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1. COMICDOM CON ATHENS

2. Our starting point
The non profit
organization Comicdom
Press was founded in
2004
to support and promote
comics

3. Our actions
comicdom-press.gr
comicdom.gr selected comics
the only greek comics publications
news portal comicdom-con.gr
the annual comics
convention
consulting on how to
junior.comicdom-press.gr
use comics for corporate
educational workshops for
communication
children & teachers

4. Comicdom Con Athens
international guests
original art exhibition
panels & signings
screenings
workshops
sketch events
kids’ progam
cosplay competition
retailers’ bazaar
presentations of new publications
fanzines

5. The Venue: Hellenic american union
one of the most
acclaimed cultural
organizations
located in the center
of Athens
auditorium (200 seats)
two high level equipped
galleries
atrium
foyer
seminar rooms

10. Guests
Milo Manara, John Romita Jr, Chris Ware,
Peter Milligan, Mike Carey,Scott Lobdell,
Marv Wolfman, Bryan Talbot,
David Lloyd,Mark Buckingham,
Barry Kitson, Joe Linsner,
Ethan Van Sciver,Gary Groth,
Rufus Dayglo,Yildiray Cinar,
Bill Tucci,Jean Schulz,
Jim Demonakos, Kyle Hotz,
Paige Braddock,
D’ Israelli, Sonia Leong,
Bruno Brindisi,Aleksandar Zograf,
David Prudhomme, Shaennon Garrity,
Andrew Farago, Douglas Paskiewicz....

11. original art exhibitions

12. PEANUTS THROUGH 50 YEARS
in collaboration with Charles M. Schulz Museum

13. THE SPIRIT OF
WILL EISNER
in collaboration with
Dennis Kitchen Art Gallery

14. FROM YELLOW KID TO CONAN
in collaboration with Billy Ireland
Cartoon Library & Museum

15. Batman Yesterday and Tomorrow
in collaboration with Cartoon Art Museum

16. 2000AD: THE JUDGE DREDD
REVOLUTION
in collaboration with artist & collector
Rufus Dayglo

17. Screenings
The Mindscape of Alan Moore
A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Will Eisner: Portrait of a Sequential Artist
Comic books Superheroes Unmasked
TINTIN et Moi
Osamu Tezuka’s Marine Express
Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods
Independents: A documentary Guide for the
Creative Spirit

18. “I was impressed with the variety
of panels presented – from “It’s no surprise that the birthplace of
talks with publishers to the civilized world would provide
intimate forums with artists. As the template for the most gracious,
an exhibitor, my concerns were thought provoking and intelligent
addressed and I felt very well comic book convention I have ever
taken care of. It was a real had the pleasure to attend. Keep it
eye-opener to see the up, Greece, and you’ll rule the world
dedication of the comic again!”
afficionados of Athens.”
Scott Lobdell
Jean Schulz
“One of my favorites!This is a “And being the pointless sluggard I am,
it's taken me three days to get around to
friendly, well-organized
saying... COMICDOM ATHENS!!! Surely one
and very enthusiastic of the best conventions on Earth. Thanks
to all the organisers, to the indefatigable
convention. The scope and
volunteers, to the Greek creators I met
quality of the panels was and hung out with, and to everyone else
involved. It was a great weekend, and
incredible”
I'm definitely coming back. Smuggling
the Elgin marbles under my jacket...”
Peter Milligan Mike Carey

19. So Far...
Attendants
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
0 2500 5000 7500 10000

20. STATISTICS
5% 15%
15%
40%
25% 60%
40%
5-15 16-20 21-35 36-40 MALE FEMALE
40+

21. MEDIA COVERAGE
According to calculations based on
the current advertising costs,
the total publicity cost
of Comicdom Con Athens 2012 reached
400.000 euros.

24. Promo Material
1
exclusive program covers from our
international guests
exclusive posters by Greek artists

25. Comicdom Con Athens is a 100%
volunteer based effort
All the events are free for the public
All members of Comicdom Press
continue to offer hours of volunteer
work for the art form we love

26. Comicdom Con Athens
www.comicdom-con.gr
facebook.com/comicdom
twitter: @comicdom