List of defunct comic book conventions

This is a list of noteworthy defunct comic book conventions[nb 1] (as distinct from anime conventions, furry conventions, gaming conventions, horror conventions, multigenre conventions, and science fiction conventions). This a companion to List of comic book conventions.

Africa

Ivory Coast

• Coco Bulles (2001–2007)

Europe

United Kingdom

• British Comic Art Convention, England (1968–1981)
• CAPTION, England (1992–2017)
• Comic Expo (Bristol International Comic & Small Press Expo), Bristol, England (2004–2014) — successor to Comic Festival
• Comic Festival, Bristol, England (1999–2004) — began as "Comic 99"
• Comic Mart, London (1972–c. 1987)
• Hi-Ex, Inverness, Scotland (2008–2012)
• United Kingdom Comic Art Convention (UKCAC), London, England (1985–1998) — final convention took place in Manchester

North America

Canada

• Toronto Comic Con, Toronto (2003–2012) — acquired by Wizard Entertainment in 2009

United States

• Academy Con, New York City (1965–1967)
• Adventure Con, Knoxville, Tennessee (2002–2012)
• Atlanta Fantasy Fair, Atlanta (1975–1995)
• Boston Comic Con, Boston (2007–2017)
• Comic Art Convention, New York City (1968–1983) — also held in Philadelphia from 1977–1979
• Comix Fair, Houston (1983–c. 1996) — replaced the defunct Houstoncon
• Creation Con, New York City (1971–1988) — variously named "Big Comicon Creation Convention," "Creation Comic Book & Pop Culture Convention," "Creation '78,", etc.
• Dallas Fantasy Fair, Dallas (1982–1995)
• Detroit Triple Fan Fair, Detroit (1965–1978)
• FantaCon, Albany, New York (1979–1990; 2013)
• Houstoncon, Houston (1967–1982)
• Magnum Opus Con, Georgia and South Carolina (1986–2001)
• Metro Con, Washington. D.C. (1970–1971) — produced by teenager Gary Groth; attendees included Phil Seuling, Bud Plant, and Dave Cockrum[1]
• Multicon, Oklahoma City (1970–1982)
• New York International Sci-Fi and Fantasy Creators Convention, Madison Square Garden, New York City (1999–2000)
• OrlandoCon, Orlando (1974–1994)
• Ramapo Comic Con (1987–c. 1998), Ramapo High School, Spring Valley, New York — sponsored by the Ramapo High School Comic Book Club; known for its annual roster of high-profile comic creator guests[2]
• Stumptown Comics Fest, Portland, Oregon (2004–2013)
• UnCommonCon, Dallas (2000–2001)
• Wildcat Comic Con, Williamsport, Pennsylvania (2012–2014)

Notes

1. A convention is presumed noteworthy if it has received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the convention and satisfies the inclusion criteria for a stand-alone article. Other conditions may apply.

References

1. Jacobson, Aileen. "Serious Comics Fans," Washington Post (August 16, 1971), p. B2.
2. Rimmels, Beth Hannan. "Stripped: Cruising in Queens, Etc.," Long Island Voice (May 14–20, 1998).