You've been asking about them for a while now, and we are now, at long last, ready to announce the 2009 Baltimore Comic-Con panels for our 10th Anniversary show on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, 2009!
 
Without further ado, the panel schedule:
 
Saturday, October 10th
Avengers Mansion
 
11:00-12:00 Spotlight on Nick Cardy
He has drawn comics, movie posters, and produced fine art paintings.  For a generation of readers, he was the artist for "Aquaman" and "Teen Titans," and he has wowed fans with his renditions of Bat Lash, Tarzan, Batman, and many others.  Join artist Nick Cardy, recipient of the Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 Harvey Awards, for this look back at his remarkable career.
 
12:00-1:00 Digital Comics and Publishing
Join comiXology's CEO David Steinberger, who will lead a discussion on digital comics and how it affects publishing.  Panelists will include Filip Sablik, Publisher of Top Cow, David Gallaher, co-creator of Harvey Award-nominated "High Moon" at Zuda.com and "Box 13," comiXology's first commissioned comic, and Michael DeVito from Th3rd World Studios.  Attendees will have a chance to win an iPod Touch with the full Comics by comiXology iPhone library (over 300 comics!).

1:00-2:00 Image Comics Show
The world's greatest creator-owned comics publisher returns to Baltimore with a flurry of announcements, including the final exclusive look at the biggest crossover event of the century, "Image United!"  Robert Kirkman ("Walking Dead," "Invincible"), Mike Oeming ("God Complex," "Mice Templar"), Frank Cho ("50-Girls-50," "Liberty Meadows"), Richard Starkings ("Elephantmen"), AJ Lieberman ("Cowboy Ninja Viking"), and Jeff Parker ("Underworld") will give the first word on many of their upcoming projects.

2:00-3:00 DC Nation
Want to know what's on the way for your favorite DC books?  What to hear what your favorite creators have in store?  Then you have to be here!  Join DC's Ian Sattler and guests as they discuss all things DC.

3:00-4:00 Powers 10th Anniversary
It's been ten years since we first met Homicide Detective Christan Walker and Deena Pilgrim who work the cases involving superheroes.  It wasn't long before "Powers" gained popularity among both fans and critics.  This month, "Powers" returns with a new #1 issue and creators Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming invite you to join them for this celebration.

4:00-5:00 Mondo Marvel
From the Marvel U to the cosmos to the Ultimate Universe and beyond, welcome to the MUST-SEE panel of Baltimore.  Join writers BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS ("New Avengers," "Dark Avengers," "Ultimate Spider-Man"), MATT FRACTION ("Uncanny X-Men," "Invincible Iron Man"), and CHRIS CLAREMONT ("X-Men Forever"), Executive Editor TOM BREVOORT, Marvel's own ARUNE SINGH, and more as they discuss everything from Avengers to Mutants, and answer YOUR questions!
 
The Batcave

11:30-12:30 Dynamite Entertainment Presents: Matt Wagner, and his upcoming Dynamite new series announcement!
Dynamite Entertainment is the home of such diverse books as "The Boys," "Project Superpowers," "The Black Terror," "Red Sonja," "Buck Rogers," "Jungle Girl," "Zorro," "The Lone Ranger," and "Battlestar Galactica." Join Matt Wagner and discuss his upcoming Dynamite project announced at the panel, and a lively discussion on Matt's incredible career to date.

12:30-1:30 Spotlight on George Perez
George Perez's work on such comics as "Avengers," "New Teen Titans," "Crisis on Infinite Earths," "Wonder Woman," and "Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds" has made him a fan-favorite artist for over 35 years.  Join the Baltimore Comic-Con Guest of Honor for a lively discussion of his life in comics.

1:30-2:30 Comic Rewind: The '70s
The 1970s were an exciting time in comics as a team of mutants gained new life, a muck monster rose from the swamp, fish laughed, mystic defenders faced trippy threats, a hunter of men met a bat, and much more.  It was a time of amazing creativity and excitement.  Join creators Chris Claremont, Steve Englehart, Walter Simonson, Len Wein, and Bernie Wrightson along with moderator Mark Waid as they take a look back at the comics of the '70s.

2:30-3:30 Dark Horse Comics Buffy Season 8 Panel
Join the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" editorial and creative team for a special recap of the groundbreaking series, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8."  In addition to a look back at the events so far, be the first to hear news on the next chapter of the series, and gain first-hand insight into the creative process.  Senior Managing Editor Scott Allie is joined by artist Georges Jeanty, as well as cover artist Jo Chen for an event you won't want to miss.

3:30-4:30 Spotlight on Wednesday Comics
Comic books met comic strips in DC's "Wednesday Comics" and the results were spectacular!  Join "Wednesday Comics" editor Mark Chiarello as he talks with some of the creators behind this popular title, including Mike Allred, Joe Kubert, Kevin Nowlan, Walter Simonson, and Brian Stelfreeze.

Sunday, October 11
Avengers Mansion

11:00-12:00 Top Cow Spotlight:  Marc Silvestri, Robert Kirkman, and Ron Marz
Join Top Cow Publisher Filip Sablik as he sits down for an intimate conversation with Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri and writers Robert Kirkman and Ron Marz.  Get the inside scoop on this year's "Pilot Season" event with five new properties from Silvestri & Kirkman.  Find out what Marz has in store for "Witchblade," the new "Angelus" series, and the upcoming "Artifacts" maxi-series.  Plus, every attendee gets a FREE parting gift!

12:00-1:00 Marvel: Your Universe
You've heard us talk, now it's YOUR turn!  Who should be Captain America - Steve or Bucky?  Who should be in the Cabal?  What's your favorite moment and what do you wish we would take back? This is the place for your voice to be heard as TOM BREVOORT leads the ever-lively discussion (and sometimes debate) on the current and future state of all-things comics.  Have your voice heard - after all, Marvel IS your Universe!

1:00-2:00 Image United
A crossover adventure where all the characters involved are drawn by their creators?  It sounds impossible but that's exactly what you'll get in "Image United," an event like no other.  Join creators Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silverstri, and Jim Valentino as they discuss this hot new book!

2:00-3:30 The ACT-I-VATE Experience
Members from ACT-I-VATE, the premiere webcomix collective, featuring Dean Haspiel, Mike Cavallaro, Jennifer Hayden, Tim Hamilton, Joe Infurnari, Simon Fraser, Kat Roberts, Michel Fiffe, and Jim Dougan, will discuss their new print anthology, THE ACT-I-VATE PRIMER (which debuts at the show), and will also debut, "The ACT-I-VATE Experience," a 45-minute documentary produced by Culture Pop Productions' Seth Kushner (Graphic NYC) and Carlos Molina.

The Batcave

11:30-12:30 DC Conversation with Ian Sattler
DC's Ian Sattler sits down with the fans to discuss the DC Universe.  This is sure to be a lively discussion that no DC fan will want to miss!

12:30-1:30 Spotlight on Jo Chen
You've seen Jo Chen's amazing art on such comics as "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Star Wars: Invasion," "Runaways," and "New Avengers: The Reunion."  Now meet the artist herself as Jose Villarrubia talks with Jo about her work.

1:30-2:30 Spotlight on Stan Sakai
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of "Usagi Yojimbo."  Join the celebration as creator Stan Sakai talks about the history of the popular series, the characters who populate Usagi's world, his working process, and more in this panel that fans of all ages will enjoy.

2:30-3:30 Spotlight on Chris Claremont
Chris Claremont has written just about every character around, from Batman to Iron Fist to the Fantastic Four.  However, to a legion of comics fans, he is fondly regarded as "the" X-Men writer.  He's wowing readers with his take on the X-Men in the current series, "X-Men Forever."  Come and get the inside scoop on what's in store for Sabretooth, Kitty, Gambit, Rogue - and perhaps the answer to the seminal question:  Why are there no old mutants?

"I am so proud of Roger Ash, who put these panels together for us," said Baltimore Comic-Con promoter Marc Nathan.  "Roger has such credibility coming into this role as so many people know him from his fine articles in the comics press.  I love the agenda he's developed, especially Comics Rewind:  The 70s."

Guests
The Baltimore Comic-Con guest list for 2009 includes:  Jason Aaron (Wolverine), Mike and Laura Allred (Madman), Josh Alves (Arachnid Kid), Dick Ayers (Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos), Paul Azaceta (Amazing Spider-Man), Brian Michael Bendis (Avengers), Ryan Bodenheim (Red Mass for Mars), Doug Braithwaite (Wolverine: Origins), Pat Broderick (Vincent Price Presents), Harold Buchholz (Apathy Kat), Buzz (Atomika), Jim Calafiore (Batgirl), Eric Canete (Iron Man:  Enter the Mandarin), Nick Cardy (Aquaman), Jerry Carr (Cryptozoo Crew), Tommy Castillo (Kong:  King of Skull Island), Mike Cavallaro (ACT-I-VATE), Bernard Chang (Wonder Woman), Jo Chen (New Avengers:  The Reunion), Sean Chen (Dark Reign:  Fantastic Four), Jimmy Cheung (New Avengers: Illuminati), Cliff Chiang (Green Arrow & Black Canary), Frank Cho (Ultimates 4), Chris Claremont (X-Men Forever), Steve Conley (Star Trek:  Year Four), Jamie Cosley (Tony Pony),  J.M. DeMatteis (Metal Men), Todd Dezago (Marvel Adventures:  Spider-Man), Michael Dolce (Descendant), Evan Dorkin (Beasts of Burden), Jim Dougan (ACT-I-VATE), Jan Duursema (Star Wars:  Legacy), Sarah Dyer (Superman Adventures), Steve Englehart (Avengers), Rich Faber (Roboy Red), Jay Faerber (Noble Causes), Tom Feister (GI Joe:  Origins), Michel Fiffe (ACT-I-VATE), David Finch (Ultimatum), Bob Fingerman (Recess Pieces), Matt Fraction (Uncanny X-Men), Franco (Tiny Titans), Simon Fraser (ACT-I-VATE), John Gallagher (Buzzboy), Bryan J.L. Glass (Mice Templar), Michael Golden (Spider-Man 1602), Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules), Sanford Greene (Marvel Adventures Spider-Man), Jenni Gregory (Ka-Blam), Allan Gross (Cryptozoo Crew), Tim Hamilton (ACT-I-VATE), Cully Hamner (Detective Comics), Tony Harris (Ex Machina), Dean Haspiel (ACT-I-VATE), Jennifer Hayden (ACT-I-VATE), Mark Hempel (Absolute Sandman), Greg Horn (Cover Stories:  The Art of Greg Horn), Adam Hughes (Power Girl), Jamal Igle (Supergirl), Kathryn Immonen (Runaways), Stuart Immonen (New Avengers), Joe Infurnari (ACT-I-VATE), Rebekah Isaacs, sponsored by Laughing Ogre Comics (DV8), Chris Ivy (Beast Boy), Georges Jeanty (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Van Jensen (Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer), J.G. Jones (Final Crisis), Joe Jusko (Kolchak:  Tales of the Night Stalker), Karl Kesel (Marvel Apes), Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man), Scott Koblish (Final Crisis:  Legion of Three Worlds), Joe Kubert (Wednesday Comics), Scott Kurtz (PvP), Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), Greg LaRocque (Peter Parker:  The Spectacular Spider-Man), Jerry "The King" Lawler(Headlocked), Norman Lee (GeNext), Steve Lieber (Underground), Luna Brothers (The Sword), Andy MacDonald (NYC Mech), David Mack (Kabuki), Tom Mandrake (The Outsiders), Mike Manley (Batman:  Brave and the Bold), Larry Marder (Beanworld), Laura Martin (Thor), Ron Marz (Witchblade), Michael McElroy (Ka-Blam), Sean McKeever (Teen Titans), Mark McKenna (BananaTail), Mike McKone (Amazing Spider-Man), Bob McLeod (New Mutants), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Pop Mhan (World of Warcraft), Mark Morales (Secret Invasion), Doug Murray (Jungle Girl Season 2), Scott Neely (Scooby-Doo), Jamar Nicholas (Leon, Protector of the Playground), Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Phil Noto (Batgirl), Kevin Nowlan (The Spirit), Mike Oeming (Mice Templar), Ryan Ottley (Invincible), Jeff Parker (Agents of ATLAS), Dan Parsons (Star Wars:  The Clone Wars), Guest of Honor George Perez (Final Crisis:  Legion of Three Worlds), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Brandon Peterson (Ultimate Comics Armor Wars), Khoi Pham (Mighty Avengers), Whilce Portacio (Spawn), Eric Powell (The Goon), Buddy Prince (Night), Brian Pulido (Lady Death), Jack Purcell (Gotham Underground), Mike Raicht (Army of Darkness), Tom Raney (Dark Reign:  Hawkeye), Brian Reber (Captain Britain and MI13), Kat Roberts (ACT-I-VATE), Alex Robinson (Too Cool to be Forgotten), James Robinson (Superman), Budd Root (Cavewoman), Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge), Craig Rousseau (Iron Man & The Armor Wars), Stephane Roux (Amazing Spider-Man), Andy Runton (Owly), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Tim Sale (Heroes), Ian Sattler (Final Crisis:  Aftermath), Scott Christian Sava (Dreamland Chronicles), Alex Saviuk (The Phantom Generations), Marc Silvestri (Witchblade), Walt Simonson (Thor), Andy Smith (Dean Koontz's Nevermore), John K. Snyder III (Doctor Mid-Nite), Allison Sohn (Star Wars trading card artist), Taki Soma (Rapture), Richard Starkings (Elephentmen), Brian Stelfreeze (Final Crisis Aftermath:  Ink), Paul Storrie (Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons), Karl Story (Batman:  Streets of Gotham), Mark Texeira (Punisher), Bobby and Peter Timony (Zuda Comics), Robert Tinnell (EZ Street), Peter Tomasi (Blackest Night:  Batman), Herb Trimpe (Hulk), Billy Tucci (Sgt. Rock:  The Lost Battalion), Ted Tucker (Captain Happy), Jim Valentino (Shadowline Comics), Rob Venditti (The Surrogates), Dexter Vines (Wolverine), Neil Vokes (The Black Forest), Doug Wagner (The Ride), Matt Wagner (Grendel), Mark Waid (The Incredibles), Todd Webb (Nick Magazine), Len Wein (Justice League of America), Mark Whealey (Lone Justice), Renee Witterstaetter (Tex:  The Art of Mark Texeira -- The Artist's Great Escape), Brian Wood (sponsored by Laughing Ogre Comics, Northlanders), Bernie Wrightson (Swamp Thing), Kelly Yates (Amber Atoms), and Thom Zahler (Love & Capes).
 
Regrettably, Amanda Conner, Al Feldstein, Ron Garney, Michael Lark, Jimmy Palmiotti, Eric Powell, and Jim Starlin have had to cancel.  We look forward to seeing all of the return in 2010.

Access to the Event
The Baltimore Running festival, which includes the Baltimore Marathon, will coincide with the Baltimore Comic-Con this year.  As such, some streets (for those of you commuting by car into the area) will be impacted by the marathon -- please see http://www.thebaltimoremarathon.com/Community/road22d8.htm for specific information and plan your trip accordingly.
 
Tickets
Please buy your ticket in advance via http://www.baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets.htm to avoid the ticket line the day of the show.
 
Hotels
Our previously-announced deadline for discounted hotel rooms has been extended by the participating hotels!  A good number of rooms have been sold already, but there are some still available through this offer, so please take a look at http://www.baltimorecomiccon.com/hotels.htm for details on room availability at hotels around the Baltimore Convention Center.
 
Harvey Awards Ticket Sales
Ticket sales for the 2009 Harvey Awards and Banquet will be made available within the next week.  Please keep an eye on our websites and press releases for further details as information becomes available.
 
We will continue to providing details on guestss, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming leading up to the show.  The latest developments can always be found at our website, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and ComicSpace pages.

This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, October 10th.

As we continue to get ready for this year's show, we would like to remind you to mark your calendar for next year's Baltimore Comic-Con dates: August 28-29, 2010.

Boom! Studios will be offering a limited edition of KILL AUDIO #1 available exclusively during Baltimore Comic-Con on October 10th and 11th, 2009.

That Sunday at 2:30pm, Claudio Sanchez, along with co-writer Chondra Echert and Illustrator Mr. Sheldon, will be signing their Baltimore Comic-Con exclusive issue at the BOOM! Studios Booth (#2402.).  Featuring a sensational all-new cover by Kristian Donaldson (DMZ), the KILL AUDIO #1 Baltimore Comic-Con is an extremely special collectible for any fan.

With KILL AUDIO, Claudio Sanchez, the celebrated creator of the best selling sci-fi mini-series, THE AMORY WARS, is back with an entirely new concept!  One of the most unique and powerful minds in rock and comics unleashes possibly the most provocative new comic of 2009:  KILL AUDIO!

"This is disturbing work, and I mean that as a compliment," BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid said.  "Anyone who's a fan of THE MAXX or of Robot Chicken should check this out."

KILL AUDIO follows the adventures of an immortal little troll who struggles to find purpose in a land where creativity is a controlled substance.  When musical creativity spirals into chaos, KILL AUDIO discovers his life mission.

Supported by a wildly eccentric posse and a nemesis hell-bent on proving his mortality, KILL AUDIO takes on non-sensical musical sub-genres while traipsing across a vivid landscape, all of which could only come from the intense mind of Claudio Sanchez.

Written by Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert, KILL AUDIO is a six-issue miniseries features mind-melting art by Harvey Nominated Mr. Sheldon, with covers by Mr. Sheldon and Kristian Donaldson of DMZ fame.

Baltimore Comic-Con runs from 10am-6pm Saturday, October 10th and 10am-5pm Sunday, October 11th at the Baltimore Convention Center.

About BOOM! Studios:
BOOM! Studios (www.boom-studios.com) is a unique publishing house specializing in high-profile projects across a wide variety of different genres from some of the industry's biggest talents, including Philip K. Dick's DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?, The Henson Company's FARSCAPE, and the original Mark Waid series IRREDEEMABLE.  BOOM! recently launched its youth imprint, BOOM! Kids, with Pixar's THE INCREDIBLES, CARS, and TOY STORY, as well as Disney's THE MUPPETS.  This year, BOOM! Studios celebrates its fourth anniversary.

About The Baltimore Comic-Con:
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 10th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held Oct 10-11, 2009.  For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.

Announced a few hours ago at a packed ceremony held at the University of Toronto’s Innis Town Hall, the 2009 Joe Shuster Award winners are:

Artist/Dessinateur

* David Finch – Ultimatum #1-2 (Marvel Comics)

Cartoonist/Créateur

* Dave Sim – Glamourpuss #1-4, Judenhaas (Aardvark-Vanaheim)

Colourist/Dessinateur Couleur

* François Lapierre - “Gédéon et la bête du lac” Contes et légendes du Québec (Glénat Québec), Magasin général 4 (Casterman)

Writer/Écrivain

* Mariko Tamaki - Emiko Superstar (DC/Minx), Skim (Groundwood Books)

Cover/Couverture

* Niko Henrichon – Hostile Tome 1 (Dupuis)

Webcomics/Bandes Dessinées Web

* Cameron Stewart – Sin Titulo

Publisher/Éditeur

* Les 400 Coups/Mécanique Générale

Comics for Kids / Bandes Dessinées pour Enfants

* Kean Soo, Jellaby Book 1 (Hyperion)

Gene Day Award for Canadian Self-Publishers / Le Prix Gene Day pour Éditeurs Direct Canadian de Bandes Dessinées

* Jesse Jacobs for Blue Winter, Shapes in the Snow.

The Harry Kremer Award for Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Retailer /Le Prix Harry Kremer pour Détaillant Exceptionnel Canadien de Bandes Dessinées

* Legends Comics and Books (Victoria, British Columbia)

Canadian Comic Book Creator Hall of Fame / Temple de la renommée Créateur Canadien de Bandes Dessinées

* George Menendez Rae (1906-1992)
* Réal Godbout (1951-)
* Ken Steacy (1955-)
* Diana Schutz (1955-)

Congratulations to all of the winners and the nominees!!

Desert Wind Comics in cooperation with the Long Beach Comic Con is extremely proud to announce a special signing opportunity with Stan Lee during the Long Beach Comic Con. Tickets will go on sale exclusively through Desert Wind Comics. Stan is confirmed at the upcoming Long Beach Comic Con taking place October 2nd – 4th. The signing is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 3rd starting at 11:00 a.m. Only 400 tickets will be available for this signing. Ticket prices are $45.00 per ticket ($40.00 ticket fee and a $5.00 processing and handling fee). Each ticket is redeemable for one signature from Stan Lee on any item you present at this scheduled signing. For an additional fee, you can get your books graded and authenticated by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) with the prestigious Signature Series label. Desert Wind Comics is the official CGC Signature Series Witness for this special signing

Desert Wind Comics has had the privilege of having several signings with Stan Lee this year as well as hosting a Meet and Greet with Stan in San Diego. We once again look forward to offering comic fans another opportunity to get their prized possessions signed by the legend that created the iconic names such as Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, The X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, The Avengers and many, many more.

Tickets and complete details for this event are available on our website at www.desertwindcomics.com.

Desert Wind Comics has built its reputation on providing a professional and friendly service to both comic book fans and collectors. Desert Wind Comics has had the opportunity to work with many top creators including Stan Lee, John Romita Sr, Joe Simon, Mark Millar, John Romita Jr, Herb Trimpe, Joe Rubinstein and many, many more. In addition to attending numerous comic-cons, Desert Wind Comics will be scheduling special signings with different creators, so make sure to visit our website for updates and new announcements. Desert Wind Comics is proud to be a member of the CGC Signature Series Witness community.

Please go to Desertwindcomics.com to purchase your tickets or for additional information.

ComicsPriceGuide.com has just learned that a number of high grade Silver Age Marvel keys will be featured in Pedigree Comics' upcoming Grand Auction. According to Pedigree's CEO and President Doug Schmell, his company has obtained on consignment an Amazing Spider-Man #1 in CGC certified 9.0; Fantastic Four #1 in 8.5; a 9.8 copy of Iron Man #1 (CGC Signature Series, signed by Gene Colan) and a 9.4 copy of Tales of Suspense #39 featuring the origin and first appearance of Iron Man. The Grand Auction will start on Sunday, November 1, 2009 and will feature hundreds of high grade and ultra high grade Silver and Bronze Age Marvels and Gold Keys.
 
Mr. Schmell states that "Pedigree is extremely proud to be bringing these key books to market. All four books are exceptionally nice and were hand-picked by private collectors because of their overall near-mint structure. The Amazing Spider-Man #1 is as nice a copy as we have seen in years and has off-white to white pages. The Fantastic Four #1 8.5 similarly has off-white to white pages and is the highest graded and best copy we have ever offered for sale and represents the absolute nicest copy to hit the market in over 7 years. The Iron Man #1 is signed by cover and interior artist Gene Colan and is the best existing CGC Signature Series. It has white pages and is perfectly centered. The highlight of the auction, however, is the 9.4 example of Tales of Suspense #39, which is the third finest known copy of the book following only two in 9.6. A 9.4 copy has never been offered publicly for sale. The book is incredibly bright and perfectly centered with razor sharp edges and corners and it looks virtually unread. It has no writings, arrival dates, date stamps, etc. The book is further characterized by fresh off-white pages. It must be seen to be believed".
 
Many more high grade Marvels and Marvel keys will be added to the Grand Auction in the upcoming weeks. Please make sure you check the Web site (www.PedigreeComics.com) every day as well as CPG for all further announcements and latest news.
 
Pedigree Comics is currently accepting consignments for the Grand Auction which will run for ten (10) days between Sunday evening, November 1st and Wednesday evening, November 11th. They will continue to accept consignments up until the auction commencement and even till the middle of the following week (until Thursday, November 15th). Please contact Pedigree's CEO and President Doug Schmell at 561-422-1120 or 561-596-9111 or email him at DougSchmell@pedigreecomics.com for any questions, comments or information about the consigning process. Remember, the higher the value of your book(s) that sell in the auction the more money you take home under Pedigree's Climbing Scale. Pedigree consistently sets new sales records for Silver and Bronze Age Marvels in each Grand Auction. 
   
Prospective consignors can also upload their own scans, item information, descriptions and reserve amounts for the Grand Auction by utilizing the Automated Consignment System. It is actually very easy and fun to do. Just register onto the site, click "Customer Page" under "Your Account" and then click "Consignments" (under "Auctions"). You will then be able to enter the Pedigree Comics Consignment Management System and upload your own CGC certified books and magazines. Pedigree Comics will receive an email automatically once you have uploaded the information and they will then review the information imparted for accuracy. The item(s) will then be added to the November Grand Auction to be bid on.

 

Meet legendary comic book creators Stan “The Man” Lee and Jim Lee together for the first time at a special Meet and Greet held during the weekend of the Long Beach Comic-Con, October 2nd - 4th, 2009. Desert Wind Comics is especially proud to announce that in cooperation with Crazy Cat Collectibles, CGC and ComicsPriceGuide.com we have made arrangements for fans to be able to meet and spend some time with these two legendary creators. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday, October 3rd at 10:00 a.m.

A very limited number of tickets will be offered exclusively through Desert Wind Comics. The price for this special opportunity is $350.00 per person. Included in the price is a photo with Stan and Jim as well as two items of your own to be signed by Stan and two items to be signed by Jim. (You provide the camera and items to be signed) There will be some very special door prizes raffled during the event which will be signed by either creator. Also part of the raffle will be an original sketch by Jim Lee.

This is Stan and Jim Lee’s first comic con event together so do not miss this opportunity to meet these two great creators in a semi-private setting. Remember, only a limited number of tickets will be available. Visit www.desertwindcomics.com for complete details and to purchase your tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Tickets are sure to go fast!

Please go to Desertwindcomics.com to purchase your tickets or for additional information.

 

ComicConnect asks ComicsPriceGuide.com readers to join them in welcoming Rob Reynolds as their Director of Consignments!

Rob is a lifelong comic collector and investor.  At age six, he made his first comic book purchase off the newsstand at the local market – an Adventure Comics #451, which he still owns!  Rob’s comic collection has since grown to include a number of Alex Schomburg covers, early Captain Marvel Adventures, and many Silver Age keys. 

Rob grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He and his family have lived in New York City for the last 10 years.  Prior to joining ComicConnect, Rob held several retail management positions, including the Yankee’s Clubhouse Shop in Times Square.  He obtained a degree in Journalism from Indiana University, Bloomington, and today spends his free time playing basketball, listening to old jazz, and watching The Simpsons.

“The ComicConnect business has had explosive growth over the past year, and as the number of consignments increased, we wanted to find the right person to meet that demand, and help sellers realize the fullest potential in the sale of their books,” stated ComicConnect’s Ben Smith.  “After conducting a very extensive search, we believe we have found that individual in Rob Reynolds.  His breadth of knowledge and passion for our hobby is an 11 out of 10, and we’re very excited to have him aboard.”

What better way to welcome Rob Reynolds, than to contact him to consign comics or seek an appraisal?  Email Rob at support@comicconnect.com or call 212-895-3999 (international 001-212-895-3999).

If you have comics to sell that are already graded by CGC or PGX, ComicConnect will scan and list your $1 start, no reserve, auction consignments at no additional charge.

The seller's commission is still the same low 10% and there are never any buyer's premiums. Simply contact Rob to get confirmation, then send your slabbed comics and ComicConnect will do the rest!  ComicConnect’s shipping address is 873 Broadway, Suite 201, New York, NY 10003.

Want to meet Scarlett Johansson at the Iron Man 2 movie premiere? In support of the charity Oxfam America, an organization long dedicated to finding lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and social injustice around the world. Here is your chance to bid on and win a pair of  tickets and a meet and greet with the actress herself. The auction runs through September 24, 2009 with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the charity Oxfam America.

The winning bidder and his or her guest will attend the Los Angeles, California premiere of Iron Man 2 and receive a complimentary session at the Cristophe Salon in Beverly Hills to prepare for the red carpet event.

To bid on the Iron Man 2 premiere tickets visit: eBay.

ComicLink's Focused Auction for September, featuring more than 2400 CGC Graded books, will be coming to an end beginning this Tuesday. Running through Thursday from 7:30 pm – 12:00 am EST, every book up for auction has no seller's reserve and will begin the bidding at just $1.

The focus for this month's auction is high-grade Sliver and Copper Age Keys and feature: Green Lantern #76, CGC Certified 9.4:  Avengers #1, CGC Certified 9.4; Journey into Mystery #83, CGC Certified 9.2; Tales of Suspense #39, CGC Certified 9.0; Incredible Hulk #181; CGC Certified 9.8; Amazing Spider-man #129, CGC Certified; Batman #232, CGC Certified 9.6; Fantastic Four #9, CGC Certified 9.4; Captain America #111, CGC Certified 9.8; and X-Men #59, CGC Certified 9.8.

Additionally, this auction features over 700 CGC Graded books from pedigree and special collections, including over 200 from the Heartland Collection. This collection is original owner collection that contains over 400 books collected from the 1960s through the 1980s.

For more information and to participate in this month's auction, click here. If you are interested in consigning in the November Featured Auction or the October Focused Auction, please email your prospective auction list and auction preference to buysell@comiclink.com or call 718-246-0300.

It is widely agreed among comic collectors and aficionados that the most important comic book of all time is the first superhero comic book, and first appearance of Superman, which is 1938’s Action Comics #1.

This book is so rare, some experts believe that less than 100 copies are still in existence.  In a hobby that has attracted millions of collectors, and with the iconic name of Superman recognized globally by hundreds of millions, if not billions, of the world’s population, it’s pretty big news when a copy of Action Comics #1 comes to market.

Right now, an original Action Comics #1 is up for auction on ComicConnect.com.  As of when this article was written, it has received 25 bids and is currently at $57,000.  The auction still has over one week to go, and will close at 6:45 PM EDT in Session 1 of the ComicConnect September Event Auction.

At what price will this comic book hammer?  Tune in to see!  Click here to see the ACTION COMICS #1 CGC 4.5 EP.

The auction is online.  For assistance creating an account or questions about bidding, email support@comicconnnect.com or call 212-895-3999.  For international callers, dial 001-212-895-3999.

ComicConnect.com does not charge buyer’s premiums.  Winners pay the hammer price plus shipping (and sales tax only if they live in the State of NY).  The Event Auction will conclude in four separate sessions ending September 25th – 28th between 7 PM – 12 AM EDT.