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Party Late At ComicsPRO, From Ignition To Vertigo To Massive-Verse

Party Late at ComicsPRO, from Ignition to Vertigo to Massive-Verse... even an In-N-Out truck...

It's all go at ComicsPRO, the comic book industry event being held in Glendale, California, with retailers, publishers, distributors and creators ready to glad hand, or glad any part of the human body you'd care to name. However, disaster has struck as there is currently only one elevator/lift working for the hotel.  They are hopeful to get a second elevator working in the afternoon, and guests are also welcome to use the service elevator in the gift shop. But they do suggest that folks give themselves an extra twenty minutes when trying to get downstairs… But why go back to your hotel room when there's so much else going on… check out more ComicsPRO coverage with this handy tandy tag.

Wednesday

• Meet the Comics Press, Hotel Bar, 2pm
  Meet some of the people who write about the industry. Ask questions like 'why does _____ get covered like this?', 'how can I get more attention on ______', and more.
• Marketing & Sales Industry Networking, 3pm, Hotel Bar/Coffee Bean
  Hey everyone! If you're in town and available on Wednesday afternoon before everything starts, let's hang out! Super unofficial and open to all roles in Marketing & Sales who want to meet others in their field, and yes, that includes comic shop associates, managers, ordering specialists, and social media staff members who want to connect with others in relevant fields!
• Print Tech: Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Comics, 5pm, Hotel Bar
  Comix Wellspring is a comic book print company. It probably is weird to hear, or in our case say, that for a group of retailers…but there is a LOT to talk about in 2026 as it relates to things like direct to consumer products that matter to retailers, print-on-demand products direct from creators, fullfilment, crowdfunding support, large run, small run, and everything in between! We just want the opportunity to get to know the people that make the comic industry tick and tell you about why we think 2026 is going to be a year to remember!
• Ladies & NBs of Comics! Hotel Bar/ Lounge, 5.30pm
  One part response to the small sample size used in ICv2's demographics survey, 2 parts continuation of a meeting I've hosted before in the past! A meet-up for women and non-binary attendees to swap stories and network. If you're a first-timer, this is a great small-scale opportunity to break the ice. Date and time can be switched to Thursday if needed.
• Bad Idea Meet Up 6.30pm, location secret, two minute walk from Hilton.
  Publishers, Retailers, distributors, and all other friends! Whether you are Manage Comics Curious or a Veteran Manage Comics user, come check out the Next Big Thing. In a location SO SECRET that we don't even know where it will be. Snacks, refreshments, good vibes guaranteed!!
• Comic Shop Assistant users and curious folks meet-up. Ozzy's Apizza 357 Arden Ave, 6.30pm.
  Come hang out with Comic Shop Assistant users and creators at Ozzy's Apizza just a couple of blocks from the hotel. Pizza and drinks on us!
• In-N-Out Truck with hamburgers and fries, sponsored by Ignition Press tonight from 8.30-10pm outside the Hilton Hotel. Meal tickets will be given to registered attendees when you pick up your badge. If you didn't get one, come see the Ignition Press crew, Filip, Bre, and Dan, at the shiw,
• Opening Night Reception sponsored by Oni Press and IDW Publishing, 9.30-11pm in the Brand Ballroom, Hilton
  Provides publishers, retailers, and comic creators a chance to socialize and celebrate the kickoff of the ComicsPro Annual Meeting.

Thursday

• Ignition Press Party, 7-10pm. Verse LA. RSVP needed, available here.
• We ♥️ Comics Party, 8-10pm, Golden Brew Brewery, 5410 W San Fernando Rd
  Hosted by your favorite comic book creators just for retailers! The first 100 retailers will get a special gift at the entrance! Free drinks and food will be provided.
• DC Vertigo Party, 8-11pm, Golden Brew Brewery, 5410 W San Fernando Rd

Friday

• VeeFriends Fan Meetup, Hilton Hotel restaurant back right, 5pm. A lowkey meetup for VeeFriends fans/collectors. New and old… New to VeeFriends? Come say hi to Jim Rugg and I (DJ Coffman) and learn about what we're up to and near future plans. Might have some VF surprises.
• Comics! The Magazine 7.30pm, Embassy Suites, Hilton
  Join Atom! Freeman, Brian Garside, Gabe Yocum, Joseph Keatinge, and Blake Morgan at a pre-auction meet-up. Learn all about COMICS! The Magazine, Comic Industry Insiders long format and live shows while enjoying light refreshments AND get your hands on the first copies of COMICS! The Magazine available
• BINC's 30th birthday party, 8.40pm, Glendale Ballroom, Hilton
  BINC turns 30 this month. Time for cake and congratulations before the auction. Did I mention cake?

• Charity Auction sponsored by Kodansha USA Publishing and Yen Press, 9-11.45pm, Hilton Glendale Ballroom 1-4
  The Charity Auction, sponsored by KODANSHA USA PUBLISING and YEN PRESS, supports both BINC and ComicsPRO.  Please contribute items for the auction! Please come to our auction and bid! And our bar will be serving a special cocktail for this occasion!  "The Blue Lock with a side of Green Yuri" to celebrate both of our Sponsors!
• Blue Lock – published by Kodansha USA, is a series about a ruthless, high-stakes soccer training program created to find Japan's ultimate striker after the national team's World Cup Failure.
• Green Yuri refers to the Manga Published by Yen Press "The Guys She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All". It's a smash-hit high school romance known for its signature green-toned, stylized art. The term highlights the series' unique visual style, which heavily features green backgrounds to create a fresh, vibrant aesthetic.

Saturday

• Radiant Black 5 Year Anniversary Party, 7-10pm, Revenge Of.
  RSVP Needed.
• Bus Tour – Collector's Paradise comic store, Relentless brewery, Revenge Of comic store, 4.15-10pm
  Hilton Lobby. You can reserve a seat on the bus.
• Romance Lovers Meet Up, The Ripped Bodice, Culver City, 3pm
  Do you love romance novels? Are you going to be at ComicsPRO? Would you like to meet other people that enjoy the Romance genre and maybe get wine after and talk about books and comics? Then this meet up is for you! Let's head to The Ripped Bodice in Culver City and find a new favorite five-star read and then grab a drink after!

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