The popular Dragon*Con Comics and Pop Art Reception takes place Friday evening, September 3 at 8:30Pm in Regency V of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

This annual kick-off celebration offers fans and pros alike the opportunity to meet and mingle while enjoying the debut of exclusive show releases.

2010 marks the first year that Dragon*Con has opened the event to creators, offering guest artists the chance to launch unique works at what has fast become a vital component of the Comics and Pop Art experience at Dragon*Con.

A brief sampling of what folks can expect at the Comics and Pop Art Reception exlusives release party is described below. You may need to enter into a drawing for the chance to purhase some items – please inquire at the Comics and Pop Art info table in artists alley on Friday to confirm.

Secret Jack and Lucky release from Circus Posterus!
details and price TBA

“Dogtapus” by Greg Simkins
giclee face mounted on acrylic
11×14 inches
hand signed and number limited edition of 20
$150

“We Shall Be Monsters” by Dan Brereton
borderless prints
11×17 inches
numbered limited edition of 25 (includes 5 A/P prints)
$30 A/P
$20 LE

“The Skies Will Miss You” by Jason Limon
limited edition giclee print (Epson archival inks on Hahnemuhle photo rag 308gsm)
13×19 inches
signed, numbered and embossed certificate of authenticity
limited edition of 30
$60

“Art of Akira”
special print releases by Cat Staggs, Mark Brooks and Tom Feister
details and price TBA

“Dawn” scents by Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs
four new scents based on the popular comic by Joseph Michael Linsner
proceeds to benefit The HERO Initiative
$25

“Stephan LePodd De-commissioned” by Doktor A.
limited quantities remain
$100

Dunny Series 2009
limited quantities remain
$8
2 @ $15
3 @ $20

Additional releases and surprises are scheduled.