Buckeye Comic Con (November 2013)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: Ohio
• Date: Sunday, November 24th 2013
• City: Comic Book Convention in Columbus
• Event: Buckeye Comic Con
• Address: Fort Rapids Waterpark Resort & Conference Center, 4560 Hilton Corporate Drive
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	Buckeye Comic Con
Convention Website Address
	http://www.harpercomics.com/conventions.php
This convention will take place:
	for one day only.
Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	11/24/2013
About This Convention
	Comics, Sci-Fi, Books, Collectibles, Free parking, Admission $4.00, age 6 & Under FREE. Hourly Door Prizes.
Venue Name and Address
	Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort 4560 Hilton Corporate Drive Columbus, OH 43232 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	39
Projected Attendance
	250
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Anime
Additional Categories
	Comic Books Science Fiction and Fantasy

Buckeye Comic Con (August 2013)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: Ohio
• Date: Sunday, August 4th 2013
• City: Comic Book Convention in Columbus
• Event: Buckeye Comic Con
• Address: Fort Rapids Waterpark Resort & Conference Center, 4560 Hilton Corporate Drive
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	Buckeye Comic Con
Convention Website Address
	http://www.harpercomics.com/conventions.php
This convention will take place:
	for one day only.
Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	08/04/2013
About This Convention
	Comics, Sci-Fi, Books, Free Parking, Admission only $4.00, age six & under FREE. Hourly Door Prizes
Venue Name and Address
	Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort 4560 Hilton Corporate Drive Columbus, OH 43232 Columbus, OH 43232 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	39
Projected Attendance
	250
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Comic Books
Additional Categories
	Science Fiction and Fantasy

Buckeye Comic Con (March 2013)

Event Details:

• Category: Comic Book Convention
• Location: Ohio
• Date: Sunday, March 3rd 2013
• City: Comic Book Convention in Columbus
• Event: Buckeye Comic Con
• Address: Fort Rapids Waterpark Resort & Conference Center, 4560 Hilton Corporate Drive
• Country: US
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Convention Name
	Buckeye Comic Con
Convention Website Address
	http://www.harpercomics.com/conventions.php
This convention will take place:
	for one day only.
Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy)
	03/03/2013
About This Convention
	Comics, Sci-Fi, Books, Free Parking, $4:00 Admission, Age 6 & Under FREE.
Venue Name and Address
	Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark Resort 4560 Hilton Corporate Drive Columbus, OH 43232 Columbus, OH 43232 United States Map It
Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables
	39
Projected Attendance
	250
Please select the Category that best describes the convention
	Comic Books
Additional Categories
	Science Fiction and Fantasy

OH – Harvey Pekar: A Literary, Library Life

Artist JT Waldman appears at the Lee Road branch of Heights Libraries on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

Press Release:

“Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff,” said author and comics pioneer Harvey Pekar.

Heights Libraries and the Friends of the Heights Libraries will be honoring Pekar, the ordinary and complex son of Cleveland, with a Literary Landmark plaque and statue dedication ceremony on Sunday, October 14, at 2 p.m. at the Lee Road branch of Heights Libraries. The event, “Harvey Pekar: A Literary, Library Life,” will include a presentation by JT Waldman, the artist who collaborated with Pekar on his posthumously published graphic novel, Not the Israel My Parents Promised Me.

The Literary Landmark plaque was funded by the Friends and presented to Heights Libraries by the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations, to honor and recognize Pekar’s special relationship with the library system. “That library was Harvey’s first love and second home,” says Joyce Brabner, Pekar’s widow. The statue is being created by local sculptor Justin Coulter with funds raised by Brabner last year through a Kickstarter campaign that raised $38,000.

Pekar’s relationship with the library is a big part of Not the Israel My Parents Promised Me. The book’s illustrator, JT Waldman, met Pekar in 2005 and gave him a copy of his first graphic novel, Megillat Esther, a retelling of the biblical story of Esther. Pekar liked the book so much he invited Waldman to illustrate Not the Israel. The collaboration began in 2008 and included trips to the Lee Road branch of Heights Libraries, which is featured in the book.

Waldman continued working on the book after Pekar’s death in 2010. “Finishing the book without Harvey over the last two years was heavy,” says Waldman. “I missed my collaborator and friend, and I was drawing him every day, so it was a particularly bizarre process of mourning and creativity.”

Waldman continues, “Although Harvey cultivated a curmudgeon character on screen and in print, the man himself was quite kind and surprisingly encouraging. Harvey expressed complete faith in my creative vision and was always telling me to ‘do my thing.’ ”

Waldman’s talk at the Lee Road branch of Heights Library will focus on his collaboration with Pekar and the role the library played in their research for the book.

“My Pekar years were full of crazy amounts of joy and sadness, and taught me a lot about the type of person and artist that I am. I was lucky to be in the graces of a comics legend and be given the opportunity to be myself and represent another person through comics. I trust that Harvey would be proud of the way the book turned out,” says Waldman.

The event is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be for sale and light refreshments will be served. The Lee Road branch is located at 2345 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights. For more information call 216.932.3600 or visit www.heightslibrary.org. For more information on JT Waldman, visit www.jtwaldman.com.

 

Scene on the Web: Cincinnati Comic Expo 2012

A brief look back at the Cincinnati Comic Expo.

Scene on the Web: Cincinnati Comic Expo 2012

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Wizard World Relaunches Mobile App in Time for Ohio Comic Con 2012

Via Wizard World:

Wizard World Relaunches Mobile App In Time For Ohio Comic Con!

The Official “Wizard Cons” mobile app has relaunched,with schedules, profiles, news, photos, maps, notifications and more in time for this weekend’s Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, Friday through Sunday in Columbus.

A must-have for attendees to get the most out of events before, during and after each show, the first version of the free app was a big hit in Chicago, and the relaunch has even more useful features, like “Find Me,” highlighting your chosen celebrities, artists, fan communities and exhibitors on the floor map.  Priceless!

Wizard Cons is available free for smartphones running on iOS or Android, in the App Store (Apple) and Google Play.

GET YOUR OHIO COMIC CON TICKETS HERE!

Wizard World’s Programming for the Ohio Comic Con 2012 Includes Patrick Stewart, Eliza Dushku, Val Kilmer, and CM Punk

Press Release: (Editor’s Note: This information has been updated and edited to reflect Stan Lee’s cancellation.)

Patrick Stewart, Eliza Dushku, Val Kilmer, WWE® Superstar CM Punk® Q&A’s, Costume Contests Top Wizard World Ohio Comic Con Programming Schedule

Interactive Celebrity Panels, Sessions Led By Superstar Artists, Kids and Adult Costume Contests, Kids Day Sunday Highlight Special Programming, Sept. 28-30

NEW YORK and COLUMBUS, Ohio, September 21, 2012 – Interactive Q&A discussions with all the event’s top celebrities, superstar artist sessions and costume contests for adults and children are among the highlights on the special programming schedule at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, set for Sept. 28-30, 2012, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Patrick Stewart, Eliza Dushku, Val Kilmer, WWE® Superstar CM Punk® and others will answer fans’ questions in panels that are often surprising and always entertaining.

Some of the most interesting scheduled sessions include:

• Celebrity Q&A’s featuring Stewart, Dushku, Lee, Val Kilmer, Punk, Dean Cain, and Boondock Saints actors Norman Reedus,Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco
• Artist sessions focusing on various facets of the industry: breaking into the industry by Neal Adams; pitching publishers by Tyler Kirkham; crafting stories by Michael Golden; reflecting on Spider-Man with Humberto Ramos and Paul Jenkins
• Kids Day on Sunday, with a full slate of activities specially designed for the youngsters
• “Drink and Draw” event featuring many of the top artists in a more casual setting
• Music, prizes and fun at the always unpredictable Wizard World Masquerade Party
• It wouldn’t be Wizard World Comic Con without cosplay and costume contests – adults on Saturday night, kids on Sunday

Unless noted, programming events take place in the designated Programming Room (Room E172) at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Many are included as part of standard Wizard World Ohio Comic Con admission; VIP tickets or additional costs may apply to ensure access to select activities. Seating for panels is strictly limited and available on a first come first serve basis and each room will be cleared between panels. Programming subject to change; attendees should check the schedule board on site for updates.

Programming at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con is available in detail at http://www.wizardworld.com/programming-ohio.html, and scheduled as follows:

Friday, September 28

9-11:00 p.m., Wizard World Drink & Draw (Ballroom Foyer, 2^nd level)

 

Saturday, September 29

11 – 11:45 a.m., Storytelling With Michael Golden: Taking It To The Next Level (Room E172)

12 – 12:45 p.m., Eliza Dushku Q&A (Room E172) 

1:00 – 1:30 p.m., WWE® SUPERSTAR CM PUNK® Q&A (Room E172) 

2 – 2:45 p.m., Humberto Ramos & Paul Jenkins (Room E172)

3 – 3:45 p.m., Star Trek Panel W/ Patrick Stewart & John De Lancie (Room E172)

4 – 4:45 p.m., Alan Davis Q&A (Room E172)

5 – 5:45 p.m., Val Kilmer Q&A (Room E172) 

6 – 6:45 p.m., The Boondock Saints Q&A (Room E172)

7 – 9 p.m., Wizard World Adult Costume Contest (Room E172)

9 p.m. – 12 a.m. – Wizard World Masquerade Party (Tavern on Front)

 

Sunday, September 30

10 – 10:45 a.m., VAMPIRE LORE AND OTHER URBAN MYTHS AND LEGENDS W/DR. REBECCA HOUSEL (Room E172) 

12 – 12:45 p.m., Neal Adams Q&A (Room E172) 

1 – 1:45 p.m., Dean Cain Q&A (Room E172)

2 – 2:45 p.m., Wizard World Kids Costume Contest (Room E172)

3 – 3:45 p.m., Crazy Coasters with COSI (Room E172)

 

Stewart, Punk®, Dushku and Cain headline the Wizard World Ohio Comic Con celebrity roster. They will be joined by many of the world’s greatest comics creators, exhibitors and thousands of fans in a celebration of all things pop culture in an expanded format, which now includes a preview on Friday evening and two full weekend days.

Top creators include Eisner Award Hall of Famer Adams (“Batman,” “Green Lantern”), Alan Davis (“Captain America,” “Thor”), Eisner Award nominee Ramos (“Amazing Spider-Man,” “Impulse”), Eisner Award winner Jenkins (“Spider-Man,” “Hulk”) and many others.

Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), will bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Show hours are Friday, Sept. 28, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For more on the 2012 Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-ohio.html.

About Wizard World:

Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.

The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com.

***** SAVE THE 2012-13 DATES *****

September 28-30, 2012 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con

October 26-28, 2012 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con

November 30 – December 2, 2012 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con

February 22-24, 2013 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con

May 30 – June 2, 2013 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con

August 8-11, 2013 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con

Stan Lee Cancels Appearances, Including Wizard World Ohio Comic Con 2012

UPDATE: Stan Lee has released a statement explaining the cancellations.

Wizard World is reporting that Stan Lee’s management has announced that he will be unable to make any appearances for the near future and has, as a result, canceled his appearances for Ohio Comic Con as well as the “Authors Authors” Toledo-Lucas County Public Library appearance that was planned for Thursday, September 27th. Wizard World will begin issuing refunds starting today for all Stan Lee VIP, Photo Ops and Autograph Tickets for Ohio Comic Con.

We don’t have any further information at this time.

OH – Total Recall Signing

Arnold Schwarzenegger signs his memoir Total Recall at Barnes & Noble on Wednesday October 3, 2012 at 4:00 PM.

About the Author:
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in Thal, Austria in 1947, and served as governor of California from 2003-2011. Before that, he had a long career, starring in such films as the Terminator series; Stay Hungry, for which he won a Golden Globe; Twins; Predator; and Junior. His first book Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder was a bestseller when published in 1977 and, along with his Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding, have never been out of print since.

Barnes & Noble
Easton Town Center, 4005 Townsfair Way, Columbus, OH 43219
614-476-8480

Val Kilmer Joins Wizard World Ohio Comic Con 2012 Lineup

Press Release:

‘Batman Forever,’ ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Tombstone’ Star Val Kilmer To Attend Wizard World Ohio Comic Con Next Weekend

Prolific Actor Joins Patrick Stewart, Stan Lee, WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Eliza Dushku At Greater Columbus Convention Center

NEW YORK and COLUMBUS, Ohio, September 19, 2012 – With memorable, starring roles in such films as Batman Forever, Top Gun and Tombstone, Val Kilmer has been one of the most prolific, successful actors of the past quarter century.  Now his legions of fans will have a chance to meet this megastar when he attends Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, set for Sept. 28-30 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

Kilmer, who will be making his first Wizard World appearance, will meet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct an interactive Q&A session.  He will attend on Saturday, Sept. 29, and Sunday, Sept. 30.

Moviegoers were first introduced to Kilmer en masse when he portrayed “Iceman,” opposite Tom Cruise in Top Gun in 1986.  He went on to secure top billing in such blockbusters as The Doors (1991), Tombstone (1993), Batman Forever(1995) and The Saint (1997).  His other starring roles include Michael Mann’s Heat (1995) with Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, True Romance (1993) directed by Tony Scott, Ron Howard’s Willow (1988), At First Sight (1999) andThunderheart (1992).  He won the 2003 Prism Award for his work in The Salton Sea, and appeared in the 3-D epic Wings of Courage (1995) as well as voicing the character of Moses in the animated film The Prince of Egypt (1998).

He has since regularly appeared in movies and television series and recently announced that he will produce, direct and star in the title role in Mark Twain and Mary Baker Eddy.

Kilmer joins comics legend Stan Lee, veteran actor Sir Patrick Stewart, WWE® Superstar CM Punk® and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Eliza Dushku as headliners at Wizard World Ohio Comic Con.  They will be joined by many of the world’s greatest comics creators, exhibitors and thousands of fans in a celebration of all things pop culture in an expanded format, which now includes a preview on Friday evening (5-9 p.m.) and two full weekend days (Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.).

For more on the 2012 Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-ohio.html.

About Wizard World:
Wizard World (WIZD.PK) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.

The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com.

***** SAVE THE 2012-13 DATES *****
September 28-30, 2012 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
October 26-28, 2012 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
November 30 – December 2, 2012 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
February 22-24, 2013 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con
May 30 – June 2, 2013 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
August 8-11, 2013 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con

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