SATURDAY August 30, 2014

Dragon Con Comics & Pop Art proudly announces the return of the Aspen Comics Beach Party to Dragon Con Night at the Georgia Aquarium. Featuring appearances by Aspen’s top creators, this memorable night of music, dancing, exclusive art releases, and a special costume contest is capped off by a live dive event in the magnificent whale shark tank, in which two very lucky fans will swim alongside these magnificent creatures with the Aspen crew. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 30, 2014, grab your favorite beachwear or ocean-inspired costume, and take the plunge into a thrilling, fun-filled evening you won’t soon forget!

A DJ will again be spinning a premium blend of beach-party-perfect tunes for your listening and dancing pleasure, as Dragon Con attendees enjoy exclusive admission to one of the world’s largest and most spectacular aquariums. And new for 2014, the VIP experience is $75 and includes admission to aquarium, private lounge area with scenic intimate views of animal gallery, open bar, and light bites, and an exclusive meet-and-greet with Aspen Comics creators.

To cap things off, Aspen Comics and the Georgia Aquarium are offering an exciting array of prizes to commemorate this occasion, including original art, sculptures, signed books, and a behind-the-scenes Aquarium tour. Aspen Comics Costume Contest prizes will be awarded in the following categories. Prize photos and further contest information will be posted at a later date, so keep checking back for updates:

Grand Prize – Best Aspen Comics Costume

• Kiani statue
• Exclusive books from Aspen (valued at $50)
• $10 Aspenstore gift certificate
• (total value of package – over $400)

Best Aspen Comics Kiani Costume (10th anniversary)

• Original Kiani sketch by Alex Konat
• Set of Kiani/Aspen/Cannon Mini busts
• Signed Kiani Trade and exclusive books from Aspen (valued at $25)
• $10 AspenStore.com gift certificate
• (total value of package – over $350)

Best Overall Female Costume

• Exclusive books from Aspen (valued at $25)
• Set of Kiani/Aspen/Cannon Mini busts
• $5 AspenStore.com gift certificate
• (total value of package – over $250)

Best Overall Male Costume

• Exclusive books from Aspen (valued at $25)
• Set of Kiani/Aspen/Cannon Mini busts
• $5 AspenStore.com gift certificate
• (total value of package – over $250)

Best Overall Group Costume

• Exclusive books from Aspen (valued at $25)
• Set of Kiani/Aspen/Cannon Mini busts
• 3 $5 AspenStore.com gift certificates
• (total value of package – over $275)

Judges Prize: Best New Aspen Comics character from the three newest Aspen Comics titles

:

• *Damsels in Excess
  • -Signed exclusive book(s) from the creator Vince Hernandez and creative teams and Aspen (valued at over $25)
  • -Original sketch from Mirka Andolfo
  • -$5 AspenStore.com gift certificate
  • -(total value of package – over $200)
• *Lola XOXO costume
  • -Signed exclusive book(s) from the creative teams and Aspen (valued at over $25)
  • -Original sketch from Siya Oum
  • -$5 AspenStore.com gift certificate
  • -(total value of package – over $200)
• *The ZooHunters costume
  • -Signed exclusive book(s) from the creative teams and Aspen (valued at over $25)
  • -Original sketch from Peter Steigerwald
  • -$5 AspenStore.com gift certificate
  • -(total value of package – over $200)

Craftsmanship award: Awarded by Jessie Pridemore

• Original sketch of the winner in their costume by Peter Steigerwald

(to be completed on site or on Sunday at the show)

• A complete set of Kiani/Aspen/Cannon Mini busts

Tickets are limited, so don’t hesitate – this is one Dragon Con event you won’t want to miss!

To purchase tickets, visit www.georgiaaquarium.org/dragoncon.