MegaCon, the largest comic book, anime, gaming and multi media event in the Southeast, is pleased to make its initial announcement of guests.

There’s been a storm of rage gusting through fandom recently, all directed at one Rob Granito. It began last week with a Bleeding Cool article and culminated in a verbal smackdown delivered at MegaCon by the irate Mark Waid and Ethan Van Sciver. Now several conventions, including Wizard World, have dropped Mr. Granito.

This past weekend was Megacon, a long-running Orlando convention. Held in the sprawling Orange County Convention Center, it has an estimated attendance of 20,000. Programing spans many different entertainment genres, with gaming, anime screenings, speed dating, live performances and panels.

MegaCon 2011 is in Orlando, Florida on March 25th – 27th, 2010. Shatner & Lee join the impressive list of Guests.

My Twitter and Facebook accounts were filled with thoughts, feedback, and comments on three conventions this weekend: MegaCon, Emerald City ComiCon, and Monster Mania Horror Con. MegaCon was held in Florida, Emerald City ComiCon was held in Washington, and Monster Mania Horror Con was held in New Jersey. Each boasted some pretty amazing celebrity guests and events. Below are some