Long Beach Comic Con

Comic Expo Record Attendance!

LONG BEACH, CA (May 19, 2013) - Long Beach Comic Expo organizers are proud to announce that their 4th annual one day event attracted record numbers of exhibitors and attendees last weekend. The event was held May 11th at the Long Beach Convention Center....

David Mack - Kabuki Creator at Long Beach!

LONG BEACH, CA (May 8, 2013) - Long Beach Comic Con promoters are excited to announce that David Mack, creator of the long-running graphic novel Kabuki, and artist on Marvel's Daredevil: End of Days series, will be attending the Comic Expo show this weekend....

Casting for The Quest at Comic Expo!

LONG BEACH, CA (May 8, 2013) - Long Beach Comic Expo organizers announced today that the Casting Directors for the new reality television show 'The Quest' will be on hand at this Saturday's show. ...

Comic Expo Programming Announced!

LONG BEACH, CA (May 7, 2013) - Long Beach Comic Expo organizers are pleased to announce that the Programming schedule for this weekend's show has been announced. The complete listing is available on the event website....

Comic Expo Opens this Saturday!

LONG BEACH, CA (May 8, 2013) - Long Beach Comic Expo organizers remind attendees that the show will open this Saturday, May 11th at 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. With a full line up of programming, over 100 exhibitors and artist alley tables and entertainment that includes the...

Top Cow at Comic Expo!

LONG BEACH, CA (May 5, 2013) - Long Beach Comic Expo announced today that Top Cow creators of the hit comic 'Think Tank' will be on hand at the show on May 11th. Writer and Top Cow Executive Matt Hawkins and artist Rahsan Ekedal will be at the Expo to talk about 'Think Tank' and sign autographs....

Free Comic Book Day May 4th!

LONG BEACH, CA (May 3, 2013) - Long Beach Comic Con organizers want to remind everyone that tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day, one of the most exciting days on the calendar for the comic book industry. ...

Casting for King of the Nerds at Comic Expo!

LONG BEACH, CA (May 3, 2013) - Long Beach Comic Expo organizers announced today that they have partnered with the hit show 'King of the Nerds' to have a Casting Call at the May 11th event at the Long Beach Convention Center....

Art Workshops at Comic Expo!

LONG BEACH, CA (May 2, 2013) - Long Beach Comic Expo announced the newest addition to their growing programming lineup for the Expo with two art Workshops. Artists Rich Arons and Terry Naughton will be on hand to demonstrate their amazing skills to attendees....

Dan Yeager - Legendary “Leatherface” to appear!

LONG BEACH, CA (April 29, 2013) - Long Beach Comic Expo organizers are thrilled to announce that Dan Yeager, the actor who played the legendary "Leatherface" in Texas Chainsaw 3D will be appearing at the upcoming show on May 11th. The movie Blu-ray and DVD are being released on May 14....

Nobility and Claudia Christian at Comic Expo!

LONG BEACH, CA (April 11, 2013) - Long Beach Comic Expo organizers are excited to announce that they will be hosting a panel & signing with the exciting new sci-fi dramedy Nobility, staring Claudia Christian. ...

Comic Expo Exhibitors & Artist Alley Sells Out!

LONG BEACH, CA (April 8, 2013) - Organizers of the Long Beach Comic Expo today announced a complete sell out of their exhibitor booths and artist alley tables. "We are blown away by the level of support we've received from the exhibitors and creators for the Expo." said Phil Lawrence, Co-Owner ...

Star Wars The Pink Five Saga Screening!

LONG BEACH, CA (March 25, 2013) - Long Beach Comic Expo is proud to announce that they will be hosting a screening of the highly anticipated fan film, Star Wars, The Pink Five Saga, by Trey Stokes, at the upcoming Comic Expo show on May 11th. ...

Barbara Kesel announced for Comic Expo!

LONG BEACH, CA (February 24, 2013) - Long Beach Comic Expo is excited to announce that Barbara Kesel, one of the most prolific writers in comics, as well as an editor and content developer, will be a guest at the show. Barbara will be conducting a portfolio review,...

Thanks for a Fabulous Show!

LONG BEACH, CA (November 7, 2012) - The organizers of this past weekend's Long Beach Comic & Horror Con want to thank everyone who participated in the show for a great experience. The mood on the floor and in the panels was filled with excitement and good energy, as people of all ages...

Actor & Writer Lance Henriksen Joins LBCHC

LONG BEACH, CA (October 30, 2012) – Kicking off this Saturday at the Long Beach Convention Center, the fourth annual Long Beach Comic & Horror Con (LBCHC) is proud to announce that Hollywood icon and famed artist Lance Henriksen will join the show...

Programming Announced!

LONG BEACH, CA (October 24, 2012) – Ten days and counting to the fourth annual Long Beach Comic & Horror Con (LBCHC), offering two days packed with panels, programs, signings and exclusives. Running Saturday, November 3rd and Sunday, November 4th, this year’s LBCHC programming runs...

Pierre Bernards' Sexy Cosplay!

LONG BEACH, CA (October 24, 2012 - Attention all art lovers! Pierre Bernard Jr., artist, and team member on the Conan O'Brien show, is doing a Saturday night event, "Pierre Bernards' Sexy Cosplay." ...

Creator Owned Heroes - Free w/purchase!

LONG BEACH, CA (October 24, 2012) - Attention: All advance ticket purchasers of weekend passes! You will receive a copy of the exciting new comic by industry legends Jimmy Palmiotti, Steve Niles and Amanda Conner, Creator Owned Heroes with an exclusive Conner cover when you check in! ...

Call to all Costumers & Cosplayers!

LONG BEACH, CA (October 24, 2012) - Call to all Costume Characters and Cosplayers: On Nov. 3, 2012 at the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. we will be holding a Group Photo and Procession! The group photo time is 8:45AM with an 8:30AM ...

The Collection

LONG BEACH, CA (October 18, 2012) - Long Beach Comic & Horror Con and LD Entertainment present THE COLLECTION panel presentation and a special 6 minute clip from the film! Attend the panel for a discussion with writer-director Marcus Dunstan (THE COLLECTOR, SAW IV, V, VI, VII, ...

Save the Supers Panel & Q&A Set for LBCHC!

LONG BEACH, CA (October 18, 2012) – Celebrating its fourth consecutive year, Long Beach Comic & Horror Con is proud to today announce that Sandeep Parikh (The Guild, The Legend of Neil) and the entire cast of hit My Damn Channel web-series “Save the Supers” will join this year’s convention. ...

Writing for Comics Workshop!

LONG BEACH, CA (October 18, 2012) - WRITING FOR COMICS SEMINAR announced! Join Eisner and Emmy Nominated writer Joshua Hale Fialkov for a three hour intensive seminar on writing comics at the upcoming Long Beach Comic & Horror Con....

Fan-Favorite Young Adult Authors in Long Beach!

LONG BEACH, CA (October 16, 2012) – With less than 18 days until doors open, Long Beach Comic & Horror Con (LBCHC) today announced an impressive line-up of Young Adult authors contributing to the show this year. Jennifer Bosworth (STRUCK), Daniel Marks (VELVETEEN) and Gretchen McNeil (POSSESS,...

Nightmare on Elm Street 3 - Reunion!

LONG BEACH, CA (October 17, 2012) - Long Beach will have a reunion sure to turn your nightmare into a reality! There will be a 25th Reunion this year in Long Beach. Join the cast of Nightmare on Elm St 3: Dream Warriors as the reunite for they first time in 25 years. ...

Grand Moff Tarkin & Lord Vader Charity Event

LONG BEACH, CA (October 5, 2012) – Long Beach Comic & Horror Con is proud to host Stephen Stanton (Grand Moff Tarkin), Rick Fitts (Star Trek – TNG) and local Star Trek and Star Wars fan clubs for a unique fundraiser, “Shoot-A-Trooper/Shoot-A-Trekker.”...

LBCHC Sells out 2012 Exhibitor & Artist Alley!

LONG BEACH, CA (October 10, 2012) – An impressive 25 days before the show, Long Beach Comic & Horror Con today announced that all exhibitor booths and artist alley tables have sold out. Bolstered by top-tier guests and programming, LBCHC sold out faster than ever...

Marv Wolfman Returns to Long Beach!

LONG BEACH, CA (October 9, 2012) - Long Beach Comic & Horror Con is pleased to announce that industry legend Marv Wolfman will be a guest at the upcoming show. Marv is currently working on an exciting project with Disney, and will ...

Palmiotti & Conner Announce Workshop!

LONG BEACH, CA (October 3, 2012) - Intensive workshop given by industry pioneers Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner. The seminar will be a question and answer to all the insider information anyone would need to create their own character, find a publisher and connect with the market. ...

IDW Publishing Returns to LBCHC in 2012

LONG BEACH, CA (October 2, 2012) – For the fourth consecutive year, Long Beach Comic & Horror Con welcomes the Eisner Award-winning IDW Publishing to the show on November 3-4, 2012. IDW continues its support for the fans of Long Beach by having an amazing presence at the show....

LBCHC Lifetime Sweepstakes Offer!

LONG BEACH, CA (September 28, 2012) - As if you didn't already have a reason to buy your weekend pass to LBCHC, here is major one - all advanced weekend ticket purchasers using code *Lifetime12* are automatically entered in a sweepstake to win a Lifetime Pass to LBCHC! ...

Jane, Bradstreet & RAW Studios at LBCHC

LONG BEACH, CA (September 25, 2012) – Long Beach Comic & Horror Con is pleased to announce that Raw Studios founder Thomas Jane and Tim Bradstreet will once again be returning to the convention...

Neal & Joel Adams to Join Growing LBCHC List

LONG BEACH, CA (September 24, 2012) – Long Beach Comic & Horror Con (LBCHC) is proud to welcome award-winning artist and creator Neal Adams to the fourth annual LBCHC convention...

The Marshall Report Launches at LBCHC

LONG BEACH, CA (September 19, 2012) – Adding another star to an impress roster of guests, Long Beach Comic & Horror Con today proudly announced it will host The Marshall Report during the convention, November 3 and 4, 2012. Presented by industry expert and veteran journalist Rick Marshall...

Dustin Nguyen Brings Trademark Style to LBCHC

LONG BEACH, CA (September 14, 2012) – Long Beach Comic & Horror Con today announced that DC Comics exclusive artist and, Long Beach native Dustin Nguyen will be a guest of this year’s show. ...

Palmiotti Set To Celebrate in Long Beach!

LONG BEACH, CA August 3, 2012 – The list of comic book luminaries appearing at this year’s Long Beach Comic & Horror Con continues to grow as Industry pioneer Jimmy Palmiotti joins the ranks of this year’s special guests for the event which will take place November 3-4 ...

Amanda Conner Announces Plans For Long Beach!

LONG BEACH, CA, July, 2012 – Amanda Conner, whose artwork for Before Watchmen is adding a new layer to the Wacthmen mythos, will be appearing at The Long Beach Comic & Horror Con scheduled for November 3-4 at the Long Beach Convention Center....

Help a Comic Creator in Need

Oliver Nome, LBCHC Artist Alley veteran and comic book artist, is in need of some support while he battles cancer. Click here to learn how you can help! Every little bit helps. You can also help by spreading the word, too.

Comic Expo - What a Blast!

Los Angles, CA, May 13, 2012. Long Beach Comic Expo's 2012 version has come and gone, and what a blast we had. It was our largest crowd ever, and with the expansion of the artist alley, we had an incredible showing from the creative community....

Nerdist Channel Takes Center Stage at Expo 2012!

Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 2012 – Nerds of Southern California now have even more to entertain them because The Nerdist Channel is coming to the Long Beach Comic Expo. Alex Albrecht and Alison Haislip (hosts of 4 Points on The Nerdist Channel) will lead a live panel discussion full of fun, nerdery...

Comic Expo 2011 Announces Workshops!

Los Angeles, CA, April 20, 2012. Long Beach Comic Expo announces two special workshops by critically-acclaimed writer Joshua Hale Fialkov (I, Vampire, Last of the Greats, Doctor Who, Echoes) and veteran writer/editor Rob Levin (7 Days From Hell, Abbatoir)....

Comic Expo Exhibit Space Sells Out!

Long Beach Comic Expo is pleased to announce that the exhibit space for the upcoming May 12th one day Expo has been sold out and a waiting list started. That means an exciting display of creators in Artist Alley and an interesting blend of dealers will be on hand for the show. ...

LBCHC 2011 a HUGE Success!

Long Beach Comic & Horror Con is pleased to announce that the October 29th & 30th show held at the Long Beach Convention Center was a huge success! With a line-up of guests that included Seth Green, Matthew Senreich and Breckin Meyer from Robot Chicken, Felicia Day ...

Robot Chicken at Long Beach 2011!

Long Beach Comic and Horror Con is pleased to announce a special Robot Chicken panel has been added to the programming. The creative minds behind the Emmy-nominated hit show scheduled to attend include: co-creators/executive producers/directors/writers Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, ...

Iron Man 3 Director at Long Beach 2011!

Shane Black, Director of the highly anticipated Iron Man 3 film, will be making an appearance at the Long Beach Comic & Horror Con on Saturday, 10/29 at 4:00 PM. Black, whose films include Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Lethal Weapon and The Long Kiss Goodnight, ...

John Carpenter Signing in Long Beach 2011!

Long Beach Comic and Horror Con announced that movie legend John Carpenter will be attending the convention on Saturday, October 29. Carpenter best known for films like Escape From New York, Halloween & The Thing will be signing a special preview issue of “John Carpenter’s Asylum” ...

Stan Lee Talks LBCC!

LBCC 2011 is full steam ahead here at LBCCHQ! We thought that instead of listening to us tell you about the show you'd rather hear about it from Stan Lee... Click the READ MORE button to check out the video...