It won’t be long before the summer heat invades Atlanta, and that means that Dragon*Con 2012 is within striking distance!

This year promises to be yet another exciting and innovative season for Comics and Pop Art, with appearances by many of your returning favorites, as well as some names you haven’t seen attached to Dragon*Con in the past.

We will be rolling out a full guest list very soon, but in the meantime mark your calendars for the chance to see Tim Sale, Dustin Nguyen, Ryan Benjamin, Eric Canete, Sean “Cheeks” Galloway, Mike Choi, Joe Benitez, Peter Steigerwald, Derek Yaniger, Dave Johnson, and many, many more!

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Although we’re still adding a few names, here is an updated listing of guests and attending artists appearing at Dragon*Con 2011.

Again, we’ve lined up a very diverse and exciting roster of creators for fans to meet!

Look for plenty of unique programming and special releases featuring many of your favorite illustrators, writers, and toy designers!!!

2011 marks 25 years of Dragon*Con! A quarter-century of the country’s most exciting celebration of pop culture is quite a milestone, and Comics and Pop Art is determined to make it memorable for attendees.

Continuing on our commitment to deliver an amazing roster of creators, this year should be a banner event for fans of comics, illustration, lowbrow, designer toys and art cards.

Returning to artist alley this September are fan-favorites J. Scott Campbell, Darwyn Cooke, Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Joe Benitez, Peter Steigerwald, Mike McKone, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Chris Ryniak, Travis Louie, Amanda Spayd, Glenn Barr, Jim Steranko, Derek Yaniger, Chandra Free, Mark Brooks, Cully Hamner, Tom Feister, Dexter Vines and many, many more.

We will be updating the guest list regularly, as well as announcing exciting panels, programming, exclusives releases and other surprises in the coming weeks, leading up to another standout Comics and Pop Art event!

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.

This year’s Comics and Pop Art artist lineup reads like a virtual “who’s who” in comics, animation, entertainment, designer toy and pop art!

Ever striving to deliver an exciting roster of creators – many of whom typcally do not appear at conventions – Dragon*Con has raised the bar in 2010.

Scheduled to appear are:

A limited number of Doktor A.’s 2009 Dragon*Con exclusive Stephan LePodd “De-commissioned” figure will be available at Dragon*Con 2010. If you missed the opportunity to add this delightful chap to your collection last year, you’re in luck!

Limited to 100 pieces and available at the show for $100, this will be a perfect time to snag one and get it signed by the wonderful Dok!

Shag marks his Dragon*Con debut appearance with an exclusive print set!