OR – Prophet Release Party and Art Exhibit

Farel Dalrymple and Joseph Bergin III sign at Floating World Comics on Thursday, October 4th, from 6:00-10:00pm for a Prophet #29 release party and art exhibit!

Press Release:

The new Prophet series by Brandon Graham has been one of the most exciting comics in the past year. The epic sci-fi series highlights Brandon’s cosmos-building concepts as well as artwork from a team of awesome artists including Simon Roy, Giannis Milonogiannis, Farel Dalrymple, and Brandon Graham himself. October 4th, we will display original artwork from the latest issue, Prophet #29 and celebrate the book release with artist, Farel Dalrymple and colorist, Joseph Bergin III.

BIO INFORMATION:

Farel Dalrymple – Originally from Oklahoma “by way of California”, Dalrymple is one of the founders of the New York City based Meathaus Colllective.  He attended New York’s School of Visual Arts as an Illustration major and was awarded the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal in 2002.

Best known for his work on Pop Gun War, Prophet, and Omega the Unknown, Farel also contributed to DC’s alt-anthology Bizarro World, Strange Tales, Marvel Comics’ new alt comics anthology, and Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman.

Farel’s new comic It Will All Hurt is updated regularly on the Study Group Comics website. He is currently working on a new original graphic novel called The Wrenchies, which will be published by First Second books.

Floating World Comics
400 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 241-0227

OR – World Within the World Art Show

Julia Gfrörer appears at Floating World Comics on Thursday, September 6th from 6-10pm

Press Release:

This September we are proud to host an art exhibit and book release party with one of our favorite local artists, Julia Gfrörer. The month long art exhibit will include Julia’s original comic pages and illustrations.

Julia will also debut her latest comic, the first chapter of Black Is The Color, recently nominated for an Ignatz award. This new book is about cruelty, sarcasm, loneliness, gay sailors, lactating mermaids, and salty fluids of all kinds. You could read it for free at www.studygroupcomics.com, but probably not in the bathtub (which is the best place to read it).

This book will be published by Thuban Press in September 2012, and it is 32 pages long and measures 5.5″x8.5″. It contains intense imagery and is intended for mature readers only.

Bio info:

Julia Gfrörer is a letterpress printer and Ignatz-nominated artist who was born at 1:10 am on Sunday, September 12, 1982 in Concord, NH. She has a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA, and currently lives in a haunted apartment in Portland, Oregon. She is a splendid young woman equipped with sharp teeth, roughly 463 freckles on her left hand and an imposing tangle of shining bright orange hair. When not obsessively drawing she also enjoys listening to hip hop, reading aloud, and researching things to be sad about. Her latest comic, Black is the Color, is updated every Wednesday on the Study Group Comics site.

Floating World Comics
400 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 241-0227

OR – In Situ/Pinkerton Signings

Sophie Yanow (In Situ, a graphically daring, poetic journal strip) and Francois Samson-Dunlop and Alexandre Fontaine Rousseau (Pinkerton, an indie-rock rom com about getting over a truly 90s breakup in a post-90s world) appear at The Waypost on Friday August 24, 2012 at 8:00pm and at Floating World Comics on Saturday August 25, 2012 at 6:00pm. Don’t miss this rare West Coast appearance!

The Waypost
3120 N. Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97227
(503) 367-3182

Floating World Comics
400 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 241-0227

OR – No Straight Lines Signing

Justin Hall, Erika Moen, Robert Triptow, Vaughn Fricke, and more sign at Floating World Comics on Thursday, August 9th from 6-8pm.

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Press Release:

Floating World Comics is happy to host editor Justin Hall as he signs and discusses No Straight Lines: Four Decades of Queer Comics, on Thursday, August 9th from 6-8pm. In the heart of the Pearl District beats the double thump of enamored hearts. She loves she, he love he who might have been a she printed in bold black and white. No Straight Lines is a comics anthology full to the bursting (pun INtended) with stories by your favorite queer-identified cartoonists and few you will soon call ‘friends.’  No matter what your orientation, No Straight Lines is bound to make you laugh and maybe even cry.

Several cartoonists from the anthology will also be in attendance including: Erika Moen (DAR), Robert Triptow (Gay Comix), and Vaughn Fricke (Watch Out! Comix).

Floating World Comics
400 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR 97209

OR – Grendel 30th Anniversary Signing

Matt Wagner signs at Floating World Comics on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 6:00pm until 10:00pm!

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Press Release:

Matt Wagner’s masterpiece celebrates its thirtieth anniversary with the first-ever comprehensive collection of the complete Grendel saga! Grendel Omnibus Vol. 1: Hunter Rose is the first of four volumes presenting the entire series and following the chronology of the stories. This August, Floating World is proud to host an art exhibit and book release signing with Portland artist, Matt Wagner.

Volume 1 reprints Grendel: Devil by the Deed; the short story collections Grendel: Black, White & Red and Grendel: Red, White & Black, featuring a host of legendary guest artists; and the epic Grendel: Behold the Devil. This edition introduces millionaire Hunter Rose and his alter ego, the criminal mastermind Grendel!

Bio info:

Matt Wagner has enjoyed a career in comics for almost thirty years. Born and educated in Pennsylvania, his first published work was a short story that would introduce one of comicdom’s most respected creator-owned characters–the mastermind assassin, GRENDEL. Best known for this epic, Eisner Award-winning creation and his other, more personal, allegory, MAGE, Matt has also worked on a variety of established characters. These include his ground-breaking work on the character of Batman villain, Two-Face, in the graphic novel, FACES, a five-year stint authoring the fan-favorite Vertigo title, SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE, as well as the DR. MID-NITE mini-series for DC Comics and serving as the regular cover artist on the Kevin Smith-penned relaunch of GREEN ARROW.

Known for his character-driven stories and his obvious love of world history and mythologies, Matt has also enjoyed the distinction of being one of the only writer/artists allowed to team his own creation with one of DC’s flagship characters in two successive BATMAN/GRENDEL cross-overs.

In the past few years, Matt has also written and drawn several high profile projects for DC; a highly successful, three-issue, prestige series starring Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman; titled TRINITY and a well received, year-long, project which comprised two mini-series that chronicled some of the earliest aspects of Batman’s career, collectively titled DARK MOON RISING.

His latest efforts have focused mainly on writing; MADAME XANADU for Vertigo and the all-new re-launch of the ZORRO franchise for Dynamite Entertainmen, both of which earned him an Eisner Award nomination as Best Writer in 2009. He also penned the origin arc for Dynamite’s GREEN HORNET; YEAR ONE.

He is currently developing and writing an original epic storyline, THE TOWER CHRONICLES for the newly formed Legendary Comics, a division of Hollywood powerhouse, Legendary Pictures.

Floating World Comics
400 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR 97209

OR – Casanova: Avarita Signing

Writer Matt Fraction signs at Floating World Comics on Wednesday July 11, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00pm.

Press Release:

The third volume of Matt Fraction’s psychedelic super-spy series has reached its conclusion and we are proud to celebrate the release of the trade paperback this Wednesday July 11th. What started as Matt’s take on a Diabolik/James Bond homage quickly took on a life of its own and is now regarded as Fraction’s magnum opus in the making.

The world’s sexiest and savviest superspy is back, killing his way from dimension to dimension in a high-stakes, action-packed adventure. The true identity of megasuperdupervillain NEWMAN XENO is now known to Casanova Quinn and E.M.P.I.R.E. – which means our man Casanova is now a pan-dimensional killer with one target hiding in an infinitely complex sprawl of realities.

CASANOVA: AVARITIA answers every question (almost), solves every riddle (kind of), and explains absolutely everything you ever wanted to know about the world of CASANOVA (in a way). Casanova Quinn, hated on all sides by tyrant and hero alike, must flee from time and space, aim one batch of enemies at the other, kill everybody and save everything simultaneously. Don’t be afraid: you are an apocalypse dreaming of butterflies + the first part of reincarnation is dying…

Floating World Comics
400 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR 97209

OR – The Epic of Gilgamesh Signing

Kinoko signs at Floating World Comics on May 23, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00pm.

Press Release:

The Epic of Gilgamesh #1 is Kinoko’s comic book retelling of the ancient Mesopotamian world classic The Epic of Gilgamesh. Focusing on development and research to create this retelling of the ancient work, Kinoko has created a new and informed version that a modern audience could connect with.

As well as book signing, Kinoko will read from the book, share process and talk about the Epic of Gilgamesh acknowledging the history, art and culture of ancient Mesopotamia and a journey of research and understanding of the archaeology of these civilizations and the context of the ancient world in the more globally leaning civilization of today.

“In realizing that early civilization shared the same uncertainty and inability to grasp their own place in the universe, I feel more connected to my humanness and the human race with which I share life on this planet.”

BIO INFORMATION:

Kinoko is an Opti-Mystic with a light heart. Exploring themes of technology, spirituality and New Primitivism, she places playful characters in heavier situations. Thinking positively towards a hopeful future, her work opens a visual dialog about humanity. Epic mythologies are staged by insouciant characters, giggling and vigilant in narrative, contemporary lore. Her work is inspired by Omega Point theory and reveals connections to ancient civilizations and a search for new mysticism in the present.

Visual influences of Eighties Art, Japan’s Super Flat and the Paleolithic are apparent and often points of discussion in Kinoko’s published comics. She has a knack for drawing the cute, sensitive, silly and mischievous. Often these images are translated from brush ink drawings and cartoons into screen prints popping with emotion and calculated palettes.

Originally from Philadelphia, Kinoko studied print making at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and Liberal Arts at the University of Pennsylvania. At the turn of the millennium she moved to Seattle, Washington and worked within the merging craft uprise, fine art and street art communities. She is a continuing member of Seattle based arts collective Fourthcity. She was awarded artist residencies at S.A.W. gallery in 2003 and in 2006 by Luke Ramsey’s Islands Fold in British Columbia. In 2010 She moved to Portland, Oregon working with and showing through both Pony Club Gallery and Grass Hut Gallery. She has very recently completed a BFA in illustration as a transfer at PNCA. Her work has been exhibited in Europe, Canada, Japan and the U.S. She is actively engaging in more art challenges to feed her drawing addiction by continuing her graphic novel retelling of Gilgamesh.

Floating World Comics
400 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR 97209

OR – Sharknife Signing

Corey Lewis signs at Floating World Comics on Thursday, April 5th, 2012 from 6-10pm.

Press Release:

Ceasar Hallelujah & friends return in this EPIC sequel to 2005′s Sharknife: Stage First!

Sharknife has fought 100 battles and its time to level up! But at what cost? Will he face defeat at the hands of his nemesis, Ombra the Orcasword? Who is Daring Hallelujah? And who are the SCARS of REXIMUS? Find out in SHARKNIFE: DOUBLE Z! Complete with new villains, new heroes, and new transformations!

Corey Lewis will be down from Seattle to celebrate the book release and present an exhibit of original artwork.

BIO INFORMATION:

Corey S. Lewis “The Reyyy” is a comic book artist / illustrator living in Seattle, WA, USA, EARTH. He has various comics works published and is considered to have a pretty lively art style. He is a child of the 80′s/90′s and likes pop culture multi-media things like MUSIC, VIDEO GAMES, MOVIES, STREET ART, ROBOTS, PYRAMIDS, BREAKDANCING, NINJAS– all of which above all are ART, which he likes the best. Of all the ARTS, comics has been the most native to REYYY, so that’s what he draws.

Floating World Comics
400 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR 97209

OR – The Secret History of D.B. Cooper Signing

Join Brian Churilla this Wednesday, March 14th from 6-8pm at Floating Worlds Comics to celebrate the release of THE SECRET HISTORY OF D.B. COOPER #1. We’ll have the extra special variant cover by J.H. Williams III available for cover price as well as free promo posters signed by Brian Churilla.

The Secret History of D.B. Cooper is a full-color series written and drawn by Brian Churilla (The Anchor, The Avengers and the Infinity Gauntlet) detailing the previously untold story of what really happened forty years ago when a man calling himself D.B. Cooper skyjacked an airplane, collected a ransom, and parachuted into oblivion taking the loot with him. Churilla’s comic book retelling uncovers a vast conspiracy lurking behind the legend of D.B. Cooper. The actual tale is almost too strange to be believed, and yet too important to ignore.

Floating World Comics
400 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR 97209

OR – King City Signing

Brandon Graham signs at Floating World Comics on Friday, March 9th, 2012 from 6-9pm.

About the author:
Brandon Graham initially made a name for himself with such revered classics as Pillow Fight, Perverts of the Unknown, Universe So Big, October Yen, Escalator, Multiple Warheadz and the Eisner nominated series, KING CITY. This year Graham relaunched Rob Liefeld’s, PROPHET, with artist Simon Roy, as part of 2012’s Extreme line.

Floating World Comics
400 NW Couch Street, Portland, OR 97209

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