MegaCon 2012, the southeast's largest comic book, science fiction/fantasy, anime, gaming, toys and multimedia event, will take place this coming weekend, February 17-19, 2012. The convention will be held at the Orange County Convention Center located at 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL.
Guest for the show include: Stan "The Man" Lee; J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl); Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows); Amanda Conner (Before Watchmen: Silk Specter); Dan DiDio (Co-publisher, DC Comics); David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight); Greg Horn (Emma Frost); Phil Noto (Batgirl); Jimmy Palmiotti (All-Star Western); Branden Peterson (Ultimate Extinction); Billy Tucci (A Child is Born); and Thom Zahler (Love and Capes).
For more information, please visit www.megaconvention.com.
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Pedigree Comics’ November Grand Auction will come to an end on Monday, November 14, 2011. The auction contains more than 400 high-grade CGC certified Marvels and DC's from the Silver and Bronze Ages plus many other great books to choose from, including a fabulous group of Golden Age books, many from the Edgar Church/Mile High Collection.
This November Grand Auction contains every one of the mainstream superhero titles, from Amazing Spider-Man to X-Men. Highlights include: Amazing Spider-Man #11, CGC Certified 9.6; Amazing Spider-Man #13, CGC Certified 9.6; Amazing Spider-Man #14, CGC Certified 9.6; Amazing Spider-Man #28, CGC Certified 9.6; Fantastic #5, CGC Certified 9.2;Fantastic Four #12, CGC Certified 9.4; Incredible Hulk #2 (White Mountain), CGC Certified 9.6;Incredible Hulk #4, CGC Certified 9.6; Journey into Mystery #83 (Twin Cities), CGC Certified 9.0;Tales to Astonish #44, CGC Certified 9.6; and X-Men #1, CGC Certified 9.4.
For more information or to bid in this auction, please visit www.pedigreecomics.com.
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Within Temptation is record- and genre-breaking since the release of their new album The Unforgiving. This cross-media concept album is based on the storyline of a comic book series written by Steven O'Connell (BloodRayne/Dark 48) and illustrated by Romano Molenaar (Witchblade/The Darkness/X-Men).
The Characters from The Unforgiving even hit the movie screen in 3 short films as extended version of the band's video clips and give further insight into the concept.
"We didn't want to make a traditional concept album where you just make up a story and write lyrics to tell the tale," explains guitarist Robert Westerholt. "Books we read or movies we saw inspired us to write lyrics or a song, and that's how we wanted to approach this."
This October 22-23, 2011 the F.A.C.T.S. convention welcomes Romano Molenaar as an official guest. Romano is the artist and designer of the Unforgiving comic book series and of the album artwork as well.
"Romano and Within Temptation... the best of both worlds", said Emmanuel van Melkebeke, F.A.C.T.S. Convention Director. "I cannot wait to hear what the fans think of this new concept."
For more information on F.A.C.T.S., please go to www.facts.be.
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Hero Initiative, the non-profit organization that helps comic creators in financial and medical need, is proud to announce its appearance at Mid-Ohio Comic Con with special guest Angel Medina, October 22-23, 2011 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center located at 400 North High Street in Columbus, Ohio.
Angel is a comic book artist known for his work Kiss, Spawn, Sensational Spider-Man and many more. Currently he is working on a top-secret project due to be released later this year.
At the Hero booth #212-#214, Mr. Medina will be sketching for his beloved fans while all proceeds will be donated to Hero Initiative. Don't miss out and get in line early. This is your chance to get an amazing sketch while supporting Hero and its great cause.
To find out more information about Hero Initiative check out our You- tube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lroaGU-Y6oA or go to www.heroinitiative.org
A new Golden Age consignment, consisting of 38 books from many different publishers, will be included in Pedigree Comic' November Grand Auction. Most of the books (25) are 7.0 and higher and many are within the top 5 certified copies for that particular issue. The collector focused on books from 1944 and 1945 as a majority of the group comes from those 2 years. There are a bunch of DC's and Timely's in the group.
Highlights of the consignment include: Action Comics #74, CGC Certified 7.0; Action Comics #79, CGC Certified 7.0; Adventure Comics #95, CGC Certified 8.5; Adventure Comics #96 7.5; All-Star Comics #23, CGC Certified 8.0; Batman #36, CGC Certified 7.0; Black Cat Comics #8, CGC Certified 9.0; Blue Beetle #54, CGC Certified 7.5; Blue Beetle #55, CGC Certified 7.0, Bomber Comics #4, CGC Certified 7.5; Brenda Starr #14, CGC Certified 8.0; Captain America Comics #45, CGC Certified 8.0; Detective Comics #93, CGC Certified 8.0; Detective Comics #127, CGC Certified 9.0; Flash #57, CGC Certified 7.5; Human Torch #23, CGC Certified 8.0; More Fun Comics #99, CGC Certified 8.0; Sensation Comics #37, CGC Certified 7.5; Sensation Comics #39, CGC Certified 7.5; Star Spangled Comics #34, CGC Certified 7.5; and Sub-Mariner Comics #23, CGC Certified 8.0.
For more information and to see all fo the items up for auction, please visit www.pedigreecomics.com.
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The urban psychological-thriller Boy Wonder will screen at the sixth annual New York Comic Con in Manhattan, October 13-19, 2011, at the Javits Center, 655 W. 34th St. The popular fan event attracted nearly 100,000 enthusiasts from across the country last year and is one of the biggest pop culture gatherings in the country.
Already an underground cult hit, the film is also set to premiere theatrically in New York City, October 21 (AMC Loews Village 7 Theater) and in Chicago, October 28 (AMC River East 21).
In sharp contrast to recent big-budget, Hollywood spandex-fests (even Indiana Jones is fighting aliens), Boy Wonder stands apart as a gritty, realistic tale of loss and helplessness in a world that is far tougher than the fantastic worlds presented in the studios’ superhero films.
New York Comic Con Sneak Peek Screening:
Saturday, Oct. 15 @ 6:45 p.m., Room #1B01
(Media can RSVP at 323-660-5800 or karen@greenleafandassociates.com )
Meet the director and stars at the screening and on the show floor
Friday & Saturday, Oct. 14 & 15 @ Booth #1839
Boy Wonder was shot entirely on location in New York City and in the same Irish-Italian, blue collar Brooklyn neighborhood of Maine Park, where writer and director Michael Morrissey grew up.
Said Morrissey, "We are very excited to be a part of New York Comic Con and to give a sneak peek of Boy Wonder, prior to its theatrical debut, to the comic book and sci-fi crowd. I have been reading comics for the past 30 years and this indie, superhero movie is meant to appeal to people who love the dark, complicated side of comics and graphic novels. Boy Wonder is not about the tights and a cape… this is about what would happen if Peter Parker was real and had no super powers, just a burning anger fueled by grief. It's about a complicated teenager who decides to take justice into his own hands, no matter what the cost―about revenge, rage, violence, love and everything in between. I made this movie for comic book fans and am excited for them to finally take a look."
Boy Wonder, which marks the feature film debut of Morrissey, has received 12 awards – as well as accolades from critics―at film festivals across the country, including Best Feature at the 2011 Vail Film Festival; Best Feature at the 2011 Hardacre Film Festival; Gen-Next Film Award at the 2011 KahBang Music, Art & Film Festival; Best Feature Film and Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Film at the 2010 Sacramento Film Festival; Best Feature, Best Director (Morrissey) and Best Actor (Caleb Steinmeyer) at the 2010 Williamsburg International Film Festival; Best Feature and Best Actress (Zulay Henao) at the 2010 ThrillSpy International Thriller & Spy Film Festival; Best Feature Film at the 2010 Festivus Film Festival; and Best Editing (Ray Hubley & Doug Fitch) at the 2010 Rhode Island International Film Festival. It was also an Official Selection at another 15 national and international film festivals.
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Propworx, in association with Marvel Studios, announces The Official Iron Man 2 and The Incredible Hulk Prop and Costume Auction encompassing two amazing events featuring props, costumes, production artwork, concept drawings and set pieces from these fan-favorite movies. On October 13 – 16, 2011, Propworx will feature a preview of items from the auction at New York Comic Con at the Javits Center. Following the exclusive preview, Propworx will partner with its’ online auction provider LiveAuctioneers.com to host the online auction on October 22, 2011 at 10:00 am PST.
Over 225 lots of props, costumes, production artwork, concept drawings, and set pieces will be on the auction block including such notable items as the Screen Used Stunt Whiplash V1 Suit worn by actor Mickey Rourke during the entire fight scene at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix. This amazing armor is made from a custom leather vest with the shell of a RT unit on the front, two hand whip handles and whips and features working lights on the back section that run from the top of the suit to the bottom.
The Iron Man 2 Hero Suitcase Armor is also on the auction block and was used by Tony Stark so he could change into Iron Man as needed. This screen used hero version is permanently closed and was used for close up shots and detail work.
Tony Stark's Hero Racing Suit, worn by actor Robert Downey Jr. and also used in the Monaco Historic Grand Prix scenes, includes a blue rubberized spandex coveralls with padded legs and black leather accents, a black cotton undershirt, custom made leather jacket with blue rubberized spandex accents and a pair of black leather custom gloves.
The Iron Man 2 Black Widow Hero S.H.I.E.L.D. Uniform is the hero screen used catsuit worn by actress Scarlett Johansson as Agent Natasha Romanoff when she broke her cover and revealed herself as the Black Widow. Additional lots include the Hero Mark VI Chest RT Unit, Hero Whiplash V1 RT Unit, screen used Ironnette Costumes, the Hero "Ex-Wife" Missile, and Tony Stark's Hero Racing Helmet. A complete PDF catalog and bidding instructions will be posted at www.propworx.com in the weeks prior to the auction.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) and publishing (via Marvel Comics). Marvel’s strategy is to leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world, including feature films, consumer products, toys, video games, animated television, direct-to-DVD and online. For more information visit www.marvel.com.
About Propworx
Propworx is the premier auction house Hollywood studios and networks rely on to sell their assets via fan-friendly event auctions. Propworx’s inaugural production, the year-long Battlestar Galactica Auctions, were one of the most successful Hollywood memorabilia auction events in history, with over 8,000 lots going to fans and collectors worldwide. This was followed by 2010’s Iron Man Auction in Chicago and Star Trek Auction in Las Vegas. The year concluded with the first of three Stargate Auctions, at the EMP|Science Fiction Museum in Seattle. Propworx started 2011 with the official Caprica Auctions, the final Stargate Auctions, the Kevin Smith Auction - Kevin Smith Sells Out: The Official Askewniverse Garage Sale and the October 22, 2011 Iron Man 2/Incredible Hulk Auction. (www.propworx.com)
Last Wednesday, Cliff Chiang, artist on DC Comics relaunched Wonder Woman, made an appearance at Cards, Comics & Collectibles of Reisterstown, Maryland. Signing and sketching for customers of the store, Chiang brought in a great crowd for the event, said Marc Nathan, owner of store and showrunner of the Baltimore Comic-Con.
"Trafic had been steady all day, but really picked up between 3-7 while Cliff was here," said Nathan. "Fans of his work were definitely excited to get an autograph and a sketch, while sales for both Wonder Woman #1 and his previous work were very good as well."
Chiang was also a guest at this past year's Baltimore Comic-Con.
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Award-winning graphic novel publisher, Archaia Entertainment has set a release date of September 28 for Feeding Ground, a stylistic horror graphic novel telling the story of a Mexican family chased by werewolves as they cross the Mexico-U.S. border. Debuting in both English and Spanish, Feeding Ground deals head on with the debate surrounding illegal immigration.
Feeding Ground (paper-over-board hardcover, 184 pp, $24.95, ISBN English Ed: 978-1-936393-02-2, ISBN Español Ed: 978-1-936393-12-1) begins with a new nightmare plaguing the Mexico-Arizona border. A famine caused by Blackwell Industries drives Diego Busqueda, a noble "coyote," to lead his family across the unforgiving "Devil's Highway," a desert cursed with blistering days and deadly nights. However, an ancient evil that has plagued the region for generations has emerged from the shadows. Pitting real-world border politics against a boldly reimagined werewolf mythology, Feeding Ground questions the very nature of survival.
Written by noted film critic, Swifty Lang and author Chris Mangun (Born to Explore), Feeding Ground is a dramatic human drama heightened by the threat of unimaginable evil. A thoroughly researched graphic novel, Feeding Ground is unafraid to take an honest look at the controversy of illegal immigration.
The graphic novel is brought to life by acclaimed graphic designer, Michael Lapinski, who is acclaimed for his work on several Nickelodeon series and 4Kid’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
For more information on Feeding Ground or other Archaia titles, please visit http://www.archaia.com.