The Marketplace – July 2025

The Marketplace

July 2025


(Layout and vendors are subject to change without notice)
Artists and Vendors to be announced soon!

 

A-A-rons TOYS
Anime Emporium
Art of Mental Pablum
Author Anna Mittower
Bear Butt Comics
Beardy Weirdy’s Comics & Toys
Big Nerd Thing
Byron Draws
C3-Casey’s Custom Creations
Chris McJunkin
Comix Coaster Fandom
Crazy Crochet Chix
Creative Passions
Dead Ed’s
Dragon’s Den
Duae Designs
Eddie Deezen
Goblins Treasure Chest
Great State Paranormal
Hero Clash Comics
JGS 3D Modelling
Just Some Rocks
KAG
Klaws of Kreation
Lark the Hair Fairy
Matthew Atchley
Moon Bunny Crafts
Panda Art Spresso
Red Wolf Studios
RVK Comics & Toys
Signcerity
Silly M Designs
Sleepy Frog Shop
Summit Gaming And Collectibles
The Dice Hut
The Dungeon Rose
The Spectacular Stache
Two Tiger Moon
Vladimir Koloff
Wilkes Beads and Beyond
Wilson’s Toy Store
Zeus Print Shop

 

A-A-rons TOYS

Booth 39

We are a husband and wife team that loves the comic con scene. We enjoy bringing you collectibles at an affordable price. Cheaper than any box store.

Thank you!

 

Anime

Emporium

Booth 2

We are a small family looking forward to helping you build your collection of favorite anime characters! Whether this is funko pops, figurines, or model kits, we want you to have fun and enjoy your anime experience! We enjoy interacting and talking to you in order to give you the utmost best when buying from us. You can visit us online when we are not attending conventions!

https://www.instagram.com/ani.emp/
https://www.facebook.com/anime.emp
https://twitter.com/Ani_Emp

 

 

Art of
Mental
Pablum

Table 37

Chris Reader is a freelance artist living in North Carolina. He likes to refer to himself as a corporate flunky aspiring to be a starving artist. Chris has had a successful 30 plus year career in retail and when he isn’t chained to his cubicle desk he likes to escape to comic shows across the Southeast of the U.S. meeting comic fans, like himself, and selling his art as a side hustle.

Chris is currently working on a life-long dream of publishing his own superhero comic. He’s published the first issue of his comic, The Vigilantes, and is looking forward to finishing the initial arc. The comic and its story is a love letter to all the comics he read growing up.

 

 

Author

Anna Mittower

Table 12

Anna Mittower started off as a bookworm, graduated with a BA in Creative Writing, and then took a detour as an ESL teacher overseas for a few years. Now she works in the basement of a library cataloging books and luxuriating in fiction. Writing has been the one constant throughout her travels.

https://www.annamittower.com/
https://www.instagram.com/annamittowerauthor/
https://www.facebook.com/annamittowerauthor
https://discord.gg/mK3GENd

 

 

Bear
Butt
Comics

Table 29

Self published comic book artist and writer, whose work has also been published by Indelible Comics and Saturday Comics.

 

 

Beardy
Weirdy’s
Comics
& Toys

Booth 4

Beardy Weirdy’s Comics is based in the Concord, NC area and can be seen at many of the conventions across the southeast. They currently have two retail locations, one in Concord and one in Kannapolis.

They specialize in comic books, vintage toys and retro video games.

www.instagram.com/beardyweirdyscomics
www.facebook.com/beardyweirdyscomics

 

 

Big Nerd
Thing

 

Table 20

Retired Correctional Sergeant who has collected items over his past several years and now has turned that passion into selling and meeting other like minded nerds. Loves buying collections and finding them homes where they can be appreciated.

 

 

Byron Draws

 

Table 25

An illustrator and comic artist located in Statesville, NC. Known for drawing classic cars, superheroes, and characters from old Saturday Morning cartoons. Ask for a free B&W print for your kids to color themselves! 

https://byrondraws.com/
Facebook: @byrondraws57
Instagram: @byrondraws
Twitter: @ByronDraws57

 

 

C3
Casey’s
Custom
Creations

Outdoor Booth O-2

We create premade and custom ordered sublimation items from bookmarks, to windspinners and so much more. If you can imagine it we can make it.

Facebook: @C3-CaseysCustomeCreations
Instagram: @Caseyscustomcreations

 

 

 

Chris
McJunkin

Table 28

Chris McJunkin is a freelance comic illustrator, sequential artist, painter, letterer, & graphic designer.

https://www.junkdrawerstudio.com
Facebook: @chris.mcjunkin.3
Instagram: @junkdrawerstudios
Bluesky: chrismcjunkin.bsky.social

 

 

Comix
Coaster
Fandom

Outdoor Booth O-3

Handmade comic book and fandom themed coasters and home decor.

Facebook: @comixcoasterfandom
Instagram: @comixcoasterfandom
Etsy: COMIXCOASTERFANDOM

 

 

Crazy
Crochet

Table 33

Everything crocheted ..characters hats many sizes to fit child to adult. Mostly Pokémon many others to choose from. I am always excited for special orders. A chance to crochet something new.

My Great Grandma taught me to crochet when I was 7 yrs old and I have just kept it up.

www.instagram.com/CrazyCrochet

 

 

Creative
Passions

Table 8

Hi,

My names Becky. I do free hand art from acrylic, oil and charcoal . You could see anything from fan art to something I dreamed up at my table. The possibilities are endless and I appreciate anyone who stops to just say hello.

 

 

Dead Ed’s
Alternative
Clothing and
Accessories

 

Table 22

We sell tee shirts and accessories

Facebook: @deadeds

 

 

Dragons
Den

Booth 32

We are Dragon’s Den of Boone, NC! We sell TCGs, Board Games, TTRPGs, Wargames, Dice, Paints, Miniatures, Gunpla and Collectibles!

www.instagram.com/dragonsdenboone/
www.facebook.com/DragonsDenBoone/
discord.gg/CSsdvTtYrB

 

 

Duae
Designs

Table 9

Duae Designs is a two person artist team who live local in Wilkes County. Both Cat and Eric enjoy working with a variety of materials and learning new skills that range from fiber arts like sewing and crochet, to wire weaving and bead looming.

duaecat.etsy.com
Facebook: Duae Designs
Instagram: @duaecat
Twitter: @duaecat

 

 

Eddie
Deezen

Table 26

Edward Harry “Eddie” Deezen is an American character actor, voice actor, and comedian. Recognized for his movie roles in Grease, Grease 2, 1941, and WarGames, Eddie is also a prolific voice actor known for the voices of Mandark in the Cartoon Network animated series Dexter’s Laboratory, the Know-It-All Kid in The Polar Express, and Ned in Kim Possible. He has also starred in a number of independent cult films including Surf II: The End of the Trilogy, Mob Boss, Beverly Hills Vamp, and Teenage Exorcist.

Eddie is also an authority on The Beatles, the Three Stooges, The Marx Brothers and Martiin and Lewis.

 

 

Goblins
Treasure
Chest

Booth 5

We buy, sell , trade MTG, pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh cards. Handmade items earrings, jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, pillowcases, scrunchies.comic book cars, figures. Stop by and say hello.

Facebook: GoblinsTreasureChest

 

 

Great
State
Paranormal

Table 7

Sicut Superius et Inferius

Great State Paranormal is one of the top paranormal teams in North Carolina. They offer many various services in the paranormal space. Their most common offering are public paranormal investigations where anyone can experience what it is like to be a paranormal investigator and investigate well known haunted locations. This is a hands-on experience where the public gets to use ghost hunting tools and learn techniques that help get answers from the other side. They also offer private investigations if you believe that your home or property is haunted. They also offer spiritual home cleansings and are able to offer the Rite of Exorcism to assist those who have negative spiritual attachments.

Aside from their passion for working with the paranormal, they are also passionate about preserving local folklore and history. They have assisted with the writing of a book on local ghost stories and are preparing for a YouTube series to launch later this year (Legends, Lore, & More). If you would like to learn more about anything that Great State Paranormal does, please stop by their check out their website, stop by their booth, or attend their panel!

www.greatstateparanormal.com
Facebook: @GreatStateParanormal
Twitter:@GSParanormalNC

 

 

Hero Clash Comics

Booth 18

Comic books, Marvel Legends, McFarlane Figures, Magic cards, Sports Cards, Hot Wheels, and so much more! New Release comic books come in every Wednesday and subscription holder can save up to 20%. Call to start your own comic book subscription today, Free! Located in Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro, NC – Hero Clash Collectibles is a store that offers a wide variety of collectible comic books, comic figures, sports cards, sports figures, horror/sci-fi figures, and more – all at affordable prices!

HeroclashCollectibles.com
Facebook: @heroclashcollectibles

 

 

JGS
3D
Modelling

Table 34

JGS 3d modeling is a 3d printing and 3d design company located in Hickory NC. We make anything from costume pieces, props, and figurines. From dinosaurs, to comics, to movies, and videogames. If you can name it we can do it.

jgs3dmodeling.com
Facebook: @JGS3DMODELING
Etsy: jgs3dmodeling

 

 

Just Some Rocks

Outdoor Booth O-1

We sell assorted stone carvings. Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, unicorns, dragons.

Facebook

 

KAG

Lobby

The Klingon Assault Group is a not-for-profit fan organization. The IKV Executioner, a chapter of KAG, supports Kwanzaa Family Inn women’s shelter. Look for their table of Klingon and Star Trek Alien memorabilia and recruitment information for the Klingon Assault Group.

www.kag.org
Facebook: @link

 

 

Klaws of
Kreation

Table 21

Kev Lyerly, aka Klaws of Kreation, is from the Winston Salem area. His works include the comic series Copper Song and fan art at various sizes.

https://www.facebook.com/klawsofkreation

 

Lark the
Hair Fairy

Outdoor Booth O-4

Lark the Hair Fairy flies in for special events to spread sparkles and smiles! While tips are appreciated no payment is necessary for any of larks offerings to the human folk (of any age!) Hair tinsel, unicorn snot, and Hair glitters!

 

Matthew
Atchley

Table 30

Matthew Atchley is an artist and actor raised in Strawberry Plains, TN. As a child, he often loved escaping into the worlds of television, film, and comics. Matthew enjoyed theater throughout his high school and college days and garnered roles in many productions.

http://www.artofmatthewatchley.com
https://www.instagram.com/matthewatchleyofficial
https://www.facebook.com/theartofmatthewatchley

 

 

Moon
Bunny
Crafts

Table 24

Moon Bunny Crafts is a small online shop with a focus on nerdy and/or quirky jewelry and designs. Owner and artist Brittany has been working with crafts for decades. Her desire to bring people joy spill out into her designs, which is a mix of strange yet mystical.

Facebook: @MoonBunnyCrafts
Instagram: @moon.bunny.crafts

 

 

Panda
Art Spresso

Table 23

Hello! I am a small business artist who loves working with clay the most. I make figurines, charms/keychains, key caps, and earrings. I also like making stickers and buttons as well!

www.facebook.com/PandaArtSpresso
instagram.com/pandaartspresso
www.tiktok.com/@panda_artspresso

 

Red Wolf
Studios

Table 11

I sell a variety of merch inspired by various anime and video games, plus original plant inspired items.

theartofkatelynndaniel.weebly.com
www.etsy.com/shop/RedWolfStudiosx
www.facebook.com/RedWolfStudiosx
www.instagram.com/RedWolfStudiosx
www.twitch.tv/redwolfstudiosx

 

 

RVK Comics
&Toys

Table 16

RVK Comics and Toys specializes in vintage comics, key issues, toys, and a variety of collectibles. Catch us at comic and toy shows across North and South Carolina!

Facebook: @RVKComics

 

Signcerity

Table 15

Signcerity is a full-service signs & graphics shop that usually focuses on B2B sales; but we love going to events like this to sell stickers, meet wonderful people, and raise money for charity.

www.signcerity.com
www.facebook.com/signcerity
www.instagram.com/signcerity

 

Silly M
Designs

Booth 1

Custom Tumblers, Cups, Glasses, coaster, keychains, and more.

www.sillymdesignsllc.com
www.facebook.com/sillymdesigns

 

Sleepy
Frog Shop

Table 13

Howdy hey! I’m Marina, a slightly sleep-deprived artist who enjoys making silly little creatures. If you’re looking for cute stickers, prints, and/or handmade clay jewelry and figures, my table is the place to go!

Etsy: sleepyfrogshop
Instagram: @sleepyfrogshop
Instagram: @beepysleepy

 

Summit
Gaming And
Collectibles

Booth 10

We are a local shop in Wilkesboro where we sell video games, table top games, anime and more

summit-mountain-outpost-retro-store.business.site/
www.facebook.com/SummitGamingNC

 

The Dice Hut

Booth 35

The Dice Hut is a gaming supply store that can be found at some of your favorite conventions. They sell assorted dice, dice towers and trays, and so much more!

thedicehut.com

 

The Dungeon
Rose

Outdoor Booth O-5

The Dungeon Rose sells a variety of cute, geeky, and weird stuff and is run by husband and wife duo Joe and Ronni. They make a variety of geeky things like dice, cryptid themed things, and more!

Etsy: thedungeonrose
Instagram: @thedungeonrose
Facebook: @thedungeonrose
TikTok: @thedungeonrose

 

The
Spectacular
Stache

Table 3

Dennis Warren aka Dionysis Metalcult aka The Spectacular Stache is a walking three dimensional holographic hallucination with a multiple personality disorder. He is an artist, writer, comic book creator, heavy metal alchemist, and professional wrestling personality. Stache created Metalcult Comix and Flippy The Dachshund (both available at Crypto Comics). He has published multiple short stories and novels, and is currently drawing more comics and writing more books. He is also creating music with the dynamic rock music phenomenon Worlds Decay. In addition, Stache is now scouting talent to provide management and consultation leading to a world championship title reign. Follow the adventures of The Spectacular Stache through images, words, music, and live entertainment spectacle. Thou shalt surely be amused.

spectacularstache.com
flippydog.com
facebook.com/metalcult
amazon.com/author/denniswarren
www.patreon.com/c/thespectacularstache

 

 

Two Tiger
Moon

Table 36

Two Tiger Moon Studio is a family operated business specializing in TTRPG accessories, JRPG fandoms, and fantasy art

www.instagram.com/twotigermoon
www.facebook.com/twotigermoon
bsky.app/profile/twotigermoon.bsky.social

 

Vladimir Koloff

Retired Professional Wrestling Superstar

Booth 38

Retired International Professional Wrestling Superstar formally of the NWA, WCW, WWF, IWA, UWF, NAWA, Smokey Mountain Pro Wrestling, and Multiple International Wrestling organizations and territories. Preformed Competed and Appeared in 153 Countries, All Fifty States and The Seven Continents Globally.

Nephew of WWF Legend and World Heavyweight Champion Ivan “The Russian Bear” Koloff, and Brother of NWA & WCW Superstar “The Russian Nightmare” Nikita Koloff.

 

Wilkes
Beads and
Beyond

Table 14

Local artist specializing in unique jewelry focused on fantasy and pop culture.

wilkesbeadsandbeyond.etsy.com
www.instagram.com/artylundy

 

Wilson’s
Toy Store

Booth 6

I sell new and vintage toys, video games, books, comics and movies. I have a booth at Key City Antique Mall. I also enjoy selling at flea markets.

 

Zeus
Print
Shop

Table 19

Make 3d prints, candles, animations and comics.

www.zeusprintshops.com
www.encegaming.com