Scene on the Web Weekly: May 13-19, 2013
May 17, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Comic Books, Comic-Con International, Convention News, Michigan, New York, New York Comic Con, Texas, Top Stories
Jonathan Hickman is added for NYCC 2013, folks get excited about Motor City Comic Con and Dallas Comic Con, some looks back at the Long Beach Comic Expo, and more.
TX – Chin Music Signing
May 7, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Horror, Movies, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas, Top Stories
Horror master writer Steve Niles signs at Austin Books & Comics on Wednesday, May 8th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm for the premiere of his new Image Comics series, Chin Music #1! RSVP on Facebook!
We’re thrilled to welcome back our friend (and recent Austinite) for an evening of gangsters, gore, and guffaws with an appropriate crime noir musical playlist during the signing and The Godfather playing in our Back Issue Room to set the mood.
TX – Furrest Pre-FCBD Party
May 2, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas
Phil Jimenez and Stephen Sadowski appear at The Dallas Eagle on Friday, May 3, 2013 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm!
Press Release:
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day and the gays that love it, Zeus Comics & Collectibles & Geeks OUT Team Up with The Eagle to bring you “Furrest”!
Come out and meet some of the Furrest of Them All – Phil Jimenez & Stephen Sadowski (artists who recently teamed up on Vertigo’s “Fairest”)
Watch Resident Model Troy Greger PUMP up in super hero faire
Drink “Furrest” inspired cocktails and shots (Prickly Bear Martini & Bear Bomb, all $6) courtesy of The Furrest Bartender in town Robert Stahl, and party with Dallas’ Preimer Geeks as they prepare for Free Comic Book Day and a weekend that promises to scratch every geek itch known and unknown!
Co-sponsered by Geeks Out and Zeus Comics
The Dallas Eagle
5740 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75235
TX – Sabretooth Signs
April 29, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Horror, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas
Press Release:
Tyler Mane is in town for his newest film, Compound Fracture. It’s one night only – Thursday, May 2nd at the Texas Theater!
Tyler will be stopping by Zeus on Wednesday, May 1st (times to be announced). Bring your online ticket receipt and Tyler will sign a photo or item of your choice for free!
Compound Fracture is an atmospheric supernatural thriller starring Tyler Mane (Halloween, X-Men, Troy), Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, Predators), and Muse Watson (NCIS, I Know What You Did Last Summer). Michael Wolfsen (Mane) returns to his estranged family home to find his father slipping into a paranoia filled dementia. However, as strange things begin to occur around the house, Michael soon realizes his father’s paranoia my be justified.
Zeus Comics
1334 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75247
John Romita, Jr. and Richard Dean Anderson Added to May 2013 Dallas Comic Con
April 16, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Texas, Top Stories
Press Release:
John Romita Jr. and Richard Dean Anderson join Dallas Comic Con, May 17-19
The May 17-19 installment of the Dallas Comic Con just gets more and more exciting. Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA artist John Romita Jr. (co-creator of KICK-ASS) and STARGATE actor Richard Dean Anderson have joined the already-impressive guest list, making this one Texas event people should definitely not miss. Romita doesn’t do many shows these days, and this is his second DCC appearance after a two-year absence. Event Manager Mark Walters noted “Having John back is a big deal for us, not just because we love the guy and would welcome him anytime, but it’s also ever-so-fitting with KICK-ASS 2 hitting theaters this August. He’s always a big hit with the fans, and we’re stoked he’s coming back to Big D.” Those looking for a nice Sci-Fi angle should be pleased at the addition of Richard Dean Anderson, who many know from the popular MACGYVER television series, and STARGATE fans love for his leading role of “Colonel Jack O’Neill” in STARGATE SG-1 and SGU STARGATE UNIVERSE. Walters adds “Richard is one of those elusive guests everyone wants to see and we’ve been hoping to add for many years now. In a never-ending effort to make the fans happy, we finally got him, and this is a rare appearance that should excite Sci-Fi fans in a big way.” Anderson and Romita join a guest list that already includes comic book creators like Jim Steranko, Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Len Wein, Terry Moore and Arthur Suydam, along with media guests like FIREFLY’s Nathan Fillion, STAR TREK’s William Shatner, SUPERMAN RETURNS star Brandon Routh, SPECIES star Natasha Henstridge, FANTASTIC FOUR star Ioan Gruffudd, and TRUE BLOOD star Kristin Bauer… among many others. The Dallas Comic Con is held at the Irving Convention Center on May 17-19, 2013. VIP passes are already sold out, but General Admission tickets are available online and at the box office during show hours.
To see a full guest list and find more info on the show check out http://scifiexpo.com/DCC/dcc-guests.html – or LIKE the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/DallasComicCon
Awesome Comic Book Collector Show – El Paso,Texas (May 2013)
April 11, 2013 by promoterman
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Texas
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| HEY KIDS, COMICS !El Paso,Texas “Awesome Comic Book Collector Show ” Saturday May 11,2013Holiday Inn – Sunland Park 900 Sunland Park Drive El Paso,Texas 79922 (IH -10 West @Sunland Park Drive Exit #13) Buy – Sell – Trade for your favorite vintage to modern comic books and comic book related collectibles. Hours:11am – 5pm Admission:$2.00 (Kids 12 and under free with paying adult) Bring your old vintage comic books to the show. Dealers will be buying ! Win a $25 shopping spree! Drawings at 12:30pm AND 4:30pm Dealer Tables: (20 – 8ft. available) For more info contact: |
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| Holiday Inn – Sunland Park / IH -10 West 900 Sunland Drive El Paso, Texas 79922 United States Map It |
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Awesome Toy Collector Show – Houston,Texas (May 2013)
April 11, 2013 by promoterman
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Texas
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| Houston,Texas Awesome Toy Collector Show Sunday May 5,2013Hilton Houston – NASA / Clear Lake 3000 NASA Parkway Houston,Texas 77058 (Take IH -45 South exit #24 / NASA road bypass) Buy – Sell – Trade with collectors and dealers of vintage to modern toy collectibles such as Action Figures,Barbies,Die Cast Toys,Dolls,GI Joe,Hot Wheels,Marvel Legends, Power Rangers,Star Trek,Star Wars,Transformers,Walking Dead,Wrestling figures and more! Hours:11am – 5pm Admission:$2.00 (kids 12 and under free with paying adult) Win a $25.00 shopping spree ! Drawings at 12:30pm and 4:30pm Thinking about selling your toy collection ? Call or e – mail today for availability ! For more info contact: |
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TX – Free Comic Book Day 2013
April 9, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Horror, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas
Steve Niles, Matthew Sturges, and Yehudi Mercado sign at Austin Books & Comics on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!
Press Release:
We’re getting ready for our biggest, craziest day of the year – FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! You don’t want to miss it!
Those of you that have joined us in previous years for the comic book world’s own holiday know what to expect, but for the newbies, here’s the day in a nutshell.
You’ll wait in line (not that long, we have a pretty good system) at the giant tent we have set up in front of the store and choose 10 from all the FCBD selections available for yourself. There’s a large selection available this year (over 50!) – but even that isn’t enough for us. Austin Books always adds additional title to choose from!
We recommend you bring some water if it’s a hot day. We have industrial fans blowing, but its important to stay hydrated!
Then stop inside and meet our special guests for the day: writers Steve Niles (30 Days of Night, upcoming Chin Music) and Matthew Sturges (House of Mystery, FCBD new release Damsels.) They’ll be signing their books and comics and answering questions at times to be announced soon!
Our friend Yehudi Mercado (Pantalones, TX, Buffalo Speedway) will also be joining us to sign new FCBD release Mouse Guard/ Rust Flipbook, featuring Pantalones, Tx activity pages he created for the special issue!
For the third year in a row, the CCP Comics will be sketching for free for those waiting in line. They have an exciting tie-in to announce soon, so keep an eye out here for updates!
Be sure to bring your camera, because Sidekick Girl and Wonder Woman will be patrolling the line!
It’s going to be our biggest Free Comic Book Day ever!
If you’re interested in volunteering to be a part of the Austin Books FCBD team this year, email us at info@austinbooks.com with the words “FCBD volunteer” in the subject line! It’s a non-paid gig, but we’ll load you up with FCBD comics!
Marble Season Signing Tour
April 9, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Canada, Comic Books, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas, Top Stories
Gilbert Hernandez goes on tour for Marble Season in April & May 2013! Gilbert will present “From Funny Books to Graphic Novels”, a fascinating slide show tribute to the legacy of the comics he read as a kid. He’ll talk about the silver age comics featured in MARBLE SEASON, which helped set the course for Gilbert, as well as his brothers Jaime and Mario, to become the legendary comics creators they are today. Seriously folks, don’t miss your chance to get to know the man behind thirty years of alternative comics history.
Here are his dates written out nice ‘n’ neat! It’s going to be a GOOD spring.
BALTIMORE: Monday April 15th, 5:30 pm
101 Mattin Center, Johns Hopkins University
NEW YORK CITY: Tuesday April 16th, 7 pm
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, 126 Crosby Ave.
MONTREAL: Wednesday April 17th, 7 pm
Librairie Drawn & Quarterly, 211 Bernard O.
CHICAGO: Thursday April 18th, 7 pm
Quimby’s, 1854 W. North Ave.
PORTLAND, OR: Sunday April 21st, 7:30 pm
Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside
LOS ANGELES: Wednesday April 24th, 7:30 pm
Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave.
FORT WORTH, TX: Friday April 26th
Texas Library Association, Forth Worth Convention Center
TORONTO: Saturday May 11th and Sunday May 12th
TCAF, Toronto Reference Library
TX – The Honest Life Signing
April 9, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Texas
Actress JESSICA ALBA speaks and signs at Book People on Thursday May 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm!
As a new mom, Jessica Alba wanted to create the safest, healthiest environment for her family. But she was frustrated by the lack of trustworthy information on how to live healthier and cleaner—delivered in a way that a busy mom could act on without going to extremes. In 2012, with serial entrepreneur Brian Lee and environmental advocate Christopher Gavigan, she launched The Honest Company, a brand where parents can find reliable information and products that are safe, stylish, and affordable. The Honest Life recounts Alba’s personal journey of discovery and reveals her tips for making healthy living fun, real, and stylish, while offering a candid look inside her home and daily life.
PLEASE READ:
The speaking portion of this event is free and open to the public.
Tickets are only required for the signing portion of the event.
Tickets are only available with the purchase of a copy of The Honest Life from BookPeople.
Books and tickets for the signing line are now available in-store and via our website. Please note that when ordering online, there is no separate “ticket” item to add to your cart – just order the book and we will automatically reserve a ticket for you with your book. Click here to order a book…
Book People
603 N. Lamar, Austin TX 78703
603 N. Lamar, Austin TX 78703
