Syracuse
Heroes Expo is Central New York's premiere hobby convention. From
comics to action figures, anime, sci-fi, manga, action figures,
and video games we are dedicated to
bringing the very best enthusiast gathering
to the CNY region!
I wanted to a take a minute and thank everyone who attended this year's event.
It was very, very successful and I am grateful to all of you who made it that way.
I've received all the feedback thus far, and it means the world that you all are so excited about fandom.
These things we love are more than just pictures, toys, or cartoons.
You are more than just 'fans' or 'customers' too.
Thank you for being a part of this. I am honored to be able to share it all with you.
A big congrats to all the tourney and contest winners. I hope that you've been enjoying your prizes.
There is a long list of people who helped make Heroes Expo a reality in Central NY and without them, we may not have had one to enjoy.
So I extend a big huge swimming pool of gratitude to them.
Nate Bliss, who designed the 'I want you' promo piece for the event, is a talent who's star will be rising.
I'll be kicking, screaming, and holding my breath until he agrees to handle the artistic part of things Heroes Expo related.
Thank you Nate!
Jay Shelansky made the cool Green Lantern VS Boba Fett banner on this page. Thanks man!
The guests who traveled by land, sea, and air to come to the heart of NY, and meet fans, deserve a round of applause.
Great talents, all of you. On behalf of everyone that went, THANK YOU for the sketches, autographs, photos, shirts, and great memories.
It was a real pleasure to have you here!
Gamestop provided an excellent time for the video gamers. A bunch of us were drenched in sweat under our Master Chief armor.
The chance to try out Guitar Hero III before it's even available was very memorable. I felt like a total rock star for at least a few minutes!
Garrison Excelsior is possibly the greatest 501st legion in the galaxy. Thanks guys. The force is with you. ALWAYS!
Thanks to all the vendors, dealers, retailers, and merchants who provided a treasure trove of awesome stuff.
A big shout out to Syracuse's own comic book and hobby shops!
Flying Turtle Toys and Comics
Play the Game, Read the Story
and
King of Comics.
These are the stores in Syracuse that actually care about the fans.
These are the retailers that care about us as collectors and want to help build something better in our city.
Thank you for all your hard work and for caring about more than just your cash register.
Last and certainly not least, a big THANK YOU to Ron Bonk and SRS Cinema. Ron worked on Heroes Expo and his B-MOVIE FESTIVAL simotaniously.
If that does not show some serious commitment to providing great events to Central New Yorkers, I don't know what does.
The Syracuse B-Movie Festival is coming on October 26 and runs through the 28th.
I hope to see you all there!
I thoroughly hope that everyone had a great time at Syracuse Heroes Expo 2007.
I look forward to being able to do this again with you all next year.
Thanks for making this event bigger and better every year.
With gratitude and respect,
Jeff Watkins
Proud organizer and fan
FAN FAVORITE ARTIST CHRIS GIARRUSSO JOINS HEROES EXPO!
MINI MARVELS artist and writer, CHRIS GIARRUSSO will be at the Syracuse Heroes Expo on Sunday.
This innovative artistic talent has gained a huge following in the comic convention scene for his amazing sketches.
It is awesome to be able to add his name to the list of talented and acclaimed artists, writers, actors, and personalities.
Welcome to the Expo Chris! It's great to have you on board. Interested parties should check out his website at:
www.ChrisGComics.com
EXPO GETS FEEDBACK!
WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO is the hit TV series from comic vanguard STAN LEE.
The season one winner saw his own comic published from Dark Horse and it was even part of Free Comic Book Day!
Matthew Atherton, known as FEEDBACK in the superhero universe, is appearing at this year's Syracuse Heroes Expo.
HEROES EXPO GETS ROLLED!
Syracuse's own all girl roller derby team, The Assault City Roller Girls,
will be on hand at Syracuse Heroes Expo. Drop by and say hello!
SAY YOU WANT A REVOLUTION...
Can your feet rack up points? A DDR tourney is being offered at this year's Syracuse Heroes Expo.
So get on the mat and break a sweat.
(Just don't break anything else!)
MICHAEL BORKOWSKI RETURNS TO THE EXPO!
Commercial and storyboard artist, MICHAEL BORKOWSKI, is appearing again this year the Syracuse Heroes Expo.
This very talented fella just finished work on the upcoming WOLVERINE and the X-MEN cartoon. His previous contributions include:
The Batman, The Venture Bros, Superman:Braniac Attacks, and Godzilla. Mike is quickly becoming a fan favorite.
Spend a few minutes at his booth and you will see why!
THE EXPO GETS CAFFEINATED!
Returning to the Syracuse Heroes Expo this year is CAFFEINATED LIFESTYLE.
Need a memory of the event? Want to immortalize your costume? These photography samurais have you covered.
That way your future generations of Otakus can look at your photos of Heroes Expo. You can look at your child and say
"Kid. You see that leaf village ninja? THAT'S ME! I AM THAT LEAF VILLAGE NINJA!!!" www.CAFFEINATEDLIFESTYLE.com has the vitals.
HALO 3 AND GUITAR HERO TOURNEYS ANNOUNCED! $100 PRIZE FOR HALO 3 WINNER!
GAMESTOP always has your back for video games and accessories.
Now they have you covered at the Expo as well. They will be hosting two video game tournaments this year.
GUITAR HERO II and the new HALO 3!
The Syracuse Heroes Expo is paying out $100 to the best gunslinger.
That's right. The winner of the HALO 3 tournament is getting
one hundred bucks in cold hard cash.
So if you think YOU are the Master Chief of the 315, PROVE IT!
You can get a hundred dollars if you are right.
NATIVE SON CHRIS BRUNNER RETURNS!
Born and raised in the Syracuse area, artist Chris Brunner has so far worked for Marvel, DC, Image, and Dark Horse.
You may have seen his visual storytelling in Legends of the Dark Knight, Gotham Central, Robin, Star Wars Tales, Hellblazer, and The Ride.
His unique style worked very well with Marvel's VS trading card series.
It is great to see a Syracuse native bring characters like Princess Leia and Batman to life.
He's made the comic book community proud, so drop by and say hello at the Expo.
DEAD WOOD TO BE SCREENED AT EXPO
Four Friends. One stranger. No hope.
This European film has been gaining acclaim at film fests all over the globe.
Enjoyed by audiences at the Salento International Film Fest in Italy, the Abertoir Horror Festival in Wales, and domestically at Shockerfest, DEAD WOOD
will be screened at this year's Syracuse Heroes Expo. Find out more at: www.dead-wood.com
BOBA FETT EXCLUSIVES AT THE EXPO!
Good news Star Wars fans! Orphaned bounty hunter and Syracuse Heroes Expo guest,
DANIEL LOGAN comes bearing gifts. Topps is releasing a VERY limited card and OfficialPix is offering an exclusive 'Fan Days' photo.
Both will be available for sale on an extremely limited basis at Syracuse Heroes Expo.
Drop by Daniel Logan's booth and pick up these hard-to-find collectibles.
It will beat having to scour the galaxy for them later!
...AND THE PLUSH TOYS SHALL WALK THE EARTH!
If you've ever had a tough time choosing between
being cute or among the legion of undead, these dolls can relate.
NATTY STUFFS, plush zombies and dolls, are both adorable, and starving for brains.
This awesome line of toys will be available at Syracuse Heroes Expo, as will their creator and designer, Norah Ellis-Thomas.
Just in time for Halloween!
VISUAL TECHNOLOGIES RETURNS!
Visual Technologies of Syracuse provides audio and video equipment for any event at a reasonable expense.
They return this year to Syracuse Heroes Expo. Expo fans can enjoy the Anime Film Fest and the Horror Cinema Film Fest as a result of Visual Technologies participating.
The Expo is pleased to welcome them back.
VADER'S FIST SMASHES DOWN ON EXPO! GARRISON EXCELSIOR RETURNS!
NY State's own personal legion of Jedi masters, stormtroopers, wookies, and droids
will be on hand at the Expo again this year, representing the 501st.
X-MEN ARTIST JOHN HEBERT JOINS THE EXPO!
The Syracuse Heroes Expo is announcing another talented artist.
John Hebert's pencils have been seen in The Punisher, Deathlok, and X-Men Adventures.
Now he can be seen at the Expo!
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
Tickets are available online. Click the 'tickets' link on the left of the screen,
or visit one of the three ticket outlets.
GAMING AT HEROES EXPO!
Gamers are invited to compete for prizes and bragging rights at Syracuse Heroes Expo.
Tournaments for HEROCLIX and YU-GI-OH will provide competitors with a chance to unleash their heroes.
(And villains, aliens, dragons and monsters!)
CNY's own Play The Game, Read The Story will set the stage for fierce gaming at the event.
TV SPOT FOR THE EXPO!
Running regionally during TV shows like Family Guy and The Simpsons,
this is the spot for the 2007 Syracuse Heroes Expo.
EXCEL SAGA INVADES ANIME FILM FEST AT HEROES EXPO!
One of the strangest, funniest, and most enjoyed recent anime series is coming to Syracuse Heroes Expo this year.
EXCEL SAGA from ADV Films will spend some time on the screen at the Expo.
It's OK if you die laughing watching Excel Saga. Chances are you would be brought back to life anyway.
GHOST TRAIN MAKES STOP AT THE EXPO!
The newest offering from the world of Japanese horror is GHOST TRAIN.
In the vein of Ringu and Ju-On, GHOST TRAIN is a terrifying ride.
This thriller was a huge hit recently at the Fan Expo in Toronto,
and now audiences in Central NY can get on board in the horror cinema screening room.
Hold on tight.
There is no light at the end of this tunnel.
FIRST ROUND OF ANIME SCREENINGS ANNOUNCED!
Syracuse Heroes Expo wants the first screening announcements to be special,
so we're going to start with the classics.
Fans can get in touch with their old school roots, and new school watchers can enjoy Anime 101.
GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES has earned acclaim, not just as an anime feature, but as a cinematic masterpiece.
Roger Ebert said that: "It belongs on any list of the greatest war films ever made."
This highly emotional feature length film will change the way you look at anime.
The Syracuse Heroes Expo is honored to be screening this epic as part of our Anime Film Festival.
Another classic being screened at the Expo is RECORD OF LODOSS WAR.
Considered the 'Lord of the Rings' of anime, this series mixed elements of fantasy and anime.
It is very easy to see where Lodoss inspired anime for years to come.
GUEST ANNOUNCEMENTS-ROUND THREE!
A comic book artist from a galaxy far, far away. The kid who brought down the classic monsters. The ultimate bad guy.
Attending the Syracuse Heroes Expo will get you a chance to encounter all of them!
DAVE ROSS is the new artist on STAR WARS:DARK TIMES
from Dark Horse Comics. Weilding his pencils with the skills of a Jedi, Dave will be available to preview the next issues of the white hot comic.
Fans of the timeless cult classic, MONSTER SQUAD will be thrilled to learn that the star of the movie, ANDRE GOWER, will be appearing at this year's Syracuse
Expo.
Last, and certainly not least, SCOTT L. SCHWARTZ will be amazing fans at the Expo this year. This Herculean actor has been seen in the first
Spider-Man movie and The Scorpion King, as well as on popular TV series, Star Trek:Enterprise, Star Trek:Voyager, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel.
This 'Bruiser' is also famous for his role in Ocean's 11, Ocean's 12, and the newly seen Ocean's 13.
Check out the 'guests' section for additional info!
TWO MORE GUESTS ANNOUNCED!
BONNIE PIESSE, who portrayed AUNT BERU in STAR WARS II: Attack of the Clones and STAR WARS III: Revenge of the Sith, will be meeting
fans and signing autographs at this year's Syracuse Heroes Expo. Also appearing at the Expo, with the permission of his filming schedule, is horror cinema
icon, TOM SAVINI. Recently seen in GRINDHOUSE, Tom is famous for his roles in From Dusk 'Til Dawn, Dawn of the Dead, Land of the Dead, and Creepshow 2.
Check out the 'guests' section to learn more, and check back because there are more guest announcements coming over the next few days!
PROMO ART UNVEILED!
Syracuse's own NATE BLISS produced this beautiful piece of promomotional material to herald the arrival of SYRACUSE HEROES EXPO.
If I were you, I would do as Mister Fett says!
FORUMS UP AND RUNNING!
Drop by the messageboard and say hello. Let the dealers and vendors know what you are looking to buy.
Let the con-goers know about your store or webstore. Chime in on the 'Iron-Man vs Captain America' debate. Talk anime and costumes. Whatever you want to discuss, it's your forums, so GET HEARD!
FIRST ROUND OF GUESTS ANNOUNCED!
Ethan Van Sciver, Daniel Logan, Tony Isabella, Pop Mhan, and Brinke Stevens, will be at Syracuse Heroes Expo this year!
Check out the 'guests' section of the website for more info. More guests are being announced as the date approaches!
