NYC – Five Ghosts in the Club
April 5, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Frank Barbiere, author of Image Comics’ Five Ghosts and Dark Horse Comics’ Blackout, appears on the Comic Book Club podcast with hosts Pete LePage, Justin Tyler, and Alex Zalben on Tuesday, April 9, 2012 at 7:00pm! Admission is free! Free comics, prizes, and the week in geek!
Fontana’s
105 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
Image Comics Announces Signings, Panels & Exclusives for Emerald City Comicon 2013 *UPDATED*
February 26, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Top Stories, Washington
Press Release:
Image Comics is set to make a strong showing at Emerald City Comicon in Seattle, with exclusive convention editions, a full slate of signings by Image creators, and panels featuring some of comics’ top writers and artists! The convention takes place on March 1-3 in the Washington State Convention Center.
Five Image Comics convention exclusives will be available to purchase at the Image Comics booth (#1110):
FIVE GHOSTS #1 by Frank Barbiere and Chris Mooneyham
LOST VEGAS #1 by Jim McCann and Janet Lee, convention exclusive cover by Dan McDaid
SEX #1 by Joe Casey and Piotr Kowalksi
THE WALKING DEAD: THE GOVERNOR SPECIAL by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard (available at the Skybound booth, just opposite of the Image booth)
UNCANNY SKULLKICKERS #1 by Jim Zub and Edwin Huang
All convention exclusives are available in limited quantity at the beginning of each convention day, during creator signings, and at creators’ Artist Alley tables (check Emerald City Comic Con’s website for names and locations).
The Image Comics signing schedule will be released soon, so keep an on Image’s website. *UPDATED* SEE BELOW
There will be three Image Comics panels in Emerald City Comicon’s programming, each promising to be a lively discussion.
Putting the “Graphic” in Graphic Novels
It’s time to talk about sex and violence! Black Kiss II, Butcher Baker, Sex, Saga, Happy!, Multiple Warheads, Sex Criminals: these comics are definitely not for kids. Image Comics creators who aren’t shying away from adult situations talk about creating comics for grown-ups. Is there really such a thing as “gratuitous”? What’s it like to be banned in the UK and Canada? Join some of comics most respected creators for an eye-opening conversation. Panelists: Joe Casey (Butcher Baker the Righteous Maker, Sex), Howard Chaykin (Black Kiss II), Matt Fraction (Sex Criminals), Brandon Graham (Multiple Warheads), Fiona Staples (Saga) FRIDAY 5 PM Hall B
Skybound: On the Rise
There’s no limit on what to expect from Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics. The Walking Dead continues to dominate comics and television, Invincible just hit its historic 100th issue, and new series are on the horizon. Join Charlie Adlard, Ryan Ottley and more as they discuss what’s in Skybound’s future.
Panelists: Ryan Ottley, Charlie Adlard, Phil Hester, Josh Williamson SATURDAY 1 PM Hall B
Wondrous Worlds, Fractured Futures: Speculative Fiction and Image Comics
With the unlimited potential of comics, there is perhaps no better medium for speculative fiction than comics. Limited only by their imaginations, Image Comics creators have been creating far-flung universes and dystopian futures where science, fantasy, and technology explode in rich possibilities. Find out why they choose science fiction, how they build worlds, and what inspires them. Panelists: Duffy Boudreau (BlackAcre), Joe Harris (Great Pacific), Fiona Staples (Saga), Richard Starkings (Elephantmen), Kurtis J. Wiebe (Peter Panzerfaust), and Riley Rossmo (Debris) SUNDAY 1 PM Hall B
The full schedule of signings taking place at Image’s booth (#1100) is as follows:
FRIDAY
| 2:00 – 2:45 | Jim McCann and Janet Lee (LOST VEGAS) |
| Kurtis Wiebe (GREEN WAKE, DEBRIS, PETER PANZERFAUST) and Riley Rossmo (GREEN WAKE, DEBRIS, BEDLAM, DIA DE LOS MUERTOS) | |
| 3:00 – 3:45 | Fiona Staples (SAGA) — ticketed signing |
| Joe Harris (GREAT PACIFIC) | |
| 3:30 – 4:30 | Ryan Ottley (INVINCIBLE) — Skybound booth |
| 4:00 – 4:45 | Joe Casey (BUTCHER BAKER THE RIGHTEOUS MAKER, SEX) |
| Ed Brisson and Michael Walsh (COMEBACK) | |
| 5:00 – 5:45 | Joe Eisma (MORNING GLORIES) |
| Duffy Boudreau (BLACKACRE) | |
| 6:00 – 6:45 | Darick Robertson (HAPPY!) |
| Ken Kristensen (TODD, THE UGLIEST KID ON EARTH) | |
| 7:00 – 7:45 | Frank Barbiere (FIVE GHOSTS: THE HAUNTING OF FABIAN GRAY) |
| Jean-Paul Bonjour (ALPHA GIRL) |
SATURDAY
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Nate Bellegarde (NOWHERE MEN) |
| Ed Brisson and Michael Walsh (COMEBACK) | |
| 11:00 – 11:45 | Jim McCann and Janet Lee (LOST VEGAS) |
| Michel Gagné (THE SAGA OF REX, ZED: A COSMIC TALE) | |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Joe Casey (BUTCHER BAKER THE RIGHTEOUS MAKER, SEX) |
| Jay Faerber (NEAR DEATH, POINT OF IMPACT) | |
| 1:00 – 1:45 | Blair Butler (HEART) |
| Frank Barbiere (FIVE GHOSTS: THE HAUNTING OF FABIAN GRAY) | |
| Ken Kristensen (TODD, THE UGLIEST KID ON EARTH) | |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Ryan Ottley (INVINCIBLE) — Skybound booth |
| 2:00 – 2:45 | Fiona Staples (SAGA) — ticketed signing |
| Nathan Edmondson (THE ACTIVITY, DANCER, WHERE IS JAKE ELLIS?) and Mitch Gerads (THE ACTIVITY) | |
| 2:30 – 3:30 | Ryan Ottley (INVINCIBLE) — Skybound booth |
| 3:00 – 3:45 | Darick Robertson — ticketed signing |
| Joe Harris (GREAT PACIFIC) | |
| 4:00 – 4:45 | Brian Wood (MARA) — ticketed signing |
| Kurtis Wiebe (GREEN WAKE, DEBRIS, PETER PANZERFAUST) and Riley Rossmo (GREEN WAKE, DEBRIS, BEDLAM, DIA DE LOS MUERTOS) | |
| 5:00 – 5:45 | Scott Snyder and Scott Tuft (SEVERED) — ticketed signing |
| Howard Chaykin (BLACK KISS II) | |
| 6:00 – 6:45 | Brandon Graham (MULTIPLE WARHEADS, PROPHET) and Simon Roy (PROPHET) |
| Joe Keatinge (GLORY, HELL YEAH) |
SUNDAY
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Frank Barbiere (FIVE GHOSTS: THE HAUNTING OF FABIAN GRAY) |
| Jeremy Haun (THE DARKNESS) | |
| 11:00 – 11:45 | Darick Robertson — ticketed signing |
| Nathan Edmondson (THE ACTIVITY, DANCER, WHERE IS JAKE ELLIS?) and Mitch Gerads (THE ACTIVITY) | |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Jim McCann and Janet Lee (LOST VEGAS) |
| Sina Grace (NOT MY BAG) | |
| 1:00 – 1:45 | Gerry Duggan (THE INFINITE HORIZON) |
| Jim Zub (SKULLKICKERS) | |
| 2:00 – 2:45 | Scott Snyder and Scott Tuft (SEVERED) — ticketed signing |
| Duffy Boudreau (BLACKACRE) | |
| 3:00 – 3:45 | Fiona Staples (SAGA) — ticketed signing |
| Jamie S. Rich (IT GIRL AND THE ATOMICS) | |
| 4:00 – 4:45 | Ken Kristensen (TODD, THE UGLIEST KID ON EARTH) |
| Kurtis Wiebe (GREEN WAKE, DEBRIS, PETER PANZERFAUST) and Riley Rossmo (GREEN WAKE, DEBRIS, BEDLAM, DIA DE LOS MUERTOS) |
Tickets for each day’s ticketed signings will be available at the Image Comics booth, beginning at the start of the convention day. Tickets are limited and are given out on a first-come-first-served basis. The signing schedule is subject to change. Ryan Ottley will be signing at the Skybound booth, just opposite of the Image booth.
Emerald City Comicon takes place on March 1-3 in the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.
NYC – The White Suits Signing
April 8, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Writer Frank Barbiere and artist Luke Radl appear instore on April 18th, defacing copies of Dark Horse Presents #11 with their signatures and sketches from 1pm – 2:30pm.
Forbidden Planet
840 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
Arcana Announces SDCC 2011 Plans
June 24, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Comic Books, Comic-Con International, Convention News
Via Arcana:
Arcana SDCC 2011 Plans
If you’re going to be in the San Diego area in July, most likely you’re there for San Diego Comic Con 2011. While you’re there, be sure to stop by booth 2415 to see what all of the excitement is about at Arcana Comics. We have some spectacular signings planned, SDCC Exclusives (a Kade Art Book and the SDCC Launch Edition of SideShows), and even an Arcana Comics Panel! Below is a run-down of what we’re up to.
EXCLUSIVES:
KADE ART BOOK: Kade, Arcana’s enigmatic warrior makes a special appearance this SDCC with an exclusive art book, featuring original work from some of the most talented artists in the industry! Tim Bradstreet’s unique style sets the tone with an original cover, while Tim Seeley, Brent Schoonover, Greg Horn, Kevin Mellon, Ashley Wood, Liam Sharp, Ben Templesmith, Greg Titus, and Whilce Portacio provide contributions to this amazing art book. It’s limited to 250 copies, so grab one while you can!
SIDESHOWS SDCC LAUNCH EDITION: SideShows, the next Arcana hit by Erik Hendrix & Michael Nelsen is still months away from official release, but you can see it here first! It’s 1950’s Las Vegas & the mob enlisted former circus attractions as their aces in the hole. These SideShows had a little secret — they really did have the abilities they pretended to. High rollers, lounge singers, cigarettes, alcohol, and superpowers. Welcome to Las Vegas. Packed with extras not available in the retail version and limited to 100 copies!
PANEL:
On Thursday July 21st from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in in Room 23ABC, be sure to head to our panel! Below is the full description that will appear in the convention guide.
6:00 – 7:00 Arcana Comics – A Look at One of the World’s Largest Graphic Novel Publishers – Sean Patrick O’Reilly(Clockwork Girl), Josh Blaylock (Devil’s Due), Erik Hendrix(SideShows), Mike Kalvoda (Banshee), Brooke Burgess(Becoming), Matt Wilson (Scrooge & Santa), and Ryan Colucci(Harbor Moon) take us through some of the amazing talent coming out of one of the world’s largest graphic novel producers. Passing 150 graphic novels released, find out what the publisher currently has in the works, what’s coming in the near future, a sneak peak at the 3D animated feature film, Clockwork Girl, Arcana’s slate of interactive apps, and more. See how independent publishers make their mark in the comic book industry and blur the lines between mediums, Arcana style. Attendees will get free comics and also for free is the first in a series of “Arcana Universe” posters!
SIGNINGS:
This year, we have signings scheduled back to back throughout the convention, so if you miss your favorite creator, worry not, they’re likely appearing again later that day or the next. Below is the schedule for your viewing enjoyment.
Wednesday – PREVIEW NIGHT – July 20th
· 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
o Brooke Burgess & Dane Cypel – Becoming
o Ben Fisher & Mike Henderson – Hexen Hammers
· 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
o Frank Barbiere – Divine Intervention & Endless West
Thursday – July 21st
· 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
o Mike Kalvoda – Banshee & Straw
o Ryan Colucci – Harbor Moon
· 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
o Brooke Burgess & Dane Cypel – Becoming
o Ben Fisher & Mike Henderson – Hexen Hammers
· 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
o Erik Hendrix – SideShows
o Matt Wilson & Josh Kenfield – Scrooge and Santa
o Sean Dulaney – 51 Delta
· 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
o Frank Barbiere – Divine Intervention & Endless West
o John Barker – Dead Cell
o Mike Kalvoda – Banshee & Straw
o Ryan Colucci – Harbor Moon
· 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
o Rachel Taylor – Velvet Rope
o Siike Donnelly – Heaven’s Echo
o Alfonso Ruiz – Ezra: Egyptian Exchange (plus some of our promo art this year)
o Sean Dulaney – 51 Delta
· 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
o Brooke Burgess & Dane Cypel – Becoming
o Ben Fisher & Mike Henderson – Hexen Hammers
· 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
o Erik Hendrix – SideShows
o Matt Wilson & Josh Kenfield – Scrooge and Santa
o Frank Barbiere – Divine Intervention & Endless West
o John Barker – Dead Cell
Friday – July 22nd
· 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
o Matt Wilson & Josh Kenfield – Scrooge and Santa
o John Barker – Dead Cell
o Sean Dulaney – 51 Delta
· 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
o Siike Donnelly – Heaven’s Echo
o Aaron Nelson – Marlow
o Alfonso Ruiz – Ezra: Egyptian Exchange (plus some of our promo art this year)
o Ryan Colucci – Harbor Moon
· 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
o Brooke Burgess & Dane Cypel – Becoming
o Frank Barbiere – Divine Intervention & Endless West
o Mike Kalvoda – Banshee & Straw
· 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
o Erik Hendrix – SideShows
o Ben Fisher & Mike Henderson – Hexen Hammers
o Ryan Colucci – Harbor Moon
· 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
o Matt Wilson & Josh Kenfield – Scrooge & Santa
o John Barker – Dead Cell
o Sean Dulaney – 51 Delta
· 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
o Aaron Nelson – Marlow
o Frank Barbiere – Divine Intervention & Endless West
o Alfonso Ruiz – Ezra: Egyptian Exchange
· 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
o Erik Hendrix – SideShows
o Rachel Taylor – Velvet Rope
o Mike Kalvoda – Banshee & Straw
· 4:00 – 5:45 PM
o Nikola Jajic – Loosely Based & Devil’s Island
· 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
o Brooke Burgess & Dane Cypel – Becoming
o Ben Fisher & Mike Henderson – Hexen Hammers
· 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
o Matt Wilson & Josh Kenfield – Scrooge and Santa
o Ryan Colucci – Harbor Moon
Saturday – July 23rd
· 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
o Ben Fisher & Mike Henderson – Hexen Hammers
o Sean Dulaney – 51 Delta
· 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
o Erik Hendrix – SideShows
o Bart Thompson – Blood, Shells, & Roses
o Frank Barbiere – Divine Intervention & Endless West
o Mike Kalvoda – Banshee & Straw
o Nikola Jajic – Loosely Based & Devil’s Island
· 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
o Matt Wilson & Josh Kenfield – Scrooge and Santa
o Matt Jacobs & Shannon Eric Denton – Grunts & Grunts: War Stories
o John Barker – Dead Cell
· 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
o Brooke Burgess & Dane Cypel – Becoming
o Aaron Nelson – Marlow
o Alfonso Ruiz – Ezra : Egyptian Exchange (plus some of our promo art this year)
o Ryan Colucci – Harbor Moon
· 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
o Rachel Taylor – Velvet Rope
o Ben Fisher & Mike Henderson – Hexen Hammers
o Sean Dulaney – 51 Delta
· 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
o Erik Hendrix – SideShows
o Bart Thompson – Blood, Shells, & Roses
o Matt Jacobs & Shannon Eric Denton – Grunts & Grunts: War Stories
o Nikola Jajic – Loosely Based & Devil’s Island
· 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
o Brooke Burgess & Dane Cypel – Becoming
o Aaron Nelson – Marlow
o Mike Kalvoda – Banshee & Straw
o Ryan Colucci – Harbor Moon
· 5:00 PM – 5:45 pm
o Matt Wilson & Josh Kenfield – Scrooge & Santa
o Frank Barbiere – Divine Intervention & Endless West
o John Barker – Dead Cell
· 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
o Bart Thompson – Blood, Shells, & Roses
o Ben Fisher & Mike Henderson – Hexen Hammers
o Alfonso Ruiz – Ezra : Egyptian Exchange (plus some of our promo art this year)
Sunday – July 24th
· 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
o Matt Jacobs & Shannon Eric Denton – Grunts & Grunts: War Stories
o Ben Fisher & Mike Henderson – Hexen Hammers
· 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
o Aaron Nelson – Marlow
o Brooke Burgess & Dane Cypel – Becoming
o Frank Barbiere – Divine Intervention & Endless West
· 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
o Erik Hendrix – SideShows
o Bart Thompson – Blood, Shells, & Roses
o Mike Kalvoda – Banshee & Straw
o Matt Jacobs & Shannon Eric Denton – Grunts & Grunts: War Stories
· 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
o Rachel Taylor – Velvet Rope
o Ben Fisher & Mike Henderson – Hexen Hammers
o Alfonso Ruiz – Ezra: Egyptian Exchange (plus some of our promo art this year)
o Sean Dulaney – 51 Delta
· 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
o Erik Hendrix – SideShows
o Brooke Burgess & Dane Cypel – Becoming
o Aaron Nelson – Marlow
· 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
o Bart Thompson – Blood, Shells, & Roses
o Frank Barbiere – Divine Intervention & Endless West
o Alfonso Ruiz – Ezra: Egyptian Exchange (plus some of our promo art this year)
o Sean Dulaney – 51 Delta
