NJ – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 15, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, New Jersey, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Larry Hama, Ron Marz, Bryan J.L. Glass, and more appear at Level Up Entertainment on Saturday May 3rd for Free Comic Book Day!
Press Release:
It’s the most wonderful day of the year! Join us on May 3rd for free comics, special guests, vendors, artists, prizes, costume contest, sales, and more!
Some of this year’s special events include:
TRANSFORMERS vs GI JOE #0 LAUNCH PARTY, brought to you by IDW Publishing!
Unveiling of this year’s GI JOE vs TRANSFORMERS EPIC DIORAMA!
Special Q&A and workshop with the talented RON MARZ!
Guests include:
Ron Marz – Writer
Best known for: Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Marvel vs DC, Star Wars, Batman/Aliens
Larry Hama – Writer
Best known for: G.I. Joe, Bucky O’Hare, Avengers, Wolverine
Bryan J.L. Glass – Writer
Best known for: The Mice Templar, Furious, Thor: First Thunder, Valkyrie
Robert Bruce – Popculturist
Best known for: AMC’s Comic Book Men
Mark Bellomo - Author
Best known for: Totally Tubular 80’s Toys, Transformers: Identification & Price Guide, The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe
Justin Piatt and Zack Dolan – SUPER!
Level Up Entertainment
4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330
(609) 569-9200
MO – Marvel Writers Trifecta Signing
April 15, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Missouri, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Jason Aaron, Cullen Bunn, and Dennis Hopeless sign at Pulp Fiction Comics on Wednesday May 14, 2014!
Press Release:
A Marvel writer trifecta has been generous enough to coordinate their schedules for a signing at Pulp on May 14th! Each author has recently released an All New Marvel NOW series, so be sure to bring your issues to get signed. Also be sure to bring in any back issues or TPBs these guys have worked on previously. We’ve included a list of notable series by these authors below as a reminder:
Jason Aaron: Ghost Rider, Wolverine, Avengers vs. X-Men, Wolverine & the X-Men, Scalped, Thanos Rising, The Other Side, Thor God of Thunder, and Original Sin.
Cullen Bunn: Helheim, The Sixth Gun, Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe, Deadpool Killustrated, Deadpool Kills Deadpool, Night of the Living Deadpool, The Fearless Defenders, Deadpool vs. Carnage, Sinestro, and Magneto.
Dennis Hopeless: Gearhead, Lovestruck, X-Men: Season One, Legion of Monsters, The Answer, Avengers Arena, Cable and X-Force, and Avengers Undercover.
Pulp Fiction Comics & Games
1100 SE Blue Parkway, Lees Summit, Missouri 64063
(816) 554-7333
OR – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 14, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Oregon, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Press Release:
Things From Another World will open early at 9 am Saturday, May 3 for Free Comic Book Day, an incredibly popular, family-friendly event! Choose up to 10 special free comics from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and more (while supplies last), shop $2 and $5 doorbusters, and get autographs from your favorite comic book creators.
Plus: get 20% off almost everything in the store*, and save an additional 5% if you’re a TFAW box customer! Later, come back for the Free Comic Book Day After Party at the Portland TFAW from 7 to 10 pm, featuring free burgers and dogs (including veggie options), complimentary beer (for those 21+), prizes, music, and more.
Signing Schedule:
10:00 am-12:00 pm
* Greg Rucka (Lazarus, Veil, Punisher)
* Terry Dodson (X-Men, Catwoman)
12:00-2:00 pm
* Steve Lieber (Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Whiteout)
* Jim Valentino (Co-Founder of Image Comics)
2:00-4:00 pm:
* Chris Roberson (Sovereign), Chris Sebela (Ghost), Adam P. Knave (Never Ending), and Ibrahim Moustafa (The Pound)
2:30-4:30 pm:
* David Marquez (Ultimate Spider-Man)
Things From Another World
2916 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
PA – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 13, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Pennsylvania, Signing and Appearance Profiles
10:00 pm – 1:00 pm Bob McLeod Marvel and DC artist will on hand to greet customers and sign comics. During his long career, Bob has drawn and inked many comic characters such as Superman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Incredible Hulk, Batman and Star Wars characters. McLeod currently teaches part-time at the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and works on various commercial
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Ron Wybraniec of C and W Creations will signing comics and promoting their comic series. They just had a new # 1 published the beginning of April.
The Comic Store
28 McGovern Ave, Station Square, Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-8737
UT – Neal Adams Signing
April 12, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Comic Strips, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories, Utah
Come see comic legend Neal Adams at The Nerd Store in Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City on Wednesday April 14th from 4:00 till 7:00 pm!
Neal is well known for his creating some of the most iconic moments in Batman and Green Lantern as well as his work in Deadman, Superman, Justice League, X-Men, and The Avengers!
This is a FREE event! First autograph is free and only $10 for each additional. There will be tons of great merchandise available to get signed as well. Come in on Wednesday 4/16 from 4-7pm. Located in Valley Fair Mall just off of I-215.
The Nerd Store
3601 South 2700 West, West Valley City, UT 84119
(801) 964-4776
ON – FCBD: X-Men Legend Signs
April 10, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Legendary writer Chris Claremont appears at Dr. Comics for a signing on Free Comic Book Day – Saturday May 3, 2014 from noon till 6:00 pm!
This is great timing as the new X-Men movie Days of Future Past comes out in Theatres May 23. This movie is based on Chris Claremont stories. Also Nightcrawler #1 that comes out in April 2014 is written by Chris Claremont.
We will have special VIP Packages to meet/greet Chris Claremont, to get your VIP Tickets this link…
Also come meet the X-Men of Toronto at Dr.Comics on Free Comic Book Day May 3, 2014 at the store from 12-6pm. Bring the kids and get your picture taking with your favourite Mutant!
Dr. Comics
44 Kensington Ave, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5T2J9
MD – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 10, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Maryland, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Paul Pope, Jason Aaron, Dean Haspiel, Frank J. Barbiere, Joe Harris, David Rodriguez, and Mike DeVito appear at Third Eye Comics on Saturday May 3rd for Free Comic Book Day!
Press Release:
Third Eye Faithful — come and join us for the 6th incredible year of THIRD EYE COMICS on Saturday May 3rd, 2014. Oh, and did we mention: IT’S ALSO FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
FREE COMIC BOOKS ALL DAY LONG!
Featuring Special Guests…
(Signings taking place from 9AM-4PM, unless otherwise noted)
PAUL POPE (Battling Boy, Batman Year 100, Escapo, Heavy Liquid)
JASON AARON (Scalped, Wolverine & the X-Men, Thor God of Thunder, Southern Bastards, Original Sin)
FRANK BARBIERE (Five Ghosts, White Suits, Solar)
DEAN HASPIEL (American Splendor, The Quitter, The Alcoholic, The Fox)
JOE HARRIS (X-Files Season 10, Great Pacific, Ghost Projekt)
David Rodriguez (Finding Gossamyr)
Mike DeVito (Stuff of Legend)
AWESOME ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING
Get your picture taken with Doctor Who & the TARDIS Photo Booth!
Get your picture taken with the Imperial Stormtroopers of the 501st Legion (9AM-1PM)
Bring the Kids & visit our Kids Comics Tent for face-painting, costumed heroes, and staff designated to help guide you towards great all ages reads for your young readers!
SPECIAL 1 DAY ONLY ANNIVERSARY SALE
20% OFF ALL Graphic Novels (excluding new releases from 4/1-5/4)
20% OFF ALL Statues & Toys (excluding new releases from 4/1-5/4)
20% OFF ALL Games (excluding new releases from 4/1-5/4)
50% OFF SELECT Trade Paperbacks & Hardcovers
50% OFF SELECT Toys & Statues
$1.00 Back Issue Bins or Fill A Short Box for $50.00
Line Up Early & Score Swag!
FIRST 25 IN LINE GET A FCBD PRIZE BAG LOADED WITH SWEET SWAG!
FIRST 50 IN LINE GET A FREE THIRD EYE SUMMER 2014 T-SHIRT!
FIRST 100 IN LINE GET A FREE THIRD EYE X WALKING DEAD FREE COMIC BOOK DAY COMMEMORATIVE PATCH!
FIRST 200 IN LINE GET A THIRD EYE X FCBD BUTTON!
CAMPING OUT? WIN DOOR PRIZES, TOYS & MORE!
COME IN COSPLAY & BE ENTERED TO WIN A $200 GIFT CARD!
Third Eye Comics
2027-A West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
CA – FCBD: Rise of the Magi #0 Signing
April 7, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Image co-founder MARC SILVESTRI appears at Golden Apple Comics on Saturday May 3rd for Free Comic Book Day! Marc is debuting his BRAND NEW Top Cow/Image comic: RISE OF THE MAGI #0.
Golden Apple Comics
7018 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-658-6047
IN – Arts Day Comics Event
April 7, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Indiana, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Gene Ha and Carol Tilley appear at Holy Cross College on Friday, April 11 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM!
Press Release:
Holy Cross College invites you to attend its annual Arts Day: a public lecture and exhibition which celebrates the spirit of the creative arts. The event will be held on Friday, April 11 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM in Driscoll Auditorium, Vincent Gallery, and Vincent Atrium at Holy Cross College.
This year’s event will highlight lectures by Carol Tilley, an Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois, Champaign Urbana and Gene Ha, a professional comic artist, illustrator and writer.
Carol Tilley will present “When Comics Almost Died: Readers, Censors, and Innovation.” Tilley teaches courses in media literacy and youth services librarianship. Part of her scholarship focuses on the intersection of young people, comics and libraries, particularly in the United States during the mid-twentieth century. Her research has been published in journals including the Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (JASIST) and Children’s Literature in Education. Tilley’s research on anti-comics advocate Fredric Wertham was featured in the New York Times and other media outlets.
Gene Ha will talk about his artistic career and the comic book industry. He has been a professional artist drawing images for comic books for over twenty years. Ha’s drawings have filled the pages of graphic works published by DC Comics, Malibu Comics, Wildstorm, Vertigo and Marvel Comics. A sampling of Ha’s character renderings encompass work on Batman, Captain America, Superman, Green Lantern, X-Men, and the Justice League of America as well as many others. Ha has won four Eisner Awards for his work on Top Ten with Alan Moore and Zander Cannon and with Brad Meltzer on Justice League of America #11 for DC Comics. Ha grew up in South Bend, Indiana, attended Clay High School, and received a BFA from the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan.
In addition to these lectures, the Vincent Gallery will feature an exhibition of student art and a reception with light refreshments will be held in the Vincent Atrium, adjacent to the gallery and auditorium. These events are free and open to the public. All are welcome to visit Holy Cross campus and celebrate the arts!
For further information about the events or directions, please contact William Tourtillotte by email at wtourtillotte[at]hcc-nd.edu or by phone at 574-239-8304.
Holy Cross College
54515 State Road 933 North, Notre Dame, IN 46556
574-239-8377
OH – The Brian Michael Bendis Experience
March 31, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Ohio, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Brian Michael Bendis appears at the Cleveland Institute of Art on Thursday April 3, 2014 from 5:00PM – 6:30PM!
Press Release:
Brian Michael Bendis (CIA Class of 1991) is an award-winning comics creator, New York Times bestseller and one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics. He’ll share his wit and wisdom – and maybe even a little career advice – with aspiring graphic novelists and comics lovers in this visiting artist lecture, which is free and open to the public.
Bendis is most recently the writer of All New X-Men and Uncanny X-Men, bringing about a new Renaissance for the X-Men franchise. He also launched a brand-new Guardians Of The Galaxy series as Marvel Comics gears up for the Disney motion picture of the same name. All three books debuted at number one on national sales charts.
Bendis completed nine years at the helm of Marvel’s popular Avengers franchise by writing every issue of the New Avengers, plus debuting the hit books Avengers, Mighty Avengers and Dark Avengers, along with the wildly successful ‘event’ projects Avengers vs X-Men, House of M, Secret War, Secret Invasion, Age of Ultron, and Siege.
Cinematheque presents Checefsky
Make an evening of it: stick around after Bendis’s talk for The Cinematheque’s presentation of The Films of Bruce Checefsky, starting at 6:45pm. Learn about the other side of CIA’s mild-mannered gallery director who, for the past 13 years has moonlighted as a maker of short, independent films that have shown widely around the world. For more information, including ticket prices, click here.
Cleveland Institute of Art
11610 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 421-7000
