This past weekend I ventured out to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania (USA) for the 2010 National Halloween and Haunters Convention. It was held April 29 – May 2, 2010 at the Valley Forge Convention Center. This event aimed to strike a balance between industry only expo shows, and fandom conventions geared towards the public. Did it succeed? Well, for the most part, yes!
Before I dive into the particulars of the convention events and programming, I want to comment on the location. Believe it or not, picking the right (or the wrong) …

Documentary feature film showcases the utilization of comic books to promote literacy and education
PHOENIX, AZ – After a successful premiere at C2E2 – The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, the independent documentary feature film “Comic Book Literacy” will have its next screening Friday May 28th at 10:30 A.M. at the Phoenix Comicon Film Festival.
As a part of the 10th annual Phoenix Comicon, the film festival is a showcase for sci-fi, thriller, horror, animation and pop culture documentary films.  “Comic Book Literacy” joins the line up representing the various positive aspects …