TERRIFICON is back on July 28-30, 2023 with MORE guests, MORE surprises and MORE fun at Connecticut's BEST Hotel and Convention Center - MOHEGAN SUN!

?Once again, BIG FEDORA MARKETING, LLC is producing the Nutmeg State's #1 comic book convention for fans of; comics and their creators, actors from superhero, sci-fi, horror shows and films! Plus the best shopping for comic books, artwork, pop-culture memorabilia and gaming goods. Finally, TERRIFICON® has the State's coolest COSPLAYERS and don't forget our famous after con activities!? It's 3 full days of non-stop, family-fun at MOHEGAN SUN!

Kids Jedi Padawan Training

Join the Jedi of Kessel Temple as they teach younglings (suggested agest 5-11) the mysteries of the Force, and how to use a lightsaber! Classes run about 30 minutes, and all training materials will be provided.

- Space is limited to 15 students, so visit the Saber Guild table to reserve a spot!

Schedule:

Friday, July 28, 2023

Comic Panels Thunder, Harvest & Hot Suns Ballroom:

4:00 pm: How to be a Podcaster
(John Siuntres, Matt Herring)
Moderator: Herring

5:00pm: Heroes or Villians? From Jonah Hex to the Punisher
(Carl Potts, Jimmy Palmiotti)
Moderator: Siuntres

6:00pm: For the Love of Mego
(Art Batltazar)
Lighting the world one saber at a time! Meet the local CT Star Wars
Moderator: Herring

7:00pm: Clubs and learn how you can join and help spread the magic in your local community!
Learn about the 501st: Connecticut Garrison, Rebel Legion: Kamino Base, and Saber Guild: Kessel Temple during this fun, interactive panel that comes with lots of fun, out-of-this-world surprises! Moderator The Connecticut Star Wars Clubs
Moderator: 501st

Adult Lightsaber Training

Are you a mature teen or adult that wants to learn how to wield a lightsaber and perform safe stage combat? Then join Saber Guild for Adult Lightsaber Training! The Jedi of Kessel Temple will take you through the basic blocks and strikes used for their shows and demonstrations and introduce you to their number/letter system. All materials needed to participate will be provided, although it's recommended you bring water and wear clothing that doesn't restrict movement.

- Space is limited, so show up early or visit the Saber Guild booth to reserve a spot!

Kids training: 3 and 4pm
Adult lightsaber choreo class: 6pm

Terrificon Kids Love Comics Schedule - Free Classes - Panel Room B:

1:30PM - 8PM:

3pm - Jedi Lightsaber Training

3:30pm - Draw A Little Dream with Chris Mariano and Franco
Chris Mariano interviews kids and parents about their strangest dreams. Professional artists bring their dreams to life on the drawing board.

4pm - Jedi Lightsaber Training

5pm - The Three Tier Toon with Mark Mariano
What kind of wacky character will be the result of three different artists combining their talents in these Three Tier Toons? We welcome everyone to draw and laugh!

6pm - I Got Your Back Drawing Game with Chris Mariano and Todd Webb
You're at the drawing board but your teammate has got your back! Can you draw the art that is being drawn on your back without knowing what it is? The team with the best matching art advances to the next round. You do NOT want to miss the finale of this ridiculous contest.

Magic The Gathering Hosted by The Dragon's Lair - Expo Floor:

3:00pm - Magic the Gathering: Commander
4:00pm - Magic the Gathering: Commander
5:00pm - Magic the Gathering: Commander
6:00pm - Magic the Gathering: Commander

Magic the Gathering: Commander
Entry: $5.00
Rounds: 1
Prizes:

- 1 Draft Pack of LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth to the first player eliminated by an opponent.
- 1 Draft Pack of LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth for eliminating an opponent.
- 1 Draft Pack of LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth to the last player standing.

Video Games Hosted by Game Underground - Panel Room B:

1:30pm-8pm:
3pm - Switch Sports Bowling High Score Challenge (Switch)
4pm - Spiderheck (XBOX One)
5pm - Mario Kart 8 Tournament (Switch)

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Comic Panels Thunder, Harvest & Hot Suns Ballroom:

11:00am: What's New at Marvel
(C.B. Cebulski)
Moderator: Siuntres

12:00pm: Marvel's Dark Side with Writers of Ghost Rider and Midnight Sons
(D.G. Chichester, Howard Mackie)
Moderator: Herring

1:00pm: The Man Who Would Be Comic Writer Tom King
(Tom King)
Making a Living in Comics: This would focus on the six main business
models in comics and how much money you need to make in each one
Moderator: Siuntres

2:00pm: to quit your day job.
(IndyCast Podcast Ron Longo, Joe Stuber, Keith Voss & Mitch Hallock)
Moderator: Johnson

3:00pm: Indiana Jones Retrospective with the IndyCast/Raider.net gang
(IndyCast Podcast Ron Longo, Joe Stuber, Keith Voss & Mitch Hallock)
Moderator: Hallock

4:00pm: Alex Secura: award-winning writer of novels, comics and podcasts
Alex Secura)
Moderator: Siuntres

5:00pm: How to Publish Your Novel or Comic
(Mathew Phillion, Matt Herring, David Boop)
Moderator: Herring

6:00pm: What's Old is New Again - Peacemaker and Doom Patrol
(Paul Kupperberg)
Moderator: Johnson

Adult Lightsaber Training

Are you a mature teen or adult that wants to learn how to wield a lightsaber and perform safe stage combat? Then join Saber Guild for Adult Lightsaber Training! The Jedi of Kessel Temple will take you through the basic blocks and strikes used for their shows and demonstrations and introduce you to their number/letter system. All materials needed to participate will be provided, although it's recommended you bring water and wear clothing that doesn't restrict movement.

- Space is limited, so show up early or visit the Saber Guild booth to reserve a spot!

Kids training: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Adult lightsaber choreo class: 5pm and 6pm

Saturday at 11:00am: Jedi Movement and Meditation with Saber Guild
Busy con day got your body tied up in knots, and your mind racing? Take a moment to slow down, breathe, and focus. Join the Jedi of Saber Guild: Kessel Temple for a 30min mind and body meditation session. Gentle movements are combined with breathing exercises, against the background of a peaceful Jedi Temple and the soft sounds of ancient Force focusing music. Program is open to adults and mature teens, children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Terrificon Kids Love Comics Schedule - Free Classes - Panel Room B:

10AM - 7PM:

12pm - Jedi Lightsaber Training

1pm - Draw The Shape, Not The Thing with Nick Davis
The secret to drawing is one simple thing, draw the shape, not draw the thing. Using a series of simple shapes, Nick Davis will show you how to draw Hero Ted, the super-heroic teddy bear who protects naptime from the monsters. You can follow along with Nick with the supplied worksheet, and draw your very own superhero. Best superhero gets the Hero Ted demo art at the end of the session.

2pm - Jedi Lightsaber Training

3pm - Show & Toon: Punk Taco with Adam Walenta
Adam Walenta, the author/artist of the Punk Taco book series, teaches you how to draw characters from his hit series. Adam will discuss the creative process and the journey of Punk Taco from first idea to finished book.

4pm - Jedi Lightsaber Training

5pm - How to Draw Cartoon Characters with Emilio Velez Jr.
Draw along with Dodgeball Teens creator, Emilio Velez Jr., as he teaches artists of all ages how to draw their favorite cartoon characters from movies and television.

Magic The Gathering Hosted by The Dragon's Lair - Expo Floor:

12:00pm - Magic the Gathering: Commander
1:00pm - Magic the Gathering: Commander
2:00pm - Magic the Gathering: LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth - Booster Draft
3:00pm - Magic the Gathering: Commander
3:00pm - Magic the Gathering: Modern
4:00pm - Magic the Gathering: Commander
5:00pm - Magic the Gathering: Commander

Magic the Gathering: Commander
Entry: $5.00
Rounds: 1
Prizes:

- 1 Draft Pack of LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth to the first player eliminated by an opponent.
- 1 Draft Pack of LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth for eliminating an opponent.
- 1 Draft Pack of LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth to the last player standing.

Magic the Gathering: LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth - Booster Draft
Entry: $20.00
Rounds: 3 Swiss
Prizes:

- 1 Draft Pack of LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth per round win.
- 1 Draft Pack of LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth to any player with 3 round loses.

Magic the Gathering: Modern
Entry: $15.00
Rounds: 3 Swiss
Prizes: W-D-L

- 3-0-0 = $35.00 in Store Credit
- 2-1-0 = $25.00 in Store Credit
- 2-0-1 = $15.00 in Store Credit
(Store Credit can be used at the Dragon’s Lair booth)

Video Games Hosted by Game Underground - Panel Room B:

10am-7pm:
11am - Jackbox Freeplay (PS4 and Your Cell Phone)
1pm - AEW Panel with Danhausen, Wardlow and Eithan Page hosted by Game Underground's Jamie York
2:30pm - AEW Fight Forever 1v1 Tournament (XBOX Series)
4pm - Street Fighter 6 (PS4)

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Comic Panels Thunder, Harvest & Hot Suns Ballroom:

10:30am: How to market yourself, the geek culture way!
(Matt Herring)
Moderator: Herring

11:30am: Life on Marz! A Talk with Comic Book Writer Ron Marz
(Ron Marz)
Moderator: Johnson

12:30pm: Superman at 85: A Look at the Man of Steel
(Louise Simonson, Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Kupperberg)
Moderator: Siuntres

1:30pm: Harley Quinn: From Sidekick to Headliner
(Amanda Conner)
Moderator: Siuntres

2:30pm: How to Write Comics and Novels
(David Boop)
Moderator: Boop

Adult Lightsaber Training

Are you a mature teen or adult that wants to learn how to wield a lightsaber and perform safe stage combat? Then join Saber Guild for Adult Lightsaber Training! The Jedi of Kessel Temple will take you through the basic blocks and strikes used for their shows and demonstrations and introduce you to their number/letter system. All materials needed to participate will be provided, although it's recommended you bring water and wear clothing that doesn't restrict movement.

- Space is limited, so show up early or visit the Saber Guild booth to reserve a spot!

Kids training: 11am, 12pm

Terrificon Kids Love Comics Schedule - Free Classes - Panel Room B:

10AM - 5PM:

11am - Jedi Lightsaber Training

11:30am - Cartoon Factory with Mark Mariano
Ever find yourself stuck for cartoon ideas? Put on your thinking cap and join the Cartoon Factory, where cartoonist Mark Mariano, shares a fun method on how to battle creator's block.

12pm - Jedi Lightsaber Training

12:30pm - Paper Bag Puppets with Chris Mariano and Harold Buchholz
We supply paper bags and art supplies. You supply the imagination and voice when you create your own paper bag puppet! What will YOU create? We can’t wait to see!

1:30pm - Everybody Draw! with Tana Ford
Marvel comics artist, Tana Ford, shares tips and tricks on how to draw fun comics and cool characters.

2:30pm - Let’s go Lego! with Jason May
Lego cartoonist, Jason May, teaches you how to draw Lego versions of your favorite characters.

3:30pm - Maritone Records Presents Groove Is In The Art
Let the eclectic sounds of the superstar musicians of Maritone Records move and groove your pencil along the page. What kind of art will each song inspire you to create? All ages and all levels of artists are welcome.

Magic The Gathering Hosted by The Dragon's Lair - Expo Floor:

11:00am - Magic the Gathering: Commander
12:00pm - Magic the Gathering: LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth - Booster Draft
1:00pm - Magic the Gathering: Commander
2:00pm - Magic the Gathering: Commander
3:00pm - Magic the Gathering: Commander

Magic the Gathering: Commander
Entry: $5.00
Rounds: 1
Prizes:

- 1 Draft Pack of LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth to the first player eliminated by an opponent.
- 1 Draft Pack of LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth for eliminating an opponent.
- 1 Draft Pack of LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth to the last player standing.

Magic the Gathering: LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth - Booster Draft
Entry: $20.00
Rounds: 3 Swiss
Prizes:

- 1 Draft Pack of LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth per round win.
- 1 Draft Pack of LoTR, Tales of Middle Earth to any player with 3 round loses.

Video Games Hosted by Game Underground - Panel Room B:

10am-5pm:
12pm - Super Smash Bros Ultimate (Switch)
2pm - Guilty Gear -Strive- (PS4)

Date:
July 28-30, 2023

Hours:
Friday, July 28: 1:30pm-8pm
Saturday, July 29: 10am-7pm
Sunday, July 30: 10am-5pm

Location:
Mohegan Sun Expo Center
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard
Uncasville, CT 06382

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