This will the first show hosted by Richards Comics & Collectables.

The show is Oct. 12 from 10 am to 6 pm and Oct. 13 from 11 am to 6 pm. Visit http://upstatepopexpo.com/ for details on the event!

We will have a nice variety of Guests, Vendors, Fan Clubs, Gaming, Cosplay, and more – something for every member of the family!

Guest List:
John Burgin
Mel Rivera
John Davis
Wes Brooks
Derek and Nikki Davis
Duane Ballenger
Christopher Lockwood
Tracy Yardley
Vic Carrabotta
J. Chris Campbell
Gregbo Watson
Alex Saviuk
Bo Hampton
Bradd Parton
Joey Weiser

Vendors Include:
Baby Rabiez
Rat Lady Art
Boardwalk
Jason Enos Art
Mitch Little
Mount Tantiss Collectibles
Comics Wanted(dot)Com
Scott Smith
They Call Me Mister Hibbs
Needless Toys & Collectibles
Toy Federation
Vindicated Entertainment
Captains Comics & Toys
Rebel Base Comics & Toys
Spencer Classic Comics
Custom Hat Pins
Rick Fortenberry Comics
Borderlands Comics and Games
Hey Kids Comics
Suspicious Merchandise
Season of the Geek
John Bruhn Comics
Wishing Well
Mystic Treasures

Fan Groups:
White Knight Cosplay
Greenville Humane Shelter
501st Star Wars Group
Dollar Bin Productions

We will have a few panels on Saturday:

1) I have an idea for a story, now what? 11:00 – 12:00
2) I like to draw, now what? – 12:30 – 1:30
3) I bought a comic book, now what? – 2:00 – 3:00
4) I like toys, now what? – 3:30 – 4:30

Cosplay Contest on Sunday:
(Signups all day Saturday)

Sunday
Signups 11:00 – 2:00 including pre-judging
Contest begins at 3:00pm

Gaming tournaments going on thru the weekend by the Southeast Game Exchange (SEGE):

Saturday
10am – Registration Begins
12pm – Injustice 2
3pm – Rocket League
All Day – Thunder Force 3 – High Score
All Day – Donkey Kong – High Score

Sunday
11am – Registration Begins
12pm – Sonic the Hedgehog 2
3pm – Dr. Mario
All Day – Contra – High Score
All Day – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Fastest Time

The Shriners will have their cafeteria setup for a variety of foods for you to enjoy during the weekend with all proceeds from the food sales going to the Shriners.

There will be an Exclusive Archie comic available for purchase and we will have some exclusive pins also.

A Silent Auction will run Saturday till around 3pm on Sunday, with a selection of items provided by various Publishers/Companies including Valiant, IDW, Funko, Diamond Select, DarkHorse and others. All funds raised from this auction will go to help out the Greenville Humane Shelter!

For more info and photos, be sure to check out the website:

www.upstatepopexpo.com

So, please mark these dates on your calendar and pass it on to all of your friends and family!

I look forward to seeing everyone drop by and have a great time!