Amanda Connor and Jimmy Palmiotti, spouses and co-creators of the ‘Harley Quinn’ comic book series, will meet fans and speak on a panel at the Imagine Museum’s ‘Graphic Worlds’ comic book weekend.
Connor, who is also the mind behind Power Girl and The Pro, will be exhibiting her cover art. Palmiotti also played a crucial role working on “Deadpool,” “Punisher,” and many other Marvel series. They live in Safety Harbor.
The weekend also includes a “Mind Magic Show” and an anime voice acting Q&A with Joshua Seth, the iconic voice of Tai (“Digimon”), Tetsuo (“Akira”), Young Knives (“Trigun”) and more. He’ll be selling selfies and autographs for $20-$60.
At the indoor market, collectors can get rare items, exclusive merch and original art.
For artists looking to develop their own work, there’s a duct tape art workshop with Vincent Ricottilli, known for his use of alternative materials, and a comic watercolor workshop with Tampa-based artist Josh Rodriguez.
To prevent any hangry fights over rare collectibles, Nams Sandos and Best Bakery Around will save the day.
Cosplay is encouraged with fandom battles like Spider-Verse Showdown, DC Heroes & Villains Battle, X-Men Mutant Mayhem, Marvel Infinity Clash and a Final Panel Showdown & Cosplay Parade to finish the weekend off.
Tickets are still available for Graphic Worlds Comic Book Weekend, Friday-Sunday Aug. 15-17 in St. Pete.
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This article appears in Aug 7-13, 2025.