Boston Comic Con After Party
March 12, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Massachusetts, Other
The League of Ordinary Gentlemen Comic Book Podcast and New England Comics present the Official Boston Comic Con After Party
Free admission (18+ only)
Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Middle East Downstairs, 480 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
AZ – First Wave Signing
March 12, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Arizona, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Comic book scribe Brian Azzarello, the scribe behind mature DC Comics imprint Vertigo’s hardboiled crime series 100 Bullets as well as DC’s First Wave and the graphic novel Joker, will sign his work at Atomic Comics in Paradise Valley 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, and Atomic Comics in Mesa 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 20.
Atomic Comics, 12621 N. Tatum, Phoenix, AZ 85032
DC – Backing into Forward Signing
March 12, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Comic Books, District of Columbia, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Jules Feiffer, one of the best cartoonists alive, just turned 81 and published Backing into Forward: A Memoir. Feiffer’s best-known comic strip was Sick, Sick, Sick (later retitled Feiffer), an unrelenting satire of American life and politics that ran in the Village Voice for more than 40 years. Feiffer grappled with the anomie of the ’50s, the unrest of the ’60s and ’70s, and the mindless complacency of the ’80s. He attacked Johnson over the Vietnam War, and Nixon and Reagan over everything. Feiffer’s artwork was sketchy but elegant—he conveyed his ideas in simple lines—and he frequently drew dancers. Doonesbury certainly would not exist without Feiffer’s ground-breaking work, and he’s proved there’s life after the Voice, which dropped him in 1997: He’s since written several works of fiction for children and adults.
FEIFFER READS FROM HIS AUTOBIOGRAPHY THURS. MARCH 18th AT 4 P.M. AT POLITICS & PROSE, 5015 CONNECTICUT AVE. NW. FREE. (202) 364-1919.
Image Comics Announces Its Lineup for Emerald City ComiCon 2010
March 12, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Top Stories, Washington
Via Image Comics:
EVERYTHING COMES UP EMERALDS FOR IMAGE IN SEATTLE
Image Comics announces its lineup for Emerald City ComiCon 2010
You can join Image Comics at Emerald City ComiCon, March 13-14, 2010! We’ll have creators galore, convention exclusives and more at booth #306!
In addition to the abundance of artists and writers appearing at booth #306, Image is offering a convention exclusive version of the currently sold out CHOKER #1 by superstar Ben Templesmith and writer Ben McCool. On Saturday, Image will be making some big announcements during our ever-popular panel, THE IMAGE COMICS SHOW.
Choker #1 ECCC Variant
The following talented folks will be appearing at the Image Booth throughout the weekend: Nathan Edmondson (Olympus, The Light), Rob Liefeld (Image United, Youngblood), Jay Faerber (Dynamo 5), Kieron Gillen (Phonogram), Brandon Graham (King City), John Layman (Chew), Ben McCool (Choker), Jamie McKelvie (Phonogram), B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Nick Spencer (Forgetless,Shuddertown), Brett Weldele (The Light).
Other Image creators exhibiting at ECCC include: Mike & Laura Allred (Madman, Red Rocket 7), Eric Basaldua (The Darkness, Witchblade), Michael Broussard (The Darkness), Joe Casey (Godland), Joe Kelly (I Kill Giants), Scott Kurtz (PVP), Moritat (Elephantmen), Ron Marz (Angelus, Magdalena, Witchblade), Mike Oeming (Mice Templar, God Complex), Whilce Portacio (Image United, Spawn), Duncan Rouleau (Great Unknown), Jim Rugg (One Model Nation), Steven T. Seagle (Soul Kiss), Tim Seeley (Loaded Bible), Richard Starkings (Elephantmen), Jim Valentino (ShadowHawk).
Saturday, at 2:00 PM in the Arcane Comics Panel Room (4C3-4):
THE IMAGE COMICS SHOW: The world’s greatest creator-owned comics publisher returns to Seattle with a flurry of announcements and a discussion on creating creator owned comics with panelists Ben Templesmith (Choker, Fell), John Layman (Chew), Jim Valentino (Shadowhawk) and Brandon Graham (King City). PLUS: You cannot miss the huge announcement coming from Loaded Bible’s Tim Seeley! Will this be your chance to win some free exclusive comics? Oh, yes; it will!
Don’t miss Image Comics at Emerald City ComiCon, booth #306!
NC – Spy vs Spy Signing
March 11, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Comic Books, North Carolina, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Peter Kuper signs on Thursday, March 18, 7pm-8:30pm.
We are very proud to announce that Peter Kuper, one of the modern giants of comics and illustration, appears at Chapel Hill Comics on Thursday, March 18, from 7pm until 8:30pm! Check it out:
Peter Kuper Is the co-founder of the political zine World War 3 illustrated and has been drawing Spy vs Spy for Mad Magazine since 1997. He has produced over twenty books including The System and an adaptaion of Kafka’s The Metamorphosis. His latest book Diario de Oaxaca is a sketchbook journal of two years he spent in Oaxaca, Mexico. He has just completed illustrating a Spanish language version of Alice in Wonderland. More of his work can be found at http://www.peterkuper.com
We’ll have copies of Diario de Oaxaca and Spy vs Spy: The Joke and Dagger Files on hand for folks to purchase and have signed.
Peter will also be appearing earlier that evening at the Nasher Museum at Duke University and is appearing at Chapel Hill Comics with their cooperation!
Click here for the Chapel Hill Comics page about this event!
Click here for the link to Peter Kuper’s Appearance at the Nasher!
Chapel Hill Comics, 316 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
DC Comics at Emerald City ComiCon
March 11, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Top Stories, Washington
Via The Source:
In addition to Ian Sattler and Group Editor Eddie Berganza, DC guests for the Emerald City ComiCon include: Brian Azzarello, Kurt Busiek, Sterling Gates, Patrick Gleason, Brandon Jerwa, Geoff Johns, Aaron Lopresti, Kevin Maguire, Doug Mahnke, Dustin Nguyen, Mike Norton, James Robinson, Greg Rucka, Philip Tan, Pete Tomasi, Eric Trautmann, Jen Van Meter, Len Wein, JH Williams III and Pete Woods.
DC Panels:
DC NATION!
Saturday, 1-2pm
GREEN LANTERN: THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
Saturday, 3-4pm
SUNDAY CONVERSATION
Sunday, 12-1pm
SUPERMAN GOES TO WAR
Sunday, 2-3pm
UK – Kick Ass Across the Pond
March 11, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Comic Books, England, Movies, Signing and Appearance Profiles
MARK MILLAR & JOHN ROMITA Jr. at FORBIDDEN PLANET
Sunday 21st March 2 – 3pm
Forbidden Planet is pleased to announce a signing by MARK MILLAR and JOHN ROMITA Jr. They will be signing the graphic novel KICK ASS and the movie companion book KICK ASS: CREATING THE COMIC, MAKING THE MOVIE at Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2h 8JR on Sunday March 21st 2 – 3pm.
The KICK-ASS phenomenon unites acclaimed writer Mark Millar and award-winning artist John Romita Jr. for one of the 21st century’s most outrageous and acclaimed series. What would happen if you tried to be a superhero – if an ordinary kid in spandex came face-to-face with the criminal underworld?
In the graphic novel, Dave Lizewski is just a regular American teenager with a MySpace page, a comic book collection, and no girlfriend. As self-styled vigilante Kick-Ass, however, he’s about to find out exactly how a superhero would fare in the real world… and it’s going to get really, really violent!
To accompany the film release, Mark Millar has also written the full and official page-to-screen story of KICK-ASS, collecting the input of the cast and crew as well as artist John Romita Jr. With eye-popping art from the original comics, script extracts and hundreds of movie photos, this is the indispensable guide to every aspect of ass-kicking.
PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT OFFER THESE ITEMS AS SIGNED PRE-ORDERS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SIGNED COPY, YOU WILL NEED TO BE AT THE EVENT.
Forbidden Planet is the largest store of its kind in the world. Some of the biggest names in Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comics and Cult Entertainment have come to our London Megastore for signing events, including: Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, Terry Gilliam, Simon Pegg, William Gibson, Mark Millar, Guillermo Del Toro, Brian Froud and Stephen King.
For more news about our signings please go to the website
WA – High Soft Lisp Signing
March 11, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Washington
Come meet the great Gilbert Hernandez, co-creator of Love and Rockets, at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery this Saturday, March 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. The evening will feature a book signing and exhibition of original artwork from Gilbert’s amazing new book HIGH SOFT LISP. It also serves as the after-party for this weekend’s Emerald City Comicon, so expect cameos by comics pros, complimentary beverages, and DJ Russ Fallout spinning classic punk rawk platters.
As one of the founding fathers of the alternative comics movement, Gilbert Hernandez needs no introduction to fans of the genre. Since launching the groundbreaking Love and Rockets series with his brother Jaime nearly three decades ago, his work has only become more relevant and influential. Don’t miss this opportunity to pay respects to a master of the medium.
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is located at 1201 S. Vale Street at Airport Way S., just minutes from downtown Seattle on Metro bus route 131. Phone 206.658.0110. This event coincides with the colorful Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack featuring challenging visual and performing arts presentations throughout the historic arts community.
San Jose Super Show Hosts Underground Legends & Three’s Company Cast
March 11, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News
Press Release:
San Jose Super Show Hosts Underground Comix Legends & Three’s Company Cast!
When:
Saturday, March 20
Early Bird admission: 9 -11 am, $15
General Admission: 11 am – 4 pm, $5
Where:
The Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
344 Tully Rd.
San Jose, CA 95111
Comic Book and Toy collectors are invited to the San Jose Super Toy, Comic Book & Collectible Show on Saturday, March 20, 2010! Come see 250 tables filled with every variety of Vintage to Modern Collectibles, including Comic Books, Toys, Vinyl Records, Posters, GI Joes, Robots, Disneyana, Sports, TV, Music, and Movie Memorabilia, and lots more! We are Northern California’s Largest Toy and Collectible show, growing in size and attendance since 1995.
We are pleased to present our Legends of Underground Comix reunion at the show, uniting two generations of classic creators. Don’t miss this chance to meet them & get your collection signed!
Mark Bode Heavy Metal, co-creator of Cobalt 60, soon to be a major motion picture from Universal Studios
Don Donahue Original Zap Comix publisher of Robert Crumb
Dan Fogel Previewing next month’s new Fogel’s Underground Comix Price Guide Supplement
Dan O’Neill Air Pirates Funnies, Odd Bodkins, The Log of the Irish Navy
Ted Richards Air Pirates Funnies, Dopin’ Dan, The Forty Year Old Hippie
Spain Zap Comix, Che: A Graphic Biography, Trashman
John Thompson The Kingdom of Heaven is Within You, Kukawy Comics, Yellow Dog
S. Clay Wilson (Appearance is Health Permitting) Zap Comix, The Checkered Demon, Pork
Media guests include actresses Joyce Dewitt and Priscilla Barnes from the “Three’s Company” TV show, who will be signing photos and taking snapshots with attendees for a small fee, in conjunction with “My Name is Earl” actor Jim Decker Promotions. Ms. Dewitt portrayed the perky and sensible roommate Janet Wood from 1977 to 1984, and has appeared in many other TV roles and the film “Airplane 2″. Ms. Barnes portrayed nurse roommate Terri Alden from 1981 to 1984, and is also well known for her roles in the films “Mallrats” and “The Devil’s Rejects”. Ola Ray, Playboy Playmate and Michael Jackson’s girlfriend in the “Thriller” music video will also be signing. All guests are subject to cancellation due to professional commitments.
For Show and Dealer Information:
(408) 298-1709
artapartment@yahoo.com
http://timetunnelnews.blogspot.com/
Comic Art Con Set for Sunday, March 21st
March 10, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, New Jersey, Top Stories
Press Release:
COMIC ART CON, the first exclusive comic art convention, is scheduled for Sunday, March 21, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Secaucus, NJ. COMIC ART CON is a gathering of comic art collectors in a friendly venue to buy, sell, trade, network, and talk about COMIC ART and ONLY comic art! Featuring a dynamic mix from both the dealer and collector ranks, there is probably more comic art in the room then any other show except San Diego. If you collect comic art then this show is for you! Parking is free and admission is only $5.
If you are interested in setting up, whether a dealer, collector, or professional, 6 foot tables are $100, two for $175. Every show we have a new crop of people who don’t fancy themselves dealers set up. They create an interesting dynamic that you just can’t find at bigger cons. Whether you want to buy, sell, trade, show off some of your collection, or just hang out perhaps this is the show that you decide to be on the other side of the table. Please let us know ASAP if you plan on setting up. Room space is very limited and the last con was completely sold out.
See you at the con!
Dan & Joe
Ps For more information check out http://www.comicartshowcase.com or email us with any questions at comicartcon@aol.com
Pps Check out some pictures from our last convention!
