Course of the Force, An Olympic-style Lightsaber Relay, to Lead the Way to SDCC 2012
Press Release: Inaugural Lightsaber Run to Debut Leading up to 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International Course of the Force run/walk from Santa Monica to San Diego will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation San Francisco, CA (February 9, 2012) – Star Wars fans will have a chance to channel their Force of good-will while raising a lightsaber, an elegant symbol of hope, in an epic journey worthy of the Jedi Knights. Lucasfilm Ltd., Nerdist Industries, Octagon and Machinima have teamed up to present Course of the Force, an Olympic-style lightsaber relay held July 7-11, where participants will make a journey from Santa Monica to San Diego while ...
Hero Initiative Hits MegaCon 2012 with George Perez and More
Press Release: HERO INITIATIVE HITS 2012 ORLANDO MEGACON George Pérez, original covers and top costumers are among the highlights Los Angeles, CA (February 7, 2012) Hero Initiative, the non-profit organization that aids comic creators in medical and financial need, will be adding to the craziness at the Orlando MegaCon, February 17-19 at the Orange County Convention Center located at 9800 International Drive in Orlando, Fla. When you purchase your tickets for this amazing weekend, make sure you “Become the Hero!” and make a small donation to our cause. Down at the bottom of the page where it mentions, "Please support the Hero Initiative," you can add in $1, ...
NYC – Fairest Signing
Artist Phil Jimenez signs at Midtown Comics Downtown on Thursday March 8, 2012 from 6-7pm to celebrate the release of of the newest Fables spinoff Fairest. Don't miss it! RSVP on Facebook! Midtown Comics 64 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038
CA – Peanuts Signing
Press Release: Celebrate the release of the new Peanuts comic book series Saturday, February 25th at 1pm with how-to-draw Peanuts workshops, a panel discussion, and comic book signing with its creators including Paige Braddock (Jane's World), Shane Houghton (Reed Gunther), Matt Whitlock (Family Guy), Lex Fajardo (Kid Beowulf), Vicki Scott (Peanuts illustrator), and Justin Thompson (MythTickle). Programs are free with the price of Museum admission. Comic book creators will give an illustrated, behind-the-scenes look at the process and show how new Peanuts stories and artwork are being developed. The presentation will be followed by a comic book signing and workshops on ...
Sienkiewicz and Wrightson Join Some of Sci-Fi’s Hottest at the February 2012 DFW Sci-Fi Expo
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