UK – Fables Signing
October 1, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, England, Signing and Appearance Profiles
MARK BUCKINGHAM signs Fables Vol 17: INHERIT THE WIND, (Titan Books) at the Forbidden Planet Bristol Megastore on Saturday 27th October from 1 – 2pm.
The tights and capes have been stored away forever. Where do the Fables go from here? Bigby and Snow White’s cubs try to move forward after learning a hard lesson about life and death. And the loveable hero Bufkin the Flying Monkey gets into more trouble when he finally reaches his homeland of Oz.
Mark Buckingham is most famous for his work on Marvelman, Hellblazer, and Fables, including a story in the original graphic novel 1001 Nights of Snowfall. His Marvel work includes inking Chris Bachalo’s pencils on Generation X, Ghost Rider 2099, and penciling Paul Jenkins’s run on Peter Parker: Spider-Man. For DC Comics, Buckingham has inked the two Death miniseries and was the original penciller on the Titans series.
Forbidden Planet Bristol Megastore
Units 4&5 Clifton Heights, Bristol, BS8 1EJ
Mark Buckingham Joins the British Invasion at Baltimore Comic-Con 2012
July 20, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Maryland, Top Stories
The Baltimore Comic-Con is happy to announce the addition of Mark Buckingham to the “British Invasion” taking place at this year’s show, which will be held on September 8-9, 2012 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Buckingham joins already-announced British creators Brian Bolland and Barry Kitson for the 13th annual show.Buckingham, who is best-known and most-celebrated for his work on the long-running Vertigo title Fables, began his career in 1990 working with Neil Gaiman on Miracleman from Eclipse Comics. Working on such titles as 2000 AD, Hellblazer, and Shade, the Changing Man, he became a mainstay at DC Comics after taking over art duties on Fables with issue #6.
His run on the popular imprint title has earned him four Eisner Awards, including Best New Series in 2003, Best Serialized Story in 2005 and 2006, and Best Artist/Penciler/Inker in 2007.
“We are delighted to be adding another amazing artist from across the pond in Mark Buckingham,” said Marc Nathan, show promoter for the Baltimore Comic-Con. “His influence on the landscape of American comics has helped propel Fables to one of longest-running and most popular titles in Vertigo’s library.”
Currently, Buckingham is working on the first arc of IDW’s new Doctor Who series along with Andy Diggle.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); Greg Capullo (Batman, Spawn); Tommy Castillo (Grimm Fairy Tales); Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman); Frank Cho (Avengers vs. X-Men, Liberty Meadows); Steve Conley (Bloopwebcomic 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); Jim Starlin (Breed: Book of Revelation, The Art of Jim Starlin: A Life in Words and Images); 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).
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.
MN – Fairest Signing
March 1, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Minnesota, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Writer Bill Willingham and cover artist Adam Hughes sign at Source Comics & Games on Wednesday March 7, 2012 from 1-5pm!
New York Times best-selling, award-winning creator Bill Willingham presents a new series starring the female FABLES. Balancing horror, humor and adventure, FAIREST explores the secret histories of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, Snow White, Rose Red and others.
The first 6 issue arc follows the misadventures of Briar Rose after she is stolen away by the goblin army in FABLES #107. Fan-favorite artist Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN, THE INVISIBLES) returns to Vertigo to pencil the opening storyline. Award-winning cover artist Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN, BATGIRL) provides covers, starting with a wraparound cover on issue #1.
Source Comics & Games
1601 Larpenteur Avenue, Falcon Heights, MN 55113
651-645-0386
NYC – Fairest Signing
February 8, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Artist Phil Jimenez signs at Midtown Comics Downtown on Thursday March 8, 2012 from 6-7pm to celebrate the release of of the newest Fables spinoff Fairest. Don’t miss it!
Midtown Comics
64 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038
DE – Fables Are Forever Signing
August 14, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Delaware, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Captain Blue Hen Comics
280 E. Main Street Suite 101, Newark, DE
CA – Rebus Launch Party
August 9, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Art Show, California, Comic Books, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
James Jean celebrates the release of a new monograph, REBUS, on Sunday, August 28 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
On display will be a selection of original sketchbooks and select works from Jean’s studio.
A limited edition silk scarf will also be available for sale.
Drinks and Appetizers | Free
August 28th – September 7th, 2011
Art Catalogues
Ahmanson Building – LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Hero Initiative Auctions for SDCC 2011
July 13, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Comic-Con International, Convention News, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories
The Hero Initiative has several auctions to win an opportunity to rub elbows with comic book celebrities! And on a yacht no less! Joe Quesada (writer, artist, and chief creative officer at mighty Marvel Comics), Dave Gibbons (writer and artist of Watchmen, Martha Washington, The Originals, and many other timeless comics classics), and Bill Willingham & Mark Buckingham (creators of Fables) have each donated their time to knock back some cocktails with their fans!
Click the link to bid and get more details!
TX – Fables Signing
June 14, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas, Top Stories
Bill Willingham, Matt Sturges, and Daryl Gregory sign on Friday, June 17th from 3 – 7pm!
Famed writer Bill Willingham, creator of the much-lauded FABLES comic series for Vertigo, is visiting town on a writing retreat and Austin Books & Comics is extremely fortunate to have this exclusive opportunity for FABLES fans to meet Bill in person!
FABLES has won 14 Eisner awards to date, and continues to be considered one of the best comic books ever produced. The FABLES video game is currently in development, while ABC TV is developing a pilot.
Willingham has Austin roots as a former resident, plus had early works published by Lone Star Press and Clockwork Storybook, an Austin writer’s collective that he co-founded.
And this just in – Bill’s Clockwork Storybook friends Matt Sturges (House of Mystery, Jack of Fables) and Daryl Gregory (Planet of the Apes, Dracula: Company of Monsters) will also be joining us for the signing!
Austin Books & Comics
5002 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
TX – Doctor Who Signing
April 19, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas
Writer Matt Sturges signs Doctor Who: A Fairytale Life on Wednesday, April 20th from 5 – 8 pm.
RSVP on Facebook!
About the new series:
What’s better: an ugly reality or beautiful fantasy? This is the question the Doctor is forced to confront in a medieval fantasy world where Amy finds herself reluctantly cast as a damsel in distress. Matt Sturges, Eisner Award-nominated writer of Jack of Fables, spins this yarn, featuring covers by Mark Buckingham of Miracleman and Fables fame.
Austin Books & Comics
5002 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
CA – Rebus Art Show
March 4, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Art Show, California, Comic Books, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
James Jean’s first solo show in Los Angeles opens at Martha Otero Gallery on March 12th, 2011, from 6-9pm. The show will feature major paintings completed this past year and a special wall installation: the textures, color, and scale of the work is meant to be appreciated in an intimate setting, while strange narratives play out in giant triptychs, tondos, and ziggurats.
Martha Otero Gallery
820 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046
