CHARLOTTE MINI-CON – RESCHEDULED! ! ! Due to a weather forecast of a potential 1-4″ of snow for the Charlotte area this weekend, we have decided to err on the side of caution, and have rescheduled this weekend’s Charlotte Mini-Con for Saturday, ...
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Charlotte Mini-Con Rescheduled for Feb 28

Comic-style image of Spider-Man announcing the rescheduling of Charlotte Mini-Con to Saturday, February 28 due to weather, with event details and new date highlighted.Comic-style image of Spider-Man announcing the rescheduling of Charlotte Mini-Con to Saturday, February 28 due to weather, with event details and new date highlighted.

CHARLOTTE MINI-CON – RESCHEDULED!!!

Due to a weather forecast of a potential 1-4″ of snow for the Charlotte area this weekend, we have decided to err on the side of caution, and have rescheduled this weekend’s Charlotte Mini-Con for Saturday, February 28.

If you have purchased tickets to the show, please know that those have already transferred to the rescheduled date.

At this time – ALL of our Featured Guests, as well as most of our Comic Vendors and Artist Alley participants, have happily agreed to join us on February 28 as well!

We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you all on Saturday, February 28!

Stay SAFE and WARM this weekend!

Tickets and details at the link.

   



John Romita Jr. OAX 2026 Meet & Greets

A man drawing at a desk with sketches, smiling at the camera; OA Expo logo is displayed in the upper right corner.A man drawing at a desk with sketches, smiling at the camera; OA Expo logo is displayed in the upper right corner.

John Romita Jr. will host an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet at Original Art Expo [OAX] on Saturday, February 21st from 3:30pm-5pm! There are only 60 opportunities available for this event, and once they’re gone…THEY’RE GONE!!

As part of this OAX 2026 event, buyers will get one drawing by John, receive a signed Spider-Man 11×17″ print, be entered into a drawing for a full figure Spidey pencil artwork, and more!

The first release of these VIP Meet & Greet sketch opportunities are available now, with 30 OAX 2026 Sketch Card opportunities being made available. Your choice of character for the drawing is limited to Spider-Man, Daredevil, Wolverine, Thor, Batman or Iron Man. There is a limit of 3 OAX 2026 Sketch Cards per person.

Everything Included in this Release!

  • One original art headshot on OAX 2026 sketch card stock
  • You choose one character from the following: Spider-Man, Daredevil, Wolverine, Thor, Batman, Iron Man
  • Signed 11×17″ Print of full figured Spider-Man
  • 10 signatures
  • Raffle off Original Full Figured Spider-Man pencil sketch to all ticketed attendees of the Meet & Greet
  • Photo opportunity with John Romita Jr and one on one time
  • One and a Half Hour window for meet and greet on Saturday, February 21st from 3:30-5:00pm EST.

To attend the VIP Meet & Greet you will need to bring your receipt to the event.

Also, tune in to the CAF Update on Thursday, January 29th at 9pm EST where we’ll be joined by JRJR to release the remaining 30 opportunities – (15) 7×11″ Headshots and (15) 7×11″ Torsos!

Note: The VIP Meet & Greet purchase does not include admission into OAX 2026. Tickets must be purchased separately.

Read the full press release at the link

   



Clerks Make a Quick Stop at GalaxyCon Richmond

Four men dressed as characters from "Clerks" pose together in front of a convenience store backdrop, advertising their appearance at GalaxyCon Richmond, March 19-22, 2026.Four men dressed as characters from "Clerks" pose together in front of a convenience store backdrop, advertising their appearance at GalaxyCon Richmond, March 19-22, 2026.

The Clerks Cast is making a Quick Stop in Richmond! We are setting up shop at GalaxyCon, and we’re bringing the legends, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Brian O’Halloran, and Jeff Anderson!

Want the ultimate fan experience? Grab “The Clerks Package” and get:
One Clerks Quad Signed Autograph ✍
One Clerks Quad Photo Op 📸
First Entry with Priority Seating to the Panel 🎟
Special Swag Item 🎁
Fast Pass / VIP Lane Access for Kevin Smith’s lines ⚡

Don’t forget, Kevin Smith will also be doing a special solo paid panel, Silent Bob Speaks! on Saturday! Check the schedule and grab your packages before they’re gone.

More information here.

   



OR – No Straight Lines Screening + Q&A | Feb 7th

Poster for “No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics” featuring portraits of cartoonists and listing Alison Bechdel, Howard Cruse, Mary Wings, Jennifer Camper, and Rupert Kinnard.Poster for “No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics” featuring portraits of cartoonists and listing Alison Bechdel, Howard Cruse, Mary Wings, Jennifer Camper, and Rupert Kinnard.

Join Portland comics legend Rupert Kinnard at the Portland Art Museum on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 4 p.m. for a screening of NO STRAIGHT LINES: THE RISE OF QUEER COMICS in conjunction with his 50-year retrospective at NWMOCA. Followed by a Q&A and book signing. Get tickets at the link.

   


UK – Still Smitten Signing | Feb 12th

Book cover illustration for "Still Smitten" by Catana Comics, showing a couple hugging in a laundry room, with the tagline "short-form comics about long-term love.Book cover illustration for "Still Smitten" by Catana Comics, showing a couple hugging in a laundry room, with the tagline "short-form comics about long-term love.

Catana Chetwynd will be signing copies of Still Smitten at the Forbidden Planet London Megastore on Thursday February 12th from 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Forbidden Planet London Megastore
179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR
0207 420 3666

   


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