Comments on: Talking Comics with Tim: Dustin Harbin

By: John Popa

John Popa — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:08:09 +0000

Heroes Con is the centerpiece of my year, same with my friends. We hit a few shows over the course of a year but Heroes is the main event. It’s what everyone says it is: fun, accessible, relaxed and you really do feel like you’re part of a family, from the time in line in the morning, to time at the hotel bars and local restaurants.

By: Dustin Harbin

Dustin Harbin — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:45:47 +0000

Wow you guys are so sweet! Shelton and I don’t do it alone, although I’d claim all the credit if I thought I could get away with it. Shawn and our Warehouse Manager Seth Peagler are hugely instrumental in taking care of a lot of the nuts and bolts on-the-floor work at the show, not to mention the rest of our staff and a massive army of volunteers. Yeah, and this year is going to be crazy CRAZY–we just added Marvel Comics, Chris Claremont, and David Mack to the list over at our blog: http://www.the-heroesonline-blog.blogspot.com Wait is that crass to put a link there. Oops I did it!

By: Andy Mansell

Andy Mansell — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:36:51 +0000

Year in and year out, HeroesCon is able retains all the magic of the famed comic conventions of the past.
There is a great feeling in the air as soon as you enter.
The focus is on fun, family and comics.
Most other large conventions I’ve ever attended feel like they have lost their soul.
I know the focus of any business needs to be profitability, but the feel of money-making should not carry the day.
With Shelton, Dustin and crew, it is a love of comics and desire to provide a great time for all!!
Bravo!!!

By: Red Moon

Red Moon — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:20:13 +0000

CAN’T WAIT for HeroesCon this year! It’s our first time exhibiting and we picked this con for a reason. They have an amazing line up of artists.

By: Chris Pitzer

Chris Pitzer — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:12:02 +0000

Yay for HeroesCon! We love it, and look forward to it all year long. We appreciate EVERYONE who helps make this show the best that it is!

By: Chris Schweizer

Chris Schweizer — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:34:02 +0000

I usually gravitiate towards the indie shows (SPX, MOCCA, etc), but Heroes is hands down my favorite show. It has all the comic-centrism of the indie shows but isn’t confined to any one type or style; it’s a chance to get to see my friends who work for Marvel/DC, have a fun, laid-back time, and meet tons of potential readers that I otherwise might never get to. Dusty and Shelton really bend over backwards to make this one heck of a great show year after year.

By: Scott Valeri

Scott Valeri — Tue, 26 May 2009 03:16:50 +0000

Great interview with Dusty who is too modest about all of the hard work that he does to make the Con the success that it has been. He is absolutely right that it is a three day celebration of all that is wonderful about comic books. The artists and writers are available and generally super friendly to the fans. The Con is family (kid ) friendly, and you would be hard pressed to pack more fun and excitement into three days. Shelton Drum should be very proud of this great event that he has created for comic fans in the South. This year truly looks like it has one of the best lineups of star writers and artists ever !

By: Chuck Wells

Chuck Wells — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:25:54 +0000

I’ve been going to Heroescon since the days when it was a “mini” and I didn’t even have my high school diploma. They are always tons of fun, but these days my three kids are all just about out of high school or college, and I still can’t wait for the next Heroes Con to start.

Maybe Shelton or Dustin can treat me to a beer or a gin & tonic this time around.

By: Branson

Branson — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:53:37 +0000

Sounds like this could be one of the best Heroes ever! It’s always a great time for all. Thanks guys!