9 Days from the biggest FallCon EVER!

FALLCON 2008 - MN STATE FAIRGROUNDS - IN THE GRANDSTAND!
We're moving on up! It's true FallCon has moved to the much larger Grandstand Building on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds! The Grandstand gives FallCon the ability to spread out and add much more comicy goodness! Look for all sorts of fun addition to this years celebration! In addition, there's a ton of free parking close by on the western side of the building and is accessable to all people! See area E-13.

FALLCON 2008 SUPER SPECIAL ATTENDEE LTD EDITION FREE PREMIUM!
logoThis year early bird FallCon attendees will have a chance to receive a very limited Edition FallCon Premium Giveaway! A 20th Anniversay FallCon trading Card with original art on the backside by one of over 150 contributing artists! Early arrivals on Saturday & Sunday will be given a coupon to randomly pick one card begining at 1PM on both days. One complete set (one card from each contributing artist) will be collected and auctioned off to benefit the MCBA charities (www.lupusmn.org & www.cbldf.org). All of the other cards will be given away to attendeesFirst come, first served and when they're gone, they're gone! We'll provide more info when the total original art card count is finalized. The cards are still rolling in! Check out some of the way cool giveaway cards and scroll down to - Midwest Comic Book Association MCBA's Gallery Rooms - We're adding new cards everyday!

MCBA FALLCON 2008 GUEST LIST!
Tom Allison http://www.iamnotofthisearth.blogspot.com
Marcus Almand http://www.razorkid.com
Kirk Anderson http://www.kirktoons.com
Samuel Anderson http://www.samuelanderson.blogspot.com
Tim Arney-O'Neil http://www.taocomics.com
Tuesday Bassen http://www.tuesdaybassen.com
Brain Bastian http://www.tommychicago.com
Scott Beaderstadt http://www.trolllords.com
Terry Beatty http://www.terrybeatty.blogspot.com
Layne Bellamy II http://www.myspace.com/triocomics
Anna Bongiovanni http://www.softandfleshy.blogspot.com
John Bourlett http://www.seanshaw.net
Samantha Boyd http://inversionstudios.net
Dan Brereton http://www.nocturnals.com
Norm Breyfogle http://www.normbreyfogle.com
Tim Broderick http://www.timbroderick.net
Bud Burgy http://budburgy.com
Erik Burnham http://www.burnhamania.com
Everett Paul Burris http://www.gorillaheadcomics.com
Kevin Cannon http://www.kevincannon.org
Zander Cannon http://www.bigtimeattic.com
Allison Cassel http://www.redzone-comic.com
Rene Castellano http://www.instantpress.com
Keith Champagne http://www.keithchampagne.blogspot.com
Ernie Chan http://www.erniechan.com
Howard Chaykin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Chaykin
Matthew Clark http://www.comicspace.com/matthewclark
Joe Combs http://www.business-casual.net
Jason Copland http://www.jasoncopland.com
Chad Corrie http://www.chadcorrie.com
Nicolas Dertinger http://www.dukbrand.com
Tony Dezuniga http://www.tonydezuniga.com
Meredith Dillman http://www.meredithdillman.com
Cori Doerrfeld http://www.coridoerrfeld.com
Ryan Dow http://www.introspectivecomics.com
King Drowns http://www.mnartists.org
Darla Ecklund http://www.outofthemyst.com
Tim Erickson http://www.deathswhisper.com
Michael Ewert http://www.starcrossstudio.com
Steve Fastner http://www.fastnerandlarson.com
Jay Ferguson http://www.mcad.edu
Henry Ford Ferkey http://www.google.com
Tom Floyd http://www.captainspectre.com
Otis Frampton http://www.otisframpton.com
Jill Fredrickson http://www.twistedfleshcomics.com
Paul Fricke http://www.bluemoonstudios.com
Gary Friedrich http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Friedrich
Scott Gallatin http://www.madscottcomic.com
Shawn Geabhart http://www.geabhart.com
Pat Gleason http://www.patrickgleason.net
Raeanne Gleason http://www.tomnguyenart.com/page1/page1.html
Todd D. Gnacinski http://www.satellite-state.info
Mark Gockowski http://www.myspace.com/fatow
Grant Gould http://www.grantgould.com
Terrance Griep http://www.thespiderbaby.com
Peter Gross http://www.petergrossart.com
Becky Grutzik http://www.myspace.com/bequiverse
Gene Ha http://www.geneha.com
Jim Hamberg http://www.demonatworkairbrushing.4t.com
Adam Hansen http://www.Lastinspace.com
Bud Hanzel http://www.google.com
Anthony Hary http://www.carbonhallway.com
Fredrick Haugen http://www.slingshotcomics.com
Bill Hauser http://www.myspace.com/billhauser
Brendan Herrick http://www.brendanherrick.com
Phil Hester http://www.shocktraumastudios.com
Nathaniel Hicklin http://www.seekersoftruth.biz
Jessica Hickman http://www.jessicahickman.com
Clint Hilinski http://www.avatarpress.com/clinthilinski/index.html
Sam Hiti http://www.samhiti.com
Meghan Hogan http://www.goodminnesotan.blogspot.com
Raighne Hogan http://www.goodminnesotan.blogspot.com
Cedric Hohnstadt http://www.cedricstudio.com
Josh Howard http://www.joshhoward.typepad.com
Adam Hughes http://www.justsayah.com
Anand Hurkadli http://www.cyberhadji.etsy.com
Mark Hurst http://www.mnartists.org/mark_hurst
Ursula Murray Hustad http://www.apocalyptictangerine.com
Michael Hutchison http://www.metromedcomic.com
Ryan Jacobson http://www.RyanJacobsonOnline.com
Lindsay Jane http://www.murphbear.com
Chester Johnson http://www.gorillahead.biz
Devon Johnson http://www.myspace.com/triocomics
Christopher Jones http://www.christopherjonesart.com
Dan Jurgens http://www.google.com
Tom Kaczynski http://www.robot26.com
Melissa Kaercher http://www.tinlizardproductions.com
Brand Kaing http://www.greativedesign.com
Jim Kakalios http://www.physicsofsuperheroes.com
Jim Keefe http://www.jimkeefe.com
Danielle Keller http://www.mcad.edu
Ryan Kelly http://www.funrama.blogspot.com
Eric King http://www.captaineclipse.com
Danno Klonowski http://www.staplegenius.com
Jason Knippel http://www.starcrossstudio.com
Gene C Koch III http://www.feverdreamstudio.com
J.J. Kocholek http://www.jjkocholek.com
Maxeem Konrardy http://www.maxeem.com
Rich Koslowski http://www.richkoslowski.com
Peter Krause http://www.peterkrauseillustration.com
Steve Kurth http://www.google.com
Candace M. La Favor http://www.chinchillacheesecake.com/jupy
Candace LaFavor http://www.chinchillacheesecake.com
Jenny Lam http://www.tomnguyenart.com/page1/page1.html
Kierstin Lapatka http://www.mcad.edu
Rich Larson http://www.fastnerandlarson.com
Alicia Leafgreen http://www.alicialeafgreen.com
Abby Lehrke http://www.blackhatcollective.com
Patric Lewandowski http://www.freaksnsqueeks.com
Jeff Limke http://www.lernerbooks.com
Bob Lipski http://www.uptowngirlcomic.com
Vanesa Littlecrow W. http://www.vaslittlecrow.com
Mitch Loidolt http://www.punyentertainment.com
Marissa Luna http://www.mcad.edu
Josh Lynch http://www.jlcomics.com
Sean Lynch http://www.tallsean.blogspot.com
Doug Mahnke http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Mahnke
Katie Manders http://www.tomnguyenart.com/page1/page1.html
Rob Mattison http://www.google.com
Bruce McCorkindale http://www.brucemccorkindale.com
Dwayne McDuffie http://www.dwaynemcduffie.com
Neville McKinnie http://www.mcad.edu
Angel Medina http://www.comicbookpros.com
Jennifer Menken http://www.wildcargo.etsy.com
Lupi Miguinti http://www.lupiloops.wordpress.com
Zach Miller http://www.joeandmonkey.com
Mojo Moen http://www.google.com
Shawn Moll http://smackenziemoll.blogspot.com/
Ed Moorman http://edsdeadbody.com/
Jeffrey Morris http://www.slingshotcomics.com
Casey Mosman http://www.myspace.com/caseybugcreations
Jeffrey Moy http://www.jeffreymoy.com
Phillip Moy http://www.philipmoy.blogspot.com
Nick Mueller http://www.google.com
John Mundt, ESQ. http://www.johnmundtesquire.com
Brad Nelson http://www.comicspace.com/bradnelson
Even Nelson http://www.pstyle.org
President Nelson http://www.presidentnelson.deviantart.com
Alex Ness http://www.popthought.com
Tom Nguyen http://www.tomnguyenart.com
Alex Nino http://lambiek.net/artists/n/nino_a.htm
Daniel J. Olson http://www.bewilderedkid.com
John Olson http://www.google.com
Ben Ortiz http://3viewstudio.com/
Ellen Ortiz http://3viewstudio.com/
John Ostrander http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ostrander
Tyler Page http://www.stylishvittles.com
Doug Paszkiewicz http://www.arseniclullabies.com
Charles Pechonick http://www.houseofduck.com
Anna Marie Pellow http://www.chinchillacheesecake.com/annamarie
Tom Perry http://www.bobandhal.com
Shad Petosky http://www.punyentertainment.com
Lemuel Pew http://blankitcomics.com
Ben Pisek http://www.google.com
Aaron Poliwoda http://www.google.com
Martin Powell http://www.myspace.com/martinpowellphantomshadow
Chris Pruisner http://www.antidotecomics.com
Gordon Purcell http://gordonpurcell.home.comcast.net
Rana Rauechle http://www.chibitoaster.com
Sandez Rey http://www.crimsongash.com
Chandra Reyer http://www.greystone-studios.com
Chris-Rich McKelvey http://www.baldguystudios.com
Tom Richmond http://www.tomrichmond.com
Andrew Ritchie http://www.andrewritchie.com
Mike Rittenhouse http://www.bobandhal.com
Amado Rodriguez http://creamcitycomics.blogspot.com
Don Rosa http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Rosa
Joe Rubenstein http://www.google.com
David Sandberg http://www.google.com
Brent Schoonover http://www.brentschoonover.com
Matt Schuler http://www.cosmicpencil.blogspot.com
Barabara Schulz http://www.google.com
August Schwerdfeger http://www.mnartists.org/August_Schwerdfeger
Mike Sgier http://www.msgierillustration.com
Sean Shaw http://www.seanshaw.net
Damian Sheridan http://www.butcherblak.deviantart.com/gallery
Jennifer Shultz http://www.houseofduck.com
Tim Sievert http://www.timsievert.com
Andy Singer http://www.andysinger.com
Jon Sloan http://www.sa-bomjimcomic.com
Kevin J. Smith http://www.imaginarytales.com
Gordon Smuder http://www.transylvania-tv.com
Kim Smuga-Otto http://www.studioantithesis.com
Maciek Smuga-Otto http://www.studioantithesis.com
Allison Sohn http://www.allisonsohnart.com
Mark Sparacio http://www.marksparacio.com
Joe Spicer http://www.starcrossstudio.com
Chad Spilker http://www.spilkerart.com
Curtis Square-Briggs http://www.punyentertainment.com
Vincent Stall http://www.kingmini.com
Mark Stegbauer http://www.markstegbauer.blogspot.com
Mark Stelmach http://www.aladang.com
Charles Stewart III http://www.mcad.edu
Len Strazewski http://www.google.com
Dave Strong http://www.davestrong-somethingwitty.blogspot.com
Kristy Strong http://www.davestrong-somethingwitty.blogspot.com
Alison Stump http://www.ailea-studio.com
Steven Stwalley http://stwallskull.com
Adam Sward http://www.qualityquill.com
Julie Sydor http://www.webcomicsnation.com/strygo
Stephen Takada http://www.myspace.com/takada
Yuichiro Tanabe http://www.punyentertainment.com
Paul Taylor http://www.wapsisquare.com
David Tea http://www.google.com
Brandon Terrell http://www.horrorwoodcomic.com
Frank J Thalacker http://www.lucentcreative.com
Zachary Thomas http://www.myspace.com/trepidationcomics
Mike Toft http://www.cartoonistconspiracy.com/brainfood
Peter Tomasi http://wordpress.com/tag/peter-tomasi/
Herb Trimpe http://www.herbtrimpe.com
Chaz Truog http://www.chaztruog.com
Brook Turner http://www.shocktraumastudios.com
Eddie Ulrich http://www.slingshotcomics.com
Shawn Van Briesen http://www.empusa.com
Corbett Vanoni http://www.artsyfartsystudios.com
Kevin Voith http://www.leuka727.deviantart.com/
Joel Vollmer http://www.joelvollmer.wordpress.com
Dan Voltz http://www.google.com
Brett Von Schlosser http://www.vonschlosser.com
Avel Walker http://www.myspace.com/triocomics
Tyler Walpole http://www.tylerwalpole.com
Star Wars http://www.501stlegion.org/members/garrisonroster.php?garrisonId=6
Dan Warschkow http:// http://www.starcrossstudio.com
David Watkins http://www.writecow.com
Matt Wendt http://www.myspace.com/mattroplex
Laura Westberg http://www.tomnguyenart.com/page1/page1.html
Alisha Wilson http://www.tomnguyenart.com/page1/page1.html
Brandon C Wind http://www.webcomicsnation.com/luckypennycomics
Kevin Wind http://www.webcomicsnation.com/localhaunt
Cherilynn Wood http://www.cherilynnfineart.com
Don Wood http://www.pipinhotcomics.com
Kurt Wood http://www.imaginarytales.com
Michael May http://www.michaelmay.blogspot.com
AND MAYBE A FEW MORE SURPRISES!

2008 FALLCON RETAILER/DEALER LIST
Looking for something special or even ordinary? Please feel free to contact any of the Retailer/Dealers on this list in advance of FallCon and have them bring it with them!

Barry's Collectors Corner (701) 795-1386 Comics, Toys & Cards
Base's Inc N/A Star Wars
Big Games Supply http://www.biggamesupply.com Collectable Card Games - Magic,
Pokemon, etc.
Bill Nereson N/A Comic Books, Magazines, Toys
Blues Bland N/A Genre Related & Imported Videos &
media
Captain Jack's Comics N/A Bronze & Siler Age Comics
Cedar Cliff Collectibles http://www.cedarcliffcollectibles.com Huge Selection & Variety
Collector's Connection (218) 726-1360 Graphic Novels & All Ages Comics
Comic Book College (612) 822-2309 Gold, Silver & Modern Age Comics &
Statues & Figures
Comic Wreck N/A SF Books, Videos, Rare Magazines,
Etc.
Curt Baisden N/A Comics & Toys
Dark Justice Comics N/A Back Issues, Autographed Items,
Trades
Dave Tolkkinen N/A Golden & Silver Age Comics
Daydream Comics http://www.yelp.com/biz/daydreams-iowa-city Comics, Trades,
plushes, etc.
Eagle Anime http://www.eagleanime.com Awesome Manga, Anime & Imports!
Edwood Grimm N/A Custom Hollywood Monster Props
Erik Cagle N/A Out of Print Cartoon & DVD's &
toys
Esoterick World N/A Golden/Silver/Underground Comix,
Toys & Art
First Aid Comics N/A Comics, Silver, Modern, Special
Priced Items
Gemini Comics N/A Comics
Graham Crackers Comics http://www.grahamcrackers.com Huge Selection of Cool & Unusual
stuff
Granite City Comics (320) 259-5830 Comics, Toys, Fun
Greg Hammersten N/A Comics, Mags, Toys, Books
Haars Comics N/A Silver, Bronze & Modern Age
comics
Half Price Books http://www.halfpricebooks.com Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga,
Anime, Etc.
Harley Yee Rare Comics http://www.harleyyeecomics.com Golden Age & Silver Age Comics
Hauser Comics http://www.jmhcomics.com Stuff You Must Have
James Garr N/A Thousands of Discounted Action
figures
Krypton Comics http://www.kryptoncomicsomaha.com Comics, Toys, Art Supplies &
Jewelery
M Pulp Culture N/A International Variant &
Autographed Comics
Motor City Comics http://www.motorcityconventions.com Golden & Silver Age Comics,
Nostalgia Zone http://www.nostalgiazone.com The Usual Crap
Now & Then (641) 423-3839 Cheap Comics, Toys, Anime &
Manga & Minis
Paradox Comics-N-Cards http://www.paradoxcnc.com Comics, TPB's, Graphic Novels,
manga & toys
Pat Nolan N/A Unusual & Way Cool Materials
Paul Mallon N/A Comics, magazines, Science
Fantasy, Etc.
Ray Brander N/A Magic Cards, Non-Sports Cards,
Art Books, Etc.
Revealed Treasures NA 1950's - 2000's Comic Books
Source Comics & Games http://www.sourcecomicsandgames.com Comics, Statues, Supplies,
DVD's, TPB's, Etc.
Spud's Emporium http://www.spudsemporium.com Posters, Prints, Comics & TPB's
Thomas Utecht N/A Comic Books & Related Cool Items
Too Many Comics http://www.toomanycomics.com Comics, Toys, Heroclix, Statues
Uncle Sven's Comic Shoppe (651) 699-3409 Craptacular Stuff & Funny Gizmos
Watrin Boys N/A A Galaxy of Cool Stuff &
collectibles
Wayne's World N/A Really Obscure Cool Stuff
Wenker Comics N/A Stuff for the Master Collectors

MIKE & LISA GETTING MARRIED AT FALLCON 2008!
MikeIt's true! Our very own Mike Edmundson & Lisa Dreher (aka the MCBA Prize Lady)
will be tying the knot on Saturday night October 5th at FallCon! Both are long time MCBA volunteer staffers, comic fans and all round super stars! Combined they've volunteered at MCBA events for over 20 years! Since most of their families and friends were going to be at FallCon anyway, they decided what better venue to get married at then a comic book celebration? You comic book buffs may be interested
to know that Len "I created Prime" Strazewski will be the Minister conducting the ceremony! We absolutely wish two of our favorite people the very best on the road to marital bliss and even though they don't know it yet, we're sending you a link to their honeymoon gift registry at Disney! So, if you're inclined, feel free to send them a little bit of comic book love! They would really appreciate all the help they can get for their dream honeymoon! Thanks!

www.disneyshoneymoonregistry.com - Wedding Date October 4th, 2008

FALLCON HQ HOTEL!
The Radisson Hotel in Roseville, Minnesota is the official FallCon HQ Hotel! It will be the center of after hours action! Their address is 2540 Cleveland Ave, Roseville, Minnesota 55113 (About 3 miles away from the con site). You can make reservations by calling (651) 636-4567
or by visiting the Radisson website at: www.radisson.com

FREE HERO CLIX BATTLE TOURNAMENTS AT FALLCON 2008!
Jerry Gajeski has once again volunteered to host the ever popular HeroClix events at FallCon! He's put together a clever schedule with huge prizes and way cool stuff! All players & skill levels are welcome! Here's the skinny:

October 4th - 10:30AM: Players build a 300 point unrestricted team. 10% feats. No
duplicate figures named/sculpt no bystanders, 3 swiss rounds,
KO points only, wins determine the victor. Mucho Prizes!
- 200PM: Players build a 100 point unrestricted team. Using only one
figure and as many feat cards (no dups) to total 100 points.
Players will play 6 twenty minute rounds. Wins will determine
the victor. Prizes aplenty!

October 5th - 10:30AM: Players build a 400 point unretsricted team. 10% feats, no dup
figures named/sculpt no bystanders, 3 swiss rounds. KO points
only. Wins determine victor. Prize storms!
- 2:00PM: CRISIS BATTLE ROYALE! All players receive on booster of DC
Crisis Heroclix expansion. Draft teams and play 4 players to a
map. Play until last player standing! Prizes galore!

Please bring your own action tokens,maps, dice and figures!
All events are FREE to play!

For More Info: fridgedoor2000@yahoo.com

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION - TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!
Admission is just $11.00 per adult. Good for both days! Children 9 & under are
FREE! Get $1.00 Off Your Admission With A Canned Food Shelf Donation! Tickets
are available at the door! Generally ticket sales begin at around 9:30AM We do
this so that when the doors open to the public at 10AM everyone can get in right away!

CHAPEL SERVICE
For those of you interested, Carl Borg will be hosting a Chapel Service from 9:15 to 9:45 AM on Sunday October 5th in the panel room. A regular feature at FallCon since 2002! Everyone is welcome to hear Ron Hartley speak about How to Be a Hero. Local Christian comics guy Carl Borg will also lead a short time of prayer. If you're planning to attend, please pick up your early gate pass at the Christian Comics table on Saturday

For More Info Contact Carl at: cborg@juno.com

FOOD AT FALLCON
Once again, there will be a complete line of food, sandwiches & beverages available for FallCon attendees! This years food concession will be located outside the grandstand, just East of the main entrance. You'll be happy to know that we've got the same wonderful vendor who kept us fed with fresh grilled goodies and salads at MicroCon earlier this year!

THE MCBA FALLCON ART SHOW! WANT TO PARTICIPATE?
Once again, the MCBA is proud to present the FallCon Art Show! An extensive display of various comic book related original artwork, fine prints and other peculiarities! We still have space available and invite anyone and everyone to participate. The art show is guarded by two staff members at all times and presents a great opportunity for you to share your collection with the rest of our community! Don't wait!

For more details & info: MNCBA@aol.com

MCBA FALLCON DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS!
While at FallCon, you'll want to make sure to stop by the prize drawing booth (Located Directly behind the main admissions area) and get registered for one of the gazillion prizes the MCBA is giving away! The best part is that you don't have to be present to win!The prize station is generally alot of fun! Once again, it's being run by our very Lisa & Misty!

COSTUME CHARACTERS IN THE HOUSE! PARADE OF CHARACTERS!
HeroesAs usual, FallCon will be featuring many costumed Super Heroes and we're putting together a costumed character parade! We encourage you to come in costume and be part of the fun! There will be prizes and other gifties! More details coming soon! If you want to be kept in the loop, send us an e-mail at MNCBA@aol.com and we'll get you the details! Everyone is welcome to participate!

WHAT TO BRING TO FALLCON?
Here's some suggestions from fellow attendees...
1) COMFORTABLE SHOES - An obvious but often overlooked detail!
2) BACKPACK OR BAG - You need a place to store all of your loot!
3) CASH - Not all places are accepting checks & cash is king!
4) LISTS - Bring a comprhensive list of the items you're looking for!
5) SKETCHBOOK & PENS -You never know which artist you'll run into!
6) FOOD & WATER - Keep the reactor fueled!
7) A CAMERA - Don't be shy about asking for photo opportunities!
8) FRIENDS - It's always more fun with a group of friends!

FALLCON FACTOIDS

• GUEST CREATOR PANELS will be running all on both days and will be announced very soon! It's a great way to get up close and personal with some of your favorite comic book creators and best of all no extra ticket is required and all FallCon Guest Creator Panels are FREE!


• UNUSUAL DISPLAYS will be found throughout FallCon this year! Make sure you circulate throughout the whole building otherwise you might miss something new and exciting!


• FREE Parking!


• FREE Grab Bags to the 1st 500 Attendees on Saturday & 1st 250 on Sunday!


• FREE Creator Autographs!

MCBA FALLCON CHARITY ART & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION! SUNDAY - 2:30PM!
Without a doubt, one of the Premiere events at FallCon every year! A live auction that is fun, exciting and easy to participate in! 100% of all proceeds will be split between the Minnesota Lupus Foundation (www.lupusmn.org) and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (www.cbldf.org)! Special items this year include the 20th Anniversary MCBA Sketch card set (one card from every artist who contributed to the set), original art, original posters and a huge selection of collectible and other unusual & esoteric items. Everyone is welcome to participate! On behalf of the charities we accept cash, checks and all credit cards! Don't miss this one!

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