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Pop culture convention comes to Morgantown

Hayes, Jon
Ben Adducchio
Jon Hayes holds the program for the convention.

By Ben Adducchio

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October 5, 2012 · The success of movies featuring comic book characters, and the “ComicCon” experience in Southern California each year, have kept comic books in the hands of fans everywhere. This weekend in Morgantown, West Virginians will be able to experience something similar to that with a popular culture convention.
Ben Adducchio spoke with comic book store owner Jon Hayes, who helped organize the event, about what people can expect.

Click on the link to listen to an interview with Hayes.

The event takes place Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm at the Mylan Expo Center.

For more information, click here. 
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