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Con & on - by Paul Cornell (Paperback)

Con & on - by  Paul Cornell (Paperback) - 1 of 1
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Highlights

  • A gripping comedy-drama that follows a fictional cast of fans and professionals down through the decades, as they attend the annual gathering of America's biggest comic book convention.
  • Author(s): Paul Cornell
  • 128 Pages
  • Comics + Graphic Novels, Humorous

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Book Synopsis



A gripping comedy-drama that follows a fictional cast of fans and professionals down through the decades, as they attend the annual gathering of America's biggest comic book convention. "Trust Paul Cornell to find the humanity and weirdness in the comics industry and the rise of organized comics fandom" --Charlie Jane Anders, author of All the Birds in the Sky

Con & On is the story of five different years in the life of the Vista Al Mar Comics Festival--one year per issue, spanning three decades--from the points of view of a diverse bunch of desperate people whose lives revolve around this greatest show on Earth. Meet close friends Eddie and Deja, aspiring young comics talents whose ambitions threaten to tear them apart; Anthony, Don & Finn, brilliant, boozy and bombastic British creators; and all of the crusty veteran editors, forgotten TV stars, and enthusiastic fans who make the convention experience something to revisit year after year.

Collects issues 1 through 5.



Review Quotes




"Funny, smart and sharply observed. Does what every great con does: reminds you that while the medium is obsessed with the superhuman, it's the human that makes it matter. For better, or for worse."--Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine)



"This was a blast. Cornell and Cresta combine their formidable talents to tell a comics-history-infused tale loaded with heart, plenty of winks and nods, lovely art, and memorable wit -- creating a page-turner that will keep you wanting more. Readers will want to get a permanent residence in the sharp, funny world they've created."--Alex Segura (Secret Identity)

"Trust Paul Cornell to find the humanity and weirdness in the comics industry and the rise of organized comics fandom. This is one convention you won't want to miss."

--Charlie Jane Anders (The City in the Middle of the Night

Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 128
Genre: Comics + Graphic Novels
Sub-Genre: Humorous
Publisher: Ahoy Comics
Format: Paperback
Author: Paul Cornell
Language: English
Street Date: March 26, 2024
TCIN: 89403245
UPC: 9781952090301
Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-8887
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 6.4 inches width x 10.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.6 pounds
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