Conventions
and Events Listings
Twilight
Star, Springfield's very own comic book producing art studio and
publisher will be making an appearance at Main Street Comics and Games
this Saturday July 24th from 2:00-5:00 pm.
Twilight Star is made up of four local comic book writers and artists,
Gary Church, Frank Raynor, Derron Church, and Bill Gladman, and the
four of them as well as their newest member Andy Berry from Fairborn
Ohio will be appearing at the shop to promote the studio as well as
sell and sign copies of the very first book created by the
team,"Tales From The 'Field" an on-going anthology comic
book series.
http://mainstcomicsandgames.com/
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SUNDAY, JUNE 27th, 2010
AKRON-CANTON COMIC CON!
NORTHEAST OHIO'S BIGGEST AND BEST ALL COMIC BOOK CONVENTION!
Chapparell's Community Center
2418 Arlington Rd., Akron, OH 44319
1 mile North of I-77 and Exit 120
Hours: 10am to 4pm.
Admission: $3.00, Age six and under FREE!
Free Parking!
Comics, Toys, Non-Sport Cards, Sci-Fi, & Books.
GUEST ARTISTS and WRITERS:
Sean Forney, Eric Adams, Tommy Flick, Patrick Lane, James Patrick, Josh Medors
A few Dealer Booths still AVAILABLE.
visit: www.harpercomics.com
KEEPING COMIC SHOWS AFFORDABLE!
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WolfePack
Entertainment needs your help by sending them questions for the
celebrity interviews at Screaming Tiki Con next weekend. They have
some, but would like more to get a good grasp of what people would
like to know.
www.wolfepackentertainment.com
We
plan on going up on Saturday the 12th may do some cross over with
them.
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Joanna Estep
- Fraggle Rock #2 Artist Signing
Wednesday,
May 26, 2010
2:10pm -
6:10pm
Packrat
Comics
3872 Lattimer Street
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
614-527-8450
www.packratcomics.com
Joanna is
best known as the co-creator and artist of the Tokyopop series
Roadsong. Her other achievements include work for/with Image Comics,
Comicmix, Strawberry Comics, and Chanting Monks Press. She
wrote/designed the textbook Timing: Expressions of Time in Sequential
Art and Design, which received the Charles Logan Smith award for
excellence in design, and was serialized in 3 parts on Newsarama.com.
In addition to her work in comics, Joanna is also a co-founder of
Milktooth Press, which specializes in the creation of unique art
calendars.
Currently she is doing art for Fraggle Rock the comic series and will
be signing autographs at Packrat Comics May 26, 2010 from 2-6pm.
Fraggle Rock comes to us from the publisher Archaia Press, who brings
you Awakening, Mouse Guard RPG, Okko and many more.
http://www.joannaestep.com/
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Great
Things Happening at SPACE
April 24th & 25th:
Trickster
is a four year long comics anthology
project edited by Matt Dembicki featuring original art from
Evan Keeling, Mike Short and Andrew Cohen,
Pat Lewis and Andy Bennett and more. The book features Trickster
stories from more than 20 Native American
storytellers illustrated by some of today's most dynamic indie
comics artists! And we’re proud to bring you the Trickster
exhibit and also to be premiering “Trickster” right
here at SPACE! Go to http://www.fulcrum-books.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=6063
for more info.
Nate
Powell, whose graphic Novel
SWALLOW ME WHOLE won the Will
Eisner Award for
Best Graphic Album (New)
will be returning to SPACE this
year. Go to http://www.topshelfcomix.com/news/455
for more info.
Saturday
only, Carol Tyler is back with
copies of her graphic novel “You’ll Never Know Book One: A Good
and Decent Man”, published by Fantagraphics
Books. We were lucky enough to have her display her
original art for the book last year and now you can pick up the book.
The book is the first in a series regarding her father’s World War
II experiences.
Go to http://www.uc.edu/News/NR.aspx?ID=9697
for additional information on the book and other projects of
Carol’s.
The first 200 + people through the door on Saturday will receive a free shopping bag
with Cosmo the SPACE guy block printed on the side.
Each one lovingly touched by human hands and just the right size to carry your comics haul from the show.
The SPACE Anthology 2010 is up as a free download at ComicsXP.com
24 complete strips by 30 SPACE exhibitors. Get a taste before you come to SPACE.
Two
full days of Panels, Programs and Exhibits are posted at
http://www.backporchcomics.com/program.htm
Also there are 4 pages of Premiere Comics
which will be available at SPACE at http://www.backporchcomics.com/premier_comics.htm
Exhibitor tables are sold out! Check out what
probably is the final Exhibitor List at http://www.backporchcomics.com/space.htm
And
don’t forget:
The
Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo (SPACE)
The Mid-West’s Largest Exhibition of Small
Press, Alternative and Creator Owned Comics
Over
180 exhibitors
April 24 & 25, 2010
Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 10am-5pm
Ramada Plaza Hotel And Conference Center in
Columbus.
4900 Sinclair Road Columbus, OH 43229
Off I71 at the Morse / Sinclair exit. Free
Parking!
Admission $5.00 per day and $8.00 per weekend.
www.backporchcomics.com
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For
Immediate Release
I
am a hero at
least on FCBD!
With Golden and Silver Age comics recently selling for
over a million dollars an issue, only billionaires like
Tony Stark, from Marvel Comic’s upcoming summer
blockbuster Iron Man 2, can afford to continue to
collect the vintage comics. However, the first Saturday
in May represents a holiday for comic fans across the
world know as Free Comic Book Day, where price is of no
real concern. Participating comic store retailers
distribute free comics to anyone with no strings
attached. A day where anyone can read about and
dream of becoming superheroes, introducing millions to
the unique art form and storytelling method that has
delighted and inspired millions more.
Jamie Colegrove of
Packrat Comics in Hilliard explained “As Hollywood
continues to adapt comic books in into billion dollar
blockbusters, adding more special effects and CGI than
either Stan Lee or Jack Kirby could have imagined, the
medium remains loyal to its fans and we continue to
celebrate and enjoy this truly original and unique
American art form.” And on occasion, the comics
imitate Hollywood , so this year Packrat is bringing
Hollywood to Columbus . Joss Whedon’s successful
television series Buffy The Vampire Slayer continued
season eight in comic form entertaining millions with
his brilliant story telling. None of his
characters were more relatable then that of Xander
Harris, a key team member without any notable powers.
He was loyal and watchful, kind and courageous even when
he was a bit clumsy. Xander Harris, portrayed by
Nicholas Brendon who currently stars in the his CBS
televisions series “Criminal Minds”, will be making
a special guest appearance at Packrat on Free Comic Book
Day, helping us to remember that there are heroes in all
of us even if we can’t fly or bend steel.
To celebrate this annual event, Packrat Comics will be
hosting their annual Free Comic Book Day party. In
addition to all the free swag created exclusively for
the event even stars attending the Oscars envy, kids of
all ages can enjoy a festival of activities along with
video game tournaments and special guest appearances by
a multitude of costume characters. Industry
icons such as Darryl Banks most notably known for
his past work on "Green Lantern", Chris
Sprouse who helped create Tom Strong with Alan Moore and
whose upcoming work includes DC Comics “Return of
Bruce Wayne”, Marvel Comics cover artist Josh Medors
and many more will be available signing comics and
creating sketches for all in attendance.
Immediately following an afternoon of comic fun, Packrat
will conclude the afternoon with their annual Nerd
Night, hosting a charity poker tournament with live
bands and comedians entertaining throughout the evening.
Throughout
the afternoon Packrat Comics will also be working with
The Hero Initiative, a non-profit organization that
supports comic creators. The Hero Initiative creates a
financial safety net for comic creators who may need
emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials
of life, and an avenue back into paying work.
Since inception, the Hero Initiative has been fortunate
enough to benefit over 40 creators and their families
with over $400,000 worth of much-needed aid, fueled by
contributions! It's
a chance for everyone to become the hero and give back
something to the people who have given so much
enjoyment.
So
on Saturday, May 1st, stop by your local
comic shop, get a free comic, have some fun and maybe
one day you too will be selling a comic to the likes of
a real life Tony Stark.
For
additional information contact Jamie Colegrove at (614)
527-8450 or via email at packratcomics@sbcglobal.net.
Established
in 1993, Packrat Comics is a premier full service comic
book store family owned and operated by Jamie &
Teresa Colegrove serving all of central Ohio .
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(2-27-10)
- The scheduled book signing at
Main Street Comics and Games in Springfield Ohio featuring writer and
publisher Dave Arhar has been canceled due to bad weather.
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(02-26-10) -
Hello, we have decided to cancel the Cosmic Comic Con on March 14.
We are hoping to try it again
next year and will be contacting those who were interested at that
time.
Thanks,
Terry Malone
http://www.cosmiccomiccon.info/
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THE
BUCKEYE COMIC CON
Returns on
SUNDAY,
MARCH 7th
10 am to 4
pm
to
NEW
LOCATION!
FORT
RAPIDS INDOOR WATER PARK
& CONFERENCE CENTER
4560
Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus, OH 43232
I-70
at South Hamilton Road (Rt. 317), EXIT 107
Admission $3.00, Age
6 & Under FREE!
FREE
PARKING!
GUESTS:
SEAN FORNEY, MOLLY DURST and STRATOS
Guest
Artists, Hourly Door Prizes.
10,000's of Golden, Silver and Modern Age Comics, Action Figures,
Toys, Books and More.
A few Dealer tables still available, 6 foot space
for $70.
www.harpercomics.com
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Main Street
Comics and Games
One Year Anniversary Bash
We're
celebrating our very first birthday at Main Street Comics and Games
ALL DAY Saturday
March 6th from 12:00-9:00.
Come hang out at
the store throughout the day. There's cake, drinks, special sales,
hourly door prize drawings provided by Main Street Comics and Games
and Necessary Cool, copies of assorted #1 issues will be given away
one per every person that walks through the door to celebrate our
first #1 (while supplies last) and Scott may even break out the grill!
Just
check out the invitation list...
Chad Strohl,
Dustin Carson, Sean Forney, Chad Lambert, Dave Arhar, Mike Watson,
Victor Dandridge, Richard Katterjohn, Derron Church, Gary Church,
Richie Fritz, Jef Price, Raichal Gladman, Frank Raynor, Chris Metzger,
Kevin Hicks, BJay Johnson, Kevin Adkins, Chris Hoskins, Brian Latimer,
Andy McGinn, Chris Martin, Jacob Newell, Matt Smith, Bryan Borgman,
Sean Collins, Jesse Mounts, Bill Thade, Jesse Noble, Chuck Moore,
Brant Fowler, John Wilson and Catwoman!
And all our
wonderful customers! It's a mini-convention in Springfield Ohio
Saturday March 6tth, we hope to see you there.
-- Scott Riley
and Bill Gladman
www.mainstcomicsandgames.com
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Super-Fly
Dance Party & Breakdance Contest!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Come and shake
your Winter Blahs by shakign yo' ass at our Dance Party and breakdance
contest! We'll have two of Yellow Spring's hottest DJs, JFX316 and Dr.
Falafel spinning tracks! We'll also be laying out the old-school
cardboard for a Breakdance contest that's free to enter, for all ages,
and will have CASH MONEY prizes for the the top three break dancers.
They tried to make dance fighting illegal...and they failed.
Come rock out with us in the coolest comic shop in the Miami Valley,
and perhaps...the world?
http://superflycomics.com/
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(02-14-10) - Wow, it has been eighteen years ago
today that Underground Video Network was launched on the local access channel in
Kenton, Ohio at 11:30pm Friday
February 14, 1992 after seeing "Wayne's World".
All that was broadcast that night was an "EXIT" sign to see if it
would even work.
(We did have viewers that night and you know who you are.)
Then it grew to what it is today and I just want to thank all the crews that
have been involved with each incarnation over the years to keep this alive
today.
It would not have been what it is with out your help.
Thanks
Richard
THANK YOU FOR WATHCING OUR SHOW
TUNE IN NEXT WEEK FOR ANOTHER ACTION FILLED EPISODE OF:
Underground Video Network
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Dave
Arhar to appear at Main Street Comics and Games, Springfield Ohio!
That’s
right! Main Street Comics and Games is proud to present
writer/artist/publisher Dave Arhar of Penny Dreadful Press Saturday
February 27th from 2:00-6:00. The shop itself is just weeks
away from turning one year old and as the very last of the first 365
days are being count down we decided to end this first year with a
bang!
Main
Street Comics and Games has become known as “THE HOTBED OF CREATIVE
TALENT IN THE OHIO” and are very proud to add Dave to the list of
great guests we have been blessed in having at the store in 2009 and
early 2010.
Dave
is from the Cleveland Ohio area and one of the most imaginative and
creative talents working in independent comics today. He will be
stopping by to support several of his current projects including…
Gothic
Romance , a nice little
“horror anthology” if you want to call it that features stories
that are not only suspenseful but at the same time each tale takes a
twisted look into a dark romance of one kind or another. One of the
most talked indie books of the last year.
The
Faustians, a truly
ingenious book about a support group for those who have sold their
souls to the Devil…and want out of the deal. Dark and intelligent,
Dave will have the first issue of this ongoing series available to be
bought and signed.
And
finally…
Franklinstein…..a
story that poses the question….what if Ben Franklin and not Victor
Frankenstein had discovered how to re-animate the dead by harnessing
the raw power locked within a bolt of lightning? Amazing story concept
and great art. Get in on the ground floor of what is sure to be a huge
hit as Dave will have promotional ash can copies of this forthcoming
book on hand.
So
mark your colanders.
February
27th
Dave
Arhar.
Main
Street Comics and Games
Springfield
Ohio
One
Hell of a Time!
See
you there!
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Announcing
the 2009 SPACE Prize Winners:
General
Category:
1st
The Dreamer #1-5 - Lora Innes (Artist, Writer)
Minicomics
/ Short Story Category:
1st
Aliens Poop on Your Children - Chris Garrett- Artist, Writer
Webcomics
Category:
1st
Introspective Comics - Ryan Dow
http://www.backporchcomics.com/space.htm
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(1-24-10)
- AKRON-CANTON COMIC CON!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 2010
STILL NORTHEAST OHIO'S BIGGEST AND BEST ALL COMIC BOOK CONVENTION!
Chapparell's Community Center
2418 Arlington Rd., Akron, OH 44319
1 mile North of I-77 and Exit 120
Hours: 10am to 4pm.
Admission: $3.00, Age six and under FREE!
Free Parking!
Comics, Toys, Non-Sport Cards, Sci-Fi, & Books.
GUEST ARTISTS and WRITERS:
Sean Forney, Dead Planet Comics, Don Pedicini Jr., Adam Besenyodi, Stratos, Brett Pinson, Kevin Leen, John Booth and RAK Graphics.
A few Dealer Booths and tables still AVAILABLE.
Information : 540-412-2879, email: jeff@harpercomics.com or visit: www.harpercomics.com
KEEPING COMIC SHOWS AFFORDABLE!
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(01-18-10)
- The Mid-Ohio-Con Charity Auction is now under way. Bid early and
often on eBay for the benefit of the Hero Initiative! http://bit.ly/5lewdW
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(01-17-10) - Sean Forney Appearing At Main Street Comics and Games
Saturday January 30th
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Sean
is an established freelance artist that specializes in pin up artwork.
He has appeared at several conventions over the years including
Pittsburgh
, Heroes (in Charlotte North Carolina,
San Diego
and has been a mainstay at both
Gem
City
and Mid-Ohio Con for years).
He lives in the
Westerville
,
Ohio
area and has created the character the Scarlet Huntress
with his wife Stephanie, who writes for the book. Scarlet
Huntress has appeared in her own ongoing series. Issue # 1 is complete
and Stephanie and Sean are currently working on issue #2. Scarlet
Huntress appeared in a recently published trade
paperback which collects several of her earlier appearances
from various anthology books including one story that was written by
Chad Lambert.
Sean has also done pin up work for several G.I.
Joe books as well as some Star Wars
and World of Warcraft projects.
More
about Sean and much more of his incredible artwork can be found at: http://www.smcomics.com/
Also
appearing with Sean will be
Bryan
“Stratos” Borgman.
Bryan
has composed licensed soundtracks for various role-playing
games (CyberNet, Mecha Vs Kaiju, Chronicles
of Ramlar, Spycraft), miniatures games (Rezolution,
Warlands,
Pulp
City
), independent comics (Symphony of the Universe, Slade Chronicles),
and independent films (The Screen, Dream Thirteen). He has also
worked part-time for Aberrant, a miniatures game company (Rezolution
& Warlands).
Some
time in the near future he will be collaborating with Sean to compose
music for his Scarlet Huntress title.
You
can hear audio samples of his music here: http://www.acidplanet.com/Stratos
and here http://www.cdbaby.com/all/baileyrecords
Main
Street Comics and Games is located at
2031 E. Main Street
Springfield
Ohio
45505
in the
Savalot
Shopping Center
. Store opens at 12:00 noon and closes at 9:00 p.m.
Phone:
937-324-2400
www.mainstcomicsandgames.com
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(1-16-10) In
an upcoming episode we're planning on discussing the topic of Raimi/Maguire
leaving the Spider-Man movies and the studios decision to reboot the
franchise.
We'd like to
get your input on the subject. Who you'd like to see take on the rolls
and just your general take on
the subject.
Email admin @
undergroundvideonetwork com and
we'll mention you on air.
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Ohayocon 2010
January 29 - 30
www.ohayocon.org
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