MD – FCBD 2018: Larry Hama Signing
April 25, 2018 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Collectibles, Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Maryland, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Larry Hama appears at Collectors Corner to celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 5, 2018!
Larry Hama is a writer/editor/cartoonist/illustrator/actor/musician who has worked in comics, tv and film. In comics, he has written, edited or drawn for Avengers, Blaze, Nth Man, The Nam, Conan, Batman, Wonder Woman, Bizarre Adventures, X-Men, Spider-Man, Daredevil, and dozens more. He is best known as the writer of Marvel’s “GI Joe” comics in the ‘eighties, and as the writer of Marvel’s “Wolverine” in the ‘nineties. Recent script credits include “Batman Shadow of the Bat,” and “Wonder Woman” for DC Convergence, “GI Joe Origins” and “GI Joe A Real American Hero” for IDW, “Call of Duty Black Ops” for Dark Horse. Recent art credits: breakdowns for DC Comics’ “Deathstroke,” and “Michael Cray.” His illustrations and cartoons have appeared in National Lampoon, Esquire, New York and Rolling Stone. His comics have been translated in ten languages around the world. He has appeared on Broadway in Stephen Sondheim’s “Pacific Overtures” and on TV in MASH, SNL and “Another World.” He lives in New York City.
Also appearing:
- John French – (Writer) “Monster Among Us”
- PLB – Eastern Shore MD Based Comics Publisher.
- Mike Hopkins (Writer/Inker) Jack Rider.
- Nate Getz & Tony Calandra – No One.
- Mike Riley – I Taste Sound
Collectors Corner
7911 Harford Road, Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 668-3353
Baltimore Comic-Con Spring Fling Returns This Sunday
April 24, 2018 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Convention News, Maryland, Movies, Webcomics
Press Release:
This Sunday, April 29th, the Baltimore Comic-Con Spring Fling returns for its 2nd annual event! Baltimore Comic-Con Spring Fling is a good old-fashioned comic book show with rows and rows of comic book dealers from around the country selling comics and collectibles from the ancient to the very modern, and some amazing comic guests as well — and admission is free!
We are very happy to announce the addition of Pixar and Disney artist, Marty Baumann to our line-up of guests for Spring Fling 2018!
Marty Baumann is an illustrator, graphic artist, and production designer. He has contributed to some of the most popular, Oscar-winning animated films of all time. Marty has worked as an artist at Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios as an illustrator, graphic artist, and production designer on such films as Toy Story 3, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Cars 2, Planes, Wreck-It Ralph 2, and many others. He also helped develop theme park installations, toy packaging, and Pixar corporate branding. Marty has rendered illustrations and developed characters for toy manufacturers, magazines, and newspapers, and illustrated children’s books, created logos, infographics, broadcast promotions, and presentation art for Hasbro, Universal Studios, National Geographic, Scholastic Books, Nickelodeon, and many others. Recent projects include his role as concept artist for the new Mystery Science Theater 3000 and the visual development of Sir Paul McCartney’s feature film, High in the Clouds.
Ringo Award winner and Harvey and Eisner award nominee Frank Cho launched his career as a comic strip artist at the University of Maryland-College Park student newspaper, penning University2, which was the predecessor of his creator-owned syndicated strip and comic series, Liberty Meadows. His body of work also includes Marvel Comics’ New Avengers, Mighty Avengers, Shanna the She-Devil, New Ultimates, and X-Men: Schism, as well as Jungle Girl for Dynamite Entertainment. His recent work can be seen in BOOM! Studios’ Skybourne, and on covers from DC Comics’ Harley Quinn and Wonder Woman.
Long-time friend of the show, Ringo, Harvey, and Eisner Award nominee, and guest since our inception in 2000 (!), artist and writer Steve Conley has contributed to numerous comic titles, both printed and on-line. His Astounding Space Thrills was self-published, published by Image Comics, and collected as a trade paperback by IDW. He has been featured in titles such as JLA-Z from DC Comics, Star Trek: Year Four from IDW, and Michael Chabon’s Amazing Adventures of the Escapist from Dark Horse Comics. His creator-owned Bloop, is available through his online store in print or soft copy editions, and you can read his webcomic, The Middle Age, on his website.
John Gallagher is the award-winning artist and writer of graphic novels Buzzboy and Roboy Red (with Rich Faber). John teamed with sons Jack and Will to create a kids book, E.P.I.C. Bros., about two kids whose superhero dad is always out saving the world, and they pass the time using his gizmos for lovable mayhem. Jack and Will follow in the footsteps of big sister Katie, who teamed with her dad to create Zoey and Ketchup. John’s Buzzboy is back from American Mythology Productions in Buzzboy Go Digital Monster Mayhem, where he has also contributed to the recently relaunched Casper the Friendly Ghost and The Inspector. When not creating comics, John is executive director of Kids Love Comics (kidslovecomics.net) and works as art director for Ranger Rick magazine.
Mark Morales has established himself as one of the industry’s go-to inkers for major titles and events for the big publishers. He has inked a vast number of titles at Marvel Comics including, among many others, A+X, Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers vs. X-Men, New Avengers, Secret Invasion, Sentry, Siege, Thor, Uncanny X-Men, Wolverine, X-Force, and X-Men. He has also done work for DC Comics on titles like Action Comics, Batman/Superman, JLA, New Suicide Squad, Prez, and Superman: The Man of Steel. He was also awarded the Harvey Award for Best Inker in 2009 and 2011.
And, as a special Hero Initiative guest, Tom King. The Ringo and Eisner Award winner is currently the writer of Batman at DC Comics, where he has also written Mister Miracle, Grayson, The Omega Men, DC Nation, Swamp Thing Winter Special, and has a story in Action Comics #1000, not to mention his award-winning work at Marvel on The Vision. King’s first book, A Once Crowded Sky, a postmodern super hero novel, was recognized by USA Today as one of the best Graphic Novels of the year. He was named by the Hollywood Reporter as one of the five comic creators to watch in 2015.
Tom will be signing from 1pm-3pm at the Hero Initiative booth, accepting donations for signatures. Tom requests that no graded books be brought for autographs and appreciates his fans’ understanding.
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 19th year of bringing the comic book industry to the mid-Atlantic area. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
NYC – Avengers: Infinity War: The Cosmic Quest Signing
April 23, 2018 by Colin Solan
Filed under New York, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Brandon T. Snider appears at Barnes & Noble on Saturday May 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM to sign MARVEL’s Avengers: Infinity War: The Cosmic Quest Vol. 1: Beginning.
Barnes & Noble – Union Square
33 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003
212-253-0810
Tom Holland Swings Into Comicpalooza 2018
April 23, 2018 by Colin Solan
Filed under Convention News, England, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Texas
Press Release:
We’re super excited to have Tom Holland joining us at Comicpalooza 2018! Don’t miss your chance to meet him by purchasing your Tom Holland Autograph or Photo Op. Limited quantities available so buy now!
Tom Holland might be best known as Spider-Man, but he’s proven his versatility in all genres of film including adventures: The Lost City of Z; musicals: Billy Elliot The Musical; dramas: A Monster Calls. Then, of course, there’s his work as Peter Parker, aka your friendly neighborhood web slinger, in the MCU movies Captain America: Civil War and Spider-Man: Homecoming. Next, catch Tom as Spider-Man in the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War – and, at Comicpalooza!
Previously announced guests include: Krysten Ritter, Charlie Cox, LeVar Burton, Jeri Ryan, Brent Spiner, Michael Emerson, Henry Ian Cusick, Nestor Carbonell, Francois Chau, M.C. Gainey, Patrick Warburton, and more.
For the most up to date information on events, guests, admission prices and schedules, visit www.comicpalooza.com.
HeroesCon 2018 Adds More Guests
April 20, 2018 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, North Carolina
HeroesCon has announced more new guests for their 2018 show including Steve Epting, Matt Fraction, Geof Isherwood, Georges Jeanty, Ariela Kristantina, Paul Maybury, Ramon Villalobos, David Antoine Williams, and more! HeroesCon 2018 takes place June 15-17, 2018 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
GUEST ADDITIONS:
NATALIE ANDREWSON | Mamuna, Meanwhile
PAT BRODERICK | Green Lantern, Micronauts, Nibiru and the Legend of the Anunnaki
BUZZ | JSA, Vampirella, Atomika
JACOB CHABOT | Spongebob Comics, Plants Vs. Zombies, The Mighty Skullboy Army
KELLY DALE | Jeremy Dale Skyward Omnibus
STEVE EPTING | Velvet, Captain America, Avengers
MATT FRACTION | Sex Criminals, Casanova, ODY-C, Hawkeye
MICHAEL GARLAND | New Mutants, Black Monday Murders, Leviathan
STEPHEN GREEN | BPRD, The Legacy of Luther Strode, Dark Horse Presents
LAURA LEE GULLEDGE | Page by Paige, Will & Whit, Sketchbook Dares
SCOTT HEPBURN | Spider-Man/Deadpool, Orchid, Star Wars
GEOF ISHERWOOD | Conan, Dr. Strange, Suicide Squad, Namor
GEORGES JEANTY | The American Way, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Serenity, 24 Legacy
ARIELA KRISTANTINA | Insexts, Mata Hari
MIKE LILLY | The Tick, Grimm Fairy Tales, Nightwing, Vampirella
PAUL MAYBURY | Hunters, Cave Carson, Bloodstrike
PAT QUINN | The Phantom, GI Joe: Declassified, Necrotic
SCOTT ROSEMA | Space Ghost, Batman Animated, X-Men Adventures
K LYNN SMITH | Plume
RAMON VILLALOBOS | Nighthawk, E Is For Extinction
DAVID ANTOINE WILLIAMS | X-Men: First Class, GI Joe, Incredible Hercules, Hulk & Power Pack
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.
Lake Como Comic Art Festival Starts This Weekend
April 19, 2018 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Italy
Press Release:
The inaugural Lake Como Comic Art Festival is this weekend at Villa Erba in Cernobbio, Italy! The weather is beautiful and the guests will be ready to meet their fans! RSVP on Facebook!
Guests include:
- Neal Adams
- Greg Capullo
- Frank Cho
- Olivier Coipel
- Gabrielle Dell’Otto
- Gary Frank
- Davide Gianfelice
- Dave Gibbons
- Adi Granov
- Juanjo Guarnido
- Adam Hughes
- Eliza Ivanova
- Mathieu Lauffray
- Jim Lee
- Regis Loisel
- Enrico Marini
- Anna Merli
- Eduardo Risso
- Claire Wendling
Tickets are still available here and you can also buy tickets at the door (until we sell out!) starting at 0930 on Saturday morning. All 2 day ticket holders will receive the exclusive print portfolio, including 17 exclusive prints from our special guests. Here’s a sneak peak!
Agent Phil Coulson Infiltrates Cincinnati Comic Expo 2018
April 18, 2018 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Convention News, Movies, Ohio, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories
Clark Gregg, who currently portrays S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phillip J “Phil” Coulson, is the newest addition to the lineup of guests for the 2018 Cincinnati Comic Expo!
Clark will be appearing SATURDAY ONLY at the Expo! In the Marvel franchise alone, Clark has appeared in Iron Man and Iron Man 2, as well as Thor, The Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, Marvel Heroes, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers, and more. He can be currently seen on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Coulson is expected to be shown in next year’s Captain Marvel. Clark is also recognized as FBI Special Agent Casper from The West Wing drama series and starring in the sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine. In film, Clark’s credits also include The Usual Suspects, 500 Days of Summer, The To Do List, and numerous other features and programs.
Get your admission tickets to the 2018 Cincinnati Comic Expo for an opportunity to get an autograph and photo with Clark Gregg: goo.gl/R4ZeWa. Watch for details coming about Cobie Smulders and Clark Gregg duo photo ops!
Previously announced guests include: Levar Burton, Nikolaj Coster-Walda, Cobie Smulders, Karl Urban, Summer Glau, Tom Grummett, Amy Chu, John Bolton, Rick Leonardi, Alex Saviuk, Michael Zeck, and more
Established in 2010, the Cincinnati Comic Expo is an annual event celebrating the best in comic books, fantasy, gaming, collectibles, cosplay, steampunk and pop culture in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Now in it’s 9th year, The Cincinnati Comic Expo, has grown to become the Queen City’s premier comic convention, bringing together great artists, publishers, actors, writers, cosplayers, and fans from across the world.
Follow us on social media so you can be one of the first to hear the fresh line up of close to 20 NEW comic artists to Cincinnati Comic Expo and other guest film and TV stars that will join us in 2018.
For further information please go to the website: cincinnaticomicexpo.com
Marvel Returns To C2E2 with Signings, Panels & More
April 6, 2018 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Illinois
Press Release:
MARVEL RETURNS TO C2E2 WITH SIGNINGS, PANELS AND MORE!
“This weekend, Marvel is taking Chicago by storm! And you won’t want to miss what we’ve got in-store for fans as we’re packing this year’s convention with wall-to-wall fan service including signings, panels, stage events and more! Heading to the show? Make sure to stop by the Marvel Booth (Booth #327) to get in on the action and excitement all weekend long.
Want to get the inside scoop on all o
f the can’t-miss Marvel news? What about the lowdown on some of the summer’s most anticipated upcoming books like INFINITY WARS and EXTERMINATION? Then you won’t want to miss this year’s panel lineup, chock full of breaking news and unforgettable moments! Bring a camera, you never know who might show up! Plus, don’t miss all the exciting events happening at the Marvel Booth all weekend long including signings, giveaways (while supplies last), costume contests and more!
That’s not all! This year’s show features appearances from the celebrated artists of Marvel’s 2018 Young Guns program, including Aaron Kuder, Javier Garron, Marco Checchetto, Mike Del Mundo and Pepe Larraz. Learn more about what it takes to be a Young Gun at the Marvel: Young Guns panel, and don’t miss their Marvel booth signing where attendees will be able to snag an exclusive litho!
Plus, don’t miss an all-star line-up of some your favorite Marvel creators! Swing by the Marvel booth for scheduled appearances by Jay Anacleto, Rachelle Rosenberg, Christina Strain, Tana Ford, Stacey Lee, Joe Quinones, Robbie Thompson, Marc Laming, Alitha E. Martinez, Humberto Ramos, Brian Level, Mark Waid, Ashley Witter, Khary Randolph, Ryan Stegman, Jason Aaron, Jorge Molina, Marcus To, Mark Brooks, Annie Wu, Christopher Priest and Jim Zub! Check Marvel’s signing schedule for details on their signing times.”
SIGNING SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH
- 1pm – 2pm: JAY ANACLETO / RACHELLE ROSENBERG / CHRISTINA STRAIN
- 2pm – 3pm: TANA FORD / STACEY LEE / JOE QUINONES / ROBBIE THOMPSON
- 4pm – 5pm: MARVEL YOUNG GUNS 2018 SIGNING (MARCO CHECCHETTO / MIKE DEL MUNDO / JAVIER GARRÓN / AARON KUDER / PEPE LARRAZ)
SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH
- 12pm – 1pm: MARC LAMING / ALITHA E. MARTINEZ / HUMBERTO RAMOS
- 1pm – 2pm: MARCO CHECCHETTO / BRIAN LEVEL / MARK WAID / ASHLEY WITTER
- 2pm – 3pm: MIKE DEL MUNDO / KHARY RANDOLPH / RYAN STEGMAN
- 4pm– 5pm: JASON AARON / AARON KUDER / JORGE MOLINA / MARCUS TO
SUNDAY, APRIL 8TH
- 12pm – 1pm: MARK BROOKS / ANNIE WU
- 1pm – 2pm: JASON AARON / JAVIER GARRÓN / RYAN STEGMAN
- 2pm – 3pm: PEPE LARRAZ / CHRISTOPHER PRIEST / JIM ZUB
Schedule is tentative and subject to change without notice.
BOOTH SCHEDULE: BOOTH #327
FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH
- 11am – 11:30am: “HUNT FOR WOLVERINE” COSPLAY MEET-UP AND CONTEST WITH CHARLES SOULE
- 1pm – 3pm: MARVEL COSPLAY PHOTO OP
- 4pm – 5pm: MARVEL UNLIMITED MEMBERS GIVEAWAY
- 6pm – 7pm: MARVEL SUPER HERO HAPPY GIVEAWAY HOUR
SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH
- 3pm – 4pm: MARVEL COSTUME CONTEST – See Marvel.com/C2E2costumecontest for full terms and conditions
- 4pm – 5pm: MARVEL UNLIMITED MEMBERS GIVEAWAY
- 6pm – 7pm: MARVEL SUPER HERO HAPPY GIVEAWAY HOUR
SUNDAY, APRIL 8TH
- 10am – 11am: MARVEL UNLIMITED MEMBERS GIVEAWAY
- 11:30am – 11:45am: NEW BEGINNINGS with E.I.C. C.B. CEBULSKI
- 4pm – 5pm: MARVEL SUPER HERO HAPPY GIVEAWAY HOUR
Schedule is tentative and subject to change without notice. Giveaways available while supplies last.
PANEL SCHEDULE
FRIDAY APRIL 6TH
- MARVEL: BREAKING INTO COMICS THE MARVEL WAY (11am – 12pm, Room S401)
- MARVEL: NEXT BIG THING (1:30pm – 2:30pm, Room S401)
SATURDAY APRIL 7TH
- MARVEL: HOUSE OF IDEAS (11am – 12pm, Room S401)
- MARVEL: MEET THE NEW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF with C.B. CEBULSKI (2:45pm– 3:45pm, Room S401)
- MARVEL: YOUNG GUNS PANEL (4pm – 5pm, Room S401)
SUNDAY APRIL 8TH
- MARVEL: TRUE BELIEVERS PANEL** (12:15pm – 1:15pm, Room S401)
NOTE: This panel requires Marvel Mastercard or Marvel Mastercard invitation, current Marvel Unlimited Plus membership or emailed RSVP confirmation for entry.
- MARVEL: WOMEN OF MARVEL (1:30pm – 2:30pm, Room S404)
MN – Action Comics #1000 Signing
March 27, 2018 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Minnesota, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Action Comics/Superman superstar creator Dan Jurgens will be signing copies of the historic Action Comics #1000 at Comic Book College on Wednesday, April 18th 2018 from 4:00 till 7:00 PM.
Dan Jurgens is an accomplished writer and artist who both writes and draws the adventures of the comic book industry’s most legendary characters. His storytelling talents have breathed life into the most noteworthy properties from DC Comics, Marvel Comics and more. Dan has also created numerous characters that have become enduring staples in their fictional universes while stretching to other media as well.
Comic Book College
4632 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 822-2309
FL – FCBD 2018: Famous Faces & Funnies Signing
March 23, 2018 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Florida, Free Comic Book Day, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Karl Moline (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Fray, Avengers) and Matt Santorelli (Green Lanterns, New Super-Man, Superwoman) appear at Famous Faces and Funnies on Saturday, May 5th for Free Comic Book Day!!
Famous Faces and Funnies
3020 New Haven Avenue W, West Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 259-3575
