CA – Legends of the Mouse Guard Signing
September 4, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Press Release:
DAVID PETERSEN, CREATOR OF ‘MOUSE GUARD,’ TO APPEAR AT THE COMIC BUG IN MANHATTAN BEACH, CA ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 25th
Los Angeles, CA (September 20, 2010) – For one day only, Eisner and Origins Award-winning writer/artist David Petersen will be appearing at The Comic Bug, Manhattan Beach’s only comic book and pop culture store., providing South Bay comic book fans a chance to meet the creator behind the brave and noble band of sword-wielding mice.
The two-hour signing will run from 3 to 5 p.m. on September 25th, 2010 at The Comic Bug, located at 1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. The Mouse Guard series is an all-ages publication that any reader would enjoy.
“I’m really excited!” exclaimed Petersen. “I can’t wait to see all the West Coast Mouse Guard fans at The Comic Bug on the 25th!”
Amongst various accolades and awards, Mouse Guard has received an avalanche of positive reviews. Tom McLean of Variety said, “This is a fun book about warrior mice in a fantasy vein that reads like a mix of ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Stuart Little.’ Petersen’s art is wonderfully textured and the story is a good one, suitable for kids.”
Newsarama’s J. Caleb Mozzocco said Mouse Guard “is great stuff—an all-ages adventure with a little something for everyone” and Ed Sizemore of Comics Worth Reading raved, “Mouse Guard is perfect. There are no flaws in plot, character, design, color, narration or world building. This is a must-read for any fan of high fantasy. It’s also a must-read for lovers of great comics in general.”
The first two volumes of Mouse Guard are available as hardcovers. Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard is a brand new anthology series currently up to its third issue. All will be available at Saturday’s event.
Follow David Petersen on Twitter:http://twitter.com/mouseguard
David Petersen’s website: http://www.davidpetersen.net/
Mouse Guard website: http://www.mouseguard.net/
The Comic Bug website: www.thecomicbug.com
For more information, contact The Comic Bug at (310) 372-6704 or info@thecomicbug.com
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
CA – Amazing Screw On Head Signing
August 20, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, California, Comic Books, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Join writer Katie Mignola and her dad, Mike Mignola, as they sign copies of THE AMAZING SCREW ON HEAD and Other Curious Objects this Wednesday August 25th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at The Comic Bug. There are other treats and surprises in store, so make sure you RSVP YES for a special Facebook prize!
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA
CA – Webcomic Factory Launch Party
May 15, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Horror, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Webcomics
Emma Caulfield, Christian Beranek and more celebrate the launch of The Webcomic Factory with exclusive comics, prizes and other cool merch on May 26th from 6 – 9pm!
Appearing:
Emma Caulfield (Anya from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Contropussy)
Camilla Rantsen (Contropussy)
Diana Falzone (Hot Mess, TV and Radio personality)
Christian Beranek (Starship Troopers, Disney’s Kingdom Comics)
Tony DiGerolamo (The Simpsons, Super Frat)
The Comic Bug, 1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
CA – FCBD: The Comic Bug
April 20, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
THE COMIC BUG AND LOS ANGELES’ BIGGEST COMIC COMPANIES TEAM UP FOR FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 13, 2010 – The Comic Bug is participating in FREE COMIC BOOK DAY on Saturday, May 1st. In addition to handing out thousands of comic books, this year, the Manhattan Beach store is hosting creators from every major L.A. based publisher.
“We’re fortunate to be based in a city that’s overflowing with talented comic book writers and artists,” said store owner Jun Goeku. “What better time for the creators to introduce potential new readers to the fantastic tales they weave than Free Comic Book Day?”
Among the participating creators and publishers are: BOOM! STUDIOS’ Michael Alan Nelson (Dingo, Hexed, 28 Days Later), ARCHAIA’S Jeff Stokely (Fraggle Rock), TOP COW’S Rob Levin (Broken Trinity, Witchblade, Darkness) and Rahsan Ekedal (The Crazies, The Cleaners, Warhammer 40,000), Ninth Circle’s Rafael Navarro (Sonambulo, The Batman, Marvel Super Hero Squad), Marvel and DC’s Scott Koblish (Marvel Adventures: Iron Man, Final Crisis Legion of Super-Heroes), Bongo’s Phil Ortiz (The Simpsons), and Aspen Comics Vince Hernandez (Dellec, Soulfire, Fathom), David Wohl (Executive Assistant Iris, Witchblade and many more) and Peter Steigerwald (Soulfire, NBC’s Heroes and many more).
“Judging by the line-up, we’re looking at a team of individuals who have cut quite a swath through the comics industry,” co-owner/promotions director Mike Wellman stated. “A world without Witchblade, Fraggle Rock comics and Batman cartoons would be a very sad place indeed. That said, I’d like to thank them all not only for taking time out of their schedules to meet with fans, but for doing what they do in the first place! They are today’s myth-makers.”
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY will be held at The Comic Bug on Saturday, May 1st from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, many of the artists and writers will be taking shifts throughout the day. Check The Comic Bug’s website for a particular creator’s schedule. The Comic Bug is located at 1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
For more information about The Comic Bug, go to www.thecomicbug.com. For more information on Free Comic Book Day, visit www.freecomicbookday.com .
CA – Stand & Fight Pictionary
January 11, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Richard Starkings, Chris Moreno, Tone Rodriguez, Tony Fleecs and Eric Basaldua
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 23:05
Last December, a Pictionary tournament was auctioned off to support the Pasadena Child Development Associates for children with developmental disabilities. This Wednesday night, the moment of truth arrives! Participants include Tone Rodriguez (Mayhem), Chris Moreno (Toy Story), Tony Fleecs (Johnny Wadd), Eric Basaldua (Top Cow artist) and Richard Starkings (Elephantmen). The artists will be facing off against stand-up comedians, so expect many shenanigans! Audience participation is encouraged.
In addition, pioneer comic creator Richard Starkings’s ELEPHANTMEN: FATAL DISEASES will be making it’s trade paperback WORLD PREMIERE.
Signing from 5 to 9 p.m.
Pictionary event from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Comic Bug, 1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-6221
(310) 372-6704
CA – Hero Initiative Membership Party
October 29, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Tim Sale appears as the special guest at The Comic Bug’s Hero Initiative Membership Party
Press Release (October 29, 2009): Acclaimed artist Tim Sale (Superman For all Seasons, Spider-Man: Blue) will be at partying with comic fans and the Hero Initiative at Hero’s first-ever in-store membership party! The party takes place at The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach, California, NOVEMBER 6th from 7pm to 10pm.
Partygoers who pay a mere $25 will get:
• 2010 Hero Initiative bronze membership, a $29 value
• A Tim Sale print made especially for the event
• 50% off EVERYTHING in the store!!
• Complimentary food and drink
All monies raised at the evening’s festivities will benefit Hero Initiative, the charity that helps comic book creators in medical or financial need.
Sale’s visit to The Comic Bug will be his first. “I’m really looking forward to finally getting to visit Comic Bug, a comic book store that I have heard such great things about for years now,” he said. “And I am always happy to work for Hero Initiative’s great people and great cause, working hard to take care of comic creators who can’t take care of themselves. Now where are my pencils?!”
Tim Sale will be signing autographs for everyone and doing sketches for the first 10 people only who upgrade to become Hero Initiative Silver members at $99. Tim usually charges $150 for sketches at conventions, so this is a smoking deal!
“We’ve hosted several events in conjunction with The Hero Initiative before and November’s event is one of the more ambitious and certainly most exciting,” said The Comic Bug’s Mike Wellman. “It’s nice to know that the good times we’ll be having are going to have a direct, beneficial effect on comic creators that desperately need help. We’re honored that Tim Sale is donating time from his hectic schedule to share his immense talent with us all!”
The Comic Bug is located at 1807 ½ Manhattan Beach Blvd., in Manhattan Beach, CA. They’re reachable by phone at 310-372-6704, or on the Web at TheComicBug.com
And if you just can’t make it, please check out Hero’s membership information at this link…
BRONZE $29
You get:
• Personalized membership card
• Quarterly newsletter
• A copy of the Hero Initiative Marvel Apes #1 variant
• Hero Initiative sketch card from a randomly selected artist! Artists include: Chris Bachalo, Dan Brereton, Mike Deodato, Scott Koblish, Mike Mayhew, Mike Perkins, Joe Quesada, Humberto Ramos, Tone Rodriguez, John Romita Sr., Leinil Yu and MORE!
SILVER $99
You get ALL the above, PLUS:
• A NEW 2010 Hero Initiative T-shirt
• A copy of The Ultimate Spider-Man #100 Project
• “First in Line” and special members-only signings at select 2010 conventions
EXCELSIOR! $500
You get ALL the above, PLUS:
• A $50 gift card for Sideshow Collectibles
• Your flat item signed and personalized by Stan Lee!
Returning 2009 members will get a members-only discount off the prices listed above IF YOU RENEW BEFORE JANUARY 1st 2010. So if you haven’t signed up yet, do so today to guarantee your savings for the future!
About The Hero Initiative
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strict to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday’s creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It’s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.
Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $400,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.
The Comic Bug, 1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-6221
310-372-6704
Exurbia West Coast Tour
October 6, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Nevada, Oregon, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Washington
Scott Allie and Kevin McGovern Embark on a West Coast Tour! 10/05/2009
Meet the editor of books like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Umbrella Academy, The Goon, and Hellboy along with artist Kevin McGovern as they sign copies of their strange and paranoid tale, Exurbia.
Here’s where you can catch the pair:
Oct. 14th – Portland, OR @ Floating World Comics — 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Oct. 17th – Seattle, WA @ Comics Dungeon — 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Oct. 21st – San Francisco, CA @ Comix Experience — 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Oct. 22nd – Santa Cruz, CA @ Atlantis Fantasyworld — 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Oct. 23rd – Manhattan Beach, CA @ The Comic Bug — 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Oct. 24th – Los Angeles, CA @ Golden Apple Comics — 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Oct 25th – Las Vegas, NV @ Comic Oasis — 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Please contact the individual stores for more details.
CA – Iconic Signing
September 22, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
David Gutierrez, Adam Von Arx, Scott Ludwig, Rafael Gonzalez, Philip Clark and Gerimi Burleigh.
September 30, 2009 – 6-8pm
The Comic Bug and the Comicbook Artists Guild welcome fans to meet creators from the recently released, Iconic. Fans will have the opportunity to meet these talented professionals, have them sign a copy of Iconic and get a glimpse at some of their other projects.
Iconic, the Guild’s first graphic novel project, is a collection of short stories based on old tales that are taught in schools all over the world, but each one has a twist to it.
The Comic Bug, 1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
CA – Blackest Night: Titans Signing
August 26, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Meet JT Krul the writer of Blackest Night: Titans when the book ships this Wednesday. He will be signing from 11a to 2pm.
The Comic Bug, 1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Written by J.T. Krul; Art and cover by Ed Benes and Rob Hunter
Black Lantern Titans are descending together onto Titans Island! Will the Titans be prepared to fight off their deceased allies? And how can Beast Boy not lose his heart to Black Lantern Terra?
Explore the effect BLACKEST NIGHT has on the greater DC Universe in this 3-issue miniseries from writer J.T. Krul (JSA CLASSIFIED, Fathom) and superstar artist Ed Benes (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA)!
CA – Meet the Up-and-Comers
July 7, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Josh Williamson signs at the Comic Bug on July 19th.
Meet up and coming writer, Josh Williamson on July 15th, as he discusses his recent titles from Image and Desperado, Dear Dracula, Overlook, Necessary Evil & Johnny Monster. Josh will talk about upcoming projects and how hard the casting couch is. Artists Vinnie and Marcus Harris will be on hand to autograph and draw free sketches.
The Comic Bug, 1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
