LadiesCon 2018 - Plan Your Day

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In just a few days it will be time for LadiesCon 2018. If you are reading this we hope to see you there. If you aren't familiar with LadiesCon, here's the main scoop.

LadiesCon is a one-day celebration of women of all kinds and their work in comic books, science fiction, fantasy, cosplay, and many other realms of pop culture. This Con is for everyone, with a focus on creators who identify as women, non-binary, LGBTQ, and people of color, plus local artists. Our goal is to shift the ratios that you usually see at comic cons.  And perhaps the most important thing, admission is free!

We work hard all year fundraising to make LC free because 1. we don't want admission cost to be a deterrent, and 2. we want you to come spend your hard earned money on our amazing vendors and guests. We also couldn't do this without help from our sponsors, Rockland Trust, Candlewick Press, and of course, Comicazi.

So - planning your day. The Con is located at The Armory in Somerville MA, and starts at 11am. That is, unless you go for an early access VIP entry ticket. Early Access starts at 10am. You get some breakfast, a swag bag, and less crowded access to vendors, guests, and the '66 Batmobile. It also is a helpful part of our fundraising efforts, with 100% of the ticket price going right into LadiesCon 2019.

OK - you have arrived at the Con. Stop at the Welcome table in the lobby and say hi, then continue on to the Con floor. Pause a moment and take it in, there is a lot to see both upstairs and down (there is both an elevator and stairs to get to the balcony area). Visit creators at their tables and enjoy their work, chat with them if you are comfortable doing so, and if something really strikes your fancy, make a purchase. Supporting creators is the best way to make your voice heard about what you want in the industry. Pro-tip: not all vendors take cards so bring some cash if you are able. There are ATMs down the road.

Our special guests are easy to find (everything is pretty easy to find since we are a one room con). Stop by and see Marjorie Liu - Eisner and Hugo award winner and author of Monstress, winner of two Einser awards and artist on Squirrel Girl Erica Henderson, Kristen Gudsnuk - creator of Henchgirl and the graphic novel Making Friends, Ming Doyle - writer and artist on Constantine and artist for DC Comics upcoming Anatomy of a Metahuman. Just added: Jason Badower. His covers for DC Comics include: The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, Captain Atom, Gotham City Garage and Krypton. Jason also wrote a Wonder Woman story that featured her officiating a gay wedding.

As if all that wasn't enough, we also have panels happening both  upstairs and down. Info can be found on the LC website panel page, and here's a schedule to help you plan:

We hope to see you in LadiesCon 2018. We do this for you and need your support to keep doing it. Let's make an amazing day for each other!