HeroesCon 2017 Welcomes DMC, Tony Harris & More

HeroesCon has announced more new guests for their 35th anniversary show including Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Tony Harris, Paul Jenkins, Paul Azaceta, John Timms, Ron Marz, Budd Root, Ron Salas, and more! HeroesCon 2017 takes place June 16-18, 2017 at the Charlotte Convention Center.

PAUL AZACETA | Outcast, Graveyard of Empires, X-Men, Spider-Man
DUANE BALLENGER | Haunted Samidge, Uptight, Wide Awake 666
JARED CULLUM | Jim Henson’s The Storyteller, Pea Green Coffee Cup
MASON DICKERSON | Take-Out Deluxe, Los Tres Perdidos, Peach Tree, Patty Island
DMC | Darryl Makes Comics, Run-DMC
JOHN FLOYD | Django Unchained, Batman: Lovers and Madmen, Rune
JORDAN GIBSON | America, Howard the Duck
TONY HARRIS | Blood Blister, Starman, JSA, Ex Machina, C-3PO
PAUL JENKINS | Alters, Hellblazer, Inhumans, Hellshock
JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER | DAWN, Harley Quinn, Wolverine & The Black Cat: Claws, Conan, Red Sonja
RON MARZ | Skylanders, Witchblade, Green Lantern, Ominous Press
BRAD MCGINTY | MadBalls, GLORP Gum, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Battle Zoo
BRIAN REBER | Bloodshot Reborn, Ninjak, Archer and Armstrong
BUDD ROOT | Cavewoman
RON SALAS | Six Million Dollar Man, Northguard, Prince Valiant, Amazing Spider-Man
BRIAN “SMITTY” SMITH | Tree Mail, The Castoffs, The Stuff of Legend
ANDY SURIANO | Cosmic Scoundrels, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Samurai Jack
JOHN TIMMS | Harley Quinn

CANCELLATIONS: Garry Browne, Chris Burnham, Wes Craig, Frazetta Girls, Klaus Janson, Joelle Jones, Riley Rossmo, Tim Sale

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TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

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.

HeroesCon 2017 Adds More Guests

HeroesCon has announced more new guests for their 35th anniversary show including Ben Caldwell, Brenden Fletcher, Cameron Stewart, Craig Hamilton, Dave Dorman, Ivan Brandon, Paulina Ganucheau, Sean Galloway, Thomas Yeates, and more! HeroesCon 2017 takes place June 16-18, 2017 at the Charlotte Convention Center.

JOSH BLAYLOCK | Devil’s Due, Mercy Sparx
IVAN BRANDON | Black Cloud, Drifter, Viking
CHUCK BROWN | Choosing Sides, BitterRoot, Femme Magnifique
BEN CALDWELL | Prez, A-Force, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Dare Detectives
CHRIS CAMPANA | First World
ADELSO CORONA | Deadpool Corps, Hawk & Dove, Brigade
DAVE DORMAN | Star Wars, Aliens, The Wasted Lands
NICK FILARDI | Powers, Heartthrob, Cave Carson, Helheim
BRENDEN FLETCHER | Motor Crush, Batgirl, Gotham Academy, Power Rangers: Pink
NATHAN FOX | Vertigo SFX, Captain Victory, Dogs of War, Haunt, DMZ
SEAN GALLOWAY | Spectacular Spider-Man: Lead Character Designer, Teen Titans Go!, Superman
PAULINA GANUCHEAU | Zodiac Starforce, Another Castle, Gwenpool
KENDALL GOODE | The Doorman
CRAIG HAMILTON | Aquaman, Starman, Fables, The Spectre
SHERARD JACKSON | Galaxies For Hire, Empty Zone, Minirauders
AUSTIN JANOWSKY | Iron Man: The End, Satellite Falling, Red Sonja, Divine Retribution
ARVELL JONES | All-Star Squadron, Iron Fist, Deathlok, Thor, Iron Man, Luke Cage
NATE LOVETT | Champions of Odd Lake, Kyraa: Alien Jungle Girl, Paw Patrol, Rusty Rivets
JAMES LYLE | Grimm Fairy Tales, Game of Horror, Abraham’s Journey
TOM LYLE | Spider-Man, Robin, Punisher, Batman
CHRISTOPHER MOELLER | Lucifer, Iron Empires, Magic: The Gathering
JAMES PATRICK | Batman, Harley Quinn, Green Arrow
JOHN ROSE | Snuffy Smith
NIKKI RYAN | The Family Trade
K LYNN SMITH | Plume
J. DAVID SPURLOCK | Vanguard Publishing
CAMERON STEWART | Motor Crush, Batgirl, Fight Club 2, Seaguy, The Other Side
JUSTIN STEWART | Kentucky Kaiju, Grrl Scouts: Magic Socks, Howard the Human
KEVIN STOKES | Pathfinder, Deadman, Tiger Style, Jimmy Olsen, Splitsville
JOHN VAN FLEET | Batman, Typhoid, The X-Files
GUS VASQUEZ | Big Hero 6, Suicide Squad, The Flash
CHRIS WALKER | Publisher Arena Comics, Tiger Style, Splitsville, Raptor
MATT WEBB | Flesh and Blood, Next Men, Hawkman, Star Trek
MARCUS WILLIAMS | Tuskegee Heirs: Flames of Destiny
THOMAS YEATES | Tarzan, Prince Valiant, Zorro, Conan

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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!

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

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.

MA – Boston Pops Celebrates John Williams

Be a part of Boston Pops history as conductor Keith Lockhart and special guest Karen Allen celebrate the legacy of the Laureate Conductor, John Williams on April 7-8, 2017. This concert will include over 55 years of material from John’s six decades as a film composer and will be recorded for a CD release in the spring. This is your chance to hear not just the great classics, but the rarities like Goodbye, Mr. Chips and Towering Inferno. Tickets available online now!

Ticket price includes one complimentary John Williams Tribute CD for every two tickets purchased. CDs will be sent out in May.
Please note: seating for this concert will be theatre-style (not tables) on the floor.

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Boston Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA 02115
617-266-1492

TX – FCBD: Tony Harris Signing

Eisner Award winning comic artist Tony Harris (Starman, Ex Machina, Blood Blister) appears at All-Star Comics on Saturday, May 6, 2017 to celebrate Free Comic Book Day!

Tony will be here signing autographs, doing commissions and just hanging out and talking to fans. Feel free to ask us about his commission prices.

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All-Star Comics
3520 FM 365, Nederland, TX, 77627
(409) 724-6077

ID10T Fest Brings Together Music, Comedy & Comics

Press Release:

Join us at ID10T Music Festival + Comic Conival on June 24th & 25th in Silicon Valley for a weekend of music, comics, gaming, comedy, technology and pop culture. Created and hosted by Chris Hardwick.

Mainstage: Weezer, Girl Talk, TV On The Radio, OK Go, Lord Huron, Car Seat Headrest, Animal Collective, Crystal Castles, The Mowgli’s, Ron Gallo,Robert DeLong, Mothers

Mad Decent Dance Tent: Madeon, ZEDS DEAD, Jai Wolf, TroyBoi,GRYFFIN, PARTY FAVOR, Ape Drums, DJ 4B, WAX MOTIF

Comedy Stage: Demetri Martin, Nikki Glaser, Michael Che, Michael Ian Black, Garfunkel & Oates, Brian Posehn, Hampton Yount, Yassir Lester, Matt Braunger hosted by April Richardson

PLUS:
– Daytime panel programming
– Autograph signings
– Over 50 of today’s best comic book artists & creators including: Ande Parks, Andrew Robinson, Andy Belanger, Babs Tarr, Becky Cloonan, Cameron Stewart, Chris Burnham, Farel Dalrymple, Garry Brown, Gerry Duggan, Ivan Brandon, Jason Shawn Alexander, Matt Wilson, Matteo Scalera, Mick Gray, Nick Dragotta, Phil Noto, Rick Remender, Shawn Martinbrough, Wes Craig 
– Live podcasts featuring the Nerdist podcast
– Interactive comic conival with rides, games & more
– Massive outdoor exhibitor village
– Artisan marketplace

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Tickets on sale Friday March 10th at 10am at www.id10tfest.com

CA – The Official Making of Big Trouble In Little China Signing

Horror legend John Carpenter (Halloween, Escape from New York, The Thing) appears at the Grove’s Barnes & Noble with co-authors Tara Bennett and Paul Terry on Saturday February 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM to sign THE OFFICIAL MAKING OF BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA.

This is a wristbanded event.
A wristband will be issued to customers who purchase
The Art Of Big Trouble in Little China or The Official Making Of Big Trouble In Little China from Barnes & Noble at The Grove beginning February 25th at 9am

• Limit 1 wristband per book
• No memorabilia please
• Check Back for more Details as they Become Available

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Barnes & Noble – The Grove
189 The Grove Dr, Ste K 30, Los Angeles, California 90036
(323) 525-0270

CA – John Carpenter’s Tales for a HalloweeNight Signing

John & Sandy Carpenter as well as their band of misfits: Tim Bradstreet, Deirdre Brooks, Steve Hoveke, Amanda Deibert, James Ninness, Cat Staggs, and more sign at Golden Apple Comics on Saturday October 15, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Tickets available at the link…

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Golden Apple Comics
7018 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-658-6047

CA – Komic-Kazi Sushi

Hang out with artists Andrew C. Robinson, Cully Hamner, and Dan Panosian over at the Marriott Marquis on Friday, July 22, 2016 from 7:30 – 8:30 PM! They’ll be enjoying some Iconic Wines and perhaps drawing and signing. Presented by Essential Sequential (SDCC Booth #4807).

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Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-1500

PA – John Carpenter Performs

Horror Master John Carpenter (Halloween, Big Trouble in Little China, The Thing) appears at the Keswick Theatre on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 8:00 PM for a performance of his music.

Press Release:

John Carpenter has inspired countless musicians since his earliest minimal, synth-based film scores. The themes to his features like Assault on Precinct 13, Halloween, and Escape from New York have remained instantly recognizable since he penned them nearly four decades ago. In February 2015, Sacred Bones released his first solo record of non-soundtrack music, Lost Themes, to overwhelming critical success. The Horror Master proved that not only could he perfectly score his own films — he could also score the movies in your mind.

On Halloween 2014, the director and composer John Carpenter introduced the world to the next phase of his career with “Vortex,” the first single from Lost Themes, his first-ever solo record. In the months that followed, Lost Themes rightfully returned Carpenter to the forefront of the discussion of music and film’s crucial intersection. Carpenter’s foundational primacy and lasting influence on genre score work was both rediscovered and reaffirmed. Carpenter’s first recording of non-soundtrack work achieved numerous international milestones, including NPR First Listen; features in dozens of press outlets including the Los Angeles Times, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Guardian; three magazine covers; and Top 200 chart success in the U.S. and the U.K. The album was also a milemarker in its label’s catalog being one of the best selling albums in Sacred Bones’ eight-year history. So widespread was the acclaim for Lost Themes, that the composer was moved to embark on something he had never before entertained – playing his music live in front of an audience.

2016 will host the first ever John Carpenter tour and in true Carpenter spirit, a sequel to Lost Themes: Lost Themes II. The follow-up brings quite a few noticeable changes to the process, which result in an even more cohesive record. Lost Themes’ cowriters Cody Carpenter (John’s son) and Daniel Davies (John’s godson) both returned. Cody was recently also heard as a composer for Showtime’s Masters of Horror series (Cigarette Burns and Pro-Life), and NBC’s Zoo. Davies was a composer for NBC’s Zoo, as well as the motion picture Condemned. All three brought in sketches and worked together in the same city, a luxury they weren’t afforded on the first Lost Themes. The result was a more focused effort, one that was completed on a compressed schedule — not unlike Carpenter’s classic, notoriously low-budget early films.

The musical world of Lost Themes II is also a wider one than that of its predecessor. More electric and acoustic guitar help flesh out the songs, still driven by Carpenter’s trademark minimal synth. This manifests itself brilliantly in songs like lead single “Distant Dream,” which hitches a familiar Carpenterian beat to an expressive drum performance and rides it to a thrilling conclusion. The eerie “Angel’s Asylum” lets an ethereal synth line command the first three-quarters of the song, before turning over the melody to an acoustic guitar, and “Virtual Survivor” delivers a blast of the sci-fi menace that characterized his great scores for films like Assault on Precinct 13 and They Live. Lost Themes II delivers eleven compelling new tracks for which fans can continue to score the movies in their minds.

Keep your eyes peeled for John and his co-writers to hit the road next year performing both lost and newly found themes, in addition to retrospective work from Mr. Carpenter’s multi-generational career. Lost Themes II will be released on April 1st, 2016 on Sacred Bones Records. Long live the Horror Master.

Tickets available at the link…

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Keswick Theatre
291 N Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 572-7650

Writer James Robinson Appears at NJCE 2016

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