Marvel Announces 2012 Convention Plans

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Marvel has announced plans to attend 4 conventions in 2012, hitting the usual high spots with 2 stops in California plus Chicago and New York:

Mar 16-18 - Wondercon in Anaheim, CA.
Apr 13-15 - C2E2 in Chicago, IL
Jul 11-15 - San Diego Comic-Con in San Diego, CA
Oct 11-14 - New York Comic Con in New York, NY

IL – Process Coverage Art Show

Artist Jenny Frison signs at the Rogues Gallery on Friday, February 24th for the opening of her month-long exhibition, a look at 14 cover projects from initial sketch to finished piece.

Event runs 7pm-10pm. 21+ event, wine and beer will be served. Exhibition will be made available to the public through March 2012.

Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

IL – Comic Art Show 2

Saturday, January 28th (6 – 10pm)

The goal is to fill 42N Latitude with as many people as possible and create a connection between the artist and the masses. Also, to sell tons of artwork!

Featuring the work of Chris Burnham, Dave Losso, Tom Stillwell, Dave Scheidt, Matt Fagan, Aaron Pittman, and Michael Moreci!

Tickets to the show are $5 and are limited to 100. Your ticket includes admission, appetizers and 1 raffle ticket. Each creator will donate one item to the raffle. Additional raffle tickets are available for purchase.

42N Latitude
4500 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL

IL – Army of Darkness Signing

Writer Elliott Serrano and special guest Tim Seeley sign at Challengers on Wednesday, February 22nd from 5pm-7pm.

For one night only, Challengers will become S-MART, and fans are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Evil Dead/Army of Darkness characters. Prizes will be awarded.

Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

IL – Yi Soon Shin Signing

Onrie Kompan signs at Challengers from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday, February 15th for the release of the double-sized Yi Soon Shin #4. Onrie will have copies of all four issues on hand.

Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

IL – Shuteye Launch Party

Sarah Becan celebrates the release of her new graphic novel SHUTEYE at Challengers on Saturday, February 11th from 6pm to 9pm.

21+ event. Beer and wine will be served, along with light snacks. Attendees who contributed to the SHUTEYE Kickstarter are welcome to pick up their pledge rewards at the event.

Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

IL – Rise of the Governor Signing

Author Jay Bonansinga signs his Walking Dead novel at on Wednesday February 15, 2012 from 12pm – 2pm.

Graham Crackers Comics – CHICAGO LOOP
77 E. Madison St, Chicago, IL

(312) 629-1810

IL – Nightwing Signing

Writer Kyle Higgins signs at Graham Crackers Comics on Wednesday January 4, 2012 from noon to 2pm!

Graham Crackers Comics – CHICAGO LOOP
77 E. Madison St, Chicago, IL

(312) 629-1810

IL – Regalia Signing

Eliza Frye signs at Challengers on Friday, December 30th from 6pm to 8pm.

Eliza will begin the evening with a brief reading from her new graphic novel REGALIA, as well as a look at several of her paintings. Baked goods will be served as refreshments.

Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

IL – Gates of Gotham Signing

Writers Scott Snyder and Kyle Higgins sign at Dreamland Comics on Monday December 19th from 4 to 6pm! Snyder also writes Batman, Swamp Thing, and American Vampire.  Higgins writes the DC New 52 titles Nightwing and Deathstroke. Dreamland will have a limited quantity of books available.

Dreamland Comics
105 West Rockland Road, Libertyville, IL 60048

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