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The first event, called Comikaze Expo, was held on November 5–6, 2011 in the Kentia Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. The large exhibitor space featured local artists, tattoo artists, comic book dealers, comic book publishers, press vendors, designers and collectibles merchants. There was an Artists' Alley where celebrities and artists signed autographs and sold portraits. Traditional contests and gaming tournaments included the Cosplay Contest, the Masquerade, Magic The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Warhammer, and several original Nintendo games. There were also panels featuring various celebrities,<ref>[http://screeninvasion.com/2016/11/los-angeles-comic-con-16-spotlight-kings-con/ "Los Angeles Comic Con 16′ Spotlight: Kings of Con"]. ''Screen Invasion'', by Karin Abcarians - 11/10/2016</ref> reunions, and upcoming feature films. Among the events was horror icon [[Elvira]]'s last convention appearance. There were about 35,000 attendees throughout the weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/11/comikaze_expo_2011.php |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-11-25 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111111023700/http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/11/comikaze_expo_2011.php |archivedate=2011-11-11 |df= }}</ref>
The first event, called Comikaze Expo, was held on November 5–6, 2011 in the Kentia Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. The large exhibitor space featured local artists, tattoo artists, comic book dealers, comic book publishers, press vendors, designers and collectibles merchants. There was an Artists' Alley where celebrities and artists signed autographs and sold portraits. Traditional contests and gaming tournaments included the Cosplay Contest, the Masquerade, Magic The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Warhammer, and several original Nintendo games. There were also panels featuring various celebrities,<ref>[http://screeninvasion.com/2016/11/los-angeles-comic-con-16-spotlight-kings-con/ "Los Angeles Comic Con 16′ Spotlight: Kings of Con"]. ''Screen Invasion'', by Karin Abcarians - 11/10/2016</ref> reunions, and upcoming feature films. Among the events was horror icon [[Elvira]]'s last convention appearance. There were about 35,000 attendees throughout the weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/11/comikaze_expo_2011.php |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-11-25 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111111023700/http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/11/comikaze_expo_2011.php |archivedate=2011-11-11 |df= }}</ref>


In 2012, veteran creator [[Stan Lee]] and his company, [[POW! Entertainment]], as well as Cassandra Peterson (better known as [[Elvira]]), formed a partnership with Comikaze Expo, and the convention was rebranded as Stan Lee's Comikaze.<ref>[http://geekout.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/11/stan-lee-launches-his-own-comic-convention/ "Stan Lee launches his own comic convention"]. ''Geekout''</ref> the group enlisted trade show producer Advanstar to expand the Comikaze show and brand to other locations.<ref>http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=777403 {{Dead link|date=December 2016}}</ref>
In 2012, veteran creator [[Stan Lee]] and his company, [[POW! Entertainment]], as well as Cassandra Peterson (better known as [[Elvira]]), formed a partnership with Comikaze Expo, and the convention was rebranded as Stan Lee's Comikaze.<ref>[http://geekout.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/11/stan-lee-launches-his-own-comic-convention/ "Stan Lee launches his own comic convention"]. ''Geekout''</ref> the group enlisted trade show producer Advanstar to expand the Comikaze show and brand to other locations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=777403 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-12-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130128072837/http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=777403 |archivedate=2013-01-28 |df= }} </ref>


The 2012 show was held in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center, and featured about 600 artists and vendors, including gaming publisher [[Activison]], who launched several new games. New activities included a 75,000 sg ft Zombie Apocalypse obstacle course, a [[Quidditch]] pitch, and a NERF dart battle hosted by [[Max Landis]]. Panel discussions were displayed on a 14&nbsp;ft jumbotron, including [[Kevin Smith]], a live version of Fatman on Batman with [[Adam West]], a version of the Dating Game with [[Adrianne Curry]], and a Q&A with Stan Lee and [[Todd McFarlane]].<ref>Clark, Noelene (13 September 2012). [http://herocomplex.latimes.com/comics/stan-lees-comikaze-elvira-quidditch-zombies-and-more/ "Stan Lee’s Comikaze: Elvira, Quidditch, zombies and more"].</ref><ref>Esposito, Joey (13 September 2012). [http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/13/stan-lees-comikaze-expo-rethinks-conventions "Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo Rethinks Conventions"].</ref> That year the show had about 50,000 attendees.<ref>Hughes, Mark. [https://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2012/09/21/stan-lees-comikaze-expo-a-rousing-success/ "Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo A Rousing Success"]. ''Forbes'', Sep 21, 2012</ref>
The 2012 show was held in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center, and featured about 600 artists and vendors, including gaming publisher [[Activison]], who launched several new games. New activities included a 75,000 sg ft Zombie Apocalypse obstacle course, a [[Quidditch]] pitch, and a NERF dart battle hosted by [[Max Landis]]. Panel discussions were displayed on a 14&nbsp;ft jumbotron, including [[Kevin Smith]], a live version of Fatman on Batman with [[Adam West]], a version of the Dating Game with [[Adrianne Curry]], and a Q&A with Stan Lee and [[Todd McFarlane]].<ref>Clark, Noelene (13 September 2012). [http://herocomplex.latimes.com/comics/stan-lees-comikaze-elvira-quidditch-zombies-and-more/ "Stan Lee’s Comikaze: Elvira, Quidditch, zombies and more"].</ref><ref>Esposito, Joey (13 September 2012). [http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/13/stan-lees-comikaze-expo-rethinks-conventions "Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo Rethinks Conventions"].</ref> That year the show had about 50,000 attendees.<ref>Hughes, Mark. [https://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2012/09/21/stan-lees-comikaze-expo-a-rousing-success/ "Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo A Rousing Success"]. ''Forbes'', Sep 21, 2012</ref>

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"Comikaze Expo" redirects here. Not to be confused with Comikaze or Komikazen.
Stan Lee's L.A. Comic Con
Former logo as Stan Lee's Comikaze
StatusActive
GenreSpeculative fiction
VenueLos Angeles Convention Center
Location(s)Los Angeles, California, U.S.
CountryUnited States
InauguratedNovember 5, 2011; 12 years ago (2011-11-05) (as Comikaze Expo)
Attendance65,000[citation needed] (November 2014)
Websitewww.stanleeslacomiccon.com

Stan Lee's L.A. Comic Con, formerly Comikaze Expo and then Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo, is a three-day event held during the fall at the Los Angeles Convention Center, located in downtown Los Angeles, California. L.A. Comic Con encompasses several genres, including comic, horror, sci-fi, anime, gaming, and pop culture, with a particular focus on the Los Angeles community.

History

Regina Carpinelli and her two younger brothers, fans of geek culture from Temecula, California, were regular attendees of San Diego Comic-Con International.[1] After moving to Los Angeles, Regina Carpinelli decided that the city needed a large-scale comic book convention.[1][2] The three Carinellis set up Comikaze Entertainment Inc. and started out to organize one.

The first event, called Comikaze Expo, was held on November 5–6, 2011 in the Kentia Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. The large exhibitor space featured local artists, tattoo artists, comic book dealers, comic book publishers, press vendors, designers and collectibles merchants. There was an Artists' Alley where celebrities and artists signed autographs and sold portraits. Traditional contests and gaming tournaments included the Cosplay Contest, the Masquerade, Magic The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Warhammer, and several original Nintendo games. There were also panels featuring various celebrities,[3] reunions, and upcoming feature films. Among the events was horror icon Elvira's last convention appearance. There were about 35,000 attendees throughout the weekend.[4]

In 2012, veteran creator Stan Lee and his company, POW! Entertainment, as well as Cassandra Peterson (better known as Elvira), formed a partnership with Comikaze Expo, and the convention was rebranded as Stan Lee's Comikaze.[5] the group enlisted trade show producer Advanstar to expand the Comikaze show and brand to other locations.[6]

The 2012 show was held in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center, and featured about 600 artists and vendors, including gaming publisher Activison, who launched several new games. New activities included a 75,000 sg ft Zombie Apocalypse obstacle course, a Quidditch pitch, and a NERF dart battle hosted by Max Landis. Panel discussions were displayed on a 14 ft jumbotron, including Kevin Smith, a live version of Fatman on Batman with Adam West, a version of the Dating Game with Adrianne Curry, and a Q&A with Stan Lee and Todd McFarlane.[7][8] That year the show had about 50,000 attendees.[9]

In September 2013, a reality show, Fangasm, premiered on the SCFI Channel. The show followed the experiences of seven pop culture fans as they lived together in a Los Angeles apartment building and interned at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo, vying for his attention and approval. The show was hosted by Regina Carpinelli and Cassandra Peterson, and aired on Titan TV.

In 2014 the show introduced Club Nokia, a free Cosplay Dance party for its attendees.[10]

For the 2016's edition, the convention was renamed Stan Lee's L.A. Comic Con.[11] The show continued to include panel discussions on a variety of topics,[12] and an all-night dance party.[13]

Events

To this day, all the events were held at Los Angeles Convention Center.

Dates Attendance
Featured Guests
November 5 – 6, 2011 35,000[citation needed]
September 15 – 16, 2012 45,000[citation needed]
November 1 – 3, 2013 55,000[citation needed]
October 31 - November 2, 2014 65,000[citation needed]
October 30 - November 1, 2015 70,000
October 28 – 30, 2016 91,000[14]

References

  1. ^ a b "Regina Carpinelli: Our Fearless Comikaze Queen". Defective Geeks 2011-10-21
  2. ^ "About L.A. Comic Con". 22 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Los Angeles Comic Con 16′ Spotlight: Kings of Con". Screen Invasion, by Karin Abcarians - 11/10/2016
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-11-11. Retrieved 2011-11-25. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "Stan Lee launches his own comic convention". Geekout
  6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-01-28. Retrieved 2012-12-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ Clark, Noelene (13 September 2012). "Stan Lee’s Comikaze: Elvira, Quidditch, zombies and more".
  8. ^ Esposito, Joey (13 September 2012). "Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo Rethinks Conventions".
  9. ^ Hughes, Mark. "Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo A Rousing Success". Forbes, Sep 21, 2012
  10. ^ "Comikaze Rises As One Of The Coolest, Hippest Shows In The Country". 5 November 2014.
  11. ^ "Is SDCC launching a San Francisco Comic-Con?". Comics Beat, 11/04/2016 by Heidi MacDonald
  12. ^ "Super powers meet higher power at Comic Con". Jewish Journal, by Allyson Gronowitz, Nov. 2, 2016
  13. ^ "Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con: Behold the Cosplay! (Photos)". The Wrap, Catrina Dennis | October 31, 2016
  14. ^ "Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con Hits Record Turnout Of 91,000 Attendees". Marketwired. Retrieved 2017-10-25.
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