The terrific man behind Terrificon is back! That's right, we welcome Mitch Hallock to talk all things Terrificon 2025, as he prepares for the convention's milestone 10th anniversary celebration at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino from August 8-10. Mitch discusses how his Big Fedora Marketing is bringing more guests, more surprises, and more fun to Connecticut's premier comic convention for this anniversary year, and shares his journey from comic fan to creating what has become the largest gathering of comic book creators in New England. We explore the convention's growth since its 2012 launch, the significance of Governor Ned Lamont's official proclamation declaring August 8-10 as "Terrificon Days" in Connecticut, and what fans can expect from this year's lineup of artists, writers, actors from popular films and TV shows, cosplay contests, and special anniversary programming. Mitch also opens up about the challenges and rewards of producing a major comic convention, his vision for maintaining Terrificon's reputation as one of the country's premier "real comic cons," and how the convention continues to serve as a cornerstone event for comic book culture in the Northeast.

Buy tickets (now!) and see all the guests, panels, and more at terrificon.com! They're also all over social including @ItsTerrifiCon on X and @terrificon_ct on Instagram.

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