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Wednesday, August 12, 2009
BELA LUGOSI as DRACULA Fine Art Print by Robert Aragon!
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Book Artists

 

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BELA LUGOSI as DRACULA

Fine Art Limited Print by Robert Aragon!

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Above: Publisher Philip Kim & EIC Robert Aragon!


I was asked if I would stop at the Famous Monsters of Filmland (FMOF) booth at the recent 2009 San Diego Comic Con International...  

...By a good Facebook Friend, Debbie Poccia, to see if I could pick up one of only 200 prints of the new FMOF logo poster. 

Well, I made it there just in time, as I was able to pick up one of the remaining three of that limited edition for her!

At the same time I got involved in conversations with Robert Aragon - Editor In Chief / Art Director, Dominie Lee - Managing Editor, and then Philip Kim - Publisher.  Those three have a Lot going on now for the relatively 'new' venture.

When I say relatively new, it's because I thought that FMOF had ended with Uncle Forry's death earlier this year.  However, as FMOF says on their Facebook Fan Page, they are:  "Keeping the legacy and vision of Uncle Forry alive and well as we take FM and expand it beyond the page".

One of the items at the booth above was shown to be by Rob himself.  I took a photo of him holding it, so I could share it with my Blog readers, that are into FMOF or other works by Forrest Ackerman.

What Rob is holding is the:  "First in a series of classic horror icons by FM's own, Robert Aragon, this 18 x 24 BELA LUGOSI as DRACULA fine art print is limited to 500 pieces printed on 100 lb stock in 4 color with the plates being destroyed. Signed on request".  The print is a Famous Monsters Exclusive item, and can only be found on their web site!

I'll be sure to keep an eye on this company, and bring you more info in the months to come as they bring out new products to market.

In the meantime, I want to thank Rob, Dominie and Philip for their hospitality at their booth at the SDCCI!

If you are interested in obtaining one of these Fine Art limited Prints, priced @ $25.00 + $5.00 for shipping to USA buyers, please see the publisher's web site at:

http://www.famousmonstersoffilmland.com/products-page/?category=8

The Publishers also have a Facebook Group Page which You can join at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Famous-Monsters-of-Filmland/116475154987?ref=ts  

BTW, I would be remiss if I didn't run an artist's bio on Rob, so here it is:

Robert Aragon is a self-taught artist. He is currently one of the leading fine art portrait artists in the world. His award winning art has exhibited internationally and is represented and protected by the very prestigious Bridgeman Art Library.

One of his admirers was the late Vincent Price, whose friendship and guidance was both a personal and artistic inspiration to him. Aside from portraiture, his passion for classic horror and science fiction has lead him to a career spanning projects such as cover artwork for the Monstrous Movie Music label, children's books, graphic novels and everything in between.

He has created works for Karloff Enterprises, Universal Studios, Lugosi Enterprises, Ray Harryhausen, Warner Bros Studios, The Steve Mcqueen Estate, and others. He is currently the Art Director/Editor in Chief(print) of Famous Monsters of Filmland.

When he steps away from the canvas the San Diego native enjoys surfing, playing piano, collecting art and film memorabilia.

Looks like I have more of Rob's work to hunt down now!

Oh, Additionally...unless we are on site all day and night during a three day or longer comic con... we normally blog daily on comic book creators, comic book reviews,  comic book conventions, and pop culture news and events!   Plus for purchases of items that our blog posts are based on; please check out our listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in our own online store

Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!

~ Michael 

 

Now Celebrating the 11th Year On The Web!

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CONVENTION TIP:  I just had to publish the below pic of my Facebook Friend, Kristin Juan, who was a 'Flapper' at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con International!  She is better known as the Store Manager for SoCal Comics in San Diego.  However her great costume fit the tone of this blog post's topic so well, I just had to show her here today when she was totally out of character... or is that in character here today?!

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Smallville Magazine Issue #32 from Titan Magazines!
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: TV Shows

 

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Smallville

Magazine Issue #32 from Titan Magazines!

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Above: The front cover to Issue #32!

To the Left:  Poster from Season 8 of Smallville TV Show on The CW!

I visited the Titan Magazines booth at the recent 2009 San Diego Comic Con International...  

Where I met Ricky Clayton, Marketing Manager for Titan.  We discussed the fact that I have a Blog that covers comic books and pop culture topics.

I also mentioned that my wife was a frequent reader of their LOST: The Official Magazine, because of her fondness for that TV Show.

Wondering why we didn't pick up more of their line of magazines, Ricky proceeded to give me a couple of sample magazines to read and possibly review here.

After reading those samples, I'll start with their Smallville Magazine, which is now up to Issue #32 already!

(BTW, the CW channel has also announced that there will be a Season 9 for this popular show!)

This issue of Smallville Magazine is a king sized 100-page issue, packed with interviews and features.  Here are just a few features that jumped out at me, being a long time reader of the Superman and related titles at DC Comics where this TV Show is based from:

The LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES - It appears thats one of season eight’s biggest developments was the arrival in SMALLVILLE of Clark Kent’s new friends from the future – the LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES!  The characters Rokk Kinn, Imra Ardeen, and Garth Ranzz – aka COSMIC BOY, SATURN GIRL, and LIGHTNING LAD – made their Smallville debut in the episode Legion.  This was the episode where the combined forces sent the villain Persuader back from whence he came.  In this issue there was an interview of the actors Ryan Kennedy, Alexz Johnson, and Calum Worthy about bringing their characters to life. This was a great read IMHO, and makes me want to rent the DVD to see that episode!

Mack Attack!  This feature was an interview with Smallville star-turned-director Allison Mack.  As we don't watch this TV Show series on an ongoing regular basis, it was a good article bringing me up to date what Allison has been doing as Chloe Sullivan, who started in the first season of the show.

Figures of Eight - Was an overview of Season 8.  This was a good wrap up of what happened during the season.

Groom With A View - Jimmy Olsen... Who is one of my long time favorite characters, and who so often has been overlooked or sidelined in the comics.  Good article on what has been happening with Jimmy (played by Aaron Ashmore), on the show.

From Strip To Screen - Black Canary - Now this is a feature that You should read, if you are a fan of her in the comic books... with great comic book graphics!

And yes... there are more articles in this 100 page King-Size issue, but I only have so much room here to blog, LOL!  This issue is a good one to pick up, especially if You are a fan of the show!     

If you are interested in obtaining a copy of this magazine, cover priced @ $9.99, please see either your usual sources of obtaining magazines or books, such as eBay stores or brick n' mortar stores, or try the publisher's web site at:

http://www.TitanMagazines.com

The Publishers also have a Facebook Group Page which I just joined at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Titan-Comics-and-Magazines/19867179048?ref=mf

 BTW, unless we are on site all day and night during a three day or longer comic con... we normally blog daily on comic book creators, comic book reviews,  comic book conventions, and pop culture news and events!   Plus for purchases of items that our blog posts are based on; please check out our listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in our own online eBay Featured Store

Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!

~ Michael 

 

Now Celebrating the 11th Year On The Web!

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

Click Here to see 'Our Reviews posted at eBay! 

Note: If you breaking into or work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works!

To mail printed items to us for review, send to:

Make It So Marketing Inc
PO Box 130653
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CONVENTION TIP:  I have been posting convention tips for a while now in this blog.  Usually the tips are aimed for those wanting to take photos at comic cons.  Most of those taking photos are at least teenagers or older, as well as the costumed attendees.  So I have missed writing about the younger set, who also are turning out in force at Comic Cons.  Especially on 'Kids Day' at the larger cons. Below is one that I could have missed in line under the sails at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con International, he was so short but cute!  It's Robin, the Little Boy Wonder!  His dad, aka Batman, was pictured earlier in my Blog!

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Monday, August 10, 2009
William Messner-Loebs Signing Benefit Book In Dearborn, Michigan
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Book Writers

 

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William Messner-Loebs  

Signing Benefit Book In Dearborn, Michigan

Wednesday, August 12th 5PM  - 8 PM

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William Messner-Loebs

I just became Facebook Friends this weekend with Dan Merritt, the co-owner of the Green Brain Local Comic Book Store (LCBS) in Dearborn, Michigan...  

When I asked if he had any upcoming events that would be of interest to my Blog readers, (like I ask of all my newest Facebook Friends), he replied with the following press release.  I am basically running it verbatim, since it is happening Wednesday of this week, for a good cause, and because of who the special guest at the LCBS will be:

VETERAN COMIC WRITER APPEARS FOR HEROIC CAUSE
WILLIAM MESSNER-LOEBS COMES TO DEARBORN TO SIGN BENEFIT COMIC BOOK.

On Wednesday, August 12th Green Brain Comics welcomes veteran comic writer William Messner-Loebs for a book signing to celebrate the release of Hero Comics: A Hero Initiative Benefit Book.

William Messner-Loebs or Bill to his pals, is a Michigander and a veteran comic writer and artist with an impressive resume of past projects. Perhaps best known for his run as writer on Wonder Woman, his work also includes a long stint on Flash for DC Comics and a short run on Thor for Marvel Comics. Mr Loebs has worked with artist Sam Keith on The Maxx for Image and a critically acclaimed graphic novel entitled Epicurus the Sage. He is also known for his work as an artist on his creator owned series Journey: The Adventures of Wolverine MacAlistaire.

Loebs' has overcome many obstacles. He was born with a cancerous tumor on his right arm, which had to be amputated when he was still an infant. In recent years, he has been in a car accident, lost his house and gone through long periods without work. As a freelancer, Bill has never had real job security or the benefits that would provide. Recently he and his wife Nadine have received crucial help from an organization called Hero Initiative.

The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday's creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for the essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.

Hero Comics: A Hero Initiative Benefit Book features new work from Loebs. It will also feature two covers, Eve by J. Scott Campbell, and Grendel by Matt Wagner and all-new content including an original American Flagg! story by Howard Chaykin, and original stories by Gene Ha, Bill Willingham, David Lloyd, and Kaare Andrews.

The signing is on August 12th from 5 to 8pm followed immediately by a comic jam, where the public is invited to participate in creating improvised comic pages with other local artists.

Green Brain Comics is located at 13210 Michigan Avenue in East Downtown Dearborn. For more info call 313-582-9444 or check out www.greenbrain.biz

 

Note - For those not aware of William Messner-Loebs's background in comic books: 

He is the creator of JOURNEY - the Adventures of Wolverine MacAlistaire, BLISS ALLEY - Alchemy at Street-Level, EPICURUS THE SAGE and The Bunny of Death. He has written Jonny Quest, Flash, Batman, Dr. Fate, Atom, Wonder Woman, Superman, Jaguar, Thor, Mr. Monster, The Maxx and Spiderman. His awards include: The INKPOT, the GLAAD award and this year RUE MORGUE magazine declared his book, THE NECRONOMICON, best horror comic of the year. He lives in Livingston County, Michigan with his wife Nadine and several fungi from Yith.

Note - More on The Hero Initiative:

The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment. 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 your contributions! It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.   http://heroinitiative.org/


I want to thank Dan for bringing this to my attention yesterday morning!  Today's Blog is the earliest I could run this post; sorry for the short notice... but I wanted our Blog readers in the Detroit area to know about this if they already didn't!    

BTW, unless we are on site all day and night during a three day or longer comic con... we normally blog daily on comic book creators, comic book reviews,  comic book conventions, and pop culture news and events!    Plus for purchases of items that our blog posts are based on; please check out our listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in our own online store

Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!
~ Michael 

 

Now Celebrating the 11th Year On The Web!

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

Click Here to see 'Our Reviews posted at eBay! 

Note: If you breaking into or work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works!

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PO Box 130653
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CONVENTION TIP:  You never know when you come across a 'Wonder Woman' at the Comic Con!  I was walking right by this one on my way to a program upstairs when it registered that she was wearing a modified Wonder Woman costume.  So yes, you may be in a hurry to catch the next program that's happening in just a few minutes, but always have your camera ready to take a quick photo! As seen at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con International.

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Sunday, August 9, 2009
The Tripwire Magazine 2009 Annual Is Available!
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

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Above is the USA Editor Andy Grossberg proudly holding the newly printed Tripwire 2009 Annual @ The Tripwire Booth during the 2009 San Diego Comic Con International!

   

The

Tripwire

Magazine 2009 Annual Is Available!

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The front cover artwork to the 2009 Tripwire Magazine Annual is a beautiful sight to behold without all the text copy added to it!

And the 156 interior pages ain't so bad either to look at, LOL!

I have reviewed multiple publications since this Blog first started...  

As stated before, I find hard copies are usually eaiser to read, as .pdfs have to be read on a laptop.  Since I 'work' on a laptop, reading for 'fun' and possible review is a lot easier when holding an actual printed copy for me.

That being said, I found the above pictured 2009 Annual so chock full of great articles, that it was actually slow going for me to read!  I savored each and every article that was presented, and realized that such a great magazine could only be printed quarterly at the most! 

It is NOT lightweight fan fare, nor is it something to peruse lightly while watching a TV show or some other activity.  This magazine is meant to be read when you can give it your full attention, it is THAT Good!

(Talking about 'Good', Don't miss Tina's review of the Tripwire Panel as seen at the San Diego Comic Con International 2009, by clicking here!)

Getting past the front cover, which is a great one, formatted 'after Shepard Fairey', there are multiple articles on multiple genres.

Here are just a few that stood out to me, a long time reader and collector of comic books and a pop culture junkie:

'It's a Marvelous Life' - Celebrate Marvel Comics' 70th Anniversary by reading this entertaining and informative interview with Stan Lee!  Definitely NOT the standard Stan Lee interview!

'The Dark Knight's Birthday' - Batman Celebrates by blowing out 70 candles!

'New Blood' - fan fave Guillermo Del Toro on 'The Strain'. Not my usual reading fare, but worth a look!

'30 Years of Alien' - Gotta admit, while not an overly enthuisastic fan of this series, or with the pairing up of the Predator series, this was a great back story of the series!

'Bongo Keep Drumming' - Bill Morrison on Bongo Comics - Yeah, I read those too!

'The Mark of Kane' - Robert E Howard's Solomon Kane, which is getting the film treatment as we read this article.  The new film, of which I had a sneak peek of at Comic Con, is going to open up the eyes of mainstream America.  Whether or not it is a hit, is up to the producers promoting it right, which they did NOT do at the SDCC,  IMHO...

'Crime Does Pay' - Vertigo Comics' Crime series.  While getting a few copies at the DC Comics booth at the SDCCI, I haven't yet read it.  However after reading Tripwire's article on this series, the comic book has moved up toward the top of my reading list!

I could go on listing more of the articles in this magazine, but I think you get the drift by now... THIS is an informative BUT yet Fun magazine to read.  Too bad it is out only yearly now.   There was a distribution problem this year via the major distributor outlet in the States.  So it might be a little hard to obtain a copy of this UK magazine over here now. The USA cover cost of the magazine is $15.95 USD.    

If you are interested in obtaining a copy of this magazine, please see either your usual sources of obtaining magazines or books, such as eBay or brick n' mortar stores, or try the publisher's Facebook Group Page at:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58723471295&ref=ts#/group.php?gid=82121421646&ref=ts 

BTW, unless we are on site all day and night during a three day or longer comic con... we normally blog daily on comic book creators, comic book reviews,  comic book conventions, and pop culture news and events!   Plus for purchases of items that our blog posts are based on; please check out our listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in our own online eBay Featured Store

Special note to those reading our eBay blog version:  The eBay format of our Blog does Not publish all of our posts.  Only the topics that are more 'mainstream' related and meet eBay's policies for publishing blog posts... And Yes You are reading right at the top left of this blog post. This Blog has received over 1.25 Million Page Views alone in its' eBay format per eBay's own counter.  However, our main Blog is posted daily elsewhere, so to answer those that have emailed or messaged us... Yes we are still publishing daily, but just in that format if you want to read from us daily....  

Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts! We appreciate your wanting to read our Blog, no matter which format it is published in!
~ Michael 

 

Now Celebrating the 11th Year On The Web!

"Hammering Out the Web
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Note: If you breaking into or work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works!

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CONVENTION TIP:  I have been posting convention tips for a while now in this blog.  I have been upfront in telling this blog's readers that neither I or anyone for that matter can keep up with the barrage of characters that are being created in today's pop culture environment.  So yeah, I do ask a few costumed attendees what character they are when I'm not certain.  And Yes, that doesn't sound like a manly trait, because You know Men Never stop to ask for directions, LOL!  Below is a 'Sith Lord' who looked very comfortable in his robes while waiting for several hours behind us in line at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con International.

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Saturday, August 8, 2009
NeIL - An Existential Crisis - Graphic Novel by Jon Ascher
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

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Above is the Front Cover to the 1st Trial Run Print of NeIL the Graphic Novel by Jon Ascher!

   

NeIL

An Existential Crisis

The Graphic Novel By Jon Ascher

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Jon Ascher with Jess Jinkies In Artists Alley @ The San Diego Comic Con International 2009!

I am really enjoying seeing projects that have been brought to my attention early on in the creative process come into fruition!  

Jess Jinkies brought Jon Ascher's graphic novel concept to my attention several months ago when Jon was first painting 'NeIL'.

When I asked what 'NeIL' was, I was told that "Neil is a modern urban fable about existential crisis and redemption".

When I asked further after seeing the first pages of this concept I was sent the additional blurb:

"For Neil, finding the meaning of life just might cost the ultimate price!

Meet Neil, an ordinary punk, who hit a few bumps in the road...

Drugs can do some funny things, and some funny things do happen. But as Neil feels increasingly taunted by the weird twists of his life and everything around him, is he going mad? or is someone, or some thing, out to get him? As his world starts to unravel, the joke stops being funny... !"

OK, that wasn't a subject matter that would normally jump right out at me at first glance... it is too realistic, too 'real life' for me to usually want to pick up this subject matter to read more.  I read for 'escapism', for 'fun', not to read about 'real life' problems.  Same thing when I go to the theater.  I don't want to see real life problems on the Big Screen. I want Big Screen action... adventure... out of this world stories that make the steep price of admission worthwhile for Tina and I to attend the showing! 

But it was the painted pages that were so different, so stylistic that made me want to view more of this project.  Which I did in the months to follow via Jon's Facebook Member Page, and then later his Facebook Fan Page for this graphic novel idea.

Jon Ascher is a Graphic artist, illustrator, designer, whose work is best seen when holding the sample copy in your own hands, and flipping the pages. 

Yes, the sample pages seen in his Facebook accounts give You the viewer a 'feel' for the project.  But it's not like holding the sample trial run copy in your own hands!  The printed pages in this graphic novel, especially near the end are 'mind blowing', 'far out' and otherwise 'trippy' to use words that came to mind for me when reading them in print!

This graphic novel, (GN), NEEDS a publisher, one that is willing to put this graphic novel into the hands of the public that would benefit and even enjoy the experience of reading this all the way through!

The closest experience to reading something like this was when I read and reviewed the graphic novel 'Voodoo Child' - The Illustrated Legend of Jimi Hendrix.  That was created and produced by Martin I Green, and illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz!   That story was a familar one since Jimi was so well known in life and afterwards.

I said that this graphic novel was composed of painted pages... right?  Well, when your fingers walk through this GN, you will feel like you are at an art show!  Those that think that sequential art like comic books have nothing to offer will be proven wrong when reading this GN.  

Jon's dynamic paint strokes increase with intensity as the storyline is moved along.  At times the art shown on the 2page spreads are minimal. But that is to convey the raw emotion that Neil is experiencing.  I found those multiple 2page spreads to be one of the best features of this GN.

I was referencing the GN on 'Jimi' earlier... well, NeIL can also be a well known story... this graphic novel just needs a publisher! 

The story itself should probably rated a PG-13 or stronger, as the pages are punctuated by some coarse language, and the underlying theme is not for the youngest readers.  Other than that qualifier, this is a finished project and ready for 'prime time' and ready for a major publishing house. 

Are You one?   Or do You work at one?  Now is the time to check this work out!

If you are interested in either seeing the 30 sample pages online or in obtaining a sample copy of this trial run print of the full 110 page GN, (there would be a cost for that plus shipping of approx $25 to USA addresses), please see Jon Ascher's Facebook web site at:  http://www.facebook.com/neilgraphicnovel  

Jon is also working on providing a .pdf file to send by email, but the multiple 2page spreads which are the 'highlight' to the graphic novel (IMHO), would be split up by default, unless viewed with some kind of horizontally scrolling comics viewer.

And No, You don't have to be a Facebook member to see the Fan Page.  That is one of the best features of a Facebook Fan Page, in that the general public can view the pages.  Just that you have to be a Facebook member in order to post your comments on the page.

My thanks to Jess Jinkies for first bringing this project to my attention, and to Jon Ascher for actually going through the long process of painting these pages after coming up with the storyline itself!

BTW, unless we are on site all day and night during a three day or longer comic con... we normally blog daily on comic book creators, comic book reviews,  comic book conventions, and pop culture news and events!   Plus for purchases of items that our blog posts are based on; please check out our listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in our online store

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CONVENTION TIP:  Quite often you will see costumed attendees in pairs or small groups traveling around the conventions halls.  You will be trying to get the 'perfect' photo of that group in a short period of time.  However, you'll find later that someone is looking off to the side, or worse not looking their best for your photo.  Or some other non-costumed attendee witl walk into your shot. So don't worry... be happy in snapping away with your digital camera with multi shots!  One or two of them will come out just right for you!  Below is The Batman in line at the Sails Pavilion at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con International.

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Updated: Saturday, August 8, 2009 6:15 AM PDT
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