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    We strive to find the most relevant, creative, and talented presenters in the fields of comix, entertainment, literature, science and technology, video games, and more.

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    Below is a look at our scheduled 2020 presenters, as well as a look back at our past presenters.

    PRESENTERS

    2020 PRESENTERS

    Blerd-ish!
    Podcasters

    Blerd-ish! is a couple of Blerds who love Marvel, DC, movies, anime, and pop culture, who highlight independent creators through their podcast, website, comic pop up shop, and social media.
    Gamma Rae
    Cosplayer

    Gamma Rae is a Lawyer, Otaku and Cosplayer who loves sharing her cosplay journey and Blerd antics with the world.
    Hannibal & Monty
    Podcasters

    What happens when a masked producer and a headphone wearing comic book artist get together to talk music 5h1t, comic book 5h1t, and political 5h1t? Hannibal and Monty’s 5h1tshow!
    Jason Reeves
    Illustrator

    Jason founded the L.A.-based comic book imprint 133art. The studio is comprised of Jason and a small group of collaborators on such titles as the OneNation, RET:CON, and Kid Carvers.
    Live Action Animation
    Cosplayer, Host

    A member of the NOLA-based cosplaying group Wakanda Moon and the Host of the YouTube channel Geeks Are Easy.
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