Comic Crusaders at Rhode Island Comic Con 2019

Hey Crusaders, this coming weekend in Providence, Rhode Island at Dunkin’ Donuts Convention Center is Rhode Island Comic Con 2019. This year they have an amazing line-up of guests, from old school to new school, legends to newbies, they have a representation of fandom for everyone to enjoy! This year our CEO, Al Mega, NO-Prize Podcast host and Comic Crusader, Bud Young and good friend of the Crusader’s family, J. Frye of 22 Nation Films will be reppin’ us at the show.

One of our highlights is that we will be part of this years programming and we have a booth where we will interview guests/fans and have swag to giveaway to all the amazing people that are there for FREE. Our booth will be located right in front of the main convention floor, booth #8P. Then you check out what we will be hosting and moderating at the show and make sure to swing by, hang out and say hello:

Friday
6:00 – 6:45p Wakanda: Then, Now, & Forever!
Rm 552a

Black Panther has taken over pop culture. After just one film, he“s become the favorite hero of millions. Rhode Island Comic Con guest Christopher Priest was a leading voice that shaped T’challa“s epic tale. His writing and comic credits include Black Panther Vol. 3, Deathstroke, and recent title Vampirella. Then we have the legend, Don McGregor that was there in the early days of Black Panthers adventures via Jungle Action! Join Bud Young of Comic Crusaders and Christopher and don for a discussion on comic writing, his character defining run on Black Panther, and much more!

FRIDAY
9:30 PM – 11:30 – PM GeekFest Film Festival
WaterplaceÂ at Omni Hotel

Join The World’s 1st and Largest Traveling Comic Convention Film Festival as they screen the Best Shorts at Rhode Island Comic Con for FREE a 3rd year in a row! Watch the BEST Sci-Fi and Fan Films that traveled the country in 2019 during the Year 6 Tour. Join Al Mega of Comic Crusaders as he hosts a night filled with geeky film fun! Screening Includes: Paleonaut, Star Wars: The Toys Awaken, The Lightsaber Maker, Narcoleap, Hot N Nerdy (Rated PG13) , CC (Rated PG13), Live (Rated PG13) , Little Man of Steel (Rated PG13), Deadpool the Musical (Rated R)

Saturday
3:30 – 4:15 Turning Collectibles into Cash
Waterplace at the Omni Hotel

Do you have a collection collecting dust? Is it worth $20 or $2000? Join expert appraiser Travis Landry for a comic to cash Q&A with moderator Al Mega of Comic Crusaders. Travis is a pop culture enthusiast and television personality featured on PBS“ Antiques Roadshow and former cast member on Travel Channel“s Toy Hunter.Â He will be featured all weekend at the Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers booth accepting consignments for their upcoming December, 14th auction.

SUNDAY
2:00 – 2:45 Spider-Man, The Spider-Verse, and Beyond!
Room 552a

Spider-Man is a genre defining superhero and today he is more popular than ever. His comics, movies, games, and television series break ground and set the standard for what it means to be a hero. Join creators Danny Fingeroth (Spider-Man; A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee), Rick Leonardi (Spider-Man; Spider-Man 2099), Joe St. Pierre (Venom; Spider-Man Specials), Joe Rubinstein (Amazing Spider-Man; Spectacular Spider-Man), and Mike Zeck (Secret Wars; Kraven’s Last Hunt) for a swing through the comic history of everyone’s favorite web slinger with moderator Bud Young of Comic Crusaders.

Get your tickets for Rhode Island Comic Con HERE

*Thank you to Valiant Entertainment, IDW Entertainment, Mad Cave Studios, Impact Theory Comics, Boom Studios, Ahoy Comics and TKO Comics for the giveaway donations for the fans at RICC!

**Special shout to Ian Nichols,Â Klep of CritiX, Altered Reality , GeekFest Film Fests and the Crusaders/UCPN family for the help and support in putting this together!

Author Profile

Al Mega

I'm Al Mega the CEO of Comic Crusaders, CEO of the Undercover Capes Podcast Network, CEO of Geekery Magazine & Owner of Splintered Press (coming soon). I'm a fan of comics, cartoons and old school video games. Make sure to check out our podcasts/vidcasts and more!