February 14 – February 16
RAID is heading out west for FAN EXPO VANCOUVER, which runs from Saturday, February 14th – Monday the 16th at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Our crew will be located at P33-34, and P14 in Artist Alley.
Creators present are: Dax Gordine, RamĂłn K PĂ©rez, and Becka Kinzie.
SCHEDULED PANELS & EVENTS:
SAT, FEB 14, 11:45 am | THEATRE 5 • BLITZ MAGAZINE AND THE NEW INDIE FRONTIER
Independent comics are booming like they haven’t since the halcyon days of the 1980s underground—welcome back to the Wild West. BLITZ sits at the heart of this resurgence, spotlighting fearless creators, international voices, and boundary-pushing work. Join BLITZ founder and award-winning artist Ramón Pérez, alongside creators Emilia Strilchuk, Dax Gordine, and Shawn Daley, as they carve their own paths and dig into the modern indie publishing landscape — what’s fuelling this creative explosion, and how a new generation is keeping the DIY spirit loud, vital, and thriving.
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Emilia Strilchuk
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Dax Gordine
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RamĂłn PĂ©rez
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Shawn Daley
Hosted by Stephanie Gerk
MON, FEB 16, 12:45 pm | THEATRE 5 • SKETCH DUEL: MAX DUNBAR VS RAMÓN PÉREZ
Friendly, high-energy art battles where professional comic artists draw head-to-head, often with audience themes, showcasing speed and creativity, creating unique art for fans. Lucky audience members have a chance to win the art created on stage so make sure to arrive early!
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Max Dunbar
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RamĂłn PĂ©rez
Hosted by Anthony Ruttgaizer
