NJ – Secret Identities Panel
April 10, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New Jersey, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Webcomics
Larry Hama, Natalie Kim, Robin Ha, and Adam WarRock join Jeff Yang, Keith Chow, and Jerry Ma for a panel at Rutgers University on April 15th at 8:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room of the Rutgers Student Center as part of Geek Week!
Press Release:
Four years ago, “Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology,” the ground-breaking graphic novel collection of original stories of Asian Americans told through the narrative of heroes and villains, was launched right here at Rutgers.
On the heels of releasing their second anthology, “Secret Identities, Volume 2: Shattered”, SI comes back to Rutgers. Joining SI editors Jeff Yang, Keith Chow, and Jerry Ma will be nerdcore rapper Adam WarRock, Marvel Comics and SI artist Robin Ha, co-host of InkedTV and creator of the web series Super Twins Natalie Kim, and writer, artist, editor, and creator of the GI Joe mythology Larry Hama!
Join the panel for an in-depth multimedia presentation on Asian American identity, comics, and more. The panelists will need audience assistance to create an original hero and villain on stage. Don’t miss out!
For more information, visit the Secret Identities website.
Free admission. RSVP on Facebook!
MA – Relish Signing
March 31, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Massachusetts, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories, Webcomics
Cartoonist Lucy Knisley signs at Million Year Picnic on Sunday, April 28th at 2:30 pm!
Knisley weaves a lifelong love of food, a childhood raised by chefs, sparkling wit, delicious recipes and fresh, fun art in this graphic memoir depicting pivotal moments in her life in relation to the foods on her plate. A tasty treat for all the senses, foodies and artists alike will Relish Knisley’s story and style.
Million Year Picnic
99 Mt Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
NYC – Food is Life, Life is Food
March 29, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Webcomics
Join artist/author Lucy Knisley (Relish) and author/Murray’s Cheese events genius Beth Griffenhagen (Haiku for the Single Girl) for a discussion on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm on the best things to eat, the important moments in life, and the overlap between.
Word Bookstore
126 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222-2002
WA – Relish Signing
March 27, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Washington, Webcomics
Cartoonist Lucy Knisley signs at Fantagraphics Bookstore on Friday, April 19th at 7:00 pm.
Knisley weaves a lifelong love of food, a childhood raised by chefs, sparkling wit, delicious recipes and fresh, fun art in this graphic memoir depicting pivotal moments in her life in relation to the foods on her plate. A tasty treat for all the senses, foodies and artists alike will Relish Knisley’s story and style.
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
1201 S. Vale Street (at Airport Way S.), Seattle, WA 98108
MA – Relish Signing
March 20, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Massachusetts, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Webcomics
Cartoonist Lucy Knisley signs on Tuesday, April 2nd from noon to 1:00 pm at Northeastern University’s Xhibition Kitchen.
Join us for this Xhibition Kitchen event! Free Cooking Demo and Cookbook Signing. Books are available at the event and the NU bookstore.
About the Author: Lucy Knisley was born in New York City, raised in Rhinebeck, NY, and educated in Chicago. She has come home to roost in a tiny apartment in Manhattan, where she can be closer to her mom’s cooking. Her comics about life, food, travel and her adventures have gained her a devoted audience on the Internet, and she is now doing food comics for the magazine Saveur, who just sent her to Africa. Lucy’s first book, French Milk, is a travelogue about a trip to Paris. Relish is her most recent work.
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave., Boston, Massachusetts 02115
IL – Relish Signing
March 12, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Illinois, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Webcomics
Cartoonist Lucy Knisley is coming to Challengers on Wednesday April 10th at 7:00 pm for a party! She’ll be signing copies of her terrific new book Relish: My Life In The Kitchen, hosting a slideshow, and hanging out with fans in a gallery decked out with her artwork. Beer and wine will be served, as well as Lucy’s recipes from Relish prepared by local fans. It’s going to be fun (potentially) on a bun!
Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Florida Supercon is July 4-7!
March 6, 2013 by Joe Fauvel
Filed under Animation, Anime, Art Show, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Florida, Gaming, Horror, Manga, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports, Television, Video Games, Webcomics
Florida Supercon is July 4-7, www.floridasupercon.com. Hundreds of guests, including: George Takei (Star Trek), Adam Baldwin (Firefly, Chuck), Laurie Holden (The Walking Dead), Jason David Frank (Power Rangers), Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), Olivier Coipel (Thor, X-Men, AvX), George Perez (Crisis, Avengers), Nick Cardy (Teen Titans, Superman), Brina Palencia (One Piece, Spice and Wolf), Garry Chalk (Transformers, Stargate), Sgt Slaughter (GI Joe, WWF), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen) and more!!!! Check out www.floridasupercon.com for all the info.
FLORIDA SUPERCON: South Florida’s Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention is 4 days of fun featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming and more! FSC will be returning for year eight to the MIAMI AIRPORT CONVENTION CENTER (MACC).
Planning to attend? Let us know on the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/456431157712145
Tickets are on sale now at http://www.floridasupercon.com/buy-tickets
Creator-Owned Expo Set for August 2013 in Fort Lauderdale
January 30, 2013 by Joe Fauvel
Filed under Animation, Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Florida, Gaming, Horror, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Video Games, Webcomics
Creator – Owned Expo will be hosted Saturday August 3rd, 2013 at the beautiful Universal Palms Hotel. It is located at 4900 PowerLine Road, Fort Lauderdale Florida 33309 between the hours of 10am – 6pm. Come out and enjoy the company of artist both professional and amateur. Vendors will have a wide array of Comics, Manga, Games, Action figures, and tons Collectables to choose from. If Anime is your thing, get yours here. Wear your favorite Costume, bust out the Cosplay and make it rock in 2013. There will be production companies and Film Makers that work in Movies, TV, and other Media…Come out and celebrate with us!
For more info please visit www.creatorownedexpo.com
MA – Hero Envy Signing
January 22, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Comic Strips, Massachusetts, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Webcomics
Press Release:
Join “Hero Envy” and the following creators at Comicazi on Saturday, February 2nd from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm!
Special Guest Star – Chris Giarusso From Mini Marvels and G-Man
ALSO FEATURING…
*Alan and Chris Hebert from HB Comics
*Jason May creator of Robot Dreams
*Matt Herring author of “Pow Bam Sell – The Guide to Comic Book Marketing” and co-host of the Secret Identity Podcast
*Brian LeTendre (tentative) from the Secret Identity as well as author and webcomic creator
*With other tentative guests to appear
This is an amazing group of creators as well as some of our best friends so this event is guaranteed to be a literal ton of fun!
The signing will take place from 11 AM to 2 PM and we hope to see some old friends there as well as meet some new ones. Come and celebrate comics with us!!
Comicazi
407 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02144
WA – Graphic Novel Panel 2013
January 11, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Washington, Webcomics
The Graphic Artists Guild hosts the 3nd annual Graphic Novel Panel January 26, 2013 at the Seattle Design Center with an after-party at Fantagraphics Bookstore.
Sign up for “Make Your Own Comic in 90 Minutes” in the morning workshop.
Learn the ins and outs of the Graphic Novel in the afternoon.
Sign up for both and get an extra discount.
Party in the evening at Fantagraphics Bookstore.
The Line-Up:
Mark Monlux, our Moderator for the third year, is an award-winning freelance illustrator and author of The Comic Critic Presents Seldom Seen Films.
Ellen Forney - She won a 2012 Genius award from the Stranger. Her memoir, Marbles, is a current New York Times bestseller and she teaches comics at Cornish College of the Arts. Is there anything that girl can’t do?
Michel Gagné - His creative work can be seen in The Iron Giant, Osmosis Jones, and Ratatouille. He has written and illustrated The Saga of Rex and Insanely Twisted Rabbits. Look for ZED: A Cosmic Tale out in Feb. 2013.
Stefano Gaudiano - was born in Italy in 1966, moved to the United States in 1981, and started drawing comics shortly thereafter. He is currently inking monthly comics for Marvel Comics and Valiant Entertainment. He makes a mean cup of coffee.
Phil & Kaja Foglio - Are the artist and writer of the web comic Girl Genius.
Allen Gladfelter - has had a few brushes with notoriety and is generally pleased with what he’s managed to accomplish. He intends to accomplish more in the years to come. Look him up!
David Lasky -has created a number of critically acclaimed comic books, including a nine page mini-adaptation of Joyce’s Ulysses and Carter Family: Don’t Forget That Song
The Schedule:
At Seattle Design Center
10:30 – noon Make Your Own (mini) Comic
In 90 minutes participants are challenged to make their own 8-page mini graphic novel. Cartoonist David Lasky will guide you through the book-constructing and storytelling process. Supplies and basic drawing tips will be provided. Drawing skills are not all necessary; the only prerequisite is a desire to communicate through the medium
of comics.
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Break-Bring your own or order a box lunch (must pre-order).
1:00 - 3:30 PM Graphic Novel Panel Discussion
How do you get started? What jobs are available in the comics industry? What does it take to create and publish a graphic novel? So many experts in one room!
4:30 – 6:00 PM After Party for all attendees
Fantagraphics Bookstore
Books available for purchase and signing
The Preregistration Prices
Student prices: full-time with ID
Make a Comic Workshop- $10
Graphic Novel Panel-$12
Both Make a Comic Workshop and Graphic Novel Panel-$17
Guild member prices:
Make a Comic Workshop-$15
Graphic Novel Panel-$20
Both Make a Comic Workshop and Graphic Novel Panel-$30
General prices:
Make a Comic Workshop-$20
Graphic Novel Panel-$30
Both Make a Comic Workshop and Graphic Novel Panel-$40
At the Door Prices-Cash or Check only
$5 more for each category
Seattle Design Center -Plaza Building Conference Center, Suite 370
5701 6th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108
Free parking. The Plaza Building entrance is on Orcas between 5th & 6th. Suite P370 is on three floors up from street level. Take the elevator to first floor, then glass elevator to third floor. From the Atrium Building cross the sky bridge to Plaza Building, take glass elevator to third floor.
