Garden State Comic Fest

07/18/2025

So much greatness is already being planned for 2026!!! You are going to want to save these dates!
Let the magic begin!

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07/18/2025

Ken Landgraf was the first artist to draw Wolverine in his 1st solo adventure without the X-Men in a stand alone story in Marvel Comic #335 released in the UK in 1979. Here is Ken's panel that took place at GSCF this year discussing it. If you missed it makes sure to tune in as it is quite good.

Ken Landgraf and Juan Pineda. Ken and Juan about Ken who is the artist to draw Wolverine in his first solo story in Marvel Comics #335, released in the UK in...

07/14/2025

A couple weeks ago at GSCF we hosted a panel called "Thanks for the Memories". This was a tribute to our good friend Greg Hildebrandt who recently passed. Greg was a huge supporter of GSCF ad we miss him dearly.
The panel consisted of Jean Scrocco (Greg's wife), Bob Budiansky, Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson, Tom Mandrake, and Michael Uslan.
We hope you enjoy it

A panel dedicated to the memory of Greg Hildebrandt. The panel consists of some of Greg's friends and family including his wife Jean, Bob Budiansky, Tom Mand...

07/12/2025

Great haul video from Collectors Confessions at this years GSCF Summer Edition! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNOHKIPk54c

Heading to Garden State Comic Fest **comic con**! Hoping to find a **key comics** and maybe finish a set. Stay tuned to the end for a special subscriber shou...

07/11/2025

Passes for GSCF Vineland are now on sale!!

This will be a great show filled with comics, art, collectables, and celebrity guests including Melissa Joan Hart!
We will have a lot more surprises in store as well coming soon.
All kids 12 and under are free!!
Get your passes today at:
https://www.gscfvineland.com/tickets

07/10/2025

The results are in!!
GSCF would like to congratulate Ghost Rider on winning the 2025 Best in Show Cosplay Contest!
The winner receives 2 VIP Passes for GSCF Summer 2026 along with 2 2day passes to any GSCF event from now until summer of 2026
The winner also will receive $300 in GSCF Bucks at next years event.
Coming in 2nd was Darkwing Duck and 3rd The Swedish Chef They also will receive two 2 day passes to next summers event as well as a general admission pass to any GSCF event.
Lets give a big congrats to Ghost Rider!! Our 2025 winner!!!

All 3 winners please email us at [email protected] so we can confirm your prizes and have them ready for you.

07/09/2025

Attention Veterans
The is renting out a theatre to see the new Superman movie. If interested please contact Doc below!

07/08/2025

It's time to play the music!
It's time to light the lights!
Here is what everyone has been writing to us for.
The GSCF "It aint easy being a puppeteer" panel staring Kevin Clash and Steve Whitmire
Hosted by Dave Maulbeck and Miike Lopesz

Join Steve Whitmire and Kevin Clash as they talk about the journey into their amazing careers bringing to life some of the most iconic characters of a genera...

07/07/2025

Garden State Comic Fest Vineland is proud to announce Melissa Joan Hart is coming to the Vineland Convention Center November 15-16th!
Melissa is known for starring as the title characters in the sitcoms Clarissa Explains It All, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Melissa & Joey. Her career began with commercials and progressed to Broadway productions before her television success. Melissa also voiced Saturn Girl in Superman: The Animated Series and Delia and Deidre Dennis / Dee Dee in Justice League Unlimited.
Beyond acting, Melissa has directed "Young Sheldon" and "The Goldbergs," as well as TV films such as "The Santa Con".
Melissa has received awards throughout her career, such as the Young Artist Award and a People's Choice Award. In 2021, she became the first celebrity to win the $1 million prize for her charity, Youth Villages, on "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune".
Melissa continues to entertain audiences and make a difference starring in numerous Lifetime movies including most recently "Killing the Competition". She is also starring in and executive producing a Netflix rom-com, and is an ambassador for World
Vision. Come meet Melissa November 15-16th where she will be signing autographs, and taking photos with fans.

Experience the excitement on June 28-29th, 2025, as Garden State Comic Fest celebrates its 11th year at our new home The Codey Arena in West Orange NJ. Right next to Turtleback Zoo!

07/06/2025

It is time for the Cosplay Showdown!
This year at Garden State Comic Fest the cosplays were so amazing our judges had real trouble narrowing the field so we have 7 amazing finalists.
HERE ARE THE RULES
1. Like the post.
2. Chose your favorite by commenting the number that is on their photo.
3. ONLY Comment with a number. Anyone saying anything other than a number will not counted.
Example: # (Correct) My choice is # (Incorrect). # is best (Incorrect).
4. You may only vote one time. If we see anyone voting more than that the vote will be removed.

The finalists are:
The Swedish Chef
Shredder
Ghost Rider
Captain America
Sarah from Labyrinth
Cybergoth Cenobite
Darkwing Duck

Good luck to all!!!