Bela Con Exclusive Comics
Bela Con has quickly become one of Chicago’s fastest growing comic and toy conventions, and part of the excitement is producing limited exclusive comic variants with independent publishers and artists. These Bela Con exclusive comics are printed in small runs and debut at the show and be available online through Bela’s Comics. Many of these comics feature artwork from rising creators in the indie comics scene and are produced in limited quantities for collectors.
Current Bela Con Exclusives
Bela’s Comics, Zombie Unicorn Comics & Devils Due Studios present an exclusive Devil’s Due 25th Anniversary Special Ashcan Edition!
Featuring an amazing cover by Renan Shody and a limited sketch cover by Josh Blaylock!
Only 100 copies of each exist!
Available only on Free Comic Book Day May 2nd at Zombie Unicorn Comics and at Bela Con 5 on June 6th!
The Hugo Criatura #1 Bela Con Exclusive Variant features cover art by Julio A. Guerra from Guerrilla Publishing. Limited to only 150 copies, the cover homages one of Todd McFarlane’s most iconic Hulk covers and is part of the expanding Blast Radius Universe created by Julio A. Guerra and Adam Farster.
What are convention exclusive comics?
Convention exclusive comics are special variant editions created specifically for comic conventions and events. These comics often feature unique cover artwork, limited print runs, and collaborations between publishers, artists, and convention organizers. Because they are typically produced in small quantities and debut at the event itself, convention exclusives have become highly collectible among comic fans and collectors. Many conventions work directly with independent creators and publishers to produce exclusive variants that celebrate the show, the artists involved, or a special moment in the comic community.
What is a Bela Con exclusive comic?
Bela Con exclusive comics are limited variant covers created specifically for the Chicago-based Bela Con comic and toy convention.
How limited are Bela Con variant comics?
Most Bela Con exclusives are printed in small runs of around 150 copies or fewer.
Where can I buy Bela Con exclusive comics?
Bela Con exclusives are available at the convention and through the Bela’s Comics website.