Boston Comic Con 2013 Schedule
April 7, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Gaming, Horror, Massachusetts, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories
Boston Comic Con has announced their schedule for the 2013 convention! This year’s show includes gaming, trivia contests, cosplay tutorials, concerts, and of course Q&A panels with some of the most talented comic creators in the industry plus media guests Jason David Frank (Power Rangers) and The Walking Dead’s Lauren Cohan! Panels are free with paid admission. Get tickets either at the door or online at the link!
SATURDAY APRIL 20TH
Main Lobby Panel Room
All Age Comics
12:00pm-12:45pm
Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb, Andy Price
Power Ranger Q&A
1:00pm–1:45pm
Jason David Frank
How To Draw Like A Bad Ass
2:00pm–2:45pm
Frank Cho
DC Artists
3:00pm-3:45pm
Tony Daniel, Tom Raney, Aaron Lopresti
Marvel Artists
4:00pm-4:45pm
Carlos Pacheco, Mark Bagley, Mike Choi, Nick Bradshaw, Lauren Sankovitch
Writing Comics
5:00pm-5:45pm
Bill Willingham, Steve Niles, Tim Seeley
Female Creators
6:00pm-6:45pm
Amy Reeder, Colleen Doran, Ming Doyle, Lauren Sankovitch
Panel Room 109
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
12:00pm-12:45pm
Trivia game about comics, sci-fi, TV, movies, etc.
Comics and Comics
2:00pm–2:45pm
Popular stand up comedy team showcases their Geek based humor
Nashville Superman
3:00pm–3:45pm
Country music singer, Allen Shervelle, sings songs about Superman
Panel Room 109
Meet The Legions
4:00pm-4:45pm
Star Wars 501st cosplay organization
Anime Trivia
5:00pm-5:45pm
Hosted by Isis Kain, The Anime Trivia Mistress
Panel Room 110
How to Create Suspense in Comics
12:00pm-12:45pm
Hosted by Neil Gibson, creator of the best selling UK based comic series Twisted Dark
So You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist
1:00pm–1:45pm
Former Dark Horse Comics editor, Phil Amara, as well as creators Jack Purcell, Erik Carlson, and more
Stop Waiting and Make Your Comic!
2:00pm–2:45pm
How to turn your ideas into reality with George Homeless
How to Pitch Your Comic to Publishers
3:00pm–3:45pm
Hosted by Anthony Del Col, co-creator of Kill Shakespeare
Star Wars Origami
4:00pm-4:45pm
Learn how to make Star Wars origami
Sell Your Comic To UnCreate Comics
5:00pm-5:45pm
Sell your comic to on-line publisher UnCreate Comics
Yaya Han: Costumes & Cosplay
6:00pm-6:45pm
Yaya shows you how to take cosplay to a whole new level
SUNDAY APRIL 21ST
Main Lobby Panel Room
Kicking Monkeys
11:00am-11:45am
Bill Willingham and Frank Cho unveil their new project
Spotlight: Mike Mignola
12:00pm–12:45pm
Hellboy creator Mike Mignola
Spotlight: Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti
1:00pm–1:45pm
DC artists and writer Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti
Costume Contest
2:00pm-3:45pm
Hosted by cosplay favorite Yaya Han
Walking Dead Q&A
4:00pm-5:00pm
Lauren Cohan
**UPDATE: Jon Bernthal has cancelled his appearance at Boston Comic Con**
Panel Room 109
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
12:00pm-12:45pm
Trivia game about comics, sci-fi, TV, movies, etc.
Comics and Comics
2:00pm–2:45pm
Popular stand up comedy team showcases their Geek based humor
Nashville Superman
3:00pm–3:45pm
Country music singer, Allen Shervelle, sings songs about Superman
Meet The Legions
4:00pm-4:45pm
Star Wars 501st cosplay organization
Panel Room 110
Comic Art Auction
1:00pm-3:00pm
2013 GAMING SCHEDULE
Magic: the Gathering
Star City Games Invitational Qualifier
- Date: Saturday April 20, 11am
- Registration: April 20, 10am-11am
- Entry: $25
- Prize: Based on attendance
Magic: the Gathering
Gatecrash Sealed Deck Tournament
- Date: Sunday April 21, 11am
- Registration: April 21, 10am-11am
- Entry: $25
- Prize: Based on attendance
Magic: the Gathering
8-Player Side Events: Booster Draft
- Date: Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21, as filled
- Entry: $15
- Format: 8-player, single elimination
- Prizes: 8-4 pack prizes
Magic: the Gathering
8-Player Side Events: Win-a-box
- Date: Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21, as filled
- Entry: $15
- Format: 8-player, single elimination
- Prize: Booster box for winner
Magic: the Gathering
8-Player Side Events: Standard and Modern
- Date: Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21, as filled
- Entry: $15
- Format: 8-player, single elimination
- Prize: TBD
Magic: the Gathering
4-Player Commander
- Date: Saturday & Sunday April 21 & 22, as filled
- Entry: $5
- Prize: 2 booster packs each time you eliminate another player
Yu-Gi-Oh
16 Man Booster Box
- Hours, Saturday April 21: 11am, 2pm, 5pm
- Hours, Sunday April 22: 11am, 2pm
- Entry: $5
OH – FCBD Clerks Style
March 11, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Movies, Ohio, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories
Brian O’Halloran, Rodney Ramos, Ryan Francis, and many more appear at Packrat Comics on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!
Press Release:
Free Comic Book Day is again once upon us and as we plan and scheme the things to come, we will share them with you here. That means you’ll want to bookmark this page and check it often!
Our fantaboulus guest list will grow and expand a number of ways. We’ll have artists and writers and possibly an actor or two.
Featured Guests:
We are thrilled to include Brian O’Halloran as our guest of honor for our annual Free Comic Book Day celebration! Brian had the staring as Dante in Kevin Smith’s breakout movie Clerks. After the success of the first film, Brian repraised his role in many of Smith’s other movies, including Clerks II, Dogma, Mallrats, and Clerks the Animiated Series. Brian has returned to his theatrical roots and working with the Boomerang Theater Company, New Jersey Repertory Company and the Tri-State Actors Theater and in New Jersey.
Ryan Francis is joining the guest list as well! Ryan is known for playing Darren the Nerd in the cult B-Horror classic Thankskilling. He also has produced and starred in a new film titled The Biker Warrior Babe vs The Zombie Babies From Hell!
Rodney Ramos has been a professional penciler/inker in the comics industry for over 20 years. He has worked for many companies including DC and Marvel Comics, Marvel Comics U.K., Valiant, Acclaim Comics, Malibu and Continuity with Neal Adams. His work can be seen in such titles as Green Lantern, Batman, Deadpool, X-Force, Spider-Man, Gambit, Captain America, Booster Gold, and much more! And your opportunity to meet the inker for Sinestro Corps War is May 4, 2013!
Artists Alley!!!
Dirk Manning
Matthew Swift
Dawn Best
Jamie Snell
Molly Durst
Joshua Peters
Seth Lyons
JD Larabee
Mike Eshelman
Todd Beistel
Michael Anthony Carroll
All the details on our great lineup of artists can be found at our website!
And making their second trip to Packrat for FCBD is Mikey’s Late Night Slice pizza truck! Yeppers! They’re coming back and bringing more saucey goodness to our superhero fun filled afternoon!
During our annual nerd night party we’ll have some comic book poker and the following bands lined up so far:
The Fritz
Nerd Table
Join Packrat Comics for our annual FCBD bash and Nerd Night celebration! You know you’ll have fun! Invite a guest or two and plan on spending the day! Because you can’t make it through in just a few minutes!
Packrat Comics
3872 Lattimer Street, Hilliard, OH 43026
MD – The Answer Signing
January 5, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Maryland, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Webcomics
Writer Dennis Hopeless and artist Mike Norton sign at Third Eye Comics on Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 11:00am until 1:00pm.
About THE ANSWER!
Devin McKenzie is an insomniac librarian with a knack for solving puzzles. The Answer! is a masked crime fighter with a giant exclamation point on his face. Aside from a penchant for late nights, they share nothing in common . . . until both become embroiled in a deadly mystery surrounding a sinister motivational speaker!
Third Eye Comics
2027-A West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
CA – Deadpool Signings
October 17, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Writer Daniel Way and artist Jed Thomas appear at Phat Collectibles in Anaheim on Saturday November 17th and Huntington Beach on Sunday November 18th.
Phat Collectibles
1201 S. Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA 92804
16532 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
NYC – 35mm Art Exhibition
October 8, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Art Show, Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Phil Noto opens a new solo exhibit titled “35mm” at Bold Hype Gallery on Thursday, October 18, 2012 from 6PM – 9PM.
Free Admission. Open to the public
Born in 1971, Phil Noto grew up in Florida and attended the Ringling School of Art and Design. After college he began a career in animation at Walt Disney Feature Animation. During his 10 year career at Disney he worked on such films as The Lion King, Pocahontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, and Lilo and Stitch. In 2001, Phil started his comic career as the cover artist for DC Comics’ Birds of Prey. Since then he has worked on numerous comic projects such as Beautiful Killer, Danger Girl, Jonah Hex, Superman/Supergirl : Maelstrom, Batgirl, Avengers, Wolverine/Jubilee and the Eisner Award-nominated, Infinite Horizon. While working in the comics field, he has also done art for magazines, video games, advertising and movies.
Phil is heavily influenced by 60′s and 70′s art and fashion. Sleek female figures, text, and retro design elements are a trademark of his paintings. He has had 4 solo exhibitions and has been a part of numerous group shows. His two art books, Jet Seven and Trans Am Champions (Brandstudio Press) sold out quickly and are highly sought after by collectors. Phil currently resides in Washington with his wife, Beth and their 2 children, Kate and Fletcher.
Bold Hype Gallery
547 W. 27th Street, New York, NY 10001
CA – Rob Liefeld Weekend
May 29, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Rob Liefeld signs at both Phat Collectibles locations this weekend! Saturday June 2nd at the mega store in Anaheim and Sunday June 3rd at the Huntington Beach store launching his three new DC titles Grifter, Deathstroke, and Savage Hawkman all starting at 1pm.
Rob will do free head sketches of Deadpool or Deathstroke for the first 50 people in line on Saturday ONLY!
Phat Collectibles
1201 S. Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA 92804
16532 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
CA – The Infinite Signing
July 31, 2011 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Horror, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories
Robert Kirkman and Rob Liefeld sign on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 from 4:00PM – 6:00PM.
“The Infinite” creators Robert Kirkman and Rob Liefeld will be signing copies of the new series, including a store-specific variant cover, at Beach Ball Comics on August 3. The line for this exclusive signing begins when the store opens at 11am. Rob and Robert are scheduled to begin signing sharply at 4pm. Supplies of this cover are limited, so fans are encouraged to get there early.
Beach Ball Comics
3024 West Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92804
