IL – Army of Darkness Signing
January 22, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Illinois, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Writer Elliott Serrano and special guest Tim Seeley sign at Challengers on Wednesday, February 22nd from 5pm-7pm.
For one night only, Challengers will become S-MART, and fans are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Evil Dead/Army of Darkness characters. Prizes will be awarded.
Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
IN – Witchblade Signing
December 14, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Indiana, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Tim Seeley signs at DCBS on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012!
DCBS
10202 Coldwater Road Suite C, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: 260-489-1787
Dark Horse Unveils Signing Schedule for NYCC 2011
September 30, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, New York, Top Stories
Press Release:
DARK HORSE UNVEILS SIGNING SCHEDULE FOR NEW YORK COMIC CON 2011!
SEPTEMBER 30, MILWAUKIE, OR—What do a rock star, the lead writer of Mass Effect, and the ever-charming and talented Ms. Becky Cloonan all have in common? They’re all signing at the Dark Horse booth!
Following up on Wednesday’s announcement of Dark Horse’s 2011 New York Comic Con programming, it’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: the 2011 Dark Horse New York Comic Con schedule!
The full schedule of Dark Horse’s in-booth signings and activities can be found below:
ALL DAY, EVERY DAY:
Spin the Dark Horse prize wheel for a chance to win free digital comics, including Mass Effect and Star Wars: Crimson Empire bundles!
Thursday, October 13
6:00 p.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a Hellboy T-shirt and free digital comics!
Friday, October 14
10:30 a.m. The Occultist—Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash) and Jenny Frison (Criminal Macabre)
11:00 a.m. Bunny in the Moon—Tara McPherson
11:00 a.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a Hellboy T-shirt and free digital comics!
11:30 a.m. Orchid—Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, The Nightwatchman) and Scott Hepburn (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic)
FREE Orchid poster featuring art by Massimo Carnevale. Ticketed event. Please talk to a Dark Horse staff member at the show.
12:30 p.m. Dethklok—Jon Schnepp, Jeremy Barlow, and Nate Piekos
1:30 p.m. The Immortal—Ian Edginton
FREE poster revealing never-before-seen art from the upcoming comic The Immortal, adapted from an acclaimed Japanese novel and written by Ian Edginton (Scarlet Traces, Star Trek: Early Voyages, Warhammer 40,000)
2:00 p.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a The Thing movie T-shirt and free digital comics! Read the FREE digital prequel comic of The Thing now!
2:30 p.m. Star Wars—Andrea Mutti
Find out what Star Wars series Andrea Mutti (Rage) will be working on at Friday’s Dark Horse panel (1:30–2:30 p.m., Room 1A15).
3:30 p.m. The Massive—Brian Wood and Kristian Donaldson (DMZ)
4:30 p.m. Star Wars: Jedi—The Dark Side—Scott Allie and Mahmud Asrar
6:30 p.m. Dr. McNinja—Christopher Hastings
Saturday, October 15
10:30 a.m. Mass Effect—Mac Walters
11:00 a.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a Hellboy T-shirt and free digital comics!
11:30 a.m. The Last Dragon—Jane Yolen and Rebecca Guay
FREE face painting inspired by The Last Dragon! FREE miniprint to the first one hundred people in line for the signing.
12:30 p.m. House of Night—Jenny Frison
Get Marked! FREE House of Night face painting during the signing with cover artist Jenny Frison! FREE House of Night poster. And the first twenty-five people in line for the signing will receive a copy of The Fledgling Handbook 101 by P. C. Cast with Kim Doner from St. Martin’s Press!
1:30 p.m. Beasts of Burden—Evan Dorkin
1:30 p.m. Avatar: The Last Airbender—FREE face-painting event
2:30 p.m. Dragon Age—David Gaider and Mike Laidlaw
FREE print to the first one hundred people in line to meet the lead writer and lead designer of Dragon Age!
3:30 p.m. Angel & Faith—Christos Gage and Rebekah Isaacs
4:00 p.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a Hellboy T-shirt and free digital comics!
4:30 p.m. Comic TBA—Brian Wood (DMZ, Demo, Northlanders) and Becky Cloonan (Demo, Pixu)
Find out what Dark Horse comic Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan are going to be working on together at Friday’s Dark Horse panel (1:30–2:30 p.m., Room 1A15)!
5:30 p.m. Evelyn, Evelyn—Cynthia von Buhler
Sunday, October 16
10:00 a.m. Beanworld—Larry Marder
10:30 a.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a Hellboy T-shirt and free digital comics!
11:00 a.m. Mignolaverse—Mike Mignola and John Arcudi
Ticketed event. Please talk to a Dark Horse staff member at the show.
12:00 p.m. Creepy—Dan Braun
It’s trick-or-treat time, but not for the kiddos! FREE Creepy comics to the first one hundred people in line, plus an array of crazy Creepy prizes just in time for All Hallow’s Eve!
1:00 p.m. Behind the Scenes of Mass Effect—Mac Walters
Mac Walters discusses the process of writing Mass Effect comics and walks through a digital preview of Mass Effect: Invasion #1.
2:00 p.m. FREE T-SHIRTS, COMICS! Come to the Dark Horse booth for a chance to win a Hellboy T-shirt and free digital comics!
2:30 p.m. Kult—Jeremy Barlow
3:00 p.m. Robert E. Howard’s Savage Sword—Jeremy Barlow, Paul Tobin, and Joshua Williamson
4:00 p.m. Falling Skies—Paul Tobin and Juan Ferreyra
Are you missing Falling Skies? Talk to the creators of the preview comic and get a Falling Skies pin from TNT, while supplies last!
Keep your eyes on the Dark Horse blog for further announcements on signings, in-booth events, green-screen photo ops, and so much more!
Hero Initiative Captures Matt Wagner’s Scent at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con 2011
August 4, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Illinois, Top Stories
Press Release:
Hero Initiative at Wizard’s Chicago Comic Con With Guest Star Matt Wagner!
WORLD PREMIERE
FOUR Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab “Grendel” scents
August 3, 2011, (Los Angeles, CA) Hero Initiative, the non-profit organization that provides a financial safety net for comic creators in need, will head to the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 11th thru the 14th, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 North River Road, in Rosemont Illinois.
We are proud to announce that special guest and Grendel creator Matt Wagner will be heading up the Hero booth, #1341-1343, all day Saturday and Sunday to be on hand for the WORLD PREMIERE of FOUR Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab “GRENDEL” scents! The scents include:
MASTERMIND
Based on Hunter Rose, the first of the Grendel legacy, a stylish, best-selling author who leads a double life as a relentless assassin and all-powerful mob overlord.
Fragrance notes: An elegant cologne of olibanum, opoponax, leather accord, black amber, bois de jasmine, cade wood, pale balsam, orange blossom, oudh, black plum, bourbon vanilla, and sandalwood.
AVENGER
Based on Christine Spar, a fashionable and fiery journalist who adopts the Grendel persona to avenge the death of her only child and is consumed by the dark identity.
Fragrance notes: Plush vanilla bourbon and rum accord with pink pepper, patchouli, clove, pikaki, golden amber, caraway, tuberose, and jacarandá-da-bahia.
EXORCIST
Based on Brian Li Sung, Christine’s lover who, in the aftermath of her violent death, becomes haunted and possessed by what he sees as the “entity” of Grendel.
Fragrance notes: A refined lilac fougère with frankincense, labdanum, styrax, and dark musk.
HARLEQUIN
Based on Eppy Thatcher, a futuristic, gothic harlequin, addicted to a heinous hallucinogen with the street name “Grendel,” who leads chaotic attacks against the corrupt Catholic Church.
Fragrance notes: Psychotomimetic: pink grapefruit, white honey, orange blossom, saffron, champagne grape, elemi, guaiac, blonde tobacco, and olibanum.
Each 5 ml bottle is $26, with proceeds benefitting Hero Initiative. Try ’em all!
Matt’s fans can also pick up a copy of the Wagner-covered Hero Comics, regularly $4, now only $2 at the con, and get it signed by Matt himself! And BPAL fans can also pick up on the very few “The Unknown” book/scent combos left. Fewer than 20 combos are left, which consist of a hardcover edition of The Unknownwith an original bookplate illustrated by artist Minck Oosterveer and signed by Oosterveer and Mark Waid, AND a 5 ml bottle of Cat Allingham from Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab. the fragrance features distilled shadows, a bleak desert landscape at midnight: Myroswelia balsam, gaïac wood, obsidian musk, green cumin, patchouli, myrrh, Siamese benzoin, frankincense, champaca, and sand.
And of course, Hero’s new and exclusive Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #41 will also be available for the mighty Chicago crowd. The limited edition of 500 copies features a GREAT new cover by Marvel Comics legend John Romita Sr. at $35 the copy.
Our booth schedule for the con as follows:
THUR., AUG. 11 (con hours 5-9)
530-730: Ariel Olivetti
630-730: Mike Grell
730-900: Mike Deodato Jr.
FRI., AUG 12 (con hours noon-8)
230-430: Tim Seeley
430-630: Ariel Olivetti
SAT., AUG. 13 (con hours 10-7)
ALL DAY: Matt Wagner
1200-100: Brian Azzarello, Dave Johnson and Eduardo Risso
230-430: Ariel Olivetti
SUN, AUG. 14 (con hours 10-5)
ALL DAY: Matt Wagner
1130-1230: Andy Brase
1230-130: Bill Reinhold
About The Hero Initiative
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly 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.
Albuquerque Comic Expo (June 2011)
April 7, 2011 by Greg-ACE
Filed under Anime, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Gaming, New Mexico, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Event Details:
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| Albuquerque Comic Expo | |
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| 06/24/2011 | |
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| 04/26/2011 | |
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| The Albuquerque Comic Expo is the southwest’s newest and most exciting comic book, pop culture, and entertainment convention! Taking place June 24th-26th, 2011, ACE features an impressive guest list of over 40 comic book, celebrity, and media guests.
Featuring a special appearance by comic book legend Stan Lee!
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| Albuquerque Convention Center 401 2nd Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 United States Map It |
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| 200 | |
| Projected Attendance | |
| 10000 | |
| Please select the Category that best describes the convention | |
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| Stan Lee, LeVar Burton, Marina Sirtis, Ben Templesmith, Doug Jones, Ernie Hudson, Michael Golden, Lloyd Kaufman, Jeremy Bulloch, Peter Mayhew, Jim Kelly, Richard Hatch, Arthur Suydam, Aaron Campbell, Ale Garza, Gene Ha, Andy Kuhn,James O’Barr, Joe Jusko, Mitch Brietweiser, Whilce Portacio, Tony Harris, Jill Thompson, Tim Seeley | |
Marvel Signing Schedule for C2E2 2011 Revealed
March 17, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Illinois, Top Stories
On Medium at Large, the official blog for C2E2 promoters ReedPop, the Marvel signing schedule has been revealed:
FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH
2 to 3 PM
REILLY BROWN
TIM SEELEY
FRANK TIERI
FRED VAN LENTE
3 to 4 PM
BRYAN J.L. GLASS
JIM MCCANN
CHRIS SAMNEE
NICK SPENCER
4 to 5 PM
MATT FRACTION
DAVID LISS
STUART MOORE
5 to 6 PM
JEPH LOEB
5 to 6 PM
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
6 to 7 PM
JOE QUESADA
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SATURDAY, MARCH 19TH
11 AM to 12 PM
C.B. CEBULSKI
TONY MOORE
NICK SPENCER
ALESSANDRO VITTI
12 to 1 PM
JOE QUESADA
1 to 2 PM
STUART MOORE
RYAN STEGMAN
FRANK TIERI
DEXTER VINES
2 to 3 PM
JEPH LOEB
3 to 4 PM
REILLY BROWN
FRED VAN LENTE
DAVID LISS
CLAY MANN
4 to 5 PM
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
MATT FRACTION
5 to 6 PM
ERIC CANETE
JANET LEE
JIM MCCANN
CHRIS SAMNEE
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SUNDAY, MARCH 20TH
11 AM to 12 PM
C.B. CEBULSKI
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
CLAY MANN
SKOTTIE YOUNG
12 PM to 1 PM
MATT FRACTION
RYAN STEGMAN
FRED VAN LENTE
ALESSANDRO VITTI
1 PM to 2 PM
JEPH LOEB
John McCrea Makes Rare Appearance at C2E2 2011 with Hero Initiative
March 15, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Illinois, Top Stories
Press Release:
Hero Initiative with Special Guest John McCrea at Chicago’s C2E2
With 100 Avengers Unveiling Party sponsored by Graham Crackers Comics
March 14, 2011: C2E2 – short for the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo – is the latest convention spanning the greatest in the worlds of comics and pop entertainment. Hero Initiative, the non-profit organization raising money for comic creators in need, will be joining in the fun March 18-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Hero will be joined by our special guest, artist John McCrea, making his first North American appearance in eight years. John is best known for Hitman, Spider-Man and Hulk Smash!, and will be signing and sketching all weekend at Hero’s booth, #457.
You can purchase your tickets to C2E2 using Hero Initiative’s special link online at:
http://www.c2e2.com/en/home/?campaignid=61619341&iusercampaignid=65576889.
Use this link, and C2E2 will donate a portion of each ticket purchase to Hero at NO extra cost to you—a true win/win!
In addition, Hero is displaying all 100 of its original New Avengers #1 covers for the first and only time at C2E2 in a gala event sponsored by Chicago’s own Graham Crackers Comics. The special unveiling will take place from 6 PM to 8 PM on Saturday, March 19 in Room 185bc of the West Building of McCormick Place. Admission is a mere $5, or $3 if you show up wearing any Avengers costume. Tickets will be on-sale at the door starting at 5 PM. And, be advised, only 200 tickets will be sold! Your admission also gets you a free raffle ticket to win a special New Avengers #1 wine bottle, covered in sketches from a variety of Avengers artists! Additional raffle tickets will be available for sale at the party. This star-studded event will be attended by Phil Hester, Jamal Igle, John McCrea, Andrew Pepoy, Gordon Purcell, Joe Quesada, Alex Saviuk, Tim Seeley, Mark Waid, and more. Spend your Saturday evening with some amazing people for an astonishing cause!
It’s arrived! Archie: 50 Times an American Icon, the collection of Hero’s original Archie #600 covers, will be available for the first time ever at C2E2 in both hardcover and softcover editions! Grab your copy and get it signed by contributors Dave Hillman, Andrew Pepoy, Cliff Chiang, Jill Thompson and Dan Parent, Friday at 6:15 at booth #457!
And if getting inked is your thing, check out the eBay auction to win BOTH custom Cliff Chiang art and a tattoo based on the art by tattoo artist Brian Stringer at: http://qurls.com?i=50010
Hero Initiative’s booth schedule for C2E2 at booth #457:
Friday, March 18 (hours 10-7)
1130-130: John McCrea
130-230: Jamal Igle
230-330: Gene Ha
330-530: John McCrea
530-615: Gordon Purcell
615-700, Archie book signing: Dave Hillman, Andrew Pepoy, Cliff Chiang, Jill Thompson, Dan Parent
Saturday, March 19 (hours 10-7)
1030-1230: John McCrea
1230-130: Jamal Igle
130-230: Tim Seeley
230-430: John McCrea
430-600: Gene Ha
600-800: 100 Avengers event, attended by Phil Hester, Jamal Igle, John McCrea, Andrew Pepoy, Gordon Purcell, Joe Quesada, Alex Saviuk, Tim Seeley, Mark Waid
Sunday, March 20 (hours 10-5)
1030-1230: John McCrea
1230-130: Bill Reinhold
130-230: Gordon Purcell
230-430: John McCrea
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.
IL – Bam! A Comic Book Art Gallery Show
February 17, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Art Show, Comic Books, Illinois, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Art Baltazar, Bill Reinhold, Jenny Frison, Max Bare, and Tim Seeley appear at Royal Flesh Tattoo on March 12, 2011 from 7pm – Midnight.
Royal Flesh Tattoo and Piercing and Graham Cracker Comics Presents Bam! A Comic Book Art Gallery Show – We are very pleased to invite you out for an art opening showcasing local Chicago comic book artists! Art Baltazar, Bill Reinhold, Jenny Frison, Max Bare, and Tim Seeley will be showcasing their talent and hope you will join us in attendance!!! In addition to the incredible artwork we will have on display – there will be raffle prizes from both sponsors and refreshments on hand! We would like you all to come and enjoy a night on the town in the Royal Flesh Tattoo Studio!
Royal Flesh Tattoo Studio
4005 N. Broadway. Chicago, IL 60613-2110
FL – Hack/Slash Signing
February 5, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Florida, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Creator Tim Seeley and cover model Mariposa Rose sign at Past Present Future Comics on Sunday February 13, 2011 from 12pm – 5pm.
Past Present Future Comics
1387 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL
FL – Hack/Slash Signing
February 3, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Florida, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Hack/Slash Creator Tim Seeley and cover model Mariposa Rose appear together for the 1st time ANYWHERE on Saturday Feb. 12th from 12:00pm – 8:00pm.
PLUS: HUGE store wide and sidewalk sales all weekend long!
The FSC exclusive HACK/SLASH #1 variant is VERY LIMITED. There were only 1,000 printed. We have 500 copies and New Dimension Comics in Pennsylvania has 500 copies. Florida Super Comics and Past Present Future Comics are the ONLY two stores in the entire country (outside of PA) where you can get a copy of the book! This is the only event planned where both the books creator (Tim Seeley) and the cover model (Mariposa) are scheduled to appear together! Don’t miss out!
In addition to the Hack/Slash launch, there’s a ton of other things planned for the weekend at Florida Super Comics, including the FSC GEEK VALENTINE PARTY & SALE!
Florida Super Comics
5917 S. University Drive, Davie, FL. 33328
