CA – TMNT Art Show
November 17, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Art Show, California, Comic Books, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Kevin Eastman opens an exhibition of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles original art at Meltdown Comics on November 30, 2011!
The event will feature all things Turtles including 90 pages of original Kevin Eastman TMNT layout art for the entire new IDW series re-launch, the original artwork that started ALL things TMNT, and special edition prints, books, posters, and other rare TMNT treasures from his personal collection!
The signing will have on hand all IDW TMNT comics, the new Ultimate Collection Book One, as well as many more original out of print publications.
The Gallery Night Event/Party/Signing is from 6 PM TO 10 PM!
Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
NYC – Bizarro Heroes Signing
November 17, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Comic Strips, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Dan Piraro appears at MoCCA on Tuesday November 22, 2011 from 7 – 9pm.
Admission: $12/ $10 for MoCCA Members
Acclaimed cartoonist DAN PIRARO, creator of BIZARRO will signand discuss his book BIZARRO HEROES at the Museum of Comic & Cartoon Art – MoCCA. The book is a collection of his superhero themed spoofs from the last 25 years of BIZARRO, published through Last Gasp Comics.
Also, if you’re good… there may even be antics, Q& A and a slideshow of some of the panels from BIZARRO which has won three consecutive Reuben Awards from the National Cartoonist Society for Best Cartoon Panel of the Year in 1999, 2000, and 2001.
For the years 2002 through 2005, Piraro was nominated for the highest award of the NCS, Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year, and received the award in 2009.
Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art
594 Broadway, Suite 401, (btwn. Houston and Prince), New York, NY 10012
Philadelphia Comic-Con! (November 2011)
November 17, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Pennsylvania, Science Fiction and Fantasy
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| Philadelphia Comic-Con! | |
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| 11/20/2011 | |
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| Longest running comic book convention in the Philadelphia area with dealers from 5 states setup on 60+ tables at each show. Thousands upon thousands of comic books from the 1940′s to present day are sold, bought and traded. Considered by both fans and retailers alike one of the stronger one day shows in the country. We have both nationally known and local dealers too. Collectors drive up to 3 hours one way just to shop at our show.
RICK LEONARDI BILLY TUCCI ROB FELDMAN The hotel is conveniently located off of I-95 just 3 miles south of the Philadelphia International airport. |
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| Ramada Philadelphia Airport 76 Industrial Highway (Route 291) Essington, Pennsylvania 19029 United States Map It |
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| 300 | |
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Holiday Warehouse Sale (December 2011)
November 17, 2011 by fearlessreaders
Filed under Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Ohio
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Emerald City Comicon Debuts “Tales from the Con” Webcomic
November 17, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Washington
Seattle, WA – November 17, 2011 – The Emerald City Comicon (ECCC) is proud to announce TALES FROM THE CON, an all-new original webcomic created exclusively for the show’s website by cartoonists BRAD GUIGAR (Evil, Inc, webcomics.com) and CHRIS GIARRUSSO (G-Man, Mini Marvels).
TALES FROM THE CON is a humorous look at life in and around a comic convention, not specific to any one show, but celebrating the culture surrounding these meccas of pop culture.
“Anyone who has exhibited at a comic convention has a great story about the experience — some funny, some frustrating, some bizarre — and that makes for great comics,” said Brad Guigar. “Combined, Chris and I probably have 20 years of conventions under our belts. Not only is this a terrific chance to share some of that, but it’s a unique way to connect it to one of the premiere comic conventions in America, the Emerald City Comicon”
“I’m really excited to be working on TALES FROM THE CON,” said Chris Giarrusso. “I got my start in comics doing short strips, and it’s fun to work in that format once again. Plus, the opportunity to collaborate with Brad is icing on the cake!”
Creating unique and original content for its attendees has been always been one of ECCC’s hallmarks, like their acclaimed Monsters & Dames charity book, which has raised over $20,000.00 for Seattle Children’s Hospital. Guigar explains:
“This summer, I gave an interview with GammaSquad in which I proposed exactly this sort of project — using a webcomic as an anchor to a publisher’s website. Although Jim (Demonakos, Convention Director) had never read that article when he approached me to be involved in this, it’s not going to stop me from claiming full credit when everybody starts copying what ECCC is launching with their new site.”
You can read an all-new TALES FROM THE CON every Thursday at the ECCC’s website (http://www.
Winter Fever Toy Show (January 2012)
November 16, 2011 by toyclicker
Filed under Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Horror, New Jersey, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports
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Philadelphia Antique Toy Convention (December 2011)
November 16, 2011 by toyclicker
Filed under Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, Pennsylvania, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports
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| Philadelphia Antique Toy Convention | |
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| 12/04/2011 | |
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| On Sunday, December, 4, 2011, the first ever Philadelphia Antique Toy Convention will take place at our new location The Pennsy Flea Market, 1600 S. Warfield St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19145. 10:00am to 4:00pm, Admission is $5.00, 9:00am Early buyers $10.00. Children under the age of 12 free, accompanied by an adult. An indoor all weather event. Food, ATM, Kids Fun Zone, Free parking. Free Shuttle to and from south Philly & center city. Just call 215-463-3532 / info@PennsyFleaMarket.com.Our new holiday toy show will feature 200 tables of new, antique, and collectible toys for sale from unique toy dealers from the region. The show promises to have a diversity of toys from 1900′s to the present such as Gi-joe, Barbie, Diecast Vehicles, Science Fiction, Horror, Space Toys. Action Figures. Dolls. Transformers, Comics, Replica Green Hornet Car and much more. Come spend the day with us and find that special gift for the toy collector in your life. For information on attending or participating, go to our web site: www.toyshows.org or call Phoneline: 856-302-3606. Vendors tables are still available Call Phoneline or 856-228-7681 | |
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| Pennsy Flea Market 1600 S. Warfield St Philadelphia, Pa 19145 United States Map It |
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IL – Briggs4Kids Charity Event
November 16, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Illinois, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Sports
Lance Briggs returns to Challengers on Saturday, Dec. 03, 2011 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm! We’re the host for this year’s Briggs4Kids Foundation Charity Event and we are accepting Comic Book & Graphic Novel donations from now until the event. Monetary donations will also be accepted. We are also celebrating the release of Top Cow’s Pilot Season: SERAPH, created by Lance! Also appearing, local creators Alex Rosado, Tom Kelly & Brian Mead.
Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
ON – Skullkickers Signing
November 16, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Jim Zub signs on Wednesday, November 16th from 5pm-8pm at The Beguiling!
Free To Attend
COME ONE, COME ALL, TO THE SECOND OFFICIAL LAUNCH FOR THE SKULLKICKERS COMICK BOOK SERIES!
The Beguiling will play host to SKULLKICKERS author Jim Zub on Wednesday, November 16th, to celebrate the release of the second Skullkickers Trade Paperback!
SKULLKICKERS VOLUME 2: FIVE FUNERALS AND A BUCKET OF BLOOD collects issues 7-11 of the noble-shooting, thief-ganking, faerie-smushing series, as our two heroes are alternately rewarded and reviled just for being… skull kickers. Great fantasy fun, local comics creators, and an Image comic that released 11 issues in a row ON TIME, it’s a f*cking miracle. Come celebrate.
Note: SKULLKICKERS vol 1, vol 2, and select issues from the series will be available for sale at the event.
The Beguiling
601 Markham Street, Toronto, ON
NYC – The Boy Who Loved Batman Lecture
November 16, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Movies, New York, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Michael Uslan appears at MoCCA on Monday, November 21, 2011 from 7 – 9pm.
Press Release:
Come celebrate our new exhibitions with Michael Uslan, and hear how “The Boy Who Loved Batman” conquered Hollywood to bring the Dark Knight to the silver screen.
Admission: $5/ free for MoCCA Members
Michael Uslan has helped to bring some of the most memorable films to the big screen. He is the executive producer of films such as Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, Constantine, The Spirit, Batman Begins, and the second highest grossing film of all time, The Dark Knight.
His most recent project is the newly released memoir The Boy Who Loved Batman, the true story of how a middle class boy from New Jersey grew up to be an executive producer of one of the most successful film franchises of all time.
Michael Uslan’s comic writing credits include the critically-acclaimed revival of The Shadow for DC Comics, Archie Comics, Terry and the Pirates, Stan Lee’s Just Imagine Batman, Batman: Detective #27 graphic novel, the comics history America At War – A History of War Comics, Mysteries in Space – A History of Science Fiction Comics, The Pow! Zap! Wham! Comic Book Trivia Quiz Book, and many others. He is a recipient of an Emmy Award as Executive Producer of the popular children’s series Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?, an Annie Award for the animated movie Batman Beyond: Return of The Joker, and a Peoples Choice Award for the movie Batman.
In 2008 the film The Dark Knight became one of the highest grossing films of all time, and cemented the Batman film series as one of the most successful film franchises ever. This achievement was no surprise to Michael Uslan, the man who had dreamed of making a dark, serious Batman film since he was a child, and had (with his partner Benjamin Melniker) acquired the rights to the films in 1979. For the majority of his life, he believed in the power and universality of the Batman story, and was determined to bring a sophisticated take to theaters, even when the industry believed it was a property best left for children. In his personal memoir, The Boy Who Loved Batman, Uslan shares his story— starting with his humble beginnings as a comics-obsessed New Jersey boy (who entered college with 30,000 comics in his collection), to his early renown as the creator of the first college course on comics. Uslan recounts how his summer employment at DC Comics lead to him writing for The Shadow and, in a fulfillment of his dream, Batman. He reveals the behind-the-scenes drama behind securing the right to produce Batman films, and reinvigorated the Dark Knight as the powerful, serious hero that audiences love. Along the way readers will meet the greats of the comic book world such as Bob Kane, Bill Finger, and Stan Lee; learn the back-story on the surprising but inspired casting of Michael Keaton as Batman and Jack Nicholson as the Joker; and gain insight into the turbulent politics and economy of Hollywood.
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 Saturdays from 12:00-5:00 pm. Suggested donation to the museum is $6 but free for MoCCA Members as well as for children 10 and under (when accompanied by a paying adult). For more information about the museum and MoCCA events, exhibitions and programs, contact MoCCA President and Chairman Ellen S. Abramowitz at eabramowitz@moccany.org.
Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art
594 Broadway, Suite 401, (btwn. Houston and Prince), New York, NY 10012
