NYC – DISEÑO Comics Panel & Workshop
January 18, 2015 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Press Release:
Join El Museo Del Barrio for a conversation with artists and designers about comic books and superheroes as vehicles for the exploration of identity on Wednesday January 21, 2015 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm.
Panelists include Phil Jimenez (Marvel Comics), Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz (Wepa Woman) and Ivan Velez, Jr. (Tales of the Closet). The discussion will be moderated by Ilan Stavans, Lewis-Sebring Professor in Latin American and Latino Culture at Amherst College, and author of Latino U.S.A.: A Cartoon History. RSVP at the link…
Marvel Comics artist Phil Jimenez will also appear on Thursday January 22, 2015 for a FREE portfolio review and drawing tutorial. Gain insight into your work and practice your technique with the guidance of an expert. Participants should bring work for review, and any special materials they may wish to use. Paper, pencils, pens and charcoal will all be provided. Click here to RSVP…
DISEÑO is a partnership between Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum and El Museo del Barrio.
This program received federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
El Museo Del Barrio
1230 5th Ave New York, NY 10029
NYC – Star Wars #1 Signing
December 23, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories
Writer Jason Aaron and artist John Cassaday appear at Midtown Comics Downtown on Friday, January 16, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM to sign Star Wars #1, one of the most anticipated books of 2015!
Star Wars #1 – 01/14/14
Writer: Jason Aaron • Artist: John Cassaday
Luke Skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels fighting against the Galactic Empire are fresh off their biggest victory yet-the destruction of the massive battle station known as the Death Star. But the Empire’s not toppled yet! Join Luke along with Princess Leia, smugglers Han Solo and Chewbacca, droids C-3PO and R2-D2, and the rest of the Rebel Alliance as they strike out for freedom against the evil forces of Darth Vader and his master, the Emperor. Written by Jason Aaron (Original Sin, Thor: God of Thunder) and with art by John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men, Uncanny Avengers), this is the Star Wars saga as only Marvel Comics could make it!
-Purchase of Star Wars #1 required to attend event.
-Limit of two items signed per person.
Midtown Comics Downtown
64 Fulton Street, New York, New York 10038
NYC – Dare2Draw End of Year Party
December 10, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Dare2Draw closes their 2014 season with special Guest Mentor Artist Phil Jimenez (Amazing Spider-Man, Wonder Woman) the Brooklyn Brewery on Tuesday, December 30th from 7:30pm – 11:30pm!
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11249
NB – Guardians of the Galaxy Signing
June 12, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Marvel Comics artist Nick Bradshaw appears at Strange Adventures’ Fredericton Shop to sign comics and stuff from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 28th!! Nick has illustrated the adventures of Wolverine and the X-Men, Ash and the Army of Darkness, and is currently working on the Guardians of the Galaxy!
Strange Adventures
68 York Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 3N4, Canada
(506) 450-3759
NB – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 29, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Nick Bradshaw, Danica “Karibu” Brine, Kraig Nicol, and Allan Spinney appear at The Comic Hunter on Saturday May 3rd for Free Comic Book Day!
Press Release:
Saturday, May 3rd is the biggest comic book day of the year, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
Join us all day long, starting at 8am, for tons of giveaways, big sales, BBQ, meet and greats with local artists, and just tons fun!
Some of the fun stuff happening will be…
-Meet and Great with local artists: Nick Bradshaw, Danica “Karibu” Brine, Kraig Nicol, and Allan Spinney!
-First 100 people get an exclusive Nick Bradshaw Print for Free to get signed! We’ll be giving away the original to a lucky customer at the end of the day!
-Tons of giveaways!
-Free Comics For Everyone (10 per person)
-All Back Issues 15-75% off!*
-All Graphic Novels 15-90% off!*
-All Toys, Statues, and Tshirts on sale!*
*Full details to be revealed on FCBD
The Comic Hunter (Moncton)
465 Main Street, Moncton, NB E1C 1C2, Canada
506-855-4950
NH – FCBD: Gail Simone Signs
March 28, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Cosplay, Free Comic Book Day, Horror, New Hampshire, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories, Webcomics
Special guest Gail Simone joins Marjorie Liu, Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb, Blair Shedd, Sara Richard, Roger Andrews, and many more appear at Double Midnight Comics on Saturday May 3, 2014 for Free Comic Book Day!
Press Release:
How do we top 2013’s Free Comic Book Day? BY DOUBLING IT! Our 2014 Free Comic Book Day will be DOUBLED, with our usual one in Manchester and one at our new location in Concord! We will be featuring special guests, events and of course, exclusive free comics at each, as well as special sales too! Additionally, we will have a number of local artists, fantastic cosplayers, contests and a wide variety of free comics!
Special Artist/Writer Guests include:
Gail Simone (Batgirl, Red Sonja, Birds of Prey)
Marjorie Liu (Astonishing X-Men, X-23)
Shelli Paroline (Adventure Time)
Braden Lamb (Adventure Time)
Blair Shedd (Doctor Who)
Sara Richard (My Little Pony)
Alex de Campi (My Little Pony, Grindhouse) – Appearing in Manchester from 5-7!
Roger Andrews (Super Hero Squad)
Ransom Getty (Guardians of the Globe)
Artists include:
Scott Hamilton
Dan Larson
Amanda Dufresne
Nicole Hansche
David Leblanc
Jerry Fleming
Don Higgins
Juli O’Malley
Kendra Lee Saunders
Jason Casey
Matt Bessette
Bexx Fine
Jeremy Mchugh
Janella Mele
Angela Costello
Dennis Burke
Clark Drew
Peter Vinton Jr
Ben Gibson
Michelle Pinard
NOTE: free sketches are at the discretion of the artist and not guaranteed.
Cosplay Guests include:
Nicole Marie Jean (cosplayer extraordinaire)
Bellechere (world renown cosplayer)
501st New England Garrison
Ghostbusters of New Hampshire
New England Brethren of Pirates
Special Guests:
Rhode Island Comic Con
Terror Con
Pop Culture Expo
Spectacular Batcycle (Concord)
Bumblebee 1977 Chevy Camaro from Transformers
BBQ? Of course! Our grill master and BBQ expert Jareb will be back, making some fantastic grub in Manchester!
We also want to have the biggest group of cosplayers we can amass, so we will have extra goodies to everyone that comes in costume, as well as the BIGGEST Free Comic Book Day costume contest in the US!
We will also be having a HUGE after party in Concord when all is said and done, with a few more surprises. What could we possibly have up our sleeves?
Double Midnight Comics
245 Maple St, Unit 11, Manchester, NH 03103
NC – Savage Wolverine Signing
March 1, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, North Carolina, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Superstar comic artist Phil Jimenez (Infinite Crisis, Wonder Woman, New X-Men) and new comic writer/ animal advocate Scott Lope at Jake’s Memory Lane Comics on Saturday March 15th at 1:00 pm.
MLC is teaming up with Jimenez, Lope and, of course, the Savage Wolverine to fight Rhino poaching. 100 percent of the proceeds of Savage Wolverine 12 and 13 from our store will be donated to Animal Warriors to help take the fight to the poachers. This is a great family friendly event. We have plenty of copies to get signed by the Marvel Comics creators. The signing starts at 1pm.
In addition to the signing, we’ll have some crazy good specials, including a fifty cent comic sale!
Jake’s Memory Lane Comics
5214 Market St. 105, Wilmington, NC 28405
NC – Savage Wolverine Signing
January 15, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, North Carolina, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Writer Scott Lope and artist Phil Jimenez sign at Jake’s Memory Lane Comics on Saturday, January 18th at 1:00 PM!
Press Release:
Come out to Jake’s Memory Lane Comics on Saturday January 18th and meet Superstar Comic Artist Phil Jimenez (Infinite Crisis, Wonder Woman, New X-Men) and new comic writer/ animal advocate Scott Lope.
MLC is teaming up with Jimenez, Lope and, of course, the Savage Wolverine to fight Rhino poaching. 100 percent of the proceeds of Savage Wolverine #12 and #13 from our store will be donated to Animal Warriors to help take the fight to the poachers. This is a great family friendly event. We have plenty of copies to get signed by the Marvel Comics creators. The signing starts at 1pm.
In addition to the signing, we’ll have some crazy good specials, including a fifty cent comic sale!
Jake’s Memory Lane Comics
5214 Market St. 105, Wilmington, NC 28405
TX – Bedrock City Comics Signing
November 20, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas
Phil Jimenez and Frank D’Armata appear at Bedrock City Comic Co. on Saturday November 30th from 2:00 till 6:00pm!
Bedrock City Comic Co.
6516 Westheimer, Suite D, Houston, TX 77057
(713) 780-0675
NH – Wolverine and the X-Men Signing
September 9, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New Hampshire, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Artist Nick Bradshaw appears at Harrison’s Comics in the Mall of New Hampshire on Thursday September 26, 2013 from 5:00 till 9:00 PM! Nick Bradshaw is a comic star on the rise with penciling credits for several titles including Army of Darkness, Danger Girl, Astonishing X-Men, and most recently a much beloved run on Wolverine and the X-Men. Come get your comics signed!
Harrison’s Comics – Mall of New Hampshire
1500 South Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103
