<img src="http://photos-g.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-frc/891321_267553980093614_1659581755_n.jpg" style="max-width: 100%;" alt="Genghis Con business cards" />
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<p>Announcements soon… stay tuned</p>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923734945400356666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-35839710379921854422013-11-29T13:28:00.000-08:002013-11-29T13:28:21.536-08:00Exhibitor News - Cancellations and Additions<p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Just a quick update - we've had a couple people have to cancel this weekend. Sadly, Ashley Gerst, Stephen Hines and Scott Hall are not going to be able to be there this Sunday.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">The good news is that we've added Marc Sumerak, GeekCLE and Daniel McCloskey to the list! Though we'll miss Ashley, Stephen and Scott, there's still tons of great stuff to check out!</p>
<p>Be sure to check out <a href="http://genghisconcleveland.tumblr.com/">our tumblr</a> for more info on these and all the rest of our fine exhibitors. See you on Sunday!</p>Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923734945400356666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-78145075761173798442013-11-29T13:21:00.003-08:002013-11-29T13:21:45.019-08:00Waterloo Contruction<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-spANkR5Clm4/UpkFQz6L1HI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/1-af0_VbY60/s1600/waterloo_map.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-spANkR5Clm4/UpkFQz6L1HI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/1-af0_VbY60/s1600/waterloo_map.png" style="width: 100%" /></a>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">As Genghis Con Day approaches, we wanted to let you know ahead of time that Waterloo Road, where the Beachland is located, has been under construction. It's been a long process and unfortunately it will not be finished before this Sunday. So, with that in mind, the best we can all do is just be prepared.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">With that in mind, here's what the deal is: Waterloo is currently a one-way street, with the other side torn up and in the process of being rebuilt. After E 156th, all sidestreets off of Waterloo are closed until E 163rd. Luckily, the Beachland parking lot is still accessible to traffic. If the lot is full, there is more parking up the road to your right (across from E 162nd).</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Beyond this, you can turn on E 163rd (signs for Waterloo detour) and try for curb-side parking on Trafalgar Ave or elsewhere in the neighborhood. The blocked sidestreets are semi-accessible from Trafalgar if you want to try for parking there. There is also a parking lot behind Arts Collinwood (on the corner of Waterloo and E 156th).</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em;">Following this detour will take you back to highway access. If you want to circle around, we recommend turning right onto E 156th from Trafalgar rather than left. If there are any problems, the number for the Beachland is (216) 383-1124.<p>
See you soon!Kevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923734945400356666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-74484449709012031712013-11-07T12:30:00.000-08:002013-11-07T14:00:23.016-08:00Two Hand Fools join Genghis Con<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Unfortunately All Dinosaurs had to cancel their Genghis Con 2013 performance. A bummer for sure, but we appreciate their support and hope to do something with them in the near future.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">The good news is that we were able to get the mighty <a href="http://twohandfools.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Two Hand Fools</a> to headline the show! Two Hand Fools has a particular catchy style of heavier punk music, and their steadfast DIY ethic is something that exemplifies what Genghis Con is all about. We're proud to have them joining <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_760752495"></span>Uno Lady<span id="goog_760752496"></span></a> and <a href="http://alloyx.bandcamp.com/album/smoke-noises" target="_blank">Smoke Noises</a> on the bill!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">Also wanted to mention to check out the <a href="http://genghisconcleveland.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Genghis Con tumblr page</a>. We'll be posting individual links to the exhibitors over there as we lead up to December 1st!</span></div>
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<br />John Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10807696611112642565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-12608225148551384822013-10-29T13:23:00.000-07:002013-11-29T13:31:52.546-08:00Genghis Con 2013 Exhibitor List!Here it is*, the official list of exhibitors at this year's Genghis Con (on Sunday, December 1st 2013)!<br />
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<li><strong>Derf</strong> - <a href="http://www.derfcity.com/" target="_blank">derfcity.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Jake Kelly</strong> - <a href="http://thelakeeriemonster.com/" target="_blank">thelakeeriemonster.com</a></li>
<li><strong>John Greiner</strong> - <a href="http://ninepanelgrid.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ninepanelgrid.blogspot.com/</a></li>
<li><strong>Kevin Czapiewski</strong> - <a href="http://kevinczap.com/" target="_blank">kevinczap.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Liz Valasco</strong> - <a href="http://vialcomics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">vialcomics.blogspot.com/</a></li>
<li><strong>Oberlin Comics Collective</strong> - <a href="http://oberlincomicscollective.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">oberlincomicscollective.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Frank Lewis/Ohio City Writers</strong> - <a href="http://ohiocitywriters.org/" target="_blank">ohiocitywriters.org</a></li>
<li><strong>Andy Gabrysiak</strong> - <a href="http://www.andygabrysiak.com/" target="_blank">andygabrysiak.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Bernie Crowsheet</strong> - <a href="http://superawesomecomics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">superawesomecomics.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Alex Ward/Nathan Ward</strong> - <a href="http://wardcomix.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">wardcomix.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Nate McDonough</strong> - <a href="http://grixly.com/" target="_blank">grixly.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Jessi Zabarsky</strong> - <a href="http://jessiz.com/" target="_blank">jessiz.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Molly Durst</strong> - <a href="http://symphonyoftheuniverse.com/" target="_blank">symphonyoftheuniverse.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Ashley Gerst</strong> - <a href="http://ashleygerst.com/" target="_blank">ashleygerst.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Fred Frances/Cowboy House International</strong> - <a href="http://cowboyhouseinternet.com/" target="_blank">cowboyhouseinternet.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Jack Reese</strong> - <a href="http://jackreese.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">jackreese.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Source Point Press</strong> - <a href="http://www.sourcepointpress.com/" target="_blank">sourcepointpress.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Glenn Baskin</strong> - <a href="http://80proofcomix.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">80proofcomix.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Brandon B.</strong> - <a href="http://drawbrandondraw.com/" target="_blank">drawbrandondraw.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Chad Lambert</strong></li>
<li><strong>Andy Scott/Little Tired Press</strong> - <a href="http://littletiredshop.com/" target="_blank">littletiredshop.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Alexis Spanos</strong> - <a href="http://rapscallions.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">rapscallions.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Frank Santoro</strong> - <a href="http://franksantoro.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">franksantoro.tumblr.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Max Bare</strong> - <a href="http://www.mysteryafoot.com/" target="_blank">mysteryafoot.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Lisa Ramsey</strong> - <a href="http://misslisaramsey.com/" target="_blank">misslisaramsey.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Keith Pakiz</strong> - <a href="http://keithpakiz.com/" target="_blank">keithpakiz.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Angela Oster</strong> - <a href="http://angelaoster.com/" target="_blank">angelaoster.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Bob Corby</strong> - <a href="http://www.backporchcomics.com/space.htm" target="_blank">backporchcomics.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Tom Williams</strong> - <a href="http://opencrashcomics.com/" target="_blank">opencrashcomics.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Mike Sangiacomo</strong> - <a href="http://www.talesofthestarlightdrivein.com/" target="_blank">talesofthestarlightdrivein.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Sean McArdle</strong> - <a href="http://seandouglasmcardle.com/" target="_blank">seandouglasmcardle.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Gary Dumm</strong> - <a href="http://www.dummart.com/" target="_blank">dummart.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Nils Balls</strong> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SkeletonBallsComics" target="_blank">facebook.com/SkeletonBallsComics</a></li>
<li><strong>Jenn Lisa</strong> - <a href="http://cargocollective.com/jenniferlisa" target="_blank">cargocollective.com/jenniferlisa</a></li>
<li><strong>Ashley Ribblett</strong> - <a href="http://aribblett.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">aribblett.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Charles Cassady Jr.</strong> - <a href="http://www.schifferbooks.com/" target="_blank">schifferbooks.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Ken Eppstien</strong> - <a href="http://www.nixcomics.com/" target="_blank">nixcomics.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Electric Jellyfish Comics</strong> - <a href="http://electricjellyfishcomics.com/" target="_blank">electricjellyfishcomics.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Scott Hall</strong> - <a href="http://madmonkeymonk.com/" target="_blank">madmonkeymonk.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Stephen Hines</strong> - <a href="http://www.stephenhines.org/" target="_blank">stephenhines.org</a></li>
<li><strong>CIA Comics</strong> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/CIA-Comics/220637851401483" target="_blank">facebook.com/pages/CIA-Comics</a></li>
<li><strong>Brad Ricca</strong> - <a href="http://brad-ricca.com/" target="_blank">brad-ricca.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Nick Kratsas</strong> - <a href="http://www.snakesinthebasement.com/" target="_blank">snakesinthebasement.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Jim Rugg</strong> - <a href="http://jimrugg.com/" target="_blank">jimrugg.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Jasen Lex</strong> - <a href="http://jasenlex.com/" target="_blank">jasenlex.com</a></li>
<li><strong>Marc Sumerak</strong> - <a href="http://sumerak.com/" target="_blank">sumerak.com</a></li>
<li><strong>GeekCLE</strong> - <a href="http://geekcle.com/" target="_blank">geekcle.com/</a></li>
<li><strong>Daniel McCloskey</strong> - <a href="http://danielmccloskey.com/" target="_blank">danielmccloskey.com/</a></li>
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Come out on December 1st and meet everyone face to face, get your favorite comic/zine, or discover something new to be obsessed with!</div>
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While you're here, take a look at this poster by Kevin Czapiewski:
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Be sure to keep up on the <a href="http://genghisconcleveland.tumblr.com/">GC tumblr</a>, which is going to run feature spotlights on each exhibitor throughout November. Don't forget about our <a href="https://twitter.com/thegenghiscon">twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genghisconcleveland">facebook</a> either!</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/genghisconcleveland">https://www.facebook.com/genghisconcleveland</a><br />
* in no particular orderKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06923734945400356666noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-3461929934072426772013-10-21T11:05:00.002-07:002013-10-21T11:12:51.895-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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GENGHIS CON 2013, SUNDAY DECEMBER 1st AT THE BEACHLAND BALLROOM
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CLEVELAND, OHIO- Now in its 5th year the Small Press Comics Convention, Genghis Con, returns to The Beachland Ballroom (15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, Ohio) on Sunday, December 1st, starting at 2pm. The convention brings the best and the brightest of the region's independent comics scene together for a day of celebrating comics. This year also sees some exciting new additions to the show, including live panel discussions and performances by some of Cleveland's favorite musical acts.<br />
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Genghis Con has established the tradition of having a Small Press and Underground Comics Convention in Cleveland on Thanksgiving weekend that showcases the talented artists, writers, and cartoonists drawn from all over rust belt and beyond. The focus has always been, and always will be, on the art and language of comics and visual storytelling, and the print medium.<br />
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2013 brings with it a handful of changes to the show to go along with the usual comics and self-published goodness you would expect from Genghis Con. The show this year will be held on Sunday, and doors open to the public at 2pm. During this convention, local podcast Comics Are Go! will be hosting a series of panel discussions that you won't want to miss.<br />
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The convention floor closes at 7pm, but that doesn't mean the fun is over. Directly after the main event, the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern will host a concert showcasing Cleveland's diverse musical talents. Performing will be the hard rockers All Dinosaurs, experimental vocalist Uno Lady, and hip hop come-uppers Smoke Noises (Smoke Screen + Ghost Noises).<br />
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The Beachland Ballroom is the ideal setting for Genghis Con. Much like The Beachland's role as part of the underground music community, our goal is to provide a venue for our visitors to discover surprising new cartoonist, and foster an environment for an open exchange of artwork, ideas, and dialogues. In addition to Genghis Con, the Beachland does have a Brunch that opens at 11am, and goes until 3pm, then the bar will be open, serving drinks and their regular menu until 11pm.<br />
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Admission to Genghis Con is still only $5.
Further information, and a growing list of guests and exhibitors will be posted here at thegenghiscon.com as we start to announce this year's exhibitor list. This year's registration is closed, but if you are still interested in exhibiting and want to sign up for the wait list, you can do so <a href="http://kevinczap.com/GENGHIS2013/register/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Small Press Underground Comic Convention<br />
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Sunday December 1st, 2013<br />
Beachtend Ballroom & Tavern <br />
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<a href="http://unolady.com/">unolady.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://wearealldinosaurs.com/" target="_blank"> wearealldinosaurs.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://facebook.com/genghisconcleveland" target="_blank"> facebook.com/genghisconcleveland</a>John Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10807696611112642565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-72894902010820782192013-09-21T14:00:00.001-07:002013-09-21T14:00:44.607-07:00GENGHIS CON 2013!!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_7jxgP6KX8/Uj4GpJejf0I/AAAAAAAAEBQ/9LgoeMZaXAY/s1600/gc_2013_card.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_7jxgP6KX8/Uj4GpJejf0I/AAAAAAAAEBQ/9LgoeMZaXAY/s400/gc_2013_card.jpg" /></a>
<b>GANGHIS CON 2013!!!</b>
<P>Genghis Con 2013 is happening on Sunday, December 1st at <a href="http://www.beachlandballroom.com">The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern</a> at 15711 Waterloo Rd. in Cleveland, Ohio.</P>
<P>We're doing things a little bit different this year, our fifth year! The convention floor will be open from 2PM and until 7PM, there will also be panels hosted by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Comics-Are-Go/110354429027687">Comics Are Go</a> podcast, and post-convention musical performances! Details will be announced as we confirm them leading up to the show.</P>
<P>Those interested in exhibiting this year, please head over to our brand new <a href="http://kevinczap.com/GENGHIS2013/register/">REGISTRATION FORM</a>, but space is limited so the sooner the better!</P>John Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10807696611112642565noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-52669699838361403742012-11-16T10:19:00.003-08:002012-11-21T18:45:03.808-08:00Genghis Con 2012 Exhibitor List and More<img alt="John G Genghis Con 2012 Cleveland" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md11j6RcSf1qbra33o1_1280.jpg" style="max-width: 100%;" />
Hey gang, it's been quite on the northeastern front for a little while, because we've been hammering away at getting everything in order for having the best Genghis Con ever.<br />
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This is our fourth year and we are really stoked about how it's all coming together. First and foremost of what's making it look like such an amazing show is our great list of exhibitors which we present to you now. Check it out:</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.aaronlange.com/">Aaron Lange</a></li>
<li><a href="http://littletired.wordpress.com/">Andy Scott</a></li>
<li><a href="http://crowsheetstudios.blogspot.com/">Bernard Crowsheet</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.backporchcomics.com/">Bob Corby</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thecyberpunkapocalypse.tumblr.com/">Dan McCloskey</a></li>
<li><a href="http://derfcity.com/">Derf</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.edpiskor.com/">Ed Piskor</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ekubli.com/">Eric Kubli</a></li>
<li><a href="http://franksantoro.tumblr.com/">Frank Santoro</a></li>
<li><a href="http://lambiek.net/artists/d/dumm_gary.htm">Gary Dumm</a></li>
<li><a href="http://80proofcomix.blogspot.com/">Glenn Baskin</a></li>
<li><a href="http://hannahtaylor.carbonmade.com/">Hannah Tayloy</a></li>
<li><a href="http://heatherhively.wordpress.com/">Heather Hively</a></li>
<li><a href="http://pavetheocean.blogspot.com/">Jake Kelly</a></li>
<li><a href="http://jeffscomics.blogspot.com/">Jeff Zwirek</a></li>
<li><a href="http://jennlisa.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Lisa</a></li>
<li><a href="http://jessiz.com/">Jessi Zabarsky</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ninepanelgrid.blogspot.com/">John G</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nixcomics.com/">Ken Eppstein</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bros-czap.com/kevinczap">Kevin Czapiewski</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kjfprojects.com/">Kevin Fagan</a></li>
<li><a href="http://vialcomics.blogspot.com/">Liz Valasco</a></li>
<li><a href="http://symphonyoftheuniverse.com/">Molly Durst</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/grixly">Nate McDonough</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.fromthewell.info/">Neil Brideau</a></li>
<li><a href="http://oberlincomicscollective.tumblr.com/">Oberlin Comics Collective</a></li>
<li><a href="http://goodnewsbadnewsmag.webs.com/">Robert Moore</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.opticalsloth.com/?p=20553">Donny Robinson</a></li>
<li><a href="http://viewotron.blogspot.com/">Sam Sharpe</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.onlyskincomics.com/">Sean Ford</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.opencrashcomics.com/">Tom Williams</a></li>
<li><a href="http://wardcomix.tumblr.com/">Ward Comix (Alix and Nathan Ward)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.yetipress.com/">Yeti Press</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.electricjellyfishcomics.com/">Electric Jellyfish Comics</a></li>
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A whole bunch of new faces as well as the regular faces you've come to love and expect, like a Thanksgiving dinner. Of course, Genghis Con is, as we all know, the Saturday after Thanksgiving (Nov 24th) at the almighty Beachland Ballroom.<br />
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Since our last post, three more amazing posters have been made for this show, by Cleveland comics stalwarts Liz Valasco, Jake Kelly and, Genghis Con co-founder, John G. <i>(seen throughout this post)</i><br />
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Also, don't forget to check out the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genghisconcleveland">Facebook page</a>, RSVP to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/117518871739625/">Facebook event</a>, peep out the <a href="http://genghisconcleveland.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a> and start following the official <a href="https://twitter.com/thegenghiscon">Genghis Con twitter</a>. Most importantly, don't forget to be at the Beachland Ballroom (15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland OH) from 12 noon to 6pm on Saturday, November 24th.<br />
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<b>Genghis Con 2011, November 26th at The Beachland Ballroom</b>
<p>The Small Press Comic Convention, Genghis Con, returns to Cleveland on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 24th, 2012, from noon to 6 pm at the Beachland Ballroom at 15711 Waterloo Road Cleveland, OH 44110. This is the fourth year for the convention, which will bring artists, writers, cartoonists, and the best and brightest of the Rust Belt's independent comics scene together for a day of celebrating comics.</p>
<p>For the past three years Genghis Con has worked hard to establish the new tradition of having a Small Press and Alternative Print Media Convention in Cleveland that serves as a showcase and converging point for the talent and craftspeople of the region between Michigan, Western Pennsylvania, and all over Ohio. Focusing on the art and language of comics and visual storytelling has been, and always will be, the priority.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beachlandballroom.com">The Beachland Ballroom</a> is the ideal setting for our objective of an open exchange of artwork, narratives, and ideas, as well as to buy, sell, and trade the mostly self-published, independent comics and zines. We are proud to foster an environment for attendees and patrons to be able to meet, chat with, and support their favorite local comic book artists. Much like The Beachland's role as part of the underground music community, our other objective is to provide a venue for our visitors to discover surprising new cartoonist they may not be hip to just yet.</p>
<p>Cleveland is a city steeped in tradition, both as a general rule and with a rich history of comics and storytelling. Genghis Con aims to channel that strength, and continue the legacy by making a contribution to promoting Cleveland as a cultural hot spot and destination for lovers of all things COMICS. Every year, the Saturday after Thanksgiving we'll be at The Beachland doing just that.</p>
<p>Out of consideration for literally everyone, we're keeping the admission price $5.</p>
<p>Further information, and a growing list of guests and exhibitors will be posted here at thegenghiscon.com as we start to fill this year's roster, and book the guests. Genghis Con also has a new tumblr over at <a href="http://genghisconcleveland.tumblr.com/">http://genghisconcleveland.tumblr.com</a>!</p>
<p>Anyone interested in exhibiting, please email genghisconcleveland@gmail.com, space is limited, but it's still available. We're mostly focused on independent, DIY, alternative comics and cartoonists that do graphic narratives and sequential art, but we're also open to writers, printmakers, zinesters, small press publishers, and practitioners of other forms of independent print media. The show is All Ages and family friendly, so please keep that in mind.</p>
John Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10807696611112642565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-8730034508994794192011-11-23T14:39:00.000-08:002011-11-23T16:24:08.421-08:00Genghis Con this weekend!Hey Friends, Fans, Freaks, and Followers, Genghis Con 2011 is just a scan few minutes away. Been meaning to update, but the last few weeks have been a whirlwind of madness. Awesome, awesome madness. SO, here's the news and links to some stuff we think is important, so let's get to the hype.<br /><br />Firstly: big CONGRATS to Joyce Brabner and Justin Coulter, the organizer and artist of the <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1844705603/harvey-pekar-library-statue-comics-as-art-and-lite">Harvey Pekar Memorial Statue</a> for achieving their Kickstarter goal. Which means that the statue will be built, but just because they met their goal, doesn't mean you can't still be a part of this awesome thing, get in on those awesome incentives, by donating even more money to the cause! It's an awesome awesome thing for the city and Harvey Pekar's legacy, and comics in general, but independent comics specifically.<br /><br />Secondly, big thanks to the boys at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Comics-Are-Go/110354429027687">Comics Are GO!</a> podcast, for having <a href="http://ninepanelgrid.bogspot.com">John G</a> and <a href="http://www.kevinczap.com">Kevin Czap</a> on to rap about Genghis Con, check out the <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/comics-are-go/id375703075">Genghis Con special edition</a> (posted on 11/11/11). Everybody had a great time, and I think we even said some halfway intelligent things about comics and the show! Though, engineer extraordinaire <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/mhess52">Matt Hess</a> may not have said anything... he can be mysterious. At any rate, it's a fun podcast to listen to while you're drawing into the wee hours of the night.<br /><br />I also want to add a note, especially for the out-of-towners coming in from parts unknown to attend Genghis Con at The Beachland, there are a plethora of shops on Waterloo to consider while you're here in the neighborhood. After you've had your mind blown by all the awesome exhibitors at Genghis Con, starting way down by East 156th is Arts Collinwood, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Head-Shop/116271321717680">The Head Shop</a> and <a href="http://www.shopc9b.com">Cloud 9</a> (which I think is new-ish) ... right next door to the Beachland is the record store run by a cat named Vinyl (that's not slang, it's an actual cat!), <a href="http://www.musicsaves.com">Music Saves</a>, and <a href="http://nativecleveland.com/">Native Cleveland</a>, a store that sells little pieces of the actual city you can buy, then down a ways at E, 160th is the nostalgic nerdtopia <a href="http://starpopcleveland.com/">Star Pop</a>, packed to the gills with toys and stuff of yesteryear, then just little further is <a href="http://www.bluearrowrecords.com/">Blue Arrow Recordst</a> and their boutique. If you've never been to Blue Arrow it's worth it just to check out the floor alone (it's made of record sleeves), but ON that floor they have an awesome selection of weird old underground comix and magazines and tons of the most oddball paperbacks and pulps, oh... and records! Waterloo is definitely a perfect place to spend the afternoon knocking out all your X-Mas shopping and walking off that T-Giving Feast.<br /><br />Lastly, we wanted to link to the updated info about <a href="http://www.cnjcomics.com">Carol & John's Comics</a> big <a href="http://www.cnjcomics.com/site/?p=61">Black Friday Midnight Madness Sale/Party</a>. If you're in town Friday night before the con, it's definitely a great thing to get into. They have a ton of independent comics they've got marked down to a buck, just thousands of comics. It's a pretty good time to get together and nerd out on some comics too. It's a pretty fun time! <a href="http://youtu.be/QcasHTywvHo">Kung Fu Bob</a> will probably be playing cartoon music!<br /><br />Okay, everybody, have a good holiday! Be thankful, eat food, and gear up in anticipation for the best Saturday of November! I'll probably be posting again before the show, so stay tuned!John Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10807696611112642565noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-35282621865543804562011-11-07T21:52:00.000-08:002011-11-07T22:08:22.663-08:00Genghis Con 2011 Hypemobile<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lk8VwDvOfSc/TrjDq1UoviI/AAAAAAAADbI/4qV2pAM9-gA/s1600/gc_2011_fagan_poster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lk8VwDvOfSc/TrjDq1UoviI/AAAAAAAADbI/4qV2pAM9-gA/s320/gc_2011_fagan_poster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672498871308697122" /></a><br /><br />Another awesome poster for this year's show, this time by <a href="http://kjfprojects.com">Kevin Fagan</a>! A lot of Kevin's work looks like he's a complete and total acid casualty, but he's really not. In real life he's the most square and normal, average, everyday Cleveland Schmoe. That's why he's one of our heroes here at G.C. HQ.<br /><br />Hey, but shout out to <a href="http://coldheatcomics.blogspot.com">Frank Santoro</a> over at <a href="http://tcj.com">The Comics Journal</a> and <a href="http://kevinczap.com">Kevin Czap</a> for writing that great <a href="http://www.tcj.com/cleveland-oh-scene-report">Cleveland Comics Scene Report</a>.<br /><br />Big thanks to Mike SanGiacomo for the mention in this past Friday's Plain Dealer, you can check out the piece <a href="http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2011/11/comics_collection_from_the_197.html">HERE</a>. Check out some of Mike's comics, <a href="http://talesofthestarlightdrivein.com/">Tales of The Starlight Drive-In</a>!<br /><br />More updates coming in the next week or so. Stay tuned!John Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10807696611112642565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-43304062873898187432011-11-02T14:40:00.000-07:002011-11-02T15:42:53.690-07:00Genghis Con 2011 News!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fXY4F-KG_pc/TrG44IzoM6I/AAAAAAAADWc/dfFforQ8Au0/s1600/gc_2011_poster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fXY4F-KG_pc/TrG44IzoM6I/AAAAAAAADWc/dfFforQ8Au0/s400/gc_2011_poster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670516680412378018" /></a><br /><br />GENGHIS CON RAPIDLY APPROACHES! Saturday, November 26th, 2011 is just a few short weeks away!<br /><br />Here's the poster drawn by <a href="http://ninepanelgrid.blogspot.com">John G</a>, this year referencing the current climate of Protests and Occupations that are happening all over the country (and the world). <a href="http://occupywallst.org/">Occupy Wallstreet</a> in New York, since it's inception, has been a constant source of activity and inspiration, while Occupy Oakland has ramped up really hard over the last few weeks culminating with a General Strike as of TODAY. <a href="http://occupycleveland.com/">Occupy Cleveland</a> itself appears to be <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/28/ohio-issue-2-occupy-cleveland_n_1063722.html">working with The City</a>, and Cleveland's Police.<br /><br />At any rate, this poster is in the tradition of referencing current events in the same way <a href="http://ninepanelgrid.blogspot.com/2009/10/magenta-wolf.html">John G's Genghis Con 2009 poster</a> was a reaction to the police brutality in Pittsburgh during a G20 summit. Last year <a href="http://ninepanelgrid.blogspot.com/2010/10/genghis-con-2010.html">John G's poster</a> was a shout out about Chilean Miners stuck in that mine.<br /><br />With that, this year, our THIRD Genghis Con, is looking to be the biggest and best yet. We'll get a bunch of updates up shortly, but for now we have one announcement and a couple links to include in this blog post.<br /><br />• Firstly, the announcement. On the one hand: the show this year will be moving up an hour to 11AM to 5PM, so it will be opening and closing earlier. On the other hand: THE BAR WILL BE OPEN! Huzzah!<br /><br />• Genghis Con itself now has a facebook fan page, here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/genghisconcleveland">Genghis Con Cleveland</a> and there's also a facebook event page, here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=240514642668636">Genghis Con 2011</a> and we also have a twitter feed here: <a href="http://twitter.com/@thegenghiscon">@thegenghiscon</a><br /><br />• One of our co-conspirators and the artist responsible for <a href="http://genghisconcleveland.blogspot.com/2011/08/kevin-czap.html">this GC2011 Flyer</a>, <a href="http://www.kevinczap.com">Kevin Czapiewski</a> currently has an awesome comix art exhibit (titled <a href="http://www.bros-czap.com/kevinczap/2011/10/state-of-the-encyclopedia-octobie-2011/">Czap!</a>) hanging at <a href="http://www.blackbirdbaking.com">Blackbird Baking Company</a> in Lakewood. The show hangs until December 4th (which will give our out of town visitors the opportunity to stop by the Blackbird and check it out while experiencing some of their amazing breads or pastries (feel free to email us if you would like recommendations))- if you're IN town haven't seen it or had any Blackbird in your life, you're assuredly missing out.<br /><br />• No link to the event just yet, but we'd like to mention that <a href="http://www.cnjcomics.com">Carol & John's Comic Book Shop</a> will be having their annual Black Friday Midnight Madness Sale from 7pm to Midnight on Friday, November 25th, which is really just a huge party at the store. If you're in from out of town a night early, this party is bananas!<br /><br />• The popular comics podcast <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Comics-Are-Go/110354429027687">COMICS ARE GO!</a> will be having a Genghis Con Roundtable show in the coming weeks, but we assure you, with nearly 100 past episodes in the bank, at least some of them are worth listening to: <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/comics-are-go/id375703075">CHECK THEM OUT HERE</a>! We highly recommend the Gary Dumm special edition and the Hellboy special edition, but also any update with Mike Sangiacomo and if you figure out which one is a <a href="http://www.derfcity.com">DERF</a> interview, let us know because that one was awesome.<br /><br />Thanks for checking us out, we look forward to seeing you all on the 26th at <a href="http://www.beachlandballroom.com">The Beachland Ballroom</a>! Keep checking back for updates until then!John Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10807696611112642565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-45275276623634416662011-08-17T08:58:00.000-07:002011-08-17T09:04:44.759-07:00Genghis Con 2011, November 26th at The Beachland BallroomThe Small Press Comic Convention, Genghis Con, returns to Cleveland on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 26th, 2011, from noon to 6 pm at the <a href="http://www.beachlandballroom.com">Beachland Ballroom</a> at 15711 Waterloo Road Cleveland, OH 44110. This is the third year for the convention, which will draw artists, writers, cartoonists, and many other independent comics champions from all over the Mid-West and beyond.
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<br />In November of 2009, the founders of Genghis Con set out to establish a Small Press and Alternative Print Media Convention in Cleveland that served as a showcase and converging point for the talent and craftspeople of the region that exists between Michigan, Western Pennsylvania, and all over Ohio. Focusing on the art and language of comics and visual storytelling was the priority. What happened at The Beachland Ballroom that Thanksgiving weekend was a raging success, and everyone that came, exhibitors and attendees alike, had a great time.
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<br />In 2010, Genghis Con proved that the success of the debut event wasn't a fluke. Again, people came from all over the map to meet at The Beachland and engage each other with an open exchange of artwork, narratives, and ideas, as well as to sell, buy, and trade the mostly self-published, independent comics and zines, as well as other forms of print media and artwork, that were the focus of the afternoon.
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<br />This November, in 2011, for the third year the Genghis Con organizers are excited and committed to repeating all the things that made the first two conventions so successful, but there are some plans in motion for making this year the best Genghis Con yet. At this point, the objective of the organizers is to continue this convention as an annual tradition for the city of Cleveland so that everyone knows that every Thanksgiving weekend, every year, Genghis Con will be happening. Keep an eye on <a href="http://thegenghiscon.com">thegenghiscon.com</a> for further announcements as they start to roll out leading up to November 26th.
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<br />Further information, and a growing list of guests and exhibitors will be posted as we start to fill this year's roster, and book the guests.
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<br />Anyone interested in exhibiting, please email genghisconcleveland@gmail.com, space is limited, but it's still early (as of this posting). We're mostly focused on independent, DIY, alternative comics and cartoonists that do graphic narratives and sequential art, but we're also open to writers, printmakers, zinesters, small press publishers, and practitioners of other forms of independent print media. The show is All Ages and family friendly, so please keep that in mind.John Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10807696611112642565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-54982340949680603422011-08-01T10:46:00.000-07:002011-08-01T11:01:11.163-07:00Kevin Czap!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ptEsagcRgWA/TjbmchhZSwI/AAAAAAAADN0/4_Zq-vm2oys/s1600/gc_2011_czap.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ptEsagcRgWA/TjbmchhZSwI/AAAAAAAADN0/4_Zq-vm2oys/s400/gc_2011_czap.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635945361409919746" /></a><br /><br />Flier for Genghis Con 2011 by Cleveland small press overlord <a href="http://www.bros-czap.com/kevinczap/">Kevin Czapiewski</a>!<br /><br />Kevin is the Iron Fist behind the comics anthology <a href="http://puppyteethcomic.com/">PUPPYTEETH</a> (which is on sale right now, so do your shelves a favor and order them up, immediately), and the creator of scrolling webcomic, <a href="http://spoilersthecomic.com/">Spoilers</a>. He also teaches <a href="http://kevinczap.com/artofcomics/">The Art of Comics</a>, rights about comics on <a href="http://comixcube.com/">The Comics Cube</a>. Overall, this kid is dominating!<br /><br />Getting stoked for Genghis Con 2011, Saturday November 26th, at <a href="http://www.beachlandballroom.com">The Beachland Ballroom</a>!John Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10807696611112642565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-46095101184723007022011-05-09T16:13:00.000-07:002011-05-09T16:17:38.210-07:00Genghis Con 2011, Only 6 Months Away!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-enn7t4Q39Ng/Tch1KAVNN-I/AAAAAAAADEY/G3nUWy2Ft1s/s1600/gc_4x6card.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-enn7t4Q39Ng/Tch1KAVNN-I/AAAAAAAADEY/G3nUWy2Ft1s/s400/gc_4x6card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604858551010670562" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thegenghiscon.com">Genghis Con</a> 2011, Saturday November 26th, 2011, Noon to 6pm.<br /><a href="http://www.beachlandballroom.com">Beachland Ballroom</a>, 15711 Waterloo, Cleveland, Ohio.John Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10807696611112642565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-661945430450924593.post-20896818708562466292010-11-23T07:35:00.000-08:002010-11-23T07:35:00.718-08:00Genghis Con 2010 Press Release!UNDERGROUND SMALL PRESS EXPLOSION ROCKS CLEVELAND<br />
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The small press comic convention, Genghis Con, is returning to Cleveland on Saturday November 27th from noon to 6 pm at the Beachland Ballroom at 15711 Waterloo Road Cleveland, OH 44110. This is the second year for the independent press extravaganza which is both comic book convention and art show. Visitors to the show will get to meet graphic artists from around the Midwest who use sequential art as their primary means to tell a story. Admission is $5.00.<br />
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Further information and a list of creators can be found at the show’s website <a href="http://www.thegenghiscon.com/">http://www.thegenghiscon.com/</a>.<br />
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This year’s show will feature as many as fifty comic creators including local artists Derf, whose “The City” strip appears weekly in papers across the country and Gary Dumm, and Greg Budgett who worked closely as artists for the late Harvey Pekar. Many of the artists attending this year were excited to get back to the show after last year’s success.<br />
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The creators attending Genghis Con have worked at many different levels from professionally published work to photocopied zines. “There is such an incredible diversity of talent working in small press comic publishing,” says one of the organizers, Scott Rudge. “They are telling stories that are truly original and their work is often quite amazing yet it may never be read by more than a handful of people. We started Genghis Con to try to change that.”<br />
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Last year’s convention was such an incredible success because both attendees and creators had the opportunity to interact in a way not possible at a normal comic convention. One of the early innovations instituted by the organizers was to provide table space to the creators at no charge. Rudge believes this changed the dynamic by taking the presure off the artists to “make back their table fee.” This breaks down a huge barrier between the artists and the public.<br />
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“The Beachland Ballroom has been an amazing partner in this project. When we first thought of doing this show, we didn’t think about any other location and when we approached them, they were very enthusiastic about the idea. Thanks to their generosity, we are able to hold our costs down,” says Rudge. “We are not doing this show to make money, we are happy to break even. We are just very excited to give people the opportunity to interact with these amazing creators.”<br />
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One of the most popular features of the show last year was the four page “mini-comic” put together by each of the artists. This comic is free of charge and gives each attendee a sample of the kind of work a particular creator does. When they leave, each attendee will have an anthology of that year’s show in their collection of these comics. <br />
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“Last year it was very encouraging to see people walking out of the convention with a significant stack of amazingly original reading material for which they paid very little,” says Rudge. “I know it sounds ridiculous in light of the consumer onslaught people face on Thanksgiving weekend, but you can find amazing, unique, original and affordable gifts at this show.”<br />
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For more information contact Scott Rudge at Astound Comics, 440 835-8055 or e-mail at astoundpop@gmail.com.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0