All posts by: granitecon

Please welcome, Hero Army & the Stark Expo!

“Make Way For Tomorrow Today!” The Hero Army presents The Stark Expo! We’ve heard your suggestions and the rumblings about providing more for the con floor… so make way for tomorrow today! With our new focus on having Iron Man armors on display along with some Avenger items for your viewing pleasure! Armors will be […]

Please Welcome, Caroll Spinney!

Caroll Edwin Spinney has performed Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street for almost 50 years. Spinney is an American puppeteer, cartoonist, author and speaker most famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street since 1969. Spinney first met Jim Henson in 1962 at a puppeteering festival, where Henson asked if he would like […]

Please welcome, Steve Whitmire!

Steve Whitmire is an American puppeteer who has worked on The Muppets and Sesame Street. Beginning his involvement with the Muppets in 1978, Whitmire inherited the roles of Kermit the Frog and Ernie, after Jim Henson’s death in 1990; he performed the characters until 2016 and 2014, respectively. As part of the Muppet cast, he has appeared in multiple feature […]

Please welcome, Ricardo Lopez Ortiz!

Happy new comic book day, Graniteers! Please welcome our next guest Ricardo Lopez Ortiz! Ricardo Lopez Ortiz was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, lives in Brooklyn, New York, and is known for his wildly kinetic style. He is currently drawing Hit-Girl for Image Comics www.granitecon.com/buy-tickets/ www.granitecon.com/guests/ www.granitecon.com/attractions/ #granitecon #hitgirl #RicardoLopezOrtiz #ImageComics #NCBD

Direct from a galaxy far, far away…

The New England Garrison and Alderaan Base are made up of local fans who own movie-quality costumes of characters from all over the Star Wars universe as seen in movies, television, and more. Together they make appearances at events across the region to help share what they love about that galaxy far, far away while […]

Please welcome, Butch Patrick!

Butch Patrick is synonymous with pop culture and the loveable character of Eddie Munster from the iconic television show, The Munsters! A character role that he embraces for the millions of fans who love The Munsters! Whether you have seen Butch on TV or have had the opportunity to meet him in person, you got a glimpse of […]

Panel Submissions Are Now Open!

We want you to be part of this year’s Granite State Comicon! Do you have something to say about comics and fandom? We’re looking for folks who want to share their ideas on a one-hour panel, filling the time with energetic and knowledgeable content that relates to the comic and/or geek community. This is a […]

Please welcome, Jaycee Cosplay!

Jaycee Cosplay has been an active member of the cosplay community for seven years.  A native of Connecticut, she has been a guest at several local cons as well as a fan favorite at many conventions in NYC and as far south as Maryland.  Jaycee has created dozens of new and exciting costumes and accessories […]

Saturday Only – Sean Gordon Murphy!

SATURDAY ONLY! Sean Murphy is an artist & writer who is currently knocking it out of the park with “Batman White Knight” an 8 part mini series that cast the Joker as the hero of Gotham! Each of the first four issues of White Knight have gone to multiple printings and the series has shown […]

The Pirates are back!

WHO ARE THE NEW ENGLAND BRETHREN OF PIRATES? The Pirates you see before you all have a heart of gold and wanted to make difference. This motley crew is made up from Professional Costumers and entertainers, Cosplayers, Renaissance enthusiasts and re-enactors. Through mischief, play and entertainment, The Brethren helps support several organizations, but not limited […]