MondoCon is almost here, and we’re pleased to debut three posters that will be available to attendees at this year’s convention. For those unfamiliar with MondoCon, it’s a “a celebration of everything Mondo loves, including movies, art, comics, music, toys and food. It's a weekend curated with fans in mind, featuring incredible artists and creators from around the world, panels, screenings, food trucks, live score and interactive events.”
Attendees will get first crack at these posters (leftovers are usually sold online following the convention), and I imagine these three will be highly in demand. There’s (deep breath) Mondo X Cyclops Print Works Print #38: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Tom Whalen, a Justice League poster by Lee Bermejo, and, for the first time ever, Mondo has done a Goodfellas poster. Marc Aspinall tackled the art, and it looks gorgeous.
Check out the posters below. MondoCon runs November 4th and 5th and will be held in the Austin American-Statesman building located at 305 S. Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, TX.
Tom Whalen's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Artist: Tom Whalen
- 36"x24" Screen Print
- Edition of 395
- $65
Lee Bermejo's Justice League
- Artist: Lee Bermejo
- 36"x24" Screen Print
- Edition of 400
- $55
Marc Aspinall's Goodfellas
- Artist: Marc Aspinall
- 24"x36" Screen Print
- Edition of 225
- $50
Panels
Here's a list of panels attendees will be able to check out during MondoCon:
PANELS
All panels will take place at the Austin American-Statesman building.
RSVPs for panels will be available here on Tuesday, October 17th.
NOTE: 80% of the seats will be held for RSVPs, which will guarantee a seat in the theater. There will be a standby line outside the theater for the remaining 20% of seats, plus any no-show RSVP spots. A MondoCon wristband and ticket are both required for entry.
The Art of Games - Saturday, 11AM
Get a first-hand look at one of the year’s most highly anticipated board games “The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31”. Insights on board gaming, the game design process and the development of art for games will be discussed. In addition, a sneak preview of the slate of new games to be released by Mondo in 2018 with Brand Director Jay Shaw, VP of Business Development Tim Wiesch, Game Designer Joe Van Wetering, Creative Director of Games Luke Byers, and artist Justin Erickson.
Underscore: A Soundtrack Panel - Saturday, 12:10PM
Mo Shafeek and Spencer Hickman from the Mondo Music Group discuss how they approach creating new artwork for soundtrack reissues from concept to completion. They will be joined by artist Alan Hynes and a panel consisting of the best soundtrack labels in the world right now, with sneak peeks into a few active projects and announcements about whats to come in 2018.
After a 60-minute panel discussion, the floor will be open to audience questions.
The Art of Toymaking - Saturday, 1:30PM
A behind-the-scenes look at the Mondo collectibles line with Creative Director of Toys/Collectibles Brock Otterbacher, Production/Design Manager Michael Bonanno, sculptor Phil Ramirez and artist Scarecrowoven. This panel will give fans a first look at a few upcoming releases and insight into the toy-making process!
Comics: Behind the Panels Panel - Saturday, 2:50PM
Editor Will Dennis hosts award-winning artists Lee Bermejo, Becky Cloonan, Francesco Francavilla, Jock, Eric Powell, and Cameron Stewart to discuss the inspiration and process behind their illustration work in comics as well as their approach to making stunning movie posters. From classic properties like Batman and Superman to exciting new series like Suiciders, Southern Cross, The Black Beetle, Wytches, The Goon, and Fight Club 2, these incredibly talented creators are leaving their indelible marks on comics and posters.
Mondo Live: Draw & Design - Sunday, 1:30PM
The Live Draw panel returns with artists Becky Cloonan, Alan Hynes, and Jay Shaw collaborating to design a poster live on stage. The audience will have the opportunity to choose a property and then watch the creative process unfold from start to...basically finish.
Mondo Talk - Sunday, 4PM
The Mondo poster team of Mitch Putnam, Rob Jones, Jay Shaw, & Eric Garza discuss the creative process behind Mondo’s work and how they work with artists and arrive at final images. The panel will include a presentation of alternate concepts and a look at some of the biggest releases of the year!