CA – Sketch Fighter 2015
January 20, 2015 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Guest artists ANDREW ROBINSON (The Fifth Beatle), LIVIO RAMONDELLI (Transformers), RAFAEL NAVARRO, SCOTT LOBDELL, and RALPH MIRANDA appear at The Comic Bug on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM. All of the artists will create a drawing prior to the game and these drawings along with all art made during the game will be auctioned off and given to the HERO INITIATIVE.
These artists may be the best in their field when it comes to 30-day deadlines, but how will they do at sketching in 60 seconds or less? Likewise, their comedian tag-team partners may be quick on their feet on stage, but when their mic is traded for a marker, will they bomb? Only one team will emerge victorious and crowned Sketch Fighter Champions.
Following the game and the auction, the Comics and Comics stand-up show will take place, featuring the best all fanboy stand-up comedy in the Multiverse from JOE STARR, RON SWALLOW, ED GREER, TIM POWERS, SCOTT LOBDELL, and TOM FRANCK.
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 372-6704
CA – Wytches #4 Signing
January 19, 2015 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Andrew Robinson (The Fifth Beatle, Batman: Black & White) appears at Beach Ball Comics on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 5:00 PM to sign the exclusive variant cover to WYTCHES #4 from Image Comics.
Beach Ball Comics
3024 W Ball Rd Ste G, Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 826-6127
LA – The Fifth Beatle Signing
August 27, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Louisiana, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Andrew Robinson appears at Crescent City Comics on Saturday, September 20th at 6:00 pm to celebrate the shop’s fifth birthday! Andrew will be there signing prints and books.
Crescent City Comics
4916 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
504-891-3796
IDW Signing Schedule for WonderCon 2014
April 16, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Convention News, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories
Press Release:
Comics publisher IDW is returning to WonderCon this weekend in a big way. In addition to panels and exclusives, IDW will be holding several signings with many of their best artists and writers.
Talent from IDW comics series Mars Attacks, Godzilla, G.I. JOE, Transformers, My Little Pony, Judge Dredd, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle, and many others will be on hand at the IDW Booth #309. Attendees can swing by the booth to meet talent like Gabriel Rodriguez, Mark Evanier, Mike Costa, Scott Tipton, Chris Mowry, and others.
During selected signings, IDW will also be giving away free exclusive variants, preview comics, and posters to attendees, including:
- Exclusive Winterworld Preview Ashcan!
- Exclusive Little Nemo in Slumberland Preview Ashcan!
- America’s Army Show Exclusive #0 issue variant edition
- America’s Army Show Exclusive Poster
From the press release, here’s the complete signing schedule, including what times you can stop by to pick up your free IDW exclusives:
WONDER CON 2014 IDW EVENT SCHEDULE!
SIGNING AT THE IDW BOOTH, #309!
Friday April 18th
12:00 – 1:00 Love and Capes – Thom Zahler
1:00 – 3:00 IDW MVP & Guest of Honor – Gabriel Rodriguez (Locke & Key)
*Check out the Locke & Key: Alpha & Omega HC show exclusive, and Gabriel Rodriguez Locke & Key Artist’s Edition Portfolio!
2:00 – 3:00 Mars Attacks, The Hollows, The Colonized – Chris Ryall
3:00 – 4:00 America’s Army – M. Zachary Sherman
*Check out the exclusive free comics & posters!
3:00 – 4:00 Godzilla: Rulers of Earth – Chris Mowry
4:00 – 5:00 G.I. JOE: Special Missions – Paul Gulacy
5:00 – 6:00 Transformers – John Barber, Flint Dille, Mairghread Scott
6:00 – 7:00 My Little Pony – Tony Fleecs
6:00 – 7:00 Mean Streets: Baja – Ben Wagner
Saturday April 19th
11:00 – 12:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Tom Waltz
11:00 – 12:00 America’s Army – M. Zachary Sherman
*Check out the exclusive free comics & posters!
12:00 – 1:00 Judge Dredd: Mega-City Two – Douglas Wolk
12:00 – 1:00 The Illegitimates – Marc Andreyko
1:00 – 2:00 Amelia Cole – D.J. Kirkbride
2:00 – 3:00 Darby Pop Bonanza!
Eric Garcia – City: The Mind in the Machine
John Raffo – 7th Sword
Andrew Robinson – 7th Sword
Bernard Chang – City: The Mind in the Machine, Indestructible
3:00 – 4:00 LITTLE NEMO LAUNCH PARTY – IDW Guest of Honor Gabriel Rodriguez, Eric Shanower
* Check out the free advance ashcan!
4:00 – 5:00 Godzilla: Rulers of Earth – Chris Mowry
4:00 – 5:00 The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle – Mark Evanier
5:00 – 6:00 T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents – Roger Robinson
5:00 – 6:00 G.I. JOE: The Cobra Files – Mike Costa
6:00 – 7:00 Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who – Scott Tipton
Sunday April 20th
12:00 – 1:00 Kill Shakespeare – Conor McCreery, Anthony Del Col
1:00 – 3:00 IDW MVP & Guest of Honor – Gabriel Rodriguez (Locke & Key)
*Check out the Locke & Key: Alpha & Omega HC show exclusive, and Gabriel Rodriguez Locke & Key Artist’s Edition Portfolio!
3:00 – 4:00 Godzilla: Rulers of Earth – Chris Mowry
CA – The Fifth Beatle Signing
February 9, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Andrew Robinson signs at The Comic Bug on Wednesday, March 5th, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and then from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. He’ll have graphic novels and gorgeous art prints available to dazzle your eyes!
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Long Beach Comic Con 2013 Con Report!
December 3, 2013 by Richard Oh
Filed under Blogs, California, Comic Books, Con Reports and Photos, L.A. Sequential, Top Stories
On November 23-24th, 2013, the Long Beach Convention Center was home to the 5th annual Long Beach Comic and Horror Con! Usually held around Halloween, this show was pushed back to late November, making this one of the final comic cons of 2013! In addition to the date change, they also got rid of the Friday evening show and I believe it was the right call. Saturday was booming, with lines going out the door and a steady flow of patrons all day long! Sunday slowed down quite a bit and while still a lot of foot traffic, not enough spending.
With the usual talent of comic creators attending Long Beach, including mainstays of LBCC Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Whilce Portacio, Tim Bradstreet, and Todd Nauck, joined by special guests Gene Ha, Carlos D’Anda, Marc Silvestri, Mark Texeira, Art Thibert, Andrew Robinson, Mark Waid, and several other awesome comic talent, LBCC did close out the 2013 con year nicely.
While Comic Cons seem to be growing every year, it seems harder and harder for each show to bring something new. I did love the fact that there was an awesome car display in the front of some of the most famous cars in pop culture, along with a lot of retailers in prominent display at the show. One thing also appreciated was that comics were far more emphasized than pop culture stars, and that’s one thing I always do appreciate at LBCC. Hopefully next year, they’ll bring over the bigger hitters in comics to really close the year with a bang. Star power does draw more crowds, and I for one would love to see LBCC thrive and succeed for the next 5 years and beyond. And now, onto some photos!
A line forms inside the convention hall on Saturday morning.
Artist Alley is bustling in the morning.
An awesome array of pop culture cars. But it’s not complete without…
The Batmobile. Chicks dig the Batmobile.
Gene Ha and his awesome banner graces LBCC.
Amanda Conner signs her Harley Quinn for eager fans.
Mark Waid signing for eager fans.
Mark Texeira signing comics for fans.
Todd Nauck’s list is currently closed.
Richard Friend showing off his portfolio to customers.
Alex Sinclair working on a commission at LBCC!
Tim Bradstreet sketching for fans.
Andrew Robinson selling the graphic novel of 2013, The Fifth Beatle!
Carlos D’Anda wants you to buy his art!
And now, onto some cosplayers!
A new meaning to the term robot chicken.
Iron Man and Tony Stark gracing the hall floor.
Why so serious?
Black Cat crosses your path!
I asked why they were at LBCC, but they said I needed level 7 clearance.
Power Girl flexing her muscles!
This kid is making me go crazy!
I am worthy of Mjolnir!
Kid cosplayers are so darned cute!
Pull my finger.
Best costume of the show!
Lance Henriksen is greeted by a friendly alien. Don’t miss more incredible moments at LBCC 2014!
CA – The Fifth Beatle Signing
December 2, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Andrew Robinson signs at Secret Headquarters on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4th from 7pm – 9pm!
Press Release:
Please join the SHQ crew and artist Andrew Robinson (Dusty Star, Starman) on Wednesday, December 4 to celebrate the release of The Fifth Beatle! This gorgeous, fully painted tells the untold true story of Brian Epstein, the visionary manager who discovered and guided The Beatles–from their gigs in a tiny cellar in Liverpool to unprecedented international stardom. Yet more than merely the story of “The Man Who Made The Beatles,” The Fifth Beatle is an uplifting, tragic, and ultimately inspirational human story about the struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.
Secret Headquarters
3817 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
CA – The Fifth Beatle Signing
November 27, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Andrew Robinson signs at CornerStoreComics on Friday, December 6, 2013 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm!
Essential Sequential at NYCC 2013
October 5, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Convention News, Horror, New York, New York Comic Con, Other
Press Release:
Essential Sequential will be setting up at next week’s New York Comic Con!
We’re pleased to announce Filipe Andrade will be making his debut with the group. Please see below for commission rates. We’ll have a selection of original artwork available by Filipe as well. His originals will go up on the site sometime shortly after NYCC.
Artists Attending:
Filipe Andrade: Table J1
Dave Johnson: Table J2
Andrew Robinson: Table J3
Mike Choi: Table J4
Matteo Scalera: Table J5
Sean Murphy: Table J6
Klaus Janson: Table J7
We are currently taking pre-lists for commissions to be done at the show. Please contact us if you have any questions.
New Prints and originals will be available for just about all the artists attending including Klaus Janson, Dave Johnson, and Sean Murphy.
If you’d like to reserve or guarantee a Sean Gordon Murphy convention commission please check out our ebay auction at the link…
The Fifth Beatle Creators to be at HeroesCon 2013; Limited Prints Available at BookExpo America Saturday
June 5, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, New York, North Carolina
Press Release:
THE FIFTH BEATLE TO BE PUBLISHED IN THREE STUNNING EDITIONS!
“If anyone was the Fifth Beatle, it was Brian.”—Paul McCartney
MAY 31, MILWAUKIE, OR—Ever since its announcement last fall, there has been buzz about THE FIFTH BEATLE. Written by multiple Tony Award–winning producer Vivek J. Tiwary (Green Day’s American Idiot, The Addams Family, Mel Brooks’s The Producers), The Fifth Beatle, chronicling the life of the Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein, will officially be released on November 19.
The Fifth Beatle, from M Press Books, a division of Dark Horse Comics, recounts the untold true story of Brian Epstein, the visionary manager who discovered and guided the Beatles to unprecedented international stardom—yet died painfully lonely at the young age of thirty-two. More than merely the story of “The Man Who Made the Beatles,” The Fifth Beatle is an uplifting, tragic, and ultimately inspirational human story about the desire to leave behind a legacy, amidst the struggle to overcome crushing personal obstacles and insurmountable odds.
This marks the first full-length graphic novel painted by fanboy favorite Andrew C. Robinson (Dusty Star, King Conan, Starman, Superman). The book also features a special section paying homage to the 1960s Beatles cartoons, lovingly drawn by multiple Eisner and Harvey Award–winning cartoonist Kyle Baker (Why I Hate Saturn, Plastic Man, Nat Turner).
“Telling the Brian Epstein story is a true labor of love. The Fifth Beatle really is my life’s work—as I’ve been researching Brian’s life for more than half my own,” says Tiwary. “So it’s with great excitement and anticipation that I can finally share this little-known story about one of the great architects of modern pop culture with the rest of the world.”
Vivek J. Tiwary is also set to write and produce a feature-film adaptation of his graphic novel. Tiwary has signed a deal with Sony/ATV (who control the Lennon/McCartney music catalog) which gives him unprecedented access to Beatles songs for the film.
The standard hardcover edition will be available for $19.99 in an oversized library format. A collector’s-edition hardcover of this groundbreaking graphic novel will also be available, featuring a wraparound, textured cover and a section of bonus materials including Beatles and Brian Epstein memorabilia, artist sketches, and alternate covers, for $49.99.
The limited edition (1,500 copies) features a tip-in sheet signed by creators Vivek J. Tiwary, Andrew C. Robinson, and Kyle Baker, along with a twenty-four-page bonus section including rare Beatles and Brian Epstein memorabilia and behind-the-scenes sketches, a unique, textured cover, and a special slipcase, for $99.99.
Tiwary will be signing limited prints of The Fifth Beatle at BookExpo America in New York City this Saturday, June 8th at the Dark Horse booth #1003 at 11 a.m.
Additionally both Tiwary and artist Andrew Robinson will be delivering a panel presentation at HeroesCon in Charlotte, NC on June 9th titled: Comics of the Fab Four: The Fifth Beatle and Beyond. The panel begins promptly at 11:30 a.m.
“The Beatles will be bigger than Elvis!”—Brian Epstein, 1961
Tiwary is represented by David Alpert and Lawrence Mattis at Circle of Confusion.
ABOUT VIVEK J. TIWARY
Vivek J. Tiwary is an award-winning producer, writer, and financier for film, television, theater, music, and graphic novels. He is the producer and writer of “The Fifth Beatle,” a feature film and graphic novel based on the life of Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein. “The Fifth Beatle” has secured unprecedented access to Beatles’ music and is in development to shoot in 2013. In television, Vivek sold a sitcom pilot “Punk Rock Dad” to CBS, based on the bestselling memoir/parenting manual by Pennywise lead singer Jim Lindberg, and he is developing a number of additional series including “Ascension,” a historical fiction / thriller juxtaposing the history of astronomy with mankind’s future in the stars. On Broadway, Vivek’s productions have won a combined 25 Tony Awards from 44 Tony nominations—every single one of his shows have been decorated. They include “The Addams Family,” Green Day’s “American Idiot” (the groundbreaking adaptation of the superstar rock band’s multi-platinum album), Mel Brooks’ “The Producers” (the most Tony Awards ever) and “Young Frankenstein”, “A Raisin In The Sun” (starring Sean Combs), and “A Little Night Music” (starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury). Off-Broadway, Vivek produced a theatrical collaboration between electropop/performance artists Fischerspooner and avant-garde theatre collective The Wooster Group (founded by Willem Dafoe, Spalding Gray, and others) that launched the 2008 Sao Paulo Art Bienal. Vivek also serves on the Board of Directors for Valiant Entertainment (www.valiantentertainment.com)
ABOUT DARK HORSE COMICS
Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent such as Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Brian Wood, Gerard Way, Felicia Day, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends such as Will Eisner, Neal Adams, and Jim Steranko, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, including The Mask, Ghost, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Its successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Mass Effect, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton’s Tragic Toys for Girls and Boys, Serenity, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of both creator-owned content and licensed comics material.
