Media Release -- The Baltimore Comic-Con is pleased to provide information about partner hotel discounts for the 2012 show, taking place September 8-9, 2012 at the Baltimore Convention Center in downtown Baltimore.
Partner hotels for the 2012 Baltimore Comic-Con are divided into two categories this year.
Downtown Hotels
The Baltimore Comic-Con has made arrangements with a number of downtown hotels in close proximity to the Baltimore Convention Center.
Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor
Please use the following reservation link to receive the Baltimore Comic-Con rate: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=3510446
Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel
Please use the "Baltimore Comic-Con" group rate or the following reservation link:
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1205258988&key=E69F5
Holiday Inn Inner Harbor
Please make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 1-800-HOLIDAY or locally at 410-685-3500 and using the group code "CON".
Airport (BWI) Hotels
The Baltimore Comic-Con has made arrangements with two well-appointed airport hotels. These hotels are adjacent to Route 295, which provides for a direct drive to the Baltimore Convention Center area. Additionally, they are convenient to mass transit to Baltimore via the Light Rail.
Springhill Suites at BWI
Please make reservations by calling 410-694-0555, following the prompts to Reservations, and asking for the "Baltimore Comic-Con" rate for September 7th and 8th. You can also book online at http://springhillsuites.com/bwiss, defining your reservation dates on the left-hand column, and selecting "Special Rates," which will expand to allow for a Group Code. Use Group Code "BCCBCCA" for rooms with a king-sized bed or "BCCBCCB" for rooms with 2 queen-sized beds.
Hilton Garden Inn BWI
Please book your reservation online at http://www.bwiairport.gardeninn.com/ using group code "BCC", or
call 410-691-0500 and reference the "Baltimore Comic-Con" group rate.
The New York Yankees are in town the entire weekend, and we expect demand for rooms near the Baltimore Convention Center to be high due to its proximity to Camden Yards. We are fortunate to have numerous mass transit options available to our guests who opt to stay at hotels not in the immediate vicinity of the Baltimore Convention Center, including the Airport Hotels -- please see http://www.bccenter.org/links.php?cID=4 for details.
For those who have noted that hotel prices are higher this year, this can also be attributed to the New York Yankees visit to Baltimore that weekend.
Tickets for the show are now on sale at baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets as well, so be sure to book all of your travel plans now!
This year's confirmed guests for the show including: Guest of Honor, Stan "The Man" Lee (Saturday only!); Ken Bald (Golden Age Timely/Marvel artist); Marty Baumann (Pixar artist); Brian Bolland (Dial H, Cover Story: The DC Comics Art of Brian Bolland); Greg Capullo (Batman, Spawn); Tommy Castillo (Grimm Fairy Tales); Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman); Frank Cho (Avengers vs. X-Men, Liberty Meadows); Steve Conley (Bloop webcomic www.bloopstree.com); Amanda Conner (Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre); Lar deSouza (Looking For Group, Least I Could Do); Dan Didio (O.M.A.C.); Garth Ennis (The Shadow, Hellblazer, Preacher, The Boys); Rich Faber (Roboy Red); David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight); John Gallagher (Buzzboy); Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman); Keith Giffen (Superman, O.M.A.C., Green Arrow); Gene Ha (Justice League); Larry Hama (G.I. Joe, Wolverine, The 'Nam); Cully Hamner (Action Comics); Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, ACT-I-VATE, Trip City); Jamal Igle (KISS, Supergirl, The Ray); J.G. Jones (Wanted, Doc Savage); Barry Kitson (Captain America, Iron Man, Fantastic Four); Joe Kubert (Before Watchmen: Nightowl); Scott Kurtz (PvPonline.com); David Mack (Kabuki); Ron Marz (Artifacts, Voodoo); Bob McLeod (DC Comics Presents: Wonder Woman); Mark Morales (Avengers vs. X-Men); Jimmy Palmiotti (All-Star Western); David Petersen (Mouse Guard); Brian Pulido (Lady Death); Frank Quitely (All Star Superman, Batman & Robin); John Romita, Jr. (Avengers Vs. X-Men); Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge); Stuart Sayger (Infestation 2: 30 Days of Night One-Shot); Walter Simonson (Thor, Legion of Super-Heroes, Avengers); Ryan Sohmer (Looking For Group, Least I Could Do); Scott Snyder (Batman, Severed, Swamp Thing); Brian Stelfreeze (ICE); Karl Story (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9); Peter Tomasi (Batman and Robin); Billy Tucci (A Child Is Born, Shi); Matt Wagner (Tower Chronicles, Mage, Grendel); Mark Waid (Daredevil, Incorruptible, Irredeemable); Bernie Wrightson (Frankenstein).
In the coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, and Facebook pages.
This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held September 8-9, 2012. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, September 8th.
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Contact Information
Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
press@baltimorecomiccon.com - for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution
promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com - for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications
registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com - for inquiries about submitted registrations
harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com - for the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet
general@baltimorecomiccon.com - for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 13th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held September 8-9, 2012. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 7 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
