IL – Strange Tales Signing

 

Becky Cloonan (Demo, Pixu)!

Michael Kupperman (Tales Designed To Thrizzle)!

Jeffrey Brown (Clumsy, Mini-Sulk)!

Challengers!

Chicago Comics!

THE BIGGEST EVENT YOU’VE EVER SEEN (on March 6th)!

Challengers and Chicago Comics are pleased to bring you STRANGE TALES SATURDAY: A full-day, two-store celebration of the new Strange Tales hardcover from Marvel.  Your bestest day ever kicks off at Challengers at 1pm, with a one-hour Panel Q+A featuring all three creators.  Then it’s a signing with Michael, Becky and Jeffrey at Challengers from 2pm-4pm.  BUT IT DOESN’T STOP THERE!  The fun moves over to Chicago Comics at 6pm, with another two-hour signing with Mr. Kupperman, Ms. Cloonan and Mr. Brown, followed by a “will wreck your Sunday” AFTERPARTY at 8pm.

Should be an amazing day of comics, conversation, celebration and commuting.  One note, though.  Purchase of a Strange Tales hardcover from EITHER store the week of signing (with receipt as proof) is required to attend the signing.  You’re welcome to bring MORE items to get signed (and we’ll have other books if you need ‘em), but you will be required to purchase a copy of the STRANGE TALES hardcover at either Challengers or Chicago Comics, and if you get it before the event, just bring your receipt with you.  Cool?  Thanks!

THIS JUST IN: Paul Hornschemeier joins the signing!!

March 6, 2010 ~ 1:00 – 4:00pm

 Challengers Comics + Conversation, 1845 N. Western Ave. 2R, Chicago, IL 60647

March 6, 2010 ~ 6:00 – 8:00pm

Chicago Comics – 3244 N. Clark St. Chicago, Il. 60657

CA – The Crazies Signing

Marc Andreyko and Breck Eisner sign at Golden Apple Comics on February 24th at 5pm.

NC – Amelia Earhart Bio Signing

Sunday, February 21, 2010, from 2pm until 4pm, Chapel Hill Comics will host Ben Towle, artist of Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean, published by Hyperion/Disney and presented by the Center for Cartoon Studies. It’s a graphic novel aimed at young readers, which was written by Sarah Stewart Taylor and drawn by Mr. Towle. It will be released this February.

In addition to signing copies of Amelia Earhart; This Broad Ocean, Mr. Towle will also give a presentation about the process he used to create the art, which should be highly interesting both to people who want to learn about how a professional cartoonist works, and kids who want to see how the book they’re reading was made!

In addition to copies of Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean, we’ll also have some copies available of Mr. Towle’s previous works, Midnight Sun and Farewell, Georgia, both of which were written and drawn by Mr. Towle. We’re very much looking forward to this event!

Chapel Hill Comics, 316 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

IL – Zombies vs Robots Signing

Meet series artist Menton Matthews III @  GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS LINCOLN PARK March 3rd, 2010 NOON – 2pm

ZOMBIES vs ROBOTS #1 was delayed, which caused our signing to be delayed. Matthew will be happy to sign your copy talk to you about working in comics and do a slow dance with you.

http://www.grahamcrackers.com/

A shipping accident has caused this book to be delayed all across the mid-west, but we’ve now been assured that we will have it in time for the re-scheduled signing on March 3rd when the book comes out!

DC’s Art Director Conducts Portfolio Reviews at Boston Comic Con

Do you have what it takes to draw for DC Comics? Since its inception, attendees of the Boston Comic Con have asked the promoters to get editors from the big leagues to conduct portfolio reviews. At this year’s convention, Boston Comic Con delivers: Art Director of DC Comics Mark Chiarello will be on hand to do a limited number of art reviews!

A widely respected artist in his own right, Chiarello has worked for Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, Topps, Disney, and more in addition to DC. His work includes Batman/Houdini: The Devil’s Workshop, Star Wars: The Essential Chronology, and Heroes of the Negro Leagues. This year he was tapped as the cover artist of the Overstreet Price Guide.

As an editor Chiarello has spearheaded the high profile and critically-acclaimed series Solo, Batman: Black & White, and last summer’s Wednesday Comics. His responsibilities also include choosing the cover artist for every title DC publishes. 

This is a rare opportunity for aspiring artists to show off their talent to the man who forms the visual image of the DC Universe. Don’t miss out! Tell your friends!

Mark Chiarello has agreed to three blocks of time on each day of the convention in which he will review portfolios. Only five artists can be guaranteed to be seen for each block so please arrive early to sign up; everyone else will have to take their chances waiting in line.

Any further questions can be directed to Colin Solan (email: pr@bostoncomiccon.com) 

The Boston Comic Con is in its fourth year of producing 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.

NYC – Detective Comics Signing

JH Williams III signs on February 28th at 3pm at Forbidden Planet.

Forbidden Planet, 804 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

ME – Joe the Barbarian Signing

JOE THE BARBARIAN #1 (OF 8) (MR) DC COMICS Written by Grant Morrison Art by Sean Murphy Cover by Sean Murphy

Having an overactive imagination can get a kid through a lot, but it doesn’t change the facts: Joe’s still the kid in school that can’t fit in. He’s the victim of bullies. His dad died overseas in the Iraq war. And then there’s the Type 1 diabetes he has to live with.So is it insulin-deprived delirium or something much, much bigger that transports Joe to a land inhabited by all his toys – from ninja commandos to action robots to magical knights to star fleet captains? Is Joe really the savior of this wild fantasyland that’s been held under siege by dark magic and evil forces? With the help of a samurai rodent, is he ready to take back besieged castles and win the freedom of an oppressed people? Or is he just an over imaginative boy who could die if he doesn’t take his meds?White-hot writer Grant Morrison follows up his phenomenal BATMAN AND ROBIN with an epic adventure that’s Home Alone by way of Lord of the Rings accompanied with to-die-for art by future superstar Sean Murphy (YEAR ONE: BATMAN/SCARECROW, HELLBLAZER).

First Washington, D.C. Comicon Announces Vendor Sell Out

The first ever Washington D.C. Comicon Sells Out!

“We simply couldn’t believe the response when we announced this event! We instantly sold out of vendor tables!” says Baltimore Comicon founder Marc Nathan. “I honestly think it is a show that is necessary in the nation’s capital.” emphasizes Brett Carreras, the promoter of the VA Comicon.

In a unique partnership, the Baltimore Comicon and the VA Comicon have united to bring a show to the Washington, DC area that fans have been asking for…well…Forever!

Brought about by a love of our great country, as well as a genuine desire to be advocates for the comics industry, Nathan and Carreras are working with the area’s top retailers and vintage comic vendors to extend the fun of Free Comic Book Day beyond just Saturday, and will be hosting the first ever Washington, D.C. Comicon the day after Free Comic Book Day on the George Mason University (Fairfax) campus.

“We have a great event lined up!” says Nathan, who’s Reisterstown, MD store Cards Comics and Collectibles will be sponsoring the D.C. appearance of Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows). In addition, Laughing Ogre Comics in Fairfax, VA will be hosting the D.C. Comicon’s appearance of famed illustrator Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night).

“Easy access to the Metro, FREE parking and $5 admission rounds out the fun.” Says Carreras. More information will be forthcoming at the newly created website WashingtonDCcomicon.com.

The website is designed in a “Blog” style to encourage interaction with the fans…a true first for a national convention, and the promoters encourage feedback. Feel free to post comments, requests and wantlists.

Event information:

The Washington, D.C. Comicon

Sponsored by the Baltimore Comicon and the VA Comicon

On the George Mason University (Fairfax) Campus Sunday May 2, 2010. 10am-5pm.

NYC – MoCCA Comics Writing Series

CLAREMONT, O’NEIL AND DeFALCO MASTER WRITING CLASSES

 The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art – MoCCA is proud to announce the spring offerings from its Education Department. Organized and headed by Senior Vice-President of Education, DANNY FINGEROTH, the season’s initial offering will be: 

MASTER CLASS SERIES IN COMICS WRITING 

3 sessions, TUESDAYS, March 16 & 23; April 13, 6:30-8:30 pm 

March 16: CHRIS CLAREMONT 

March 23: TOM DeFALCO 

April 13: DENNIS O’NEIL 

Series Cost: $100 | $90 for MoCCA members

Individual sessions: $40 | $35 for MoCCA members 

CHRIS CLAREMONT, TOM DeFALCO, and DENNIS O’NEIL will each hold a master class session in comics writing. These three extraordinarily accomplished writers have written some of the highest profile and most acclaimed comics of all time, with bodies of work that have played significant parts in defining the modern versions of The X-Men (Claremont), Spider-Man (DeFalco), and Batman (O’Neil). Each of them will condense the most important things they know about writing into highly-concentrated (and entertaining!) lecture form. This is a rare opportunity to hear these top names in the field speak about what makes for great comics writing. 

CHRIS CLAREMONT has encountered more success than most writers ever dream of. Best known for his work on Marvel Comics’ X-Men, he has written other seminal characters such as Batman and Superman, originated several creator-owned series, is published throughout the world in many languages, and has authored nine novels. His unbroken 17-year run on Uncanny X-Men is the stuff of industry legend. The story arc “Dark Phoenix,” with its radical treatment of its central character, paved the way for the reinterpretation of superhero mythos. Current projects include the ongoing Marvel series X-Men Forever, X-Women, drawn by renowned Italian artist Milo Manara, the young adult novel Wild Blood, a contemporary urban dark fantasy, and the screen play Hunter’s Moon. 

TOM DeFALCO, a former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics with over thirty books currently in print, has written comic books, graphic novels, short stories, prose novels and books like Spider-Man: The Ultimate Guide and Comic Creators on Fantastic Four. He was also a major contributor to The Marvel Encyclopedia and The Marvel Chronology. DeFalco has recently worked on Star Wars: The Clone Wars for Titan Comics, The Man From RIVERDALE for Archie Comics, Flash Gordon for Ardden Entertainment, The Flying Fool for Moonstone Books, The Super Seven for Stan Lee Comics and, of course, Amazing Spider-Girl for Marvel Comics. 

DENNIS O’NEIL is an award-winning comics writer and editor (best known for his landmark work on characters such as Batman and Green Lantern), and an educator at institutions including New York University and The School of Visual Arts. He has also been a journalist, critic, television writer, best-selling novelist (novelizations of The Dark Knight film and the epic Batman: Knightfall comics storyline, and the original novel Green Lantern: Hero’s Quest), and has published dozens of short stories. He lives in Nyack, N.Y. with his wife, Marifran.

And starting in April, MoCCA Education will present two more incredible courses: 

ANATOMY FOR ILLUSTRATORS WORKSHOP 

Instructors: R. SIKORYAK AND KRIOTA WILLBERG 

4 sessions, Mondays April 19 & 26, May 3 & 10.

HOW TO WRITE COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS 

Instructor: DANNY FINGEROTH 

4 sessions, Tuesdays April 20 & 27, May 4 & 11 

Details on these two courses will be announced soon. 

For more information and to register, call 212-254-3511 or go to www.moccany.org.

Press Contact: Ellen Abramowitz | eabramowitz@moccany.org 

The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art – MoCCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to the preservation, study and display of all forms of comic and cartoon art. The museum promotes greater understanding and appreciation of the artistic, cultural and historical significance of comic and cartoon art through a variety of events, exhibitions, and educational programs. The museum is located at 594 Broadway (between Houston and Prince Streets) in New York City. MoCCA is open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm. Suggested donation to the museum is $5 but free for MoCCA Members as well as for children 12 and under (when accompanied by a paying adult). For more information about the museum and MoCCA events, exhibitions and programs, visit the museum’s Website (www.moccany.org).

C2E2 Adds Writers Including Didio, David, Levitz, Pak, and Way

C2E2 ANNOUNCES LINE UP OF WRITERS!

Massive Guest List Keeps Growing as Pop Culture Event Focuses on All Areas of Artistic and Creative Talent

Norwalk, CT, February 10, 2010:  Officials at C2E2 (Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo), which is set to debut in April 2010, have announced another round of guest appearances, further adding to a burgeoning guest list that now includes top talent from all areas of artistic and creative expression in the pop culture world.  The most recent guest announcement focuses on preeminent writers including Peter David, Dan DiDio, Michael Easton, Seth Grahame-Smith, Paul Levitz, Greg Pak, and Daniel Way.  Many of these notable writers have had stellar careers which have extended well beyond their talent as writers and which have impacted all areas of the comic and pop culture world.  C2E2 will take place at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center, April 16 – 18, 2010.

“This latest announcement includes guests who are in a class by themselves,” notes Lance Fensterman, Vice President for the Reed Pop Culture Group and Show Manager for C2E2.  “These are people who have enormous talent, they are great writers, and they have made a huge contribution to defining our pop culture world.  Of course, they are joining other incredible creators and artists who have already been announced and there is still much more to come.  I am incredibly impressed by the strength, depth and scope of the talent that is coming to C2E2 and – as always – I am hugely grateful to all our guests for making a commitment to our show.”

Some of the other guests who have already been announced for C2E2 include Alex Ross, who will be a Keystone Guest of Honor, Jackson Guice, Steve McNiven, Mike Mignola, Gail Simone, Jeff Smith, Ben Templesmith and Ethan Van Sciver, among many, many others.  Convention officials note that they will be announcing Artist Alley appearances at C2E2 in the next few days.

The new guests include:

Peter David: Peter David, self-proclaimed “writer of stuff,” is probably best known for his award-winning twelve year run on “The Incredible Hulk.” He currently writes “X-Factor” and “Stephen King’s The Dark Tower.”

Dan DiDio: Dan DiDio is the Senior VP-Executive Editor, DC Universe for DC Comics. Since 2003, he has spearheaded such bestselling titles as Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, 52, and Final Crisis. Prior to joining DC, Dan worked in television for CBS on creative affairs and development and at ABC on publicity, development and programming.  His writing can also be seen in The Outsiders.

Michael Easton: Michael Easton is the author of the critically acclaimed Soul Stealer trilogy. Featuring the art of Christopher Shy, the final chapter in the series will be released in April. Bestselling author Peter Straub collaborated with Michael on the graphic novel The Green Woman for Vertigo.  Easton’s face is perhaps best known for his role as John McBain on the daytime drama One Life to Live, as well as Ally McBeal, VR5, and the Philip K. Dick inspired Total Recall 2070. He lives in New York City.

Seth Grahame-Smith: Seth Grahame-Smith is a film and television writer/producer, semi-frequent blogger, and New York Times bestselling author.  He grew up in the wilds of Connecticut, eschewing the outdoors in favor of Stephen King novels and a worn-out VHS copy of Aliens.  After college, he moved to California, where he wrote everything from narration scripts for History Channel documentaries to lyrics for Flava Flav.  No, really.  He also wrote several non-fiction humor books, including How to Survive a Horror Movie and the much-funnier-than-it-sounds Big Book of Porn.  In 2007, he produced the innovative CBS internet series Clark and Michael, starring Michael Cera (Superbad, Juno).  In 2009, his Jane Austen-meets-the-undead mash-up Pride and Prejudice and Zombies debuted at #3 on the New York Times bestseller list.  It has sold over half a million copies to date.  Seth is also the Co-Creator/Executive Producer of the MTV comedy series, The Hard Times of RJ Berger.  He received a B.S. in Film from Emerson College.  He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and son.

Paul Levitz: Paul Levitz was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1956 and entered the comics industry in 1971 as editor/publisher of The Comic Reader, the first mass-circulation fanzine devoted to comics news.  He continued to publish TCR for three years, winning two consecutive annual Comic Art Fan Awards for Best Fanzine.  His other fan activities included editing the program books for several of Phil Seuling’s legendary New York Comic Art Conventions, running the dealers’ room of the first Creation Cons, and organizing the programming for DC’s one and only comic convention, in 1976.  He received Comic-Con International’s Inkpot Award in 2002 and the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award in 2008.  Levitz also serves on the board of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.  Levitz is primarily known for his work for DC Comics, where he has written most of their classic characters including the Justice Society, Superman, and The Legion of Super-Heroes, a series he’s recently returned to write.  Readers of The Buyers’ Guide voted his Legion: The Great Darkness Saga one of the 20 best comic stories of the last century.  As a staffer from 1973, Levitz was an assistant editor, the company’s youngest editor ever, and in a series of business capacities, became Executive Vice President & Publisher in 1989 and then served as President & Publisher from 2002-2009.  He is now concentrating on his writing, including a new run on Legion.

Greg Pak: Greg Pak is a filmmaker and comic book writer best known for directing the award-winning feature film Robot Stories, writing the epic Planet Hulk and World War Hulk comic book storylines, and co-writing (with Fred Van Lente) the fan favorite Incredible Hercules series for Marvel Comics.  He was named one of 25 Filmmakers to Watch by Filmmaker Magazine and described as “a talent with a future” by the New York Times.  Pak’s numerous Marvel mini-series include Magneto Testament, which IGN named the Best Mini-Series of 2008.  Pak’s feature film, Robot Stories, won 35 awards, played in 75 film festivals, and is now available on DVD from Kino.com.  Pak’s latest short film is Mister Green, a science fiction tale starring Tim Kang and funded by ITVS as part of its FutureStates series.  Pak studied political science at Yale University, history at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, and film production at the NYU graduate film program.  For the latest about Greg Pak’s work, visit PakBuzz.com.

Daniel Way: After being hired immediately following publication of his Xeric award-winning miniseries, Violent Lifestyle, in 2000, Daniel Way has gone on to write some of Marvel’s most well-known characters. Known for re-inventing characters for a new generation, he has launched such successful series as Ghost Rider, Wolverine: Origins, Dark Wolverine and the current sales juggernaut, Deadpool.

For more information on guests, tickets, or C2E2 in general, visit www.C2E2 or check out the show’s official blog, MediumAtLarge at www.mediumatlarge.net, or follow C2E2 on Twitter at www.twitter.com/c2e2.

ABOUT REED EXHIBITIONS POP CULTURE GROUP:

The Pop Culture Group at Reed Exhibitions owns and operates the New York Comic Con (NYCC), the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2), and the New York Anime Festival (NYAF).  New York Comic Con was launched in 2006 and quickly became a dominant presence in the pop culture world of public events.  In 2009, 452 companies exhibited at NYCC for a total of 84,000 square feet of paid exhibit space, and it has been ranked by Crain’s New York Business as the second-largest annual event in NYC.  C2E2, which will debut April 16 – 18 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center, is modeled after NYCC and will provide fans the opportunity to meet and greet their favorite writers, creators, and artists, as well as to see, hear and learn about the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. The Pop Culture Group also operates the recently-launched Star Wars Celebration in partnership with the Lucasfilm Ltd. and UFC Fan Expo.  Additionally, it holds a strategic partnership with Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in 2008 and will work closely with PAX on the launch of PAX East in Boston in 2010.

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