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The costume contest is returning to Burg Comics Con 2016. Categories for the costume contest will be Children (Ages 0 to 13) and Adult.
Costume Contest Rules:
- Any prop, item or activity that presents the possibility of damage to the entrants, their costumes, the audience, or the facility is prohibited.
- Good taste must be used in the creation and presentation of costumes. Gore, violence, nudity, profanity and other objectionable elements are prohibited. Burg Comics Con is a family oriented event so please use common sense in the selection of your costume.
- Failure to abide by any of the costume contest rules may result in disqualification from the contest and possible removal from the convention site.
- Most genres of costumes are welcome for the contest. However, to be eligible for prizes, your costume should be at least 25% hand-made and fit the super-hero/super-villain genre.
- If you have any questions about costume contest rules, please contact Burg Comics at admin@burgcomics.com.
The winner of the Adult category will receive a $75 gift certificate to spend at the convention. The winner of the Children category will receive a $25 gift certificate to spend at the convention. And, in honor of our special guest Rick Burchett who inked her first appearance, there will be a bonus $25 convention gift certificate for the top classic Harley Quinn costume. We will also have a special backdrop at the con for cosplay photos!
Cosplay Event Schedule
01:00 PM – Join Caleb Pennock for a cosplay Q & A at 1:00 at Burg Comics Con 2016. Caleb will answer questions about cutting, sanding, shaping, wood burning, and quick plasti dip spray. Caleb will also have on hand some of the tools he uses along with some sample creations.
02:00 PM – Children Costume Contest Check-in
02:00 PM – Children Costume Contest Parade
02:30 PM – Children Costume Contest Winners announced
03:00 PM – Adult Costume Contest Check-in
03:30 PM – Adult Costume Contest Winners announced
Charity Fundraiser
At Burg Comics Con 2016 we will once again be raising money for the Saline County 4Cs (Christian Community Compassion Center). Everyone who brings in a non-perishable food item or toiletry donation will receive 10 free comics. We will also be holding a silent auction to raise money for the 4Cs as well. If you are unable or forget to bring a donation, do not worry. Make a $1 cash donation the 4Cs and receive 10 free comics. There will be several 1000 comics to choose from. Over the past couple of years, Burg Comics has given away around 6000 comics to raise money for the 4Cs. And if helping a good cause is not enough, you will also get free comics just for showing up. Additional information is available about 4Cs on their website, http://www.saline4c.org/.
There will also be a silent charity auction for the Saline County 4Cs beginning at 10:00 AM and running until 4:30 PM. If you would like to donate an item to the charity auction, please contact me at admin@burgcomics.com. Some of the items currently in the silent auction include:
- Ghost Rider comics signed by Gary Friedrich
- Superman and Alpha Flight comics signed by Jon Bogdanove
- Superman sketch by Jon Bogdanove
- Back to the Future retro newspaper
- Marvel Flair promotional trading cards
- Captain America print
- Batman Painting donated by Justin Holman
Convention Schedule
Schedule for August 27, 2016
- 10:00 AM – Doors Open
- 10:00 AM – Netrunner tournament registration begins
- 10:00 AM – Silent Charity Auction begins
- 10:30 AM – Live reading of the pilot episode of Dope Bunny and Clive
- 11:00 AM – Entries for Art Contest Dues at the SIC Art Department Table – Entry Form
- 11:30 AM – Art contest winners announced at the SIC Art Department Table
- 12:00 PM – Magic: The Gathering tournament begins
- 01:00 PM – Cosplay/Costuming Q&A with Caleb Pennock
- 02:00 PM – Children Costume Contest Check-in
- 02:00 PM – Children Costume Contest Parade
- 02:30 PM – Children Costume Contest Winners announced
- 02:30 PM – 5th Edition Dungeons& Dragon dungeon crawl with pre-generated characters
- 03:00 PM – Adult Costume Contest Check-in
- 03:30 PM – Adult Costume Contest Winners announced
- 04:30 PM – Silent Charity Auction ends
- 06:00 PM – Burg Comics Con 2016 ends
Saturday August 27th, 2016
10:00 AM until 6:00 PM
Bonan Business Center
540 N Commercial St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
The 7th annual Burg Comics Con will take place on Saturday August 27, 2016 from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Bonan Business Center in Harrisburg, IL. Please start passing the word along to your friends and encourage them to become a fan of our page on Facebook to keep up with the latest news. Admission to the convention is FREE, but we are requesting a charitable donation to the Saline County 4Cs.
Featured Guest
Rick Burchett
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Burg Comics Con 2016 is pleased to welcome Eisner Award-winning comic artist Rick Burchett as the featured guest. Mr. Burchett has a long history in comics with work on Action Comics, Batman, Blackhawk, Green Lantern, and many other titles. Mr. Burchett was the inker for Harley Quinn’s first comic appearance in Batman Adventures issue 12. In addition to work with DC, Mr. Burchett has worked with Marvel, Image and collaborates on the web-comic Lady Sabre & the Pirates of the Ineffable Aether with Greg Rucka. Contact information for those interested in ordering sketches in advance of the convention will be provided soon.
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Saturday August 29th, 2015
10:00 AM until 6:00 PM
Bonan Business Center
540 N Commercial St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
The 6th annual Burg Comics Con will take place on Saturday August 29, 2015 from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Bonan Business Center in Harrisburg, IL. Please start passing the word along to your friends and encourage them to become a fan of our page on Facebook to keep up with the latest news. Admission to the convention is FREE, but we are requesting a charitable donation to the 4Cs.
Featured Guest
Artist Brian Koschak
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Vendors & Groups
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Burg Comics, your convention host, specializes in back-issue comics, Heroclix and other comic-related items. Blog available at https://www.burgcomics.com. eBay store available at https://stores.ebay.com/BurgComics. Feel free to email your want list to admin@burgcomics.com.
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Oller’s Odditties has supplied props monsters to most of the haunted attractions in western Kentucky. Our past attractions include Grim Halls, Circus of Chaos, Industrial Frightmare, Industrial Slaughterhouse, Scarecreepers , Morgan’s Chainsaw Slaughterhouse and now with our newest attraction, the Apocalypse in Lacenter, Kentucky. Oller’s Odditties hand makes all kinds of dark art for the haunted attraction industry. If you are in need of the weird, strange, and morbid let Oller’s Odditties know.
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NoeMan’s Land specializes in graphic novels, collectibles, and model kits. We are authorized dealers for Sideshow Collectibles, Moebius Models, and many others. We discount all graphic novels by at least 20% and offer free shipping on domestic book orders of $35.00 or more. Our eBay store can be found at https://stores.ebay.com/NoeMans-Land and our soon to be up and running main website is available at https://www.noemansland.com.
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C and D Toybox Treasures are collectors of action figures and vintage toys.
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Here at Brainstorms Laboratory we strive to give the everyday creator an affordable way to make their creations come to light. From concept to creation we can take your idea and make it happen. As you can see by our page that would not include things like making a grain elevator or nuclear bomb, but it does include heroes and villains design, props, mold and casting, and cosplay costumes, custom figures, custom trophies and much more.
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Infinity Comics buys and sells Comics, Action Figures, Game Cards, and much more.
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The Nerdtastic Artistry of Wil Woods and Tyrine Carver. Art prints from Musetap Studios will be available for sale at the con.
Mommy, where does really awesome art come from?
Well you see honey, a few years ago, by that strange and completely unlikely twist of fate we will call “the internet”, a directionless college student from San Diego and a handsome photographer from Metropolis got together and started drawing like mad. Thus, Musetap was born. They are made of the nerd Wil and his even nerdier girlfriend Tyrine pouring their obsession with art and pop culture onto paper every chance they get. Tyrine is the Californian. She likes sushi, super computers, beds that are as soft as bowling balls, and when people send her money.
Wil is from Illinois. He likes dinosaurs, retarded kittens, and peanut butter and chocolate ice cream. He has read Tyrine’s “likes” section and decides he’ll put “money” down as well because he figures … hey, what the heck. That was six years ago. Now they both live in Illinois with entirely too many computers and a retarded kitten who shares Tyrine’s love of sushi.
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Fuzz Wuzzie Hats crochets, sews, and creates. Fuzz Wuzzie Hats can make custom cuteness in all shapes, sizes, and imaginations.
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Helock Comics is a small press comic book publisher from Southern Missouri. Originally created by a small group of friends in Campbell, MO during the early 90’s, our first efforts at collaboration never fully came to fruition. Nearly two decades later, Jamie Hickson, editor to the stars, decided to round up his friends and give it another try. Our first comic debuted at Cape Girardeau Con in 2010. Since that time we have released eight books in a variety of genres, while our talent and ambition have grown. What does the future have in store for Helock Comics? No one can say for sure, but we feel compelled to buy shades… just in case.
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Zulas Handmade Goodies will be setting up at Burg Comics Con 2015 for the first time this year with an assortment of handmade items including candy, aprons and more. Check the Etsy Store at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZulasHandmadeGoodies.
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Sheila Moore Collectibles will be returning to Burg Comics Con 2015. Sheila will be selling an assortment of comic-related toys as well as a lot of Star Wars items.
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Thank you Southeastern Illinois College for sponsoring this years Burg Comics Con 2015.
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Gaming
Pathfinder RPG and Adventure Card Game You can view all the details and pre-register for the Pathfinder events at https://warhorn.net/events/si-pfs/schedule/2015/08/29.
10:00 – Pathfinder Adventure Card Game S&S 0-1D: Salvage Operations: You’ve sailed away from a lengthy battle with a relentless brine dragon–a true terror of the deep–but other sailors in the Shackles have not been as lucky. A sharp-eyed sailor in the crow’s nest has spotted flotsam ahead. It’s slow going for sailing ships here: the beastie you defeated took advantage of a chain of islands and coral reefs as its hunting grounds. Now the waters are clear enough for you to look for the remains of sunken ships. This Scenario requires the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Skull & Shackles Base Set, including The Wormwood Mutiny Adventure Deck. If you have 5 or 6 players, the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Skull & Shackles Character Add-On Deck is also required.
10:00 – Pathfinder RPG 7-01: Between the Lines (levels 1-5): Rival explorers have beaten the Pathfinders to a valuable site in Katapesh, but fortunately most of the riches—including the obscure text the Society sought in the first place—have ended up in the capitol’s extensive bazaars. What is at first a routine shopping trip spirals out of control as the PCs uncovers the writing’s secret past—and secret messages.
02:00 – Pathfinder Adventure Card Game S&S 0-1E: Nature’s Wrath: Days ago, Jemma Redclaw proclaimed herself captain of a merchantman vessel. After leading a mutiny on the ship you hired for a journey to Rahadoum, she seized command and sailed southward. Now she rules her ship with an iron fist… or more precisely, a mechanical hand! But she’s not the only one with ideals and aspirations. On land, captains’ councils and petty tyrants lay claim to isolated islands, but at sea, the Brinebrood Queen considers these waters her realm. The coral reef surrounding your ship has served as her latest spawning pool. This Scenario requires the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Skull & Shackles Base Set, including The Wormwood Mutiny Adventure Deck. If you have 5 or 6 players, the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Skull & Shackles Character Add-On Deck is also required.
02:00 – Pathfinder RPG: We Be Goblins Free! (level 4): After losing chieftain after chieftain, the Birdcruncher goblin tribe finally found competent leadership in its four goblin “heroes”—Reta Bigbad the fighter, Chuffy Lickwound the rogue, Poog the cleric of Zarongel, and Mogmurch the alchemist. But it turns out leading a tribe of goblins isn’t much fun, and the newest Birdcruncher chieftains are bored. In order to cure their doldrums, the chieftains have issued a new demand—find them some adventure, or else! Eager to please their great chieftains, the Birdcruncher goblins frantically try to whip up all sorts of amusements, including goblin games, feats of skill, and a grand feast. But trouble arises in the midst of the goblins’ feast for their mighty leaders—the goblins who went to harvest truffles for the feast got beat up by some stinky humans! Now the Birdcruncher chieftains find themselves getting more adventure than they bargained for as they venture to the Bestest Truffle Field to pick up the slack for their bumbling minions. Will the goblin heroes be able to make it to the field, find the treasured fungus, defeat the mean humans, and make it back to the tribe in time to enjoy their well-deserved feast?
Magic: The Gathering Schedule
12:00 – Legacy Constructed Tournament. This tournament is free to play in. The winner of the Magic Tournament will receive a $25 convention gift certificate. The runner-up will receive a $10 convention gift certificate. Please visit the Wizards of the Coast website to determine which cards are legal to play for the Legacy Constructed Tournament.
Heroclix Schedule
12:00 – Battle Royale events will begin and run continuously. The Battle Royale is free to play in. Bring a 300 point modern team. As soon as 4 players sign-up, a Battle Royale will begin. Partners will be randomly determined. While you are playing with a partner, your partner’s figures are considered friendly characters. As soon as one team is eliminated, the remaining two players will continue the game until one team is eliminated. Prizes will be available for the winner of each Battle Royale, consisting of various components from the OP kits.
Costume Contest
      
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The costume contest is returning to Burg Comics Con 2015. Categories for the costume contest will be Superhero – Children (Ages 0 to 13) and Superhero – Adult.
Costume Contest Rules:
- Any prop, item or activity that presents the possibility of damage to the entrants, their costumes, the audience, or the facility is prohibited.
- Good taste must be used in the creation and presentation of costumes. Gore, violence, nudity, profanity and other objectionable elements are prohibited. Burg Comics Con is a family oriented event so please use common sense in the selection of your costume.
- Failure to abide by any of the costume contest rules may result in disqualification from the contest and possible removal from the convention site.
- Most genres of costumes are welcome for the contest. However, to be eligible for prizes, your costume should be at least 25% hand-made and fit the super-hero/super-villain genre.
- If you have any questions about costume contest rules, please contact Burg Comics at admin@burgcomics.com.
The winner of the Superhero -Adult category will receive a $75 gift certificate to spend at the convention. The winner of the Superhero – Children category will receive a $25 gift certificate to spend at the convention.
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Charity Fundraiser
At Burg Comics Con 2015 we will be collecting donations for and holding a silent auction to raise funds for the 4Cs (Christian Community Compassion Center). Additional details will be made available. Additional information is available about 4Cs on their website, https://www.saline4c.org/.
There will also be a silent charity auction for the Saline County 4Cs beginning at 10:00 AM and running until 4:30 PM. If you would like to donate an item to the charity auction, please contact me at admin@burgcomics.com.
FREE COMICS
At Burg Comics Con 2015 we will be giving away free comic books. Everyone who comes through the door will be able to select 10 comics from around three to four thousand available comics. Additionally, if you bring in non-perishable food items or toiletries as a donation to the Saline County 4Cs, you are entitled to an additional 10 free comics. Also, for a $1 cash donation to the Saline County 4Cs you can take another 10 comics.
Convention Schedule
Schedule for August 29, 2015
- 10:00 AM – Doors Open
- 10:00 AM – Silent Charity Auction begins
- 10:00 AM – Pathfinder Adventure Card Game S&S 0-1D: Salvage Operations
- 10:00 AM – Pathfinder RPG 7-01: Between the Lines (levels 1-5)
- 10:00 AM – Heroclix Battle Royale begins
- 12:00 PM – Magic: The Gathering Legacy Tournament begins
- 02:00 PM – Children Costume Contest Check-in
- 02:00 PM – Children Costume Contest Parade
- 02:00 PM – Pathfinder RPG: We Be Goblins Free! (level 4)
- 02:00 PM – Pathfinder Adventure Card Game S&S 0-1E: Nature’s Wrath
- 02:30 PM – Children Costume Contest Winners announced
- 03:00 PM – Adult Costume Contest Check-in
- 03:20 PM – Adult Costume Contest Check-in
- 03:30 PM – Adult Costume Contest Winners announced
- 04:30 PM – Silent Charity Auction ends
- 06:00 PM – Burg Comics Con 2014 ends
Saturday August 23th, 2014
10:00 AM until 6:00 PM
SIC Foundation Center
540 N Commercial St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
The 5th annual Burg Comics Con will take place on Saturday August 23, 2014 from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation Building in Harrisburg, IL. Please start passing the word along to your friends and encourage them to become a fan of our page on Facebook to keep up with the latest news. Admission to the convention is FREE, but we are requesting a charitable donation to the 4Cs.
Featured Guest
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Our featured guest for Burg Comics Con 2014 is Mr. Jeremy Haun. Jeremy Haun is the current artist on Batwoman. He has recently wrapped up a run on Top Cow’s Darkness Series. He is a part of the Bad Karma Creative group, whose Bad Karma Volume One debuted at NYCC 2013, thanks to Kickstarter funding. Over the past decade plus, along with wearing calluses on his fingers doing work for DC, Marvel, Image, and others, he has created and written several projects. Some you might know are graphic novel Narcoleptic Sunday, Leading Man, and The Beauty, winner of Top Cow’s Pilot Season.
Jeremy resides in a crumbling mansion in Joplin, Missouri with his wife and two superheroes-in-training.
Examples of Mr. Haun’s work can be viewed at https://www.jeremyhaun.com/. A listing of Mr. Haun’s work in comics may be viewed on Comic Book DB. Mr. Haun is taking pre-orders for sketches and can be reached at jeremyhaunart@gmail.com. Sketches at the con will be 8×11 single figure head and shoulders inked and colored with copic markers for $40. Be advised, Mr. Haun will only have time to complete 4 to 6 sketches during the show, so a pre-order is highly recommended. |
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Cory Thomure, artist for CT Creations.
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Sean Dulaney, artist at 51 Delta: The Comic
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Nathan Bonner is an independent comic artist and publisher whose work includes the space fantasy series Indavo and detective noir series Shamus Stone. Nathan has been drawing robots and spaceships for most of his life. He’s completely mad about space, spaceship design and robots of all sizes. Indavo is the physical representation of this obsession. Apart from plotting the downfall of the Universes, Film Noir is another interest which can be seen expressed in the series Shamus Stone. An amateur animator, several of his Indavo videos can be found on YouTube. He also enjoys ham.
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Capybara Ink. will be joining us at Burg Comics Con 2014. Capybara Ink is an artist offering commissions for art, coasters, & artist trading cards.
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Vendors & Groups
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Burg Comics, your convention host, specializes in back-issue comics, Heroclix and other comic-related items. Blog available at https://www.burgcomics.com. eBay store available at https://stores.ebay.com/BurgComics. Feel free to email your want list to admin@burgcomics.com.
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Costumers for Christ is a nonprofit ministry whose purpose is to use comic-book characters and costuming to share the story of Jesus Christ—the one true Superhero.
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Oller’s Odditties has supplied props monsters to most of the haunted attractions in western Kentucky. Our past attractions include Grim Halls, Circus of Chaos, Industrial Frightmare, Industrial Slaughterhouse, Scarecreepers , Morgan’s Chainsaw Slaughterhouse and now with our newest attraction, the Apocalypse in Lacenter, Kentucky. Oller’s Odditties hand makes all kinds of dark art for the haunted attraction industry. If you are in need of the weird, strange, and morbid let Oller’s Odditties know.
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NoeMan’s Land specializes in graphic novels, collectibles, and model kits. We are authorized dealers for Sideshow Collectibles, Moebius Models, and many others. We discount all graphic novels by at least 20% and offer free shipping on domestic book orders of $35.00 or more. Our eBay store can be found at https://stores.ebay.com/NoeMans-Land.
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The Southern Illinois Jedi Order is a group that loves everything Star Wars. Yes, we do a lot of costuming, but having a costume is NOT a requirement for this group. We enjoy gaming, lightsaber duels, and non-costume group outings. We do participate in community events such as charity fundraisers and parades. It doesn’t cost anything to be a member of this group, the only requirement is to have fun!!!! Find out more on our web page at https://www.sijediorder.com or on Facebook.
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Alvin Minnick will be on hand selling comics from his personal collection.
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The Nerdtastic Artistry of Wil Woods and Tyrine Carver. Art prints from Musetap Studios will be available for sale at the con.
Mommy, where does really awesome art come from?
Well you see honey, a few years ago, by that strange and completely unlikely twist of fate we will call “the internet”, a directionless college student from San Diego and a handsome photographer from Metropolis got together and started drawing like mad. Thus, Musetap was born. They are made of the nerd Wil and his even nerdier girlfriend Tyrine pouring their obsession with art and pop culture onto paper every chance they get. Tyrine is the Californian. She likes sushi, super computers, beds that are as soft as bowling balls, and when people send her money.
Wil is from Illinois. He likes dinosaurs, retarded kittens, and peanut butter and chocolate ice cream. He has read Tyrine’s “likes” section and decides he’ll put “money” down as well because he figures … hey, what the heck. That was five years ago. Now they both live in Illinois with entirely too many computers and a retarded kitten who shares Tyrine’s love of sushi.
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Brian K. Morris has written just about everything.
His articles and interviews have appeared in publications such as BACK ISSUE Magazine, Hogan’s Alley, Knights of the Dinner Table, WHOtopia, and many others too obscure to mention.
He’s also contributed to The Krypton Companion and the fiction anthology, With Great Power.
His first e-book release, Bloodshot: The Coldest Warrior, was the #1 Hot New Release in Kindle Worlds’ Action/Adventure line for October, 2013. His newest novel, Santastein, was released through his Freelance Words imprint to much acclaim and he recently premiered the paperback edition at the 2014 Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois. Brian will have copies of Santastein for sale and he’d be happy to personalize them for free.
This fall will see the release of Skyman Vs. The Master of Steam, a revival of the 1940’s comic book character, from Ace Comics.
In addition to being a full-time author/publisher and consultant, Brian is also an actor, having participated in numerous community theater productions such as Jekyll & Hyde, The Music Man, State Fair, Beauty and the Beast, Romantic Fever and My Fair Lady as well as many of the Opening and Closing Skits for the Superman Celebration.
Brian lives in downstate Illinois with his wife Cookie, no children, no pets, and too many comic books.
To keep up on his adventures, go to www.freelancewords.com and give the Freelance Words page on Facebook page a LIKE.
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C and D Toybox Treasures are collectors of action figures and vintage toys.
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Infinity Comics buys and sells Comics, Action Figures, Game Cards, and much more.
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Kevin Stewart Collectibles will be returning to Burg Comics Con 2014. Kevin will be selling an assortment of collectibles including comics and Superman memorabilia.
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The team of Kevin Stewart and Sheila Moore will be returning to Burg Comics Con 2015 selling an assortment of comic-related toys as well as a lot of Star Wars and Superman items.
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Linda K Watkins will be setup at Burg Comics Con 2015 selling comic and toy related items such as metal tin signs. To see the items Linda has for sale, join her Facebook group Linda Watkins For Sale.
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Gaming
The Pathfinder Society will be running events at Burg Comics Con 2014. Additionally there are plans for a Magic: The Gathering tournament and maybe an additional event or two.
Pathfinder Schedule
10:00 – PFS 05-21 The Merchant’s Wake (level 1-5)
2:00 – PFS 05-22 Scars of the Third Crusade (level 1-5)
10:00 – Murder’s Mark (level 1-2) (A module, but using PFS rules) – This event will run for the length of the convention
Magic: The Gathering Schedule
12:00 – Legacy Constructed Tournament. This tournament is free to play in. The winner of the Magic Tournament will receive a $25 convention gift certificate. The runner-up will receive a $10 convention gift certificate. Please visit the Wizards of the Coast website to determine which cards are legal to play for the Legacy Constructed Tournament.
Heroclix Schedule
12:00 – Battle Royale events will begin and run continuously. The Battle Royale is free to play in. Bring a 300 point modern team. As soon as 4 players sign-up, a Battle Royale will begin. Partners will be randomly determined. While you are playing with a partner, your partner’s figures are considered friendly characters. As soon as one team is eliminated, the remaining two players will continue the game until one team is eliminated. Prizes will be available for the winner of each Battle Royale, consisting of various components from the OP kits.
Costume Contest
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The costume contest is returning to Burg Comics Con 2014. Categories for the costume contest will be Superhero – Children (Ages 0 to 13) and Superhero – Adult.
Costume Contest Rules:
- Any prop, item or activity that presents the possibility of damage to the entrants, their costumes, the audience, or the facility is prohibited.
- Good taste must be used in the creation and presentation of costumes. Gore, violence, nudity, profanity and other objectionable elements are prohibited. Burg Comics Con is a family oriented event so please use common sense in the selection of your costume.
- Failure to abide by any of the costume contest rules may result in disqualification from the contest and possible removal from the convention site.
- Most genres of costumes are welcome for the contest. However, to be eligible for prizes, your costume should be at least 25% hand-made and fit the super-hero/super-villain genre.
- If you have any questions about costume contest rules, please contact Burg Comics at admin@burgcomics.com.
The winner of the Superhero -Adult category will receive a $75 gift certificate to spend at the convention. The winner of the Superhero – Children category will receive a $25 gift certificate to spend at the convention.
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Charity Fundraiser
At Burg Comics Con 2014 we will be collecting donations for and holding a silent auction to raise funds for the 4Cs (Christian Community Compassion Center). Additional details will be made available. Additional information is available about 4Cs on their website, https://www.saline4c.org/.
There will also be a silent charity auction for the Saline County 4Cs beginning at 10:00 AM and running until 4:30 PM. If you would like to donate an item to the charity auction, please contact me at admin@burgcomics.com.
FREE COMICS
At Burg Comics Con 2014 we will be giving away free comic books. Everyone who comes through the door will be able to select 10 comics from around three to four thousand available comics. Additionally, if you bring in non-perishable food items or toiletries as a donation to the Saline County 4Cs, you are entitled to an additional 10 free comics. Also, for a $1 cash donation to the Saline County 4Cs you can take another 10 comics.
Convention Schedule
Schedule for August 23, 2014
- 10:00 AM – Doors Open
- 10:00 AM – Silent Charity Auction begins
- 10:00 AM – PFS 05-21 The Merchant’s Wake (level 1-5)
- 10:00 AM – Murder’s Mark (level 1-2) (A module, but using PFS rules) – This event will run for the length of the convention
- 12:00 PM – Heroclix Battle Royale begins
- 12:00 PM – Magic: The Gathering Legacy Tournament begins
- 02:00 PM – Children Costume Contest Check-in
- 02:00 PM – PFS 05-22 Scars of the Third Crusade (level 1-5)
- 02:30 PM – Children Costume Contest Winners announced
- 03:00 PM – Adult Costume Contest Check-in
- 03:30 PM – Adult Costume Contest Winners announced
- 04:30 PM – Silent Charity Auction ends
- 06:00 PM – Burg Comics Con 2014 ends
Gaming
Heroclix
A 300 point Modern Age Heroclix tournament will take place at 12:00 PM. Sign ups will begin at 11:00 AM. There will be no entry fee and prizes will be provided to all participants. Tables will also be available for casual clix play and trading.
Pathfinder
The Pathfinder Society is sponsoring the following events:
10am-2pm:
Pathfinder Module: Master of the Fallen Fortress (Level 1)
PFS 05-01 The Glass River Rescue Level 1-5)
2pm-6pm:
PFS 04-19 The Night March of Kalkamedes (Level 1-5)
PFS 04-22 Glories of the Past, Part 1- The Halls of Dwarven Lore (Level 5-9)
If you want to sign up for the events in advance, please visit http://www.warhorn.net/si-pfs/
This scenario is the first part of a trilogy which will continue at Little Egypt Wars on Sept 14th in Carbondale. Please check Castle Perilous’ website for additional details about Little Egypt Wars.
Game Demos
SIC’s StrategIC gaming group will be running card and board game demos throughout the day. Likely game demos include Netrunner LCG, DC Deckbuilding Game, and others. Additional tables will be available for casual game play.
Ultimate Werewolf
Ultimate Werewolf is a party game for 5 to 68 players. How large of a game do you think we can complete? Starting at 4:30 PM, Burg Comics Con 2013 will find out.
Costume Contest
The costume contest is returning to Burg Comics Con 2013. Categories for the costume contest will be Superhero – Children (Ages 0 to 13) and Superhero – Adult. Additional details are still being worked out.
Costume Contest Rules:
- Any prop, item or activity that presents the possibility of damage to the entrants, their costumes, the audience, or the facility is prohibited.
- Good taste must be used in the creation and presentation of costumes. Gore, violence, nudity, profanity and other objectionable elements are prohibited. Burg Comics Con is a family oriented event so please use common sense in the selection of your costume.
- Failure to abide by any of the costume contest rules may result in disqualification from the contest and possible removal from the convention site.
- If you have any questions about costume contest rules, please contact Burg Comics at admin@burgcomics.com.
Charity Fundraiser
At Burg Comics Con 2013 we will be collecting donations for and holding a silent auction to raise funds for the 4Cs (Christian Community Compassion Center). Additional details will be made available. Additional information is available about 4Cs on their website, http://www.saline4c.org/.
Convention Schedule
Schedule for August 24, 2013
- 10:00 AM – Doors Open
- 10:00 AM – Silent Charity Auction begins
- 10:00 AM – Pathfinder – Session 1 (Pathfinder Module: Master of the Fallen Fortress (Level 1) PFS 05-01 The Glass River Rescue Level 1-5)
- 10:30 AM – Game Demos Begin (Netrunner, DC Deckbuilding Game, and others)
- 11:00 AM – Heroclix Tournament signup begins
- 12:00 PM – Heroclix Tournament
- 02:00 PM – Pathfinder – Session 2 (PFS 04-19 The Night March of Kalkamedes (Level 1-5) PFS 04-22 Glories of the Past, Part 1- The Halls of Dwarven Lore (Level 5-9))
- 03:00 PM – Costume Contest Check-in
- 03:30 PM – Costume Contest Winners announced
- 04:30 PM – Silent Charity Auction ends
- 04:30 PM – Ultimate Werewolf
- 06:00 PM – Burg Comics Con 2013 ends
Vendors
Burg Comics, your convention host, specializes in back-issue comics, Heroclix and other comic-related items. Blog available at http://www.burgcomics.com. EBay store available at http://stores.ebay.com/BurgComics. Feel free to email your want list to admin@burgcomics.com.
C & D Toybox specializes in action figures such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, a few Star Trek, Star Wars, Hulk, Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman and others mainly DC, Marvel figures and accessories. Some are new in pack, some are loose, old and new figures. Like them on Facebook.
The largest gaming store in Southern Illinois. Located in Carbondale, IL, Castle Perilous features new and used table top games, gaming supplies, comics and much more. Be sure to become a fan on Facebook.
The Rack Comics carries DC, MARVEL, IMAGE, DARK HORSE, DYNAMITE, VERTIGO, WILDSTORM, IDW, AVATAR modern-age comic books and more. Specializing in “STORY ARC†runs, as well as, single issues and lots. ALL COMICS ARE INDIVIDUALLY BAGGED and BOARDED. Visit http://stores.ebay.com/the-RACK-comics for additional details.
Lady Fingers – Specializing in crochet fingerless gloves with a Superhero motif. Like Lady Fingers page on Facebook.
The Comix Strip – Out of Cape Girardeau, MO offering a wide variety of hard-to-find comics, toys, cards and collectables.
Kevin Stewart Collectibles – Offers a wide variety of Superman and other superhero collectibles.
Sheila Moore Collectibles – Offers a wide variety of superhero collectibles and custom dolls.
Infinity Comics – Buys and Sells Comics, Action Figures, Game Cards, etc.
Taylor Chainmaille – Creator of custom chainmaille items including their recently successful Kickstarter project Stretchy Chainmaille Dice bags. You can view the Kickstarter project at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/259903200/stretchy-chainmail-dice-bags.
Fuzz Wuzzie Hats – Custom fleece hats and other handmade creations. Like Fuzz Wuzzie Hats page on Facebook.
Artists
Our featured guest for Burg Comics Con 2013 is Mr. Robert Atkins. Examples of Mr. Atkins work can be viewed at Robert Atkins Art. A listing of Mr. Atkins work in comics may be viewed on Comic Book DB. His credits include Amazing Spider-man and Venom for Marvel Comics as well as an extensive list of GI Joe comics for IDW. Mr. Atkins is taking pre-orders for sketches and can be reached at robertq.atkins@gmail.com. Advance sketch rates are:
- 9×12 head and torso sketches inked for $50
- 11×17 full figure inked for $200
- Blank Variant Comic Book covers are $60 for one character and $100 for two characters
Mr. Wil Woods will be attending Burg Comics Con 2013. Mr. Woods is currently working on Ultimo Dragon. Additional information about this project is available at http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/06/11/20890816.html and you can read Mr. Wood’s announcement about the project on his deviantArt page.
Mr. Nathan Bonner is and independent comic artist and publisher whose work includes the space fantasy series Indavo and detective noir series Shamus Stone. Check out his work at http://indavocomic.com and http://stonecomic.com.
Hand Painted Hockey Masks. Check out my ebay page! http://www.ebay.com/sch/brasier76/m.html?_nk Interested in ordering a mask? contact me at: brasier76@hotmail.com
Mr. Monte Baldwin is a sketch artist from Marion, IL. Check out his work at http://montrosity.deviantart.com/ and http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=60193. Mr. Baldwin is accepting orders for pre show sketches. Sketches are $30 for 1 character 11×14 full color or grey tones and ink . $15 for each additional character. If you would like to arrange a pre-show sketch, then email montebaldwin@hotmail.com.
Mr. Sean Dulaney is an independent comic writer and artist. His most recent comic is Delta 51 – The Comic and you can follow his work on the Delta 51- The Comic Facebook page.
Wade Moore’s Life-Size Heroes
Saturday August 24th, 2013
10:00 AM until 6:00 PM
SIC Foundation Center
540 N Commercial St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
The 4th annual Burg Comics Con will take place on Saturday August 24, 2013 from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation Building in Harrisburg, IL. Please start passing the word along to your friends and encourage them to become a fan of our page on Facebook to keep up with the latest news. Admission to the convention is FREE, but we are requesting a charitable donation to the 4Cs.
Artists
Our featured guest for Burg Comics Con 2013 is Mr. Robert Atkins. Examples of Mr. Atkins work can be viewed at Robert Atkins Art. A listing of Mr. Atkins work in comics may be viewed on Comic Book DB. His credits include Amazing Spider-man and Venom for Marvel Comics as well as an extensive list of GI Joe comics for IDW. Mr. Atkins is taking pre-orders for sketches and can be reached at robertq.atkins@gmail.com. Advance sketch rates are:
- 9×12 head and torso sketches inked for $50
- 11×17 full figure inked for $200
- Blank Variant Comic Book covers are $60 for one character and $100 for two characters
Mr. Wil Woods will be attending Burg Comics Con 2013. Mr. Woods is currently working on Ultimo Dragon. Additional information about this project is available at http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/06/11/20890816.html and you can read Mr. Wood’s announcement about the project on his deviantArt page.
Mr. Nathan Bonner is and independent comic artist and publisher whose work includes the space fantasy series Indavo and detective noir series Shamus Stone. Check out his work at http://indavocomic.com and http://stonecomic.com.
Hand Painted Hockey Masks. Check out my ebay page! http://www.ebay.com/sch/brasier76/m.html?_nk Interested in ordering a mask? contact me at: brasier76@hotmail.com
Mr. Monte Baldwin is a sketch artist from Marion, IL. Check out his work at http://montrosity.deviantart.com/ and http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=60193. Mr. Baldwin is accepting orders for pre show sketches. Sketches are $30 for 1 character 11×14 full color or grey tones and ink . $15 for each additional character. If you would like to arrange a pre-show sketch, then email montebaldwin@hotmail.com.
Mr. Sean Dulaney is an independent comic writer and artist. His most recent comic is Delta 51 – The Comic and you can follow his work on the Delta 51- The Comic Facebook page.
Wade Moore’s Life-Size Heroes
Vendors
Burg Comics, your convention host, specializes in back-issue comics, Heroclix and other comic-related items. Blog available at http://www.burgcomics.com. EBay store available at http://stores.ebay.com/BurgComics. Feel free to email your want list to admin@burgcomics.com.
C & D Toybox specializes in action figures such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, a few Star Trek, Star Wars, Hulk, Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman and others mainly DC, Marvel figures and accessories. Some are new in pack, some are loose, old and new figures. Like them on Facebook.
The largest gaming store in Southern Illinois. Located in Carbondale, IL, Castle Perilous features new and used table top games, gaming supplies, comics and much more. Be sure to become a fan on Facebook.
The Rack Comics carries DC, MARVEL, IMAGE, DARK HORSE, DYNAMITE, VERTIGO, WILDSTORM, IDW, AVATAR modern-age comic books and more. Specializing in “STORY ARC†runs, as well as, single issues and lots. ALL COMICS ARE INDIVIDUALLY BAGGED and BOARDED. Visit http://stores.ebay.com/the-RACK-comics for additional details.
Lady Fingers – Specializing in crochet fingerless gloves with a Superhero motif. Like Lady Fingers page on Facebook.
The Comix Strip – Out of Cape Girardeau, MO offering a wide variety of hard-to-find comics, toys, cards and collectables.
Kevin Stewart Collectibles – Offers a wide variety of Superman and other superhero collectibles.
Sheila Moore Collectibles – Offers a wide variety of superhero collectibles and custom dolls.
Infinity Comics – Buys and Sells Comics, Action Figures, Game Cards, etc.
Taylor Chainmaille – Creator of custom chainmaille items including their recently successful Kickstarter project Stretchy Chainmaille Dice bags. You can view the Kickstarter project at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/259903200/stretchy-chainmail-dice-bags.
Fuzz Wuzzie Hats – Custom fleece hats and other handmade creations. Like Fuzz Wuzzie Hats page on Facebook.
Gaming
Heroclix
A 300 point Modern Age Heroclix tournament will take place at 12:00 PM. Sign ups will begin at 11:00 AM. There will be no entry fee and prizes will be provided to all participants. Tables will also be available for casual clix play and trading.
Pathfinder
The Pathfinder Society is sponsoring the following events:
10am-2pm:
Pathfinder Module: Master of the Fallen Fortress (Level 1)
PFS 05-01 The Glass River Rescue Level 1-5)
2pm-6pm:
PFS 04-19 The Night March of Kalkamedes (Level 1-5)
PFS 04-22 Glories of the Past, Part 1- The Halls of Dwarven Lore (Level 5-9)
If you want to sign up for the events in advance, please visit http://www.warhorn.net/si-pfs/
This scenario is the first part of a trilogy which will continue at Little Egypt Wars on Sept 14th in Carbondale. Please check Castle Perilous’ website for additional details about Little Egypt Wars.
Game Demos
SIC’s StrategIC gaming group will be running card and board game demos throughout the day. Likely game demos include Netrunner LCG, DC Deckbuilding Game, and others. Additional tables will be available for casual game play.
Ultimate Werewolf
Ultimate Werewolf is a party game for 5 to 68 players. How large of a game do you think we can complete? Starting at 4:30 PM, Burg Comics Con 2013 will find out.
Costume Contest
The costume contest is returning to Burg Comics Con 2013. Categories for the costume contest will be Superhero – Children (Ages 0 to 13) and Superhero – Adult. Additional details are still being worked out.
Costume Contest Rules:
- Any prop, item or activity that presents the possibility of damage to the entrants, their costumes, the audience, or the facility is prohibited.
- Good taste must be used in the creation and presentation of costumes. Gore, violence, nudity, profanity and other objectionable elements are prohibited. Burg Comics Con is a family oriented event so please use common sense in the selection of your costume.
- Failure to abide by any of the costume contest rules may result in disqualification from the contest and possible removal from the convention site.
- If you have any questions about costume contest rules, please contact Burg Comics at admin@burgcomics.com.
Charity Fundraiser
At Burg Comics Con 2013 we will be collecting donations for and holding a silent auction to raise funds for the 4Cs (Christian Community Compassion Center). Additional details will be made available. Additional information is available about 4Cs on their website, http://www.saline4c.org/.
Convention Schedule
Schedule for August 24, 2013
- 10:00 AM – Doors Open
- 10:00 AM – Silent Charity Auction begins
- 10:00 AM – Pathfinder – Session 1 (Pathfinder Module: Master of the Fallen Fortress (Level 1) PFS 05-01 The Glass River Rescue Level 1-5)
- 10:30 AM – Game Demos Begin (Netrunner, DC Deckbuilding Game, and others)
- 11:00 AM – Heroclix Tournament signup begins
- 12:00 PM – Heroclix Tournament
- 02:00 PM – Pathfinder – Session 2 (PFS 04-19 The Night March of Kalkamedes (Level 1-5) PFS 04-22 Glories of the Past, Part 1- The Halls of Dwarven Lore (Level 5-9))
- 03:00 PM – Costume Contest Check-in
- 03:30 PM – Costume Contest Winners announced
- 04:30 PM – Silent Charity Auction ends
- 04:30 PM – Ultimate Werewolf
- 06:00 PM – Burg Comics Con 2013 ends
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