NYC – Superman #32 Signing
June 25, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist John Romita Jr. and *just added* inker Klaus Janson appears at Midtown Comics Downtown on Thursday July 17th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm to celebrate his first-ever work for DC Comics, SUPERMAN #32! Midtown Comics will also be selling a number of incentive covers on the day of the signing!
Midtown Comics Downtown
64 Fulton Street, New York, New York 10038
FL – Angel & Faith Signing
May 22, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Florida, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Come meet superstar artist Will Conrad at Yancy Street Comics on Sunday, June 15th, from 1pm to 6pm! He will be In-Store signing, sketching, shaking hands, and selling prints and original artwork! Come out and say, “Hello,” get some books signed, as well as treating yourself to some amazing artwork! Rain or Shine!
Yancy Street Comics
9409 US 19 (inside Gulfview Square Mall), Port Richey, FL 34668
727-817-0888
NYC – Strong Female Protagonists Panel
March 24, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Raina Telgemeier, Diane Noomin, Shelly Bond, and Alitha Martinez appear at School of Visual Arts on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 7:00 pm!
Press Release:
SVA Presents: STRONG FEMALE PROTAGONISTS: A Panel Discussion Featuring Women in Comics
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
7:00PM
3rd Floor Amphitheatre
209 East 23rd Street, New York City, NY 10010
This event brings together a diverse group of internationally recognized creators and editors for a discussion of the history and dynamics of women working in American comics. Panelists include women creators and editors of different generations including Raina Telgemeier, creator of Smile and Drama; Diane Noomin, creator of Glitz-2-Go and editor of the Twisted Sisters anthologies; Shelly Bond, Executive Editor of Vertigo comics; Alitha Martinez, a penciller and inker who has worked on Marvel’s Iron Man, X-Men, Black Son, Fantastic Four, and the Black Panther and currently WWE Superstars for Papercutz. They will discuss the role of women in comic narratives, career advice, and personal history, followed by Q&A.
Registration is required and space is limited. RSVP at www.womenincomics.eventbrite.com
Questions? Contact cd@sva.edu or 212-592-2370.
NYC – Dare2Draw w/ Klaus Janson
February 13, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Special Guest Klaus Janson appears at the Society of Illustrators on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 6:00 pm for Dare2Draw! Featuring 90 minutes of dynamic figure drawing, with live-action models & props and our signature Dare2Draw “Quick Draw” Contests, with all art done on Blue Line Pro boards. The pro art is auctioned for artists-in-need.
Hosted By Simon Fraser
Cover $15 Online ($20 at the door)
Society of Illustrators
128 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065
ME – Klaus Janson Signs
February 9, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Maine, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Klaus Janson, newly announced inker of Superman, signs at Casablanca Comics on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 4:00 pm until 5:30 pm!
Press Release:
Klaus Janson has worked for Marvel and DC Comics since the 1970s, and has worked on numerous titles. He is well known for his work on Batman, Daredevil, Defenders, Howard the Duck, Amazing Spider-Man and many other titles. We are thrilled to provide an opportunity for his fans to meet him.
Casablanca Comics
151 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101
CA – Dark Duets Signing
January 9, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Horror, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Amber Benson, Christopher Golden, and Jonathan Maberry appear at Dark Delicacies to sign Dark Duets on Saturday January 25th at 2:00 p.m.
Dark Delicacies
3512 W. Magnolia, Burbank, CA 91505
GA – Afterlife With Archie Signing
November 19, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Georgia, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Eisner-winning superstar artist Francesco Francavilla appears in-store at Dr. No’s Comics and Games to sign copies of the critically acclaimed Afterlife With Archie on Saturday November 23rd, 2013 from 2:00 till 4:00 pm!
Meet the artistic mastermind behind the most-talked-about comic of 2013 who will personally sign your copy.
Dr. No’s Comics & Games SuperStore
Blackwell Square Shopping Center
3428 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066
770-422-4642
ON – Free Comic Book Day 2013
March 13, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Ken Lashley, Ty Templeton, Marcus To, and many more appear at Stadium Comics on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!
SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES BY COMIC CREATORS:
KEN LASHLEY – Ken has worked on titles such as Flash, Black Panther, Deadpool, X-Men, Batwing, Red Hood and the Outlaws and more! He also has credits on several DC New52 covers such as Suicide Squad, Superboy, Ravagers, Team 7, Blackhawks, plus lots of Star Wars related work for Hasbro, Lucasfilm, and LucasArts!
MARCUS TO – Marcus has worked on a several series for companies like DC Comics, Archaia, and Aspen such as Red Robin, Batwing, The Huntress, and the upcoming Cyborg 009 based on the original Japanese manga and anime created by Shotaro Ishinomori. Cyborg 009 will see release in both North America and Japan.
TY TEMPLETON – Ty Has written, penciled, and inked countless titles for DC, Marvel, and many other publishers. Most recently Ty has been providing art for Ultimate Spider-Man based on the popular animated series. Ty also runs “Ty Templeton’s Comic Book Bootcamp”, where he teaches up and coming creators the ins and outs of the comic industry!
ADAM GORHAM – Adam is the artist of the gritty medieval tale ‘Teuton’ published by Big Sexy Comics. Previously Adam made quite an impression with his graphic novel adaptation of Canadian indie film ‘The Vampire Conspiracy’, and has also contributed to the Western Horror anthology “Horror in the West”. “Undertow” is another title Adam has worked on which will be published in the near future.
VINCE SUNICO and Members of Spent Pencils – Vince Sunico has been appearing at Stadium Comics since 2008 and his recent work includes our store exclusive variant covers for Aspen Comics’ Shrugged and Jirni. Vince wlll also be releasing “Remnant” through IDW later this year. Spent Pencils is the Greater Toronto area’s largest collective of artists. The Spent Pencils crew is always a fan favourite at Stadium and conventions across North America!
DAVID BISHOP – David is the writer and illustrator of the Zombie Survival tale “Stranger”. He also famously worked with our own Ricky Lima on the haunting “Deep Sea”, of which we will see more of later this year. David is also working on art for “Of Stone”.
GEORGE TODOROVSKI – An independent artist from Toronto who is co-creator of the hilarious The Bear Stories graphic novels and webcomic. George is also the regular artist on the Dungeon Crawler Adventures web comic, and he has also had his work appear in Heavy Metal Magazine.
PARIS ALLEYNE – Up and coming young comic artist who has tons of potential, Paris is building quite the portfolio for himself while collaborating with other creators.
…and more to be announced!
MORE CONTESTS, PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS THAN EVER BEFORE! – Info coming soon
OUR BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR! – Info coming soon
SPECIAL “MAY THE FOURTH” ACTIVITIES CELEBRATING STAR WARS! – Info coming soon
What is Free Comic Book Day?
Free Comic Book Day is held on the first Saturday in May every year. Participating comic stores all across North America give away comics for FREE to anyone who enters their store on that day.
Free Comic Book Day is meant to promote and celebrate comic books as great literature and a true artform.
Stadium Comics runs one of the largest Free Comic Book Day events in Canada. In addition to the free comics, the Brampton, Ontario comic shop brings in several guest artists and creators to sign and sketch for fans. Combined with the raffles and contests, and their biggest sale of the year, Free Comic Book Day at Stadium is one event that you don’t want to miss!
Stadium Comics
499 Main Street South, Brampton, ON L6Y 1N7
FL – Chocolate Me! Signing
November 10, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Florida, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans sign on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 1:00pm!
Actor Taye Diggs, best known for his roles in the Broadway musical Rent, the movie How Stella Got Her Groove Back, and the television series Private Practice, is now an author of Chocolate Me!, a book based on experiences of feeling different and trying to fit in as kids. Meet the author and illustrator Shane W. Evans and get your book signed!
Museum of Art
1 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1807
IL – Chocolate Me Signing
September 29, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Illinois, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Taye Diggs signs at Anderson’s Bookshop on Saturday October 8, 2011 at 2pm!
Anderson’s Bookshop
123 West Jefferson, Naperville, IL 60540
