NJ – Jay & Silent Bob Return to Red Bank
August 16, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Movies, New Jersey, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes appear with Walt Flanagan, Bryan Johnson and Brian Quinn at the Count Basie Theatre on October 8, 2011!
Press Release:
Jay & Silent Bob are back! Live in person! Writer, producer, director and actor Kevin Smith’s epic-length Q&A’s at the Basie are legendary. Add actor Jason Mewes to the mix, and you’ve got what fans everywhere have been waiting for! Smith and Mewes became film icons playing the characters Jay & Silent Bob in the movies Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Clerks 2. Sometimes touching, always hilarious, “Jay & Silent Bob Get Old” is a look at growing up in Hollywood’s gaze. This engagement will be recorded for smodcast.com, Kevin Smith’s #1-ranked iTunes Comedy podcast, but you can be there in person! Jay & Silent Bob are dying; watch it as it happens!
Featuring Bryan “Steve-Dave” Johnson, Walt “Fanboy” Flanagan, and Brian “The Dubious Tech Guy” Quinn, Tell ‘Em Steve-Dave! are the comedic trio with their own award winning podcast on the SModcast Podcast Network. It all started when Johnson played Steve-Dave, and Flanagan played Fanboy, who yelled “Tell ‘em Steve-Dave!” in the 1995 feature film Mallrats. Now with over 60 podcast episodes to their name, they’re the winners of an iTunes “Best of” award, and two 2010 Podcast Awards, for People’s Choice and Best Comedy.
Opening Act: Tell ‘Em Steve-Dave!
Saturday, October 08, 2011, 8:00 PM
Presented by: Count Basie Theatre Tickets: $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50
Additional handling fees apply: $2 per ticket in person or mail orders; $7 per ticket phone orders; $9.50 per ticket online orders. (Click here for a further discussion of handling fees. Click here for information about reduced fees for contributing members.)
Count Basie Theatre
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
CA – Comic-Con Afterparty
July 20, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories

Thomas Jane and David Mack appear at Golden Apple Comics on Monday June 25th at 5pm!
Golden Apple Comics
7018 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Marvel Panel Schedule for SDCC 2011
July 10, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, California, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Comic-Con International, Convention News, Movies, Television, Top Stories, Video Games
Press Release:
Marvel takes San Diego by storm this July during Comic Con International! Marvel will be in full force to provide an exclusive look into all things Marvel (Booth #2329)! No one can compare to what Marvel has planned because we’re running a veritable cornucopia of panels that will span the four daylong event. If you’re a True Believer (and we know you are) you can’t afford to miss out on these exclusive Marvel panels! Trust us no fan will be disappointed because whether you’re a lifelong Marvelite, or a casual fan there will be something for you to enjoy.
Thursday, July 21st
10:15 – 11:15 AM MARVEL: BREAKING INTO COMICS THE MARVEL WAY – You have the talent. You have the imagination. You have the “Go get ‘em Tiger” determination that would make the Bullpen proud. But where do you go from there? Discover the next step in your budding comics career with world-renowned talent scout C.B. Cebulski, Skottie Young (Ozma of Oz), Humberto Ramos (Amazing Spider-Man), and Marvel SVP of Brand Planning & Communications Mike Pasciullo, as they give you all the right pointers towards getting a foot in the door at Marvel Comics. Discussing all entry points across every department, this can’t miss panel is must for all Marvel hopefuls! Room 6DE
1:00 – 2:00 PM MARVEL DIGITAL: WHAT’S NEXT?! COMICS…AND BEYOND! – Join members of the Marvel Digital Media Group for the first word on Marvel digital comics, casual games, original streaming video productions, social media outreach and the future of Marvel’s ever-expanding digital endeavors. Room 7AB
4:30 – 5:30 PM MARVEL: NEXT BIG THING – The Marvel Universe is where the biggest comic stories happen—so wouldn’t you like to be the first to know what we’ve got planned? Get the latest news on Marvel’s plan for their biggest heroes and villains, with some surprises along the way! Join panelists Greg Pak (Incredible Hulks), Jonathan Hickman (FF), Jim McCann (Marvel Zombies Christmas Carol), Nick Spencer (Ultimate Comics X-Men), Editor in Chief Axel Alonso and more as they answer all your burning questions while giving you a sneak-peek at the future of Marvel! Room 6DE
Friday, July 22nd
12:30 – 1:30 PM MARVEL: YEAR OF THE X-MEN – The bonds of brotherhood have been broken between Cyclops and Wolverine, as their feud reaches its boiling point – tearing the X-Men apart in X-Men: Schism. But after the dust settles, what’s next for the X-Men and their allies? Enter X-Men Regenesis, where we answer all your questions and reveal exclusive details about what’s next! You’ve got questions & these people have answers! Writers Marjorie Liu (X-23), Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force), Chris Yost (X-Men: First to Last) and Editor in Chief Axel Alonso are on hand to lay out what’s going on with the X-Men for this all-new, all-DEADLY panel! Room 6DE
1:45 – 2:45 PM MARVEL: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN AND HIS AVENGING FRIENDS – Spider-Man’s riding high after hitting the Big Time, but it’ll all come crashing down this summer in Spider-Island! It’s the fight of his life and we’ve got an in depth look inside the event that changes the course of Peter Parker’s life. But ol’ Web-Head isn’t the only New Yorker with a major storyline this summer! Daredevil makes his return, Punisher wages a new war, Venom explores the dark side of saving the world and more of your favorite heroes are back with a vengeance! Sit down with our spectacular panel of creators, including Zeb Wells (Avenging Spider-Man), Rick Remender (Venom), Mark Waid (Daredevil), Greg Rucka (Punisher), Humberto Ramos (Amazing Spider-Man), Senior Editor Steve Wacker, Editor in Chief Axel Alonso and more as they lay the groundwork for New York City’s greatest heroes. And don’t forget to grab your exclusive Daredevil pin – only at this panel! Room 6DE
4:30 – 5:30 PM MARVEL TELEVISION PRESENTS: ANIME ON G4 – Marvel Television and G4 take your favorite characters – Iron Man, Wolverine, The X-Men and Blade – to Japan to tell their stories in a whole new way, beautifully animated by the anime masters at Madhouse. Also, watch a never-before-seen episode with Marvel’s Head of TV, Jeph Loeb and surprise guests! Plus, get a sneak peek at The X-Men’s explosive first episode. Room 6BCF
Saturday, July 23rd
10:30 – 11:30 AM MARVEL TELEVISION PRESENTS – Marvel’s Head of TV, Jeph Loeb, brings the inside scoop on Marvel’s latest series that take your favorite heroes from page to screen. Get a first look at the premiere of The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes season 2, a sneak peek at a certain ULTIMATE webslinger, and a few other surprises from Marvel Television. Room 6BCF
12:30 – 1:30 PM MARVEL INTERACTIVE: MARVEL VIDEO GAMES – Learn all about Spider-Man: Edge of Time, X-Men Destiny, Captain America: Super Soldier, Super Hero Squad Online, Super Hero Squad 3DS and uDraw, Marvel Pinball and the Marvel Universe MMO. Also, find out some exciting new details about the future of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and other Marvel games via exclusive trailers, surprise reveals, and Q&A with the game creators from some of the industry’s top publishers. Room 6A
2:45 – 3:45 PM MARVEL: CUP O’ JOE – This is it, Mighty Marvel fans- the no-holds-barred, anything goes, full of surprises panel you wait all year for, and it’s here! Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada takes on all questions, shocks the audience with jaw-dropping announcements, and keeps you guessing with surprise guests. You never know who will show up, but you better be here, because this is the panel that everyone will be talking about! Room 6BCF
Sunday, July 24th
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM MARVEL: WOMEN OF MARVEL PRESENTED BY OXYGEN
Forget Spider-Woman & Emma Frost, meet the real Ms. Marvels of the comic world! Join women from every discipline in the creative process at Marvel to hear what it’s like working as a woman in comics today. These ladies are busting through the four-color ceiling! Guests include host Grace Randolph (The Weekly Watcher), writer Marjorie Liu (X-23), artist Christina Strain (Runaways) and more, brought to you by Oxygen. Room 5AB
12:30 – 1:30 PM MARVEL: FEAR ITSELF – The biggest comic book event of the year has everyone talking—but just want comes after it concludes? We’ve got the exclusive news here, with the big announcements that’ll change the future of the Marvel Universe—and set your favorite characters in exciting new directions. Be the first to know the biggest news of the weekend as the creators behind the comic blockbuster event answer your questions and leave you cheering! Join Senior Editor Steve Wacker, Senior Vice President C.B. Cebulski, Nick Spencer (Iron Man 2.0), and more for the news you can’t miss. Room 6DE
And to learn more about the Amazing Spider-Man and Ghost Rider, Spirit of Vengeance films, check out Sony’s panel on Friday, July 22nd at 2pm in Hall H!
Do yourself a favor True Believers, head on over to the San Diego Convention Center July 21st to the 24th. No fan can miss out on the fantastic line up of superstar talent, exciting panels, and loads of top secret information that Marvel will be dishing up in San Diego!
Can’t make it to the convention? Follow along on the Marvel Events App and events.marvel.com, the best way to get exclusive videos, real-time announcements from the convention floor and up-to-the-minute panel, in-booth, and signing schedules of all your favorite Marvel creators!
Massive Guest Update for HeroesCon 2011
May 25, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Horror, North Carolina, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Webcomics

Press Release:
Here it is the week before HeroesCon 2011 and we still have lots of guests to announce! Let’s not waste any more time and get right to it!
Farel Dalrymple: creator of Pop Gun War, Meathaus & Strange Tales II contributor, artist on Omega the Unknown.
Kelly Sue DeConnick: writer of Osborn, Supergirl, CBGB, and Yo Gabba Gabba!
Paul Azaceta: artist of Amazing Spider-man, B.P.R.D.: 1946, and Daredevil.
Derec Donovan: artist of Youngblood, Robin, Connor Hawke.
Will Sliney: Farscape artist.
Georges Jeanty: artist of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Deadpool, Gambit, Weapon X.
Marsha Cooke: co-writer of Teenage Satan.
John Workman: legendary letterer of titles for just about every major publisher, including DC, Marvel, and Dark Horse.
John Francis Moore: writer of X-Factor, Superboy, and X-Men: 2099.
Rebekah Isaacs: artist of DV8: Gods and Monsters, DMZ, Drafted.
Danny Donovan: writer for Alternative Comics and Platinum Studios.
Ryan Bodenheim: artist of Halcyon, Red Mass for Mars.
Clay and Susan Griffith: co-writers of Allan Quatermain and the Lord of Locusts, Political Power.
Charles Paul Wilson III: artist of Stuff of Legend.
Jackie Lewis: Upcoming Play Ball from Oni
Bob Schreck and Greg Tumbarello: Schreck is the editor-in-chief of Legendary Pictures new line of comics aptly titled Legendary Comics. Tumbarello is the assistant editor for this new comic venture. Both will be on hand to talk about their new company as well as offering portfolio reviews.
HeroesCon takes place on June 3 – 5, 2011 at the Charlotte Convention Center (501 S. College St, Charlotte, NC 28202). For the full guest list and more details about the convention, please check out their website at the link!
UK – Inker Extraordinaire Signing
May 22, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, England, Signing and Appearance Profiles

Klaus Janson signs at Orbital Comics on Thursday, June 16 at 5pm.
Klaus Janson is a comic book legend with a career spanning over four decades from the 1970s to today. He originally shot to fame as Frank Miller’s inker on Daredevil and the legendary Dark Knight Returns, but is also an accomplished artist in his own right, having worked on Batman: Death & The Maidens with writer Greg Rucka. He is currently inking John Romita Jr on The Avengers and recently released two books about Pencilling and Inking for DC Comics.
Orbital Comics
8 Gt Newport Street, London WC2H 7JA, United Kingdom
020 7240 0591
NYC – Drawing the Line
May 6, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles

Joe Quesada, Walt Simonson, Jim Steranko, and Dennis Caleroappear on May 11, 2011 from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Join Joe Quesada (Daredevil, Ash), Walt Simonson (Thor, Starslammers) and Jim Steranko (Nick Fury, Chandler) as they discuss the art of drawing as it pertains to sequential storytelling. Moderated by artist Dennis Calero.
TICKETS $15 non-members, $10 members, $7 students
Society of Illustrators
128 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065
FL – Free Comic Book Day
March 4, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Florida, Signing and Appearance Profiles

George Pérez and Clay Mann sign at Coliseum of Comics on Saturday May 7, 2011 for Free Comic Book Day.
George Pérez – Legendary Artist on such books as New Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, Justice League of America, Avengers, Fantastic Four, JLA/Avengers, and Crisis on Infinite Earths. George will be on hand to sign for fans.
Clay Mann – Artist on Age of X, X-Men Legacy, Daredevil, Thor: Art of War, Heroes for Hire and Dark Reign Elektra. Clay will be on hand to sign for fans.
Coliseum of Comics Sanford
Seminole Towne Center Mall
177 Towne Center Circle, Sanford, FL 32771
OH – Kabuki Artist Talk
January 30, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Ohio, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles

David Mack speaks on Saturday, February 5th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at PAC Gallery.
David Mack is the New York Times Best Selling Author and artist of the KABUKI graphic novels, the writer and artists of DAREDEVIL from Marvel Comics, and the author and artist of his new children’s book THE SHY CREATURES from MacMillan Publishing. Mack’s work has garnered nominations for seven Eisner Awards, four International Eagle Awards, both the Harvey and Kirby Awards in the category of Best New Talent, as well as many other national and international awards and nominations.
PAC Gallery
2540 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
OH – Dream Logic Exhibit
January 17, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Art Show, Comic Books, Ohio, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories

PAC Gallery is pleased to announce an intimate and introspective look at local artist, and New York Times best selling Graphic Novelist, David Mack.
The gallery’s walls will be filled with originals from the award winning Daredevil series, published by Marvel Comics. Also included are mixed media drawings featured in the most recent installment, Kabuki.
In the Small Gallery, Mack will make available his children’s book, The Shy Creatures and his first children’s story, My Invisible Friend. Also it will have other handmade Artist books that Mack has created as well as published work pertaining to Kabuki, a 320 page art book of Mack’s work, and smaller sketch book publications that tie together the works in the show. There will be Limited Edition hardcover volumes that have an original brush and ink drawing bound to the front of the book, and a special edition of KABUKI: The Alchemy. Alongside his published work will stand life-size figures of sculptures that he has made.
Lastly, there will be a section that showcases the collective documentary film of Mack’s work: The Alchemy of Art.
The exhibition will run through February 26, 2011
CA – Stan Lee’s How to Draw Comics
October 21, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Stan Lee signs at Barnes & Noble on Saturday November 20, 2010 at 2:00 PM.
In Stan Lee’s How to Draw Comics, Stan Lee sets out to teach everything he knows about drawing and comic book characters, The book focues primarily on action-adventure comics, but will touch upon other genres and styles, such as romance, humor, horror, and the widely influential manga style. From producing concepts and character sketches to laying out the final page of art, the man with no peer—Stan Lee—is the ultimate guide to the world of creating comics.
Barnes & Noble – The Grove at Farmers Market
189 Grove Drive Suite K 30, Los Angeles, CA 90036















































