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Melanie Jasmine, is a Texas based costume designer, panelist and makeup artist with over 9 years of experience in sewing and costume design. She started her involvement within the cosplay community at the age of 15, and she has always played an active role by hosting panels, crafting sessions, judging cosplay contests across the US, […]

Mark Robertson from Suit Up Props is a New England based propmaker/cosplayer. He has been creating props and costumes for over 10 years. Mark has judged numerous costume contests across New England and finds the craftsmanship aspect of this hobby to be the most interesting part. He also participates in charity events and promotion events […]

Joe Eisma is a comic book artist best known for Eisner Nominated run on Morning Glories. He also worked on Engineward, The Tales of Mother F Goose, Rom, Higher Earth, The Flash, Hoax Hunters, Big Trouble in Little China, Faith, Jughead: The Hunger, Riverdale, Death of Nancy Drew, Unity, Quantum and Woody! and Archie.

Nama’slay Cosplay is all about finding your inner warrior- whatever that looks like for you. Molly Virello is the face behind Nama’slay Cosplay which is a combination of her favorite things: nerd culture, cosplay, and helping people connect to their inner warrior. Primarily cosplaying as strong women – Wonder Woman, Lady Sif, Asajj Ventress etc […]

Please welcome our next guest… Stephen Lavigne! Steve was the very first artist employee hired by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird (co-creators of TMNT/Mirage Studios) back in 1985. He and Kevin Eastman attended high school together and it has been revealed in various interviews with Eastman, that Michelangelo’s personality is actually based on Steve. Get […]

Greetings, Graniteers, we are SIX MONTHS away from #Granitecon2023!! We’ll be announcing more guests over the next few weeks, so stay tuned! TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE!! — Purchase yours today! Tickets: www.granitecon.com/buy-tickets/ Artists & Vendors — RESERVE YOUR TABLES FOR 2023! Registration for Expo Hall, Armory, and Artist Alley tables is now is open. Follow the […]

Please welcome guest artist — Bryan Tillman!   Bryan is the owner and CEO of the Kaiser Studio Productions LLC, a production studio for comics, toys, animation, and games that has been active in the industry for 22 years. He also does layout and illustrations for multiple projects, some of the clients that Bryan has […]

From our Granitecon Family to yours, Happy Holidays! www.granitecon.com #Granitecon #Granitecon2023 #HappyHolidays #ohanameansfamily #CosplayMonday CM Photography

Attention Graniteeers: Your rooms are ready!   You can “stay & play” in one spot by booking your hotel room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown! The Hilton location (700 Elm Street) has been the home of Granitecon for 21 years!   To take advantage of the convention rate follow this link to choose […]

Happy New Comic Book Day! Please welcome guest artist — Mike Rooth! Rooth is best known for creating cover art for comic companies such as DC Comics (The Swamp Thing), IDW (TMNT: The Last Ronin, D&D: Spine of the World), BOOM! Studios (House of Slaughter), Archie Comics (Archie Halloween Spectacular, Super Duck), Aftershock Comics (Bunny […]