News & Updates

Please welcome, Dave Wachter!

It’s New Comic Book Day, and that means a new Comic Book Guest! Please welcome, Dave Wachter!   Dave has been drawing comic books professionally for 20 years. He just teamed up with writer Tony Fleecs for their newest series: UNCANNY VALLEY,  from Boom! Studios. He’s drawn a ton of Godzilla, and even more Teenage […]

Please welcome, CalmPassion!

Please welcome CalmPassion to Granite State Comicon!   The CalmPassion team will be managing a sensory reduced Calmer Space at both the SNHU Arena and the DoubleTree by Hilton venues Saturday & Sunday. The sensory rooms will have bean bags, a lego station and more quiet activities for attendees needing a place to escape the hustle & […]

Just a Reminder!

Attention Cosplayers, just a reminder: Our Costume Contest Registration is open! Now in its 16th year, our contest will feature cash and prizes valued at over $2,500!   For Rules & Registration: www.granitecon.com/costume-contest/   (The annual contest is for ages 13 and older, Kids Costume Contest information will be available soon!)   Tickets: www.granitecon.com/buy-tickets/ Guests: […]

Please welcome, Walter Jone!

TGIF, Graniteers! Please welcome our next guest — Walter Jones!   Walter Jones is an American actor, martial artist, singer, and dancer. He is best known for playing Zack Taylor, the original Black Ranger, in the popular TV show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. He also uses the name Tre Emanuel for his music.   Guests: www.granitecon.com/guests/ Tickets: www.granitecon.com/buy-tickets/   […]

Big Dumb Robot Con is back!

Tired of your robot friends gathering dust in the workshop? Unlike cosplayers who strut their stuff, bot builders often lack the opportunity to showcase their hard work to the public. But fear not, because Big Dumb Robot Con is here to change that!   Join us at SNHU Arena to marvel at an array of […]

Please welcome, Ed Smith!

It’s New Comic Book Day, and that means a new Comic Book Guest! Please welcome, Ed Smith!   Ed Smith is a New Hampshire-based comic book artist and cartoonist known for his dynamic storytelling and distinctive art style. With over a decade of experience in the local comic scene, he has contributed to a variety […]

Please welcome, the Ghostbusters!

Please welcome our next guests — Ghostbusters of Maine & New Hampshire!   The Ghostbusters of Maine & New Hampshire are a volunteer fan group, comprised of friends that have the utmost love for everything Ghostbusters. Established in 2010, we collect funds to support local charities, primarily supporting The Center for Grieving Children. We also […]

Welcome to the Idolverse!

Granitecon, get ready to enter the Idolverse!   This idol showcase is a non-competitive performance featuring cosplayers from idol fandoms of all genres. Groups will practice and audition to perform for a live audience, and typically involves dancing and sometimes singing. Idol showcases are a way to pay tribute to Japanese idol culture and promote […]

Please welcome, John Marron!

Graniteers, please our next guest — gaming creator, John Marron!   John is a freelance TTRPG editor who works primarily on translated games from European publishers such as Free League, Acheron Press, and Two little Mice, among others. He got his first RPG for Christmas in 1976, and has been playing them ever since.   […]

99 Days To Go!

Only 99 days to go until Granitecon 2025! And, we’re not done with announcements yet! We have more Guests, Events, Panels & Artists, to tell you about! Stay tuned… Guests: www.granitecon.com/guests/ Tickets: www.granitecon.com/buy-tickets/ Hotels: www.granitecon.com/hotels/ #granitestatecomiccon #granitecon #granitecon2025