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Mighty Con Was A Pretty Mighty Con

September 6th, 2018
Mighty Con Was A Pretty Mighty Con

On Saturday and Sunday this Labor Day weekend was another Mighty Con. This time no one had to worry about the air conditioning going kaput, because it was held at the QCCA Expo Center which doesn’t have air conditioning. Which is definitely a creative way to address complaints. All kidding aside it was a decent weekend both for the convention itself and on a personal level. I arrived at the con early on Saturday, partly because I was with other people, partly because I had other things going on that day and needed time to get them all done and partly because we were aware that Saturday was... Read More

QC Comic Con Slams Into Hampton Inn

March 29th, 2018
QC Comic Con Slams Into Hampton Inn

Calling all comic book aficionados! You are to report to the Quad Cities Comic Con this weekend! That’s right, Quad Cities Comic Con is happening this Saturday Mar 31 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Hampton Inn and Suites QC International Airport (2450 65th Avenue Moline). This FREE family-friendly show’s purpose is to spread the gospel of geekdom! They welcome any and all that may have an interest in comic books, sci fi, toys, video games, costumes and other nerdy stuff. In other words, there is something for everyone! Cosplay/costumes are welcome! If you have some cool stuff laying around... Read More

Tim’s Corner Has New Sunshine After Explosion

March 10th, 2017
Tim’s Corner Has New Sunshine After Explosion

It’s been a surprising week for the Quad Cities comic community. The explosions at the Vintage Rose antique shop, which blew out the windows of the store and knocked brickwork from the exterior, though luckily there weren’t any serious injuries, have dominated the local news cycle. At on Monday afternoon I received a call from my father, he said “Tim’s Corner blew up.” I was understandably confused by this information. “What”, I questioned. “Tim’s Corner blew up,” he repeated. I was still having a hard time processing the information, but I asked if anyone was hurt. He said... Read More

QC Comic Con Bustin’ Back Into RiverCenter

December 2nd, 2016
QC Comic Con Bustin’ Back Into RiverCenter

The Quad Cities Comic Con Winter Wonderland is bustin’ its way back into the area, with special appearances by an actor from Ghostbusters, the Iowa Ghostbusters and maybe a few haunting items that will scare you into picking them up for the holidays. Where can you find every gift you need for the special geek in your life? Where can you see dozens of artists and creators alongside dozens more vendors and special guests? At the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St. in Davenport from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The con is back and even bigger, with more creators, more guests, more vendors, more... Read More