New York Comic Con 2023: In Conversation with David Pepose (THE DEVID THAT WEARS MY FACE)

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was lucky enough to be granted press access to possibly the biggest comic con of 2023 - New York Comic Con, taking over the Javits Center Thu 12th-Sun 15th October. NYCC is famed for gathering some incredible celebrities and pop culture talent, as well as curating one of the biggest and most impressive Artist Alley's in the game.

This year, Dan got the chance to talk to comics writer David Pepose about his latest horror-filled comic, THE DEVIL THAT WEARS MY FACE, available just in time for the scary season.

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The Convention Collective will be attending San Diego Comic-Con officially next year as press, allowing us the opportunity to speak to some of the most interesting and talented creatives on the planet.

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NYCC 2023: In Conversation with David Pepose (New York Comic Con, October 2023)

DesignerCon 2023: In Conversation with Ben Goretski

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to DCon's founder Ben Goretsky, about the superstar highlights of the show for 2023 and what massive changes are coming to DesignerCon in 2024 - including news of a new location for the show...

DesignerCon 2023: In Conversation with Ben Goretsky

LACC 2023 - In Conversation with Zack Kaplan (L.A. Comic Con, October 2023)

Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to writer Zack Kaplan about his current and upcoming projects, and how he draws from personal drives, fears and ambitions to weave compelling and dramatic stories.

LACC 2023 - In Conversation with Zack Kaplan (L.A. Comic Con, October 2023)

TCC Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to writer/artist Patrick Horvath, the creator behind the hit series BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES...

LACC 2023: In Conversation with Patrick Horvath

Over the Easter Weekend of March 29th-31st 2024, Comic-Con International once again invited the brightest and shiniest in comics, pop culture, gaming and cosplay to the Anaheim Convention Center for another epic WonderCon event. While the rain and holiday season may have kept some of the crowds at bay, those that did attend were presented with some incredible talents from all fields.

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was in attendance, talking to some of the names on show. Here, he talks to writers Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly and artist Eamon Winkle about THE PRINCIPLES OF NECROMANCY, their first creator-owned title in eight years and Winkle’s debut as a sequential artist.

WonderCon Anaheim 2024: In Conversation with Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly & Eamon Winkle (March 2024)

Over the Easter Weekend of March 29th-31st 2024, Comic-Con International once again invited the brightest and shiniest in comics, pop culture, gaming and cosplay to the Anaheim Convention Center for another epic WonderCon event. While the rain and holiday season may have kept some of the crowds at bay, those that did attend were presented with some incredible talents from all fields.

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was in attendance, talking to some of the names on show. Here, he talks to legendary Iron Maiden rocker Bruce Dickinson, attending his very first North American comic con, talking about his new comic book series, THE MANDRAKE PROJECT.

WonderCon Anaheim 2024: In  Conversation with Bruce Dickinson (March 2024)

Over the Easter Weekend of March 29th-31st 2024, Comic-Con International once again invited the brightest and shiniest in comics, pop culture, gaming and cosplay to the Anaheim Convention Center for another epic WonderCon event. While the rain and holiday season may have kept some of the crowds at bay, those that did attend were presented with some incredible talents from all fields.

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was in attendance, talking to some of the names on show. Here, he talks to prolific comics creator Steve Orlando about his work and career, along with his new upcoming book, THE SCALE TRADE.

WonderCon Anaheim 2024: In Conversation with Steve Orlando (March 2024)

Over the Easter Weekend of March 29th-31st 2024, Comic-Con International once again invited the brightest and shiniest in comics, pop culture, gaming and cosplay to the Anaheim Convention Center for another epic WonderCon event. While the rain and holiday season may have kept some of the crowds at bay, those that did attend were presented with some incredible talents from all fields.

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry was in attendance, talking to some of the names on show. Here, he talks to the co-creator of STRAY DOGS, Tony Fleecs, about his much-lauded and hugely anticipated new Image Comics release, FERAL.

WonderCon Anaheim 2024: In Conversation with Tony Fleecs (March 2024)

The Convention Collective's Senior Editor Dan Berry Talks to writer ZACK KAPLAN at the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition held at the San Diego Convention Centre June 27 – July 2, 2024 about his latest works including the visceral and heart-pumping KILL ALL IMMORTALS, published by Dark Horse Comics.

ALA 2024: In Conversation with Zack Kaplan July 2024)

We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.

Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, visited the always-impressive Bandai Namco stand on the exhibition floor, highlighted by the massive Godzilla statue on its corner that caught everyone's attention - and photo reels! Dan also got to speak to the Bandai Senior Marketing Manager Justin Cavender about what the company had brought to the show and what they expected from this year's SDCC.

Thanks to Justin for his time and to Comic-Con International for this wonderful opportunity.

SDCC 2024: BANDAI NAMCO (In Conversation with Justin Cavender (Marketing), July 2024)

We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.

Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, got the opportunity to talk to comics creator Charles Ardai about some of the exciting new books coming to shelves very soon, including critically acclaimed GUN HONEY

Thanks to Charles for his time and to Comic-Con International for this wonderful opportunity.

SDCC 2024: GUN HONEY (In Conversation with Charles Ardai, July 2024)

We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.

Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, got the chance to talk to Diamond Select Toys, always one of the most vibrant and energised booths on the exhibition floor, with Marketing Supervisor Zack Oat showcasing some of the exciting toys the company had on display...

Thanks to Zack for their time and to Comic-Con International for this wonderful opportunity.

SDCC 2024: Diamond Select Toys (In Conversation with Zack Oat, July 2024)

We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.

Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, was in the room for a packed press conference for the new ENERGON UNIVERSE, tying together some of the most epic properties in pop culture, Transformers and G.I. Joe. Skybound Senior VP/EIC Sean Mackiewicz, Chairman/Co-Founder Robert Kirkman, Artist Tom Reilly and writers Joshua Williamson and Daniel Warren Johnson talk about their influences, their goals with the tie-in and their excitement on playing with these incredible toys...

Thanks to the entire panel for their time and to Comic-Con International for this wonderful opportunity.

SDCC 2024: ENERGON UNIVERSE Press Conference, San Diego Comic-Con July 2024

We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.

Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, talked to some amazing talent showcasing their wares this year, including THE BOYS co-creator Darick Robertson who, with artist Stephen B. Jones, bring their new book GREASER: GEMINI BLUES to relatively new comics publisher, Magma Comics...

Thanks to Darick and Stephen for their time and to Comic-Con International and Magma Comix for this wonderful opportunity.

SDCC 2024: GREASER: GEMINI BLUES (Darick Robertson & Stephen B. Jones, July 2024)

We were lucky, once again, to have been granted press access to San Diego Comic-Con and some of the incredible creators and exhibitors on its massive floor on its triumphant return to form at the San Diego Convention Centre.

Our Senior Editor, Dan Berry, was able to talk to some amazing talent, showcasing their wares this year, including superstar artist Matt Kindt and his mother Margie Kraft Kindt who brought their new work, GILT FRAME to the con. 

Thanks to Matt and Margie for their time and to Comic-Con International Dark Horse, and Superfan Promotions LLC for this wonderful opportunity.

SDCC 2024: GILT FRAME (in Conversation with Matt Kindt & Margie Kraft Kindt, July 2024)

ECCC 2025: In Conversation with Doug Wagner (March 2025)

ECCC 2025: In Conversation with Pierre-Alexandre Comtois (March 2025)

WCCC 2025: In Conversation with Todd McFarlane (WonderCon, March 2025)

Senior Editor Dan Berry talks to one of the true mavericks of comics, Todd McFarlane.

WCA2025: In Conversation with Todd McFarlane (WonderCon, March 2025)

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