UK – Darth Vader #1 Signing
January 20, 2015 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, England, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Writer Kieron Gillen (Young Avengers, Thor, The Wicked & The Divine) appears at Orbital Comics on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM to celebrate the release of the first issue of DARTH VADER from Marvel Comics!
Orbital Comics
8 Great Newport Street, London WC2H 7JA, United Kingdom
020 7240 0591
CA – Wytches #4 Signing
January 19, 2015 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Andrew Robinson (The Fifth Beatle, Batman: Black & White) appears at Beach Ball Comics on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 5:00 PM to sign the exclusive variant cover to WYTCHES #4 from Image Comics.
Beach Ball Comics
3024 W Ball Rd Ste G, Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 826-6127
TX – Chewbacca & Friends Sign
January 14, 2015 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Texas
Actors Peter Mayhew, Mike Quinn and Margo Apostolos appear at Madness Comics & Games on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from noon till 4:00 PM to celebrate the release of Marvel’s Star Wars #1!
Margo Apostolos- Ewok Warrior (autographs $20; photo ops $10)
Mike Quinn- Nien Nunb (autographs $20; photo ops $10)
Peter Mayhew- Chewbacca (autographs $40; photo ops $20)
All three guests will be signing the new Star Wars comic for FREE! (Limit 1 per customer)
Madness Comics & Games
3000 Custer Road Suite 310. Plano, TX 75075
(972) 943-8135
CA – Star Wars #1 Sketch Party
January 8, 2015 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Tobias Gebhardt, Sebastian Kadlecik, and John Bring (Penguins vs Possums) appear at Earth-2 Comics on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 11:00 AM till 2:00 PM for a sketch party to celebrate the release of Marvel’s Star Wars #1! FREE EXCLUSIVE “ART BY TOBIAS” PRINT WITH FIRST 10 SKETCH PURCHASES
Earth-2 Comics
15017 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 386-9590
FL – Star Wars #1 Launch Party
January 8, 2015 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Florida, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Mike Perkins, Jamie Jones, Scott Blair, Ozzy Fernandez, John Rivett, and Jen Mercer appear at Heroes Haven on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM to celebrate the release of Marvel’s new Star Wars series! Get a store exclusive variant cover of the first issue with art by Perkins!
Heroes Haven
4339 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
813-269-8859
MD – Star Wars #1 Launch Party
January 5, 2015 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Comic Strips, Maryland, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Webcomics
Artist Frank Cho (Savage Wolverine, Liberty Meadows) appears at Cards Comics and Collectibles to sign the store’s exclusive variant cover of Marvel’s Star Wars #1 on Wednesday January 14, 2015 from 5:00-7:30 PM! Plus fans can get a free Skottie Young lithograph with purchase!
Other variants and party exclusive covers will be available for sale! 50% off all Star Wars back issues, TPBs, and hardcovers all day!
Cards Comics and Collectibles
100 A Chartley Drive, Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-526-7410
Planet Comicon 2015 Adds Guardians Cast Members
January 5, 2015 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Horror, Missouri, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories, Video Games, Webcomics
Planet Comicon has announced their latest additions to the guest roster for 2015:
Karen Gillan – from Doctor Who and Guardians of the Galaxy
Michael Rooker – from The Walking Dead and Guardians of the Galaxy
Scott Wilson – Herschel from The Walking Dead
J. August Richards – Deathlok from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Sean Gunn – from Guardians of the Galaxy and Gilmore Girls
Raphael Sbarge – Archie Hopper from Once Upon a Time
Steve Cardenas – from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Laura Vandervoort – from Smallville and Bitten
Grant Bowler – Joshua Nolan from Defiance
Kent McCord - from Adam-12, seaQuest DSV, Galactica 1980
And from the cast of Lost Girl: Kris Holden-Ried, Rachel Skarsten, and Emmanuelle Vaugier
Planet Comicon will be better and bigger than ever this year. We have expanded the exhibit hall for even more dealers, artists, celebrities, cosplay, and special attractions.
We’ve announced great guests with many more announcements to come. You’ll meet Hollywood stars including Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride), Stephen Amell (Arrow), John Barrowman (Arrow, Torchwood, Doctor Who), Laura Vandervoort (Smallville), Sam Witwer (Being Human), Robbie Amell (The Tomorrow People, The Flash), and many others.
We also have a great array of top comics creators on the slate. We’ve recently announced Howard Chaykin and have nearly a dozen additional comics guests to announce in the next week. So far, we’ve confirmed Tim Bradstreet (Punisher), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Katie Cook (My Little Pony), Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge), and local favorites including Jason Aaron (Thor, Star Wars).
Check out our new website for more information our guests and attractions.
MA – Star Wars Launch Party
December 26, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Massachusetts, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist John Tyler Christopher appears at The Hall of Comics on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 3:00-7:00 pm to meet fans, sign books, and sell artwork on the day Marvel’s Star Wars #1 hits the shelves! John did the art for the “action figure” and “humorous” Star Wars #1 variant covers. A representative from CBCS (Comic Book Certification Service) will be present to witness signed books and receive them for grading. Join us for what is certain to be a historic Star Wars and Marvel Comics new-release event. Co-sponsored by More Great Art. Additional Star Wars goodies – raffles, activities, etc – to be announced as the date gets closer. Stay tuned!
The Hall of Comics
3 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 485-1300
NYC – Star Wars #1 Signing
December 23, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories
Writer Jason Aaron and artist John Cassaday appear at Midtown Comics Downtown on Friday, January 16, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM to sign Star Wars #1, one of the most anticipated books of 2015!
Star Wars #1 – 01/14/14
Writer: Jason Aaron • Artist: John Cassaday
Luke Skywalker and the ragtag band of rebels fighting against the Galactic Empire are fresh off their biggest victory yet-the destruction of the massive battle station known as the Death Star. But the Empire’s not toppled yet! Join Luke along with Princess Leia, smugglers Han Solo and Chewbacca, droids C-3PO and R2-D2, and the rest of the Rebel Alliance as they strike out for freedom against the evil forces of Darth Vader and his master, the Emperor. Written by Jason Aaron (Original Sin, Thor: God of Thunder) and with art by John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men, Uncanny Avengers), this is the Star Wars saga as only Marvel Comics could make it!
-Purchase of Star Wars #1 required to attend event.
-Limit of two items signed per person.
Midtown Comics Downtown
64 Fulton Street, New York, New York 10038
NH – Star Wars Launch Party
December 23, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New Hampshire, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist John Tyler Christopher appears at Double Midnight Comics on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm to celebrate the launch of Marvel’s Star Wars series! John produced the Launch Party and Action Figure variant covers! He will have artwork and will be doing sketches!
In addition to the signing there will be specials on Star Wars merchandise and Star Wars activities!
Double Midnight Comics
245 Maple Street, Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 669-9636
