In taking its name literally, the Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comic book store will once again bring together artists and enthusiasts for Charlotte’s annual comic book convention this weekend in uptown — its 44th year.
Beginning Friday and going until Sunday, HeroesCon attendees will get the chance to meet prolific comic book writer and artist John Romita Jr., get a look at an original copy of Superman’s first issue from 1938 in Action Comics, or show off their cosplay.
Romita, best known for creating “Kick-Ass” and his work in Marvel and DC Comics, spoke with The Charlotte Observer ahead of the convention in 2024, calling HeroesCon “top notch.” A big part is because of Shelton Drum, the owner of the Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find comic bookshop on Pecan Avenue and who started organizing the convention in 1982…