KIDS LOVE COMICS Returns To BALTIMORE COMIC CON

"Kids Love Comics" at the Baltimore Comic-Con 2023! Comics Classes and Graphic Novel debuts by creators from Scholastic, Random House, Abrams, Marvel, DC and more!

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - August 25, 2023 - Kids 10 and under get in free at the Baltimore Comic-Con September 8-10, 2023 at the Baltimore Convention Center -- and show organizers are once again presenting a kid-friendly comics area, full of all-ages comics, as well as the artists and writers who make them. Creators from such companies as Scholastic, Disney, Simon & Schuster, Marvel, and DC will be on hand to sketch, say hi, and help to teach young ones about the magic of comics through mini-How-To's through the weekend, right at the Kids Love Comics Pavilion! Plus, kids can take part in comic crafts, creating their own super hero costume session, and more! Tickets for adult escorts can be bought online on our website.

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Activities in this super cool section of the show include:

Baltimore Graphic Novel debuts by Ringo Award Nominee Adam Wallenta (Punk Taco), Jason May (Bags + Bots), Laura Lee Gullidge (Mona Starr), and Dan Abdo (Barb the Last Berzerker) Creating Comic Stories with Kata Kane Art Lessons and Contests with the ArtWay Alliance! Imagination Aquarium with Jamar Nicholas Creator sketches and autographs Abstract Art Creative Contest with Chris Mariano

"The Baltimore Comic-Con has always been a welcoming, family-friendly show," said John Gallagher, creator of the Max Meow graphic novel series, and co-organizer (with Mark and Chris Mariano) of the Kids Love Comics section. "It's so cool,” added Gallagher, "that I’ve been bringing my own family here for over a decade!"

Here's a rundown of the Kids Love Comics Pavilion Creators:

Jimmy Gownley https://jimmygownley.com/ Harold Buchholz http://haroldbuchholz.com/ Todd Webb http://toddbot.com/ Joey Weiser http://www.tragic-planet.com/ Emilio Velez Jr. http://dodgeballteens.com/ Laura Lee Gulledge http://whoislauralee.com/   John Gallagher https://www.maxmeow.com/ Carolyn Belefski & Joe Carabeo https://www.carolynbelefski.com/ Arsia Rozegar https://arsiarozegar.com/ Chris Ring https://www.facebook.com/chrisringillustrator Adam Wallenta https://www.punktaco.com/ The Deans Family http://jrobertdeans.com/   Jamar Nicholas http://www.jamarnicholas.com/ Jason May http://www.jasonmay.com/ Chris Gugilotti https://www.chrisgugliotti.com/ Nate Lovett https://nate-lovett.com/ Emily Whitten https://www.theemilyesse.com/ Greg Burnham https://platforml7.com/ Mariano Brothers https://www.marianobros.com/ Alex Simmons http://www.simmonshereandnow.com/ Dan Abdo https://www.danandjason.net/ Kata Kane http://kata-kane.com/ Scott Fogg https://twitter.com/ScottishFogg Marcus Williams https://www.facebook.com/Marcusthevisual/   Art Baltazar http://www.artbaltazar.com/ Brian Clevinger https://www.atomic-robo.com/ Scott Wegener https://www.atomic-robo.com/ Nick Davis https://www.altworldstudios.com/ Chris Flick http://www.capesnbabes.com/ Dawn Griffin https://twitter.com/dgriffstudios   Franco https://www.blindwolfstudios.com/ LJ & Kayla Fowlkes https://www.facebook.com/ljdrawscomics Jack Chapman Kurenai Kiba Middnite Designs ArtWay Alliance - Eric Suggs Jr., JP Jackson Art, Darren Soto http://www.artwayalliance.org/

"The Kids Love Comics Pavilion is one of my favorite elements of our event," said Marc Nathan, show promoter for the Baltimore Comic-Con. "This is the next generation of comics fans, readers, and creators, and this part of the show is a huge attraction. It's a real family affair for the weekend, and we can't wait to see you there!"