CA – Omega 1 Signing
May 10, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Mark Edward Lewis & Alina Andrei sign at The Comic Bug on Wednesday May 15th.
Press Release:
“Omega One” takes place in the future when the lines of electronic communications are compromised by groups of terrorist hackers that have brought down not only large companies but governments from around the world; thus began the “Hacker Wars”.
Out of the hacker wars grew courier services that rely on human couriers that can hold vast amounts of data and information. These couriers have become the futuristic version of the pony express encountering danger at every turn.
Among the many courier services has emerged “Alpha Courier Alliance” one of the elite companies known for their ability to get information through no matter the risk; along with their top agent “Omega One”.
But who is Omega One, that’s a question even she is asking herself, and why are clients and government agencies trying to kill her?
Meet the creators, Mark Edward Lewis & Alina Andrei at either of our TWO pulse pounding signing sessions. Matinee signing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the evening signing from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bring a camera! Alina is known to show up in costume!
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
CA – Free Comic Book Day 2013
April 27, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Rick Remender, Richard Starkings, James Asmus, Phil Ortiz, Scott Koblish, Chuck BB, and more sign at The Comic Bug on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!!
Press Release:
The Comic Bug is launching its most ambitious FREE COMIC BOOK DAY event to date. The store has doubled orders for FREE COMICS from previous years, stocking over 20,000 free comic books to give away to attendees.
Over two dozen comic creators will be on-hand to meet comic fans, including UNCANNY AVENGERS/CAPTAIN AMERICA writer RICK REMENDER, SIMPSONS artist PHIL ORTIZ, DEADPOOL artist SCOTT KOBLISH and ELEPHANTMEN creator RICHARD STARKINGS.
In addition to comic book creator talent, some of Los Angeles most renowned COSPLAYERS will be available to take pictures with fans and family members. Attendees can expect to see the likes of WONDER WOMAN, BATMAN, SCARLETT WITCH and G.I. JOE’s THE BARONESS. The BEACH CITY ROLLER DERBY GIRLS will also be on-hand to help distribute free comics and perform stunts for onlookers.
The Comic Bug is also publishing the first-ever comic book store EXCLUSIVE free comic, GUNS A’BLAZIN /MOUSTACHETRONAUTS TEASER PLEASER EDITION, limited to 500 copies. The creators will be attending to sign and draw sketches for attendees.
The day will wrap up with an after-party for the creators featuring live music by The Do-Its and a DJ set by DJ C-DIDDY.
The full list of creators scheduled to appear at The Comic Bug are:
Rick (Uncanny Avengers) Remender
Richard (Elephantmen) Starkings
Phil (The Simpsons) Ortiz
Scott (Deadpool) Koblish
James (Gambit) Asmus
Chuck (Black Metal) B.B.
Jeff (The Truth About Dragons) Stokely
Vince (Charismagic) Hernandez
Rafael (Sonambulo) Navarro
Neal (The Moustachetronauts) Von Flue
Stevan (The Moustachetronauts) Casares
Kevin (Batman Animated Series) Altieri
Chris (Independents) Brandt
JustJenn Designs (O.G. Original Grandma)
Omar (Xenoglyphs) Spahi
Michael (Cartoon Flophouse) Aushenker
Ralph (Man Fighting Street) Miranda
Chris (Sunless Circus) Kawagiwa
Don (SteamFunk) Schmidt
Lord Mesa (Chibi Heroes)
Check www.thecomicbug.com for further announcements.
In addition to free comics and special guests, The Comic Bug promises fun activities and giveaways for the whole family.
The day’s festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. and will run to 4:00 p.m. or as long as supplies last.
Email info@thecomicbug.com for more information or call (310) 372-6704
FACEBOOK BONUS EXCLUSIVE! RSVP here AND SHARE this page with your friends to receive an EXTRA FREE COMIC BOOK in addition to your Free Comic Book Day haul!
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
MA – Free Comic Book Day 2013
April 23, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Massachusetts, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Scott Hanna, Mark Masztal, and Chris Peck sign at Mycomicstore.net on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!!
They will meet the public from 2 -4 and then from 4 – 6 for a private party to reward regular customers.
Local artist Chris Peck promoting his new book Wardog.
Local artist Mark Masztal with the remastered and first time collected Dogs-O-War (Tom Sniegoski, Ethan Van Sciver, Eric Powell)
Industry professional Scott Hanna of Marvel and DC
mycomicstore.net
61 Oak Hill Avenue, Agawam, MA 01001
413-363-0739
CA – Deadpool Signing
March 5, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Writer Gerry Duggan and artist Scott Koblish sign at The Comic Bug from 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Wednesday April 3rd.
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
CA – Death of the Family Signing
December 18, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Writer Scott Lobdell and inker Norm Rapmund sign Teen Titans #15 at The Comic Bug on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 5:00 pm. Stick around for an exclusive Q&A with Mr. Lobdell and Mr. Rapmund, where we dig deep and leave no secrets uncovered!
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
CA – Raiders! Screening
November 19, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Press Release:
In 1981, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, ten-year-old Chris Strompolos and eleven-year-old Eric Zala met on a school bus. They discovered they shared a passion for comic books and the film Raiders of the Lost Ark, and a friendship was born. They decided to re-make Raiders—every scene, every shot, every stunt—even though they had no camera, no money, and no clue how to make a movie. But what they did have was a vision, sheer will, limitless imagination, and each other.
Incredibly, they realized their dream, though it took them a staggering seven years to complete their movie. By then, they had grown up – and almost burned down the family home, nearly killed Eric, and stopped speaking to each other. Twenty-nine years later, today Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation has an obsessive and devoted following of millions and is considered the best and most successful fan film ever created.
Now, this new book retraces the steps of the guys’ remarkable journey from childhood play to worldwide celebrity in RAIDERS!:The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made by Alan Eisenstock with Eric Zala and Chris Strompolos (Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin’s Press: November 13, 2012). $25.99 On Saturday, December 1st, we’ll be screening the movie at THE COMIC BUG to be followed by a Q & A with Chris Strompolos, Eric Zala and author Alan Eisenstock. Seating will be limited! Purchase the book early to guarantee a spot! Check out the fun book trailer!
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
CA – Uncanny Avengers Signing
October 16, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Writer Rick Remender signs at the Comic Bug on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 December 5, 2012 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm!
Press Release:
UNCANNY AVENGERS writer Rick Remender will be on hand when issue 2 drops at The Comic Bug! Rick has written such awesome titles as Uncanny X-Force, Venom, Secret Avengers, Fear Agent and now Uncanny Avengers and Captain America! Don’t miss it!!
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
CA – Daredevil Signing
October 16, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Webcomics
Eisner winning writer Mark Waid signs at The Comic Bug on October 27, 2012 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Check out all the cool stuff on the horizon from THRILLBENT. 25% of the day’s proceeds go to benefit the Braille Institute!
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
CA – Something Animal Signing
February 24, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Writers Bryant Dillon and Sam Rhodes appear at the Comic Bug on Wednesday, March 7th from 5-7pm, to sign copies of Fanboy Comics‘ first graphic novel. In addition, they will be promoting FBC’s next graphic novel, Identity Thief (www.identitythiefcomic.com), which will premiere in Fall of 2012.
Something Animal is an 80-page graphic novel written by FBC founders Bryant Dillon and Sam Rhodes, with vivid, full-color art by Robert Burrows. Created as a response to the current romantic view of the vampire motif, Something Animal is a dark and gritty tale of psychological terror that is sure to satisfy any fan of the horror genre. (Find out more about Something Animal HERE or at the official website, www.somethinganimal.com.)
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
CA – Sci-Fi Double Feature Signing
January 29, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Robert Napton and Karl Altstaetter sign at The Comic Bug on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 11am and 5pm.
Press Release:
This WEDNESDAY, meet WARRIORS OF MARS writer ROBERT NAPTON and EMERALD CITY BLUES creator KARL ALTSTAETTER for two heaping cupfuls of Sci-Fantasy fun! There will be swords, damsels, loincloths, a yellow brick road and maybe even Toto!
TWO SHOWTIMES! 11 am to 2 pm and then again from 5 pm to 8 pm
WARRIORS OF MARS
FROM THE PAGES OF WARLORD OF MARS! Before John Carter, another Earthman visited the Red planet: Lt. Gullivar Jones. Now these legendary Warriors are brought together for a new series!
EMERALD CITY BLUES
A dark re-imagining of The Wizard of Oz that explores our connection to what we create and what happens to our dreams and ideas once they take on a life of their own.
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
