Tag Archives: comic con

DARK HORSE Goes Green In San Diego!

Posted on by

DARK HORSE GOES GREEN

WITH REUSABLE BAGS

FOR COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2009!

JULY 17, MILWAUKIE, OR–Dark Horse Comics announced today that the company will be giving out reusable bags at next week’s Comic-Con International in San Diego. In recent years, the company’s large yellow bags have made quite a splash with fans at the convention, and have been seen all over the world in live television and Internet coverage of the show.

This year, the company has produced over 20,000 reusable cloth bags, which are made from 80 gsm nonwoven cloth. Each of these bags will feature the iconic Dark Horse logo, along with one of four different logos from popular Dark Horse properties: Star Wars, The Umbrella Academy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Japanese creative powerhouse CLAMP.

“Dark Horse is committed to doing our share to help the environment. We are firming up our resolve to find new ways to not only reduce our own ‘footprint,’ but also to get the message out,” said Dark Horse president Mike Richardson. “The first step in this new campaign is to move away from our traditional plastic giveaway bags at the San Diego Comics Convention to sturdy, reusable bags featuring a variety of Dark Horse character art.’

All four designs of reusable bags will be available only at the Dark Horse booth (#2615) at Comic-Con International 2009.

CBLDF at Comic-Con

Posted on by

The CBLDF At Comic-Con! Booth 1920! This week the pop culture world converges at Comic-Con International in San Diego, and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund brings the goods with the biggest slate in the organization’s history! The Fund is bringing you parties, education events, auctions, live art, exclusive premiums from Neil Gaiman, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, and Amanda Palmer, as well as an astonishing selection of signed graphic novels, comics, prints, and original art. Read on for your insider’s guide to all of the amazing things the Fund has happening at Comic-Con!

CBLDF Master Sessions – Comics’ Greatest Artists Show You How They Make The Magic!

Get a view inside the creative process of comics’ most talented artists at the CBLDF Master Sessions. Created in collaboration with Comic-Con International, the CBLDF Master Sessions are a series of art demonstration events where top artists show you how they create masterful comics on the big screen in a large classroom style hall at the Con. Bring your sketchbooks to follow along, and your questions for the Q&A. Participants in this year’s Master Session series include: Dave Gibbons, Mike Mignola, Jeff Smith, Jim Lee, Jill Thompson, Charles Vess, Terry Moore, Camilla D’Errico, and David Mack. All art created during the CBLDF Master Sessions will be auctioned off to benefit the Fund at our Saturday night auction! For full schedule and details, visit: http://www.cbldf.org/pr/archives/000405.shtml

CBLDF’s Comic-Con Auction – Bid On Original Treasures to Support Free Expression!

The CBLDF pulls out all the stops for this year’s main event live auction! Featuring original art from Harvey Kurtzman, Paul Pope, Mike Mignola, Dave Gibbons, Jim Lee, Ben Templesmith, Jeff Smith, Jaime Hernandez, Neil Gaiman & many more, the Fund’s Comic-Con auction gathers a plethora of outstanding comic art & collectibles under one roof to benefit the CBLDF’s First Amendment legal work. The auction happens on Saturday night at 7:15 in Room 2 of the San Diego Convention Center. For the full list, selected preview images, and bidding instructions visit: http://www.cbldf.org/pr/archives/000408.shtml

CBLDF Nightlife – Concerts, Cocktails, Live Art & More: CBLDF Owns the Night!

The CBLDF is your one-stop source for the best nightlife at Comic-Con! Whether your tastes run towards cocktails under the stars, hard edged punk cabaret, or multimedia DJs & hip-hop icons, the CBLDF has you covered with a full array of outstanding benefit events. Things kick off on Thursday when the industry’s best creators converge to toast Free Speech at the Comic-Con Welcome Party at the Westgate Hotel. Amanda Palmer ratchets up the energy with a benefit concert on Friday. And on Saturday night, Murs, Eclectic Method, Paul Pope and a host of music and live art masters blow it all out at POPCULTOUR, presented by Coke Zero. For the full details of CBLDF’s Comic-Con nightlife visit: http://www.cbldf.org/pr/archives/000406.shtml

Neil Gaiman Exclusive Items – New Fragrances, Prints, Books & Tees Benefit the Cause!

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (Booth 1920) is proud to offer a wide array of new, signed, & unique premiums from Newbery Award winning author Neil Gaiman! From exclusive items like new Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab fragrances or Neverwear prints, to signed books and even Neil’s signed & retired tee shirts, the CBLDF has Neil gifts & souvenirs for every budget! Check out our full assortment at http://www.cbldf.org/articles/archives/000407.shtml

Amanda Palmer – The Empress of Punk Cabaret Conquers Comic-Con!

Amanda Palmer, the creative force behind Who Killed Amanda Palmer & The Dresden Dolls, is appearing at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con to benefit the First Amendment work of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! On Friday, July 24 Palmer will appear at two events to benefit the Fund. On Friday night, she headlines a benefit show at the San Diego Women’s Club, appearing with Vermillion Lies. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Acclaimed graphic novelist Jill Thompson will be creating live art during the event. Vermillion Lies will also be performing. Tickets are available at: (http://casbah.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?a=1&lid=32249&eid=38329) Earlier in the day Amanda appears at Comic-Con for CBLDF Master Sessions: Who Killed Amanda Palmer, Life Drawing where she’s joined by Terry Moore, David Mack & Camilla D’Errico. The CBLDF will also be offering the full assortment of Who Killed Amanda Palmer fragrances from Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab at Booth 1920. For more on Amanda’s appearance, visit: http://www.cbldf.org/articles/archives/000404.shtml

CBLDF Live Art Jam! – Jim Lee, Terry Moore & Special Guests Face Off on Sunday!

Witness live art created before your eyes by comics masters and bid on the chance to carry one home! Join Jim Lee, Terry Moore, and surprise special guests as you get a glimpse behind the scenes of their artistic processes! The Live Art Jam is a treat for fans and students alike. All art will be auctioned to benefit the First Amendment legal work of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. You will need a bidder number to bid on art at this event, which will be distributed at the start of the event. Winning bidders will be able to claim their art from the CBLDF’s booth 1920. The Live Art Jam kicks off on Sunday at 12:30 Room 5AB Don’t Forget To Visit Our Booth! – Art, Shirts, BPAL, Signed Stuff & So Much More at 1920!

From Preview Night to Sunday’s closing bell, the CBLDF will be offering the coolest comics items of the con at our booth! Come browse our amazing selection of signed comics & graphic novels, pour through albums of original art, take in our huge array of prints, and immerse yourself in our exclusive Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab fragrance department! The Fund has items to satisfy every comics passion, so please come to Booth 1920 and find the premium that’s right for you! All proceeds benefit our First Amendment legal and education work, so find your treasure and stand tall for supporting our vital cause! See you at the con!

Join the CBLDF at the New York Comic Con

Posted on by

Kick Off NYCC with the CBLDF! Join the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund in kicking off the 2009 convention season at our New York Comic-Con Welcome Party on Thursday, February 5! Enjoy drinks, free sliders for early arrivals, and door prizes! This party is sponsored by Image Comics and Dark Horse Comics. Admission will be $5 and up for CBLDF members, $10 and up for non-members. Attending artists will include: Colleen Doran, David Mack, Rantz Hoseley, Dean Haspiel, Mike Cavallero, Nikki Cook, Mahmud Asrar, Brahm Revel and many more!

What: The CBLDF’s NYCC Welcome Party

Date: Thursday February 5, 2009 Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Location: Side Bar Street: 120 E. 15th Street (Near Union Square)

City: New York, NY

Donation : $5 & up for current CBLDF Members; $10 & up for non-members

NYCC Masters Workshops!

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study under comics masters at New York Comic Con! The Fund & NYCC have teamed up to create a series of workshops focused on helping young and aspiring creators make the next step in their comics careers! Participating creators include Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Terry Moore, Brian Wood, Peter Steigerwald, & Vince Hernandez! Space in these extraordinary workshops is extremely limited, but still available. Proceeds from the workshops benefit the CBLDF! To reserve your space, visit: http://www.nycomiccon.com/app/homepage.cfm?appname=100453&moduleID=2523&LinkID=31617&submenuheader=15

Support the CBLDF

Posted on by

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study under comics masters at New York Comic-Con!

The Fund & NYCC have teamed up to create a series of workshops focused on helping young and aspiring creators make the next step in their comics careers!  Participating creators include Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Terry Moore, Brian Wood, Peter Steigerwald, & Vince Hernandez!

Space in these extraordinary workshops is extremely limited.  Proceeds from the workshops benefit the CBLDF!  To reserve your space, visit: http://www.nycomiccon.com/app/homepage.cfm?appname=100453&moduleID=2523&LinkID=31617&submenuheader=15

Workshops include:
Whilce Portacio: Superhero Figure – The Artist Process
Friday, 1:30 to 2:30
X-Men, Wetworks, Stone, Batman, Superman, and current Spawn artist Whilce Portacio will divulge to aspiring artists his many years of artistic knowledge on how to draw the superhero figure. He will give up various secrets and shortcuts to drawing a superhero figure that any pro learns throughout years of drawing superhero comics. Find out what takes professionals years and years of working to learn, and learn many of those secrets in one session. He will go through all the points in drawing a figure that any striving artist must hit in order to get into the field. Learn how to improve your figure drawing and more importantly what things you must constantly look out for in order to draw a strong dynamic superhero. This is a session for all aspiring artist who are still struggling with the many intricacies of the human anatomy. This event is strictly limited to 30 participants. $100.

Building Your Portfolio For Success
Friday, 3:30 to 5:30
Aspen Comics Editor-In-Chief Vince Hernandez will be giving a step-by-step example of what makes a successful submission portfolio for aspiring comic book artists. With over a decade of experience in the comic book industry, working both at Top Cow Productions and currently at Aspen Comics, Hernandez will discuss the many successes and pitfalls he’s encountered throughout his time in comics. As well, Hernandez will offer a rare one-on-one opportunity for creators and artists to learn how to properly create a top-notch, professional portfolio. Strictly limited to 30 participants.  $100.

Jim Lee Portfolio Clinic
Friday, 5:30 to 7:30
Sign up now for this once in a lifetime opportunity to go one-on-one with comics legend Jim Lee! The renowned artist of Batman, and founder of WildStorm more goes one-on-one with seminar participants at this benefit event for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Lee will review your portfolio samples and give valuable pointers for improving your work and presenting it to prospective buyers. This event is strictly limited to 20 participants. $200.

Terry Moore: Good Acting – Expressive Body Language & Expression For Comic Book Artists
Saturday, 2:00 to 4:00
Join the acclaimed creator of Strangers in Paradise & Echo for a seminar in improving your characters acting in this limited attendance seminar to benefit the CBLDF!  Persuasive characterization is the key to making readers believe in your characters.  Terry Moore divulges his secrets to help you build credible characters, with unique body language and expression.  Strictly limited to 30 participants.  $100.

The Process of Color
Saturday, 4:00 to 6:00
Colorists are the unsung heroes of the comic book page.  What are the dynamics of this high demand comics industry job, and how can you be a part of it?  Join Aspen Comics superstar colorist Peter Steigerwald as he examines the color process between the lines and beyond. Steigerwald is a veteran of the comic book industry first breaking in at Top Cow Productions in the 90s. Along the path of his successful coloring career, Steigerwald has colored the popular Aspen titles Soulfire and Fathom as well as coloring covers for such events as Marvel’s Civil War and DC Comics’ Identity Crisis and much more. Steigerwald will discuss all the steps necessary for aspiring colorists to follow in order to turn their goals into reality.  Strictly limited to 30 participants.  $75.

Brian Wood: The Art of The Proposal
Sunday, 12:00 to 2:00
Writer Brian Wood (DMZ, Northlanders, Local) offers a hands-on discussion and workshop on the finer points of preparing a comic book proposal, from thinking conceptually to structure and form to useful information on sending your pitch out into the world.  Participants are encouraged to bring pre-existing proposals to the class, or be prepared to create one in the workshop.  Writing materials or a laptop required. Brian Wood has twelve years experience creating comics, as well as several years in the video-game industry.  Working almost exclusively on creator-owned projects, his insights into building a comic book project from scratch would be useful to any writer or artist looking to hone their craft. Strictly limited to 30 participants. $100.

Interesting Panels from Comic Con 08

Posted on by

I unfortunately have not been to a Comic Con yet (next year I swear I’ll be there). Instead I’ve been watching to coverage provided by so many other sites. A part of conventions are not just the interesting displays on the floor or the dealers room, but they are often packed with interesting panels where you can interact with some of the creators and artists.

Two that I noticed have some greater social outlook than the usual, whats next with series so and so. Comic Book Resources has a nice recap of the two.

The Black Panel covers African American contributions to comic book and entertainment.

Women in Marvel is a panel of the talented female staffers at Marvel comics.

IGN also has an interview with the female force behind the new Marvel Cloak & Dagger series, touching about women in the industry.

Recent Entries »