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EP: 64 From Two Dimes to TerrifiCon: Mitch Hallock’s Comic Book Journey
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What happens when a lifelong comic book fan decides to build the convention he always wanted to attend? You get TerrifiCon – Connecticut’s largest comic book convention and a love letter to creators and fans alike.
In this episode, we sit down with Mitch Hallock, the visionary behind TerrifiCon, to explore his journey from discovering Marvel Team-Up #12 as a kid to producing one of the Northeast’s most beloved pop culture events at Mohegan Sun.
Mitch shares the origin story every comic fan dreams about – how years of attending conventions up and down the East Coast sparked an idea: what if creators, not celebrities, were the real stars? We dive into the risks, the breakthroughs, and the relentless passion it took to make that vision a reality.
You’ll hear about:
∙The Marvel comic that changed everything for young Mitch
∙Why he chose Mohegan Sun and how he keeps each year fresh
∙His philosophy of putting creators first and building community
∙Behind-the-scenes moments from running a major convention
∙Connecticut’s overlooked but rich comic book history
∙What the future holds for cons in the streaming age
Whether you’re a convention regular, a comic book collector, or someone who just loves a great underdog story, this conversation celebrates what happens when fandom meets determination.
Guest: Mitch Hallock – Producer of TerrifiCon, CTGAMERCON creator, podcaster, and Connecticut’s self-proclaimed “King of the Nerds”
Grab your tickets now for March 14th - 16th https://www.ctgamercon.com/
TerrifiCon returns to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut August 7-9 2026. Visit https://www.terrificon.com/ for the guest announcements and more!
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