This September 5th through 7th, Baltimore‘s Inner Harbor comes to life in high contrast colors with the return of the Baltimore Comic-Con at the Baltimore Convention Center! This year, they welcome Dan Didio, Andrew Pepoy, Khoi Pham, Marc Sparacio, and Brennan Wagner!
Dan Didio has been leaving his imprint on the DC Universe since joining the company in 2002 as Vice President of Editorial. Writing Superboy during his early tenure, his ascent in the ranks and contributions to the company have continued ever since. In 2010, Didio was named co-publisher of DC Entertainment. In addition to his editorial and managerial contributions, he continues to write comics, including The Outsiders, the Metal Men feature in Wednesday Comics, and coming up in September, Infinity Man and the Forever People: Future’s End and Trinity of Sin: Phantom Stranger: Futures End..
Andrew Pepoy’s early career was in the realm of fanzines, but he quickly transitioned to publishing work for large shops like DC Comics and Marvel Comics while still in college! Largely known as an inker (though an artist and creator in his own right, with works like The Adventures of Simone and Ajax), this Eisner Award-winning talent has worked on characters as diverse as Superman, Spider-Man, Scooby-Doo, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Simpsons, Godzilla, and Wallace & Gromit among many others. You can find his recent work on titles such as Fables from DC Comics, The Simpsons and Futurama from Bongo Entertainment, and Life with Archie from Archie Comics.
Khoi Pham is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania law school and was a practicing lawyer. Khoi Pham also holds a Masters in Business Administration. But Khoi Pham decided he wanted to be a comic book artist, and became one of Marvel Comics’ “Young Guns” early in his career. He has since worked on titles like Marvel’s X-Factor, Mighty Avengers, Daredevil, X-Men Legacy, and Cyber Force from Image Comics.
Mark Sparacio is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, where he studied under comics legend Will Eisner. His initial career took him into the advertising industry, but he eventually found his way to working in comics. Since joining the ranks of artists in the field, he has done covers for Billy Tucci’s Shi, Marvel’s Heroes for Hire, DC’s Green Lantern and Sgt. Rock, Moonstone’s Domino Lady’s Threesome, and interior work in DC’s Jonah Hex, and Moonstone’s Captain Action and Omega Paradox.
Brennan Wagner is a relative newcomer to the comics scene. A colorist hailing from Portland, OR, his credits to date include work on Dark Horse’s Dark Horse Presents and Number 13, IDW’s Hero Comics, Dynamite Entertainment’s The Shadow: Year One and Sherlock Holmes: The Liverpool Demon. He has also done covers for DC Comics’ Before Watchmen: Moloch and BOOM! Studios The Empty Man.
The Baltimore Comic-Con will be held Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7, 2014, at the Baltimore Convention Center, which is located immediately across the street from the historic Camden Yards sports complex (which includes Oriole Park and Geppi’s Entertainment Museum). Tickets, a full guest roster, and additional information is available on the convention’s website.
The 2014 All-Star Baltimore Comic-Con Reception will take place on Friday, September 5 at 8:00 pm, and Baltimore Comic Con is hosting an an all-star lineup of special comics guests! Join them for this intimate evening, which is unlike anything else the rest of the weekend has to offer! On Friday through Sunday, thousands of comic book fans will be meeting these creators in the hall. Ticket holders to THIS event will be able to enjoy the company of these creators in a cocktail party setting.
Guests for the night so far include Christina Blanch, Mark Buckingham, Alan Davis, Dave Gibbons, Barry Kitson, John Totleben, Rick Veitch, Brennan Wagner, Matt Wagner, Mark Waid,and Bill Willingham. Join the convention and their special guests as they welcome you to the 2014 Baltimore Comic-Con.
The exclusive event will be held at a 4-star hotel adjacent to the convention center, high atop the city of Baltimore with a wonderful view of Inner Harbor.
Kick-off the Baltimore Comic-Con in style at this private, limited event, which is only open to ticket holders. This special engagement is a true meet-and-greet event where you will have the opportunity to socialize directly with the guests! Catered light snacks and desserts will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.
The All-Star Baltimore Comic-Con Reception will include:
A private panel discussion and opportunity to mingle afterward
Finger foods, appetizers, and desserts
A copy of the Collectible Hardcover Baltimore Comic-Con 2014 Yearbook
Dynamite has announced their creative guest line-up for this weekend’s Emerald City Comicon, along with their talent-packed signing schedule, three panels spotlighting some of the industry’s most beloved creators, a full selection of ECCC convention exclusives, and the foreshadowing of a surprise guest superstar who will reveal groundbreaking news!
Located at Booth #1802, Dynamite will be a flurry of activity with sixteen established industry veterans and up-and-coming talent greeting fans nearly every hour of the convention.
Garth Ennis will be on-hand to celebrate Red Team, his Dynamite follow-up after the thrilling conclusion to The Boys. Mark Waid makes his Dynamite convention debut as the brainchild of the all-new, all-explosive Green Hornet, while Matt Wagner celebrates the launch of the revealing Shadow: Year One series. Superstar artist Jae Lee will be happily signing his ECCC convention exclusive of Masks#1, featuring pulp hero, The Spider.
Dynamite also happily welcomes Francesco Francavilla, Joe Harris, Ron Marz, Brandon Jerwa, Robert Napton, Chris Roberson, Mark Rahner, Brennan Wagner, Eric Trautmann, and JimZub to the booth. The signing times for all guests can be found below.
Dynamite Entertainment will also welcome a Mystery Superstar Creator to their booth to make a huge announcement, as they triumphantly unveil a bold new comic series revitalizing a classic comic character! Keep your ear to the ground on Friday, as the announcement goes live.
Three panels will be held on-site to celebrate Dynamite Entertainment and its superb creators. Two Spotlight events will be hosted by television sensation Blair Butler, providing revealing glimpses into the creative process of Garth Ennis and Jae Lee.
“ECCC Spotlight Lounge Presents: Secret Origins with Garth Ennis” takes place on Saturday, 3/2, from 2:40pm – 3:35pm, in the Emerald City Spotlight Lounge, Room 604.
“ECCC Spotlight Lounge Presents: Secret Origins with Jae Lee” takes place on Saturday, 3/2, from 3:40pm – 4:35pm, in the Emerald City Spotlight Lounge, Room 604.
“Dynamite is Ready to Explode” takes place on Saturday, 3/2. It runs from 6:10pm – 7:05pm and will be held in Hall B, Room 608-610, and includes a whopping dozen creators, including Mark Waid, Ron Marz, Francesco Francavilla, our Surprise Mystery Guest, and more!
The Emerald City Comicon will feature fans’ first opportunity to pick up six spectacular exclusive variant comics, including the following:
The Shadow: Year One#1 Eccc “Emerald Green” Exclusive by Matt Wagner
Limited to 500 copies
Garth Ennis’ Red Team#1 Eccc “Emerald Green” Exclusive by Ryan Sook
Limited to 1000 copies
Garth Ennis’ Red Team#1 Eccc “Black & White” Exclusive by Howard Chaykin
Limited to 200 copies
Dejah Thoris and the Green Men of Mars#1 “Emerald Green Risque” Exclusive by Mel Rubi
Limited to 500 copies
Dejah Thoris and the Green Men of Mars#1 “Emerald Green Risque” Exclusive by Ale Garza
Limited to 100 copies
Masks#1 Emerald City Comicon “Spider” Exclusive by Jae Lee
Limited to 5000 copies
Dynamite has also produced four Limited Prints, available for free at Booth #1802. Two prints are designed to promote MARK WAID’S GREEN HORNET, so be sure to visit the booth during Waid’s scheduled signing time on Saturday between 2:00pm and 3:00pm, and get your prints signed! Dynamite’s other two prints are top secret, but can be signed throughout the weekend by the company’s Surprise Guest.
The complete signing schedule for all of Dynamite’s guests is:
Dynamite’s MYSTERY SUPERSTAR CREATOR, working on an Awesome, Top Secret Project!
Friday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Friday, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
GARTH ENNIS, writer of The Boys, Red Team, Battlefields, and The Shadow
Saturday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Saturday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Sunday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA, cover artist of The Shadow, The Spider, Dark Shadows, and Masks
Saturday, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
JOE HARRIS, writer of Vampirella vs. Dracula
Saturday, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
BRANDON JERWA, writer of Vampirella and Red Sonja
Friday, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Sunday, 10:00am – 11:00am
Sunday, 3:30pm – 5:00pm
JAE LEE, cover artist of Masks and Thun’da
Friday, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Sunday, 10:00am – 1:00pm
RON MARZ, writer of Prophecy
Friday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday, 11:00am – 12:00pm
ROBERT NAPTON, writer of Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris
Friday, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
MARK RAHNER, writer of Dejah Thoris and the Green Men of Mars
Saturday, 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Sunday, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
CHRIS ROBERSON, writer of Masks
Friday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Saturday, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
ERIC TRAUTMANN, writer of Flash Gordon and Red Sonja
Friday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am – 1:00pm
BRENNAN WAGNER, colorist of The Shadow: Year One
Friday, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
MATT WAGNER, writer of The Shadow: Year One, Zorro, and Green Hornet: Year One
Friday, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
MARK WAID, writer of Green Hornet
Saturday, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
JIM ZUB, writer of Pathfinder
Saturday, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am – 12:00pm
If you’re attending Emerald City Comicon in Seattle this coming weekend, make sure to visit Booth #1802 and join in on the festivities!
