Stan Lee Tribute Gathering set for Friday, Nov. 23rd in Atlanta

Face front, true believers! As we all mourn the passing of a legend, let us gather together to remember all of his MARVELous creations that have brought joy and inspiration to countless lives! Don your favorite superhero shirt or suit up as your most beloved of Stan Lee's many children and come pay tribute to a man who believed that the best way to rule the Universe was to create it.

Neighbor's Pub Virginia Highlands in Atlanta has graciously opened up their non-smoking room for us to gather the evening of Friday, November 23rd to celebrate the life of a man who impacted so many of our lives in the cosplay and comic universe. Neighbor's Pub Virginia Highlands will also be offering up a tasty menu and fully stocked bar for those with thirst and appetite!

INFO: Facebook.com/events/1737061923064618 (FREE)

Volunteers needed for Jan. 12th WIZARD PUB CRAWL in Charleston, SC

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Markster Con is looking for a handful of friendly folks (half-blood or not) to help out during the Jan. 12th Wizard Pub Crawl (Charleston, SC) – and by doing so you'll get some GREAT PERKS:
• FREE wizarding staff badge

• FREE wand, t-shirt & scarf
• FREE ticket to crawl

• FREE shot glass

...plus a $15 bar tab!

INTERESTED? Email markstercon.charleston@gmail.com with subject head "Wizarding Volunteer inquiry"

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: 50% off tickets to the Atlanta BURTON NIGHTMARE BASH

50% OFF Halloween Special! Celebrate our favorite day of the year with a limited time 50% OFF offer for the Dec. 8th Burton Nightmare Bash (A celebration of Tim Burton) in Atlanta.

• PROMO CODE: creepyjack
• REDEEM: NightmareBash.com (21+)

NOTE: This will be THE BEST deal you'll see moving forward in case you haven't already secured your ticket - so that's just $7.50 with promo code (plus processing fee). Produced by Markster Con, hosted at Sidebar Lounge.

2018 t-shirt design for Atlanta WIZARD'S BALL revealed

This year's Atlanta WIZARD'S BALL design will be available in unisex sizes XS-XXXL (white on black) for just $20 but you if you want one, you MUST order yours by Oct. 29th (noon) as we don't plan on selling any the night of. You'll then be able to pick up yours the night of the event (Nov. 10th) after checking in at registration. Feel free to order a couple of extras for other sorcerers in your life also – more info. at WizardsBall.com

Tickets for Athens WIZARD WEEKEND

Interested in attending either (or both) the WIZARD'S BALL this Friday (10/19) or WIZARD PUB CRAWL the next day (Saturday, 10/20) in Athens? If so, click below to secure your tickets NOW! Take a few moments to read an article in FLAGPOLE about this weekend's events HERE.

25% OFF TICKETS with promo code: magical18

Friday, October 19th, 2018Live Wire Athens (10pm-2am, 18+)

Saturday, October 20th, 2018WIZARD REGISTRY: Iron Factory

Winners of the 6th annual ZOMBIE PIN-UP CONEST announced!

First off, a MASSIVE thank you to all models, make-up artists and photographers who participated in the 6th annual Atlanta ZOMBIE PIN-UP Contest!

The ZOMBIE PIN-UP Contest

consisted of THREE CATEGORIES:

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Markster Con would like to thank to these three judges for taking the time to look over all entries and help pick the Overall Winner.

Troy Nelson (Hero Dreams Imaging photographer), Bambi Lynn (musician with Radio Cult)

and Ryan Cadaver (singer for The Casket Creatures)

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ONLINE FAVORITE was voted for online, over a two-week period. Fans were able to vote up to one time a day per entry. Contestants were only eligible to win one spot in the online favorite.

Model: Skye Wood; Makeup: Amber Hill; Photographer: Jay Sarrett (Smiling Moon Photography)

Model: Brittany Hilton; Photographer: Shannon Lanning; Make-Up: Brittany Hilton & Shannon Lanning

Model: Sara Teague (terrorseagull@Instagram); Submitted by: Alex Breijak (http://breijakfx.wixsite.com/crimsoncranium); Makeup Artists: Alex Breijak and Amber Actaboski (http://amberactaboski.wixsite.com/portfolio/resume); Photographer: Matt Gottardi

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PEOPLE'S CHOICE was voted on at the July 28th Atlanta ZOMBIE PUB CRAWL. Each vote cost $1.00 with 100% of proceeds benefitting TEAM FOX (for Parkinson's Disease research)

Model: Sara Teague (terrorseagull@Instagram); Submitted by: Alex Breijak (http://breijakfx.wixsite.com/crimsoncranium); Makeup Artists: Alex Breijak and Amber Actaboski (http://amberactaboski.wixsite.com/portfolio/resume); Photographer: Matt Gottardi

Photographer: Bernard Ayala; Model: Ruby Pond; Make-Up: Bryce Horror; Location: Paranoia Haunted House

Model: Skye Wood; Makeup: Amber Hill; Photographer: Jay Sarrett (Smiling Moon Photography)

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OVERALL WINNER was voted on by a panel of three judges (see below). The judges viewed all entries submitted and picked their own Top 10 favorites, ranking them on a scale of 1-10. All of those scores were tallied with highest votes taking "Overall Winner" spots. NOTE: People's Favorite and Online Favorite did NOT factor into the Overall Winner.

Model: Courtney Fox; Photographer: Brian Weaver (www.brianweaverphoto.com); Make-up by Cassandra Emberson (https://www.instagram.com/kittyKassmeow) & Natalka Tyniec (www.instagram.com/natalkasprismaticpalette)

Model: Skye Wood; Makeup: Amber Hill; Photographer: Jay Sarrett (Smiling Moon Photography)

Model: Skye Wood; Makeup: Amber Hill; Photographer: Jay Sarrett (Smiling Moon Photography)

'Early Wizard' tickets for the Charleston WIZARD PUB CRAWL released

Fellow sorcerers - don't wait too long! A limited supply of 'Early Wizard' tickets have now been released for the January 12th, 2019 WIZARD PUB CRAWL in Charleston, S.C. Everyone who is able to secure an 'Early Wizard' ticket will have a signature wand waiting for them after checking in at WIZARD REGISTRY (pub TBA) and 28 styles to pick from (limited quantities in each style) – plus all of the other standard wizarding perks!

TICKETS: www.CrawlCharleston.com