Asbury Park Comicon

ASBURY PARK, N.J. (March 19,  2014)
–  The Asbury Park Comicon returns April 12-13,
2014, for its 4th convention celebrating comic books, art and culture!
Thousands of fans are expected to descend on New Jersey's pre-eminent
comic-book convention -- this year at the historic Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel --
featuring an all-star line-up of comic-book writers and artists, more than 180
exhibitors and memorabilia dealers, and two days of activities that will appeal
to everyone from indie fans to parents and their kids.

“This is a family-friendly suburban con where
you actually get to meet the comic-book creators, get autographs, buy comics
and collectibles in an accessible, intimate and hassle-free environment,” said
Red Bank resident Cliff Galbraith, organizer of Asbury Park Comicon and a long
time comics artist.  “To top it all off,
you don’t have the aggravation of heading into the city and you’ll be home in
time for dinner. What’s a better way to spend the day for people who want to
share their passions?”

Major guests include the legendary Jim
Steranko, the first “rock star” of comics who is the artist/writer responsible
for popularizing Nick Fury (played by actor Samuel L. Jackson in the Marvel
movies); Chris Claremont, who turned Marvel's X-Men and Wolverine into two of
comics' most popular franchises; superstar artist J.H. Williams III, who is
collaborating with writer Neil Gaiman on the incredibly popular Sandman series
from DC/Vertigo; Cliff Chiang, the brilliant artist currently drawing DC's
Wonder Woman; Ren & Stimpy co-creator Bob Camp, three time Eisner Award
winner Evan Dorkin; and popular illustrator Stephanie Buscema, who comes from
one of comics' most important families.

Then there's all the shopping! With dozens and
dozens of dealers, fans can buy old comics, new comics, sketches and
autographs, toys, action figures and an enormous array of collectibles.

“There’s a wide spectrum of comics from
dollar-bin bargains all the way up to super-rare comics for $10,000 to $20,000
dollars,” Galbraith said.

"Popculturalist" Robert Bruce
reiterated that the show offers more than just comics.  “Don’t forget there will be an incredible
variety of toys and collectibles at Asbury Comicon too! Not just for today's
kids, but those of us who were kids decades ago -- the emotional connection to
those childhood treasures is a powerful force!” said Bruce, a noted
collectibles expert and event co-promoter.

There will also be a broad range of events,
from panels spotlighting writers and artists to the ever-popular Sunday Cosplay
Contest -- judged by Mike and Ming from AMC’s hit TV show, “Comic Book Men,” --
with awards for the winners. Prizes will be given in a variety of categories
including adults, children, couples and groups.

“This is like a modern-day circus coming to
town and Halloween all-in-one,” Galbraith said. “Kids are super stoked to see
the fans dressed up as their favorite comic book character and we encourage
everyone to participate. The costumes and contestants are really diverse; last
year, we even had a guide dog dressed as Captain America.”

Motor enthusiast -- and fans of retro TV -- are
also in luck: The Batmobile, Batcycle and Green Hornet’s Black Beauty from the
1960s TV shows will be on display.

Discounted tickets can be purchased in advance
online at www.asburyparkcomicon.com/tickets . Saturday tickets are $18.50, and
Sunday, $17.00; two-day passes are $30. Day-of-the-show tickets purchased at
the convention are $20.50, first-come, first-serve. Children eight years old
and under attend free with an adult. Show hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  On street parking is available. 

For more information on the convention, please
visit: www.asburyparkcomicon.com. 

NOTE: 
Digital jpegs available of APCC logo, Cosplay, Cliff Galbraith promoter,
Robert Bruce co-promoter and comic guests. 
Please email W Communications, LLC at Lizwcomm@gmail.com for photos.