MD – Age of Ultron Signing

Meet artist Brandon Peterson at Cards Comics and Collectibles on Saturday June 1, 2013 from 1:00 pm till 5:00 pm! Pick up his exclusive variant cover for Adventure Time #13! Brandon has previously worked on several titles for Marvel Comics including Ultimate Vision, Ultimate Extinction, Strange, Ultimate X-Men, Astonishing X-Men, Magneto Rex, X-Men, and Uncanny X-Men.

Cards Comics and Collectibles
100 A Chartley Drive, Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-526-7410

CA – Adams Family Signing

Neal Adams and Josh Adams sign at Lee’s Comics on Friday May 17th, 2013 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

Press Release:

Comic art legend Neal Adams is coming to Lee’s Comics this Friday! Neal entered the field of comics illustration in the 1960s, and changed the look of comic books forever. He is acclaimed for his signature runs on Deadman, Green Lantern/Green Arrow, Batman, Avengers, X-Men and many other titles. Recently Neal returned to Marvel and DC with ground-breaking new works: “The First X-Men”, and “Batman: Odyssey.” Neal will be joined for the signing by his talented son Josh Adams, artist on IDW’s Doctor Who.

Neal will be offering a free signature on your favorite item, and free signatures on Prints and other items brought in from NealAdams.com. There will be a $10 fee for additional signatures.

We will have a CGC witness on hand in case you want to have books signed graded and submitted. There are additional fees for this service. We will also be offering our own Certificate of Authenticity for a small fee.

If you are looking for some nice vintage comics for Neal to sign, make sure to check our ebay store, where you will find over 250 Neal Adams comics on sale! You can have anything you like delivered to the store, so you save the shipping.

Lee’s Comics
1020 North Rengstorff Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043-1760

NYC – X-Men #1 Signing

Writer Brian Wood signs at JHU Comic Books to celebrate the release of X-Men #1 on Wednesday, May 29th at 7:30 pm!

*Purchase of X-Men #1 Required to Participate in Signing.

About X-Men #1
Because you demanded it! The X-Women finally get their own book, from critically acclaimed superstars Brian Wood (X-MEN, ULTIMATE X-MEN, DMZ, The Massive, Mara) and Olivier Coipel (AVX, HOUSE OF M, THOR)! An old enemy shows up at the X-Men’s door, seeking asylum from an ancient evil come back to earth. Meanwhile, Jubilee has come home, and she’s brought with her an orphaned baby who might hold the key to the earth’s survival… or its destruction. Against a backdrop of what seems like an alien invasion and an eons-spanning war between brother and sister, Storm steps up and puts together a team to protect the child and stop a new threat that could destroy all life on earth!

JHU Comic Books MANHATTAN
32 East 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016
(212)268-7088

FL – Thanos Rising Signing

Writer Jason Aaron signs at A Comic Shop on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 9:00 pm!

RSVP on Facebook!

Press Release:

JASON AARON, the writer of THANOS, THOR, and WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN will be at A Comic Shop signing books, eating, and drinking with you in the Geek Easy on Saturday June 1st!

His SCALPED for Vertigo was insanely good and critically acclaimed. His work on Wolverine is my favorite take on Logan. He’s rocking Ragnarok on Thor: God of Thunder. He even co-wrote Avengers vs X-Men!

He’ll sign your books, answer your questions, and drink your beer! So save the date! More will be announced as we get closer!

A Comic Shop
114 S. Semoran Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32792

TX – Sabretooth Signs

Press Release:

Tyler Mane is in town for his newest film, Compound Fracture. It’s one night only – Thursday, May 2nd at the Texas Theater!

Tyler will be stopping by Zeus on Wednesday, May 1st (times to be announced). Bring your online ticket receipt and Tyler will sign a photo or item of your choice for free!

Get tickets in advance here.

Compound Fracture is an atmospheric supernatural thriller starring Tyler Mane (Halloween, X-Men, Troy), Derek Mears (Friday the 13th, Predators), and Muse Watson (NCIS, I Know What You Did Last Summer). Michael Wolfsen (Mane) returns to his estranged family home to find his father slipping into a paranoia filled dementia. However, as strange things begin to occur around the house, Michael soon realizes his father’s paranoia my be justified.

Zeus Comics
1334 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75247

MD – FCBD: Superman Signing

Adam Kubert, Frank Cho, and Steve Conley sign at Cards Comics & Collectibles on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!!

Press Release:

Free Comic Book Day 2013 is just around the corner and Cards, Comics & Collectibles – Baltimore’s Premiere Comic Book Store and the Official News Source of the Baltimore Comic-Con – is pulling out all of the stops for this year’s event! Everyone has been wondering what we were going to do and we’re finally ready to announce it! This is the one you’ve been waiting for!

The full-day event kicks off with an awesome line-up of creators appearing at the store! Adam Kubert, Frank Cho, and Steve Conley will be all signing and sketching at the store throughout the day.

Legendary Marvel and DC Comics artist Adam Kubert, whose most recent work includes Marvel’s Avengers vs. X-Men event and the recently launched Avengers series, will be signing and sketching from 12:00pm – 2:30pm, and again from 3:30pm – 6:00pm. He is the featured artist in DC’s Free Comic Book Day 2013 issue, Superman: The Last Son of Krypton #1.

The son of comics legend, Joe Kubert, Adam started his illustrious career in comics in 1993 drawing Wolverine for Marvel Comics. He was a mainstay at Marvel, working on such titles as X-Men, Ultimate X-Men, and Ultimate Fantastic Four, until 2005 when he signed an exclusive contract with DC Comics. While there, he served as artist on Action Comics, DC Universe: Last Will and Testament, and Batman and The Outsiders Special. In 2009, he returned to Marvel where he remains today.

Frank Cho’s body of work at Marvel includes such titles as New Avengers, Mighty Avengers, Shanna the She-Devil, New Ultimates, X-Men: Schism, and Avengers vs. X-Men. He is also well-known for his creator-owned series, Liberty Meadows, and his work on Jungle Girl for Dynamite Entertainment. Cho, who is currently writing and drawing Savage Wolverine, will be signing and sketching from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

Award-winning designer, illustrator, and cartoonist Steve Conley has worked on such notable comics as Star Trek: Year Four (IDW), Michael Chabon’s Amazing Adventures of the Escapist (Dark Horse Comics), and JLA-Z (DC Comics). Conley, who is also the creator of Astounding Space Thrills and the all-ages series Bloop (www.bloopstree.com), will be signing and sketching all day.

In addition to the creator line-up, Baltimore’s Z104.3 will be setting up and broadcasting live at the store. Fans can sign up to win a pair of tickets to the Z104.3 screening of Iron Man 3 at the Rotunda Movie Theatre which will be drawn every 15 minutes! Carnival games and an all-ages obstacle course will also be set up for fans to win CDs, movie passes, and items from the movie!

Get your picture taken with Cosplay Girls courtesy of Comic Con Cuties and, as special treat for our fans, Bill Bateman’s Bistro will be set up and offering discounts to fans who come to the store!

“Free Comic Book Day has grown to become such an important event – not just for retailers, creators, and fans – but for the comics industry as a whole,” said Marc Nathan, owner of Cards, Comics & Collectibles. “We are delighted to have Adam, Frank, and Steve signing here, and are so excited for the events we’ll be hosting for the fans! With Z104.3, Bill Bateman’s, and the girls of Comic Con Cuties, this year is going to be our biggest yet!”

Join us on Saturday, May 4, 2013 as events kick off at 11:00am with store signings, $1 Modern back issues, photo ops with the Cosplay Girls of Comic Con Cuties, and, of course, FREE COMICS!

Cards, Comics & Collectibles is located at 100A Chartley Drive, Reisterstown, MD. For more information, please visit cardscomicscollectibles.com, our Facebook page, or call 410-526-7410.

IA – Free Comic Book Day 2013

Jason Aaron, Phil Hester, and Eric Gapstur sign at Daydreams Comics on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!!

Press Release:

Free Comic Book Day 2013 is upon us! Come join us all day long for special sales, prizes, and of course, FREE COMICS!

After a successful 2012 event, we will once again be doing a fund raiser for the Iowa City Animal Center this year! Make a donation during FCBD and get free graphic novels – and the more you donate the more free stuff you get!

We will also be hosting the following comic book creators throughout the day. They will be available to sign autographs, do sketches and talk with fans!

Jason Aaron: Acclaimed writer for Marvel Comics and owner of an amazing beard! Jason is currently writing Wolverine & The X-Men, Thor God of Thunder and Thanos Rising. Previous works include Scalped and The Other Side (Vertigo Comics), Wolverine Weapon X, Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Punishermax, Ultimate Captain America and more!

Phil Hester: Professional comic writer & artist for two decades! Phil has worked for various companies over the years and has also created his own characters! Credits include Green Arrow, Wonder Woman, Swamp Thing, The Wretch, Firebreather, Godzilla, Green Hornet, The Darkness, Invincible Universe, Gen 13, Ant-Man, and many more!

Eric Gapstur: Finalist in Amazon’s Comic Strip Superstar contest! He currently working on his own strip comic Belle Plaine as well as honing his comic inking skills. He has a couple Green Hornet covers to his credit, and recently completed a Batman Legends of the Dark Knight story with Phil Hester. Be on the lookout for an upcoming Adventures of Superman story in the near future!

So come out to the shop, and bring your family and friends!

Daydreams Comics
21 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 354-6632

www.daydreamscomics.com

MS – Free Comic Book Day 2013

Andy Kuhn, John Dell, Derec Donovan, Mark Probst, and many more sign at 3 Alarm Comics on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!

Andy Kuhn - Fire Breather, TMNT, Spider-Man, Batgirl

John Dell - Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers vs X-Men, JLA

Mark Probst - Action Comics New 52, Aquaman, JLA

Steven Butler - Spider-Man, Sonic, X-Men

Mitch Byrd - Green Lantern, Lady Death, Generation X

Steve Scott - Batman, JLA, She-Hulk

Derec Donovan - Youngblood, Green Lantern, R.E.B.E.L.S.

Barry Gregory - Ka-Blam Digital Printing

Thomas Florimonte - Ka-Blam Digital Printing

Wade Acuff - Lord Of the Rings Movies, Nickelodeon’s Lazy Town

Bryan King - Neo-Earth

Andy Childress - Bubbaworld Comix

T.D. Roebuck

Saga

Sarah Link

Kevin Hayman

PLUS a Cosplay Contest with a $100 prize

AND Raffles and Auctions held with all proceeds going to local libraries.

3 Alarm Comics
15210 Lemoyne Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39532
228-392-9833

IL – Young Avengers Signing

Marvel Comics writer Kieron Gillen signs at Third Coast Comics on Thursday April, 25th at 5:00 pm! He’s helping kick off the 2013 C2E2 with an appearance at the shop. His credits include:

The X-Men, S.W.O.R.D., Generation Hope, Uncanny X-Men, Avengers vs X-Men: Consequences, Thor, Journey Into Mystery, Iron Man, and the curent Young Avengers comic.

In addition to his Marvel work he also wrote Phonogram for Image Comics with artist Jamie McKelvie.

Third Coast Comics
6234 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

Boston Comic Con 2013 Schedule

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

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