Comics & Toys MonsterCon 2008

The Comic Monstore is host to The Comics & Toys Monstercon which is an infusion of The Supernatural (Zombies, Ghosts, etc...), Sci-Fi (Star Wars, Star Trek, etc...) and Superheros (Batman, Spider-Man, etc...) it is one big show that is sure to have something for everyone who attends...here you will find a wide variety of merchandise from dealers coming from all over the East Coast & beyond. There will also be plenty of entertainment including gaming, trivia contests, costume contests, movie screenings and much more.

The Comics & Toys MonsterCon will be held on October 4-5, 2008 at the Cabarrus Events Center (http://www.cabarrusarena.com/) in Concord, North Carolina...this years event has a great list of guests lined up who are ready to meet with the fans, to see a full list please visit The Comics & Toys MonsterCon website at (http://comicmonstore.com/Guests.htm) not only is this list of guests growing, but there will also be Live Music on Saturday Night after the convention doors close at 6:00pm.

When the convention doors close and The Saturday Night Frights begin you'll find plenty of music and merryment. The Graveyard Boulevard, The Tremors, Psycho Charger and a few other bands will thrill convention goers with their skele-tunes. Single Cell Productions will also be providing their own style of madness and mayhem. All of that is planned and we're just getting started, so if you're excited about the East Coast's most anticipated "Supernatural, Sci-Fi, Superhero Show", start spreading the word. Those interested in attending as a special guest, dealer, entertainer or volunteer, contact Michael W. Kellar at comicbookinker1971@yahoo.com or you can email The Comic Monstore at: comicmonstore@bellsouth.net

Michael Turner 1971 - 2008

As many of you know, the comic book industry lost, in my humble opinion, one of the brightest stars in the business recently. Michael Turner (4/21/71 - 6/27/08 ) passed away of complications from bone cancer. At only 37, he left an unmistakable imprint on the scene, and I thought it odd, that his death didn't seem to get too much press coverage. His body of work was breath-taking.

The one example that instantly pops into mind is the Identity Crisis #1 cover...I felt like it was a very powerful cover that to me defines what it means to have a comic book character pass into the great afterlife to fight crime from the other side.

I LIKE the exaggerations in his art. It made it fun to look at!

For a guy with so many other extreme talents/distractions, he seemed so focused on his art. For an award winning water-skier, martial artist, and avid video game player, he just seemed like the total package.

But, regardless of how anybody feels, I think the man was a genius, and will be missed!

Rest In Peace Michael Turner 4/21/71 - 6/27/08