DC – The Fifth Assassin Signing
December 12, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, District of Columbia, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Author Brad Meltzer signs at Politics & Prose on Wednesday, January 16 at 7:00pm. Meltzer’s latest D.C. thriller features Beecher White, hero of The Inner Circle, as he untangles a plot to kill the president—a plot that goes back to the very first presidential assassination. Researching the four successful attempts on the lives of chief executives, White discovers a long-running conspiracy
Politics & Prose
5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
DC – America Again Signing
November 12, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, District of Columbia, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Stephen Colbert signs at Politics & Prose on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 3:00 pm!
Colbert’s latest critique finds America no less great for having lost its edge in certain sectors, such as economics and manufacturing—and maybe foreign relations and healthcare. Come meet one of TV’s most astute pundits for a signing of his new book.
To enter the signing line you must have a ticket.
A signing line ticket is free with the purchase of AMERICA AGAIN from Politics & Prose. One signing line ticket per adult.
Colbert will not pose for photographs.
Politics & Prose
5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
DC – Shattered Signing
October 19, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, District of Columbia, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Editors Jeff Yang and Keith Chow with illustrator Jamie Noguchi and featured comedian Elahe Izadi appear on Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 6:30-8:00 PM.
Busboys & Poets
2021 14th St, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
DC – District Comics Signing
October 11, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, District of Columbia, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Press Release:
The gang behind the smash hit anthology Trickster is back with another great anthology all about the history of Washington, D.C.! Many of the writers and artists of District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington D.C. will be appearing at both our Washington DC store on Saturday, October 27 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
The Washington City Paper is running a preview of the book along with two stories in their September 6 issue. Pick one up for free or read the article on their webpage!
(We will update our list of artists as we confirm more of them.)
District Comics creators appearing include:
Jeffrey-Troy Allen
Michael Brace
Andrew Cohen
Michael Cowgill
Matt Dembicki
Dale Rawlings
Kevin Rawlings
Mike Rhode
Jason Rodriguez
Jacob Warrenfeltz
Big Planet Comics
1520 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009
202-342-1961
DC – Pearls Before Swine Signing
October 2, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Strips, District of Columbia, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Stephan Pastis signs at Politics & Prose on Saturday October 6, 2012 at 7:00pm.
The latest Pearls Before Swine Treasury from the attorney-turned-cartoonist includes all strips from Larry in Wonderland and Because Sometimes You Just Gotta Draw a Cover with Your Left Hand, along with responses from readers and Pastis’s own remarks about the sources of particular themes and motifs.
Politics & Prose
5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
DC – Love & Rockets Signing
August 13, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, District of Columbia, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez sign at Politics & Prose on Friday September 14, 2012 at 7:00 pm!
Press Release:
P&P is excited once again to join the Small Press Expo, North America’s premier independent cartooning and comic arts festival, to present some of the best graphic artists working today. The Hernandez Brothers will discuss the fifth volume of their long-running series; this installment recounts the visit of Frogmouth’s half-sister and the making of a film starring Luba’s granddaughter. For more information about SPX, please visit their website.
Politics & Prose
5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
VA – District Comics Launch Party
August 8, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, District of Columbia, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Editor Matt Dembicki and several local contributors sign at One More Page Books on Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm for the launch of District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington, DC.
There will be more than 20 contributors on hand to sign (this will certainly be our biggest signing), including:
Jacob Warrenfeltz
Tabitha Whissemore
Art Haupt
Jason Rodriguez
Andrew Cohen
Rand Arrington
Mal Jones
Carol Dembicki
One More Page Books & More
2200 N. Westmoreland St. # 101, Arlington, VA 22213
leetUP “Awesomesauce. LIVE!” 2012 Tour
July 17, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under District of Columbia, Gaming, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas, Top Stories, Washington, Wisconsin
leetUP, The World’s First Live Nerd Culture Carnival, Set To Launch “Awesomesauce. LIVE!” Fall Tour (via PR Newswire)
LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Following a groundswell of fan demand, Kevin Pereira announced live at Comic-Con 2012 plans for the inaugural leetUP tour. The ”Awesomesauce. LIVE!” 2012 Tour is set to unleash the world’s first LIVE carnival celebration of nerd culture upon 10 cities…
Inaugural Awesome Con DC Planned for 2013
July 2, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, District of Columbia
Press Release:
First Annual Awesome Con D.C. – April 20-21, 2013
For too long, the District has been without a comic-con of its own. Politicians and presidents have come and gone; there’s even a new baseball team in town. Local pop culture aficionados have stared wistfully into the distance, hoping, wishing for a metro-accessible event. Don’t fret, nerds. That time is upon us!
Awesome Conventions LLC is proud to announce Awesome Con D.C.: A Comic and Pop Culture Festival! Awesome Con will take place at the Washington Convention Center on April 20 and 21, 2013, and is presented by Third Eye Comics.
As a celebration of popular culture, Awesome Con features a wide assortment of comic books, collectibles, toys, games, original art, cosplay, and more! Special events include discussion panels, costume contests, trivia contests, gaming tournaments, and a full slate of activities for kids!
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center can be found at 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001. It’s centrally located, easily Metro accessible and with ample parking nearby. Third Eye Comics has locations in Annapolis and Prince Frederick, in Maryland.
For more information about Awesome Con D.C., check out www.awesomecondc.com.
Awesome Con D.C.: A Comic and Pop Culture Festival!
Awesome Con DC (April 2013)
July 2, 2012 by Awesome Cons
Filed under Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, District of Columbia, Gaming, Science Fiction and Fantasy
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| For too long, the District has been without a comic-con of its own. Politicians and presidents have come and gone; there’s even a new baseball team in town. Local pop culture aficionados have stared wistfully into the distance, hoping, wishing for a metro-accessible event. Don’t fret, nerds. That time is upon us!
Awesome Conventions LLC is proud to announce Awesome Con D.C.: A Comic and Pop Culture Festival! Awesome Con takes place at the Washington Convention Center on April 20 and 21, 2013, and is presented by Third Eye Comics. As a celebration of popular culture, Awesome Con features a wide assortment of comic books, collectibles, toys, games, original art, cosplay, and more! Special events include discussion panels, costume contests, trivia contests, gaming tournaments, and a full slate of activities for kids! The Walter E. Washington Convention Center can be found at 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001. It’s centrally located, easily Metro accessible and with ample parking nearby. Third Eye Comics has locations in Annapolis and Prince Frederick, Md. |
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