Super Inga Unleashed at Boston Comic Con 2012
April 18, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Horror, Massachusetts, Other, Top Stories
Press Release:
Hot on the heels of the Terminal Press juggernaut ZombieBomb! , series co-creator Adam Miller and his team of zombie killers have joined up with Zombastic Productions, Inc. (DIE YOU ZOMBIE BASTARDS!) for the first issue of their latest cutting-edge series, ZombieBomb! Presents.
ZombieBomb Presents: The NEW Adventures of SUPER INGA spins out of the Zombastic universe established in DYZB! and burns rubber into an old-school Barbarella-style sci-fi romp. With tongue in cheek and swash firmly buckled, DYZB! co-creator Haig Demarjian helms the book as writer and artist with color by Spider-Man’s own Adam Street. This once-in-a-lifetime convergence of some of the most volatile talents in the movie and comic book worlds debuts exclusively at Boston Comic Con on April 21 and 22.
Visit the Zombastic/ZombieBomb! booth to meet ZB! co-creator Adam Miller and writer/illustrator Haig Demarjian. Members of team ZB! will coming from all over the galaxy to celebrate the event, and INGA herself will be in attendance!
In addition to meeting creators and picking up back issues from the entirety of ZB!’s historic run, fans can get their pictures taken with alt model and ZB! queen Sioux Murphy, and hear an exclusive Super Inga-themed track from Mexican Ape-Lord, the new project from members of the legendary Boston bands The Bags and Meliah Rage.
The first seventy-five lucky fans will be be able to purchase the very special Deluxe Premiere Edition of Super Inga, which includes:
- ZombieBomb Presents: The NEW Adventures of SUPER INGA – a lavish, 32-page collector’s item packed with two stories and bonus pin-ups
- A Limited Edition signed print by ZombieBomb! co-creator Adam Miller
- A one-of-a-kind hand-drawn sketch card by Zombastic mastermind Haig Demarjian
ZombieBomb! at Boston Comic Con
Saturday & Sunday April 21 – 22, 2012
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA
Boston Comic Con 2012 This Weekend!
April 18, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Collectibles, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Gaming, Massachusetts, Movies, Other, Television, Webcomics
Press Release:
The 2012 BOSTON COMIC CON is THIS WEEKEND!
Kevin Eastman, Simon Bisley, Joe Sinnott, Bernie Wrightson, Ivan Reis, Steve Epting, Jill Thompson, Paolo Rivera, Renae De Liz, Ed McGuinness, Phil Noto, Becky Cloonan, David Petersen, Alex Maleev, Jeremy Bastian, Katie Cook, Tom Raney, Chrissie Zullo, Joe Benitez, Mark Brooks, Jamal Igle, Jim Cheung, Tim Sale, Skottie Young, Stephanie Buscema, Ben Templesmith, Cliff Chiang, Bill Sienkiewicz, Geof Darrow, Joe Quinones, and many more!
Also, for the first time in a long time and most likely the last time, appearing in one room together are the LEGENDS OF MAD MAGAZINE – Al Feldstein, Al Jaffee, and Paul Coker.
Marvel Comics will be in the house conducting artist portfolio revues searching for that next young gun artist!
We’ve got GAMING, ARTIST PANELS, COSTUME CONTEST, FILM FESTIVAL, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, and our first ever ART AUCTION!
Finally, who could forget the official, exclusive, Marvel Comics approved Avengers Boston Comic Con T-Shirt!!!
Tickets are currently available online through the convention website or at the door. Prices are $20 for a single day pass and $35 for a weekend pass. Kids 10 and under get in free with paid adult admission!
About Boston Comic Con:
The Boston Comic Con is a 100% independently run comic book show committed to bringing the biggest and best comic creators to New England. Run by fans for fans, Boston Comic Con is not affiliated with any other convention tour or corporate interests. Hosting over 40,000 square feet of vendors selling comic books, toys, posters, trading cards, and other pop culture memorabilia, this is a destination event for geeks of any stripe. This year’s convention will be held Saturday April 21st and Sunday April 22nd opening at 10:00 am each day at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. For more information please go to our website at www.bostoncomiccon.com and follow us on Twitter (@BostonComicCon) and Facebook!
MA – Pre-Boston Comic Con Signing
April 7, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Massachusetts, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artists Jason Pearson, Clay Mann, Keu Cha, and Dexter Vines sign on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 5-7pm!
Artists appearing courtesy of MGA-MICHAEL ALEXANDER
If you can’t make the signing they’ll all be appearing that weekend at Boston Comic Con!
Friendly Neighborhood Comics
191 Mechanic Street (Route 140), Bellingham, MA 02019
Boston Comic Con 2012 T-Shirt Unveiled
April 7, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Massachusetts, Other, Top Stories
Press Release:
The official Boston Comic Con 2012 t-shirt is here!
This is your chance to own this limited edition t-shirt exclusively designed by artist Stephanie Buscema (granddaughter of the legendary Marvel artist, John Buscema) and approved by Marvel Comics solely for the fans of Boston Comic Con.
There will be a limited number of these shirts and they will be sold only at the 2012 Boston Comic Con. This is a one of a kind collectors item. At a price of $20 expect these shirts to sell out fast. Get yours while it lasts!
Tickets are currently available online through the convention website. Prices are $20 for a single day pass and $35 for a weekend pass. Kids get in free with paid adult admission!
About Boston Comic Con:
The Boston Comic Con is a 100% independently run comic book show committed to bringing the biggest and best comic creators to New England. Run by fans for fans, Boston Comic Con is not affiliated with any other convention tour or corporate interests. Hosting over 40,000 square feet of vendors selling comic books, toys, posters, trading cards, and other pop culture memorabilia, this is a destination event for geeks of any stripe. This year’s convention will be held Saturday April 21st and Sunday April 22nd opening at 10:00 am each day at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. For more information please go to our website at www.bostoncomiccon.com and follow us on Twitter (@BostonComicCon) and Facebook!
MA – ZombieBombed! Art Show
April 1, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Horror, Massachusetts, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Andrew Houle, Adam Miller, and more open an art show on April 28, 2012 from 4:00 till 8:00pm!
Press Release:
On the heels of the upcoming release of our fresh and fleshy comic “ZombieBomb Presents: The New Adventures of Super Inga”, the endlessly working survivors over at Team ZombieBomb! are unleashing another event! Building on this April’s (21-22) Boston Comic Con, the show will feature an all-star collection of original art to be exhibited at the Gallery at Porter Mills in Beverly, MA.
A very special list of invitational artists include: Adam Miller, Haig Demarjian, Josh Morrissette, Joe Haley, Dave Ferriera, Greg Orfanos, and Michael Crockett, among hordes more of death denying contributors. ALSO! A large group of new artists previously unaffiliated with ZombieBomb! will be displaying their zombie inspired artwork in the gallery as well. Contributor Andrew Houle, series co-creator Adam Miller and gallery director Bea Modisett curate this exhibition.
Thursday, April 5th there will be a “soft opening” reception.
Then: the main event, The ZombieBombed! Artist Reception will be held Saturday, April 28th 4:00 – 8:00pm
Music for this massive undead art fest will be provided by DJ Noel Snow. ZBTV! film maker Tom Bennett will also be in house for the event, shooting footage for the next episode of ZBTV! Additionally, photographer Jesse Stansfield will have his “Photo Booth of Horrors” set up to document the night’s carnage (costumes are, of course, encouraged).
Finally, there will be a meet and greet with the men and woman behind the madness- a great opportunity to talk with the creators and have them sign your favorite issue of ZB! Merchandise and refreshments will be on hand, just waiting to be devoured.
Don’t miss out- this is THE zombie event of the year! Bring a friend, bring an enemy, bring a brain! BE THERE!
Find ZombieBomb! and Porter Mill on Facebook and visit studiosatportermill.blogspot.com for more information.
Studios at Porter Mill
95 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Boston Comic Con 2012 Panel Schedule
April 1, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Anime, Comic Books, Convention News, Horror, Massachusetts, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories, Webcomics
Press Release:
The Boston Comic Con announces its panel schedule for the 2012 convention! Fans will have the opportunity to see some of the brightest stars in comic book history between the rare reunion of MAD artists to the youngest new talents from the pages of Womanthology. This year’s line up of talent is certainly one that is not to be missed! In addition Boston Comic Con hosts several Geek Week Events including stand up comedians, a film festival, a costume contest, and much, much more! See below for the schedule and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates!
Tickets are currently available online through the convention website. Prices are $20 for a single day pass and $35 for a weekend pass. Kids get in free with paid adult admission!
Saturday April 21, 2012
Panel Room 102
Drawing for Kids: 11am-12pm
Katie Cook (Gronk) leads a “Drawing For Kids” workshop. Kids and their parents are invited to learn to fine art of cartooning!
All Ages Comics Panel: 12pm-1pm
Skottie Young (Marvel’s Oz books), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), and Craig Rousseau (The Perhapanauts) talk about how to appeal to both the incoming crowd of young readers and longtime, stalwart fans of comic books.
Womanthology: 1pm-2pm
Founder Renae de Liz and contributors Cat Staggs, Ming Doyle, Ellen Crenshaw, Stacie Ponder, Megan Brennan, and Ceili Conway discuss their work on one of Kickstarter’s most successful projects and the state of female creators in the industry.
Spotlight on Jill Thompson: 2pm-3pm
The creator of Scary Godmother and Beasts of Burden speaks about her art and career. Don’t miss this opportunity to speak with one of the best in the biz!
Legends: 3pm-4pm
Legendary talents Joe Sinnott (inker Fantastic Four), Bernie Wrightson (Frankenstein), Herb Trimpe (co-creator of Wolverine), Bob Layton (Iron Man), and Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin) talk about their long careers and how they’ve changed the industry.
Michael Golden, Storytelling: 4pm-5pm
Artist Michael Golden discusses his method of telling a story visually as one of the most influential artists in the business with credits on titles like Dr. Strange, Star Wars, X-Men and more.
Creator Owned Comics: 5pm-6pm
Joe Benitez (Lady Mechanika), Becky Cloonan (Wolves), Ben Templesmith (Wormwood: Gentlemen Corpse), and Geof Darrow (Shaolin Cowboy) speak about indie comics and their growing influence in the comic market.
Geek Week Events
Panel Room 108
11am-12pm: Convention Survival
12pm-1:30pm: Nerds of Prey
1:30pm-2:00pm: P. Sawyer & Hurley’s “The Complete Works of Batman Abridged”
2pm-2:30pm: Magic the Gathering: The Show
2:30pm-3pm: Quest
3pm-4pm: Star Wars “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”
4pm-5pm: Comics on Comics
5pm-6pm: Superhero Wedding
6pm-6:30pm: Anime Trivia
Sunday April 22, 2012
Panel Room 102
Legends of Mad Magazine: 11am-12pm
The “Usual Gang of Idiots” reunite to reminisce about the creation of MAD, the most influential humor magazine of the 20th century. Join Al Feldstein, Paul Coker Jr, and Al Jaffee for a rare event with the artists of Mad Magazine.
Eastman & Bisley: 12pm-1pm
Kevin Eastman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and Simon Bisley (Hellblazer) speak about their comic projects both independently and collaboratively in the pages of Heavy Metal.
DC Comics Panel: 1pm-2pm
The New 52 revitalized the DC Universe for a new generation of readers. Meet the creators who have revolutionized the comic industry includng Francis Manapul (The Flash), Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman), Jamal Igle (The Ray), Ivan Reis & Joe Prado (Aquaman).
Marvel Comics Panel: 2pm-3pm
Face front, True Believers! Artists Tim Sale (Captain America: White), Steve Epting (Captain America), Alex Maleev (Daredevil), and Mark Brooks (X-Men) speak about their projects at the House of Ideas. Make Mine, Marvel!
Costume Contest: 3pm-4pm
Geek Week Events
Panel Room 108
11am-12pm: The Pop Culture Professor: Dr. Rebecca Housel
12pm-12:30pm: Run Button Podcast
12:30pm-1:00pm: The Arsenal
1pm-1:30pm: Magic the Gathering: The Show
1:30pm-2pm: Achievement Unlocked
2pm-3pm: Bump
3pm-4pm: Geek Week Comedy Collider
4pm-4:30pm: Quest
About Boston Comic Con:
The Boston Comic Con is a 100% independently run comic book show committed to bringing the biggest and best comic creators to New England. Run by fans for fans, Boston Comic Con is not affiliated with any other convention tour or corporate interests. Hosting over 40,000 square feet of vendors selling comic books, toys, posters, trading cards, and other pop culture memorabilia, this is a destination event for geeks of any stripe. This year’s convention will be held Saturday April 21st and Sunday April 22nd opening at 10:00 am each day at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. For more information please go to our website atwww.bostoncomiccon.com and follow us on Twitter (@BostonComicCon) and Facebook!
MA – Comic Art Coffee House Night
March 31, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Massachusetts, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Norman Lee, currently inking Wolverine & The X-Men, appears at Friendly Neighborhood Comics on Monday, April 16, 2012 from 6:30pm until 9:00pm.
Come see original comic book artwork in a relaxed setting. Original art dealers and collectors will be on hand to display, buy, sell & trade art.
If you miss him here, Norm will be at Boston Comic Con the following weekend!
Friendly Neighborhood Comics
191 Mechanic Street (Route 140), Bellingham, MA 02019
MA – Daredevil/Agent of the Empire Signing
March 28, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Massachusetts, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Stephane Roux, artist of Zatanna: Mistress of Magic and Star Wars: Agent of the Empire – Iron Eclipse, joins Daredevil artist Paolo Rivera at Hub Comics for a signing on Friday April 20, 2012 from 6-9pm!
They’re both in town that weekend for Boston Comic Con!
Hub Comics – Union Square
19 Bow Street, Somerville, MA 02143
Boston Comic Con 2012 Announces Art Auction
March 25, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Art Show, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Massachusetts, Other, Top Stories, Webcomics
Press Release:
The Boston Comic Con hosts their inaugural public auction of original comic book art at the 2012 show. The auction will be held on Saturday April 21, 2012 at 7pm at the Hynes Convention Center in Suite 102. This is your chance to own a piece of original art from some of the most notable comic book artists in the industry. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Mike Wieringo Scholarship for aspiring comic book artists. The guest auctioneer will be writer Todd Dezago, who frequently collaborated with Wieringo on titles including Sensational Spider-Man and Tellos.
In just a few short years, the Boston Comic Con (BCC) has burst onto the national scene as an old school convention for comic book purists, collectors, and art enthusiasts. In our efforts to further the BCC’s reputation as a comic book art driven show, the BCC is holding its first annual original art auction. Our goal is to generate additional proceeds for the show in order to finance and improve our ever-expanding artist alley, as well as to contribute to a worthy comic book art related charity. As such many of our notable guest artists have chosen to support the BCC and the Mike Wieringo Scholarship by voluntarily donating a piece of their original art to the auction.
The Boston Comic Con is a 100% independently run comic book show committed to bringing the biggest and best comic creators to New England. Run by fans for fans, Boston Comic Con is not affiliated with any other convention tour or corporate interests. Hosting over 40,000 square feet of vendors selling comic books, toys, posters, trading cards, and other pop culture memorabilia, this is a destination event for geeks of any stripe. This year’s convention will be held Saturday April 21st and Sunday April 22nd opening at 10:00 am each day at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. For more information please go to our website at www.bostoncomiccon.com and follow us on Twitter (@BostonComicCon) and Facebook!
MA – Daredevil Signing
March 20, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Massachusetts, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Artist Paolo Rivera signs at Hub Comics on Friday April 20, 2012 from 6pm-9pm! Mythos painter, Amazing Spider-Man and Daredevil artist extraordinaire! Hub will have plenty of copies of his work on hand to be signed.
And if you can’t make it to the signing, catch him that weekend at Boston Comic Con!
*JUST ADDED* Stephane Roux!
Hub Comics – Union Square
19 Bow Street, Somerville, MA 02143
