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Photo: Ed Carbajal November is here already and that means the New Jersey Comic Expo (NJCE) is right around the corner. Halloween might be over but that doesn't mean you still can't rock your favorite cosplay and win some prizes while doing it November 18 and 19. That being said, no one comes to an event like the NJCE just to play dress up. The guest list is growing and you can check out the latest additions here: Ethan Van Scive r: an American comic book artist, best known for illustrating many titles including Green Lantern, Superman/Batman, New X-Men, and The Flash: Rebirth. Jae Lee : a Korean American comics artist known for his interior illustration and cover work for various publishers, including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics, and Dynamite Entertainment. Arthur Suydam : an American comic book artist who has done artwork for magazines including Heavy Metal, Epic Illustrated, and National Lampoon, while his comic book work includes Batman, Conan, T...

Announced on the official Facebook page for the NJ Horror Con and Film Festival given the success of the last event , they have booked a bigger and better location for the September return . We always mention how strong the culture for horror fans is in New Jersey and this con filled a void in central New Jersey for a long time. Father Evil, who is a Jersey-based presence at many horror conventions and comic-cons commented on how popular it was on the very first night of the last event. Father Evil pointing to where he was spawned. Make sure you click the above image for info on booking a room and changing reservations if you already did so.

Image: walkerstalkercon.com Edison, NJ – Walker Stalker Con , a zombie and horror themed convention, will be held at The New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center on July 9th & 10th, 2016. Fan access to celebrity guests will be the primary focus of this event. Walker Stalker returns for the third year to New Jersey. In December of 2014, Walker Stalker Con made its debut in New Jersey, where it assembled more “The Walking Dead” cast members than any convention ever before in the area, along with other actors from zombie and horror films. Confirmed guests for the event include: Elvira · Norman Reedus · Chandler Riggs · Scott Wilson · David Morrissey · Laurie Holden Michael Cudlitz · Josh McDermitt · Christian Serratos · Ross Marquand · IronE Singleton Tyler James Williams · Austin Nichols · Seth Gilliam · Michael Traynor · Chad Coleman Emily Kinney · Lawrence Gilliard, Jr. · Steven Ogg · Robin Lord Taylor · Drew Powell Jose Pablo Cantillo · Kyla Kenedy · Lincoln ...

MAY 31, EDISON, NJ– The New Jersey Comic Expo will return to the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison on November 19 and 20, and today MAD Event Entertainment announces the sale of advance tickets, as well as the first wave of guests attending this year’s show! David Finch   is the comic book artist most recently known for his collaboration with DC Comics crossover event   Forever Evil , written by Geoff Johns. Finch has done notable comics work for DC, Marvel, and Top Cow, where he got his start in the mid-90’s. Legendary writers and Marvel and DC veterans   Peter David   and   Paul Jenkins   make their New Jersey debut, after being regular guests at the convention’s west coast counterpart in Long Beach.  Longtime writer/artist and activist   Colleen Doran   appears for the first time in support of her upcoming adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s tragic coming-of-age fantasy masterpiece,   Troll Bridge !  Returning to the sh...

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. will be in attendance at Anime Fan Fest with an interactive booth on the tradeshow floor. Their booth will feature game demos that will give fans an exclusive look at their newest and forthcoming titles, fun giveaways, and more! On Friday, May 6 th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in Pepper Town, Main Events 2, join the publisher for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to work at the premier anime videogame publisher, get insights on the process and challenges of localizing anime-based and Japanese game content for the Western market, and be part of an exclusive insiders-only looks at Bandai Namco's upcoming titles.   “We are thrilled to have such an amazing premier partner in our first anime event,” said Martha Donato, Executive Director and Founder of MAD Event Entertainment. “This show is truly shaping up to be something special for anime fans in New Jersey, with an all star guest list, a packed programming schedul...

Another fan convention is coming to New Jersey and you know how we lover those. This time, the same people that brought you the NJ Comic Expo are bringing the Anime Fan Fest for all you Anime fans. See the press release below: "After producing countless events celebrating comics and pop culture, and our first convention in New Jersey having been such a success, we decided the time was right to produce an Anime show" said Martha Donato, Executive Director and Founder of MAD Events. Teaming with OTAKU USA Magazine, fans can expect a star-studded guest list of voice actors and cosplayers complimenting a full show floor packed with artists, designers and vendors catering to your every nerdy dream. Our current show highlights include... Aaron Mitchell Dismuke- Voice Actor (Alphonse Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist, Over 100 roles from Fruits Baskets to Hetalia and beyond) Currently also writing and directing at FUNimation Bonnie Gordon- Voice Actress (Rainbow Mika in Stre...

One of the featured guests at the New Jersey Comic Expo was Garth Ennis , he was on hand to promote his work with DYNAMITE. The New Jersey based publication has put out a lot of the famed writer's work and is still doing so with his latest, " A Train Called Love ". The company is also releasing James Bond comics after the success of the  Spectre   film this month. The latest from Ennis is a pretty funny adult themed, action/comedy. It was reminiscent of the film The Big Hit , with Mark Wahlburg and the language and humor is right up the alley for what Ennis is known for. If you were a fan of Barracuda from his run on "The Punisher:MAX" this is one you want to read. It has a lot of the same funny banter between characters that will seem familiar if you liked that story-line. "A Train Called Love", is new and should be on issue two by now. If you are looking for the latest from Garth Ennis, this is exactly what you have been waiting for. Writ...

The New Jersey Comic Expo held its first event in New Jersey and with it,it's first ever costume contest .  Competitive cosplayers were in full swing and competition was fierce, but no matter how many characters appeared one group would win the top prize. If ever anyone needed an escape from the mundane day to day in central New Jersey, the NJ Comic Expo was the place to be. Good and evil characters did their best to come out on top in the costume contest, but when the DC Cosplayers East are present, its a hard task to beat like minded folks in such a creative environment. They took top prize as "The Justice Society of America", with probably the best group presentation ever done at an event like this. It wasn't just fun and games either, if you are an aspiring creator or wanted to pick the brains of some of the veterans of the comic book business, panels ran all day on both days. Writers and artists shared some of their best experiences with fans a...

New Jersey Comic Expo Remember when we said, " Just because Halloween is over, doesn't mean we have to act like it "? Well, if you needed some extra motivation to get your cosplay on, look no further. The New Jersey Comic Expo has added a costume contest with prizes. If you think you have the costume and skills to win this is what you would be in the running for: Categories Include: Best in Show  - $500 prize Best Male  - $250 prize Best Female  - $250 prize Best Villain  - $250 prize Best Hero  - $250 prize Best Group or Duo  - $250 Best Kid  - $100 prize The Best Construction Award for Excellence in Sewing & Use of Fabric, sponsored by BERNINA  Voucher for a free BERNINA 215 Simply Red Full details and registration are at the NJ Comic Expo's website . Make sure you bring your cosplay game face. New Jersey Comic Expo:November 21st & 22nd| newjerseycomicexpo.com

We're big fans of Garth Ennis and fans of his should be excited to know he'll be at the upcoming NJ Comic Expo this month. AMC showed the short trailer for its upcoming adaptation of the graphic novel Preacher last weekend and it looks good. His work on The Punisher: MAX series is probably one of our favorite reads here at  +The Blogboard Jungle  and this may be his only appearance in The Garden State. Preacher is sure to draw in fans and the network has already had a lot of success with bringing a comic book story to TV with The Walking Dead . It is set to air next year so before it becomes "a thing" you may want to meet the creator when he comes to the NJ Comic Expo on the 21st and 22nd of this month. If you have never read any of his work, you can pick up a copy by clicking the above image, so you can have something for him to sign. The list of guests seems to keep growing too, so if you're a fan of comics you should keep checking their web-site for...

New Jersey Comic Expo Just because Halloween is over, doesn't mean we have to act like it. One of the hottest costume ideas or a reason to wear costume in general is from comic books, and comic conventions. Well, here's your chance central New Jersey, the East Coast debuts the New Hersey Comic Expo right in Edison's NJ Expo Hall on November 21-22. +The Blogboard Jungle  makes its rounds to plenty of  Horror-cons , and looks forward to one right in our own backyard. The guest list seems tailor made for comic books fans in NJ, especially with The Godfather of the X-men, Chris Claremont coming as a guest. Punisher MAX writer Garth Ennis will be on hand as well. If you need anymore proof of how deep New Jersey's comic roots are, just watch an episode of Comic Book Men. They're located about 20 minutes from where the Expo will take place. This show had a strong turn-out on the West Coast and they are looking to duplicate that here. "Coming off of our stro...