It’s hard to believe that March marked the 4th annual FanX convention and 8th overall Salt Lake Comic Con event in Salt Lake City. It seems like yesterday that the first Salt Lake Comic Con was announced and Utah’s Geek population made it one of the biggest events in the state’s history. Held in September of 2013 70,000 attendees stormed the Salt Palace, many in imaginative … [Read more...]
Salt Lake Comic Con Cosplay 2016
Ro Malaga is the cosplay coordinator for Salt Lake Comic Con. He brings together creative people to compete in what has become one of the most popular events at the Salt Lake cons. Ro’s background is in entertainment. He is a hip hop dancer and choreographer who has worked on commercial project such as the High School Musical franchise. He first got involved with SLCC as a … [Read more...]
2016 Salt Lake Comic Con
Salt Lake’s biggest party returns September 1, 2, 3, as Salt Lake Comic Con opens at the Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 South West Temple. The anticipation grows with today’s big announcement that Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker, will be in attendance on September 1. Hamill will take photo ops with fans and provide autographs. He’ll also be at a panel with 4,500 excited … [Read more...]
Third Annual Salt Lake Comic Con – Interview with Dan Farr
One of Salt Lake’s biggest parties was in town recently. Salt Lake Comic Con filled the Salt Palace with over 120,000 excited fans September 24-26. We talked with Dan Farr, one of the co-founders of the event, to get his take on how things are going the third time around. How successful do you feel this comic con was? Dan Farr: “From a smile factor and customer … [Read more...]
What’s New at Salt Lake Comic Con This Year
Comic Con starts September 24, 2015 and fans are eagerly lining up to see what's new. Utah Stories has a sneak peek: 1. Funko Pop Collectibles World Tour featuring Asia and Hikari collectible lines. Click here for more information: http://saltlakecomiccon.com/portfolio-item/funko-presents-pop-life-tour/ 2. Action Figure Photo Op - get your photo taken in an Action Figure … [Read more...]
Big Shiny Robot Nerd Swap Meet
Community Press Release: The Big Shiny Robot Nerd Swap Meet is May 31st, from 2 pm to 7 pm. The Bohemian Brewery is hosting the event. The vendors will be located under a big tent in their back parking lot. The event is free to guests. During the swap meet the Bohemian Brewery & Grill will give two tours. One at 3 o'clock, and the other at 6 o'clock. Just head to the … [Read more...]
FanX SLC Returns in Full (Re)Form
As FanX returned to Salt Lake there were some things missing. On Friday, January 30, 215, there were no lines reaching down the street and around the corner and inside there were no shoulder to shoulder crowds. This year’s FanX was planned as a smaller event. Only 50,000 tickets were put on sale and the number of vendors inside were limited. A new check-in system also … [Read more...]
Salt Lake City Cosplay
Salt Lake Comic Con is an opportunity to escape from reality and play out fantasies. A walk through the crowded halls and auditorium reveals everything from Princess Batmans to scores of Deadpools and Harleys. While some costumes look thrown together or appear as if they were purchased from Victoria’s Secret, others are elaborate and obviously crafted with love and … [Read more...]
Salt Lake City 2014 Comic Con Photos
Salt Lake Comic Con – First Guest Announcement for September
On May 13, 2014 Dan Farr and Bryan Branderburg announced the first guests of September’s Comic Con. Already on board are Ernie Hudson, Carey Elwes, Bruce Campbell, John Barrowman, Sam Witwer and Christopher Lloyd. More guests will be teased and announced as the date of the event draws nearer. Tickets also officially went on sale with special discounts for early … [Read more...]