Win an Adam Hughes Sketch at MegaCon
March 8, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Florida
Up for auction is the opportunity to get an original, one of a kind convention sketch from comic artist Adam Hughes.
(Auction ends on March 10, 2010 18:52:42 PST)
As many collectors and fans know, Adam is renowned for his cover art on such books as Catwoman and Wonder Woman, as well as limited run covers for such titles as Powergirl, the Legion of Super Heroes, Joss Whedon’s Serenity and assorted Star Wars projects, to name but a few. His designs for Sideshow Collectibles Marvel Comiquette Statues as well as DC Direct’s Women of the DCU busts and Covergirls statue series are much sought after and enjoyed. This auction is YOUR chance to have one of Adam’s pieces added to your collection, and not just any piece. The artwork you win will be a fully rendered sketch of the character of your choice. The images attached to this auction are an example of the quality of work that the winner can expect to receive.
To participate in this auction, you must meet the following criteria: the artwork must be collected from Adam in person by the winner at the upcoming Mega Con in Orlando, Florida. The dates of the convention are March 12th to March 14th. You must be an attendee at the show, and be able to provide photo ID proving you are the same individual that won this auction. No one else will be allowed to pick up this artwork; so please if you do not plan on being at the Mega Con, do not bid. We cannot make exceptions. You must be able to pay in full via paypal at the close of this auction or make arrangements to pay in cash at the opening of the show. Failure to do so will result in a second chance offer being sent out to the next highest bidder.
The following restrictions will also apply to this auction: Your request may be of a single character of your choosing. Adam reserves the right to add any complimentary characters that he may feel completes the piece of artwork. The artwork will be completed in gray-scale marker as all of Adam’s convention sketches are, with painted highlights added as Adam deems it necessary. The examples included with this auction may look like color was used; Adam achieved this effect using a combination or warm and cool gray tones markers. The artwork will be 11 by 14 inches, and all materials used are archival in quality. No lewd requests will be accepted, nor any content deemed to be offensive. If you ask for something that is either of these, we will politely ask you for a second choice for the subject of your sketch.
Your artwork will be completed at the Mega Con, on the first day of the show, unless other arrangements are made. For example; if you only plan on attending on Saturday, and would like to watch your sketch being worked on, we can move your piece to the first sketch of Saturday. Adam or myself will be in touch with you prior to the convention to talk about your sketch request. You can pick up your artwork from our table at any time during the weekend. However, if you neglect to collect your sketch, you will forfeit it. We cannot be responsible for shipping unclaimed artwork at the end of the show, and as stated earlier, the art MUST be picked up by the auction winner; no substitutions will be allowed.
Thank you for your participation in this auction. I know many people would like us to do this sort of thing for other shows, and even simply to provide Adam’s fans with a source for sketches outside of conventions. This is something we will consider in the coming months. But for now, we are looking forward to the trip to Orlando, and Mega Con, and wish everyone the best of luck in the auction!
Hero Initiative’s MegaCon Schedule
March 7, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Florida, Top Stories
Hero Initiative travels to MegaCon, the southeast’s largest comic book, science fiction/fantasy, anime, toys and gaming convention. The event takes place March 12-14 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. You can purchase tickets directly by clicking here!
First up, traveling along with us from Los Angeles is artist Joe Benitez, known for The Darkness, Batman, and Justice League of America! Stop by the booth and pick up an original sketch by Benitez. All proceeds benefit Hero Initiative.
Make sure you come back, because George Pérez, one of the most influential artists of all time, will be at the Hero booth. He’ll be sketching as well, and this is one you don’t want to pass up.
On Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., a special 11-man signing of Hero’s The Wolverine 100 Project will take place! Contributors Joe Benitez, Jim Calafiore, Mike Choi, Darwyn Cooke, Joe Jusko, Andy Smith, Bill Tucci, Mike McKone, Jimmy Palmiotti, Mike Perkins, and Brandon Peterson will be at the booth exclusively signing Hero’s recent release. Get them while they are available, and get them signed by our team!
And that’s not all! Florida resident and acclaimed writer Steve Perry will be visiting the Hero booth as well. Perry is best known as one of the original writers of the Thundercats and Silverhawks TV shows, and Timespirits comics. Perry was diagnosed with cancer in February, 2009, and being the single father of a 9-year-old son, he struggled to make ends meet while battling his severe illness. After being homeless, having no work, and living in his car with his son, Hero Initiative is proud to help Perry pull him through this difficult time. He wants to say “thanks” by stopping by. Thank you, Steve!
Lastly, Grandstand Sports & Memorabilia has generously donated approximately 40 items that will be available through a silent auction. Items include a Hugh Jackman autographed Wolverine 8×10 Photo, Johnny Depp autographed 8×10 Photo, Elijah Wood autographed Frodo 8×10 Photo, Robert Downey Jr. & Jeff Bridges Dual Signed Iron Man 8×10 Photo and a Spider-Man limited edition lithograph with actual film cel, to name a few. The items will be on display in the lobby and at the Hero booth. Part of the proceeds will go to Hero Initiative.
Our Schedule is as follows:
Fri., 12 MAR, con hours 1-7
1:30-3:30: George Pérez
2:00-3:00: 100 Wolverines: Joe Benitez, Jim Calafiore, Mike Choi, Darwyn Cooke, Joe Jusko, Andy Smith, Bill Tucci, Mike McKone, Jimmy Palmiotti, Mike Perkins, Brandon Peterson
4:00-5:30: Joe Benitez
5:30-7:00: George Pérez
Sat., 13 MAR; con hours 10-6
10:00-12:00: George Pérez
12:00-2:00: Joe Benitez
2:00-4:00: George Pérez
4:00-6:00: Joe Benitez
Sun., 14 MAR; con hours 10-5
10:00-12:00: George Pérez
12:00-1:00: Joe Benitez
1:00-3:00: George Pérez
3:00-5:00: Joe Benitez
About Grandstand Sports and Memorabilia:
Grandstand Sports & Memorabilia Inc. is a domestic and international provider of hand signed authentic sports memorabilia. Since it’s inception the company has held a domestic and international presence in both retail and wholesale markets. The corporate office is located in New York City. Aside from our charity and retail presence, Grandstand works with numerous corporations including: top sports internet sites such as espn.com and major financial companies. Grandstand also provides exclusive memorabilia to both Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s by mail catalogs. Grandstand Sports & Memorabilia, 148 Madison Ave14th Floor New York, NY 10016, 212-532-8900, 888-78-GRAND
About The Hero Initiative:
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strict to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday’s creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment. Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $400,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit the website or call 626-676-6354.
FL – Haunted Signing
March 5, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Comic Books, Florida, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Webcomics
Xeric grant-winning cartoonist Joshua Smeaton marks the release of his graphic novel Haunted with a signing from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Read More Comics in Brandon, Florida.
Haunted is a full-color collection of Smeaton’s webcomic about a group of middle-school friends who want nothing more than to sneak into a high-school Halloween party at an abandoned mansion. But once they get there, they discover they’re not the only uninvited guests.
FL – Deadpool vs Hit Monkey Signing
March 3, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Comic Books, Florida, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Curb Your Enthusiasm Star Tour
February 28, 2010 by Colin
Filed under California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Oregon, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Washington
Jeff Garlin, star of Curb Your Enthusiasm and WALL-E, signs copies of My Footprint
March 2 - BORDERS 150 North State St, Chicago, IL – Talk & Booksigning – 12:30 PM
March 2 - TEMPLE JEREMIAH 937 Happ Road, Northfield, IL - Talk & Booksigning – 7:30 PM CST
March 3 – THE BOOK STALL 811 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL – Talk & Booksigning - 7:00pm CST
March 4 - PARK WEST Chicago, IL – SHOW & Booksigning – 8:00pm
March 5 - HELIUM COMEDY CLUB Philadelphia, PA – SHOW & Booksigning – 8:00pm
March 6 - BORDERS #330 BACK BAY 511 Boylston Street, Boston, MA – Talk & Booksigning – 2:00pm
March 6 - WILBUR THEATRE Boston, MA – SHOW & Booksigning – 7:00pm
March 6 - HARVARD (IGP) OF THE YEAR Cambridge, MA – 11:00pm
March 7 - LEVENTHAL-SIDMAN JCC 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA – Talk & Booksigning – 4:00pm
March 8 - BOOKS & BOOKS 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL – Talk & Booksigning - 8:00pm
March 10 - CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL 2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL – Talk & Booksigning – 7:30pm
March 11 - IMPROV WEST PALM BEACH, FL – SHOW & Booksigning – 8:00pm
March 12 - A CAPPELLA BOOKS 484-C Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA – Booksigning – 6:00-8:00pm
March 12 - 14TH STREET PLAYHOUSE 173 14th Street, Atlanta, GA – SHOW & Booksigning – 8:00pm
March 13 - ATLANTA JCC 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, GA - Talk & Booksigning – 7:30pm
March 14 - PALEY CENTER W/ “CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM” CAST Los Angeles, CA – PANEL DISCUSSION
March 16 - BOOK SOUP 8818 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA – Talk & Booksigning – 7:00pm
March 17 – ELLIOTT BAY BOOKSTORE 101 South Main Street, Seattle, WA – Talk & Booksigning – 7:00pm
March 18 - PARLOR LIVE Bellevue, WA – SHOW & Booksigning – 7:30pm
March 19 - ALADDIN THEATRE Portland, OR – SHOW & Booksigning - 8:00pm
March 20 - POWELL’S 1005 West Burnside, Portland, OR - Talk & Booksigning – 2:00pm
March 21 - BOOKS INC 2251 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA – Talk & Booksigning – 3:00pm
March 21 - CONGREGATION BETH AM 26790 Arastradero Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA – Talk & Booksigning – 7:00pm
March 24 – BARNES & NOBLE # 2743 7881 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA – Talk & Booksigning - 7:00pm
March 25 - SKYLIGHT BOOKS 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA - Talk & Booksigning – 7:30 PM
March 26 - THE COMEDY STORE HOLLYWOOD, CA - SHOW & Booksigning
Choker Creators Coast-to-Coast Tour
February 24, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Arizona, California, Convention News, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington
Comic artist Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Fell) and writer Ben McCool are on tour to promote their new title, Choker. Templesmith writes on his blog, ”This year, you pretty much won’t be able to escape me. (Sorry.) In addition to all these dates for CHOKER #1 and #2, I’ll also be around Chicago for C2E2 as well as NYCC and Heroes Con down in North Carolina. And of course, the big one, SDCC.” He goes on to say that McCool will be on hand for several of the appearances as well. There’s a guarantee of at least one Ben per signing!
Larry’s Comics in Lowell, MA commissioned an exclusive variant cover of the first issue (pictured at right). It has been delayed because of a printing error but New England fans should be on the lookout for it to get signed at Templesmith’s appearance at Boston Comic Con in April.
Florida Supercon Adds Guests and Launches New Website
February 16, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Anime, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Florida, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports, Top Stories
FLORIDA SUPERCON 2009
FSC LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE AND ADDS NEW GUESTS FOR JUNE 18-20, 2010 SHOW
Miami, FL – As the 5th annual Florida Supercon grows closer, dozens of exciting new guests have been added from the worlds of Comic Books, Anime, Animation, Sci-Fi, Video Games, Horror, Comedy and more! In addition to the exciting new guests that have been added, a new website has been launched to support the event. The new website can be viewed at http://www.supercon.tv
Florida Supercon (FSC) returns to Miami for its 5th year as it takes over the entire Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Hotel and Convention Center. South Florida’s Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game and Sci-Fi / Fantasy Festival is set for Friday, June 18 through Sunday, June 20, 2010. The 5th FSC will be the largest yet, with almost 150,000 square feet of event space, plus more guest celebrities and artists than ever before!
Florida Supercon is a three day festival that includes celebrity guests, comic book publishers, artists, writers, vendors, Q&A’s, parties, costume contests, anime programming, cosplay, panels, photo shoots, live music, video games and more. The event kicks off at 12:00PM, Friday, June 18 and the fun continues almost around the clock until 6:00PM, Sunday, June 20.
Over 80 guests have already been announced for FSC 2010, and that number continues to grow every week. Some of the guests already lined up for FSC 2010 include:
Comic Book artists and writers such as Ariel Olivetti, Bill Sienkiewicz, Khoi Pham, Rafa Sandoval, Dennis Calero, Brad Walker, Paul Gulacy, Fred Van Lente, Filip Sablik, Georges Jeanty, Dick Giordano, Dustin Weaver, Steve Kurth, Shawn Crystal, Joe Jusko, Allen Bellman, Clayton Henry, Derec Donovan, Alex Saviuk, Pat Broderick, Rob Hunter, Greg “Dark One” Williams, Vinnie Tartamella, Dick Kulpa and more!
Anime and Animation voice actors like Troy Baker (Naruto, Code Geass), Richard Horvitz (Invader Zim), Larry Kenney (Thundercats), Brittney Karbowski (Xenosaga, Pani Poni Dash), Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen), Charles Fleischer (Roger Rabbit), Brad Kesten (Charlie Brown), Angela Lee-Sloan (Lucy in Peanuts), Stacy H. Tolkin (Sally in Peanuts) and more!
Legendary Filmmakers Lloyd Kaufman and Hershell Gordon Lewis.
Movie and TV Celebrities such as Tia Carrere (Wayne’s World, Relic Hunter), John Wesley Shipp (The Flash), Charles Fleischer (Back to the Future II), Julie McCullough (Growing Pains, The Blob), Louise Robey (Friday the 13th the series), Rebecca Staab (Fantastic Four), Michelle Lintel (The Black Scorpion), Sinn “Kizarny” Bodhi (WWE) and more!
Musical Guests like MC Frontalot, Robbed By A Flute, Sci-Fried, The Pursuit, Murderous Rampage and more!
Cosplay and Entertainment Guests such as the 3000 Brigade (Smash Bros. Show), Supercon Championship Wrestling, Wasabi Anime, Outland Armour and more!
Stand Up Comedy Guests like Lisa Corrao, The Revenge of the Nerds Comedy Show, Julie McCullough and more!
Additional guests can be found at on the Florida Supercon website at http://www.supercon.tv
This years FSC will have dedicated programming tracks for each of the genre’s being celebrated. Some of the amazing events include:
- Q&A’s with most of our attending guests
- Comic art portfolio reviews for aspiring artists
- Fan panels for all aspects of the show (Comics, Anime, Animation, Sci-Fi etc.)
- Industry panels for breaking into Comics, Anime, Animation etc…
- The FSC Costume Competition (with over $3,000 in cash and prizes)
- The FSC Cosplay Skit Contest
- Rumble Roses Cosplay Wrestling
- The Otaku Insomnia Rave
- Cosplay Deviant’s Hentai Cafe
- Cosplay RockBand
- Supercon Championship Wrestling’s “Supercon Mania!”
- The Smash Brothers 3000 Super Show
- Filmmaking workshops with Hershell Gordon Lewis
- The FSC Film Festival
- Live Musical Performances
- Live stand up comedy
- Over 100 video game stations
- Video game tournaments
- A 50,000 square feet exhibition room with over 300 booths and tables featuring vendors, celebrity guests, artists, filmmakers and exhibits.
Complete information on these and dozens of more events taking place all weekend can be found at http://www.supercon.tv
The convention hours of operation are:
FRIDAY, JUNE 18: 12:00PM – 2:00AM
SATURDAY, JUNE 19: 11:00AM – 2:00AM
SUNDAY, JUNE 20: 11:00AM – 6:00PM
THE DOUBLE TREE MIAMI AIRPORT HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER is located at 711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126. The Double Tree has over 150,000 square feet of total convention space to accommodate the growing attendance of Animation Supercon. Discounted room rates for convention are available. See our website http://www.supercon.tv for details.
FL – Choker Signing
February 8, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Comic Books, Florida, Horror, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Join Ben Templesmith and Ben McCool at A Comic Shop for a celebration of their new creator-owned book CHOKER.
We’ll have a signing/party on Tuesday, March 2nd at 3pm.
Come get all your Templesmith books signed, then hang out and drink some beers with Ben and Ben.
Free Beer (21+ w/I.D.)
This will be our first signing of 2010. We have a lot more to follow…
A Comic Shop, 114 S. Semoran Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32792-4433
http://www.acomicshop.com
FL – Greg Horn Signing
January 29, 2010 by Colin
Filed under Comic Books, Florida, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Greg Horn signs from 1-3pm on February 3rd at Coliseum of Comics.
Coliseum of Comics, 4722 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32839
407-240-7882
http://www.coliseumofcomics.com
MegaCon Prepares for 2010
January 8, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Florida, Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories
Megacon 2010 – Press release 12/28/09
Orange County Convention Center – 9800 International Drive, Orlando Florida – March 12th – March 14th
The southeast’s premier Comic Book, Science Fiction, Anime, multi-media event!!!
Comic book artists attending MegaCon for the first time: Olivier Coipel, Stephane Roux, Mike McKone, Justin Gray, Joe Benitez, Don Rosa, Nelson DeCastro, Alvin Lee, Mike Choi & Sonia Oback, Jim Calafiore and Graham Nolan
Many other comic book creators including: Joe Jusko, Marv Wolfman, Darwyn Cooke, Ethan Van Sciver, Adam Hughes, Frank Cho, Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Jimmy Cheung, Dave Dorman, and many more…
Special Media Guests: Many Star Wars guests including – Ray Park (Saturday & Sunday only), Billy Dee Williams, Dave Barclay, Jeremy Bulloch, Maria de Aragon, Peter Mayhew, Star Trek – Nichelle Nichols, Levar Burton, Jonathan Frakes, Hercules – Kevin Sorbo, Back to the Future – Lea Thompson, Claudia Wells, Big Trouble in Little China – James Hong, Terminator 3 Rise of the Machines/Painkiller Jane – Kristanna Loken, Lexx – Ellen Dubin, Farscape – Virginia Hey, Battlestar Galactica – Richard Hatch, Ghost Hunters International – Rob Demarest, Voice Actors – Neil Kaplan, Sonny Strait, Chuck Huber, Darrel Guilbeau and Cherami Leigh
Two huge Costume Contests – Robot Battles and displays – Indie Film Festival– Lego Pit & Mattel Car Racing Track for the young and old – gaming events including LAN room – continuous anime viewing rooms – performances by Willies Wenches & Oklahoma Ghostbusters
After hour events include: Indie Film Festival, LARP, RPG, and Video gaming events – and the very popular Cyberia Dance on Saturday night
Tickets are available In Advance
Online until February 26th until midnight
By Phone (386-364-1826): until February 26th until 6 pm
By Mail (5757 74th Trace, Live Oak, FL 32060): Postmarked by February 25th
Ticket Prices:
$21.00 one-day pass(plus 6.5% tax) $49.00 three-day pass(plus 6.5% tax)
Ticket Prices at the door available all three days
$24.00 one-day pass $55.00 three-day pass
