The Minnesota Comic Book Association presents: MNCBA FallCon 2025 11-12 October at the MN State Fairgrounds Grandstand

"The Graphic Novel: Then & Now" with Paul Fricke

What, exactly, is a graphic novel? Join us for this panel to learn from MCAD Comics Professor Paul Fricke about the genesis of the term; how it has come to be embraced by cartoonists, teachers, librarians, and publishers; and how it has changed the comics landscape from its beginnings to the present day.

"Spinning Plates: Life as a Freelancer" with Dave Wheeler

Dave Wheeler is a jack-of-all-trades in the comic and design industries now having worked across the board for the better part of two decades. His resume includes but is not limited to: Comic Creator, Toy Designer, Costume Designer, Storyboard Artist, Youtuber, along with many more titles!

Come have a conversation, ask questions and listen to stories about his many adventures and missteps on his journey to creating a successful career as a freelance professional.

"Finding Time for Creativity in a Busy World" with A L Raden

Whether you're juggling multiple jobs or projects, family needs, extracurriculars, or beyond, there's a lot of competing activities taking over our time. In this panel, multidisciplinary storyteller A L Raden (she/her) will lead a discussion on how to identify roadblocks that are getting in our way, along with ways to prioritize time and energy for creative pursuits that work with our needs, not against them.

"How (Not) to Make Webcomics: Lessons From 8 years of Doing it Wrong" with Nathan Lueth

From 2009-20017 Nathan Lueth Illustrated and co-created the Victorian-fantasy webcomic, Impure Blood... and got crickets for his efforts. In 2020 he brought the series to Kickstarter and has since raised over $100,000.

In this panel Nathan brings lessons from 16 years of middling results and eventual success in self publishing. Come along on this deep dive into how to structure a profitable self publishing model, how to build an audience, the fundamentals of crowdfunding, the best business practices, and most importantly, How (Not) To Make Webcomics.

"Draw a Monster Comic!" with Paul Fricke

Come to this panel with your pencils and sketchbook ready to draw! Just in time for the spooky season, join MCAD Comics Professor Paul Fricke to unlock your comics creativity! You’ll create crazy and confounding creatures, weird and wacky situations, and draw your own MONSTER COMIC!

"501st Legion, Rebel Legion, and Mando Mercs: Info and How to Join"

The 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, and Mando Mercs are international non-profit charity groups who make and wear screen-accurate Star Wars costumes to bring joy and raise money for those in need. Want to learn more? Have a question? You've come to the right place.

"It's Not Easy Being Green" with Bill Hedrick

Solid color makeup for cosplay can be hard to make look real. With 30+ years of experience, Master Costumer and Makeup Artist Bill Hedrick will transform his model into Beast Boy and give tips and tricks to make your makeup pop!

MNCBA FallCon 2025 Cosplay Contest

The MNCBA FallCon 2025 Cosplay Contest features four categories to compete in — Youth, Novice, Advanced, and Group — with over $600 in total cash prizes for our winners! Visit our Cosplay Contest page to learn more, then register by 12:00PM on Sunday at the Nomad Ghostbusters of Minnesota booth!

LIVE Charity Auction

The fan-favourite MNCBA live charity auction! Participate in our live auction to bid on original, one-of-a-kind artwork, sketch cards, and collectibles! Auction proceeds benefit the MNCBA and the Hero Initiative.