MARCH 18, 2010 ISSUE
High Country Comicon at National Guard March 27
Show Features Comics, Art, Collectibles, Magic the Gathering Tournament
Ashe County artist Bat Hilliard, a member of Alpha Dog Studios, is among the guest artists at the High Country Comicon on March 27.
March 27’s High Country Comicon features comics, art, collectible toys, door prize giveaways, a Magic the Gathering tournament and a return of the 501st Legion Star Wars costumers.
The High Country Comicon is back, with comic books, art, collectible toys and family fun.
The comic convention takes place on Saturday, March 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, located at 274 Hunting Hills Lane in Boone. This time around, the show features a Magic the Gathering tournament and a return of the 501st Legion Star Wars costumers.
“This is the third show we’ve had, and the cool thing is each one is a little different,” said convention organizer Scott Nicholson. “We have dealers coming from as far as Alabama. So you can find a variety of new and vintage comic books, meet new artists, participate in the gaming tournament or draw at the art table.”
Artist guests include Bat Hilliard of Ashe County (http://bathill8.deviantart.com), Phil Juliano of Asheville, Randy Green of Greensboro (http://randygreen.deviantart.com), Will Caligan of High Point (http://trialsze.deviantart.com) and Chris Bradberry of Asheville (http://cabbie1120.deviantart.com ).
There will also be collectible toys and figurines, as well as some sports and non-sports cards. From Star Wars to G.I. Joe, the show embraces every obscure corner of popular culture. Dealer space is also available if you want to clean out the attic and get rid of your unwanted comic books.
Plan 9 Comics of Boone is sponsoring the sanctioned Magic the Gathering tournament, which Nicholson said was added by popular demand. The $25 participant cost includes six packs of cards and a chance for various prizes. For more information on the tournament or to register, email Steve Carter at cartdogg@charter.net.
Elkland Art Center is hosting the art tables, where there will be plenty of blank paper, as well as real comic pages that all ages can color and take home.
Admission is $2, and everyone gets a free comic book as well as a chance at hourly door prizes. Listen to Mix 102.3 FM and WATA 1450 AM the week of the show for giveaways and free tickets.
For more information and/or to see more art, click to www.hauntedcomputer.com or email boonecomicon@yahoo.com to get on the mailing list and be eligible for more prize giveaways.
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