What the Hell?! Con is an annual multigenre convention held at Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina. It was first held in 2001, and takes place over the course of a Friday-through-Sunday weekend in January or February. It is held by the Guilford College Yachting Club; despite the name, the club is the general "geek" club (covering fantasy, science fiction, anime, gaming, and other interests). It is thought to be the largest club at Guilford.
The convention's activities include a college-style "Iron Chef" competition; bad movie and anime showings; video, miniatures, and roleplaying games; an Eye of Argon reading; and a "Geek Auction" where dances with themed geeks are sold, with the proceeds going towards charity. There is also a vendor room for comic, gaming, and literary retailers. The con has an emphasis towards local North Carolina vendors and guests of honor, including a large number of webcomic artists. The 2008 What the Hell?! Con attracted around 400 visitors. The 2010 convention was held February 5-6, 2010 in the Duke and Dana buildings.
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Notable guests
- Theresa Bane (author of vampire books)
- Davey Beauchamp (author and editor)
- Thomas Boatwright (creator of various comics)
- Jennie Breeden (creator of The Devil's Panties)
- Greg Carter (creator of Abandon)
- David M. Dobson (creator of Snood)
- Ken Eklund (game designer of Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor and World Without Oil, among others)
- Gina Fargo (author of werewolf books)
- The Flaming Faeries Fire Theater Troupe
- Stephanie Freese (involved in The DaDa Detective)
- Robert Harris (actor from the film Cabin Fever)
- Larry Holderfield (creator of Sinister Bedfellows)
- Brenn Hill (Concept Artist and writer)
- Dan Johnson (writer of various comics)
- Joe Komenda (creator of Feral-Chicken)
- Philip Lagas-Rivera (creator of The Shallow End)
- Arienna Lee (creator of A World Like My Own)
- Niki Lemonade (creator of My Fake Heart)
- Kel McDonald (creator of Sorcery 101)
- Dave Milloway (involved in The DaDa Detective)
- Mike Moon (creator of Catgirl Island)
- Rachel Nabors (creator of Subculture of One)
- Michael J. Nelson (from Mystery Science Theater 3000)
- Leah Riley (creator of Willrad)
- Jamie Robertson (creator of Clan of the Cats)
- Brian Shearer (creator of Gravyboy)
- Tom Smith (filker)
- Greg Stolze (novelist)
- Ursula Vernon (creator of Digger)
- Matt Wood (involved in The DaDa Detective)
- Christopher B. Wright (creator of Help Desk
- Phillip Wright (creator of Furmentation)
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References
External links
- Official site
- School newspaper article on 2007 convention
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