Heroes Con 2018 Adds More Guests
March 23, 2018 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, North Carolina
HeroesCon has announced more new guests for their 2018 show including Michael Golden, Joelle Jones, Jim Mahfood, Jeremy Bastian, Andy Runton, and more! HeroesCon 2018 takes place June 15-17, 2018 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
GUEST ADDITIONS:
JIM AMASH | Alter Ego magazine, Jughead, Sonic Universe, Archie and Friends
JEREMY BASTIAN | Cursed Pirate Girl, The Guild: Tink, Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard
TERESA R DAVIDSON | Sonic the Hedgehog, Archie
NAOMI FRANQUIZ | Misfit City, Bitch Planet, Power & Magic
MICHAEL GOLDEN | The Nam, Punisher, Micronauts
N STEVEN HARRIS | Wildstorm: Michael Cray, Solarman, Watson and Holmes, Aztek
JOËLLE JONES | Batman, Supergirl, Lady Killer, Mockingbird, Helheim
JACKIE LEWIS | Merry Men, Play Ball, Lion of Rora
JIM MAHFOOD | Grrl Scouts, Tank Girl, Visual Funk: the Psychedelic Adult Coloring Book
ANDY RUNTON | Owly
UKO SMITH | Heavy Metal, FX2
LARRY WATTS | Amy of Darkness, Evil Dead 2, Robyn Hood
For the most up-to-date information, check our blog, or sign up for the weekly Heroes Hotline newsletter. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
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HEROES CONVENTION was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte’s Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a “must” on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from all over the world to the Charlotte Convention Center.
Big Apple Comic Con Welcomes Wilson Cruz, Sherilyn Fenn, and Lots More in April 2018
March 15, 2018 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, New York, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television
Press Release:
Wilson Cruz, Sherilyn Fenn & More Coming To Big Apple Comic Con April 14-15!
MIKE CARBONARO’s BIG APPLE COMIC CON, New York’s longest-running Comic Book Convention, is thrilled to announce the appearance of popular media legends WILSON CRUZ (Star Trek: Discovery) and SHERILYN FENN (Twin Peaks)! Aside from these two incredible talents, BACC will have two incredible days of dozens of media celebrities, top comic book creators, writers, exhibitors, retailers, and cosplayers. All will peaceably but riotously occupy the building to entertain and edify thousands of NYC’s coolest fans!
MEDIA GUESTS
Our media guest list this year is our finest ever, bringing you a unique, star-studded experience! Meet:
WILSON CRUZ (Star Trek: Discovery, My So-Called Life)
SHERILYN FENN (Twin Peaks, Shameless)
JENNIFER CIHI (Sailor Moon, Princess Mononoke)
MICHAEL COPON (Power Rangers Time Force, One Tree Hill)
JOHN O’HURLEY (Seinfeld, Archer)
C.J. RAMONE (The Ramones)
JOHNATHON SCHAECH (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Ray Donovan)
LUA STARDUST (Professional Cosplayer, Model)
JÉNEL STEVENS (Black Panther, Luke Cage)
LARRY STORCH (The Batman/Superman Hour, F Troop – Saturday only)
TAIMAK (The Last Dragon)
ARTIST GUESTS
Comic lovers can rejoice as we have a great assortment of writers and artists from Marvel, DC, and every independent in between:
SY BARRY (The Phantom)
REILLY BROWN (Deadpool)
BOB CAMP (Ren & Stimpy)
JOHN CASSADAY (Astonishing X-Men)
SEAN CHEN (Iron Man, X-O Manowar)
PETER DAVID (The Incredible Hulk, Babylon 5)
GLENN FABRY (Preacher, The Authority)
RAMONA FRADON (Metamorpho)
JOE GIELLA (Batman)
MICHAEL GOLDEN (G.I. Joe, The Walking Dead)
BRIAN KONG (Cryptozoic Entertainment)
ELAINE LEE (Starstruck)
TOSHIO MAEDA (Urotsukidōji)
ALEX MALEEV (Daredevil, Batman)
JOHN ORLANDO (Cybergen, Gene Roddenberry’s The Universe)
ESAD RIBIC (Thor: God of Thunder)
SCOTT ROBERTS (SpongeBob Comics)
MIKE ROYER (The Demon)
MARK SCHULTZ (Xenozoic Tales, Prince Valiant)
JIM SHERMAN (Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes)
J. DAVID SPURLOCK (The Alluring Art of Margaret Brundage)
JIM STERANKO (Captain America)
ARTHUR SUYDAM (Heavy Metal, National Lampoon)
TIMOTHY TRUMAN (Grimjack, Jonah Hex)
BILLY TUCCI (Shi, Sgt. Rock)
RENEE WITTERSTAETTER (Guardians of the Galaxy)DAN FOGEL (Underground Price & Grading Guide)
PROGRAMMING & COSPLAY
Big Apple Comic Con will host an entire Saturday of exclusive programming, including an exclusive panel discussion with WILSON CRUZ (Dr. Hugh Culber, Star Trek: Discovery). Cruz is famous for being part of the Star Trek franchise’s first gay male kiss.
Also on Saturday, Big Apple Comic Con will once again present “Captain Zorikh’s Costume Contest.” For the past ten years, Captain Zorikh has brought what is known to be the most fun costume contest on the East Coast, bringing together the most amazing cosplayers and costumers for a fast-paced day of creative excellence. Come as any media character or make up your own! Also present will be professional Cosplayer LUA STARDUST.
SHOPPING
Lovers of comics, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and cosplay of all persuasions will find something for everyone while shopping for comic books, toys, posters, videos, original art, clothing & other collectibles, from the rarest as well as the newest and coolest goodies!
TICKETS
Big Apple Con, Penn Plaza Pavilion April 14th & 15th
Adults: $25 Saturday – $25 Sunday – $40 Weekend
Children 6-13: $14 per day
Children under 5: FREE
Check our website for info on our special Early Admission Package!
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Long Beach Comic Expo 2018 Programming Schedule
February 9, 2018 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Anime, California, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Cosplay, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Video Games, Webcomics
Long Beach Comic Expo 2018 has announced their programming schedule for next weekend’s convention on February 17-18th! Highlights include a spotlight on Don McGregor, Strangers Things’ Joe Keery, a trivia showdown with Mark Waid, animation legend Andrea Romano, and an examination of the Black Panther’s big screen debut.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH
COMICS, COMICS, COMICS! (ROOM 103AB)
11:00am – 12:00pm
Geeks Got Your Back
Anti-harassment has become a hot topic within the geek community over the last several years. Whether it is anti-harassment policies or grassroots awareness (such as Cosplay Is Not Consent), more and more geeks are looking for ways to make the geek community a better place to everyone. Come join us as we discuss ways in which we can all just be a little more excellent to each other.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
King of the Jungle: Don McGregor Spotlight
Acclaimed writer Don McGregor, whose groundbreaking work on Black Panther including titles such as JUNGLE ACTION lead to him be one of the inspirations for the current hit Marvel movie. McGregor makes a rare West Coast appearance as LBCE’s first ever Guest of Honor. This spotlight panel explores more than just his Panther work, including SABRE (one of the first-ever graphic novels), RAGAMUFFINS, DETECTIVES, INC., ZORRO, JAMES BOND, and NATHANIEL DUSK!
1:00pm- 2:00pm
Fanbase Press Presents: The Impact of Latinx Creators and Readers on Comics
QUINCE is a 15-issue comics series (being released in English and Spanish) about a teenager who discovers she has superpowers at her quinceañera. COMADRES Y COMICS is a podcast hosted by three Latina women hoping to highlight the role that Latinos have in the comic book industry as creators, consumers, and fans. Join QUINCE creator Sebastian Kadlecik and COMADRES Y COMICS hosts Kristen Parraz, Sara Bazan, and Jennifer Lopez; and journalist/creator Jennifer de Guzman for a discussion and Q&A session moderated by Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief).
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Juicy Ink: Tori Gedvillas Spotlight
An independent illustrator who loves to spread happiness and inspire future artists through her work, Tori Gedvillas has published over 150 videos to YouTube, and amassed a following of over 240,000 on Instagram and 160,000 on YouTube. Working across a wide variety of mediums, Tori uses YouTube and Instagram to share her work and the joy her art-school education has brought her. Discover this unique talent in Tori’s first Long Beach appearance.
3:00pm – 4:00pm
We Are HUMANOIDS: A 20th Anniversary Celebration
Legendary publisher Humanoids comes to Long Beach Comic Expo for the first time ever! Kick off the 20th anniversary celebration of Humanoids’ first publication in the U.S. and learn about the exciting plans we have for the future. New imprints! New creators! New Year! All attendees will be entered into an exclusive raffle for a chance to win free Limited Hardcover editions of some of the hottest Humanoids titles. Moebius? Jodorowsky? How can you resist? The panel will also feature a portfolio review for aspiring creators. Ask yourself… are you a “Humanoid”?
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Shelfing Yourself – Adventures in Self-publishing
Join comics entrepreneurs Buddy Scalera, Dean Haspiel, Barbara Randall Kesel and Neo Edmund for an insider’s view of the joys and perils of making your own books!
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Fanbase Press Presents: Swords, Sandals, Sorcery, and Other Worlds in Comics
A look at the “sword and sandal” genre of stories (once called “peplums”) that was a huge part of popular culture in the 1950s and ’60s – inspired by Ancient Greek and Roman mythologies – and has been reinvigorated in the modern day by the addition of sorcery and other-worldly settings. Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michele Brittany is joined by creators and experts to discuss the history of the genre and explore its legacy in stories that entertain comic book readers today.
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Modern Horror: Stories that Go Bump in the Night
For over half a century, horror comics have told smart, scary, darkly witty stories by some of the best creators in the business. Now some of those creators – including Guest of Honor Don McGregor, HIGH MOON’s David Gallaher and Steve Ellis, and writer Shannon Eric Denton (THE X-FILES)– take part in a ghastly discussion of a genre that includes ATTACK ON TITAN, THE WALKING DEAD, HELLBOY, and more! It might just give you nightmares! Parental discretion is advised.
MAIN STAGE (ROOM 104A)
10:00am – 11:00am
STRANGER THINGS’ Joe Keery VIP Event
An exclusive Q&A event with Long Beach Comic Expo special guest Joe Keery (STRANGER THINGS). *VIP ticket required*
11:00am – 12:00pm
Cosplay Comedy
Cosplay Comedy is a unique comedy show where stand-ups perform their sets in costume and in-character! See your favorite heroes and villains say all the hilarious things you WISH they’d say in pulp and on the screen. Quite possibly the nerdiest and most distinctive comedy show in LA! Featuring some of the geekiest comics from the Los Angeles comedy scene!
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Bat in the Sun Presents!
Take part in a live Q&A with the cast and crew of Bat in the Sun as they talk about upcoming projects including SUPER POWER BEAT DOWN and NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE!
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Plus-Size Cosplay: Helpful Do’s and Don’ts
Learn about proper costume fitting, design, and styles for plus-sized cosplayers, including poses that better work for plus-size people and how to flash up designs and costumes to hide embarrassing areas. We’ll be talking about the overall cosplay designs for all types of larger-sized cosplayers.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Rise of the On-Screen Black Superhero
Are BLACK PANTHER and BLACK LIGHTNING the new normal or just a momentary trend? And what about other races and ethnicities and the “white washing” seen in recent superhero and science-fiction movies? Join writers Matt Wayne (CANNON BUSTERS), Evan Narcisse (RISE OF THE BLACK PANTHER, io9), and Marc Bernardin (CASTLE ROCK, co-host of FATMAN ON BATMAN) in a thought-provoking panel led by journalist Jennifer de Guzman.
3:00pm- 4:00pm
Andrea Romano: Director of a Thousand Voices
An interactive panel with legendary voice and casting director Andrea Romano, an eight-time Emmy Award winner whose decades-long career includes BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, THE LEGEND OF KORRA, JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED, TEEN TITANS, PINKY AND THE BRAIN, and more!
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ask Mark Waid EVERYTHING
More than just a trivia panel, more than just a spotlight… or is it both? Award-winning comics writer Mark Waid (ARCHIE, AVENGERS, CAPTAIN AMERICA, KINGDOM COME, THE FLASH, SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT, and more) will answer any question, from obscure Silver Age Superman trivia to “where do you get your ideas?”
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Am I Allowed To Like ANYTHING? Loving What You Love in the Golden Age of Geek
For fans of superheroes, science fiction, animation, and cosplay, it’s a golden age. But hand-in-hand with geek domination of the popular arts has come a very hostile environment for being openly enthusiastic about your favorite things. You thought JUSTICE LEAGUE was better than THOR: RAGNAROK? Can’t wait to see a Quentin Tarantino STAR TREK? Like Superman better without the red shorts? Join writers and artists (and fellow fans) Mark Waid, Marc Bernardin, Ramon Gil, and Logan Lubera for a guilt-free celebration of the things LBCE and its attendees love most.
7:00pm
Cosplay Contest!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH
COMICS, COMICS, COMICS! (ROOM 103AB)
11:00am – 12:00pm
Hey! Kids’ Comics!
The creators of some of today’s best-known comics for kids (of all ages) take part in a memorable LBCE panel. MY LITTLE PONY’s Tony Fleecs, recent Eisner Award nominee Norm Harper (RIKKI), and Director of Programming Ivan Cohen (TEEN TITANS GO!) talk about telling stories for some of comics’ most hard-to-please readers.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
BLACK PANTHER: The Writers’ Room
With the release of BLACK PANTHER the week before Long Beach Comic Expo bringing the King of Wakanda to new prominence, we’ve gathered some of the character’s top writers – Expo Guest of Honor Don McGregor (JUNGLE ACTION and the new BLACK PANTHER ANNUAL), CREED co-screenwriter Aaron Covington (BLACK PANTHER: LONG LIVE THE KING), and Evan Narcisse (RISE OF THE BLACK PANTHER) – to talk about the excitement and challenges of telling stories of a character whose prominence and presence have gone beyond comics alone.
1:00pm- 2:00pm
To the Stars! Science Fiction
Creators with one foot in both worlds discuss the differences between creating science fiction for comic book projects and other media. With Barbara Randall Kesel, Marc Bernardin, Jennifer DeGuzman, Cecil Castellucci, and David Gallaher.
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Storytelling on the Page
The breakthrough panel from last year’s New Jersey Comic Expo makes its Long Beach debut! Top comic artists work from the same script to demonstrate – in real time – how to break down a comic book story. Gain new insights into how to both write and draw a page from beginning to end. Artists Scott Koblish (DEADPOOL), Drew Johnson (WONDER WOMAN, MIDNIGHT SOCIETY: THE BLACK LAKE), and Steve Ellis (THE ONLY LIVING BOY) work from a script by Frank Tieri (HARLEY QUINN). Hosted by Buddy Scalera (DEADPOOL) of Comic Book School. Sponsored by Marvy/Uchida markers.
MAIN STAGE (ROOM 104A)
11:30am – 12:30pm
How to Get Started in Cosplay at 30, 40, or 50 Years Old
How do I get started in this great hobby? How do I find my character? Where do I find supplies? Steve Gonzales is a 60-year-old cosplayer who has won many awards for his cosplay and wants to share his experience as an older adult starting and creating cosplays and having fun!
12:30pm – 1:30pm
The Webcomics Advocates Present: The Webcomics Gathering
Join a group of experienced web-comics creators – including Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, WAR CRY) – as they celebrate and discuss the exciting world of webcomics! Any webcomic creators in the audience will get thirty seconds to promote their comic to the crowd. All creators and fans are welcome!
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Politics and Pop Culture
How do politics and popular culture depend on each other? An in-depth discussion explores political satire, comedy sketches, and the world of politics and explores what the interconnections mean for government and pop culture going forward.
2:30pm- 3:30pm
Fanbase Press Presents: STAR WARS: Themes of Legacy
Long ago on a desert planet far, far away, audiences were first introduced to Luke Skywalker and the Jedi legacy that had been passed down through generations. This hero’s journey and its long-lasting impact have resonated with audiences on a grand scale over the past forty years in movies, television, books, comics, and more. Writers from the STAR WARS universe – among them Cecil Castellucci (MOVING TARGET: A PRINCESS LEIA ADVENTURE), legendary artist Michael Golden (who also wrote the recent STAR WARS #38), Chris Thorne (TOPPS’ STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI TRADING CARDS) and Kevin Wetmore (EMPIRE TRIUMPHANT: RACE, RELIGION AND REBELLION IN THE STAR WARS FILMS) – join Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michelle Brittany for a wide-ranging discussion.
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Cosplay Is not Consent
A panel led by sex-educator Michelle LaBelle featuring burlesque performer Tas Deville, cosplayer The Lady Kaylah, and cosplayer and fashion designer Arilith. This panel will discuss proper personal etiquette while at a convention interacting with cosplayers as well as covering consent awareness/protocol and understanding for all humans out in their personal lives. The world is changing: learn how to support your friends and be part of the solution and not the problem. *Trigger Warning* topics covered will be thorough and potentially graphic.
Long Beach Comic Expo is an annual event held at the Long Beach Convention Center each spring. 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 Expo 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. For more specific information about the show, please check out the FAQ. Long Beach Comic Expo is a MAD Event Management, LLC production.
Visit our website for more information: longbeachcomicexpo.com
North Texas Comic Book Show (February 2018)
December 7, 2017 by NorthTexasComicBookShows
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Texas
Event Details:
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| North Texas Comic Book Show – Secret Wars Reunion | |
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| 02/10/2018 | |
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| 02/11/2018 | |
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| SECRET WARS REUNION! The North Texas Comic Book Show will be featuring Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck, and John Beatty!! You don’t want to miss it. The event is a throwback to the early days of fandom when comics were still in focus. We specialize in connecting artists/creators with their fan base on a more intimate level. Guests for February’s event include: Randy Emberlin, Michael Golden, Mike Grell, Joe Rubinstein, Kevin Conrad, Phil Ortiz, Dan Fraga, Steve Erwin, Andrew Mangum, and more. Thousands and thousands of comics from the silver age and keys to current will be available. |
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| Irving Convention Center 500 West Las Colinas Boulevard Irving, TX 75039 United States Map It |
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| 100 | |
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| 1,500 | |
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| Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Randy Emberlin, Mike Grell, Michael Golden, Dan Fraga, Kevin Conrad, Joe Rubinstein, Steve Erwin, Andrew Mangum, Renee Witterstaetter, Phil Ortiz | |
Comic Book Icons Join Silicon Valley Comic Con 2017
April 13, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Convention News
Press Release:
Silicon Valley Comic Con (SVCC), Steve Wozniak’s pop culture and technology expo, today revealed its initial list of more than 25 iconic comic book authors and artist who will be in attendance for photo opportunities and special signings during the 2017 show. The second annual SVCC will be hosted at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA the weekend of April 21-23.
Among the comic book talent highlights at this year’s event include:
- Art Adams – Legendary Marvel comic book artist behind such comics as Longshot and X-Men
- Michael Golden – Former editor for Marvel and one of the most prolific comic book artists of the 1980s and 1990s
- Russ Heath – Legendary DC Comics War artist
- Bill Morrison – Eisner Award-winning cartoonist and illustrator best known for his work on Simpsons, Futurama and as a Disney illustrator
- Tony Parker – Eisner nominated comic book artist and illustrator
- Brian Pulido – Creator of cult comics “Lady Death” and “Evil Ernie”
- Scott Shaw! – Hanna Barbera cartoonist and Convention Legend
- Ryan Sook – Best known for his work on “Seven Soldiers: Zatanna,” “X-Factor” and “The Spectre”
- Joe Weems – Illustrator and Harvey Award nominated inker
- Mike Zeck – One of the most prolific comic book artists of the 1980s and creator of the famous black Spider-Man costume
Additional confirmed comic book talent include: Eric “Ebas” Basaldua, Ethan Castillo, Joyce Chin, Parnaz Gharah, Scott Koblish, Casey Leonard, Dawn McTeigue, James C. Mulligan, Mike Pascale, JP Roth, Tim Vigil, Bob Wiacek, Ron Wilson, Renee Witterstaetter, Thomas Yeates.
Additionally, Vincent Van Dahl, Tom Wyrsch and John Stanley (the team behind the Bay Area favorite, KTVU Fox Show “Creature Features”) will appear at SVCC.
A full list of SVCC guests can be found at www.svcomiccon.com/guests. To purchase tickets, visit www.svcomiccon.com/tickets and to become an exhibitor or for sponsorship opportunities, visit http://svcomiccon.com/sponsors/want-to-exhibit.
For the latest news and updates on additional celebrity guests, exhibitors, panels and events, follow @SVComicCon on Twitter.
ABOUT SILICON VALLEY COMIC CON
Silicon Valley Comic Con celebrates the Age of the Geek by bringing together America’s two greatest superheroes: pop culture and technology. Featuring top celebrities, comics, independent artists, cosplay, video game creators, consumer electronics, music and apps, Silicon Valley Comic Con is where entertainment and our electronic worlds intersect. The inaugural Silicon Valley Comic Con will be hosted at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA the weekend of April 21-23, 2017.
HeroesCon 2017 Announces Guests
February 1, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, North Carolina
HeroesCon 2017 takes place June 16-18, 2017 at the Charlotte Convention Center for the 35th anniversary show!
2017 Guests include:
TAMRA BONVILLAIN | Doom Patrol, Wayward, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
NICK BRADSHAW | Spidey, X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy
CHRIS BURNHAM | Nameless, Batman, Officer Downe
ERIC CANETE | New Avengers: Luke Cage, Amazing Spider-Man, Iron Man
WES CRAIG | Deadly Class, Blackhand Comics, Guardians of the Galaxy
KELLY SUE DECONNICK | Bitch Planet, Pretty Deadly, Captain Marvel
ULISES FARIÑAS | Judge Dredd, Motro, Star Wars: Where’s the Wookie
MATT FRACTION | Sex Criminals, Casanova, ODY-C, Hawkguy
JOSÉ LUÍS GARCIA-LÓPEZ | Wonder Woman, Batman, Deadman, Twilight, Atari Force
GERHARD | Cerebus, Little Nemo Dream Another Dream, Heavy Metal
MICHAEL GOLDEN | The Nam, Punisher, Micronauts
SANFORD GREENE | Power Man & Iron Fist, Runaways, Rotten Apple, Deadpool
CULLY HAMNER | The Question, Red, Batman
JAMES HARREN | Rumble, BPRD, Abe Sapien
CLAYTON HENRY | Incredible Hercules, Archer and Armstrong, Uncanny X-men, Suicide Squad
GREG HINKLE | Black Clouds, Airboy, The Rattler
KLAUS JANSON | Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Daredevil, Spider-Man
JOËLLE JONES | Lady Killer, Mockingbird, Hellheim
JASON LATOUR | Southern Bastards, Spider-Gwen, Loose Ends, Winter Soldier
MINDY LEE | Bounty
ANDREW MACLEAN | Head Lopper, Apocalyptigirl, Laser Wolf Attack
JIM MAHFOOD | Grrl Scouts, Tank Girl, Visual Funk: the Psychedelic Adult Coloring Book
PAUL MAYBURY | Valhalla Mad, Captain Victory, Dogs of Mars, Aqua Leung
BOB MCLEOD | New Mutants, Spider-Man, Kraven’s Last Hunt
CARY NORD | Conan, X-O Manowar, Eternal Warrior, Mutant X, Daredevil
RAMÓN PÉREZ | Hawkeye, Tale of Sand, Spider-Man
ANDREW ROBINSON | The Fifth Beatle, Dusty Star, Batman, Winter Soldier
RILEY ROSSMO | Hellblazer, Batman, Proof, Green Wake, Rasputin, Cowboy Ninja Viking
JIM RUGG |Street Angel, Supermag, Afrodisiac
TIM SALE | Captain America, Batman, Spider-Man, Catwoman
MATTEO SCALERA | Black Science, Dead Body Road, Ghosted, Hulk, Avengers
BRIAN STELFREEZE | Black Panther, Day Men, Wednesday Comics, The Ride
TY TEMPLETON | Batman, Bun Toons, American Splendor, Simpsons, MAD
CHRIS VISIONS | Dead Letters, Spider-Gwen, Scarlet Witch, Devils on the Levee
SKOTTIE YOUNG | I Hate Fairyland, Rocket Racoon, Fortunately the Milk, Oz
MIKE ZECK | Secret Wars, Punisher, Captain America
RSVP on the Facebook event page!
For the most up-to-date information, check our blog, or sign up for the weekly Heroes Hotline newsletter. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
BUYING AN ADVANCE PASS MEANS YOU’LL GET ANY ADVANCE INCENTIVES WE OFFER, FREE!
ENTRY WILL BE $25: FRI $25: SAT $20: SUN / AT THE SHOW ITSELF, SO YOU SAVE AS MUCH AS $20 BY PURCHASING ADVANCE PASSES TODAY! TICKETS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WE MAY CREDIT AN UNUSABLE TICKET TOWARD FUTURE TICKET PURCHASES.
HEROES CONVENTION was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte’s Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a “must” on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from all over the world to the Charlotte Convention Center.
Great Philadelphia Comic Con Announces 2017 Guests
January 10, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Anime, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Horror, Movies, Other, Pennsylvania, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories, Video Games, Webcomics
Press Release:
Come and ‘Get UR Geek On!’ at the largest independently run Pop Culture Convention in PA! With over 150,000 Sq ft of show, there is something for everyone! Dozens of Artists, Vendors, Media and Cosplay Guests and Events, including: Panels Gaming Contests Door Prizes Film + TV Screening Events And Much More! Guests include:
Marina Sirtis
Born to Greek parents who did not want her to become an actress. As soon as Marina completed high school, she applied to the Guild Hall School of Music and Drama secretly. After her graduation, she worked in musical theater, repertory and television. In 1986, she moved to Los Angeles, California. For six months, she auditioned for parts but was unsuccessful. Just before she planned to go back home, she got the part of Counselor Deanna Troi in “Star Trek: The Next Generation”.
Bruce Boxleitner
As one of Hollywood’s leading men, Bruce Boxleitner has starred in a major motion picture franchise, numerous feature films, several popular television series, produced a major network film and TV series, performed on Broadway, and authored two science fiction novels.
John Wesley Shipp
John played Barry Allen aka The Flash in the CBS sci-fi adventure series “The Flash” (1990-1991), he then went on to play on the WB’s hit drama “Dawson’s Creek,” as Dawson’s dreamer dad Mitch Leery. Most recently he has returned to sci-fi by playing Henry Allen, the father of Barry Allen on the hit CW show “The Flash”.
Mike Zeck
Mike’s comics series and covers have influenced generations of artists, and one would have to argue which of Mike’s series has been the most influential, or most deeply embossed in our pop culture.
Zeck’s groundbreaking six part story “Kraven’s Last Hunt,” with J.M. Dematteis and Bob McLeod is the definitive Kraven the Hunter story and took the Spider-Man character to a whole new level, and has been touted by readers as the “Greatest Spider-Man story of all time,” in recent polls.
His work with writer Steven Grant on the Punisher Limited Series–collected as “Circle of Blood”—set the standard for the look and feel of the character and propelled the Punisher to flagship character status at Marvel. Along with air-brush artist Phil Zimelman, Mike has created some of the most recognizable painted images of the Punisher.
The 12-issue Series “Secret Wars,” was a monumental success, and Zeck’s design for Spider-Man’s black costume is still recognizable and indelible to this day. Spider-Man wore the costume temporarily, and it still lives on in the form of the super-villain, Venom.
Zeck’s work has also graced the pages and covers of “Captain America,” “Master of Kung Fu,” “Aquaman,” “Batman,” “Legends of the DC Universe,” “Green Lantern,” “G.I. Joe,” “G.I. Joe: Special Missions,” “Lobo,” “Deathstroke The Terminator,” “The Eliminator,” “Damned” and many other titles
Jim Shooter
A United States writer, occasional fill-in artist, editor, and publisher for various comic books. Shooter began selling stories to DC Comics for their Legion of Super-Heroes title when he was only 13. He eventually succeeded Archie Goodwin to become the controversial ninth editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics from 1978 to 1987.
After leaving Marvel, he fronted an effort to purchase the floundering publisher from its corporate ownership, losing out at the last minute to Ronald Perelman’s slightly higher bid. He then founded a new company, Voyager Communications, which published comics under the Valiant Comics banner.
Jim will be appearing Friday and Saturday Only!
Michael Golden
Michael Golden is an American comic book artist and writer best known for his late-1970s work on Marvel Comics’ The Micronauts, as well as his co-creation of the characters Rogue and Bucky O’Hare. His work is known to have influenced the style of artist Arthur Adams.
Ty Templeton
Ty has worked on titles for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Bongo Comics, and Moonstone Books, including Batman Adventures, The Simpsons and many others. He also created his own graphic novel, Bigg Time, published by DC Comics’ mature readers imprint, Vertigo.
He was recently editor of an independent Canadian comic company, Mr. Comics. Recent work includes writing and drawing stories for DC’s Batman 66, based on the 1960s television series. He teaches classes in comic book writing and drawing, known as “Ty Templeton’s Comic Book Boot Camp”.
Graham Nolan
Okay, here’s the truth in a nutshell… he grew up between Long Beach, NY and Indian Harbour Beach, FL. Went 2 years to the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, couldn’t afford to graduate. Started working in advertising waiting for big break in comics.
Break came at DC Comics when one of his teachers, Sal Amendola, who was the talent coordinator there, bought two of his school assignments to run in “New Talent Showcase.”
Started picking up more assignments from DC, Marvel and Eclipse Comics eventually leading to a 6 year run illustrating Batman in “Detective Comics” and co-creating the villain, Bane. In 1998 he wrote, illustrated and self-published, “Monster Island.”
Bob Camp
Bob started his animation career as a designer for animated series such as ThunderCats, Silverhawks, TigerSharks, and several other series produced by Rankin/Bass. He then worked as a designer on The Real Ghostbusters for DiC, and later as a storyboard artist on Tiny Toon Adventures for Warner Bros. Television. He was a co-founder of and director for Spümcø, the animation studio that created The Ren & Stimpy Show.
JK Woodward
J.K. Woodward started his professional comics career in 2003 when he collaborated with A. David Lewis on the indie comic Mortal Coils. When Peter David was re-launching his creator owned series Fallen Angel at IDW, James was a natural choice for Peter’s dark world of magic, violence and redemption. His last sequential art project was the Star Trek/Doctor Who crossover, Assimilation 2 and he is currently handling the art for Harlan Ellison’s City on the Edge of Forever.
Wil Traval
Wil can currently be seen as ‘Will Simpson’ on the Netflix original series Marvel’s “Jessica Jones” and will play DC character ‘Human Target’ in the upcoming season of CW’s “Arrow” Wil is a dynamic actor who has had a successful career both in the US and in his native Australia. He has guest starred in several other series including ABC’s hit “Once Upon A Time” as Sheriff of Nottingham.
Bryce Papenbrook
Bryce Papenbrook has been a professional voice over artist since the age of eight. He was introduced to the voice acting scene by his father, Bob Papenbrook, and has continued the trade in his footsteps.
Bryce has performed in numerous video games, cartoons, and television shows. Some recent roles include Eren in Attack on Titan, Kirito in Sword Art Online & Sword Art Online II, Shirou Emiya in Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works, Meliodas in The Seven Deadly Sins, Rin Okumura in Blue Exorcist, Chooki & Lydendor in Tenkai Knights, Red in Pokémon Origins, Machina Kunagiri in Final Fantasy Type-0, Masaomi Kida in Durarara!! & Durarara!! X2, just to name a few.
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North Texas Comic Book Show (January 2017)
November 30, 2016 by NorthTexasComicBookShows
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Texas
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| January 2017 North Texas Comic Book Show w/ Wolfman & Perez | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.comicbooksdallas. |
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| This convention will take place: | |
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| Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 01/28/2017 | |
| End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 01/29/2017 | |
| About This Convention | |
| Dallas comic book show held at Fair Park in Dallas on January 28th & 29th, 2017. Thousands and thousands of comics, collectibles, and toys will be available. CGC facilitator on site. Special guests: George Perez – guest of honor, legendary artist known for his work on New Teen Titans and Wonder Woman. Marv Wolfman – acclaimed writer known for his work on Tomb of Dracula, New Teen Titans, and Deathstroke. Graham Nolan – co-creator of Bane and Batman artist. Michael Golden – celebrated artist known for his work on The Micronauts. Bob McLeod – co-creator of The New Mutants. Scott Hanna – one of the hardest working inkers in the business, extensive credits. OMINOUS PRESS – we’ll be joined by the art team of Ominous Press including Tom Raney, Andy Smith, and Bart Sears. Steve Erwin – Deathstroke The Terminator artist and recently released IDW comic adaptation of Robert Heinlein’s City of the Galaxy. Carl Potts – former executive editor at Marvel Comics and creator of Alien Legion. Bob Budiansky – Transformers artist and former editor at Marvel Comics. The two day North Texas Comic Book Show will be held in the Embarcadero Building at Fair Park in Dallas. Easy access via I-30 in downtown Dallas. Tickets will go on sale at the end of November. |
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| Venue Name and Address | |
| Embarcadero Building at Fair Park 1229 Admiral Nimitz Circle Dallas, TX 75210 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 125 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 1,500 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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| Guests | |
| George Perez, Marv Wolfman, Graham Nolan, Michael Golden, Bob McLeod, Carl Potts, Scott Hanna, Tom Raney, Andy Smith, Bart Sears, Bob Budiansky, Steve Erwin, Ominous Press | |
Baltimore Comic-Con 2017 Tickets Now On-Sale
November 23, 2016 by Colin Solan
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Maryland, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Webcomics
Press Release:
Baltimore Comic-Con is pleased to present our fans with an early holiday gift — tickets will be on sale from Black Friday to Christmas at a discount rate for next year’s show, taking place the weekend of September 22-24, 2017 at the Baltimore Convention Center in downtown Baltimore.
- Weekend
- Friday only
- Saturday only
- Sunday only
- VIP*
As always, children 10 and under are free for general admission with a paid adult general admission!
* VIP packages are a separate purchase from General Admission tickets (which will be required to participate in any VIP offerings). VIP ticket holders receive exclusive early admission to all three days of the show, as well as a gift package that includes a show t-shirt, the 2017 Baltimore Comic-Con yearbook, and more!
“Every year, we get asked if we can provide tickets early enough for holiday gifts or Valentine’s Day gifts or birthday gifts, but we have been unable to make that happen… until now!” said Marc Nathan, show promoter for the Baltimore Comic-Con. “We’re thrilled to announce that, through the holiday weekend, tickets are available for our 2017 event at a discounted rate and, if you’ve peeked at our website, you know our our guest list is already growing with some great new and returning guests, CGC is with us again to do on-site grading, and we began selling our 2017 show floor space to exhibitors and retailers before last year’s show even ended.”
First guests include: Jeremy Bastian (Cursed Pirate Girl), Reilly Brown (Slapstick), Mark Buckingham (Everafter: From the Pages of Fables), Dave Bullock (The Rocketeer at War), Jim Calafiore (Surviving Megalopolis), Howard Chaykin (Midnight of the Soul); Frank Cho (Skybourne), Steve Conley (The Middle Age), Amanda Conner (Harley Quinn), Todd Dezago (The Perhapanauts), David Finch (Batman), Meredith Finch (Catwoman: Election Night), Ramona Fradon (Convergence: Plastic Man and the Freedom Fighters), Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman), Michael Golden (Doctor Strange), Scott Hanna (Wonder Woman), Dean Haspiel (Dark Horse Presents), Klaus Janson (Dark Knight III: The Master Race), Kazu Kibuishi (Harry Potter covers), Matt Kindt (Ninjak), Sharlene Kindt (Dept. H), Tom King (Batman), Barry Kitson (Avengers), Hope Larson (Batgirl), David Marquez (Civil War II), Mike McKone (Old Man Logan), Mike Mignola (Hellboy), Mark Morales (Deathstroke), Greg Pak (The Totally Awesome Hulk), Jimmy Palmiotti (Harley Quinn), Paul Pelletier (Cyborg), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Brandon Peterson (Revolution), Tom Raney (Invincible Iron Man), Don Rosa (Donald Duck), Craig Rousseau (The Perhapanauts), Andy Runton (Owly), Julie Fujii Sakai (Peanuts: A Tribute to Charles M. Schulz); Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo); Stuart Sayger (Krampus: Shadow of Saint Nicholas), Louise Simonson (Faith); Walter Simonson (Ragnarok); Rob Stull (Executive Assistant: Orchid), Peter Tomasi (Superman), Billy Tucci (Shi), James Tynion IV (Detective Comics), Ethan Van Sciver (Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps), Mark Waid (Avengers), Renee Witterstaetter (Joe Jusko: Maelstrom), and Rich Woodall (Kyrra: Alien Jungle Girl).
Visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com/
East Coast Comicon (April 2017)
September 12, 2016 by Citizen Cliff
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, New Jersey
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| East Coast Comicon | |
| Convention Website Address | |
| http://www.eastcoastcomicon. |
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| Start Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 04/29/2017 | |
| End Date (Format mm/dd/yyyy) | |
| 04/30/2017 | |
| About This Convention | |
| East Coast Comicon is New Jersey’s largest comic con, located just 15 minutes from midtown NYC. While we do feature several media guests, our focus is on comics. Our show features some of the best comic dealers in the North East as well as top comic creator guests. We have a great display of TV and movie vehicles and a cosplay contest with cash prizes. There’s also a Kids Love Comics section for young comic fans to learn how to draw and make comics. | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| Meadowlands Exposition Center 355 Plaza Dr. Secaucus,, NJ 07094 United States Map It |
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| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | |
| 300 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 9,000 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
| Comic Books | |
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| Guests | |
| Marv Wolfman, Mike Zeck, David Walker, Michael Golden, Mike Grell, Stan Sakai, Simon Bisley, José Luis García-López, Joe Jusko, | |
