Archaia and Before the Door have teamed for the new series Lucid by Michael McMillian and Anna Wieszezyk. “We’ve been lucky at Archaia to help usher new creative entities into the comics industry, and one of our most rewarding partnerships has been working with Before the Door to develop Lucid,” said Archaia Editor-in-Chief Stephen Christy. “In Lucid, Michael McMillian and Anna Wieszczyk dove not only into the world of modern magic, but this history of magic throughout western culture as well, all wrapped up in a day-glo, über-pop comic book that looks unlike anything else on the stands today. I’m…
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No, really, Image Comics is releasing the first issue of Marijuanaman on April 20, 2011 (get it?), and to promote the release, creator Ziggy Marley will be signing posters at the Image Comics booth at San Diego Comic-Con. On Saturday, July 24, Ziggy will be signing MARIJUANAMAN posters with publisher Image Comics from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at booth #2729. Joining him will be artist Jim Mahfood (MIXED TAPES) and co-writer Joe Casey (GODLAND, OFFICER DOWNE). “I have been reading comics since I was a little boy in Jamaica,” Ziggy declares. “I am very excited to be a part…
Titan has announced that Tommy Lee Edwards will be signing the upcoming Torchwood comic at this year’s San Diego Comic Con.
Rob Liefeld shared information that his designs for his run on X-Force are getting the Minimate treatment at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. No word on pricing, but the set of Deadpool, Cable, Domino and Feral will only be available at SDCC, and then eBay immediately after. via Rob Liefeld
Star Trek fans have yet another reason to make their way to the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con in August as William Shatner and Patrick Stewart confirm that they’ll be at the show together – the first time together for professional photo ops with the public. “We are extremely excited to bring this first-time-ever opportunity with Patrick Stewart and William Shatner to Wizard World Chicago Comic Con.” said Shamus. “Stewart’s first Wizard World appearance in Philadelphia was very successful and we know that fans will come from far and wide to see the two Captains together in August.” Wizard World…
Press Release Returning for an unprecedented third year to the fans and Convention that “started it all,” Walt Disney Pictures is pleased to present a very special, insider look at its upcoming “TRON: Legacy” at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International Convention. At 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2010, the panel presentation will be held in Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center. On the dais will be filmmakers and talent from the film, including director Joe Kosinski, producers Sean Bailey and Steven Lisberger as wells as cast members Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Michael Sheen and…
When you work in the animation and special effects industry your reel is the thing that is going to keep you in business. Scaddude (aka Rommel Calderon) may have just ruined Geoff Johns’ chance to stand in the spotlight at the San Diego Comic-Con where he is planning on showing off the Blue Beetle live action footage, by dumping the shots into his most recent demo reel. That being said – I like this guy’s work, and since my son and I are just now getting into Ben10, it’s nice to see that at the top of the reel.
If you are in South Florida this weekend, and need something to do, check out the SuperCon at the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Convention Center in Miami. Top Cow will be in attendance, and sent along a rundown of exclusives and guests at the show.
With Tron: Legacy arriving in theaters at the end of the year, expect to see a whole bunch of Tron stuff at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. Spin Master has some merchandise to offer up, and it looks pretty cool!
Hot on the heals of Wizard World Philly 2010, Gareb Shamus has announced the dates for next year’s convention. Press release follows: In the midst of an overwhelmingly successful 2010 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, Wizard Entertainment CEO Gareb Shamus today announced that the event will return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, June 10-12, 2011.
The Baltimore Comic-Con is coming up in August, and even though it follows on the heals of the big San Diego comic convention, the group is still pulling in a slew of guests from IDW, Top Shelf, Image, Boom! Studios, Top Cow, Dark Horse, and more. “Our guest list is really picking up momentum now,” said Marc Nathan, promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. “We’re happy to be adding guests from past years and welcoming new ones this year too. We are especially proud to welcome new guests Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Jonathan Hickman this year, since we know that they…
Electric Tiki is one of those companies that quietly sits in the background all the while cranking out some very awesome statues. Over the last couple of weeks, the company has posted image of upcoming products, many of which will show up at the Sideshow Collectibles booth at this year’s San Diego Comic Con.
As the buildup to the San Diego Comic-Con gets underway, Kotobukiya has announced it is now accepting pre-orders for the convention exclusive White Phoenix Bishoujo Statue. The statue is limited to 500, and you’ll have to pick it up at the show, but if you already have the other Phoenix statues from Kotobukiya in your collection, you don’t want to pass this one up. via Kotobukiya USA
Press Release Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard Entertainment, today announced the acquisition of ComiCONN to create Wizard World Connecticut Comic Con 2011, to be held on a date and at a site to be determined. The announcement came on the first day of this weekend’s Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.