Comic-Con Magazine’s Spring/Summer 2010 Edition Now Available
June 24, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Comic Books, Comic-Con International, Convention News
Via Comic-Con:
Comic-Con Magazine’s Online Only edition for Spring/Summer 2010 is now available. This issue features a “Countdown to Comic-Con” with lots of useful information for making your plans for the show. In addition, you can see WonderCon 2010 in photos, and get information on the upcoming APE 2010. Get all of the details and more on our site now.
Turnout Great for Early APE Registration Mixer
October 18, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Comic Books, Con Reports and Photos
Turnout Great for Early APE Registration Mixer
San Francisco’s Last Gasp Again Hosts APE Exhibitors
SAN FRANCISCO, October 17, 2009 – APE, the Alternative Press Expo, which starts today (Saturday, October 17) had a terrific kick off last night as exhibitors and guests stopped by Last Gasp Books for the APE Mixer and to register early for the two-day event.
“Registering early has become a not-to-miss event,” commented David Glanzer, spokesperson for APE, “Last Gasp opens their doors for the evening to allow guests and exhibitors the chance to mingle and shop, and Comic-Con caters the event which always features the ever popular APE Cake this year featuring the artwork of special guest Lark Pien!”
One of the most popular and well attended conventions dedicated to creators of Alternative and Self Published books, APE this year celebrates it’s 15th year and the attendees all seemed excited as they prepared for the event which will take place at the Concourse Exhibition Center at 620 7th Street in San Francisco.
Hours for APE are Saturday, October 17, 11am – 7pm and Sunday, October 18, from 11am – 6pm.
The Alternative Press Expo is underwritten and operated by, San Diego Comic-Con, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contributions of comics to art and culture.
APE 2009 Program Schedule and Exhibit Hall Map Released
October 13, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Comic Books, Convention News
APE, the Alternative Press Expo, has released their Programming Schedule for this weekend’s convention.
Once again APE offers an eclectic schedule of programs geared around the special guests and various aspects of independent and alternative comics.
They have also released their Exhibitor list and Hall Map (as a PDF).
Hot Potatoe Tour
October 1, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Canada, Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles

Marc Bell Goes on Tour
| 10/15, 5-7pm | Adam Baumgold Gallery | New York, NY |
| 10/17-18 | APE | San Francisco, CA |
| 10/19, 7-10pm | Lucky’s | Vancouver, BC |
| 10/21, 8-10pm | Family | Los Angeles, CA |
| 10/25, 5-7pm | Desert Island | Brooklyn, NY |
| 11/20, 7-9pm | Magic Pony | Toronto, ON |
| 11/27, 7-9pm | Librairie D+Q Bookstore | Montreal, QC |















































