CA – Zombification Process Art Show
July 26, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Art Show, California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Jeffrey Brown opens an exhibition of art at Secret Headquarters on Friday, July 29th from 7- 9pm!
Secret Headquarters
3817 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
CA – The Wolf Launch Party
July 7, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Art Show, California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Tom Neely signs on Friday, July 8th from 8pm – 10pm at Secret Headquarters!
The Wolf is a new graphic novel by Los Angeles-based painter-cartoonist Tom Neely. The book tells a simple love story, but one woven with surrealist horror, werewolf lore and its own brand of nightmare logic. With The Wolf, Neely progresses from the traditional cartooning style he showed off in his previous books, The Blot and Brilliantly Ham-Fisted, to a form that blends comics-style storytelling with a fine arts approach to imagery. The ultimate effect is equal parts touching and chilling.
Secret Headquarters
3817 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
CA – Level Up Signing
June 15, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Webcomics
GENE YANG & THIEN PHAM sign at Secret Headquarters on Friday, June 17th from 7pm – 9pm!
Join us in celebrating the release of “American Born Chinese” writer Gene Yang and artist Thien Pham’s new graphic novel, “Level Up”. Stop by this Friday to have a drink and get your book signed!
A rundown of the new book:
“Smackdown! Video Games vs. Medical School!
Which will win the battle for our hero’s attention in Gene Luen Yang’s new graphic novel?
Dennis Ouyang lives in the shadow of his parents’ high expectations. They want him to go to med school and become a doctor. Dennis just wants to play video games—and he might actually be good enough to do it professionally. But four adorable, bossy, and occasionally terrifying angels arrive just in time to lead Dennis back onto the straight and narrow: the path to gastroenterology. It’s all part of the plan, they tell him. But is it?
This powerful piece of magical realism brings into sharp relief the conflict many teens face between pursuing their dreams and living their parents’. Partnered with the deceptively simple, cute art of newcomer Thien Pham, Gene Yang has returned to the subject he revolutionized with American Born Chinese. Whimsical and serious by turns, Level Up is a new look at the tale that Yang has made his own: coming of age as an Asian American.”
Secret Headquarters
3817 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
CA – Life with Mr. Dangerous Signing
June 8, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER signs at Secret Headquarters on Friday, June 10th from 7pm – 9pm.
Come celebrate the release of Paul Hornschemeier’s new book, “Life with Mr. Dangerous”! Join Paul and the SHQ gang for drinks, book signing, and good times. It’ll be Paul’s only Southern California stop until Comic-con, so don’t miss it!
Secret Headquarters
3817 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
CA – Octopus Pie Signing
July 14, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Webcomics
MEREDITH GRAN and several friends sign THIS Thursday July 15th from 7pm – 9pm at Secret Headquarters.
Meredith Gran’s OCTOPUS PIE debuted in 2007 and quickly developed a large fan base, making it one of the most popular comics on the Internet. The webcomic follows the adventures of nerdy and acerbic Eve Ning, who lives with her long-lost childhood friend (and perpetual happy stoner), Hanna, in Brooklyn. Initially published three times a week, and now posted in collected “episodes,” the stories and world of OCTOPUS PIE have developed over hundreds of strips. Now the first two years of the comic are collected in the beautiful Villard trade paperback OCTOPUS PIE: There Are No Stars In Brooklyn.
In the twilight zone between college and the adult world lies the sardonic, witty, maddening and sometimes melancholy terrain that Gran’s addictive comic OCTOPUS PIE maps with devastating, drop-dead-funny accuracy. Crazed childhood rivals, art world hipsters, Eve’s meddlesome mom, and boyfriends past and present crowd their lives. These alternately hilarious and thoughtful vignettes of twenty-something life will ring true to any reader, and sharp situational humor and crazy characters give OCTOPUS PIE a unique charm that’s hard to resist.
A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, Gran is influenced by her experiences in Brooklyn, where she lived until she moved to Portland, Oregon (in a neighborhood that reminds her of her old home). She’s also made a name for herself within the webcomics community, organizing the first-ever webcomics convention of its kind, Webcomics Weekend in New England. The second annual convention takes place this November.
Join your favorite webcartoonists – including LA locals and visitors from afar – for a night of fun on Sunset Boulevard!
Featuring appearances by:
Jorge Cham (Piled Higher and Deeper)
Meredith Gran (Octopus Pie)
Dave Kellett (Sheldon)
David Malki (Wondermark)
R. Stevens (Diesel Sweeties)
Zach Weiner (Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal)
Come for the fine drinks and stay for the even finer conversation! Get things signed! Make startling confessions!
This Thursday night at Secret Headquarters (3817 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026)
CA – Art of Lisa Hanawalt Show
January 31, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Friday February 5th Secret Headquarters presents
The Art of LISA HANAWALT
Lisa Hanawalt is some girl from Palo Alto, CA who has a fancy art degree from UCLA. When Lisa isn’t seen drawing at the Buenaventura booth, or freezing in New York, she can be found creating work for The Believer, McSweeney’s, Vice Magazine, etc. The Secret Headquarters team thinks Hanawalt’s work is top notch amazing.
Do not fool around here – get into it!
Join the talented Lisa Hanawalt for a drink or two as she discusses the merits of Indiana Jones and the craft of hand painted picture frames.
Friday February 5th from 8 – 10pm
SECRET HEADQUARTERS, 3817 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
CA – The Art of Mike Mignola Exhibit
November 30, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Horror, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Mike Mignola appears at Secret Headquarters
Secret Headquarters is proud to present
The Art of MIKE MIGNOLA
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Friday December 4th
We, at Secret Headquarters, could not be more excited to present the artwork of Eisner award winner: Mike Mignola.
Secret Headquarters will have original artwork by Mignola on display one night ONLY.
This Friday December 4th.
SHQ will also be offering a limited edition Mignola illustrated letterpress print made specifically for this show. The prints feature never before seen Hellboy artwork by Mike Mignola with color supervision by Dave Stewart. These 3 color letterpress prints have been beautifully made by Aardvark Letterpress of Los Angeles.
One Night Only
Friday December 4th from 8 – 10pm
Complimentary wine provided by: BEAR FLAG
SECRET HEADQUARTERS, 3817 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
CA – Mouse Guard Signing
September 25, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
David Petersen signs on Oct 1st
A book signing with MOUSE GUARD creator David Petersen
Thursday Oct 1st
David Petersen was born in 1977. His artistic career soon followed. A steady diet of cartoons, comics and tree climbing fed his imagination and is what still inspires his work today. David was the 2007 Russ Manning Award recipient for Most Promising Newcomer, and in 2008, won Eisner Awards for Best Publication for Kids (Mouse Guard Fall 1152) and Best Graphic Album – Reprint (Mouse Guard Fall 1152 hardcover). He received his BFA in Printmaking from Eastern Michigan University where he met his wife, Julia. They continue to reside in Michigan with their dog, Autumn.
Please join David Petersen for a discussion on the current trends in mouse fashion and a drink or two
Thursday October 1st from 7 – 9pm
Secret Headquarters, 3817 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90026
CA – Attack From Space
September 3, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Jon Vermilyea at Secret Headquarters
ATTACK FROM SPACE
Art and New Silkscreen Book
by JON VERMILYEA
Friday September 4th at 8pm
Jon Vermilyea is some guy from Brooklyn who studied cartooning at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. This is where Vermilyea accepted one of his first honors by being voted Most Scientific by his classmates. Truly one of the more coveted School of Visual Arts accolades to be bestowed…
When Jon isn’t teaching the youth about the values of nutrition with his illustrated Breakfast Crew pamphlets he can be found creating work for PictureBox, Fanatgraphics, Vice Magazine and Mishka clothing to name a few of his prestigious clients…
Please join the talented Jon Vermilyea for a spirited debate on the merits of sweaty pizza and a drink or two THIS Friday September 4th
from 8 – 10pm
JON VERMILYEA
SECRET HEADQUARTERS, 3817 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
