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Late Thursday afternoon, as Comic Con began to really hit its stride, as the shift from panel and show floor to party mode started to occur, the second annual “Digital Comics Now!” panel, hosted by Chip Mosher of Boom! Studios got underway. In some ways the panel is a barometer for where digital comics stand in 2010. Many of the same faces from 2009 appeared, including David Steinberger from comiXology and Michael Murphey from iVerse, while new members were Wade Slitkin of Panelfly and Micah Baldwin from Graphic.ly. Noticeably absent was Rantz Hoseley from Longbox, an ubiquitous presence at the Convention in 2009.
There was breaking news right off the bat, with Slitkin announcing that Panelfly was about to disappear and is merging with some other multimedia properties into a new entity to be called “Syn.” Details were sparse, but it would appear that at least one of the players in the digital comics space is exiting. In general, though, the rest of the panelists were cautiously bullish on the prospects for digital comics, particularly based on the growth in availability and sales for comics distributed online (primarily via Apple properties, an element that remains consistent from 2009). Steinberger was comfortable representing the admitted industry leader, as comiXology has the largest library of available titles, with over 2300 books he claimed.
Micah Baldwin from newcomer Graphic.ly was happy to play the role of the bigger thinker, and to emphasize what he sees as his company’s key differentiator, social and community features. Murphey from iVerse seemed to be speaking for all in the group in characterizing the necessity of depending so much on Apple to be an acceptable reality and that some of the early problems around the iTunes have been ironed out, and things were “just not that bad” anymore.
Mosher challenged the panelists to explain how digital comics were going to expand the overall comic book market beyond what his research characterizes as the “300,000 regular weekly shoppers” at the 1800-2000 brick and mortar shops in the U.S. Here the answers were very similar to a year ago, highlighting the potential benefits of bringing comics to non-traditional readers via technology, and to capitalize on the general pervasiveness of comic IP in the culture generally. Steinberger claimed that the retailers participating in comiXology’s program had seen sale increases of “20%” but the general feeling was that digital comics were still too new to for much comprehensive data to be collected yet.
To this observer, the most interesting comment from the panel was really more of a question. Baldwin from Graphic.ly, an admitted “non-comics guy,” talked about the on-going search for that element that will be the tangible answer to the change in revenue streams brought on by digital. In his view the music industry has forcibly shifted its priorities to live concert sales over individual unit sales. He wants to know “what will be the live music” of the comic book industry, which is a very interesting question for the CEO of a company that sells digital copies of comic books to ask. Digital comics are, after all, the mp3 in this analogy, and it is the physical comic books that are the scarce good that can still be charged for, like music performances. The price pressure on digital copies is likely to increase in a downward direction, as we have seen in other industries, including book publishing. Because of the intensely collectible and visual nature of comics, far greater than CD’s or books of course, comics sales are likely to remain far more dependent on physical sales than those other media, while the successful price of digital comics are, in my opinion, almost assured
3 Comments on SD10 Digital comics now!, last added: 7/24/2010
Meanwhile… OneManga has announced that they will be removing ALL comics from their site, regardless of provenance.
Panelfly isn’t leaving comics… they just issued a press release announcing the new venture, and how they’ll be on more platforms than any other company. Think of it as a merger, like US West becoming Qwest. Or National Periodicals becoming part of Warner Communications.
Christopher Moonlight @ Moonlight Art Magazine said, on 7/23/2010 8:06:00 PM
Digital comics have been my main mission to find out about this comic con. Publishers are excited and want to know more, retailers want it to work for them, but seem a little touchy about “press” attending their meetings on the subject (sorry retailers, I’m just trying to learn more, like you) and as far as I can tell, comic apps have taken on a life of their own, and cannot be stopped at this point. No one I’ve talked to seems to think that print will die because of them, nor does anyone want to stop buying print. I couldn’t tell you what this all means, but I have to admit, I’m enjoying reading on my iPad.
CitizenCliff said, on 7/23/2010 11:11:00 PM
As a recent iPad user, I’m fascinated with the prospect of reading comics on a portable device. But right now, the selection is abysmal. I’d love to see books by Fantagraphics, Oni, Top Shelf, etc.
Imagine reading about a new book on this site or another comics site and being able to instantly acquire that book. It is that impulse purchase that will fuel a revolution in distribution. Just as I can now purchase any song, moments after I hear it, so will it be for comics.
I for one am not a collector, but more of a stasher. I rarely go back to my old books, but can’t bear the thought of throwing them out like magazines. A digital system alivates the clutter and the guilt.
Let’s face it, most comic shops carry Marvel, DC, Image, and some Dark Horse, at least that’s what’s in the shops in and around where I’m at here in Red Bank, NJ. I have to go into NYC to if I want a wide variety. But hard to find indie books could find a much larger audience given the ubiquity of digital distribution. It will be interesting to see how it evolves.
Dark Horse’s much beloved anthology Dark Horse Presents returns in a brand new print incarnation in March 2011 with all new work from Carla Speed McNeil, Harlan Ellison, Howard Chaykin and Mike Mignola among others.
Axe Cop, the off the wall webcomic about an axe-wielding cop, written by five year old Malachai Nicolle and illustrated by his adult brother Ethan Nicolle, is coming to Dark Horse in a collected edition this December. It will be followed by a three part full color miniseries in the spring of 2011.
Witchfinder, the comic series by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi with art by John Severin, returns in a five part miniseries Witchfinder: Lost and Gone Forever this February.
Web series The Guild returns to Dark Horse with a new five part miniseries written by series creator Felicia Day and co-star Jeff Lewis.
Dark Horse has unveiled Dethklok! a new comic from the people who brought you Adult Swim’s hit show Metalocalypse. Like Metalocalypse, the Dethklok! miniseries features the over the top adventures of Dethklok, the world’s most popular – and most dysfunctional – imaginary Death Metal supergroup. To quote the press release
After a series of sponsorship deals goes sour, Dethklok launches a new business venture—a line of frozen meals called HypothermiFoods—in hopes of reclaiming their metal throne.
The comic is written by Jeremy Barlow and illustrated by Lucas Marangon based on story ideas from the show’s creators Brendon Small and Jon Schnepp and comes out this October 6.
Janet and Alex Evanovich’s Troublemaker’s second and final volume comes out on November 3.
As long predicted by the internet, Dark Horse is bringing out a prequel tie-in miniseries to much anticipated child vampire thriller Let Me In entitled Let Me In: Crossroads, written by Marc Andreyko and illustrated by Patric Reynolds.
Milo Manara, Italy’s ero-comics superstar most recently in the US comics press for his X-Women oneshot with Chris Claremont, has inked a deal with Dark Horse to bring out a nine-volume collection of his works. The Manara Library will feature works unavailable in English for over 20 years in a brand new translation from Kim Thompson.
Dark Horse will also be bringing out a new comic Mass Effect: Evolution based on the popular video game series Mass Effect. The book will be written by Mac Walters, the lead writer of the Mass Effect games and comics veteran John Jackson Miller with Omar Francia as artist.
Kate Fitzsimons writes for Publishers Weekly, Publishers Weekly Comics Week, and her personal comics and geek culture blog geekiferous.com.
3 Comments on SD10: Dark Horse Presents Returns! And More, last added: 7/24/2010
In the recent manga cutbacks, one company has remained conspicuous by their silence — Del Rey’s manga line, mostly licensed from Kodansha, has been quietly downsizing for months, with fewer and fewer titles coming out, and an increased emphasis on their home-made manga-like books, such as their Avatar graphic novels.
In addition, it is confirmed that marketing manager Ali T. Kokmen has been let go. Kokmen worked closely on DEl Rey’s manga line so the lay-off developed from that. (Kokmen is at the con, so if you see him, offer him a gig.)
Kodansha representative are at the show however, including some appearances at the Vertical booth where they are talking up a new English language version of their contributor’s site — perhaps looking to add more English-speaking creators to the established Felipe Smith.
While the scope of all the moves isn’t entirely clear, Random House, the parent company of Del Rey, seems to be cutting back on graphic novels in general, as the manga category softens and a lot of books that were announced with great fanfare over the last few years underperformed, such as the Marvel manga line. They are still in the space with books like the Flight anthologies however, and other licensed titles. And of course, they distribute DC’s graphic novels to the trade.
Developing.
3 Comments on Del Rey update, last added: 7/26/2010
…And Vertical and Kodansha and Campfire. Also, Random House is a federation of publishers, much like the European Union. Crown, Villard, and Pantheon still publish graphic novels, and I suspect their digital books will lead the wave.
Ali is an amazing marketeer, and a great guy! I do hope he lands on his feet at another GN publisher, because this industry needs more like him!
Rich Johnson said, on 7/23/2010 5:51:00 PM
I met Ali many years ago when I first arrived at DC Comics. I believe he was a Watson-Guptill at the time and was involved with some of the licensed books DC was publishing through them. My first image of him was this guy who was clearly a fan of comics who walked around in a suit and a bow tie – a real one I might add, not a clip-on and who had boundless energy and enthusiasm for the medium. He had a storehouse of knowledge about comics and would love to talk about all thing comics. Ink seemed to be flowing thorough his veins and word balloons were hovering over his head. I felt that someone should publish an Ali T. Kokman comic strip.
As I got to know him over the years I became more and more impressed with his professionalism, intelligence, generosity and an appreciation towards anyone or any company who was striving to make good books and to advance the medium. I hope Ali and everyone out there knows that he is one of those people who has made and I believe will continue to make a difference in this industry.
I well know that when something like this happens to you, you find out who your true friends are…I know Ali will not lack for people who are in his corner.
I am proud to call Ali my friend.
Kate Fitzsimons said, on 7/26/2010 4:34:00 PM
I’ve met Ali Kokmen from time to time and he’s never been anything other than an incredibly generous, friendly person. He even gave me a slice of Del Rey Charm City Cakes cake last year at the big Del Rey party at Dave & Busters when I had trouble getting my hands on some. I hope he finds a new job soon, he’s good people.
The biggest sociological story here at SDCC10 on Thursday was definitely the Cosplay counter protest against Westboro Baptist Church’s protest. The cosplayers outnumbered the con protesters — who had come for the health care conference goings-on at the Hyatt, and beat the bigots at their own game. Viva la fandom! Comics Alliance has all the details and photos.
It’s a good thing the Westboro gang didn’t know about David Hasselhoff.
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Before things get rolling too much, we would like to state that the Beat endorses the Odysea bar at the Hilton Bayfront as the new “in” drinking spot, replacing the nasty old homophobic Hyatt, which doesn’t like us at all. In contrast, the nice people at the Hilton Bayfront sent out this invitation:
Odysea Lounge at Hilton San Diego Bayfront hopes you will make us your “Con Bar” this July. We welcome all attendees of Comic-Con International to indulge in our fresh, hand-muddled cocktails and our dazzling bay front views. Come order right from your seat from one of our brand new I-Pads and enjoy Happy Hour daily, 4P-6P and 10P-12A. Our staff is ready to serve you throughout Comic-Con and look forward to making this year a memorable one.
We can attest to the awesomeness of these hand muddled cocktails, and plan to stop by a few times.
As opposed to the Hyatt, which is playing host to a health care convention which prompted an “add on” demonstration by more homophobic nuts, the Hilton is participating in programming and really becoming part of the Comic-Con experience. Support it with your drinking dollar! In addition, the BOOM! party will be there Thursday, so hopefully we’ll see you there.
3 Comments on Party Poop: The new “in” spot, last added: 7/22/2010
Okay, we’re on the ground and ready to get Preview Night and there are some press events already going on, notably this:
We had flight delays and other unpleasant stuff like a server meltdown that nearly gave us a heart attack yesterday, but it’s all over now and the real suffering can begin. Oh, we kid. There was a South Park marathon on Comedy Central that made the flight very bearable, including the classic World of Warcraft episode, the Logan’s Run episode and one about sex education where Kyle…oh we can’t say but we know you remember.
We haven’t had time to take the temperature of the town, but let’s just say San Diego couldn’t be more eager to welcome Comic-Con! There were e-signs up at BAGGAGE CLAIM for crying out loud. The signs at the trolley stop have been made over in Klingon. Signs, banners, parties, breakfast specials…the red carpet hasn’t been rolled out, it’s been shot out of a t-shirt cannon over the whole city.
The one person who was not eager to talk about Comic-Con was our cabbie, who when asked “Are ya gettin’ all ready for Comic-Con”?” whispered back “Yes.” and then fell silent for the next 15 minutes. He didn’t get a big tip, sorry. Tips for tips, people, tips for tips!
As far as the site goes, we have recruited a ground crew for our coverage this year, including our old friend Zenametal, frequent commenter Kate Fitzsimons, and — for the first time ever – Torsten Adair has been given a password to post. WOW, this will either kill the Beat or send it to new heights! Or maybe it will kill Torsten with excitement.
In addition, our entertainment reporter, Shannon O’Leary will be giving her own perspective on some of the non-comics events at the show.
Our team is unorthodox, and they do it their own way, but in that they resemble the A-Team and that’s how we like it.
From all reports there is Wi-Fi in the hall, so hopefully we’ll have semi-frequent posting whenever we can sit down unmolestered. (sic Steven Stahl, sic.)
And now…to Ralphs!
5 Comments on Day 0 and my feet already hurt, last added: 7/22/2010
Christopher Moonlight @ Moonlight Art Magazine (fr said, on 7/21/2010 9:10:00 PM
Pick up some carrot sticks. I just arrived and don’t know if I’ll have time to get you any. Are u on any panels this year?
Torsten Adair said, on 7/22/2010 6:24:00 AM
Mr. Moonlight:
Thursday, July 22
1:30-2:30 Spotlight on Dusty Higgins and Van Jensen— Pinocchio the Vampire Slayer creators and Comic-Con special guests Dusty Higgins and Van Jensen are spotlighted in a panel moderated by Heidi MacDonald. The pair talk about the origins of their project, their reactions to the positive feedback — which included having their debut graphic novel from SLG Publishing named as one of the top 10 best graphic novels for teens by the Young Adult Library Service — and show art from the upcoming sequel. Room 3
Christopher Moonlight @ Moonlight Art Magazine (fr said, on 7/22/2010 6:50:00 AM
Although they are out of business, Alvin Buenaventura is using his previously reserved booth to run a “going out of business” sale, sad as it sounds. Lisa Hanawalt and Johnny Ryan will both be appearing at the booth.
BTW, if you are the kind of person who is looking to score a true collectible, since much of the original print run of KRAMERS ERGOT #7s was destroyed, and it will never be reprinted, the remaining copies of this landmark masterpiece are indeed investments and worth every penny. I’d expect these to go very fast.
Here’s what I’ll have for sale:
• All of the BP titles including Comic Art Magazine, Boy’s Club by Matt Furie, The Gigantic Robot by Tom Gauld.
• Some of the few remaining copies of Kramers Ergot 7 which has been unavailable since last year. It will never be reprinted so here’s your chance to grab one before they are gone for good
• All of that “Other Stuff We Like.” Rare and imported goods that we’ve gathered over the year through our travels and were previously available in the BP Webshop. Minis, foreign anthologoies, artist’s books, silkscreened goodness, etc…
• Warehouse finds including back issues of Comic Art Magazine, and long out of print mini comics…
• A ton of original artwork and obscure prints from my personal collection by many of our favorite cartoonists.
• Rare comics and books from my personal collection.
• Also stop by throughout the weekend for daily blowout sales.
2 Comments on SD10: Bueanventura Press #1734, last added: 7/21/2010
Last minute bits and bobs of news and people and stuff that will enliven the next few days. Note this is 90% comics news — there are other places to find the other stuff.
§ Pantheon Books will have signings by Chip Kidd and debut novelist Charles Yu whose new book How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe goes on sale in September. Kidd will be promoting his new book on Captain Marvel/Shazam, which looks at a character that was as big as Superman at one point, then pretty much killed for being too much like Superman.
§ Distributor/publisher Last Gasp will be set up at booth #1616 and this is a DEFINITE MUST SEE. They’ll have exclusive Junko Mizuno prints and much more. More info
Confirmed for Comic-Con 2010: Signings with Junko Mizuno, Joe Ledbetter, Buff Monster, Ron English, Camilla d’Errico (See schedule below) Play Last Gasp Comic-Con BINGO with prizes! Plus all the newest books, imports, rare stuff…
§ Bill Plympton, #5552
Coming up this week, July 21-25 is the BIG annual San Diego Comic-Con, and once again Bill will have a booth to sell his DVDs, books and CD’s. If you’re one of the 125,000 people attending SDCC, please come and visit us, and note we will have a new booth number this year – 5552. That’s on the main convention floor, South side of the hall (near entrance G or H), and on the east wall (closest to the street), next to the giant T-shirt booth (we think…). Come by any time to meet Bill (unless he’s somewhere else) or attend one of our Comic-Con events:
There will be a panel at Comic-Con on the release of the “Hair High” DVD, on Thursday, July 22, at 1:30 pm in Room 8. The panel will also feature a sneak peek at the upcoming documentary “Adventures in Plymptoons”, with filmmakers Alexia Anastasio and Kevin Sean Michaels on hand to discuss the project. Bill Plympton will also be there to screen recent shorts and clips from upcoming projects, and answer questions about the “Hair High” DVD, or anything else. And everyone who attends will get a FREE Bill Plympton drawing! http://www.comic-con.org
Also, please check out Bill’s new short film “The Cow Who Wanted to Be a Hamburger”, which will be screened in the Comic-Con Independent Film Festival on Thursday, July 22, at 3:25 pm. The screening will be held at the Marriott Hotel and Marina, in Marriott Hall 1&2, which is next door to the convention center on the north side (near Hall A) Q&A session with Bill Plympton to follow – Don’t miss it!
Also in San Diego during Comic-Con, the Chuck Jones Gallery will feature an exhibit of artwork from Bill Plympton’s featuring images from “Idiots & Angels” and Bill’s celebrated “Dog” films – “Guard Dog”, “Guide Dog”, and “Hot Dog”. The gallery is located at 232 Fifth Avenue, and there will be a special event will Bill Plympton appearing on Friday, July 23, 7-10 pm. to celebrate the opening of the exhibit. Don’t miss this chance to see and buy the best animation art from “Idiots and Angels”! For more information, visit the Chuck Jones Gallery at Comic-Con – Booth 1134, call 888-294-9880 or visit http://www.ChuckJonesGallery.com
Wow….nobody portrays Olympian Arrogance/Smugness quite like Alex Ross. I wonder if superheroes ever smile in his world…or if severe constipation is the law of the land?
First I’ve heard about the new Chip Kidd Shazam book….so thanks for the heads up!
Christopher Moonlight @ Moonlight Art Magazine said, on 7/21/2010 12:46:00 PM
Yeah, Alex Ross looked at me just that way after he kicked my puppy. ;o)
Nathan Aaron said, on 7/21/2010 2:55:00 PM
“I wonder if superheroes ever smile in his world” – I don’t know, I think it looks great! Superhero-ing is serious business! Captain America is always serious, Thor is always reading to throw down with anything that blinks at him wrong, Iron Man is pretty serious when he’s not bangin’ the chicks, Hawkeye has a sly smirk on his face in the pic, the Scarlet Witch is thinking to herself “In just a short time I’ll have totally screwed up the Marvel Universe and go insane! Just you wait, Avengers!” and the Vision is all solemn in the corner cause he’s a) gonna have a crazy wife, and b) oh yeah, she kills him in the process.
Seriousness is required! (All in jest, though I do love the artwork!)
Nathan Aaron said, on 7/21/2010 2:57:00 PM
I do think it’s funny though cause the reflections in Iron Man’s helmet armor make him look like he’s got a Mr. Pringles mustache!
Nathan Aaron said, on 7/21/2010 3:00:00 PM
(Dang, it NEVER fails I always misspell something NO matter HOW many times I read it. Dang!)
Wally Strong said, on 7/22/2010 4:41:00 AM
When did Thor start using heroin? Are those Norse god track marks on his arm? Geez, he must have like .00005 body fat.
A lot of new Captain America and especially Thor movie art floating around today. From Yahoo Movies, two posters that Marvel will be distributing at their booth and panels, one presumes. The posters use concept art for the films and look very nice.
Also, stills from THOR from USA Today and Deadline. Okay, Chris Hemsworth’s arms may have sold us on this movie… as long as they are real and not just another special effect.
3 Comments on New Thor and Captain America art from Marvel, last added: 7/22/2010
Thor pic: Interesting how the silhouette of Thor’s hair resembles one of his traditional (though not pictured here) helmet wings (which is what I thought it was at a small thumbnail size). Still not bananas about the leather pants…but everything else is looking so good, I’m fine with ‘em.
Cap pic: Definitely not the Howlin’ Commandos version of WWII…and what’s this? A pistol-packin’ Cap? Certainly logical…but still a bit jarring when you’re used to the old Kirby Cap taking care of business with only the shield, fists, and boot leather.
Hemsworth photo: Looks like Chris has been taking his vitamins! No idea what’s going on here….Thor vs. Ant-Man?
arch 14 said, on 7/21/2010 1:42:00 PM
“I’ve leaned on the ’soldier’ part of super-soldier,” Brubaker says. “If you look at Cap in the 1940s, they have him with a shield in one hand and a machine gun in the other, and Bucky [the Captain's World War II teen sidekick] has a flamethrower.”
I love the Production Concept Art! These painters are doing amazing work! Mood, strong figure stances, interesting backgounds and secondary figures.
And thanks for the clickable thumbnails.
And… right behind the Small Press Pavilion is the Bayside Lobby, with two sets of large bathrooms, and easy access to the upper levels of the convention center! (There’s a food court nearby as well, but bring your own from Ralph’s.)
Halls A and B are bereft of large logos on the maps, which means that’s probably where the cool stuff is.
(Wonder why they don’t spread out the “zip code” booths more?)
Christopher Moonlight @ Moonlight Art Magazine said, on 7/21/2010 12:41:00 PM
Interesting statement. While I agree that there are many good comics there, I’ll still be checking outside those boxes on the map, but I’ll keep my eyes open for you more in that aria. Looks like they’ve switched things around this year.
BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid invites all Comic-Con attendees to the BOOM! Studios 5 Year Anniversary Drink Up* taking place at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Odysea Bar, Thursday July 22nd from 9pm to ??? during Comic-Con International 2010 in San Diego, California.
Come help celebrate another year of BOOM!’s explosive growth with Mark Waid, Ross Richie, Matt Gagnon, Chip Mosher and the rest of the BOOM! Crew with various BOOM! creators in attendance for a night of relaxed fun.
This is an open invitation event. No RSVP needed. No tickets required.
NEW LOCATION!
Where: Hilton Bayfront Odysea Bar
1 Park Blvd.,
San Diego, CA 92101
When: Thursday July 22nd from 9 to ???
*For those not in the know, a “Drink Up” is just like a “Meet Up” but with people drinking. This will be a gathering of friends and fans, so make plans to stop by see what’s happening!
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Fans of classic comics art should check out the Flesk booth, which will offer new books by and about William Stout, Petar Meseldžija , Harvey Dunn and Al Williamson. More info at their website.
Flesk will be exhibiting for our sixth year at Comic-Con International in San Diego. We will be located at booth #5019. This is our same location as the last four years. This show will represent the debut of Al Williamson Archives Vol. 1! This collection features this beloved illustrator’s private work, revealed for the first time. It is packed with over 100 drawings. This book will be available to the general public in early August. All pre-orders through Flesk by August 1 get free media mail shipping in the U.S. Details on the book can be found here.
The following artists we have books on will be at the show: Gary Gianni, Steve Rude, Mark Schultz, Jim Silke and William Stout. We hope to see you there!
2 Comments on SD10: Flesk Publications #5019, last added: 7/20/2010
Radical has a full list of signings by such folk as David Hine, Paul Gulacy, Arvid Nelson, and Jimmy Palmiotti. And Wesley Snipes and Sam Worthington, if that’s how you roll. You can view the entire singing schedule here. Here’s their event list. (More info here.)

Hosted by Harry Knowles (AintItCoolNews.com) featuring Jimmy Palmiotti, Rick Remender, Peter Milligan, Matt Cirulnick, David Hine, Arvid Nelson, Nick Percival and Keith Arem!
Booth #3735 Signing Schedule
Thursday: A special EARP: SAINTS FOR SINNERS signing with Matt Cirulnick, M. Zachary Sherman and Kyushik Shin; plus signings from Jimmy Palmiotti, Nick Percival, David Hine and Rick Remender!
Friday: Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Gulacy, David Hine, Arvid Nelson, Peter Milligan, Rick Remender and Keith Arem.
Saturday: A special AFTER DARK signing with Antoine Fuqua, Wesley Snipes and Peter Milligan; an OBLIVION signing with Joseph Kosinski and Arvid Nelson; THE LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME signing with Producer and star Sam Worthington and Creator and Writer Rick Remender; and DAMAGED and PATRIOTS signing with creators Michael Schwarz and John Schwarz (Full Clip Productions).
Sunday: David Hine, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Gulacy and Nick Percival.
2 Comments on SD10: Radical #3735, last added: 7/20/2010
Well, we know you have all been waiting for the big announcement about whether Comic-Con is staying San Diego or moving to Albuquerque as the crowning point of the Run-Up To Con; with the decision made, you could either waltz around the city thinking “So glad we’ll be staying here; let’s go to Stingaree!” or else wandering around in a haze of nostalgia, thinking “It was on that corner that I met Mike Grell and asked him about Warlord! So many memories!”
But it turns out the decision will not be made until after this year’s show. And as the SD Union-Tribune reports, the reason is Hoteloween! There was a delay in hotels signing on to an agreement to hold room prices and make more rooms available, and then everyone running the show got Extremely Busy and just couldn’t think about moving or not.
“I don’t think all the hotels have signed contracts yet, and the truth of the matter is, because the situation won’t be resolved this week from our end, I think this is being tabled right now,” Glanzer said. We’re already spread thin right now. Ninety-nine percent of our time is ensuring the show is successful.”
San Diego Convention Center officials believe that nearly all of the 64 hotels participating in the Comic-Con room block have finalized their contracts, which can be reviewed once Comic-Con’s show ends next Sunday. One of the issues of concern to convention organizers is that they have some control over Comic-Con-related events booked in individual hotels, said Convention Center spokesman Steven Johnson.
Basically, the Con wants to make sure that nearby hotels don’t put on con-like events that will compete with the show — for instance, an exhibitor could pull out of the con put on their own event at the Hyatt — kicking out Al Gore in the process.
The story does show the city of San Diego and local businesses in a state of EXTREME ANXIOUSNESS over the con staying. In fact even Mayor Jerry Sanders is now getting involved — he personally called the hotels and told them to get cracking on signing those deals. You see? Mayor Sanders now is PERSONALLY CONCERNED that The Beat get a reasonable room at the Hilton! Wotta guy!
Personally, we think that the CCI folks delaying things has worked out just fine. The longer they look pensive and stare out into space, the more the city fathers of San Diego will do anything to keep them! San Diego will wander on the beach and croon!
San Diego the city is desperately hoping that THIS is the one video The Beat never has to post where this story is concerned:
It’d be nice if everyone could get on the same page and do what’s necessary to have them stay.
I’d really hate to find out that G4 is having a two hour special on Comic-Con, with money donated to some charity where Comic-Con officials come to Florida to announce if they’re staying in San Diego.
charles foster kane said, on 7/19/2010 2:27:00 PM
Sorry to see the Con apparently doesn’t want auxiliary events at the nearby hotels.
I thought moving some comics-centered things to hotels was a way to relieve congestion at the convention center and allow a respite from all the movie/popculture overload in the building.
andrew pollack said, on 7/20/2010 8:12:00 AM
why no mention of the Arizona boycott?
in fact by now I would have hoped to see a multiauthor comic book devoted specifically to supporting the boycott!
ed said, on 7/21/2010
Well, THIS year’s reboot of the every-3-years CCI/City of San Diego contract renewal ‘movie’ is a lot more exciting than the previous installments…
Interesting plot developement of replacing the SD Politico ‘Bad Guys’ of the previous installments with intransigent Hotel Owners— though I suppose after Bear Stearns and BP, the story’s scriptwriters can’t help but reflect today’s palpable anti-corporate mood.
Weird enough that that the dickish SD governmental establishment now embraces the Con… but to actually be ON THE SAME SIDE against those hoteliers? Almost too good to be true: but I suppose a downturned Economy and a plethora of City financial problems CAN make strange bedfellows.
And what of those outside suitors? Anaheim and Los Angeles have been lately quiet (and Las Vegas completely mute)… to the hometown SD’s advantage?
Pass the popcorn.
Torsten Adair said, on 7/21/2010 5:15:00 AM
“Las Vegas” (the Strip and convention centers lie outside the city limits) does not need to compete; they have enough business and tourism.
CCI wants to limit parasitic events and locales which could harm their reputation and finances. It would be quite easy for someone to hold a small press expo at a nearby hotel… two ballrooms, one for panels, one for artists. Or hold a mini-con with the exhibitors who couldn’t get into CCI.
It also prevents the embarrassment of dichotomy. What if the Jehovah’s Witness held a conference during the Zombie Crawl?
It also gives CCI space to expand. What if Marvel or DC were assigned private hotel ballrooms, freeing space on the convention floor for other exhibitors? Marvel/DC get added security and more control over their space (hours: 24/7?). Fans will trek the extra mile to visit.
I’m betting on San Diego.
richard said, on 7/22/2010 2:55:00 PM
Comic Con need to move, either to L.A. or las vegas for bigger market. it has far more hotel. I can’t believe during comic con even motel nearby cost $300+ that just insane. If put L.A. would be best, it get more international attention.
Where at Comic-Con will you see Stephen DeStefano signing with Moto Hagio? Did you even know such a thing was possible? IT IS! At the Fantagraphics booth where books by Charles Schulz, Jacques Tardi, Norman Pettigill, The Hernandez Brothers, Drew Friedman and C. Tyler will debut. And that’s only a smattering of the treasures to be found. You can find a Fantagraphics Comic-Con 2010 Pocket Guide here if this is too much to take in. Clearly, this is the place to be.
Comic-Con is upon us, and it is time to spill the beans on some major news. Fantagraphics Books is excited to announce that at this year’s show we will have no celebrity tie-ins, no comic adaptations of summer blockbusters, no TV show spinoffs, no videogame companion books, and no major announcements regarding digital distribution.
We do, however, pledge to deliver more cartoonists, more classic comics collections, more original literary graphic novels, more high-quality foreign reprints of international cartooning, more graphic memoirs, more offbeat humor books, more envelope-pushing anthologies, and more and better books-about-comics and comics history than any other publisher on the floor.
Next week, Fantagraphics Books will close up shop in Seattle and relocate for one week to San Diego, CA for the 2010 Comic-Con International (to booth #1718, to be exact). With over 20 authors signing throughout the weekend – including the first-ever U.S. appearance by MOTO HAGIO, founder of Shojo Manga, as well as American comix legends CAROL TYLER, PETER BAGGE, TONY MILLIONAIRE ,THE HERNANDEZ BROTHERS and many others – as well as over a dozen new books debuting at the show, the weekend promises to be an exciting one for fans of comic books and graphic novels. Here is your guide to Fantagraphics Books’ signings, book debuts, panels and much more!
AUTHOR APPEARANCES AND RELATED PANELS:
Thursday:
12:00 – 1:00: Johnny Ryan & Esther Pearl Watson
1:00 – 2:00: Moto Hago & Jeannie Schulz
2:00 – 4:00: Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez
4:00 – 5:00: Carol Tyler
5:00 – 6:00: Blake Bell
Friday:
12:00 – 2:00: Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez
2:00 – 4:00: Moto Hagio & Carol Tyler
4:00 – 5:00: Stephen DeStefano & Andrei Molotiu
5:00 – 6:00: Johnny Ryan & Esther Pearl Watson
6:00 – 7:00: Blake Bell, Wendy Everett (daughter of Bill Everett)
10:30AM: Spotlight on Moto Hagio, moderated by Matt Thorn (Rm. 5AB)
12:00PM: Spotlight on Carol Tyler, moderated by Gary Groth
2:00PM: Peanuts 60th Anniversary Panel with Jeannie Schulz
Saturday:
10:00 – 11:00: Mike Vosburg & Mitch Schauer 11:00 – 12:00: Ben Schwartz, Blake Bell and Andrei Molotiu 12:00 – 1:00: Tim Hensley & Carol Tyler 1:00 – 3:00: Peter Bagge, Dame Darcy and Tony Millionaire 3:00 – 5:00: Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez 5:00 – 7:00: Moto Hagio & Stephen DeStefano
12:00PM: Spotlight on Peter Bagge, moderated by Jason Miles (Rm. 3) 1:30PM: Comics Criticism panel with Ben Schwartz & co. (Rm. 4) 1:45PM: Cartoon Network panel with Stephen DeStefano & Co. 3:00PM: Comics Reprint Revolution with Gary Groth (Rm. 8) 3:30PM: International Graphic Novels panel with Moto Hagio (Rm. 4)
Sunday:
10:00 – 12:00: Stephen DeStefano & Peter Bagge 12:00 – 1:00: Ted Stearn & Andrei Molotiu 1:00 – 2:00: Moto Hagio & Carol Tyler 2:00 – 4:00: Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez
12:30PM: The Funny Stuff: Humor in Graphic Novels with Peter Bagge (Rm.
NEW FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS DEBUTING AT COMIC-CON:
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D&Q, one of the finest comics publishers in the world, actually has all their news and debuts and what not at their blog. We urge you to go there for all the poop. We have taken the liberty of reproducing the covers to WILD KINGDOM, the new Kevin Huizenga and a new issue (hardcover) of PALOOKAVILLE by Seth. Also their signing schedule is below, with guests Vanessa Davis, Jillian Tamaki, Gabrielle Bell and James Sturm. These put the COMIC back in Comic-Con! Let’s do this!
THURSDAY
2:00-4:00 Gabrielle Bell signing
3:00-5:00 Jillian Tamaki signing
3:30–4:30 Spotlight on James Sturm—Comic-Con special guest James Sturm has created award-winning graphic novels for early readers (Adventures in Cartooning), young adults (Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow, Fantastic Four: Unstable Molecules), and grownups (The Golem’s Mighty Swing, Market Day) and co-founded the country’s finest cartooning school (The Center for Cartoon Studies). Sturm will be speaking about his process and art with Tom Spurgeon of The Comics Reporter (comicsreporter.com). Room 26AB
5:00-7:00 PM James Sturm & Vanessa Davis Signing
FRIDAY
11:00–12:00 Spotlight on Vanessa Davis—One of the brightest new cartoonists of her generation, who has been featured in Tablet, Vice, Bust, and Bitch Magazines, Comic-Con special guest Vanessa Davis will be debuting her new book Make Me a Woman and discussing the book and its process with a charming and funny slide show about being young, Jewish and single. Room 4
12:00-2:00 Vanessa Davis signing
2:00–3:00 Graphic Novels: The Personal Touch—You know when you read it: that certain something that sticks out in a graphic novel. It’s the personal touch, a work that draws on the life of the creator or the people around him or her. Call the work autobiographical, call it reality—many times it results in truly personal and inspiring comics. Comics creator and journalist Shaenon Garrity (Narbonic, Skin Horse) talks to Comic-Con special guests Gabrielle Bell (Cecil & Jordan in New York), Howard Cruse (Stuck Rubber Baby), Vanessa Davis (Make Me a Woman), Larry Marder (Beanworld), Jillian Tamaki (Skim), and Carol Tyler (You’ll Never Know Book 1: A Good and Decent Man) about their very personal work. Room 4
3:00-5:00 Gabrielle Bell & Jillian Tamaki signing
4:00–5:00 The Center for Cartoon Studies—Comic-Con special guest James Sturm, known for his graphic novels such as The Golem’s Mighty Swing, is also the director of The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS), a school located in the historic downtown village of White River Junction, Vermont. The school offers a two-year course of study that centers on the creation and dissemination of comics, graphic novels, and other manifestations of the visual narrative. The faculty includes renowned comics artists such as Stephen Bissette and Jason Lutes. James will talk about the school and the books the students have produced. Room 7AB
5:00-7:00 PM James Sturm signing
SATURDAY
11:00–12:00 Spotlight on Jillian Tamaki—Comic-Con special guest Jillian Tamaki has taken both the illustration and comics worlds by storm. Her graphic novel Skim, was a New York Times Best Book of the Year, and also was nominated for a Governor General Award. Her drawings can be found in the NYT, Oprah, New Yorker, and Esquire. Tamaki will discuss the process of Skim, collab
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In the seasonal ocean of hype and comics companies whose main attraction is some actor signing some comic, there are still oases of good old comic books. And also people who send out fine little news releases and pictures of comics. Such a person is Randy Reynaldo, who has been at this a while but still sends out a nice. concise news bit. And he always gets his own news item, like this. Because he did it right. This time out, Reynaldo will premiere the first ever collection of Rob Hanes, Adventurer.
“Randy encourages everyone to support small independent comics publishers by visiting his booth (K1) and the other tables in the Small Press Pavilion.” And so do we!
Randy Reynaldo, publisher of WCG Comics and the writer-artist-creator of the long-running classic adventure indie comic-book series Rob Hanes Adventures, will be making his eighth consecutive exhibitor’s appearance (and 13th overall) at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con. Randy’s booth will be at a new location from previous years: Booth K1 in the Small Press Pavilion of the floor, near where aisle 1500 terminates in the small press area. At this year’s show, Randy will be promoting the first trade paperback compilation of his series, Rob Hanes Adventures, Vol. 0, which is scheduled to be released in September 2010. The collection was just solicited to retailers and consumers in the July issue of Diamond’s Previews catalog. The softcover trade paperback will retail for $15.99 and feature six complete adventures from 1994–96, and 140 black-and-white pages. All the stories have been digitally re-lettered for the new collection, replacing the hand-lettering of the original series. The trade is a great way for new readers to discover the series and for long-time fans to read the stories in a new, fresh and permanent bookshelf format. In addition, WCG will debut a new special full-color comic-book edition of Rob Hanes Adventures at the show. The special edition marks marks the first time the series is available in full color in print. The edition features a cover price of $3.99 and 32 full-color pages.
In limited quantities, Randy will be giving away back issues for free for promotional purposes, and have new bookmarks and promotional pins available with purchase.
Randy encourages everyone to support small independent comics publishers by visiting his booth (K1) and the other tables in the Small Press Pavilion.
Book Signing @ Comic Con International (limited to 100 ticketed guests)
July 24, 2010 (Saturday) 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: San Diego Comic Con – San Diego Convention Center, 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Peepo Choo Launch Party @ Meltdown Comics
July 26, 2010 (Monday) 7:00pm-
Location: Meltdown Comics – Meltdown Comics, 7522 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
Book Signing @ Otakon
July 31, 2010 (Saturday) TBA
Location: Otakon – Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD
Also of note Vertical will be handing out special goodies to promote our latest kawaii (cute) hit Chi’s Sweet Home. Another Morning title, Chi’s Sweet Home is the heartfelt tale of a lost kitten and her adventures with her new adopted family.
Vertical will be passing out exclusive Chi’s Sweet Home bookmarks and coasters throughout the con. We will also have a limited number of Chi cell phone straps and other goodies to patrons that buy copies of Chi volume 1 or 2, while supplies last.
The Vertical table will also be ground zero for information regarding Kodansha’s 5th Morning International Comic Competition (MICC). We will have a judge at the our booth (B03) over the weekend and there will be special Morning and MICC promotional fliers available for potential contestants, as well.
The grand prize winner and runners up for the 4th MICC is scheduled to be announced later this month, and the winning comic will be published in a future issue of Morning Two magazine.

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You can see all of IDW’s convention exclusives, panels and signings here but the short version is Michael Chiklis (Pantheon), Berkeley Breathed (Bloom County), Joe R. Lansdale, Peter S. Beagle (The Last Unicorn), Scott Morse, Steve Niles, and the creative teams for True Blood, STAR TREK, TRANSFORMERS, and G.I. JOE at the booth, and lots o’ news on panels.
In the company’s first San Diego Comic Con appearance as a premier publisher, IDW Publishing will offer an exciting and diverse array of creator signings, exclusives and panels. For complete and up to date information, please visit IDWPublishing.com/SDCC.
Exclusive items available only from IDW run the gamit from a David Messina wrap around cover for True Blood #1 to a special 100th Anniversary Krazy & Ignatz “Tiger Tea” mug, and include The Rocketeer Artist Edition, Doctor Who #13 photo cover, Joe R. Lansdale’s new novella, “Dread Island,” signed Locke & Key Ghost keys, to name a few. Visit IDWPublishing.com/SDCC for a complete list.
Take a break from the show floor to participate in IDW’s insightful panels featuring discussions with a bevy of talented creators. On Thursday, IDW’s chief creative officer Chris Ryall moderates a panel on transforming film properties into comics, with David Tischman, Max Allan Collins, Mike Johnson, Peter David, Tony Lee and Scott Tipton (4-5 pm, Room 9).
On Friday, IDW editors Andy Schmidt and Denton Tipton treat fans to an in-depth look at what’s coming for TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE and Dungeons & Dragons (12 noon-1 pm, Room 8). Also on Friday, Comic-Con International hosts guest Berkeley Breathed for a spotlight panel (1-2 pm, Room 6A).
On Saturday, learn about what IDW has in store for 2011 from Chris Ryall, Scott Dunbier, Brian Lynch and a special guest (12 noon-1 pm, Room 8); hear Alex Irvine, Jonathan Maberry, Mario Acevedo, Nancy Collins, Peter David and Steve Niles discuss working in comics (2:30-3:30 pm, Room 5AB); and learn about how experience as military service members influences the comics work of Acevedo, Larry Hama, Billy Tucci, and Tom Waltz (5-6 pm, Room 5AB).
On Sunday, round out the convention experience with a panel about the future of digital comics, moderated by Macworld Senior Editor Jason Snell, with IDW’s Director of ePublishing, Jeff Webber, Jeff Smith, iVerse’s Michael Murphy, Sony’s Adriana Eyzaguirre, and creators J. Scott Campbell and Jeff Smith.
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As always, CCI:SD promotes diversity with programming and events covering the LGBT side of comics. This year there will be special guests, parties, panels and more. Highlights include appearances by Howard Cruse and the sixth annual “Heroes vs Villains” party. Stop by the PRISM comics booth for more information.
Prism Comics, a nonprofit supporting LGBT comics, creators, and readers, has unveiled its slate of activities for San Diego Comic-Con International 2010, one of the world’s largest pop-culture gatherings, at the San Diego Convention Center from Wednesday, July 21st through Sunday, July 25th. Prism will host four jam-packed panels including Andy Mangels’ legendary “Gays in Comics” panel, the 6th annual “Heroes vs. Villains” party, appearances by Howard Cruse (Stuck Rubber Baby) and the largest roster of LGBT Creators ever at its expanded booth, now filling three exhibit spaces (#2049/2146/2148). Pick up a copy of The Gay Agenda, Prism’s guide to everything LGBT at Comic-Con, at the Prism booth, or download a copy in PDF format.
Expanded Booth Space
“We’re very excited to be able to expand our presence at Comic-Con,” said Prism Co-President David Stanley, “With 50 percent more booth space, we can host more LGBT creators than ever, and some of the most prominent LGBT comics pros working today will be our guests, including Howard Cruse, Tim Fish, Paige Braddock, Bob Schreck, Ed Luce and many, many more!”
Prism is thrilled to feature nearly a dozen comics creators under its banner, which has long been considered “Queer Central” at Comic-Con. These creators will be exhibiting their wares and meeting their fans each day of the Con: Charles “Zan” Christensen (Mark of Aeacus), Dave Davenport (Hard To Swallow), Dylan “NDR” Edwards (Politically InQueerect), Justin Hall (Glamazonia), Jeff Krell (Jayson), Ed Luce (Wuvable Oaf), Steve MacIsaac (Shirtlifter), Jon Macy (Teleny and Camille), Brad Rader (Fogtown), Chance Whitmire (Fanboys of the Universe, Fanaticon), and Sean-Z (Myth).
Other LGBT creators appearing at the Prism booth include Brian Andersen (So Super Duper), Paige Braddock (Jane’s World), Abby Denson (Tough Love: High School Confidential), Tim Fish (Cavalcade of Boys), Sina Grace (Books with Pictures), and Michael Troy (The Blonde Squad), among many others. The most up-to-date schedule will be posted daily at the booth.
Special Guest: Howard Cruse
Comic-Con Special Guest Howard Cruse, creator of Wendel and founding editor of Gay Comix, will make several appearances at the Prism booth, signing the recently published 15th Anniversary edition of his Eisner and Harvey award-winning graphic novel Stuck Rubber Baby. Comic-Con is throwing a “Spotlight on Howard Cruse” on Thursday, July 22, from 3:30-4:30pm, in Room 8. He is also appearing at two Prism-sponsored panels, detailed below.
Queer Press Grant Portfolio Review
Cruse will also provide portfolio review at the Prism booth, along with many other comics professionals including Bob Schreck (IDW, Jurassic Park), Paige Braddock and Brian Andersen, with more reviewers to be added. Portfolio review is provided exclusively for those interested in applying for Prism’s Queer Press Grant. Potential applicants are encouraged to read the grant guidelines online before coming to the Con. Past winners of the grant will speak at the “Queer Press Grant Roundup”, a panel taking place on Saturday, July 24th (see below).
Prism Programming at Comic-Con
Prism is proud to present four entertainment-filled panels at the Con. Prism’s panels are lively, hilarious, heartfelt and sometimes headline-making, featuring some of the top creators in the comics industry, who in the past have included
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Good to see these panels, of course, but it’s interesting to note the distinct lack of panels covering race-based diversity topics, aside from Reginald Hudlin’s Black Panel. Was it just a matter of no one stepping up to organize them this year?
Cary Coatney said, on 7/19/2010 1:48:00 AM
They’re doing a good job selling my series. I think you can pick up the latest two issues of Deposit Man: Playgod at their booth.
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Coat
Martha Thomases said, on 7/19/2010 5:49:00 AM
@Art: The Black Panel is organized, produced and hosted by Michael Davis, not Reggie Hudlin. Hudlin just talks the most.
Zan said, on 7/19/2010 9:17:00 AM
Prism’s been working for years to increase LGBT visibility at the Con; the LGBT panels (except for Andy Mangels’ GAYS IN COMICS panel which he’s been moderating for quite some time) wouldn’t exist if we didn’t plan them and propose them to Comic-Con.
It takes a good amount of effort, but if you’re not seeing the programming you want, I say get involved and make it happen! Anything that improves diversity in the industry (and expands all of our audiences) is a good thing.
Robbie said, on 7/19/2010 9:41:00 AM
The panel on celebrating female superheroes doesn’t have any women on it. Just an observation.
Andy Mangels said, on 7/19/2010 4:29:00 PM
Regarding the African-American panels, a careful reading of the program shows two clearly A-A panels, and I vaguely recall a third but can’t find it at this moment.
FYI, African-American panels:
* Nappy Hour (Fri 10:30)
* The Black Panel 2010 (Sat 10:00)
Regarding no women on the Divas panel, I didn’t put it together, but you do notice the line that says “especially gay men,” right? And perhaps it’s not an anti-woman conspiracy; maybe no females said “yes” to being on it (since there are already SIX all-women heroine panels going on with the appropriate suspects)?
FYI female panels:
* Divas and Golden Lassoes: The LGBT Obsession with Super Heroines (all-gay men, THurs 10:30)
* Geek Girls Exist— Really? (all-women, Thurs 5:30)
* Comics Arts Conference Session #8: Where Are the Action Chicks? (all-women but one, Fri 2:00)
* Girls Who Kick Ass: A New Generation of Heroines (all women, Fri 4:00)
* Girls Gone Genre: Movies, TV, Comics, Web (all-women, Fri 5:00)
* Her Universe: Shining The Spotlight on Female Fans (all-women, Sat 6:30)
* Marvel: The Women of Marvel (all-women, Sun 11:00)
and for verisimilitude, because someone always says “Christians don’t get equal time” (maybe because they don’t ask for it), the Con is open to ANY group who can clearly do an interesting panel, as these four show:
* Spirituality in Comics (Sat 11:00)
* After Hours with the Christian Comic Arts Society (Sat 7:30)
* Christian Comics: The Word in Pictures (Sun 10:00)
* Military in Comics (Sat 4:30)
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund comes to the con with parties, perfume, live art jams , master sessions and MORE. A very busy time. Check it out and support your right to free speech.
Comic-Con is here! CBLDF is celebrating the country’s largest gathering of comics and pop culture fans with massive slate of events! Three parties, Six Live Art Events, an unforgettable auction, the best selection of signed graphic novels at the convention, and amazing exclusives await! Read on to see what the CBLDF has in store for you at Comic-Con!
Great Donation Rewards at CBLDF Booth 1920!
From the start of Preview Night to the closing moments on Sunday, CBLDF has an amazing array of signed graphic novels, art prints, t-shirts, and other surprises for you at Comic-Con. Our inventory of signed graphic novels includes more than 200 titles and includes hot titles autographed by creators including: Geoff Johns, Neil Gaiman, Jim Lee, Jill Thompson, Stan Sakai, Frank Miller, and many, many more! Stop by the CBLDF at booth 1920, right across from DC Comics and claim one of these amazing donation rewards!
Exclusives!
The CBLDF is proud to debut two amazing exclusives at Comic-Con. First up is an all new Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab fragrance “Liberty Leading The People,” inspired by the famous Delacroix painting embodying the ideals of liberty. We also are proud to produce a brand new, signed CONAN print by Darick Robertson, commemorating his cover to Liberty Comics 2010, coming this fall from Image!
Parties!
This year CBLDF brings you THREE amazing parties to celebrate Comic-Con! CBLDF Parties attract the cream of the comics crop, and at each event you can expect to meet and mingle with art stars at work and play. CBLDF’s Comic-Con parties are open to everyone, whether or not you have a Comic-Con pass, so bring your friends and celebrate comics and Free Speech at any of these events:
Wednesday night it’s Drink, Draw, Dance! a pre-con party, presented by Ale Garza and CBLDF at The Office! Attending artists include Joe Benitez, Mark Brooks, Francis Manapul, Micah Gunnell, Ale Garza, Sean Dietrich, Oliver Nome, and many others! Also performing live will be up and coming hip-hop artist, Cassanova, as well as a DJ set from Ale Garza! All artwork created by the attending artists will be auctioned off at the CBLDF’s Saturday night auction! The party starts at 9 PM and rolls on til 2 AM. The Office is located at 3936 30th Street in North Park. No cover! RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=109611535756236
Thursday it’s the CBLDF Comic-Con Welcome Party, sponsored by Image Comics, in association with SeenAllOver.com, Soulcraft Comics and IHEARTCOMIX! Festivities include a WALKING DEAD Live Art Stage, featuring the book’s co-creator Charlie Adlard and presented by Dr. Sketchy’s! PSYCHENAUT, multimedia sound and vision by Paul Pope! DJ set by Franki Chan of IHEARTCOMIX! Plus, a photo booth provided by seenallover.com! All this, and an auction preview gallery, featuring ETNIES/SEEN custom designed sneakers, the TFAW.com art auction, and a gift bag for the first 300 contributors! Come dressed in your zombie finest and party down! Free for CBLDF Members, $10 to $20 suggested donation for non-members! The Westgate Hotel is at 1055 2nd Ave in downtown San Diego. RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=134933566541001
Saturday brings SCENES OF A GRAPHIC NATURE, presented b
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Breaking news! THERE WILL BE COMICS AT COMIC-CON! Sparkplug Books, pulisher of some of the best comics of Comic-Con — hopefully their booth will be MOBBED as they supply hundreds of quality comics by people like Benjamin Marra, Katie Skelly, Matthew Thurber and Noah Van Sciver to a comics starved audience. They have two new books at the show:
We’ll be bringing them and hundreds of other new and old comics to San Diego for our typical flea market style approach. Sparkplug will be carrying tons of of great self-published comix and zines including work by Noah Van Sciver, Benjamin Marra, Carrie McNinch, Steve Ditko, Aron Steinke, Jason T. Miles, Annie Murphy, Katie Skelly, Matthew Thurber and hundreds more. We’ll even have some old comics.
Our booth number is 1630, right next to Drawn and Quarterly and Last Gasp. We are sharing it with Tom Neely, Shawn Cheng, Levon Jihanian, Landry Walker and Eric Jones as well as more people!
Chris Cilla will be at the Sparkplug booth on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 2-6pm. David King will be at the booth Thursday through Sunday 10am-2pm. We also have Shannon O’Leary and Tim Goodyear there.
Also of note: Virginia Paine has joined Sparkplug and is doing a ton of work. Her comics are pretty great, check them out. She’ll be watching Sparkplug while I’m down in San Diego.
In addition July/August/Sept is time for tons of comics related events for Sparkplug:
July 23rd: 24 Hour Zine Challenge at the IPRC in Portland
July 31st-August 1st: Drawing Comics Like Yourself Workshop at the IPRC in Portland
July 31st: Bike-In Movies at WTF Bikes in Portland
August 3rd: Comics Movie Night at Floating World in Portland
August 21st: Minneapolis Indie Xpo in Minnesota
August 28th-29th: Portland Zine Symposium in Oregon
September 4th-5th: San Francisco Zine Fest in California
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From Kirby to Colletta to Legos, you will learn a lot at the TwoMorrows booth. The big debut is the book on Vinnie Colletta — who says there is no comics in Comic-Con?
On July 21, TwoMorrows Publishing will make their 16th consecutive appearance at Comic-Con International: San Diego. The company will again be exhibiting at booth #1301, in their usual spot in front of the San Diego Convention Center, just inside the doors for Hall C, and bringing with them a literal ton (more than 2000 lbs.—we weighed it and shipped it there!) of printed goodness for fans of comics and LEGO.
Debuting at Comic-Con will be the new book THE THIN BLACK LINE: PERSPECTIVES ON VINCE COLLETTA, by Robert L. Bryant Jr. Vince Colletta has long been a controversial figure in comics history, known for his ability to ink an entire comic book over a weekend when needed, but often taking some startling shortcuts to meet his deadlines. In anticipation of the book’s release, TwoMorrows is letting readers download a FREE 5mb PDF preview of the chapter on Colletta’s THOR work at this link:
Also at Comic-Con International 2010, TwoMorrows will debut:
Alter Ego #95 (the Marie Severin/humor issue of Roy Thomas’ Eisner Award nominated magazine)
Back Issue #42 (the Wild West issue, cover-featuring a retrospective on Jonah Hex)
BrickJournal Compendium 4 (compiling never-printed digital issues of TwoMorrows LEGO magazine)
Other new items TwoMorrows will have on hand include:
Age of TV Heroes (showcasing the live-action TV appearances of comic book characters)
Sal Buscema: Comics’ Fast & Furious Artist
Recent Modern Masters books on Mark Buckingham and Guy Davis
TwoMorrows will also have a limited number of DVD and Blue-ray copies for sale of the acclaimed documentary Will Eisner: Portrait of a Sequential Artist in conjunction with Montilla Productions, the documentary’s producers. The DVD hits stores in early August, but will only be available at Comic-Con at booth #1301.
Other TwoMorrows Comic-Con related items of note:
• On Friday night, July 23, the annual Eisner Awards ceremony takes place, honoring the best in comics from the previous year. Roy Thomas’ ALTER EGO is again nominated for Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism, a category the magazine won in 2007.
• For those that missed the company’s recent Half-Price Magazine Sale, TwoMorrows will be bringing hundreds of back issues and older books, all available at 50% off cover price.
• On Thursday, July 22 at 2:30 pm in Room 7AB, TwoMorrows will be presenting the panel BrickJournal: Looking at the LEGO Community. In the past decade, a community of adult LEGO builders has sprung up and created models, websites, and even conventions. The staff of TwoMorrows’ BrickJournal, the magazine for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, will take a look at the community (and what it builds) at this talk, with Brandon Griffith (top LEGO builder), Jonathan Bender (author of LEGO: A Love Story), Nathan Sawaya (LEGO Certified Professional builder), and Jim Foulds (Community Operations Manager, Community Development – Americas and Australia, for the LEGO Group). The panel will be moderated by BrickJournal editor Joe Meno, and there will also be a Q&A afterward.
• Nathan Sawaya and Jonathan Bender will be signing at booth #1301 after the BrickJournal panel from 4-5pm Thursday, July 22. Sawaya will be signing again from 4-5pm Friday, July 23.
• Rand Hoppe, curator of the online Jack Kirby Museum (www.kirbymuseum.org) will be at the TwoMorrows booth for all of Comic-Con, with his large for
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I am certain these guys didn’t get to the nitty-gritty on Colletta but it can’t be anything but entertaining nonetheless. I read that the late Dick Giordano was doing a forward for a more in-depth book about Vinnie before he died. Those two went way back and Dick knew all the NY stuff so that would have been entertaining times ten.
Batton Lash and Exhibit A Press are back again with a new book. Details below:
Exhibit A Press will have a new limited-edition Supernatural Law book at Comic-Con: The Gods Must Be Litigious:
When the Medusa decides to write a book—watch out! The Gorgon of Greek mythology, whose glance can turn people to stone, has been creating controversy on Earth as a bestselling author. Her highly opinionated How to Talk to a Mortal (If You Must) has brought her speaking engagements, TV talk show appearances—and lots of enemies! One of her most outspoken critics is editorial cartoonist ed Thrall, who is unrelenting in his cartoon attacks. Will the Medusa reach her breaking point and turn him to stone? How long will Zeus tolerate all this nonsense on Earth? Looks like Medusa’s going to need some lawyers! And those lawyers are of course Wolff & Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre.
The book sells for $8.95 and will be available (while supplies last) at the Exhibit A Press booth, #1909. Cartoonist Batton Lash will be on hand to sign copies.
More info about Supernatural Law and Batton Lash: www.exhibitapress.com
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Although they are out of business, Alvin Buenaventura is using his 
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Radical has a full list of signings by such folk as David Hine, Paul Gulacy, Arvid Nelson, and Jimmy Palmiotti. And Wesley Snipes and Sam Worthington, if that’s how you roll. You can view the entire singing schedule 
You can see all of IDW’s convention exclusives, panels and signings 
Meanwhile… OneManga has announced that they will be removing ALL comics from their site, regardless of provenance.
Panelfly isn’t leaving comics… they just issued a press release announcing the new venture, and how they’ll be on more platforms than any other company. Think of it as a merger, like US West becoming Qwest. Or National Periodicals becoming part of Warner Communications.
Digital comics have been my main mission to find out about this comic con. Publishers are excited and want to know more, retailers want it to work for them, but seem a little touchy about “press” attending their meetings on the subject (sorry retailers, I’m just trying to learn more, like you) and as far as I can tell, comic apps have taken on a life of their own, and cannot be stopped at this point. No one I’ve talked to seems to think that print will die because of them, nor does anyone want to stop buying print. I couldn’t tell you what this all means, but I have to admit, I’m enjoying reading on my iPad.
As a recent iPad user, I’m fascinated with the prospect of reading comics on a portable device. But right now, the selection is abysmal. I’d love to see books by Fantagraphics, Oni, Top Shelf, etc.
Imagine reading about a new book on this site or another comics site and being able to instantly acquire that book. It is that impulse purchase that will fuel a revolution in distribution. Just as I can now purchase any song, moments after I hear it, so will it be for comics.
I for one am not a collector, but more of a stasher. I rarely go back to my old books, but can’t bear the thought of throwing them out like magazines. A digital system alivates the clutter and the guilt.
Let’s face it, most comic shops carry Marvel, DC, Image, and some Dark Horse, at least that’s what’s in the shops in and around where I’m at here in Red Bank, NJ. I have to go into NYC to if I want a wide variety. But hard to find indie books could find a much larger audience given the ubiquity of digital distribution. It will be interesting to see how it evolves.