Come to Mega Night at Universal Studios!

The doors to MegaCon don’t officially open until Friday morning, but the fun begins Thursday night with the 1st Annual Mega Night at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®. Thursday, February 23, 2006 from 6pm -11pm, feel the rush of adrenaline as you experience cutting-edge rides and attractions at Universal’s Islands of Adventure® theme park. Challenge your senses as you journey through five uniquely themed islands.

Mega Night attendees will enjoy exclusive access to Marvel Super Hero Island® from 9pm – 11pm. Your favorite characters will come to life as you battle villains high above the city streets on the eye-popping 3-D ride The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® and defy gravity on the Incredible Hulk Coaster®.

And you can have all this fun with some very special celebrity guests.

Arne Starr from Star Trek, Spider-Man and The Lord of the Rings
Mira Furlan from the multiple Emmy Award-winning TV show Lost and Babylon 5
Tracy Scoggins from Babylon 5 and Lois & Clark The New Adventures of Superman
Jason Carter from Babylon 5
Jimmy Palmiotti – Artist/Writer
Amanda Conner – Artist/Writer

Plus, get a FREE collectible comic book in Marvel Super Hero Island®.
Quantities are limited and only available while supplies last, so don’t miss the 1st Annual Mega Night at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®. Buy your tickets online now at Ticketmaster and save.

Publisher and Exhibitor List!
The MegaCon publisher and exhibitor lists are quite extensive this year. So you can easily find everyone you’re looking for, here is the complete list with booth numbers. Be sure to take it with you so you can scout out all your favorites.

PUBLISHERS

3 BOYS PRODUCTIONS/STUDENTS OF THE UNUSUAL…...519
ACTOR…………………………………………………………….319
ANIME NATION………………………………………………….618
BARBARIAN BATTLES………………………………………….525
BRIAN PULIDO/LADY DEATH…………………………………614
COLISEUM OF COMICS…………………………………………313
CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT………………………………….612
DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS……………………………722
FUNIMATION PRODUCTIONS………………………………….419
HASH, INC………………………………………………………...625
INKWORKS……………………………………………………….413
LO FI MAGAZINE………………………………………………..726
MARVEL………………………………………………………….513
NEWAVE COMICS……………………………………………….627
PLAYMATES, INC……………………………………………….712
RINGLING SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN…………………..225
SUPERVERSE ZOOM SUIT………………………………………613
THE DAVE SCHOOL……………………………………………..425
TOP COW PRODUCTIONS………………………………………324
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS…………………………………….619

INDEPENDENT PRESS – RED SECTION

803 STUDIOS………………………………………………………12
ABYSSMAL ENTERTAINMENT/Hocus Pocus Prod…………….2
ANDY LEE………………………………………………………...11
ARSENIC LULLABY PUBLICATIONS………………………….6
C & F GRAPHICS/ T & G BOOKS………………………………..1
EIDOLON ENTERTAINMENT……………………………………5
FUDGE MUSKET, INC…………………………………………….7
GALAXY KID PRODUCTIONS…………………………………...3
GREG HOPKINS & SHAUN WARD……………………………...13
POSSUM PIRATE PRESS………………………………………….4
LUNAR MOTH ENTERTAINMENT………………………………8
NIGHTGIG.COM…………………………………………………..14
WET INK STUDIOS……………………………………………….9,10

INDEPENDENT PRESS –BLUE SECTION

01COMICS.COM………………………………………………..11
ACROSS THE POND STUDIOS………………………………..6
COSPLAY KINGDOM …………………………………………10
HEADS & TAILS………………………………………………..14
iNterLude Films/Arnali Films……………………………………3
J. BAKER PUBLICATION ……………………………………..4
JESTER PRESS…………………………………………………..9
JOSH MIDDLETON……………………………………………..2
KLEEMAN AND MIKE …………………………………………7
MOVEMENT MAGAZINE………………………………………13
PALADIN 7 GRAPHICS…………………………………………8
ROGUE MOON ENTERTAINMENT……………………………5
SKOTTIE YOUNG………………………………………………..1
US FEDERATION OF BATTO DO……………………………...12

INDEPENDENT PRESS –GREEN SECTION

A & S ANIMATION, INC ………………………………………….5
CHRIS LIE & DOVE McHARGUE………………………………..12
COMICBOOKCONVENTIONS.COM/KNIGHTSHIFT ENT…….7
CRYSTAL IRVINE & BRYAN TILLMAN……………………….11
CYBERLIGHT COMICS…………………………………………...2
M PRESS/DARK HORSE…………………………………………..4
PABLO MARCOS………………………………………………….13
PARTICLE 9 PRODUCTIONS…………………………………….10
PROTO-HYPE STUDIOS, INC…………………………………….8
PSYCHOTIC IMAGES……………………………………………..9
REVENANT STUDIOS…………………………………………….3
SEEKER ENTERTAINMENT……………………………………...6
T.R. & CO. STUDIOS………………………………………………1
TRACY CORNETT…………………………………………………14

EXHIBITORS

501st Legion………………………………..633
Adrian Cordrey……………………………..433
Alan E. Czarnecki………………………….432
Ancient City Arms………………………….125
Anime Cabana……………………………..912
Anime & Comics…………………………...709,808
Anime Palace………………………………200,202
Anime Pavilion……………………………..601,603,702
Anime Remix………………………………127
Anime USA…………………………………839,841,843
Apocalypse Comics……………………….335,434
Armada Games……………………………339
Avalon Manga Shop………………………208
Bad Apple Comics………………………...231,233,235
Basement Comics…………………………609,708
Bast's Garden………………………………305
Bead-azzled………………………………..731,830
Bedrock City Comics………………………802,804
Big Katts…………………………………….809
BigRedGuy Comics……………………….641,639,635,740,738,734
Big World……………………………………212,214
Bloody Mary…………………………………531,630
Boshi-Basiik…………………………………607
Brute Force Leather………………………...303
Calcom……………………………………….713
Capsule Corp………………………………..533
Captain Comics……………………………..739,838,840
Captain Lou’s………………………………..439,538
Cards, Comics, Collectibles………………..400,402
Cartoon Passion…………………………….105,107,109,801,803,532,534
Cartoonist Across America…………………806
CCC Promotions…………………………….743
Certificate of Authenticity…………………...131
Chessix Manufacturing……………………..643,742
CJs Comics………………………………….535,634
Cloak & Dagger……………………………..207,209
Collectibles Insurance………………………831
Collector's Comics…………………………..308
Collector's Corner……………………………501,503,505,507,509
Comic Central………………………………..234,232,230
Comic City……………………………………942
Comics Guaranty, LLC………………………405,407
Crazy Ed's Comics…………………………..725,824
Creation Entertainment………………………833
Crystal Clear Images………………………...715,814
Cunningham's Comics……………………….640,642
Dale Roberts Comics…………………………224,226
Dave's Collectibles……………………………631,730,732
Dave's Comics………………………………...431,530
Dazza…………………………………………..438
Digital Discs……………………………………902,904,906
Draven City Limits Tattoos……………………919
Dream on Silly Dreamer ………………………340
Famous Faces & Funnies……………………..921,923
Fandom………………………………………….331,333
FasFerox & Broken Saints.com……………………139
Friends of LuLu………………………………………733
Full Moon Features…………………………………..817
Fuzzy Pal/Fairy Life………………………………….608
Gamers Warehouse…………………………………241
GoldCoast Collectibles………………………………408
Graham Crackers Comics…………………………..119,121,220,218
Greentea Designs, Inc……………………………….705,707
Greg White Comic Books……………………………909
Half Full Studios………………………………………101,103
Heroes and Dragons.com……………………………703,701
Hollywood Book/Poster Co.………………………….700
Honeck Sculpture……………………………………..812
House of Anime/JPOP House……………………….901,903,905
Icon Distribution, LLC…………………………………243,342
Imagine that Galleries…………………………………638
Imperial Quartermaster……………………………….735
Islander…………………………………………………502
J&J Enterprises………………………………………..825,924
John Andriko……………………………………………242
jpntoys.com……………………………………………..911
K & J Non-Sports Cards……………………………….205
Killer Toys……………………………………………….917
La Wren's Nest………………………………………....813
Magic of Collecting……………………………………204,206,307
Media Blasters…………………………………………821,920,918
Mighty Nib Original Art………………………………..541
Mike Miles………………………………………………932
Monk Studios…………………………………………..240
Motor City Comics……………………………………..602,604,606
Movie Stop………………………………………………819
Neat Stuff Collectibles.com……………………………301
OffWorld Designs………………………………………201,300
Other Dimensions Cards & Comics….………………543
Personal Collector……………………………………..704,706
PK Collectibles…………………………………………835,934
Popular Comics………………………………………..815,914
Premeier Collectibles………………………………….900
Prism Comics…………………………………………...930
Quality Comix…………………………………………..309
Read More Comics…………………………………….302,304,306
Reel Imports……………………………………………908
Sasuga Japanese Bookstore…………………………341,343,440,442
Sci-Fi Overdrive………………………………………..741
Sci-Fi Zone……………………………………………..133,135
Sigh Co Graphics………………………………………539
Skirmisher……………………………………………….624
SP Entertainment……………………………………….916
StylinOnline.com………………………………………..719,721,818,820,239,338
Super Sword Center……………………………………113,115
TBS Comics……………………………………………..443,542
TeddyScares dba Applehead………………………….435
Tempered Treasures Swords of Toledo Spain………940
Terribly Odd……………………………………………...800
The Contact Lens Store………………………………..441
The Gift…………………………………………………..409
The Graveyard Shift Radio Show……………………..907
The Live Adventures Company………………………..842
The Silver Unicorn………………………………………925
The Wizard’s Wagon…………………………………..733,735
Tim Gordon……………………………………………..504
Tim Lohn………………………………………………..404,406
Troma Entertainment………………………………….826
Twilight Creations………………………………………727
Uberbot………………………………………………….605
Unique Visions…………………………………………401,403
Unknown Comics………………………………………827,926
Walden Books………………………………………….141,143
War Dogs Game Center……………………………….203
Washington Mutual……………………………………..807
Wizards………………………………………………….238
Yes Anime, Inc…………………………………………330,332,334
Yes Japan………………………………………………834,832
Yestertoys, Inc………………………………………….400
Yikes! Toys & Comics………………………………….540
Yum Yum Anime……………………………………….430

Programming!
This year’s convention has an impressive array of programming with something that is sure to appeal to everyone. So you can plan accordingly, here is the complete list of what you’ll find and where.

Friday, February 24th, 2006

Anime Viewing Room
All day showings of the newest films from Japan.
12:00pm - 10:00pm, Room 222B

Joss Whedon Room
Welcome to the programming track.
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Room 221E

Joss Whedon Room
Intro to the Whedonverse.
1:00pm - 2:00pm, Room 221E

Emerald Rose
Emerald Rose brings their style of rollicking Celtic folk rock to energize your MegaCon experience! Their original music is featured in Ringers: Lord of the Fans and Done the Impossible: The Fan's Tale of Serenity and Firefly, and the band were featured performers at the Lord of the Rings Oscar parties.
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Room 221 D

Joss Whedon Room
Firefly Episode Screening.
2:00pm - 3:00pm, Room 221E

General Costuming Tips and Tricks:
Discover tips and tricks used by media professionals to create realistic looking costumes using common materials.
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Room 221 B & C

Arne Starr Presents
Come out and see all the latest trailers and all the latest gossip of what's coming out of Tinseltown in the near future and beyond. Arne Starr, in association with Jeff Walker, brings you all the latest and greatest, on films like Superman and X3 and much more, and hopefully a few surprises in there as well for those of you who are already up to date courtesy of the "'net."
2:00pm – 2:50pm, Room 222A

Mark Simon
Storyboards - A dynamic presentation on the value of storyboards:
* How they should be used in production
* How to read and draw storyboards
* Tricks of the trade
* Working with directors
* How they decrease budgets
* and more.
Presentation is based on Mark Simon's top-selling text, Storyboards: Motion in Art, 1st & 2nd Editions.
3:00pm – 4:00pm, Room 222A

Joss Whedon Room
The Men of Sunnydale.
3:00pm - 4:00pm, Room 221E

Troma presents a screening of Terror Firmer.
4:10pm – 5:10pm, Room 222A

Naboo Victory Celebration// Star Wars @ MegaCon 2006
Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunters and even those on the Outer Rim shouldn't miss this event! The MegaCon costume contest theme this year is Star Wars, however we'll welcome any and all costumed folks to participate... yes, even the Gungans.
4:00pm – 9:00pm, Room 221D

Joss Whedon Room
Firefly Game Show.
4:00pm - 5:00pm, Room 221E

Fresh Fish Lounge
Relax and escape to the tunes of some Downtempo Grooves with soft mood lighting. Brought to you by Anime Sushi. For ages 21 and up. Bar opens at 7pm.
6:00pm – 11:00pm, Room 223

Steve Bacic Fan Club
Up close and personal with Steve Bacic.
7:00pm - 8:00pm, Room 221A

MegaCon “Indy Film Expo”
Two hours showcasing cutting-edge short independent films in the genres of action, animation, comedy, superheroes, science fiction, suspense, and horror. This selection of fabulous films is hosted by 3 Boys Productions/Students of the Unusual who also run the annual Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival. Donations will be accepted for ACTOR.
7:00pm – 10:00pm, Room 222A

Saturday, February 25th, 2006

Anime Viewing Room
Half-day showings of the newest films from Japan.
10:00am - 3:00pm , Room 222B

Meet Legendary Sal Buscema
Talk with Sal Buscema about his 40 years in comics.
11:00am - 11:50am, Room 221D

Meet “Toxic Avenger” Lloyd Kaufman
Q & A with legendary Director/Producer Lloyd Kaufman of Troma Entertainment.
11:00am – 11:50am, Room 221B & C

Path of the Samurai Demo
Join the Toyama Ryu School of Japanese swordsmanship as they demonstrate their skills with Katana. Real swords, real targets, and real action make this a must see event.
11:00am - 12:00pm, Room 221A

Top Cow Presents
Come meet the Top Cow gang and listen to Jim McLauchlin, Top Cow's Editor-In-Chief, discuss what's new in 2006.
11:00am - 11:50am, 222A

Independent Filmmaking Panel-- "Q&A with the filmmakers"
This is a unique opportunity to meet and discuss independent filmmaking with the filmmakers themselves. Directors, producers, distributors, festival coordinators, actors, and other special guests will be present to discuss their films which have shown at the Megacon "Indy Film Expo" and around the world. Panel hosted by Terry Cronin of 3 Boys Productions/Students of the Unusual who also runs the annual Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival.
12:00pm - 12:50pm, Room 221D

Joss Whedon Room
Redemption in the Whedonverse.
12:00pm - 1:00pm, Room 221E

AN Entertainment Industry Panel
Tampa, Florida based anime translation and distribution company AN Entertainment will screen its upcoming release of Haré+Guu, and take questions about the company, America's anime industry, and the AnimeNation retail business.
12:00pm - 12:50pm, 222A

Writing it Down
Where do good ideas come from? What do writers do when faced with a blank page and a looming deadline? How do you get something from nothing?
Featuring Chuck Dixon, Barbara Kesel, Jimmy Palmiotti.
12:00pm - 12:50pm Room 221B &C

Q & A with Al Feldstein
Meet the man who wore all the hats at EC Comics: legendary Al Feldstein.
1:00pm - 1:50pm, 222A

Prop/Costume 501st
Presented by members of the 501st Legion and Rebel Legion costuming groups, this informative panel will offer aspiring prop and costume makers an overview of the materials and tools needed to create realistic looking movie memorabilia. Learn how to build a hardware store blaster, make a droid from storage bins, and create costumes from existing clothing. Drop in for an informative presentation that will introduce you to this fun and exciting hobby. Professional costumer and prop maker Mark Bradley will be joining us to share his expertise in resin and latex as well as some interesting stories from his work with Disney and Lucasfilm.
1:00pm - 1:50pm, 221B & C

Bob Andelman: A Spirited Life
Bob Andelman, author of the new M Press/Dark Horse biography, "Will Eisner: A Spirited Life," will present a lively talk and slide show about the life of one of the greatest creators in comics and graphic novels. The program includes anecdotes, short readings from the book and rare and unusual photos and art from Eisner's life and career.
1:00pm - 1:50pm, Room 221D

Joss Whedon Room
Creative showcase.
1:00pm - 3:00pm, Room 221E

Toyama Ryu Batto Jutsu Seminar
Experience a hands-on class in authentic Japanese Swordsmanship taught by Taikai Champion and gold medalist Mike Femal. The dojo comes to MegaCon - it's your chance to experience it.
1:00pm - 3:00pm, Room 221A

Joss Whedon Room
Buffy episode screening.
2:00pm - 3:00pm, Room 221E

Meet the Men of X-Men
Meet the many creators of the ever-popular X-Men books. Featuring Mark Brooks, Brandon Peterson, Tim Townsend, Bob McLeod, Randy Green, and Ethan Van Sciver.
2:00pm - 2:50pm, Room 221D

Producing Animated Shorts
Illustrates the benefits of producing animated shorts such as portfolio pieces, festival screenings, publicity, pitches for shows, etc. The talk delves into important issues to keep in mind and short cuts to get things done. Mark Simon uses his successful series of shorts, Timmy's Lessons in Nature, as supporting evidence in the discussion. Hear great war stories about the Timmy shorts as they were pitched and sold around the world on the way to winning Grand Prize in Nickelodeon's first-ever Nicktoons Film Festival. Lecture is based on Simon's top-selling text, Producing Independent 2D Character Animation. Topic is relevant to all forms of animation.
2:00pm - 2:50pm Room 222A

From Books to Screenplays - What Happened to the Story?
The movie version of a book is often quite different. What are the ground rules for screenwriting from a book and why do they exist?
3:00pm - 3:50pm, Room 221D

Emerald Rose
Emerald Rose brings their style of rollicking Celtic folk rock to energize your MegaCon experience! Their original music is featured in Ringers: Lord of the Fans and Done the Impossible: The Fan's Tale of Serenity and Firefly, and the band were featured performers at the Lord of the Rings Oscar parties.
3:00pm - 4:00pm Room 221B & C

The Lowe Down. Marvel in '06. Whose Side Are You On?
Nick Lowe will talk about new and exciting events taking place at Marvel in 2006.
3:00pm - 3:50pm, Room 222A

Joss Whedon Room
Q&A with Buffy stars Clare Kramer and Mark Lutz.
3:00pm - 4:00pm, Room 221E

Anime Voice Actors & More
Q & A session with Lance Heiskell from Funimation Productions, Derrick Fish from Dandy & Company Comics and voice actors Chris Bevins, Mike McFarland, and Scott McNeill.
3:00pm - 5:00pm, Room 224A

Howard Chaykin
Talk with legendary creator Howard Chaykin.
4:00pm - 4:50pm, Room 221D

Joss Whedon Room
Buffy/Angel Game show.
4:00pm - 5:00pm, Room 221E

Arne Starr Presents
Come out and see all the latest trailers and all the latest gossip of what's coming out of Tinseltown in the near future and beyond. Arne Starr, in association with Jeff Walker, brings you all the latest and greatest, on films like Superman and X3 and much more, and hopefully a few surprises in there as well for those of you who are already up to date courtesy of the "'net."
4:00pm - 5:30pm, Room 222A

Q & A with Steve Bacic, Alexis Cruz, Tony Amendola & Cirroc Lofton
Come talk with some of the industries greatest sci-fi stars from Stargate SG, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and too many others to mention.
5:00pm- 5:50pm, Room 221D

Joss Whedon Room
Horror in the Whedonverse.
5:00pm - 6:00pm, Room 221E

Anime Sushi Costume Contest
Be part of the largest anime costume contest in the Southeast.
5:00pm – 7:30pm, Room 224B, C, E, F, G, H

ACTOR Art Auction
Don’t miss the fabulous art at this year’s auction.
6:00pm – 9:00pm, Room 221B & C

Joss Whedon Room
Angel Episode Screening.
6:00pm - 7:00pm, Room 221E

Joss Whedon Room
“Once More With Feeling” musical screening.
7:00pm - 8:00pm, Room 221E

Cyberia Dance
Cyberia: Anime influenced dance event featuring a great selection of some of the best dance music available.
7:30pm – 10:30pm, Room 224B, C, E, F, G, H

Sunday, February 26th, 2006

Anime Viewing Room
Showings of the newest films from Japan.
10:00am - 12:00pm & 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Room 224A

Anime Voice Actors Panel
Q & A session with Lance Heiskell from Funimation Productions, and voice actors Chris Bevins, Mike McFarland, and Scott McNeill.
10:15am - 1:00pm, Room 222B

65 Years of Captain America
Enjoy listening to Sal Buscema, Steve Epting, Mike Perkins and John Beatty as they discuss their years working on Captain America.
10:40am - 11:30am, Room 221E

Path of the Samurai Demo
Join the Toyama Ryu School of Japanese swordsmanship as they demonstrate their skills with Katana. Real swords, real targets, and real action make this a must see event.
11:00am - 12:00pm, Room 221A

Self Publishing for Dummies
Learn the ins and outs of self publishing from concept to distribution and all of the pitfalls in-between. Hear from a group of people who've fumbled their way through contracting, scripting, assembling an art team, finding investors, and dealing with printers and distributors.
11:00am - 11:5am, Room 221D

Arne Starr Presents
Come out and see all the latest trailers and all the latest gossip of what's coming out of Tinseltown in the near future and beyond. Arne Starr, in association with Jeff Walker, brings you all the latest and greatest, on films like Superman and X3 and much more, and hopefully a few surprises in there as well for those of you who are already up to date courtesy of the "'net."
11:00am - 12:00pm, Room 222A

Introducing Charles Band
Charles Band, Producer/Director of over 250 films, talks about: horror films, hot chicks and creating independent features.
11:40am - 12:30pm, Room 221E

Meet the Stars of Babylon 5
Q & A with Tracey Scoggins, Mira Furlan and Jason Carter.
12:00pm - 12:50pm, Room 221D

Visual Effects with Lee Stringer
Emmy-Winning Visual Effects Supervisor Lee Stringer will review and discuss his amazing work on Serenity, Battlestar Galactica, Roughnecks: The Starship Trooper Chronicles and Star Trek: Voyager. This panel includes rare gag reels and behind the scenes footage and is provided courtesy of The DAVE School.
12:10pm - 1:00pm, Room 222A

AMV Anime Music Video Contest
12:00pm - 3:00pm, Room 224A

Joss Whedon Costume Contest
1:00pm - 3:00pm, Room 221E

AnimeNation Presents
Come meet members of the AnimeNation and AN Entertainment staff, and AnimeNation Forum members. Bring your questions about AnimeNation, America's anime fan community and industry, and anime in Japan, or just meet fellow anime fans.
1:00pm - 1:50pm Room 221D

Toyama Ryu Batto Jutsu Seminar
Experience a hands-on class in authentic Japanese Swordsmanship taught by Taikai Champion and gold medalist Mike Femal. The dojo comes to MegaCon - it's your chance to experience it.
1:00pm - 3:00pm, Room 221A

D’espairs Ray Global Infection Tour 2006
D’espairsRay, one of the biggest and most impressive visual acts in Japan, is preparing for a third tour of America with a stop at Megacon in Orlando, FL. D’espairsRay’s music is dark and very heavy, but enchantingly melodic. The energy each member exudes during live performances is unbearably contagious, and the madness doesn’t stop until fans and members together crescendo to a climax. Anything but quick and sloppy, D’espairsRay takes you on a dark journey, pulling you deeper into their world gently, then promptly letting all hell break loose in the most agreeable ways possible. For many a D’espairsRay concert is a life-altering experience, for some it’s just darn good rock, but either way it is not a show to miss.
1:00pm - 3:00pm, Room 224AC, D, F, G, H

The Marvels of 3D Animation
Come watch and learn as Jeff Lee guides you through the steps of using the 3D animation software provided by Hash, Inc.
1:10pm - 2:00pm, Room 222A

All-New, All-Different: The X-Men in 2006 and Beyond
Ryan Lowe and Sean Ryan, editors of the X-Office, will answer all your questions about the X-books.
2:00pm - 2:50pm, Room 222A

Two Actors in the House
Find out first hand from husband and wife Julie Benz and John Kassir what it is like to have two actors in the house.
2:00pm - 2:50pm Room 221D

Ninja Olympics
Five teams of four Ninja’s test their skills for prizes.
3:00pm - 5:00pm, Room 222B

MegaCon is disappointed to announce that Media Guest, Chris Rankin, will not be able to attend this year’s convention.

MegaCon Exclusives!
If exclusive convention items are your thing, you’ll be excited to hear about the Astonishing X-Men #13 Coliseum of Comics MegaCon 2006 exclusive that will be available for sale at MegaCon ’06. Be sure to stop by MegaCon Sponsor, Coliseum of Comics, booth to purchase one.

Retailer Conference!
If you’re a comic, game or anime retailer, be sure to head to MegaCon a bit early so you can participate in the 2006 Retailer Conference hosted by MegaCon ’06. All comic, game and anime retailers attending MegaCon are invited to attend the 2006 MegaCon Retailer Conference on Thursday, February 23.

Sponsored by Diamond and DC Comics, and co-sponsored by Inkworks, Top Cow Productions, 3 Boys Productions, and Superverse Productions, the gathering will include informative seminars, lunch, and an opportunity to meet with suppliers and fellow retailers. Registration for the event will run from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. with seminars running from 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Seminars will include Retail Law (with P.A. R. Steven Ruta), Guerilla Marketing (with Inkworks President Allan Caplan), Expanding the Comic Market (with Jamie Graham of Graham Cracker Comics and Phil Boyle from Coliseum of Comics), and Tales from the Road (with Diamond Field Sales Representative Eric Hitchcock).

Each store represented at the Conference will receive a special, limited-edition book from DC Comics; an exclusive action figure from Diamond Select Toys; a limited-edition Zoom Suit book from Superverse Productions; and the opportunity to purchase the MegaCon Limited-edition Astonishing X-Men Variant from Marvel Comics for $1.75 per copy (limit of 20 per store).

Admission to the Conference is $25 per attendee (limit 2 attendees per store), and includes a continental breakfast and lunch at TGI Friday's, as well as free admission to MegaCon from February 24-26.

The Conference will be held at the Doubletree Hotel — MegaCon's official hotel — on 5780 Major Boulevard in Orlando, FL. Please Note: Space is limited. Retailers wishing to attend should RSVP to Eric Hitchcock at heric@diamondcomics.com.