DE – Free Comic Book Day 2013
April 5, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Delaware, Free Comic Book Day, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Neil Vokes, Dan Parent, Thom Zahler, Jamar Nicholas, and many more sign at Captain Blue Hen Comics on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!
Neil Vokes Winner of the “Iron Man” Award for appearing all day at all of our Free Comic Book Day celebrations
Neil King of Smarty Pants Comics
Buz and Ken of Living Corpse
Ben Harvey comics artist
Kevin Bolk and Sarah Martinez Interrobang webcomics
FUBAR: Jeff McComsey and others
Dan Parent Archie Comics
Scott Roberts Patty Cake and Spongebob Squarepants Comics
Zenescope Entertainment Ralph Tedesco, Joe Brusha, Anthony Spay
Jamar Nicholas Fist Stick Knife Gun
AJ Janavel web strip Must Be This Tall
Thom Zahler Love and Capes and My Little Pony Micro-Series #1: Twilight Sparkle
Appearances:
BATMOBILE from 1966 TV show
Members of the 501st Legion
Spidey
Bats
Captain Blue Hen Comics
280 E. Main Street, Newark, DE 19711
302-737-3434
NYC – Kevin Signing
March 22, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Paul Kupperberg and Dan Parent appear at The Strand on Thursday April 18th from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Press Release:
Come and join us for a fascinating discussion from the creator and writer of Archie’s first gay character Kevin Keller. The creator, Dan Parent will discuss with Kevin’s writer Paul Kupperberg’s the impetus for creating Kevin to his controversial sold out wedding to the adversity the character has drummed up among anti-gay groups and to the embrace he has received from GLAAD and other organizations.
Buy a copy of Kevin or a $15 Strand gift card in order to attend this event. All options admit one person. Please note that payment is required for all online event orders at the time of checkout. The event will be located in the Strand’s 3rd floor Rare Book Room at our store at 828 Broadway at 12th Street
The Strand
828 Broadway (at 12th St.), New York, NY 10003-4805
NYC – Art of Betty and Veronica Signing
December 27, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles

Dan Parent, Fernando Ruiz, Victor Gorelick, and Craig Yoe appear at the Strand on January 10th from 7:00PM – 8:00PM.
Press Release:
If you were a fan of Archie Comics as a kid, are a fan now, or are just a general comic book lover, you’ll enjoy this evening in the Rare Book Room. Victor Gorelick, the Editor-in-Chief of Archie Comics, along with Dan Parent and Fernando Ruiz, writers/cartoonists of the strip, and Craig Yoe, a comic book historian and archivist, will talk in depth about the popularity, longevity and influence that the Archie Comic strip has had on popular culture.
Buy a copy of The Art of Betty and Veronica or a $10 Strand gift card in order to attend this event. All options admit one person. Please note that payment is required for all online event orders at the time of checkout. The event will be located in the Strand’s 3rd floor Rare Book Room at our store at 828 Broadway at 12th Street.
The Strand
828 Broadway (at 12th St.), New York, NY 10003-4805
NY – Art of Betty & Veronica Signing
December 9, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles

Co-editors Victor Gorelick (Archie Comics Editor-in-Chief/Co-President) and Craig Yoe (Eisner award-winning comic book historian) appear with Archie fan-favorite artists Dan Parent (Kevin Keller) and Fernando Ruiz (Life with Archie) at Barnes & Noble in White Plains, NY on Friday, December 14th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm as part of a book fair to help raise funds for the local White Plains Performing Arts Center. Archie Comics is happy to be a part of such a great event to support the local arts community and spread holiday cheer Archie-style with FREE sketches for all who purchase a copy. A gift wrapping table will be available to assist with your holiday shopping.
Barnes & Noble
230 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601
914-397-2420
NYC – Sulu Signs
November 15, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Movies, New York, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories

George Takei signs at Midtown Comics on Wednesday December 5th from 9:00 – 11:00 pm!
JUST ADDED: Kevin Keller’s creator, writer and artist Dan Parent will also be in attendance.
Press Release:
Midtown Comics is honored to welcome legendary actor, Star Trek helmsman and internet sensation, George Takei! Join us as we celebrate the release of the all new Kevin Keller #6 from Archie Comics and get your copy signed by George at our Times Square store on Wednesday December 5th starting at 9pm.
*Purchase of Kevin Keller #6 is required to attend the signing.
*Tickets to this event will be limited! PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY!
Midtown Comics
200 W 40th St Fl 2, New York, NY 10018-1709
Archie Comics Signing Schedule at NYCC 2012
October 11, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, New York, New York Comic Con, Top Stories

Press Release:
Archie Comics isn’t just about the FREE SWAG at New York Comic Con! Okay, so you’ve been to one of our awesome panels and you got your FREE gift bag filled with Archie goodies, but what’s the next step? Get those comics signed by your favorite Archie creators, of course! This year’s signing schedule is packed with so much talent that we can barely believe it ourselves, so be sure to work some Archie signings into your busy NYCC schedule. Stop by the Archie Booth, BOOTH #1720, and meet the talented individuals who make Archie Comics possible. We’ll see you at the show!
ARCHIE COMICS SIGNING SCHEDULE – NYCC 2012
All signings will take place at the Archie Comics Booth #1720 unless otherwise noted
Thursday, October 11th
5:00 – 6:00: Fiona Staples (Life with Archie)
6:00 – 7:00: Mike Norton (Life with Archie, New Crusaders)
Friday, October 12th
1:00 – 2:00: Pat & Tim Kennedy (Life with Archie)
2:00 – 3:00: Fernando Ruiz, Andrew Pepoy, Janice Chiang (Life with Archie)
3:00 – 4:00: Ian Flynn, Alitha Martinez, Mike Norton, Ryan Jampole (New Crusaders)
4:00 – 5:00: Dan Parent, Alex Simmons (Archie: Clash of the New Kids)
5:00 – 6:00: Ian Flynn, Jamal Peppers (Sonic the Hedgehog/Mega Man)
Saturday, October 13th
10:00 – 11:00: Paul Kupperberg, Pat & Tim Kennedy (Life with Archie)
11:00 – 12:00: Michael Uslan, Janice Chiang, Jack Morelli (Life with Archie)
12:00 – 1:00: Tom DeFalco, Fernando Ruiz, Tom Chu, Jack Morelli (Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.)
12:00 – 1:00: Ian Flynn, Spaz, Jamal Peppers (Sonic the Hedgehog /Mega Man) – CAPCOM Booth #2120
1:00 – 2:00: Ian Flynn, Spaz, Jamal Peppers (Sonic the Hedgehog /Mega Man)
2:00 – 3:00: Craig Yoe, Victor Gorelick (Art of Betty & Veronica)
3:00 – 4:00: Ian Flynn, Alitha Martinez, Ryan Jampole (New Crusaders)
4:00 – 5:00: Batton Lash, Paul Castiglia (Best of Archie 1 & 2)
5:00 – 6:00: Dan Parent, Alex Simmons (Archie: Clash of the New Kids)
Sunday, October 14th
11:00 – 12:00: Michael Uslan, Fernando Ruiz, Jack Morelli (Life with Archie)
12:00 – 1:00: Dan Parent (Kevin Keller/Archie Meets KISS)
12:00 – 1:00: Ian Flynn, Jamal Peppers (Sonic the Hedgehog /Mega Man) – CAPCOM Booth #2120
1:00 – 2:00: Ian Flynn, Jamal Peppers (Sonic the Hedgehog /Mega Man)
3:00 – 4:00: Ian Flynn, John Workman (Sonic the Hedgehog)
ON – Kevin Keller Signing
August 16, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories

Dan Parent signs at Glad Day Bookshop on Monday, August 27, 2012 from 7:00pm until 8:30pm.
Press Release:
The world cheered as Archie Comics introduced their first gay character to Archie’s Riverdale – KEVIN KELLER!
Glad Day Bookshop is excited to host an evening with DAN PARENT, the creator of Kevin Keller.
Please join us for this short onstage interview, an opportunity to ask Dan burning questions about Kevin and what it’s like to work for Archie Comics and get your copy of KEVIN KELLER signed by Dan himself!
For this special event, Glad Day Bookshop will be offering a special 10% off all other graphic novels in store.
Please note: this venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Glad Day Bookshop
598 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario M4Y1Z3
Baltimore Comic Con Welcomes Kids Love Comics Pavilion for 2012!
July 30, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Convention News, Maryland, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories

Press Release:
Here’s a rundown of the Kids Love Comics Pavilion creators:
Marty Baumann (Pixar)
Harold Buchholz (Archie Comics)
Frank Cammuso (Knights of the Lunch Table, Otto’s Orange Day)
Steve Conley (Bloop)
Rich Faber (Roboy Red)
Franco (Tiny Titans, Superman Family Adventures)
John Gallagher (Buzzboy, Roboy Red)
SL Gallant (GI Joe)
Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules!)
Jason Horn (Ninjasaur)
Mark Mariano (Happyloo)
Mark McKenna (Star Wars, Banana Tail)
Jamar Nicholas (Leon: Protector of the Playground)
Dan Parent (Archie, Veronica, Kevin Keller)
This year’s confirmed guests for the show including: Guest of Honor, Stan “The Man” Lee (Saturday only!); Ken Bald (Golden Age Timely/Marvel artist); Marty Baumann (Pixar artist); Brian Bolland (Dial H, Cover Story: The DC Comics Art of Brian Bolland); Mark Buckingham (Fables, Doctor Who); Greg Capullo (Batman, Spawn); Tommy Castillo (Grimm Fairy Tales); Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman); Frank Cho (Avengers vs. X-Men, Liberty Meadows); Steve Conley (Bloop webcomic www.bloopstree.com); Amanda Conner (Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre); Lar deSouza (Looking For Group, Least I Could Do); Dan Didio (O.M.A.C.); Garth Ennis (The Shadow, Hellblazer, Preacher, The Boys); Rich Faber (Roboy Red); David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight); John Gallagher (Buzzboy); Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman); Keith Giffen (Superman, O.M.A.C., Green Arrow); Gene Ha (Justice League); Larry Hama (G.I. Joe, Wolverine, The ‘Nam); Cully Hamner (Action Comics); Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, ACT-I-VATE, Trip City); Jamal Igle (KISS, Supergirl, The Ray); J.G. Jones (Wanted, Doc Savage); Barry Kitson (Captain America, Iron Man, Fantastic Four); Joe Kubert (Before Watchmen: Nightowl); Scott Kurtz (PvPonline.com); David Mack (Kabuki); Ron Marz (Artifacts, Voodoo); Bob McLeod (DC Comics Presents: Wonder Woman); Mark Morales (Avengers vs. X-Men); Jimmy Palmiotti (All-Star Western); David Petersen (Mouse Guard); Brian Pulido (Lady Death); Frank Quitely (All Star Superman, Batman & Robin); John Romita, Jr. (Avengers Vs. X-Men); Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge); Stuart Sayger (Infestation 2: 30 Days of Night One-Shot); Walter Simonson (Thor, Legion of Super-Heroes, Avengers); Ryan Sohmer (Looking For Group, Least I Could Do); Scott Snyder (Batman, Severed, Swamp Thing); Brian Stelfreeze (ICE); Karl Story (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9); Peter Tomasi (Batman and Robin); Billy Tucci (A Child Is Born, Shi); Matt Wagner (Tower Chronicles, Mage, Grendel); Mark Waid (Daredevil, Incorruptible, Irredeemable); Bernie Wrightson (Frankenstein); Thom Zahler (Love and Capes).
DE – Free Comic Book Day 2012
April 8, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Delaware, Signing and Appearance Profiles

Dan Parent, Neil Vokes, Jamar Nicholas, Rich Gallagher, and more appear from 12:00 Noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday May 5, 2012 at Captain Blue Hen Comics for Free Comic Book Day!
Dan Parent – Archie Comics
Thom Zahler – Love and Capes
Neil Vokes – Flesh and Blood, The Wicked West
Buz Hasson – The Living Corpse
Ken Haeser – The Living Corpse
Scott Roberts – Patty Cake, Spongebob Comics
Jamar Nicholas – Fist Stick Knife Gun (comic), Comic Book Diner Podcast
Rich Gallagher – Roboy Red (comic), Buzzboy (comic), Comic Book Diner Podcast
Zenescope – various creators/artists (TBA)
Neil King – Elvis Must Die, My Sister the Dinosaur
Sean Bishop – Smorgasbord Productions
Captain Blue Hen Comics
280 E. Main Street, Newark, DE 19711
302-737-3434
NYC – Archie Meets KISS Signing
April 4, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles

Writer Alex Segura and artist Dan Parent sign at Forbidden Planet on Wednesday April 11, 2012 from 7-10pm!
Forbidden Planet
840 Broadway, New York, NY 10003













































