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As of the mid 2000s, there are two events in the Boston area that refer to themselves as some type of comic book convention.

Original Boston Comic-Con Comic Book Convention

This show, also known as the "Boston Comic Book, Record, and Movie Collector's Spectacular" and the "Boston Comic Book, CD/Record & Pop Culture Spectacular" was established in 1975 and bills itself as "America's longest running comic book convention in the same location". It is held at the Boston Radisson Hotel. In 2008, one event was held on April 13 and featured DC artist Cliff Chiang. Another event is scheduled to be held on September 28, 2008.

The May 6, 2007 Boston Comic Book Spectacular featured "Superman/Batman" inker Dexter Vines, Cynicalman creator Matt Feazell , and Frank Espinosa , the Eisner-nominated creator of "Rocketo." The November 4, 2007 "Boston Comic Book Spectacular Comic Con" featured long-time Batman artist Norm Breyfogle.

The July 23, 2006 "Boston Comic Book and Toy Spectacular" featured the legendary Denny O'Neil, Norm Breyfogle, and X-Men artist Rick Leonardi.

The November 5, 2006 "Boston Comic Book & Toy Spectacular" featured Michael Golden (Micronauts, Dr Strange, The Nam, Rom, She Hulk, The Avengers, Wolverine, G.I. Joe, Howard the Duck, Batman), writer Chuck Satterlee, and artist Norman Lee (Marvel Adventures Spider-Man, Amazing Fantasy, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane, Spyboy).

Boston Comic Con

These comic cons are relatively new and hosted by Bedrock Comics in Framingham, Boston. The first "Boston Comic Con" was held on March 27, 2007. The second Boston Comic Con was held on October 21, 2007 and featured artist Jim Steranko. The third Boston Comic Con was held on March 16, 2008 and featured comics great Carmine Infantino. The fourth Boston Comic Con has been announced for November 2, 2008, and is to feature Bernie Wrightson, Peter Laird , and the entire Mirage Studios creative team at the Backbay Center.