Gabe Eltaeb’s 4th Annual Comic Kickoff Fundraiser
June 21, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Collectibles, Comic Books, Comic-Con International, Convention News, Top Stories, Video Games, Webcomics
Head to Gabe Eltaeb’s Fourth Annual Comic Kickoff Fundraiser and Party at Basic Bar and Pizza located in downtown San Diego on Wednesday July 19, 2017 from 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM! Entry is free, but a donation is suggested.
Celebrate the beginning of Comic Con on Preview Night just a few blocks from the San Diego Convention Center. Enjoy Pizza, drinks, music, and a chance to meet comic book professionals including Todd Nauck, Carlos D’Anda, Eddie Nunez, and Jim Calafiore plus other passionate pop culture fans.
This this event features the opportunity to meet and greet some great comic book artists and buy one of a kind sketches. Additionally we will have unique items from Blizzard, Funko, and Dark Horse Comics that you can enter to win.
All proceeds go to the Hero Initiative, the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays’ creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.
Basic Bar/Pizza
410 10th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
619-531-8869
HeroesCon 2017 Welcomes Roy Thomas, Erik Larsen & more
May 10, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, North Carolina, Top Stories
HeroesCon has announced more new guests for their 35th anniversary show including Roy Thomas, Erik Larsen, Georges Jeanty, Khary Randolph, and more! HeroesCon 2017 takes place June 16-18, 2017 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
MICHAEL EURY | FRI & SAT ONLY Editor-in-Chief of Back Issue Magazine
DAN FOGEL | Fogel’s Underground Price and Grading Guide (FUGG)
JONATHAN GLAPION | Batman, Green Lantern, Ultimate X-Men
N STEVEN HARRIS | Solarman, Watson and Holmes, Aztek
GEORGES JEANTY | Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Serenity, 24 Legacy, Green Lantern
ERIK LARSEN | Savage Dragon, Amazing Spider-Man, Co-founder Image Comics
KHARY RANDOLPH | Mosaic, Techjacket, Deadpool, Justice League Beyond
KEVIN SHARPE | Thor, He-Man, X-Men
UKO SMITH | Heavy Metal, FX2
JOHNDELL SNEAD | Robyn Hood, Grimm Fairy Tales, Back to the Future, Rez
ROY THOMAS | SATURDAY ONLY Conan the Barbarian, The Mighty Thor, Uncanny X-Men
JOHN WYCOUGH | Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Doctor Who, Transformers, Fear Itself, Chaos War
RSVP on the Facebook event page!
For the most up-to-date information, check our blog, or sign up for the weekly Heroes Hotline newsletter. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
BUYING AN ADVANCE PASS MEANS YOU’LL GET ANY ADVANCE INCENTIVES WE OFFER, FREE!
ENTRY WILL BE $25: FRI $25: SAT $20: SUN / AT THE SHOW ITSELF, SO YOU SAVE AS MUCH AS $20 BY PURCHASING ADVANCE PASSES TODAY! TICKETS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WE MAY CREDIT AN UNUSABLE TICKET TOWARD FUTURE TICKET PURCHASES.
HEROES CONVENTION was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte’s Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a “must” on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from all over the world to the Charlotte Convention Center.
IN – Monsters Unleashed #2 Signing
May 10, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Indiana, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, Darth Maul, The Damned, Drax, and many more) signs at Aw Yeah Comics on Sunday, May 21st from 1:00 – 4:00 PM.
Aw Yeah Comics
107 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 282-5297
IN – Darth Maul Signing
May 5, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Indiana, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Writer Cullen Bunn (Darth Maul, The Damned, Drax) and artist John Tyler Christopher (Marvel’s action figure variant covers) sign at Downtown Comics on Saturday, May 20, 2016 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM!
Downtown Comics North
5767 E 86th St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250
(317) 845-9991
CA – X-Men Gold Signing
May 4, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Writer Marc Guggenheim appears at Arsenal Comics on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 4:00 till 6:00 PM! He will be signing copies of his brand new Marvel hit comic, X-Men Gold!
Marc has wrote many comics over the years which we will have also for him to sign! Check your collection though because you probably have tons of comics by him! He is also one of the main writers for all the CW’s DC shows like The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Arrow! We can’t wait to have him at the store!
Arsenal Comics & Games
2333 Michael Drive Newbury Park CA 91320
805-499-6197
ME – FCBD: Cyborg Signing
April 27, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Maine, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Paul Pelletier (Cyborg, Aquaman, Justice League) signs at Casablanca Comics on Saturday May 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM to celebrate Free Comic Book Day!
Casablanca Comics
151 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 780-1676
HeroesCon 2017 Adds More Guests
April 25, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, North Carolina, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Video Games, Webcomics
HeroesCon has announced more new guests for their 35th anniversary show including Ben Caldwell, Brenden Fletcher, Cameron Stewart, Craig Hamilton, Dave Dorman, Ivan Brandon, Paulina Ganucheau, Sean Galloway, Thomas Yeates, and more! HeroesCon 2017 takes place June 16-18, 2017 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
JOSH BLAYLOCK | Devil’s Due, Mercy Sparx
IVAN BRANDON | Black Cloud, Drifter, Viking
CHUCK BROWN | Choosing Sides, BitterRoot, Femme Magnifique
BEN CALDWELL | Prez, A-Force, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Dare Detectives
CHRIS CAMPANA | First World
ADELSO CORONA | Deadpool Corps, Hawk & Dove, Brigade
DAVE DORMAN | Star Wars, Aliens, The Wasted Lands
NICK FILARDI | Powers, Heartthrob, Cave Carson, Helheim
BRENDEN FLETCHER | Motor Crush, Batgirl, Gotham Academy, Power Rangers: Pink
NATHAN FOX | Vertigo SFX, Captain Victory, Dogs of War, Haunt, DMZ
SEAN GALLOWAY | Spectacular Spider-Man: Lead Character Designer, Teen Titans Go!, Superman
PAULINA GANUCHEAU | Zodiac Starforce, Another Castle, Gwenpool
KENDALL GOODE | The Doorman
CRAIG HAMILTON | Aquaman, Starman, Fables, The Spectre
SHERARD JACKSON | Galaxies For Hire, Empty Zone, Minirauders
AUSTIN JANOWSKY | Iron Man: The End, Satellite Falling, Red Sonja, Divine Retribution
ARVELL JONES | All-Star Squadron, Iron Fist, Deathlok, Thor, Iron Man, Luke Cage
NATE LOVETT | Champions of Odd Lake, Kyraa: Alien Jungle Girl, Paw Patrol, Rusty Rivets
JAMES LYLE | Grimm Fairy Tales, Game of Horror, Abraham’s Journey
TOM LYLE | Spider-Man, Robin, Punisher, Batman
CHRISTOPHER MOELLER | Lucifer, Iron Empires, Magic: The Gathering
JAMES PATRICK | Batman, Harley Quinn, Green Arrow
JOHN ROSE | Snuffy Smith
NIKKI RYAN | The Family Trade
K LYNN SMITH | Plume
J. DAVID SPURLOCK | Vanguard Publishing
CAMERON STEWART | Motor Crush, Batgirl, Fight Club 2, Seaguy, The Other Side
JUSTIN STEWART | Kentucky Kaiju, Grrl Scouts: Magic Socks, Howard the Human
KEVIN STOKES | Pathfinder, Deadman, Tiger Style, Jimmy Olsen, Splitsville
JOHN VAN FLEET | Batman, Typhoid, The X-Files
GUS VASQUEZ | Big Hero 6, Suicide Squad, The Flash
CHRIS WALKER | Publisher Arena Comics, Tiger Style, Splitsville, Raptor
MATT WEBB | Flesh and Blood, Next Men, Hawkman, Star Trek
MARCUS WILLIAMS | Tuskegee Heirs: Flames of Destiny
THOMAS YEATES | Tarzan, Prince Valiant, Zorro, Conan
RSVP on the Facebook event page!
For the most up-to-date information, check our blog, or sign up for the weekly Heroes Hotline newsletter. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
BUYING AN ADVANCE PASS MEANS YOU’LL GET ANY ADVANCE INCENTIVES WE OFFER, FREE!
ENTRY WILL BE $25: FRI $25: SAT $20: SUN / AT THE SHOW ITSELF, SO YOU SAVE AS MUCH AS $20 BY PURCHASING ADVANCE PASSES TODAY! TICKETS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WE MAY CREDIT AN UNUSABLE TICKET TOWARD FUTURE TICKET PURCHASES.
HEROES CONVENTION was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte’s Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a “must” on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from all over the world to the Charlotte Convention Center.
CA – FCBD: Brad Walker Signing
April 13, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Brad Walker (Aquaman, Sinestro, Guardians of the Galaxy, Green Lantern) signs at Arsenal Comics at 11am on Saturday, May 6, 2017 to celebrate Free Comic Book Day!
Arsenal Comics & Games
2333 Michael Drive Newbury Park CA 91320
805-499-6197
From Wildstorm To Wonder Woman, DC Entertainment Presents Stellar Lineup of Guests & Panels at WonderCon 2017
March 24, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, California, Comic Books, Convention News, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Video Games, Webcomics
Press Release:
DC Entertainment descends on WonderCon with an expansive weekend schedule of talent appearances and panels. Beginning Friday, March 31, through Sunday, April 2, at the Anaheim Convention Center, DC’s activities will include news on upcoming DC Universe Rebirth and DC’s Young Animal storylines, a 25th anniversary celebration of WildStorm, along with a can’t-miss signing appearance from Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins!
Revisit the WildStorm Universe with DC Publisher Jim Lee, along with fellow artists and writers, as they honor the seminal legacy with this retrospective celebration. Attendees will be treated to behind-the-scenes photos, stories, drawing demonstrations and a first look at new stories and art from THE WILDSTORM 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL out in August. The panel will also share news about the latest generation of WildStorm storytelling from the new pop-up imprint curated by Warren Ellis, placing these beloved characters into reimagined stories.
Saturday will be a celebration of all things Wonder Woman with exclusive booth giveaways, a Wonder Woman cosplay meet-up and photo opportunity in the DC booth at 2:30 pm, followed by a fan signing with Wonder Woman film director Patty Jenkins. The Warner Bros. Pictures action adventure film hits theaters June 2.
The booth will also host an ongoing schedule of signings featuring some of the best writers and artists in comics, including Jim Lee, Mariko Tamaki, James Tynion IV, and Gerard Way, alongside voice talent from the new animated original movie Teen Titans: The Judas Contract and popular series DC Super Hero Girls, Teen Titans Go!, and Justice League Action. Fans can also preview brand-new offerings from DC Collectibles, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and an up-close look at Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman costume.
Available for purchase at the Graphitti Designs booth (#1001) are WonderCon exclusive items including ALL-STAR BATMAN #8, BATWOMAN #1, HARLEY QUINN #16, BATMAN #19, DOOM PATROL #5, DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #8 and a t-shirt designed by Michael Cho.
DC’s WonderCon programming features must-attend panels showcasing bestselling series, iconic characters and DC Collectibles. Panels include:
DC’S YOUNG ANIMAL
Friday, March 31, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Room: 300DE
Featuring Eisner Award-winning writer and My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way (DOOM PATROL, CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE) and the writers and artists behind the groundbreaking series from the pop-up imprint DC’s Young Animal, the panel will feature Jon Rivera (CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE), Jody Houser (MOTHER PANIC), Cecil Castellucci (SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL) and more.
DC COLLECTIBLES
Friday, March 31, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Room: 207
Join the DC Collectibles crew, including the group’s Executive Director Jim Fletcher and super fan and DC All Access co-host Jason Inman, along with a few surprise guests, to get the latest news about the must-have action figures, statues, prop replicas, busts and more. Find out how they create and develop so many incredible products, and what’s coming up from DC Collectibles.
WILDSTORM 25th ANNIVERSARY
Saturday, April 1, 11:30 – 12:30 pm, Room: 300DE
Twenty-five years in the making and hosted by Jim Lee, this must-see panel will gather together WildStorm writers and artists, including Ryan Benjamin, Carlos D’Anda, Richard Friend, Mark Irwin, Dustin Nguyen, Alex Sinclair, and Scott Williams to discuss the imprint’s ongoing legacy.
DC ESSENTIAL
Saturday, April 1, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, Room: 300DE
Moderated by DC All Access co-host Jason Inman, DC Essential celebrates the world of DC and its iconic characters. With its in-depth discussion about the most beloved Super Heroes in pop culture, the panel features Marv Wolfman, Phil Jimenez, Shawna Benson, Julie Benson, Marc Andreyko, and Sterling Gates.
DC UNIVERSE REBIRTH
Saturday, April 1, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, Room: 300DE
Filled with hope and optimism, engaging storylines and dynamic characters, fans can dive into DC’s blockbuster Rebirth line from the talented writers and artists bringing these stories to life, including Chad Hardin, Phil Jimenez, Danny Miki, Shawna Benson, Julie Benson, Sam Humphries, James Tynion IV, and John Semper, Jr.
ART MASTERS: DRAWING DC
Sunday, April 2, 10:30 – 11:30 am, Room: 210
Home to some of the most talented artists working in comics today, panelists including Bernard Chang, Tyler Kirkham, and Chad Hardin will offer a unique look into their visual approach in shaping some of DC’s most celebrated series.
DC’s booth (#1101) at WonderCon will also host an ongoing schedule of talent signings including:
Friday, March 31, 2017
Alex Sinclair (DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE)
Cecil Castellucci (SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL)
*Gerard Way (YOUNG ANIMAL)
*Jim Lee (SUICIDE SQUAD)
Jody Houser (MOTHER PANIC)
John Semper, Jr. (CYBORG)
Jon Rivera (CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE)
Julie and Shawna Benson (BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY)
Mariko Tamaki (SUPERGIRL BEING SUPER)
Mark Russell (THE FLINTSTONES)
Phil Jimenez (SUPERWOMAN)
Sam Humphries (GREEN LANTERNS)
*Teen Titans: The Judas Contract Voice Actors
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Alex Sinclair (DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE)
Bernard Chang (NEW SUPER-MAN, BATMAN BEYOND)
Cecil Castellucci (SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL)
Chad Hardin (HARLEY QUINN)
Danny Miki (BATMAN)
*Gerard Way (YOUNG ANIMAL)
James Tynion IV (DETECTIVE COMICS)
*Jim Lee (SUICIDE SQUAD)
Jody Houser (MOTHER PANIC)
John Semper, Jr. (CYBORG)
Jon Rivera (CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE)
Julie and Shawna Benson (BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY)
Marguerite Sauvage (DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS)
*Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman Director)
Phil Jimenez (SUPERWOMAN)
Sam Humphries (GREEN LANTERNS)
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Chad Hardin (HARLEY QUINN)
*DC Super Hero Girls Voice Actors
*Justice League Action Voice Actors
Mark Russell (THE FLINTSTONES)
Marv Wolfman (THE NEW TEEN TITANS)
Sam Humphries (GREEN LANTERNS)
*Teen Titans Go! Voice Actors
* denotes a wristband is required
Wristbands will be required for select signings in the DC booth. Fans must visit Hall D each morning for more details on how to participate in the ticket drawing.
Download the new DC All Access mobile app for a complete list of panels, behind-the-scenes coverage and in-depth interviews directly from DC’s web series, DC All Access. The app is available for free at the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
IL – The Damned Signing
March 23, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Illinois, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Writer Cullen Bunn and artist Brian Hurtt appear at Challengers Comics on Thursday, April 20th at 7:00 PM to celebrate the resurrection of their demon noir comic THE DAMNED: THREE DAYS DEAD in a $10 re-mastered edition and prepare for the NEW ongoing series.
Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 278-0155
