Scene on the Web: Long Beach Comic and Horror Con 2012
November 7, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Comic Books, Con Reports and Photos, Top Stories
Hero Initiative Attending Long Beach Comic and Horror Con 2012
November 2, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Horror, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories
Press Release:
HERO INITIATIVE Attends Long Beach Comic and Horror con!
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 1, 2012) –Hero Initiative, the non-profit organization that aids comic creators in need, will be attending Long Beach Comic and Horror Con this weekend, November 3rd and 4th at the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 East Ocean Boulevard.
Calling all Fantastic Four lovers! Hero will be showing off selected Fantastic Four #600 original covers at Long Beach Comic Con at booth number #213. Check them out up close and personal, and look for the auctions starting on eBay.com on Nov. 6, under seller: HeroInitiative. Don’t miss it!
In honor of the 30th anniversary of John Carpenter’s The Thing, Storm King Productions has commissioned a limited edition print for the movie featuring NEW art by local artist Dan Panosian! This limited edition print is available for $20, autographed by Dan Panosian! Only 50 copies of the print are also available autographed by JOHN CARPENTER as well at $30! Go to the Storm King booth, #913, before they run out! ALL proceeds benefit Hero Initiative!
We are having $1 sale all weekend! Yes you heard that right—ALL WEEKEND! The Ultimate Spider-Man 100 Project softcover, The New Avengers 100 Project softcover, Archie: 50 Times an American Icon softcover, Salimba, and Vision Machine are all just $1 each, limit one per item per customer while supplies last at the Hero booth!
About The Hero Initiative
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday’s creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.
Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $500,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.
For more information, please visit us at www.heroinitiative.org.
Valiant Joins the 2012 Long Beach Comic and Horror Con
November 2, 2012 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Comic Books, Convention News, Top Stories
Long Beach Comic and Horror Con (November 2012)
December 1, 2011 by marthadonato@gmail.com
Filed under Anime, California, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| Long Beach Comic & Horror Con | |
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| http://www.longbeachcomiccon. |
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| 11/03/2012 | |
| End Date | |
| 11/04/2012 | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| Long Beach Convention Center 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 400 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 10000 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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Long Beach Comic Con 2011 Con Report!
November 5, 2011 by Richard Oh
Filed under California, Comic Books, Con Reports and Photos, L.A. Sequential, Top Stories
On Halloween weekend, 2011, Long Beach Comic Con held it’s 3rd annual show. With the first year being a rousing success, and the 2nd year drawing in weaker crowds, I didn’t know what to expect. Would the drop in attendance continue, or would the show find its niche and thrive once more?
When I first arrived to the show, I noticed the sparse crowds and feared the worst. Luckily, my fears were assuaged, as the once small line suddenly grew massive closer to the opening of the show. Saturday was packed, with the show floor showcasing lots of merchandise, great artists ready to draw for fans at Artist Alley, and some celebrities scattered throughout the show floor.
With the show embracing the Halloween spirit, LBCC encouraged fans to dress up as their favorite comic heroes, and I saw a lot of people in costume. It was great to see young children coming with their parents and picking up some books. Sunday wasn’t as bad of a decrease as I expected either, and my hopes for the show grew exponentially especially given the lack of people from last year’s show.
LBCC has found a niche targeting fans and families and encouraging some great cosplay during the Halloween weekend.
Martha, Phil, and Mike have put together a great show, and I look forward to seeing this show grow even more in the following years to come. And now, onto the photos!
Welcome to LBCC 2011!
Amanda Conner going right to work, drawing the new WW!
Jon Bogdanove, Gerry Conway, and Darwyn Cooke all signing and sketching for eager fans at the Hero Initiative!
David Finch drawing the Dark Knight!
Brandon Peterson drawing a gorgeous Gambit for a lucky fan.
Whilce Portacio drawing in Artist Alley!
J. Scott Campbell inking Mohawk Storm.
Mike McKone drawing Starfire at the Hero Initiative.
Phillip Tan inkwashing a beautiful Wonder Woman.
Deadpool artist and Blindside creator Marat Mychaels sketching commissions.
Long lines abound at Artist Alley!
Fans walking about the show floor buying new comics!
Kids playing in the back of the LBCC show floor. Perfect for families!
Team Unicorn strickes a pose!
Darth Maul and Darth Vader!
Wonder Twin powers activate!
Ghostbusters and Bob's Big Boy.
Wolvie and Wonder Woman.
Henchman 21
Female Loki.
Hot zombie chicks.
Female Punisher. Hot.
Awesome Nightmare in Christmas costumes.
Superman meets the Batman family.
Best costume of the show: Krypto.
Hope to see you at the 4th annual Long Beach Comic Con!
Hero Initiative Attending Long Beach Comic and Horror Con 2011 with Darwyn Cooke and John Carpenter
October 25, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Comic Books, Convention News, Horror, Movies, Top Stories
Hero Initiative And Eisner Award-winning Darwyn Cooke At Long Beach Comic and Horror Con!
World Premiere Release of Parker: The Martini Edition
And signatures by film writer/director John Carpenter
Los Angeles, CA (October 24, 2011) Hero Initiative, the non-profit organization that helps comic creators in financial and medical need, is proud to announce its attendance at Long Beach Comic and Horror Con, October 29th and 30th at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. Hero will be hosting Eisner Award-winning writer/artist Darwyn Cooke, best known for his work on comics such as Catwoman, DC: The New Frontier, The Spirit and Richard Stark’s Parker.
And IDW Publishing’s Parker: The Martini Edition will be making its world premiere at the convention as well! This will be your first chance EVER to pick up a copy, and get it signed by the master himself! In addition, Hero Initiative will have Darwyn Cooke con-exclusive merchandise so make sure you make it to our booth, #213, and be a Hero by supporting our great cause!
And that’s not all! Legendary moviemaker John Carpenter, known for Halloween, Escape from New York, and They Live, will be doing his ONLY signing of the convention for Hero Initiative as well! John has generously agreed to autograph 250 items only. Signature vouchers will be available at the Hero Initiative booth Saturday morning, limit ONE per person, at $5 each. John will then sign at booth #913 at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Don’t miss out!
And if you like free stuff, well…you can get a FREE Ultimate Spider-Man #100 Project softcover or Transmetropolitan: All Around the World hardcover if you sign up your Ralphs Rewards card for Hero at our booth, OR drop off your old printer cartridges, cell phones or small electronics for us to redeem with Funding Factory. Please note you MUST bring your Ralphs Rewards card with you—we cannot sign you up with your phone number alone!
To find out more about Hero Initiative, check out our YouTube videos, including our most recent video featuring creators we’ve helped with support from people like you!
http://www.youtube.com/user/
Hero Initiative’s booth schedule (booth #213):
SAT., Oct. 29 (con hours 10-7)
1030-1130: Gerry Conway
1030-1230: Jon Bogdanove
1100-100: Darwyn Cooke
130-230: Marv Wolfman
230-330: Mark Waid
SUN., Oct. 30 (con hours 10-5)
1030-1130: Albert Morales
1130-1230: Darwyn Cooke
1230-230: Mike McKone
230-430: Darwyn Cooke
About The Hero Initiative:
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strict to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday’s creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment. Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $500,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visitwww.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.
Iron Man 3 Director Shane Black Appearing at Long Beach Comic and Horror Con 2011
October 21, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Comic Books, Convention News, Movies, Top Stories
Iron Man 3 Director at Long Beach!The panel will a must see for aspiring film makers and movie buffs alike in addition to fans of Iron Man who are hunting for clues to what awaits them in the upcoming Iron Man 3.
About Long Beach Comic Con
Long Beach Comic Con is an annual event held at the Long Beach Convention Center each fall. It’s a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop culture. At Long Beach Comic Con you’ll find exhibitors promoting and selling all types of related products, as well as entertaining and educational programs, guest signings, and meet & greet sessions with celebrities. Long Beach Comic Con is a production of MAD Event Management, LLC. Visit www.longbeachcomiccon.com for additional information.
About MAD Event Management
MAD Event Management is an all-purpose event planning facilitator whose principal owner has over 13 years of experience producing annual large-scale consumer conventions around the country, including Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Dallas. MAD’s capabilities include: Site Selection, Exhibit Staffing, Marketing Plans, Vendor Selection, Floor Plan Development, On-Site Execution, Sponsor Exhibitor Sales, Travel Management, Contract Development, Setup & Disassembly and Contract Coordination. Visit www.madeventmanagement.com for additional information.
