Splash Page Comic Art Welcomes Joe Quinones
February 19, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Everything Else, Top Stories
Press Release:
Splash Page Comic Art would like to welcome Joe Quinones to our family of talented artists!
Joe Quinones is a relative newcomer to the industry, having first been published by DC Comics for their now defunct Teen Titans GO series in 2007. He is probably best known for his collaboration with writer Kurt Busiek on the Green Lantern serial for Mark Chiarello’s Eisner Award-winning Wednesday Comics. Since then, Joe has illustrated a number of covers and short stories for DC, Marvel, and Dark Horse, with a current cover run on Captain Marvel. Joe also has some unannounced interior work on the horizon, as well as a Zatanna/Black Canary graphic novel, written by Paul Dini, due out at the end of 2013.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW JOE’S GALLERY
I just added new Walking Dead art by Charlie Adlard and Wonder Woman art by Cliff Chiang to the website.
John McCrea Gallery- Just added some great splashes and interior pages from Deadpool, vintage Hitman pages from Garth Ennis’ series, plus The Boys and related books.
Charlie Adlard Gallery - The interior pages of Walking Dead Issue 107 are up for sale in Charlie’s gallery.
Cliff Chiang Gallery - I added interior pages to Wonder Woman Issue 16 and the cover to Issue 18.
Splash Page Comic Art Convention Schedule:
San Jose: May 18 & 19 We will be setting up at the Big Wow Comic Fest. We will be hosting the amazing talents of Lee Bermejo and Brian Azzarello at our booths at the show.
San Diego Comic Con July 17 – 21 we will be at our usual row of booths at 4400-4406.
New York Comic Con October 10-13 we will be setup and make artist announcements closer to the show.
Thanks, and stay tuned to the website for upcoming artist announcements.
Mark Hay
Splash Page Comic Art
DC Entertainment Creators Flock to Charm City for the 2012 Baltimore Comic-Con
September 5, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Maryland, Top Stories
Guests to the show include: Bernard Chang (DC Universe Presents); Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman); Mike Choi (Demon Knights); Dan DiDio (O.M.A.C., Phantom Stranger); Joshua Hale Fialkov (I, Vampire); Jamal Igle (The Ray); Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes, World’s Finest); and Kevin Maguire (World’s Finest).
Bernard Chang began his career in comics in the early-1990s at Valiant Comics. Throughout his career, he has penciled such titles as X-Men, New Mutants, Cable, Deadpool, Superman, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman. Most recently, he finished the first arc on DC Universe Presents.
Cliff Chiang began his career as an assistant editor at DC before moving over to the creative side. He is best known for his work on Human Target, Beware the Creeper, and Green Arrow/Black Canary. He is currently the penciler on Wonder Woman.
Mike Choi broke into comics in 2003 at Image Comics’ Top Cow imprint working on such titles asWitchblade, The Magdalena, and Tomb Raider. In 2007, he was named to Wizard Magazine’s “Hot 10 Artists” list for his work on Marvel’s X-23: Target X. Currently, he handling art duties for Demon Knights.
During his tenure at DC, Co-Publisher Dan DiDio has written several books, including The Outsiders and the weekly Metal Men feature in Wednesday Comics. Since the relauch of DC last year, DiDio has written theO.M.A.C. series and the Challengers of the Unknown storyline in DC Universe Presents. He is currently working on Phantom Stanger, which will debut in September of this year.
Joshua Hale Fialkov, who has been nominated for Harvey Awards in 2006 (Best Writer and Best New Talent) and in 2011 (Best New Series, Best Graphic Album Previously Published, Best Writer, and Best Single Issue or Story), is best now for his work on Echoes, Elk’s Run, and The Last of the Greats. He is currently writing the horror series, I, Vampire, at DC.
Jamal Igle began his career in comics at the early age of 17, working as intern at DC while attending the High School of Art and Design. He began penciling full-time in 1993 and his body of work includes lengthy runs onFirestorm, Nightwing, and Supergirl at DC. Most recently, he wrapped up the 4-issue mini-series, The Ray.
Paul Levitz has been a mainstay at DC since 1972, serving as a writer, editor, and President (2002 – 2009) over the tenure of his career. His name is synonymous with the Legion of Super-Heroes, which he wrote from 1977-1979 and 1981-1989, and he created such notable characters as the Stalker, the Earth-2 Huntress, and Lucien the Librarian. Levitz has since returned to writing the Legion of Super-Heroes for the New 52, as well as the Earth-2 centric book, World’s Finest.
Kevin Maguire, who broke into comics in 1987, is a writer, penciller, and inker best known for his work on series such as Justice League, Batman Confidential, Captain America, and X-Men. Before the relaunch, he worked on the latest volume of Doom Patrol and is currently working with Paul Levitz on World’s Finest for DC’s New 52.
“We’re thrilled to have such a talented group of creators joining us in Baltimore this year,” said Marc Nathan, show promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. “Each of these folk is a mainstay here at the show and it’s a real treat for all the fans to be able to meet the men and women that are shaping the comics at DC!”
TICKETS
Tickets are now available for VIP GOLD, VIP, and General Admission at the Baltimore Comic-Con!
Buy your convention tickets and save time at the show! - http://baltimorecomiccon.com/
For Harvey Award Tickets - http://baltimorecomiccon.com/
In the coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, and Facebook pages.
This year’s Baltimore Comic-Con will be held September 8-9, 2012. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, September 8th.
Please take a moment to help us spread this message using the social media links embedded, reposting, or retweeting!
Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
press@baltimorecomiccon.com - for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution
promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com - for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications
registrar@baltimorecomiccon.
harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com
general@baltimorecomiccon.com
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 13th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held September 8-9, 2012. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry’s oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 7 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
Boston Comic Con 2012 Table Listings
April 20, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Anime, Art Show, Collectibles, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Gaming, Horror, Manga, Massachusetts, Movies, Other, Television, Video Games, Webcomics
Below is a listing of all the table assignments for both guests and artist alley at Boston Comic Con 2012! List is alphabetical by last name. Please note that the list is subject to change without notice:
AGOSTI, ANDREA AA705
AMARU, GEORGE AA507
AMBRUSON, SCOTT AAW37
ANDREWS, ROGER AA308 END CAP
ARCHER, KENT AA412
AUCOIN, MATT AA313 W/ FOLTZ, HOLLY
BAGGE, PETER DD1201 END
BARNES, E J AA213 DROWNED TOWN PRESS
BARRETT, NOAH AAH14
BARROWS, BRANDON AA304
BASTARD, KEN AAW35
BASTIEN, JEREMY AAW04
BELIARD, GEORGE AAH13 MARVEL COMICS, PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
BENITEZ, JOE AAW11
BERRY, MATTHEW AA511 MATTMAN: DINOSUAR HUNTER
BESSETTE, MATTHEW AAH03 1725 STUDIOS
BISLEY, SIMON* DD1127
BLUMENTHAL, ZIGGY AA214 W/ FAKEMCOY COMICS, HARRIS, CORY, SMOLEY, BRAD
BRENNAN, MEGAN AA706 BEST PEST STUDIO
BROOKS, MARK AAW12
BRUNO, FRANCES AA713 GRAVEYARD SHIFT PRESS
BUCHNER, CHRIS AA608 GUILD WORK PUBLICATIONS END CAP
BUCHNER, CHRIS AA609 GUILD WORK PUBLICATIONS END CAP
BURNS, JEFF AAH10
BUSCEMA, STEPHANIE AA102 FRONT CAP
CAIN, ANNE AAH15
CALDWELL, TALENT AAW25
CALIFIORE, JIM AAW24
CANETE, ERIC AAW08 ESSENTIAL SEQUENTIAL
CAPITUMINI, DAN AA611
CARDINAL, JOHN AA510 W/ CROCKETT, MICHAEL, HOULE, ANDREW END CAP
CASEY, JASON AA107
CHA. KEU AAW16 MORE GREAT ART
CHEN, JO AA101 FRONT CAP
CHEUNG, JIM* AAW14
CHIANG, CLIFF DD1202 END
CHURCH, KEVIN AA103 AGREEABLE COMICS
CLOONAN, BECKY VENDOR
COHN,SCOTT AA503
COKER, JR, PAUL DD1125 MAD MAGAZINE
CONNOLLY, BRIAN AA715 KELLEY, PATT
COOK, ASHLEY AA108 W/ CORMACK, ALEX
COOKE, KATIE AAW03
CORMACK, ALEX AA108 W/ COOK, ASHLEY
COSTELLO, SAM AA109
COWAN, DOUG AA512 W/ MCCORMACK, CLAY
CRAIN, CLAYTON DD1203 END
CROCKETT, MICHAEL AA509 W. HOULE, ANDREW, CARDINAL, JOHN END CAP
DAHL, JOSHUA AA614 MONOLITH
DARROW, GEOFF AAW28
DAXBERGER, JOE AA806 W/ SEDANI, T THE DRAW BOX
DE LIZ, RENAE DD1132 END VENDOR
DELLAGATTA, JOE AA603
DELQUADRO, ANDREW AA807 215 INK
DEZAGO, TODD AA801 W/ RICH WOODALL FRONT CAP
DINNALL, OLIVIA AA506 W. LANE,LINDA
DOHERTY, MIKE AAH11 DRISCOLL, ANDY
DOONEY, MICHAEL DD1121
DORT, TJ AA516 W/ HALEY, JOE UNDERBURBS
DOS SANTOS, MARC AA903
DOYLE, MING AA104
DRISCOLL, ANDY AAH11 DOHERTY, MIKE
EASTMAN, KEVIN * DD1126
EATON, KEVIN AA814 W/ EDGE, ANDREW, COOL MONKEY PRESS
EDGE, ANDREW AA814 W/ EATON, KEVIN COOL MONKEY PRESS
EINHAUS, KURT AA610
ELLIOT, DAVE AAH04
EPTING, STEVE * AA201 FRONT CAP
FAERBER, LOGAN AA203 MACLEAN, ANDREW
FALK, ELIZABETH Vendor
FALKENBERG, JOSHUA AA406 SEVERED HEAD COMICS
FELICIANO, CEASAR AA314 W/ MULVEY, JOE
FELDSTEIN, AL DD1122 MAD MAGAZINE
FELDSTEIN, AL DD1123 MAD MAGAZINE
FINN, TIM AA404
FISHER GW AA908
FLETCHER, MATTHEW DD1402 END VENDOR
FOLTZ, HOLLY AA313 W/AUCOIN, MATT
FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY ILLUSTRATION AA709 END CAP
FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY ILLUSTRATION AA710 END CAP
GARBOWSKA, AGNES AA301 FRONT CAP
GIUFFRIDA, ALICIA AA212
GLEASON, KEITH AA204 RECKLESS SIDEKICK PRODUCTIONS
GOLDEN, MICHAEL DD1103 END
GORDON, MICHAEL AA505 NEW LEGEND PRODUCTIONS
GOVAR, DANIEL AAW13
HALEY, JOE AA516 W/ DORT, TJ, UNDERBURBS
HALL, THOMAS AAH16 BLACKLIST STUDIOS
HAMILTON, SCOTT AAH01 HAMILTOONS
HANSCHE, NICOLE AA605
HARRIS, CORY AA214 W/ FAKEMCOY COMICS, HARRIS, CORY, SMOLEY, BRAD
HEBERT, ALAN AA714 HB COMICS
HENDERSON, ERICA AA105
HiLL, THOMAS AAH16 BLACKLIST STUDIOS
HORN, GREG AAW21
HORN, GREG AAW22
HOULE, ANDREW AA509 W/ CARDINAL, JOHN, CROCKETT, MICHAEL END CAP
HRANEK, MICHAEL AA809 AELHRA, aelhra END CAP
HUGHES, JOHN AA907
IGLE, JAMAL DD1303 END
JAFFE , AL DD1124 MAD MAGAZINE
JAMES, TYLER AA115
JEANNOTTE, ROB AA812 FIVE AND DIME PRODUCTIONS
JIMENEZ, SANDY AAH08
KASPER, SEAN AA408
KELLEY, PATT AA715 W/ CONNOLLY, BRIAN
KELLY,KEN AAW19
KELLY,KEN AAW20
KENNEDY, JAY AA712 W/ NICOLS, IAN FAT CAT FUNNIES
KHANNA, DAN AA513
KONG, BRIAN AA909 END CAP
KREZEMIENSKI , JOSEPH AA206 THE FICTORY
KREZEMIENSKI , JOSEPH AA207 THE FICTORY
KROSOCKZA, JARRETT VENDOR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD COMICS
LAMB, BRADEN AA309 W/ PAROLINE, SHELLI END CAP
LANE, LINDA AA506 W. DINNALL , OLIVIA
LAYTON, BOB AA902 FRONT CAP
LEBLANC, DAVID J AA604 ACTION ABSTRACTION STUDIOS
LEE, NORMAN AA901 FRONT CAP
LEMAY, CATHERINE AA305
LILLY, MIKE AA908 END CAP
LIRAKIS, LIZ AA803 TRACIMOC
LIRAKIS, LIZ AA804 TRACIMOC
LOLAR, JOEL AA813 STOCK PILE COMICS
LOVETT, NATE AA711
LOVUOLO, ANDREW AA810 END CAP
MACLEAN, ANDREW AA203 FAERBER, LOGAN
MAGUIRE, KEVIN AA910
MALEEV, ALEX AA202 FRONT CAP
MANAPUL, FRANCIS * AA302 FRONT CAP
MANN, CLAY AAW18 MORE GREAT ART
MARI, DANI AA315 W/ VITALI, JESSICA
MARTINO, JOE AA514
MASSA, BRIAN AA607
MAYDAK, MIKE AA415 MAYDAK
MAYER, JULI AAH02 W/ WOODS, TED
MAZUR, DAN AA409 BOSTON COMICS ROUND TABLE, NINTH ART PRESS END CAP
MAZUR, DAN AA410 BOSTON COMICS ROUND TABLE, NINTH ART PRESS END CAP
MCBASTID,SETH AA310
MCCOMSEY, JEFF AA205 FUBAR
MCCORMACK, CLAY AA512 W/ COWAN, DOUG
MCCULLOUGH, RHIANNON AA306 MCCULLOUGH EFFECT
MCGINNITY, SHAYNA AA606
MCGUNIESS, ED AA502 FRONT CAP
MCKENNA, MARK AAW23
METCALF, JASON AA615
MIKE WIERINGO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION AA816 By request
MILLER, ADAM AA915 ZOMBIE BOMB! PRESENTS
MOCKOVIAK, NICK AA413
MOLEA, ROB AAH17 GEEKY PINUPS
MOORE, LINDSAY AA303
MORALES, MARK AAW17 MORE GREAT ART
MORNI, ANTHONY AA112 THE SEVEN TRIAL SOF KIERA SNOW
MULVEY, JOE AA314 W/ FELICIANO, CEASAR
MURPHY, SEAN GORDON AAW09 ESSENTIAL SEQUENTIAL
MUSTO, JACKIE AA209 KAY AND P COMICS END CAP
NERONSKI,ELIZABETH AA311
NEWIRTH, ZACK AAW36 W/WIGGINS, WILL
NICHOLS, IAN AA712 W/ KENNEDY, JAY FAT CAT FUNNIES
NORDEN, AMANDA AA515
NOTO, PHIL AA912
O’CONNOR, GEORGE AA114 HOMELESS COMICS
OLIVARES, JOSE LUIS AA313 W/ AUCOIN, MATT & FOLTZ, HOLLY
ORTIZ, RICARDO LOPEZ AA815
OSTRANDER, GLEN AA404
PAROLINE, SHELLI AA309 W/ LAMB, BRADEN END CAP
PEARSON, JASON AAW15 MORE GREAT ART
PECCI, MIKE AAH06 MIKE PECCI’S GRINDHOUSE
PELLIGRINO, RICHARD AAH18
PETERSON, DAVID AAW01
PINARD, MICHELLE AA208 MKT PRODUCTIONS
PRADO, JOE AA601 FRONT CAP
PRATT, TINA AA708
PURCELL, JACK AAW27
QUILL, ROBERT AA215 ARTIST FOR HIRE
QUINN, TRACEY LEE AA703
QUINONES, JOE AA402 FRONT CAP
RAMOS JR, WILSON AAH07 RIVERA, ERIC
RANDOLPH, KHARY DD1403 END VENDOR
RANEY, TOM DD1301 END
RATCLIFFE, ERIC AA411
REINCKE, JONATHON VENDOR JAWART ILLUSTRATION
REIS, IVAN AA602 FRONT CAP
RICHARD, SARA AA702 FRONT CAP
RICHMOND, LANDON AAH19 KNOW NO TRUTH
RIOT, ASHLEY AA904
RIVERA, ERIC AAH07 RAMOS JR, WILSON
RIVERA, PAOLO AA914
ROMAN, STEVEN AA106
ROSARIO, JAY DEE AA110 UNSTOPPABLE COMICS END CAP
ROSARIO, JAY DEE AA111 UNSTOPPABLE COMICS END CAP
ROUSEAU, CRAIG AA802 FRONT CAP
ROUX, STEPHANE AA401 FRONT CAP
RYAN, MATT AA312 FREE LUNCH COMICS
SAGER, CHRISTIAN AA307
SALE, TIM * AAW07 ESSENTIAL SEQUENTIAL
SANDS, JOHN AA216
SCALERA, MATTEO AAW10 ESSENTIAL SEQUENTIAL
SCOTT, STEVE AA913
SEDANI, T AA806 W/DAXBERGER, JOE THE DRAW BOX
SIEGEL, ELIZABETH AA211 TOFUSQUIRREL
SIENKIEWICZ, BILL DD1128
SILVA, RICK AA405
SIMETI, PETER AA704
SINNOT, JOE DD1129
SIROIS, DOUGLAS AA414 DOUGLAS A. SIROIS ILLUSTRATION
SMOLEY, BRAD AA214 W/ FAKEMCOY COMICS, HARRIS, CORY, SMOLEY, BRAD
SNIEGOSKI, THOMAS E. AA911
SNYDER, BRITT AA508
SOARES, EVERETT AA906 JOLLY ROGUE STUDIO, SOARES, SUSAN
SOARES, SUSAN AA906 JOLLY ROGUE STUDIO, SOARES, EVERETT
STEVENS, KARL AA905
STEVENSON, KRISTILYN AA210 ZOMBIE ROMANCE END CAP
STRUCKOFF, IAN AAH05 BLACK LABEL COMICS
STRUTZ, JASON AA612 FIRETOWER STUDIOS
SUN,YIN WEN AA808 MR RAIN
SUYDAM,ARTHUR AAW32
SUYDAM,ARTHUR AAW33
SUYDAM,ARTHUR AAW34
TAKARA, MARCIO DD1302 END
TAM, TINA AA113
TEMPLESMITH, BEN AAW05
TEXEIRA, MARK DD1102 END
THOMPSON, JILL * DD1130 END VENDOR
TODD, JONATHON AA504 PBJ COMICS
TORO, VICTOR AA613
TRIMPE, HERB AAW29
TUCCI, BILLY AAW06
UMINGA, CHRISTOPHER DD1401 END VENDOR
URTIZ, RICARDO LOPEZ AA815
VEGA, ESTABAN AAH09
VINES, DEXTER AA501 FRONT CAP
VITALI, JESSICA AA315 W/ MARI, DANI
WALKO, BILL AA407
WAUCHOPE, SCOTT AA811 RANDOLPH HOUSE PRODUCTIONS
WICKS, MARIS AA403 PRINCE, LIZ
WIGGINS, WILL AAW36 W/NEWIRTH, ZACK
WILSON, CHARLESPAUL AAW02
WITTERSTAETTER, RENEE DD1101 END
WOMANTHOLOGY DD1131 END VENDOR
WOOD, AARON AA707
WOOD, JENNIE AA805 W/ YUSLATIS, JOHN
WOODALL, RICH AA802 FRONT CAP
WOODS, TED AAH02 W/ MAYERS, JULI
WRIGHTSON, BERNIE AAW30
YOUNG, SKOTTIE * AAW26
YUSKATIS, JOHN AA805 W/ WOOD, JENNIE
ZULLO, CHRISSIE AA701 FRONT CAP
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!
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!
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!
Baltimore Comic-Con Adds Guests, Returns to Northern Virginia
March 7, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Maryland, Other, Top Stories
Press Release:
The Baltimore Comic-Con continues working to establish an amazing guest list, and is proud to announce the addition of even more guests!
In addition to previously announced guests, the 2012 Baltimore Comic-Con, to be held September 8th and 9th at the Baltimore Convention Center, will feature comic superstars Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman), Amanda Conner (Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre), Dan Didio (O.M.A.C.), David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight), Gene Ha (Justice League), Cully Hamner (Action Comics), Bob McLeod (DC Comics Presents: Wonder Woman), Jimmy Palmiotti (All-Star Western), Brian Pulido (Lady Death), Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge), Stuart Sayger (Infestation 2: 30 Days of Night One-Shot), Brian Stelfreeze (ICE), Karl Story (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9), and Peter Tomasi (Batman and Robin).
Guest List
The 2012 Baltimore Comic-Con will feature the following previously announced guests:
Laura & Michael Allred – Madman, iZombie
Greg Capullo – Batman, Spawn
Frank Cho – Avengers vs. X-Men, Liberty Meadows
Steve Conley – Bloop
Rich Faber – Roboy Red
John Gallagher – Buzzboy
Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez – Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman
Keith Giffen – Superman, OMAC, Green Arrow
Larry Hama – G.I. Joe, Wolverine, The ‘Nam
Dean Haspiel – Billy Dogma, ACT-I-VATE, Trip City
J.G. Jones – Wanted, Doc Savage
Scott Kurtz – PvPonline.com
David Mack – Kabuki
Ron Marz – Artifacts, Voodoo
David Petersen – Mouse Guard
Frank Quitely – All Star Superman, Batman & Robin
Walter Simonson – Thor, Legion of Super-Heroes, Avengers
Scott Snyder – Batman , Severed, Swamp Thing
Billy Tucci – A Child Is Born, Shi
Matt Wagner – Tower Chronicles, Mage, Grendel
Mark Waid – Daredevil, Incorruptible, Irredemable
…With more on the way! Stay tuned to our website or use the “Sign up” link at the bottom of our website to receive update announcements as we make them!
Baltimore Comic-Con Road Show Continues
Continuing his 2012 road show, this weekend, Baltimore Comic-Con promoter Marc Nathan brings the Baltimore Comic-Con back to his neighbors to the south — Northern Virginia! Marc will be attending the Shoff Baseball & Sports Card Shows & Comic Book & Nonsports Card Show this Sunday, March 11th. Stop by to chat with Marc about the show, and pick up some comics and cards while you’re there! Marc will also have Exhibitor and Artist Alley forms for this years convention on September 8th and 9th.
For more information about Shoff show, please go to their website, http://shoffpromotions.com/. The March 11th event will be held at the Tysons Corner, VA Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn), 1960 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22102 from 10am-3:30pm, and admission is only $3/person. Be sure to stop by!
Contact Information
Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
press@baltimorecomiccon.com – for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution
promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com – for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications
registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com – for inquiries about submitted registrations
harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com – for communications regarding the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet
general@baltimorecomiccon.com – for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 13th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held September 8-9, 2012. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry’s oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 7 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
Boston Comic Con 2012 Announces More Guests
February 20, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Massachusetts, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories, Webcomics
Boston Comic Con is pleased to announce several new additions to the guest list for the 2012 convention! Joining an already stellar line up are Joe Sinnott, Kevin Eastman, Eric Canete, Keu Cha, Todd Dezago, Ian Glaubinger, Daniel Govar, Mark Morales, Sara Richard, Stephane Roux, Matteo Scalera, Thomas E. Sniegoski, Charles P. Wilson III, and Dexter Vines. This year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest in our five year history!
Silver Age legend Joe Sinnott’s inks have embellished the pages of innumerable titles including Thor, Silver Surfer, Captain America, and The Avengers. His favorite character to draw is The Thing of the Fantastic Four, the comic for which he is best known. Don’t miss this opportunity to shake hands with an industry giant!
Kevin Eastman is best known as the co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a comic book phenomenon which was founded in Northampton, MA! For the past twenty years Eastman has owned, edited, and published the magazine Heavy Metal. Boston Comic Con is thrilled to bring this comic book icon back to the Bay State!
Eric Canete is an illustrator and designer working in the animation and comic book industries. As an animator he has worked on shows including Aeon Flux, Exo Squad, and X-Men. He has drawn many titles for Marvel and DC Comics such as Amazing Spider-Man, Luke Cage, and Iron Man. Currently he is working on a creator-owned project for Image Comics.
Keu Cha is an artist who has worked extensively with Top Cow Productions on titles including The Darkness, Fathom, Rising Stars, and Witchblade.
Todd Dezago is an American comic book writer. He is best known for his collaborations with penciller Mike Wieringo on Sensational Spider-Man and their creator-owned fantasy series Tellos. Dezago is also know for co-creating Young Justice with artist Todd Nauck in the one-shot Young Justice: The Secret. His other Young Justice work includes the miniseries JLA: World Without Grown-ups.
Ian Glaubinger is an illustrator inspired by all things in pop culture: the cartoons of the 1950′s, Walt Disney, movies, comics, typography, vintage advertising, all things retro, his wife Kim, and his cat to name a few. He is a featured artist at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles, a very popular pop-culture based art gallery.
Daniel Govar is the co-founder of ThereAndBackAgain.net, a Tolkien and Lord of the Rings website dedicated to illustrating all facets of the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. In 2010, Daniel’s sci-fi epic comic Azure was published by DC Comics, now available via DC and ComiXology’s digital apps.
Mark Morales is an inker best known for his works at Marvel Comics such as Secret Invasion, Siege, and Thor. Most recently he embellished the pages of Young Avengers over the pencils of fellow Boston Comic Con guest Jim Cheung.
Sara Richard’s work has appeared in Atomic Robo, Pre-Historic Times Magazine, several Marvel trading card sets, Zombie Bomb, and in her new children’s book Kitty and Dino. She has also worked as a toy designer for Hasbro.
Stephane Roux comes all the way from France as an illustrator of great renown. His sexy pinup-style art has graced the covers of Birds of Prey, Savage She-Hulk, and Countdown to Crisis. He has also illustrated Zatanna for DC Comics and is currently working on Star Wars: Agent of the Empire for Dark Horse.
Matteo Scalera is an Italian artist who was one of twelve discovered in Marvel’s worldwide talent search in 2005. He is best known for his work with the character Deadpool and has drawn the titles Deadpool Team-Up, Deadpool Corps, and Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth. Additionally he has worked on Hyperkinetic, Dynamo 5, and PopGun for Image Comics.
Thomas E. Sniegoski is the writer of the New York Times best-selling The Fallen: Vol. 1 & 2, as well as Remy Chandler. He is also the only writer ever invited to work on Jeff Smith’s award winning series Bone, working with Smith on Bone: Tall Tales. Sniegoski has just finished writing Bone: Quest for the Spark, and a new additions to The Fallen series, The Fallen: End of Days and The Fallen: Forsaken.
Charles Paul Wilson III is the acclaimed illustrator and co-creator of the New York Times Best-Selling Graphic Novel, The Stuff of Legend, published by Th3rd World Studios. His work has also graced the covers and pages of the comic industry’s top publishers such as IDW, DC, and Marvel Comics.
Dexter Vines is a comic book artist and inker best known for being one half of the “eDex” team, along with fellow Boston Comic Con guest Ed McGuiness. Dex has worked on titles for Marvel and DC including Civil War, Superman/Batman, JLA Classified, and Wolverine: Old Man Logan.
Previously announced guests include Al Feldstein, Paul Coker Jr., Al Jaffee, Brian Azzarello, Jeremy Bastian, Joe Benitez, Simon Bisley, Mark Brooks, Stephanie Buscema, Jim Cheung, Cliff Chiang, Becky Cloonan, Amanda Conner, Katie Cook, Geof Darrow, Renae De Liz, Steve Epting, Jamal Igle, Phil Jimenez, Alex Maleev, Ed McGuinness, Phil Noto, Jimmy Palmiotti, David Petersen, Tom Raney, Ivan Reis, Paolo Rivera, Tim Sale, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jill Thompson, Ben Templesmith, Joe Quinones, Bernie Wrightson, Skottie Young, Chrissie Zullo, and more!
Boston Comic Con is also happy to announce that we have SOLD OUT all artist alley tables. Anyone who submits a registration form from this point on will be added to a waiting list.
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. The convention will be held Saturday April 21st and Sunday April 22nd at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA from 10am to 5pm each day. For more information please go to our website at www.bostoncomiccon.com and follow us on Twitter (@BostonComicCon) and Facebook!
NYC – Fourth Anniversary Signing
December 9, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Evan Dorkin, Cliff Chiang, Michael Kupperman, Stephen Lindsay, and many more sign at Comic Book Jones on December 16 and 17th!!
Press Release:
This is it! Our favorite event of the entire year, the celebration of another year of our existence and this time we’ve extended the celebration to THREE DAYS!
Here’s the skinny: It all kicks off on Friday, December 16th where we will be joined by the following creators…:
-Evan Dorkin
(Beasts of Burden, Milk & Cheese, Simpsons)
-Michael Kupperman
(Autobiography of Mark Twain, Tales Designed to Thrizzle!)
-Stephen Lindsay
(Jesus Hates Zombies, Buck)
-Lou Manna
They will be here signing, sketching and talking comics so make sure you stop by and say hello! Times are not concrete but most creators will be here mid to late afternoon. We will post more information as we get it.
Saturday, December 17th continues the signing tradition with even more comic creators:
-Steve Becker
(FUBAR)
-Cliff Chiang
(Wonder Woman)
-Evan Dorkin
(Beasts of Burden, Milk & Cheese, Simpsons)
-Stephen Lindsay
(Jesus Hates Zombies, Buck)
-Jeff McComsey
(FUBAR)
-Dominic Vivona
(FUBAR)
-Hugh Withers
What’s better than this? Well, EVERYTHING IN THE STORE WILL BE 25% OFF on both days, including all the great books you can pick up from these fabulous creators!
Finally on Sunday, December 18th we’ll be bringing the party to the Full Cup on Van Duzer St to kick back, have some drinks and provide some entertainment! There will be live music and DJ stylings of Socko & Tiger Jones! It all kicks off at 9:30! Be there!
Comic Book Jones
2220 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303-1700
NJ – Wonder Woman Signing
November 9, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New Jersey, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Cliff Chiang signs at Dewey’s Comic City on Saturday, December 10th from 1-3pm!
Dewey’s Comic City
13 Park Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940
Boston Comic Con Returns in 2012 with Reis, Chiang, McGuinness, and More
November 8, 2011 by Joe Fauvel
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Massachusetts, Top Stories, Webcomics
BOSTON COMIC CON 2012 – TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
BCC 2012: April 21st & 22nd. Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA
Featuring the Legends of Mad Magazine Reunion starring Sergio Aragones, Al Jaffee, Al Feldstein, and Paul Coker.
And a rock star guest list that includes (among others)…
Simon Bisley, Ivan Reis, Skottie Young, Ed McGuinness, Tim Sale, Steve Epting, David Petersen, Clay Mann, Greg Horn, Joe Prado, Jill Thompson, Jim Cheung, Phil Noto, Cliff Chiang, Joe Benitez, Ken Kelly, Alex Maleev, Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Steve Scott, Geof Darrow, Bob Layton, Bill Sienkiewicz, Ben Templesmith, Herb Trimpe, Paolo Rivera, Bernie Wrightson and…
That’s just the beginning. More guests to follow!
Also, keep your eyes peeled for information coming at ya at a later date about panels, the costume contest, gaming, and our first annual art auction!! Follow us on Twitter (@BostonComicCon) and RSVP on Facebook!
Tickets are on sale now at www.bostoncomiccon.com or eventbrite.com or at the door the days of the show. $20 for a single day pass and $35 for a weekend pass. Children 10 and under free.
Thanks to all the BCC fans who have made Boston a national comic con hot spot!
‘Nuff Said.
