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Saratoga Comic Con May 2022
May 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$20Saratoga Comic Con — a twice-yearly event — is the can’t-miss gathering for fans of comics, graphic novels, anime, pop culture, horror, fan art, cosplay, film, sci-fi and so much more. Browse endless rows of comic vendors, artists, food dealers, rare toy sellers and more. Check back for updated info guest signing events. Don’t be afraid to wear your best costume!
GUEST CELEBRITIES
JONAH SCOTT
He is a voice actor for Beastars (Legoshi), The Way of the House Husband, Attack on Titan, 86, Dying Light 2, High-Rise Invasion, and more!
Romy Sharf
She originated the role of Alpha 5 in suit in The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers- 89 episodes, Alpha’s Magical Christmas, Power Rangers Live.
James O’ Barr
He is the creator of The Crow. It is currently the best selling independent graphic novel of all time at over 3/4 of a million copies sold. In 1993 his book was adapted into the cult film of the same name starring Brandon Lee (nearly all of the money made from the film was donated to children’s charities). He has worked for every major publisher, with the exception of DC. He is still creating The Crow Universe. He will be doing commissions at the show (we will have a link soon for commissions!)
BAI LING
Known as Myca from cult classic The Crow, Crank: High Voltage, Nixon, Wild Wild West, Anna and the King, Lost, Taxi 3, Sharknado 5, Conjuring: The Book of the Dead, and much more!
TIM CLARKE MASTER TOY DESIGNER
“KING OF GROSS”
Creator of Sectaurs and Boglins. Credits: Sesame Street, Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock, Dark Crystal.
GUEST ARTISTS
Robert Bruno is an experienced illustrator working largely within the sports and entertainment industries. Combining a traditional painting style, with modern and abstract techniques, Robert’s work has a distinct style and is easily recognizable. He has worked with a long list of clients including Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, UFC, MLB, ESPN, FX, FOX, VISA, BBC, PBS, as well as several professional sports teams including the Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, Indiana Pacers, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs. Projects have ranged from editorials, ticket designs, billboards, print & apparel merchandise, movie posters, advertising content and social media illustration & design.
JIM LAWSON
Co-creator and artist for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 25 years and has worked on much more such as, Hellride and The Box City Wallops.
Jay Mooers is an illustrator and writer, having worked with companies like Dynamite Entertainment, Bethesdia, Cherry Comics, 5finity, and Bombidos Productions. He’s worked on franchises such as Lady Death, Vamirella, Fallout, Daredevil, Hellwitch, Bettie Page, and Chaos. He started his own publishing company with his flagship comic series, Autumn Grey, as well as other novels, children’s books, and comics. He’s also in the process of launching his new table top RPG titled “Fae”.
DISCLAIMER
- Guest list & schedules are subject to change. Refunds will not be given if a guest cannot attend.
- Prices of autographs and pics subject to change.
- A ticket is required to enter the show.
COSPLAY GUESTS
JENNARD COSPLAYS
LORRAINE TOTH
CHELSEA BRICKHAM COSPLAY
SWEETHEART HARLEY
GMX COSPLAY
SATURDAY’S PANELS & EVENTS
-10:10AM-10:50AM THE COSFIGHT FENCING CLASS
“An introduction to stage combat fighting, explaining basic techniques such as footwork, blocking and striking. These guys have worked with fight choreography, TV, NY Jedi, street performances. Coach Moses brings you one of the best panels of the day! Come join this panel, come join the CosFight!”
-11AM-11:35AM HOW TO WRITE COMIC BOOKS HOSTED BY: ASAAD LOISEAU
Have you ever wanted to know how to write a comic book? This panel will go into depth on all of the intricacies on making a comic book script come to life!
-11:40AM-12:30PM PANEL HOW TO BECOME A FURRY HOSTED BY: SUGARCOAT
Learn all about furries with:
-Designing a fursona and types of species.
-Getting the suit and types of suits (partial and full body).
-Do’s and don’t’s at cons
-Fursuiting in public do’s and dont’s.
-Q&A from the audience.
-Pictures with furries at the end of the panel
-12:40PM-1:55PM FANDOM KARAOKE ALL AGES DJ’D BY: DJ TOMMY D
Karaoke this time around has a pop culture theme! Cosplayers and Non Cosplayers are welcome to join in! this is something everyone can get involved in. Come sing your favorite theme song from a television show, cartoon, anime, even songs from video games, just come and keep it good and nerdy. This is not a contest, this is FOR FUN! Come show off your skills and have a great time! Songs are limited to 3 minutes, one performance per person, contact Jennard Cosplays with any questions.
–No songs with profanity or profane talk on the mic. You will be cut off immediately and asked to leave the con.
-2PM-2:55PM THE CROW PANEL WITH JAMES O’BARR & BAI LING HOSTED BY CHRIS MARTINEZ
Over 30 years the crow universe has been a staple in the comic and graphic novel community. Come listen to James O’Barr the creator and Bai Ling from the Movie talk about their experiences with the crow throughout the years! Q & A with the at the end! DON’T MISS IT!
-3PM-3:50PM VOICE ACTORS PANEL W/ Jonah Scott & LINDSAY SEIDEL HOSTED: AMANDA JADE
Come for the Q&A with the 2 origianl CLERKS legends Brian O’Halloran and Jeff Anderson!
-4PM-4:30PM DANCE SHOWCASE
Dance Showcase – Join us in celebrating all that is dance! Featuring K-Pop, J-Pop, and other Asian and Anime themed dances from Love Live and beyond! Sign ups will occur ahead of the event online, first come first served basis.
-4:40PM-5:45PM COSPLAY CONTEST FOR COMPETING ADULTS AGES 17 AND UP! HOSTED BY: JENNARD COSPLAYS
Trophies and certificates and more to be given away to the winners! This is for the adult cosplay 17 and up, but the kids cosplay is Sunday ages 16 and below!
SUNDAY PANELS & EVENTS
-10:20AM-11:20AM STAR WARS THEMED COSFIGHT W/COACH MOSES
An introduction to stage combat fighting, explaining basic techniques such as footwork, blocking and striking. He has worked with fight choreography, TV, NY Jedi, street performances. Come join this panel, come join the COSFIGHT!
-11:30AM- 11:55AM COSPLAY 101 HOSTED BY JENNARD COSPLAYS AND AMANDA JADE
New to cosplay? Have no fear! Our cosplay veterans are here to answer your questions and touch on some of the basics of cosplaying. Perfect for beginner level cosplayers or semi-intermediate level cosplayers looking to expand their horizons, don’t miss this exciting panel!
-12PM-12:50PM PANEL TBA
-1PM-1:50PM SKETCH-OFF HOSTED BY: JOHNNY C
Sketch-Off: A fun & interactive tournament style sketch competition, decided and judged by the audience, hosted by Johnny C. 4 to 6 Artists compete at easels in 5 minute sessions where the audience is called upon to suggest characters, actions and concepts that are quick sketched. Winning artists advance to the next round until one artist remains! Artists TBA!
-2PM-2:50PM BATTLE OF THE MOVIES: CAPTAIN MARVEL VS BLACK WIDOW HOSTED BY: ASAAD LOISEAU
Battle of the Movies is a show where we take two films for example Big Hero 6 vs the Lego Movie and we decide if both were playing in a theater and you’ve already seen them both but you could only see one, one more time which would it be and why? We help by breaking the films into categories and from there the crowd decides which film is the winner!
-3PM-4:15PM KIDS COSPLAY CONTEST FOR COMPETING KIDS AGES 16 AND BELOW! HOSTED BY: JENNARD COSPLAYS
Trophies and certificates and more to be given away to the winners! This is for the kids cosplay 16 and below, but the adult’s cosplay is Saturday ages 17 and above!
COSPLAY CONTEST INFO
SARATOGA COMIC CON’S SPRING SHOW MAY 14-15, 2022
— ULTIMATE 8TH YEAR 30” TALL TROPHY PRESENTED AT THE
ADULT COSPLAY CONTEST!
— BEST IN SHOW FOR ADULTS AND KIDS COSPLAY CONTEST WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY!
— BOTH CONTESTS WILL BE LIMITED TO 50 FOR CONTESTANT SIGNUPS
— ALL PERFORMANCES TO BE KEPT UNDER 1 MINUTE
— CERTIFICATES WILL BE HANDED OUT FOR BEST GROUP, BEST CRAFTSMANSHIP, BEST PERFORMANCE, & HONORABLE MENTION.
SATURDAY: ADULT CONTEST (AGES 17 AND UP) -4:40PM-5:45PM 5/14/22
-Ultimate 8th year 30″ tall Adult Contest Trophy
-Best in Show (Comes with trophy)
-Best Makeup (Comes with trophy)
-Best Group
-Best Craftsmanship
-Best Performance
SUNDAY: KIDS CONTEST (AGES 16 AND UNDER) -3PM-4:15PM 5/15/22
-Best in Show (Comes with trophy)
-Best Makeup (Comes with trophy)
-Best Group
-Best Craftsmanship
-Best Performance
COSPLAY CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS
–Contestants may enter in either one of two categories, Adult (SATURDAY ONLY CONTEST) or Youth (SUNDAY ONLY CONTEST).
–ADULT 17 AND UP -4:40PM-5:45PM 5/14/22
–YOUTH 16 AND UNDER -3PM-4:15PM 5/15/22
–YOU CAN SIGN UP AT THE CON AT THE TICKET TABLE IN THE FRONT, NO FEE.
–TO WIN THE BEST GROUP COSPLAY YOU MAY ALSO MIX AGES WITH ADULTS AND KIDS. YOU MUST BE A GROUP THOUGH. (EXAMPLE: ADULTS CONTEST CAN HAVE ADULTS AND KIDS IN THE GROUP, BUT CAN ONLY WIN THE BEST GROUP AWARD AND VISA-VERSA WITH THE KIDS COSPLAY CONTEST).
–A sheet will be given to you to be filled out at the front desk (by the ticket tables) please take your sheet with you for the walk-on at the actual Cosplay Contest (GET THERE 10 MINUTES EARLY).
–NO PRE-JUDGING! Saratoga Comic Con and it’s community don’t believe in someone prejudging your cosplay. Your cosplay is your cosplay and the 4 professional judges will decide on stage. We will begin lining up outside the panel room 20 minutes prior to the actual cosplay contest event. Roll will be called and we will get you into a specific order.
–During the event itself, you will be required to get on stage to show off your costume. You can do this in a number of ways, and it is up to you how creative you get. (Specify Walk on or Skit during online sign ups, please) However, we do ask that you limit your performance to NO MORE THAN 1 MINUTES. If you exceed that time limit, you will be asked to stop immediately.
–You will be allowed to be judged as an individual or as a group, but please specify ahead of time which you will be competing as.
–The judges will be awarding prizes on each day (Youth and Adult contests) as follows:
–All contestants will be ranked on a scale of 1-5 for each area; Craftsmanship, Performance and Accuracy. The judges will compare scores and an average will be taken of their various scores, and prizes will be awarded based on these.
SMALL RULES TO FOLLOW
To Cosplayers, no ‘real weapons’ meaning sharp edged objects made of any metals. Plastic, rubber, fake weapons are fine, no problems there. No Nudity! Shirts off on males is fine. Scantily clad is fine (yeah that means underwear if your costume calls for it), just no nudies and no to just tape on nipples. Weapons will be checked at the door. No big rules, just follow the basic ones
Details
- Date:
- May 15, 2022
- Time:
-
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Cost:
- $20
- Event Categories:
- Art, Books, Fairs
- Website:
- https://saratogacomiccon.com/home
Organizer
- Chase Con
- chaseconexpo@hotmail.com
- View Organizer Website
Venue
- Saratoga Springs City Center
-
522 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 United States + Google Map - Phone
- (518) 584-0027
- View Venue Website