Lake Effect Comic Con

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The fifth annual Lake Effect Comic Book Convention was held on Sunday May 25th 2014 and was the most successful yet: attendance was over 1200 – thanks for attending – see you in 2015! As always, a convention like this succeeds because our volunteer staff is tops.

Thanks go out to: Greg, Jesseka, Frank, Ed, Joe, Gemma, Dan, Sarah, Emily, Ruth, Nick, Matt, and Brian. You are the best!

The costume contest was HUGE this year. Cosplay in Mentor Ohio – who’da thunk it?

The Northeast Ohio Comic Art Society held an informal meeting at the con – their unique collections generated heated interest.

Thanks go out to our guests who make time to meet and greet: Dave Nestler, Rachel Latina, Marty Hirchak, Chris Lambert, Patti Ross, Mike Sangiacamo, Craig Tucker, Dan Gorman, Jeff Reid, Mike Gustovich, Gary Dumm, Sean Forney, Craig Boldman, Bob Ingersoll, Marc Sumerak, Wake Baskey

The Panel Discussions have continued to grow in attendance and popularity. We plan to expand them for 2015! Thanks to the guest who gave their time to run the panels: Ethan Roberts, Mike Burkey, Martin Hirchak, Rachel Latina, Dave Nestler, Wake Baskey, Gary Dumm, Chris Lambert, Craig Tucker, Mike Sangiacamo, Marc Sumerak, Bob Ingersoll, Craig Boldman.

No show is complete without a great set of dealers – and ours are always tops! Bill’s Books and More, Bill Thade, Bob Kmiecik, Burning River Comics, Comic Heaven, Comics Are Go!, Curiosity Shop / Paper2Go, Craig Higgins, George Geis, Jeremy Erdmann, Joe Sherman, John Crawford, John Haines Rare Comics, John Matricardi, Mark Allen, Nelson Dodds, New Dimension Comics, Our Gang Comics, Pixel Bits, Retroland Toys, Robert Bonko, Teddy Hanes, World’s Greatest Comics.