Baltimore Comic-Con 2013 Welcomes David Finch

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Baltimore Comic-Con Welcomes David Finch

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – February 25, 2013 – The Baltimore Comic-Con is happy to announce the addition of superstar artist David Finch to the growing line-up of talent attending this year’s show. The 14th Annual show will be held September 7-8, 2013 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

David Finch began his career in comics as the artist on the Top Cow Productions title, Cyberforce before co-creating the series Ascension. While at Top Cow, Finch also worked on such titles as Aphrodite IX, The Darkness, and Tales of the Witchblade.

In 2003, Finch began working with Brian Micheal Bendis on a year-long story arc for Marvel’s Ultimate X-Men before the duo moved on to Avengers and New Avengers. During his 8 years at Marvel Comics, he worked on such titles as Moon Knight, Ultimatum, Wolverine, and Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America – Spider-Man.

In 2010, Finch announced that he was leaving Marvel to become an exclusive artist with DC Comics and was one of several artist who worked on the bi-weekly title, Brightest Day. In January of 2011, Finch began writing and drawing Batman: The Dark Knight.

After DC’s launch of the New 52, he continued writing and drawing the second volume of the Batman: The Dark Knight, as well as providing cover art for Justice League, Justice League International, and Birds of Prey. He is currently the artist on the recently launched, Justice League of America.

“David is one of the most talented artists working in comics today and we couldn’t be happier to have him returning to Baltimore again this year,” said Marc Nathan, show promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. “He’s a fan-favorite creator so this will be a real treat for everyone attending the show!”

Finch joins our other confirmed guests for the show including: Brian Bolland (Dial H); Mark Buckingham (Fables); Jimmy Cheung (Avengers vs. X-Men); Frank Cho (Savage Wolverine); J.M. DeMatteis (Phantom Stranger); Dave Gibbons (The Secret Service); Keith Giffen (Masters of the Universe); Adam Hughes (Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan); Barry Kitson (Empire); Roger Langridge (Popeye); Paul Levitz (World’s Finest); Kevin Maguire (World’s Finest); Mike Mignola (Hellboy In Hell); George Perez (World’s Finest); David Petersen (Mouse Guard); Joe Prado (Earth 2); Ivan Reis (Aquaman); Chris Samnee (Daredevil); Louise Simonson (X-Factor); Walt Simonson (The Mighty Thor); Allison Sohn (sketch card artist); and Mark Waid (Indestructible Hulk).

In the coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, and Facebook pages.

Contact Information
Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
press@baltimorecomiccon.com – for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution
promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com – for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications
registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com – for inquiries about submitted registrations
harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com – for the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet
general@baltimorecomiccon.com – for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries

About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 14th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.

About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry’s oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 9 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.

MD – Savage Skullkickers Launch Party

Jim Zub and Edwin Huang appear at Third Eye Comics on Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm!

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We’re huge fans of SKULLKICKERS here at Third Eye, and are totally stoked for this great opportunity for many of you guys to discover this series for the first time with SAVAGE SKULLKICKERS #1.

We’re hosting a special launch party with SKULLKICKERS writer JIM ZUB and artist EDWIN HUANG to kick off this great jumping on point for new readers.

Haven’t read SKULLKICKERS? This series is an incredible piece of work; a must for both comics fans and gamers, as it blends the kind of bloody humor you’d see in ARMY OF DARKNESS or EVIL DEAD with the fantasy genre settings of A GAME OF THRONES, THE HOBBIT or WORLD OF WARCRAFT.

Ever wanted a Dungeons & Dragons-style comic that kicked ass on all fronts? Story, art, and more? SKULLKICKERS is that book.

Picture the best of buddie comedies like THE HANGOVER and cross it with the world of DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS, and that sums up SKULLKICKERS perfectly.

Wanna try the earlier SKULLKICKERS material before our signing? We’ve got the trade paperbacks in stock now, and you can give it a shot with volume 1 for only $9.99!

In addition to this exciting opportunity to meet the creators of one of our favorite gaming-inspired comics, we’re also hosting the first ever INTERNATIONAL TABLETOP DAY!

As part of the Geek & Sundry video blog TABLETOP w/ WIL WHEATON, FELICIA DAY and more, we’ll be doing a very cool event with our guests JIM ZUB & EDWIN HUANG.

You can look forward to the following activities:

FREE TableTop related items!
A demo of MUNCHKIN SKULLKICKERS with the Skullkickers creators!
Special deals on ALL gaming-related items.
Being featured on the event which will be LIVESTREAMED to the Geek & Sundry webchannel!

Third Eye Comics 
2027-A West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Bolland, Cheung, and Langridge Join the British Invasion of Baltimore Comic-Con 2013

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British Invasion 2 Comes to Baltimore!

Bolland! Buckingham! Cheung! Gibbons! Kitson! Langridge!

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - February 14, 2013 - The Baltimore Comic-Con is proud to announce that the British Invasion will be returning to Charm City for the second year in a row! Thus far, we can confirm that Brian Bolland, Jimmy Cheung, and Roger Langridge will all be joining previous announced British Invasion guests Mark Buckingham, Dave Gibbons, and Barry Kitson for this year’s show. The show will be held on September 7-8, 2013 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Brian Bolland, who is best-known for his meticulously detailed line work, is one of the artists who helped define the look and feel of Judge Dredd for the British anthology series 2000 AD, and spearheaded what has become known as the “British Invasion” of the American comic industry in the early-’80s. Bolland won three Harvey Awards in 1989 for Best Artist, Best Graphic Album, and Best Single Issue for The Killing Joke. His most recent work includes covers for DC Comics’ Dial H.

Jimmy Cheung began his career in the mid-1990s at Marvel Comics, working on titles such as X- Force, Force Works, and Spider-Man Unlimited.
In 2000, he left Marvel to join the team at CrossGen Comics, heading up the art duties on one of their flagship titles, Scion. In 2005, Cheung returned to Marvel where he worked onSecret Warriors, Young Avengers, and Wolverine. Most recently, he illustrated the covers to Marvel’s big Avenger/X-Men event, Avengers vs. X-Men and Spider-Men.

Roger Langridge is a New Zealand-born cartoonist who makes his home across the pond in Britain. He got his start in comic working in the early-’90s with his Fantagraphics titles, Art d’Ecco and Zoot!,  but has become known for his work on the British anthology series The Straightjacket Fits for Judge Dredd Megazine. Throughout the last ten years, Langridge has worked on several titles for both DC and Marvel, including Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight; Bizzaro World; Marvel Monsters: Fin Fang Four; and Thor: The Mighty Avenger. Most recently, he has written a drawn several Muppets books for Boom! Studios and is currently writing the Popeye mini-series for IDW.

“We are delighted to have these talented creators joining us again from across the pond,” said Marc Nathan, show promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. “Their contribution to the world of comics extends farther than that of American comics, and with Brian, Jimmy, and Roger joining Mark, Dave, and Barry, this year’s British Invasion is already shaping up to be one of the best – and it’s only February!”

In addition to Bolland, Cheung, and Langridge, other confirmed guests for the show include: Mark Buckingham (Fables); Frank Cho (Savage Wolverine); J.M. DeMatteis (Phantom Stranger); Dave Gibbons (The Secret Service); Keith Giffen (Masters of the Universe); Adam Hughes (Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan); Barry Kitson (Empire); Paul Levitz (World’s Finest); Kevin Maguire (World’s Finest); Mike Mignola (Hellboy In Hell); George Perez (World’s Finest); David Petersen (Mouse Guard); Joe Prado (Earth 2); Ivan Reis (Aquaman); Chris Samnee (Daredevil); Louise Simonson (X-Factor); Walt Simonson (The Mighty Thor); Allison Sohn (sketch card artist); and Mark Waid (Indestructible Hulk).

In the coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, and Facebook pages.

Contact Information

Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:

press@baltimorecomiccon.com - for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution

promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com - for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications

registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com - for inquiries about submitted registrations

harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com - for the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet

general@baltimorecomiccon.com - for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries

 

About The Baltimore Comic-Con

The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 14th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.

About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry’s oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 9 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.

MD – The Last Threshold Signing

Author R.A. Salvatore signs at Johns Hopkins University on March 5, 20103 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm!

Barnes & Noble College Store
3330 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD

MD – Atomic Books Signing

Nicole Georges, Cassie Sneider, Monica Gallagher, and Sally Madden sign at Atomic Books on Thursday February 21, 2013 from 7:00 till 9:00 p.m.

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A night of discussion, displays and conversation featuring:
Cartoonist Nicole J Georges (Dear Dr. Laura, Invincible Summer)
Essayist Cassie J Sneider (Fine Fine Music)
Monica Gallagher (Glitter Kiss, Bonnie N. Collide, Boobage)
Sally Madden (Gray Is Not A Color)

In the graphic memoir Dear Dr. Laura, Nicole discovers that when her family told her, as a young child, that her father was dead was not actually true. So she turns to the radio personality for advice.

http://atomicbooks.tumblr.com/post/41197366225/when-nicole-was-two-years-old-her-mother-told-her

Cassie is a hilarious and wildly entertaining essayist and pop-culture observationalist.

In Glitter Kiss, Monica illustrates a graphic novel about Tinka’s magical pursuit for true love.

Gray Is Not A Color is a collection of stories, in comics format, about Philadelphia’s famed Mutter Museum.

Adult beverages will be served.

Atomic Books 
3620 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21211

Comic Book and Non-sports Card Show (MD) (June 2013)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: Maryland
• Date: Sunday, June 2nd 2013
• City: Comic Book Convention in Timonium
• Event: Comic Book and Non-Sports Card Show
• Address: Crowne Plaza Baltimore, 2004 Greenspring Drive
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	Comic Book and Non-sports card show
Convention Website Address
	http://www.clandestinecomics.com
This convention will take place:
	for one day only.
Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	06/02/2013
About This Convention
	Dealers will be selling trading and buying Golden Age to the present comics. Looking for non-sports cards we have them along with comic supplies, original art and much more. Show runs from 10am-3pm easily located off I83exit 16 in Timonium, Maryland
Venue Name and Address
	Crown Plaza Timonium 2004 Greenspring Dr Timonium, Maryland 21093 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	25
Projected Attendance
	125
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Comic Books
Additional Categories
	Collectibles

MD – Vitriol Signing

Artist Billy Martin and writer Brent Allen sign at Third Eye Comics on Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm!

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Join us as we host the exciting launch of a brand new series from IDW Publishing, with our VITRIOL THE HUNTER launch event!

This exciting new series is a must for fans of HELLBOY, BPRD, JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK, and BALTIMORE: THE PLAGUE SHIPS.

Drawing on folklore and old monster myths prevalent in today’s society, shaping them into a story that’s one part classic horror film, and one part futuristic fantasy; imagine Hammer Studios’s Horror of Dracula by way of Blade Runner.

A self-proclaimed vigilante, Vitriol leads a mission to cleanse his homeland of the malicious monsters that have overtaken it, led by a brutal vampire with some tyrannical inclinations.

Set in the city of Basilika in the year 2127, Vitriol the Hunter chronicles Vitriol’s encounters with werewolves, hordes of hellions, and other walking myths.

Co-created, and featuring the artwork of GOOD CHARLOTTE’s Billy Martin, and written by Brent Allen, VITRIOL THE HUNTER is set to be one of the breakout hits of the Spring, and we’re honored to be the official launch spot for the book this March!

Third Eye Comics 
2027-A  West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Reis & Prado Join Baltimore Comic-Con 2013 Line-Up

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The Baltimore Comic-Con is thrilled to announce the addition of artists Ivan Reis and Joe Prado to the growing line-up of talent attending this year’s show. The show will take place the weekend of September 7-8, 2013 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Brazilian artist Ivan Reis began his career in American comics in 1996 working on the Dark Horse series, Ghost, beginning with issue 17. After stints on The Mask, Time Cop, and Xena: Warrior Princess, he left Dark Horse to work on several Lady Death mini-series at Chaos! and several fill-in issues at Marvel and DC Comics. While having worked on several books for both Marvel and DC, including Captain Marvel, Avengers, Rann/Thanagar War, and Infinite Crisis, he s most widely-known for this work with Geoff Johns on Green Lantern and Blackest Night. After the launch of DC’s New 52, he worked with Johns again on the relaunch of Aquaman and has since taken over art duties on Justice League.

Joe Prado, who also hails from Brazil, broke into the American comic scene in 2004 while sharing art duties with Reis on DC Comics’ Action Comics. Since then, Prado has worked on such DC titles as Superman, Teen Titans, Birds of Prey, and Rann/Thanagar War (again working with Reis). His work has also been featured on the covers of such Dynamite Entertainment books as Red Sonja and Battlestar Galactica. His most recent work includes covers for DC Comics’ Resurrection Man, Aquaman, and Earth 2.

“We are so pleased to have both Ivan and Joe joining us here in Baltimore this year,” said Marc Nathan, Show Promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. “Their art has graced the pages of some of the best comics published in the last decade, and their art styles have helped shape the look and feel of the modern DC Universe.”

In addition to Reis and Prado, other confirmed guests for the show include: Mark Buckingham (Fables); Frank Cho (Savage Wolverine); J.M. DeMatteis (Phantom Stranger); Dave Gibbons (The Secret Service); Keith Giffen (Masters of the Universe); Adam Hughes (Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan); Barry Kitson (Empire); Paul Levitz (World’s Finest); Kevin Maguire (World’s Finest); Mike Mignola (Hellboy In Hell); George Perez (World’s Finest); David Petersen (Mouse Guard); Chris Samnee (Daredevil); Louise Simonson (X-Factor); Walt Simonson (The Mighty Thor); Allison Sohn (sketch card artist); and Mark Waid (Indestructible Hulk).

In the coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, and Facebook pages.

Annapolis Comic-Con (June 2013)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: Maryland
• Date: Saturday, June 29th 2013
• City: Comic Book Convention in Annapolis
• Event: Annapolis Comic-Con
• Address: Roger “Pip” Moyer Community Center
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	Annapolis Comic-Con 2013
Convention Website Address
	http://annapoliscomiccon.com
This convention will take place:
	for one day only.
Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	06/29/2013
About This Convention
	The Annapolis Comic-Con returns for 2013!
Venue Name and Address
	Pip Moyer Community Center 273 Hilltop Lane Annapolis, Maryland 21403 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	100
Projected Attendance
	1000
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Comic Books
Additional Categories
	Anime Gaming Science Fiction and Fantasy Collectibles

Frank Cho to Headline ANS Sci-Fi and Comic Con 2013

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LEGENDARY COMICS CREATOR TO HEADLINE THE SECOND ANNUAL ANS SCI-FI & COMIC CON

On May 11, 2013, the ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con returns to Archbishop Neale School in La Plata, Maryland for their Second Annual benefit event. Organizer Tom Boone says of the event, “It’s a fundraiser for the school and an awareness-raiser. We want people to come see our school, see the students’ work, see our wonderful facility and also to have a great time in a welcoming atmosphere.”

Archbishop Neale School is a Catholic elementary school in La Plata, Maryland that has been in continuous operation for 85 years. With a two-track system for grades Pre-K through 8, the school serves Catholic students from over seven parishes in the Southern Maryland area and many non-Catholics as well.

Headlining a stellar array of vendors and artists is legendary comic creator, writer and artist Frank Cho. “We are very grateful to all of our vendors, many of whom participated in our first show and also many new friends”, says Boone. “Having an artist of Mr. Cho’s stature and acclaim as our guest is an honor and we are very grateful for his support.”

As the creator of the groundbreaking newspaper strip Liberty Meadows, Mr. Cho is well known for his incredible artistry and story writing talent. Cho is currently the writer and artist behind Marvel Comics’ “Savage Wolverine” title that debuted earlier this month. In addition to Cho, area artists working in a wide range of mediums will be represented including sculptors, pyro-artists, independent and online comic artists, writers and publishers.

The event promises a fun-filled, full day event for the whole family. The largest feature is an amazing array of vendors selling vintage and modern comics, collectible cards, sci-fi and pop culture toys. There will be a kid’s art contest and prizes, a charity silent auction with collectibles and autographed items as well as panels, presentations and a film festival showing rare and unique films for sci-fi and comic fans. Tours of the school will also be available to interested parents.

The Second Annual ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con is Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 10-3pm at Archbishop Neale School, 104 Port Tobacco Road, La Plata, Maryland. For more information, please visit anscomiccon.com. Contact event organizer Tom Boone at info@anscomiccon.com. For more information about the school, visit archbishopnealeschool.org

The ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con is an ALL AGES fan and collectors event benefiting Archbishop Neale School on Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 10am to 3pm. For more information, visit www.anscomiccon.com

About Archbishop Neale School -

Archbishop Neale School is a Catholic elementary school in La Plata, Maryland that has been in continuous operation since 1927, with a two-track system for grades Pre-K through 8 and a curriculum centered on the Archdiocese of Washington graded course of study. We are fully accredited, and our teachers are certified by the State of Maryland in their specific areas. We serve Catholic students from over seven parishes and many non-Catholics as well. For over 80 years, parents have entrusted their children to ANS because they are assured of an excellent, Archdiocesan standards-based academic curriculum that encompasses Catholic faith and values delivered in a safe, caring environment. For more information, visit www.ArchbishopNealeSchool.org

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