by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Comic conventions draw huge crowds for a reason. While there’s cosplayers, limited edition items and celebrity guests, it’s the panels that truly bring cons to... Read more
Story & Photos by Aaron Lightfoot, Comic Columnist Sunday concluded the 19th annual Planet Comicon in Kansas City. Last year saw an attendance of more than 70,000 people, with a huge dr... Read more
by CMN Staff Planet Comicon returns to Kansas City this month, with more than 30 confirmed celebrity guests and nearly 100 creator guests. Planet Comicon, founded in 1999, brings together fa... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Returning to one’s stomping grounds can be bittersweet. For University of Central Missouri alumna Candice Dailey it was all business. Dailey had a booth as an... Read more
Story by Mitchell Brown, Reporter Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief A sequel is almost never better than the original. Lightning striking in a bottle more than once is a rarity. I arrive... Read more
by Mitchell Brown, Reporter He stood out among the rows of neatly arranged comic books, collectables and cosplayers. He stood in front of a large Slimer sculpture, talking with passersby. He... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Stealth Con returns to the University of Central Missouri for its second year. Several celebrity appearances have already been confirmed for the event which ta... Read more
by Aaron Lightfoot, Comic Columnist Although sometimes looked down upon, comics give the reader the same things people get from watching movies, TV shows and even playing video games. Comics... Read more
by Aaron Lightfoot, Comic Columnist Many people don’t realize comics have actually been around for a long time. The first American comic dates back to the 1842 translation release of Rodolph... Read more
by Mitchell Brown, Reporter Last week a trailer hit the Web that left me surprised and pleased. It was for an animated feature titled “Return of the Caped Crusaders.” The movie is due for re... Read more