Prism Comics, the nonprofit championing LGBTQ+ visibility, diversity and inclusion in comics, graphic novels and popular media, is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Q Con, Southern California’s only LGBTQ+ comic convention, and Q Con the Podcast. (https://qconprism.org/)
Q Con will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 11 am to 6 pm at Fiesta Hall in Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, California. This year, Q Con is expanding to include more comics creators, cosplayers, panels, gaming, photo opportunities and comics portfolio review by comics professionals for aspiring comics creators.
Creators scheduled to appear include: Aleasha Acevedo (Husk); Aviva Artzy (The Washi Station); Tara Madison Avery (We’re Still Here; Stacked Deck Press); David Booher (Killer Queens; Ghostbusters); Tilly Bridges (Monster High, Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix); CAPS Cartoon Art Professional Society; Natalie Do Carmo (Shrug Club); Dave Davenport (Feral and the Ghost Fighter); Lee Dawn (We Are Frogs); A.C. Esguerra (Eighty Days); Leslie Ewing (Gay Comix, Wimmen’s Comix); Fanbase Press; Jack Foster (Gun); Fuego Unlimited; Sina Grace (Rockstar and Softboy; Iceman); Tini Howard (Excalibur; Catwoman); Huck and Puck Books; Jeff Krell (Jayson; Arena Stage); Steve MacIsaac (Shirtlifter; Unpacking); Sam Maggs (Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas); Knave Murdok (TransCat); Los Angeles Film School; Ed Luce (Wuvable Oaf); Mallory (Doors of Darkness); Sian Marshall; Mei (Qi-Shift); Mumopins; Mark A.J. Nazal (Diwata Komiks); Rex Ogle (Four Eyes; Northranger); Kristen Parraz (Comadres y Comics Podcast); Kayden Phoenix (A LA BRAVA); Mike Pingel (Channel Surfing: Betty White); Prism Comics; Daniel Quasar (Prism; creator of the Progress Pride Flag); Qweerty Gamers; Brad Rader (Bob’s Burgers, Batman: The Animated Series); Rainbow Arc of Fire; David Reddish (Sex Drugs and Superheroes Trilogy); Mike Rossi (Branches; Here We Go); Vincent Roth (Surge of Power); Llynx Rufus (Lighthorse and Cannon); Jeffrey Schuetze (Monster You); Sonya Saturday (J.K. Rowling and the Ungrateful Fans); Christie Shinn (HoraTora Studios); Sippy Crumbs; Josh Trujillo (Blue Beetle); Maximus Spragovsky (W.O.O.F. Galaxy); Stacked Deck Press; William O. Tyler (We Belong; Theater of Terror); Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes; Hollow); Kendra Wells (Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas, Real Hero Shit); Fernando Velez (Kraven Comics); Yaoi Revolution; 9 to 5 Pins and others to be announced.
With special appearances by: Holly Chou (voice of Jubilee in X-Men ’97) and JP Karliak (the voice of Morph from X-Men ’97 – 11 am – 1 pm only)
Cosplayers: Chrissy Lynn Carpenter; Dragpool; Dkarthall and Rye_n_cosplay (DR.Costumes); Kelsey Fernandez (Futuristik); Jacqueline Goehner; Julian Jetson; Jimmy Sherfy; Megachromatic; PumaDoesCosplay; Rachael Sanderson; Joe Pryde Zuniga; and Bryan Gomez
Also new this year is a weekly Q Con the Podcast hosted by Julian Jetson (Producer/Host, Gay Geeks and Where to Find Them panels) and produced by Chris Riley (Producer, X-Reads podcast, The Uncanny Experience). The podcast will promote all things Q Con and queer representation in comics, cosplay and popular media.
Q Con the Podcast is now live on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio or the podcast platform of your choice. Brought to you by Q Con and Prism Comics, Q Con the Podcast bridges the worlds of LGBTQIA+ pop culture and entertainment with a dual-segment format that captivates and educates. Each episode features insightful interviews with industry professionals, followed by discussions with pop culture experts on the latest entertainment news from a queer perspective. Guests include: Tara Madison Avery (We’re Still Here, publisher, Stacked Deck Press); Viktor T. Kerney (We Belong, StrangeLore); A.J. Catalano (production and props designer, Tron: Legacy, X-Men: Days of Future Past); Josh Trujillo (Blue Beetle, Washington’s Gay General).
Q Con is FREE to the public and family-friendly, providing pre-teens through adults with the opportunity to find a wide variety of comics and graphic novels affirming LGBTQ+ representation at one exciting, colorful event. Q Con will celebrate the amazing diversity of LGBTQ+ comics, games and popular media today and feature creators from indie comics to major publishers. Meet creators, get autographs and sketches, and mix with other comics fans. Cosplay is encouraged. Enter the Q Con Costume Contest for fun and prizes!
Q Con is currently accepting applications for exhibitor tables – seeking LGBTQ+ comic creators, businesses and volunteers. If interested in becoming a part of the 2024 queer comics pride celebration – email Ted Abenheim, President of Prism Comics at ted@prismcomics.org for details.
Q Con thanks Los Angeles Film School – https://www.lafilm.edu – for their support as a Community Sponsor for Q Con 2024
Q Con is supported by an arts grant from the City of West Hollywood as part of the WeHo Pride Arts Festival.
More information at www.wehopride.com
FOR TICKETS & INFO VISIT THE Q CON WEBSITE: https://qconprism.org
