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With Further Ado #341: ITHACON48 is a Wrap.

With Further Ado #341: ITHACON48 is a Wrap.

Posted on by Ed Catto

There’s always that feeling when a big event is over – a wedding, a reunion, a comic convention. A mix of exhilaration and relief. The sadness that it’s over and the anticipation of the next one.

ITHACON gave it a go for the 48th time, and it was astoundingly fantastic. A mix of new ideas, old friends, rich traditions and smiles. Here’s a bit of the highlight reel:

Don McGregor made his long-overdue first appearance at ITHACON this year. And like every one of Don’s conventions visit, it was full of heartfelt sincerity and mischievous chaos. Don, and his lovely wife Marsha, were both big hits amongst the fans and all amongst their professional colleagues, like Roger Stern.

Monster Drinks sampled at the show, and Hoo-boy… that was one of those things that sparked an opinion for just about everyone! Comments included things like: Continue reading “With Further Ado #341: ITHACON48 is a Wrap.” →

With Further Ado #338: The Small Convention That Thinks Big

With Further Ado #338: The Small Convention That Thinks Big

Posted on by Ed Catto

We’re getting ready for the ITHACON #48, and it’s looking to be another fun one. ITHACON is the nation’s 2nd longest running comic convention—right after San Diego Comic-Con—and it’s unique in many ways:

• It’s still a fan convention. The go-to phrase has always been that it’s “run by fans for fans”. None of the organizers are in it to turn a profit.
• Nobody ever told ITHACON that it’s not one of the big shows. Somehow, baked into the DNA, is a directive to run this event with the professionalism, customer service and grand vision of one of the large comic conventions. If you were to say ITHACON is like a major show, but without the crowds and parking fees, you wouldn’t be wrong.
• Topnotch guests come to ITHACON every year—and this year is no different. Many guests, like Louise & Walter Simonson and Roger Stern, have enjoyed their visits and return frequently. Recent returning friends/professionals include Mike Gold, Don Simpson and Dean Haspiel.
• New Guests for 2025 include: Continue reading “With Further Ado #338: The Small Convention That Thinks Big” →