Boston Comic Con Brings More Guests to New England
November 21, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Horror, Massachusetts, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories
New England’s largest comic book convention is happy to announce several new additions to its guest list for the April 2010 show. Joining an already impressive roster are painter Joe Jusko, horror writer Tom Sniegoski, legendary artist Michael Golden, and the Art Director of DC Comics, Mark Chiarello! Read more about these creators below.
Boston Comic Con is working diligently to bring the very best comic book show to New England fans. Previously announced guests include Jim Lee, Mike Mignola, Bill Sienkiewicz, Christopher Golden, Craig Rousseau, Eric Powell, Jim Mahfood, Jim Starlin, Joe Quinones, Skottie Young, and Steve Rude. Tell your friends!!
Meet our new guests!
JOE JUSKO is one of the most well-recognized painters in the comic book industry. His career began at age 17 with a cover to Heavy Metal magazine which led to many more covers including a long run painting the covers of Savage Sword of Conan. Joe has worked for almost every major comic book publisher, producing hundreds of images for both covers and interiors, and his Marvel Masterpieces Trading Card series in the early 90s is credited with starting the trading card collecting boom. His recent work includes a fully painted Tomb Raider graphic novel, which won a Certificate of Merit from the prestigious Society of Illustrators.
MICHAEL GOLDEN’s realistic style and dynamic designs have influenced a generation of artists who grew up idolizing his work on Micronauts, G.I. Joe, Dr. Strange, The ‘Nam, Howard the Duck and more. He has also worked extensively in commercial illustration and animation. After a long hiatus from comic books, Michael has returned to the industry to great acclaim from fans and peers alike. The Boston Comic Con is excited to bring such an iconic artist to New England.
TOM SNIEGOSKI is a novelist and comic book scripter who has worked for every major company in the comic book industry. He has written tales featuring such characters as Hellboy, Batman, Wolverine, Devil Dinosaur, and the Punisher. His comic book work also includes Stupid, Stupid Rat Tails, a prequel miniseries to the international hit, Bone. Tom has collaborated several times with fellow Boston Comic Con guests Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, and Eric Powell.
MARK CHIARELLO is a graduate of Pratt Institute and as a painter worked on Batman/Houdini, countless covers for both Marvel and DC, and was the original colorist for Mike Mignola’s Hellboy. After becoming the Art Director of DC Comics, he edited the high profile and critically acclaimed series Batman: Black & White, Solo, and this past summer’s Wednesday Comics. Mark has also published a book of portraits of baseball players form the Negro Leagues. Boston Comic Con is honored to have him as guest and happy to announce that he will conduct a limited number of portfolio reviews. This is a rare opportunity for artists to show their work to the man in charge of the look of the DC Universe.
The Boston Comic Con is in its fourth year of producing independent comic book shows and is committed to bringing the biggest and best comic book show to New England. The Boston Comic Con hosts over 22,000 square feet of vendors selling comic books, toys, posters, and other pop culture memorabilia. The event will be held Saturday April 10th and Sunday April 11th at the Westin Waterfront, 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $15 each day. For more information please go to our website.
Wizard World Buys New England Comic Con; Plans Further Expansion
November 20, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Massachusetts, Top Stories
GAREB SHAMUS, WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT CEO, ACQUIRES NEW ENGLAND COMIC CON
Wizard World Comic Con continues Tour Expansion
New York, NY (November 20, 2009) – Gareb Shamus, CEO of New York based Wizard Entertainment, announces today that he has purchased New England Comic Con, in a move to further expand the Wizard World Comic Con tour.
“We’ve known Larry for many years, and his exceptional 35-year old New England Comic Con gets us into Boston in a big way. New England has a long legacy of cartoons and comics embedded in their history, making the fans there very appreciative of comics’ impact on society and pop culture,” said Shamus. “I’m excited to bring these discerning fans an even better Con experience and everything they expect from a Wizard run show.”
Larry Harrison, owner of Harrison’s Comics & Collectibles, and Jimmy Tournas, the former owners of New England Comic Con, will be intimately involved in the new show production to ensure fan favorite traditions are maintained.
“Working with Gareb is an awesome experience. The folks at Wizard World have a great sense of how to grow the show in a way that I’ve always wanted to see it flourish. This should be the best comic con the city of Boston has ever seen,” said Harrison.
The New England Comic Con acquisition is the first of several Comic Con tour expansion announcements expected in the weeks ahead.
“We bring together more fans, in more cities than anyone, to celebrate their passion for pop-culture. We’ve had such a strong positive fan and industry reaction to our new show launches that expanding the tour just made sense,” said Shamus.
New England Comic Con venue and dates will be announced soon.
About Gareb Shamus:
Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Wizard Entertainment publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare, and numerous books about pop-culture’s top talent, comic books and toys. Gareb also produces a North American Comic Con tour.
Wizard World 2010 Comic Con Tour:
Toronto Comic Con, Direct Energy Centre, March 26-28, 2010
Anaheim Comic Con, Anaheim Convention Center, April 16-18, 2010
Philadelphia Comic Con, Philadelphia Convention Center June 11-13, 2010
Chicago Comic Con, Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center, August 12-15, 2010
Big Apple Comic Con, Pier 94, October 7-10, 2010
New England Comic Con, TBD
DC – Bang Ditto Signing
November 20, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under District of Columbia, Movies, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Amber Tamblyn, star of Joan of Arcadia, signs copies of Bang Ditto at Borders on Dec 7th at 6:30pm.
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a celebrated Hollywood actor from the age of eleven? With insightful, no BS, cards-on-the-table poetry that is quite serious yet has fun with metaphor, imagery, and language itself, author Amber Tamblyn gives readers a backstage pass to the show inside her mind.
Borders Books, 1801 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
All-Con (March 2010)
November 20, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Texas
Event Details:
| Convention | All-Con |
| Convention Website | http://www.all-con.org |
| Start Date | 03/12/2010 |
| End Date | 03/14/2010 |
| About This Convention: | For three days All-Con provides an umbrella of content supporting fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Renaissance, Anime, Costuming, Theater / Performing Arts, Mystery, Art, Crafts, Collecting, and Film Making. To help ‘give back’ there are several charity events at the convention every year.
Along with the many features that are available daily, our schedule includes unique discussion panels, workshops, demonstrations, and performances every hour. Most are not repeated due to having such a large varitey of choices to present in a short three days. All-Con‘s costume competition will take place 6:00pm on Saturday March 13th, 2010. Winners in every one of the categories will receive awards. The Best of Show winner will walk away with the 2010 trophy and $200.00 cash prize. This is just one of many contests and activities throughout the weekend! |
| Venue Name | Crowne Plaza Addison |
| Venue Address | 14315 Midway Road Addison, TX 75001 United States |
| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | 60 |
| Projected Attendance | 4000 |
| What category best describes your convention? | Science Fiction and Fantasy |
| What other categories might be appropriate for your convention? | - Anime - Collectibles - Comic Books - Gaming |
Hero Initiative and Wizard World to Partner in 2010
November 20, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Convention News, Illinois
THE HERO INITIATIVE USES WIZARD WORLD COMIC CON TO INCREASE INDUSTRY SUPPORT
The Hero Initiative will be on site for Toronto Comic Con & Chicago Comic Con
New York, NY (November 19, 2009) – The Hero Initiative and Wizard World Comic Con will partner in 2010 to maximize the reach to fans for this important comic industry charity organization, Gareb Shamus, CEO of New York-based Wizard Entertainment and producer of Wizard World Comic Con tour, announces today.
“It’s important to support The Hero Initiative since they support so many of the folks in our industry. Without this industry support many artists wouldn’t be able to keep producing the wonderful work we love,” said Shamus.
The Hero Initiative will have a booth at Toronto Comic Con and Chicago Comic Con in 2010 to raise awareness among fans of the importance of their continued industry support. They will also invite special comic book guests to sign at their booth to help increase donations for the organization and art auctions will be part of convention programming with proceeds going to The Hero Initiative.
“Being on location at Wizard World Comic Con events helps us reach many fans when they are in a place to understand their role in the industry, and how if you love something, you have the power and the obligation to support it, like our organization does,” said Christina Zietsma, Associate Development Director at The Hero Initiative. “Partnering with Wizard World on a larger scale, outside of only the convention appearances, is strategic move by the organization to maximize awareness and impact for The Hero Initiative.”
More programming and special guest details for The Hero Initiative at Wizard World Comic Con events will be announced soon.
The Hero Initiative is also selling tickets for all Wizard World 2010 Comic Con events with part of the proceeds going back to the charity. Go to www.heroinitiative.org to buy your tickets now for Toronto Comic Con, Anaheim Comic Con and Philadelphia Comic Con. More events will be added as they go on sale.
For more information on the Wizard World Comic Con tour, including show dates, locations and guests go to www.wizardworld.com
About The Hero Initiative:
The Hero Initiative creates a financial safety net for comic creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. Since inception, the Hero Initiative has been fortunate enough to benefit over 40 creators and their families with over $400,000 worth of much-needed aid, fueled by fan contributions. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.
About Gareb Shamus:
Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Wizard Entertainment publishes consumer magazines Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare, and numerous books about pop-culture’s top talent, comic books and toys. Gareb also produces a North American Comic Con tour.
Toronto Comic Con, Direct Energy Centre, March 26-28, 2010
Anaheim Comic Con, Anaheim Convention Center, April 16-18, 2010
Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, Philadelphia Convention Center June 11-13, 2010
Chicago Comic Con, Donald E. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center, August 12-15, 2010
Big Apple Comic Con, Pier 94, October 7-10, 2010
CA – Yokai Signing
November 19, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Stan Sakai writes on his message board: I finally got it confirmed that the clothing boutique theHundreds signing will be this Saturday, November 21 at their LA store at 7909 Rosewood, a block west of Fairfax from 11 AM to noon.
The first 25 people will receive a free copy of Yokai. They will also be selling the two new Usagi T-shirts designs, which are limited to 200 shirts each.
The Hundreds, 7909 Rosewood Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048
http://www.thehundreds.com/
VA Comicon Salutes GI Joe at This Weekend’s Show
November 19, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Top Stories, Virginia
Press Release:
The VA Comicon Hits Richmond, VA THIS weekend!
For the first time in over 25 years, there will be a 2-day comic book show in Virginia, and what a show it is! With seven creators who have worked on GI JOE, including Larry Hama, Chuck Dixon, Michael Golden, Robert Atkins and more, the VA Comicon is THE place to be for GI JOE fans! Featuring an exclusive 1 hour Q and A panel with Hama, Dixon, Atkins and others, this one isn’t to be missed!
The VA Comicon will include 7 GI Joe creators
Other guests include Chris Claremont, Mike McKone, Jim Calafiore, James Kuhoric, Billy Tucci, Budd Root, Reilly Brown, Randy Green, Alex Saviuk and DOZENS more! Also featuring a special lecture by Mile High Comics owner Chuck Rozanski about Mr. Edgar Church, the original owner of the most famous comic book collection ever discovered!
With a costume Contest on Sunday, participation by the Rebel Legion, and the 501st, Hourly doorprizes and more, the VA Comicon is truly a premiere comic book event…all this right before Thanksgiving weekend! Additional exhibitors are CGC grading company, Regal Cinemas, BRICK WEEKLY, Crusade Fine Arts, Tsunami Studios and more, why not join us! As a special bonus, we are giving away for FREE 750 copies of the VA COMICON exclusive Witchblade #132 with cover by guest Randy Green! Cool!
VA Comicon Witchblade Variant
FREE for children 12 and under, FREE with a Military ID, FREE with a Student ID, and FREE if you come in Full Costume! Members of the Press are FREE, and there will be a FREE pod-cast area setup with FREE Wi-Fi! Also, there will be a FREE bowling party across the street in the sci-fi themed Sunset Lanes!
VIP tickets are only $9.95 for the entire weekend, and allow you to get in 30 minutes early each day! More information is at the newly updated website http://www.vacomicon.com! Check us out!
The VA Comicon is on Saturday November 21 from 12-7pm and Sunday November 22 from 10A-4pm.
It is located at the Crowne Plaza West at:
6531 West Broad St
Richmond, VA 23230
Advanced tickets are available online at our website, and allow you to get in 30 minutes early both days. Check us out at http://www.vacomicon.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
Brett Carreras
Promoter of the VA Comicon in Richmond, VA
GA – Graveyard Book Signing
November 19, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Georgia, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Neil Gaiman will be here!!!
Monday, December 14 | 6pm
Yes, Neil Gaiman is coming to Decatur! We’re really excited, and we’re still working out the details. Due to the level of interest, it will be a ticketed event. As soon as we know more, the information will be posted here. Promise.
Little Shop of Stories, 133A East Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
http://www.littleshopofstories.com
AZ – Weapon X 100 Signing
November 18, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under Arizona, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Patrick Scherberger, Tone Rodriguez & more sign on Dec 12th
Hero Initiative’s Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project hits stores December 2nd!
Celebrate with Multi-creator Signing events all over the continent!
(Los Angeles, CA): If you can’t cough up tens of thousands for the Hero Initiative’s Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project original covers, don’t fret! You can own the whole collection! On December 2nd, the massive 152-page collected book will be released, including artwork from legends such as Neal Adams, J. Scott Campbell, David Finch, Arthur Adams, and Tim Sale. The Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project is available in Limited edition hardcover for $25 and soft cover for $12.99.
And to kick things off, we’re celebrating with multi-creator signing events in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Phoenix! Check out a store and date near you, and visit the wonderful talent we have lined up! As a special bonus, limited edition hardcover copies of The Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project will be available ONLY at the following stores or online at http://www.atomiccomicsstore.com/wolv100hcpp.html .
December 12, 12:00pm-3:00pm
*Ryan Cody
*Ben Glendenning
*Scott Godlewski
*Albert Morales
*Marat Mychaels
*Tony Parker
*Tone Rodriguez
*Patrick Scherberger
About The Hero Initiative
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strict to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday’s creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.
Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $400,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.
Atomic Comics, 1120 Country Club Drive #103, Mesa, AZ 85210
480.649.0807
CA – Hero Initiative Fundraiser
November 18, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Len Wein, Chris Moreno (art pictured), Joe Benitez and more sign on Dec 5th
Hero Initiative’s Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project hits stores December 2nd!
Celebrate with Multi-creator Signing events all over the continent!
(Los Angeles, CA): If you can’t cough up tens of thousands for the Hero Initiative’s Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project original covers, don’t fret! You can own the whole collection! On December 2nd, the massive 152-page collected book will be released, including artwork from legends such as Neal Adams, J. Scott Campbell, David Finch, Arthur Adams and Tim Sale. The Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project is available in Limited edition hardcover for $25 and soft cover for $12.99.
And to kick things off, we’re celebrating with multi-creator signing events in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Phoenix! Check out a store and date near you, and visit the wonderful talent we have lined up! As a special bonus, limited edition hardcover copies of The Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project will be available ONLY at the following stores or online at http://www.atomiccomicsstore.com/wolv100hcpp.html .
December 5, 7:00pm-10:00pm
*Special guest Wolverine Creator Len Wein
*Joe Benitez,
*David Bullock
*Christian Gossett
*Danny Miki
*Bill Morrison
*Scott Koblish
*Chris Moreno
*Aaron Sowd
Collectors Paradise Comics and Gallery, 7131 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, CA 91306
818.999.9455
