Panels

The Great Allentown Comic Convention 2012

We are working hard to bring you cool panels and events from even more even more amazing artists and guests. Be sure to check the panels webpage for more information and panel events listed.

Come "Get UR Geek On!" at the Lehigh Valley's largest pop-culture convention!

Click the links below for show schedule and panel information:

Saturday Show Schedule & Panels

Sunday Show Schedule & Panels

Saturday Show Schedule & Panels

10:00 AM: Show Opens

11:00 AM: Scott Hanna Draws! (Panel Room 1)

Have you ever wished you could attend a Cartooning and/or Art Design school and learn how to draw? Well now is your chance! Join legendary artist and creator Scott Hanna during a panel that is sure to amaze!

11:30 AM: Webcomics (Panel Room 2)

Join Webcomics Alliance members Dawn Griffin and Chris Flick, as well as other great web comic artists, as they discuss just what goes into creating a successful online webcomic.

12:00 PM: Door Prize announced!

12:30 PM: Mandalorian Mercs Star Wars Trivia Contest! (Panel Room 1)

Do you know how many parsecs it took the Millennium Falcon to finish the Kessel Run? How many meters long is a womp rat?....What is a womp rat anyway? If you can answer these questions than be sure to come to this Trivia contest...and Win some great prizes!

1:00 PM: Kung Fu Legends (Panel Room 2)

Join Enter The Dragon star Jim Kelly and The Last Dragon star Taimak as they discuss working on such iconic Kung Fu films, later renowned film author Ric Meyers will discuss the history of Kung Fu films in America. Learn the untold stories about the creation of iconic characters and the influence on Pop Culture over the last few decades!

2:45 PM: Door Prize announced!

3:00 PM: Costume Contest (Panel Room 1)

This one is easy...show up in a costume! Just think...Halloween could come twice this year!  Did we mention that anyone in costume gets $2 off admission at the door?  Hosted and Judged by Retro Con’s very own “Baroness” Rosemary Ward and Tony R. Tuski! 

3:30 PM: Pretending to be on TV with Glen Tickle (Panel Room 2)

Comedian Glen Tickle hosts a "late night" style show with attitude. Glen will interview and get to the bottom of this whole "Comic Con" thing.

4:00 PM: How to "shoot" a movie without getting shot (Panel Room 1)

Filmmaker Chris R. Notarile gives tips on how to cost effectively "shoot" a movie in a major city without being shot yourself or being incarcerated.

4:30 PM: Door Prize announced & Charity Art Auction*!
*Bid high as we attempt to raise funds for childhood cancer charity The Tomorrows Children’s Fund!

6:00 PM: Showroom Closes

8:30 PM: The GACC Official Afterparty!

Sunday Show Schedule & Panels

10:00 AM: Show Opens

11:00 AM: How to Draw Disney (Panel Room 1)

Former Disney Animator Terry Naughton has influenced and worked on many of the classic Disney films of the last 3 decades. Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast are just a few of the things he has done. Currently he has done the artwork for Peter and Angie Mayhew's children's novels and has his own book out "The Art of Terry Naughton"

11:30 AM: JK Woodward (Panel Room 2)

Join the artist behind Fallen Angel, and IDW’s current Doctor Who series. Learn just what goes into the creative process for JK Woodward one of the comic industries most talented artists and the creator of our booklet cover!

12:00 PM: Door Prize announced!

12:45 PM: Star Wars Boba Fett Fest!(Panel Room 1)

Join Jeremy Bulloch and Dickey Beer as they discuss working in one of the most iconic and celebrated franchises in history...and what it means to be the best Bounty Hunter in the Galaxy. With some great stories, and possible spoilers? On upcoming events...this is a can't miss panel for true fans of Star Wars!

1:00 PM: TRON! (Panel Room 2)

Meet TRON and Caddyshack Actress Cindy Morgan as she talks about being part of two film classics!

1:45 PM: Door Prize announced!

2:00 PM: Kubert School (Panel Room 1)

Join Kubert School instructors and past alums as they discuss "The Kubert Way" and just how the school helps artists improve their talents.

2:30 PM: Captain Action (Panel Room 2)

Join artist Matt Triano as he discusses working on one of the hottest retro properties around…Captain Action's Action Boy!

3:00 PM: Thor Bust Statue Winner announced!

3:15 PM: Kirby Morrow LIVE! (Panel Room 1)

Join actor Kirby Morrow as he discusses the process of creating the amazing voices and characters he has brought to life, from Goku to Miroku, and even his time at Stargate Command!

4:30 PM: Door Prizes!
* Be sure to make it back into the main showroom where the final group of door prizes for the day will be given out…Busts, Trades, Comics and Toys…what will you win?

5:00 PM: Showroom Closes.... See you in November!