Baltimore Comic-Con 2017 Kids Love Comics Pavilion Announces Guests
August 1, 2017 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Maryland, Webcomics
Press Release:
Family fun returns to the 2017 Baltimore Comic-Con this September 22-24 at the Baltimore Convention Center in the beautiful Inner Harbor. The Baltimore Comic-Con presents the Kids Love Comics Pavilion, where kids and parents can venture towards comics fun with the biggest and best kids section at any comic convention – so big, you might need a road map! For 2017, the Kids Love Comics Pavilion welcomes #1 New York Times best-selling author Kazu Kibuishi, whose Amulet graphic novels have been read by millions across the US and beyond. Kibuishi was also chosen as cover illustrator for new editions of the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling.
There will be something for every member of your family at this year’s KLC area in Baltimore, as attendees walk through four kid-friendly “avenues,” featuring some of the best kids and young adult comic creators, as well as a fun-filled comics activity area to rev up the imagination. Families will also enjoy the Kids Love Comics Workshop, where hourly presentations will be given in character creation, drawing imaginary creatures, making comics, and young sidekicks can even attend and graduate from “Super Hero University!”
A diverse group of writers and artists will be on hand at Amulet Avenue, Amelia Rules Road, Aw Yeah Avenue, and Leon Lane – each of these streets centered around some of the beloved creators in the Kids Love Comics Pavilion and Baltimore Comic-Con veterans. Besides Kazu’s Amulet Avenue, Jimmy Gownley’s adored Amelia Rules! series gets it’s own designated row, as well as Tiny Titans and Aw Yeah Comics by writer/artist Franco. One special addition is Leon Lane, in which cult comics favorite Jamar Nicholas gets the spotlight, as he premieres the long-awaited Leon, Protector of the Playground graphic novel.
Parents, bring your kids to the Baltimore Comic-Con the weekend of September 22-24 at the Baltimore Convention Center! Tickets are now available, and as always, kids 10 and under get into the show free with a paid adult admission. (Please note: does not apply to early VIP admission or Special Event tickets.)
For more info on Kids Love Comics, please visit kidslovecomics.net.
Creators appearing at the 2017 Baltimore Comic-Con Kids Love Comics Pavilion include:
- Carolyn Belefski (Curls)
- Harold Buchholz (Wild Lion, MST3K)
- Joe Carabeo (French Fry Club)
- J. Robert Deans & Elinda Deans (Shakes the Cow)
- Charles C. Dowd (A to Z Guide to Jobs For Girls)
- Emily Drouin (Eplis)
- Tod Emko & Piggy (A Piggy’s Tale)
- Tim Fielder (Matty’s Rocket)
- Chris Flick (Capes & Babes)
- Franco (Tiny Titans, Aw Yeah Comics)
- John Gallagher w/ Katie, Jack & Will Gallagher (Buzzboy, EPIC Bros., Zoey & Ketchup)
- Shannon Gallant (GI Joe, Pink Panther)
- Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules!, The Dumbest Idea Ever)
- John Green (Hippopotamister)
- Dawn Griffin (Zorphbert & Fred)
- Kata Kane (Altar Girls)
- Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet, Harry Potter cover artist)
- David Landis (Papercuttables)
- Mike Lopez (Life’s A Beach, Kids Comic Con)
- Mike Maihack (Cleopatra In Space)
- Mark Mariano (Claire Lost Her Bear at the World’s Fair, Flabbergast)
- Jamar Nicholas (Leon, Protector of the Playground)
- Chris O>Matic (KLC Workshop host)
- Dan Parent (Archie)
- Mark Poulton (A Cat Named Haiku and Pizza Tree)
- Kyle Puttkamer (Hero Cats)
- Andy Runton (Owly)
- Gregg Schigiel (Pix)
- Jeff Shultz (Archie)
- Alex Simmons (Archie, Kids ComicCon)
- Ted Tucker (Caricatures)
- Emilio Velez Jr. (Dodgeball Teens)
- Todd Webb (Mr. Toast Comics, NerdFest Game Artist)
- Marcus Williams & Greg Burnham (Tuskegee Heirs)
Visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets for more information and to purchase your advanced tickets!
In the coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages.
DC – Kids Comics Signing
August 12, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, District of Columbia, Signing and Appearance Profiles
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Cartoonists Jimmy Gownley, Dave Roman, and Raina Telgemeier sign at Politics & Prose on Saturday September 6, 2014 at 3:30 PM!
Politics & Prose
5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
202-364-1919
MeCAF 2014 Announces Programming Schedule
May 8, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Maine, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Webcomics
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The Maine Comics Arts Festival (MeCAF) has released their programming schedule for the 2014 show to be held on Sunday May 18th:
10:00 – 1:00: Book signing with Big Nate creator Lincoln Peirce (in the main hall)
10:30 – Unusual comics! Choose your own adventure! with Jon Chad
How does your comic become a book? If you thought that a book is just made up of a cover, back cover, and all the business in-between, think again! Explore a variety of folding and book construction techniques and make your own unfolding, choose-your-own-adventure minicomic!
11:30 – DRAW ON YOUR CREATIVITY:
Comic book artist Jay Piscopo invites students to try their hand at cartoon art and demonstrates how anyone can learn to draw and create comics. Using simple geometric shapes, Jay teaches kids how to build anatomy and perspective to create art that tells a story. Stand by for adventure with this interactive workshop! Watch a short video clip at the link…
12:30 – Ben Hatke: The Three Secrets of Comics:
Discussing images in a narrative, gesture, and drawing from life, Ben Hatke (Zita the Spacegirl) talks about three secrets behind making amazing comics.
1:30 – Iron Cartoonist:
This competition will determine the MeCAF Iron Cartoonist Champion! Watch as three talented cartoonists draw against the clock, with suggestions from the audience. Special guest judges will determine the winner.
2:30 – A conversation with Jimmy Gownley and Kazu Kibuishi:
Join us as we discuss comics with Jimmy Gownley (The Dumbest Idea Ever, Amelia Rules) and Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet, Flight).
3:30 – Panel discussion about gender and race issues in current comics, with artists Melanie Gillman, Kori Handwerker and others.
The Maine Comics Arts Festival will be held in Portland, ME on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Featuring over 100 comics writers, artists and publishers, this will be a celebration of the comics art form. This year’s show will be at the Portland Company Complex (58 Fore Street, Portland, Maine 04101)! There will be everyone from mini comics publishers to seasoned professionals. There will be comic book writers and artists, gag cartoonists, newspaper cartoonists, web comics creators and more. The guests will have their own work available for sale. Some people will be doing sketches and selling original artwork. Others will have t-shirts, buttons and posters. All of them have one thing in common… a love of comics. Featured guests include: Kazu Kibuishi, Sean Murphy, Jimmy Gownley, Ben Hatke, James Sturm, Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb, Joe Quinones, Zack Giallongo, Maris Wicks, and many more!
