This past Saturday was the second annual White Plains comic con. Like last year, this comic con took place inside the White Plains public library, although next year it will move to a different location.
The second annual White Plains comic con had more artists than the previous year, and it’s purpose was the same – to raise awareness for anti-bullying causes. The con had plenty of help from teen volunteers, all who attend a local White Plains high school. Other artists and writers included Jerry Craft, Alitha E. Martinez, Ray Felix, David Quinn, and many others, to be found on the Bronx Heroes comic convention website.
Here’s photos from the past weekend.
My table set-up for the second annual White Plains Comic Con, June 4th, 2016.
Main floor at the second annual White Plains Comic Con, June 4th 2016.
Sign promoting the anti-bullying cause at the second annual White Plains comic con, June 4th, 2016.
One of the artists at the second annual White Plains comic con, June 4th, 2016
Artist Tim Kelly at the second annual White Plains comic con, June 4th, 2016.
Write David Quinn, best known for his work with Faust, and his daughter Olivia, also an artist in her own right. Second annual White Plains comic con, June 4th, 2016.
Stay tuned for other comic cons I will be selling my work at, i.e., comics and other items. Details forthcoming.
Since I have your attention, it should be noted again that the purpose of this particular comic con is to raise awareness to stop bullying. Admission is free, and it’s near public transportation. So get your ticket and drop by June 4th.
Continuing to play long awaited catch-up, here’s a review of the last comic con I did. On May 16th, I took part in the White Plains Comic Con 2015. It was held at the White Plains public library at 100 Martine Avenue. It was nice to take a day trip out of NYC for the day, so off on the Metro-North we went.
Ad for the White Plains Comic Con 2015.
Somehow I had trouble getting up due to my busy schedule, so I arrived late. Yeah, I know, excuses, excuses, typical artist standard time. However, I did manage to arrive at the White Plain Library, which held the free comic con. The moment the doors open, the entire library was packed. The crowds got to see indie artists, panels and a tiny bit of cosplay. The purpose of this comic con was to raise awareness for bullying. Being bullied myself in the past, this was a good cause. While I managed to overcome my experiences, unfortunately, not everyone is able to. Some carry this burden way after the bullying has ended, therefore leaving an effect years after onto someone’s psyche. So I contributed this sketch, drawn during the comic con.
Quick Psycho Bunny sketch, May 2015 by Michele Witchipoo. Anti-bulling message for the White Plains comic con 2015.
Among some of the artists and vendors there were Archie Comics, Papercutz, Bronx Heroes, inker Alex Rivera, Ed Traquino, Pablo D. Martinez, Alitha E. Martinez, JM DeSantis, and other artists not mentioned here.
Artist Alitha E. Martinez at her table during White Plain Comic Con 2015. Photo by Michele Witchipoo.Bronx Heroes’ very own soda! As seen during the White Plains Comic Con 2015. Photo by Michele Witchipoo.
As for myself, I didn’t much stuff, as I’ve been mainly focusing on my new latest self-published titles. The latest Psycho Bunny mini-issue and my collection of sketches in Pin-Ups.
Psycho Bunny Ltd. Edition Mini-Issue released Spring 2015. Comic by Michele Witchipoo.Pin-Ups, a mini sketchbook drawn by Michele Witchipoo, on WitchesBrewPress. Released Spring 2015.
However, to my surprise, my last issue of Babalon Babes still sold. Someone brought the astrology themed issue.
Issue number 4 of Babalon Babes. Astrology issue. Babalon Babes has since been discontinued, but you can still order copies through WitchesBrewPress, or Etsy.
Couldn’t help but notice a vendor selling back comic book issues and vintage trading cards. These trading cards brought back memories. Especially since I used to collect Wacky Packages stickers.
Vintage Dune trading cards from the 80s film release. Photo by Michele Witchipoo.Vintage trading cards. Photo by Michele Witchipoo.Vintage trading cards. Photo by Michele Witchipoo.Vintage trading cards from the ’80s. Photo by Michele Witchipoo.Scene from White Plains Comic Con 2015. Photo by Michele Witchipoo.White Plains Comic Con 2015 towards the end of the show. Photo by Michele Witchipoo.
Here’s a photo of me, having some soda towards the end of the comic con.
Me having a Bronx Heroes soda at the end of the day. May 2015.
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