Rogue Comic Con

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Autism Society of Oregon Zen Zone
May
17

Autism Society of Oregon Zen Zone

The Autism Society of Oregon will have a Quiet Room as part of their booth complex, where those who are a little overwhelmed can take a break and recharge. They will also be providing fidget and sensory tools for those attendees with special needs.


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Lithi4Kids Free Kids Zone
May
17

Lithi4Kids Free Kids Zone

We are so proud that part of Rogue Comic Con's mission is to be as accessible and welcoming to all. A big focus of ours is literacy and the amazing tool that comic books can be for many kids that may not first have interest. We have partnered with many organizations that will be providing activities throughout the weekend.

Come play, do arts and crafts and activities with these amazing non-profits and businesses.

Friends of the Medford Library
Southern Oregon Geocaching
Curt Evans Cartoons
BASE
The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
TreeHouse Books
Access
Jackson County Library
SMART Reading
The Storytelling Guild
Family Nurturing Center
Jackson County Library Foundation

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Emmy-nominated Actor Janeshia Adams-Ginyard Autographs and Photos
May
17

Emmy-nominated Actor Janeshia Adams-Ginyard Autographs and Photos

Janeshia will be available for photos and autographs and will be our guest judge for Adult Cosplay Contest!

JANESHIA ADAMS-GINYARD is an Emmy-nominated actor and stuntwoman, voice actor, wrestler, and impact speaker from Southern California. Trained in taekwondo, fluent in American Sign Language and a former brakeman for the U.S. National Bobsled team, Janeshia has won three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She has had major roles in Hollywood that span from television, commercial, and film. She had two roles in the 2018 Marvel Studios feature film Black Panther. In 2021, she reprised her role as Nomble, a member of the Dora Milaje, in the Marvel Studios Disney+ series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Later that year, Janeshia was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her work on HBO’s Lovecraft Country. She later starred in the films Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Letters at Christmas opposite Dean Cain, and the action sci-fi Lunar Lockdown.

Janeshia played the role of Officer Conn on the Grey’s Anatomy spinoff, Station 19 and was the stunt double for Aunjanue Ellis in Lee Daniel’s horror film, The Deliverance. She voices the female Eric Cartman character in South Park: Joining the Panderverse special event for the animated television series South Park and was introduced as the character Zora in the third season of the ABC Emmy-winning sitcom, Abbott Elementary. Her book, Don’t Wait For The Period, Leave At The Comma.: Your rulebook on disengaging from negativity and taking your power back is an Amazon bestseller. Janeshia is a member of the SAG-AFTRA National Stunt Committee and has moderated panels for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.

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Downtown Bounty Quest
May
17

Downtown Bounty Quest

Join in the fun! Pick up a map at the Rogue Comic Con information table then visit the six businesses downtown to get a sticker to complete the image. Once you complete your quest fill out the form to be put into a raffle for comic con prizes!

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Author Timothy Zahn signing autographs at Rogue Comic Con
May
17

Author Timothy Zahn signing autographs at Rogue Comic Con

Author Timothy Zahn Signing Autographs -He has published seventy novels, over a hundred short stories and novelettes, and eight collections of short fiction. Best known for his sixteen Star Wars novels, he is also the author of the Quadrail series, the Cobra series, the Conquerors trilogy, the Sibyl’s War trilogy, the young-adult Dragonback series, and the current Icarus Saga.

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Geocoin Challenge sponsored by Travel Medford
May
17

Geocoin Challenge sponsored by Travel Medford

Looking to explore your perhaps hidden, nerdy side? Well then you're in luck!!
Come join us Saturday and Sunday, May 17th and 18th, and 'Be Your Own Hero'

Socks will be setting up a booth in Pear Blossom Park for Rogue Comic Con to talk geocaching with folks and hand out passports to an awesome and amazing 2-DAY ONLY Geocoin challenge!
There are ONLY 200 LIMITED EDITION--100 per day--trackable Geocoins specially minted for this TWO DAY EVENT. Passports will be available starting at 10:30 am with the completion of the meet and greet.

The Plan in a Nutshell:
Who: All of you, and your neighbor too!
What: A social gathering of like-minded folks to share stories, make friends, and discover new likes while earning a brand new shiny Geocoin!

Where: Pear Blossom Park, Medford, Oregon

When: May 17th 10am - 5pm & May 18th 9am - 4pm (or whenever coins run out!)

Why: To share in the love of the game during an event as amazing as Rogue Comic Con!

Come for the Meet and Greet, stay for the 2-DAY ONLY Geocoin challenge with a specially designed geocoin just for this two day event!! LIMITED EDITION BABY! And you know how much Socks enjoys designing coins for his events!! Just wait til you see this one!

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Doodle Your Own Hero at Central Art Supply
May
17

Doodle Your Own Hero at Central Art Supply

Help us form an artsy team of heroes on one HUGE canvas!

Central Art is hosting a FREE art activity in the gallery during Rogue Comic Con in Medford, Saturday & Sunday May 17th & 18th!

In addition to the Fan Art contest display, there will be a large canvas set up where you can create your own superhero as part of a community mural! You can choose from several superhero "blanks" already drawn on the canvas, and fill in a hero with your unique colors and flair!

Stop by anytime Saturday 5/17 between 10am and 5pm, or Sunday 5/18 between 10am and 4pm to take part in the mural.

This FREE activity is open to all ages during the Rogue Comic Con event. Please keep it PG for everyone to be able to admire, and most of all have fun!

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Iaido Japanese Sword Demonstration
May
17

Iaido Japanese Sword Demonstration

Iaido, has its origins in 16th-century feudal Japan and encompasses a diverse range of swordsmanship styles. This ancient art imparts the skills of drawing, cutting, and sheathing a Traditional Japanese sword of feudal Japan, such as a Katana. At the heart of this Iaido, lies the teaching of high-pressure situational awareness, achieved through the mastery of quickly drawing the sword in response to an impending attack or intention of attack.

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Romance Authors Panel Discussion with Megan Crane, Maisey Yates and Jackie Ashenden
May
17

Romance Authors Panel Discussion with Megan Crane, Maisey Yates and Jackie Ashenden

Have you ever wondered how romance authors got their ideas for their stories?

Join in as local authors Megan Crane, Maisey Yates and visiting author Jackie Ashenden dig in to the genre and why romance makes a good story GREAT!

Panel discussion moderated by Eileen Bobek owner of Rebel Heart Books in Jacksonville

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Drink & Draw at Rogue Comic Con After Hours
May
17

Drink & Draw at Rogue Comic Con After Hours

Artists! Decompress after Rogue Comic Con and draw with comic artists Jeff Johnson and Scott Kolins in a casual atmosphere. Copper Plank in the Elks Lodge will be setting aside a space to kick back have a tasty beverage and draw from 6-8pm. No registration required. Everyone welcome!

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Doodle Your Own Hero at Central Art Supply
May
18

Doodle Your Own Hero at Central Art Supply

Help us form an artsy team of heroes on one HUGE canvas!

Central Art is hosting a FREE art activity in the gallery during Rogue Comic Con in Medford, Saturday & Sunday May 17th & 18th!

In addition to the Fan Art contest display, there will be a large canvas set up where you can create your own superhero as part of a community mural! You can choose from several superhero "blanks" already drawn on the canvas, and fill in a hero with your unique colors and flair!

Stop by anytime Saturday 5/17 between 10am and 5pm, or Sunday 5/18 between 10am and 4pm to take part in the mural.

This FREE activity is open to all ages during the Rogue Comic Con event. Please keep it PG for everyone to be able to admire, and most of all have fun!

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Downtown Bounty Quest
May
18

Downtown Bounty Quest

Join in the fun! Pick up a map at the Rogue Comic Con information table then visit the six businesses downtown to get a sticker to complete the image. Once you complete your quest fill out the form to be put into a raffle for comic con prizes!

View Event →
Emmy-nominated Actor Janeshia Adams-Ginyard Autographs and Photos (Copy)
May
18

Emmy-nominated Actor Janeshia Adams-Ginyard Autographs and Photos (Copy)

Janeshia will be available for photos and autographs and will be our guest judge for Adult Cosplay Contest!

JANESHIA ADAMS-GINYARD is an Emmy-nominated actor and stuntwoman, voice actor, wrestler, and impact speaker from Southern California. Trained in taekwondo, fluent in American Sign Language and a former brakeman for the U.S. National Bobsled team, Janeshia has won three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She has had major roles in Hollywood that span from television, commercial, and film. She had two roles in the 2018 Marvel Studios feature film Black Panther. In 2021, she reprised her role as Nomble, a member of the Dora Milaje, in the Marvel Studios Disney+ series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Later that year, Janeshia was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her work on HBO’s Lovecraft Country. She later starred in the films Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Letters at Christmas opposite Dean Cain, and the action sci-fi Lunar Lockdown.

Janeshia played the role of Officer Conn on the Grey’s Anatomy spinoff, Station 19 and was the stunt double for Aunjanue Ellis in Lee Daniel’s horror film, The Deliverance. She voices the female Eric Cartman character in South Park: Joining the Panderverse special event for the animated television series South Park and was introduced as the character Zora in the third season of the ABC Emmy-winning sitcom, Abbott Elementary. Her book, Don’t Wait For The Period, Leave At The Comma.: Your rulebook on disengaging from negativity and taking your power back is an Amazon bestseller. Janeshia is a member of the SAG-AFTRA National Stunt Committee and has moderated panels for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.

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Author Timothy Zahn signing autographs at Rogue Comic Con
May
18

Author Timothy Zahn signing autographs at Rogue Comic Con

Author Timothy Zahn Signing Autographs -He has published seventy novels, over a hundred short stories and novelettes, and eight collections of short fiction. Best known for his sixteen Star Wars novels, he is also the author of the Quadrail series, the Cobra series, the Conquerors trilogy, the Sibyl’s War trilogy, the young-adult Dragonback series, and the current Icarus Saga.

View Event →
Lithi4Kids Free Kids Zone
May
18

Lithi4Kids Free Kids Zone

We are so proud that part of Rogue Comic Con's mission is to be as accessible and welcoming to all. A big focus of ours is literacy and the amazing tool that comic books can be for many kids that may not first have interest. We have partnered with many organizations that will be providing activities throughout the weekend.

Come play, do arts and crafts and activities with these amazing non-profits and businesses.

Friends of the Medford Library
Southern Oregon Geocaching
Curt Evans Cartoons
BASE
The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
TreeHouse Books
Access
Jackson County Library
SMART Reading
The Storytelling Guild
Family Nurturing Center
Jackson County Library Foundation

View Event →
Autism Society of Oregon Zen Space
May
18

Autism Society of Oregon Zen Space

The Autism Society of Oregon will have a Quiet Room as part of their booth complex, where those who are a little overwhelmed can take a break and recharge. They will also be providing fidget and sensory tools for those attendees with special needs.


View Event →
Free DC's Justice League Photo-Ops
May
18

Free DC's Justice League Photo-Ops

On Sunday join us for FREE DC's Justice League photo-ops with our Rogue Comic Con Cosplay Team! Join Superman 2025, Wonder Woman, Hawk Girl, Green Arrow, and Batman in the photo-op area for two different times. 930am - 1030am and 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Iaido Japanese Sword Demonstration
May
18

Iaido Japanese Sword Demonstration

Iaido, has its origins in 16th-century feudal Japan and encompasses a diverse range of swordsmanship styles. This ancient art imparts the skills of drawing, cutting, and sheathing a Traditional Japanese sword of feudal Japan, such as a Katana. At the heart of this Iaido, lies the teaching of high-pressure situational awareness, achieved through the mastery of quickly drawing the sword in response to an impending attack or intention of attack.

View Event →
Geocoin Challenge sponsored by Travel Medford
May
18

Geocoin Challenge sponsored by Travel Medford

Looking to explore your perhaps hidden, nerdy side? Well then you're in luck!!
Come join us Saturday and Sunday, May 17th and 18th, and 'Be Your Own Hero'

Socks will be setting up a booth in Pear Blossom Park for Rogue Comic Con to talk geocaching with folks and hand out passports to an awesome and amazing 2-DAY ONLY Geocoin challenge!
There are ONLY 200 LIMITED EDITION--100 per day--trackable Geocoins specially minted for this TWO DAY EVENT. Passports will be available starting at 10:30 am with the completion of the meet and greet.

The Plan in a Nutshell:
Who: All of you, and your neighbor too!
What: A social gathering of like-minded folks to share stories, make friends, and discover new likes while earning a brand new shiny Geocoin!

Where: Pear Blossom Park, Medford, Oregon

When: May 17th 10am - 5pm & May 18th 9am - 4pm (or whenever coins run out!)

Why: To share in the love of the game during an event as amazing as Rogue Comic Con!

Come for the Meet and Greet, stay for the 2-DAY ONLY Geocoin challenge with a specially designed geocoin just for this two day event!! LIMITED EDITION BABY! And you know how much Socks enjoys designing coins for his events!! Just wait til you see this one!

View Event →
Free DC's Justice League Photo-Ops
May
18

Free DC's Justice League Photo-Ops

On Sunday join us for FREE DC's Justice League photo-ops with our Rogue Comic Con Cosplay Team! Join Superman 2025, Wonder Woman, Hawk Girl, Green Arrow, and Batman in the photo-op area for two different times. 930am - 1030am and 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Q & A With Comic Artists Jeff Johnson & Scott Kolins
May
18

Q & A With Comic Artists Jeff Johnson & Scott Kolins

Listen in as comic artists Jeff Johnson & Scott Kolins discuss what it takes to create comic art.

JEFFREY JOHNSON is an American comic book artist, known for his work on publications such as Marvel Comics' Wonder Man, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Weapon X. Earlier in his career, he illustrated Malibu Comics' Solitaire and Crossgen's Way of the Rat, and has also illustrated books for DC Comics, including Green Lantern.

SCOTT KOLINS, award winning comic book creator, known for his art on THE FLASH, THE AVENGERS, JUSTICE LEAGUE, MARVEL TEAM-UP, ROGUES REVENGE & BLUE BEETLE. He studied at the Joe Kubert School and was a Romita Raider at Marvel Comics. Scott has also written and drawn books like ADAM.3, SOLOMON GRUNDY, CITIZEN COLD, SUPERMAN-BATMAN and LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT, and has worked for LUCASFILM and for The FLASH T.V. Show. You can find Scott KOLINS on the Web and on social media to see his latest books!

You can find them at their booth both days, located behind the mainstage.

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Q & A with Timothy Zahn
May
18

Q & A with Timothy Zahn

Not only will Timothy Zahn be signing autographs and taking photos at Rogue Comic Con he will be having a Q & A moderated by Walt's Apartment Productions member Amber Robles Myre. This is going to be epic so don't miss out!

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