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Saturday, November 1, 2008
Third Annual Crypticon 2008 (Minneapolis)
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Cons

 

Third

Annual Crypticon 

November 14th, 15th & 16th, 2008!

 

James Cheetham has notified us of the upcoming Crypticon being held in Roseville, MN.

CryptiCon is being held starting Friday, November 14th and ends on Sunday November 16th, 2008.

Tina and I have not been to previous Crypticons, so you would have to contact the organizers with any questions you may have. Their web site url is shown to the right.

The Guest List includes:

 

Kelli Maroney, who both acted in and co-produced the acclaimed award-winning short movie "sam and mike." She has made guest appearances on the TV shows "Simon & Simon," "Murder, She Wrote," "The Pretender," and "Chicago Hope." Outside of her film and TV credits, Maroney has also acted on stage

Chris Sarandon, who has acted in 'The Princess Bride' 1987, Fright Night 1985, and more. He was also the voice of Jack in 'Nightmare Before Christmas'.

Richard Brooker, who is best known as 'Jason' in Friday the 13th II - 1982.

P J Soles, who acted in 'Carrie' 1976, 'Holloween' 1978, 'The Devil's Rejects' 1985, and more.

 

There is a 'Movie Room' at this Con, and Friday Night is 'The Indie Filmfest'....

There is also a Special Effects Competition, and a Creepy Costume Contest! 

If you live near the Minneapolis area, you might want to check this event out further by viewing their web site....

For those of you that are new to our blog today, we have an ongoing 'Comic Con and Pop Culture Show ourselves here at "Make It So Marketing Inc.", what with our daily blog posts and new listings of items for sale in our online store!

Thanks for reading this blog post today, and please join us again for more!

~ Michael

           

Digg!  

 

Note: If you are involved in comics or other pop culture genre, and have an upcoming comic book, graphic novel or other release or are holding an upcoming convention that may be of interest to us and / or our blog readers, feel free to email us!

 

 

 

Click here to see our currently listed HoRRoR / MoNSTer Comics and Magazines for sale! 
             
The Third Annual CryptiCon:
           
When - November 14th, 2008 Start Time 5PM, Ends November 16th, 2008 at 5PM
           
Where - Raddisson Inn, Minneapolis, MN at 2540 Cleveland Ave N, Roseville, MN
           
Cost - Tickets purchased in ADVANCE are: Admission is $20 for Friday, $25 for Saturday, $20 for Sunday, 'Weekend' Pass is $45, 'Gold' Pass is $60. Please Note: There will be an additional $5 to each ticket purchased at the door!
           
Additional Details -  crypticonminneapolis.com
          
Welcome To Our World! Michael first started selling at Comic Cons back in 1972!  

Note From Make It So Marketing:

Above left is a photo of Michael and Tina from the 2008 SDCC - San Diego Comic International. Click that photo to see 'Our World'!
           
The cover to the right of Michael and Tina's photo is from the 1973 San Diego Comic Con that Michael was a dealer at while working his way through college. Click that cover to see Michael's story!
           
Each comic / comics book. Graphic Novels or magazine in our eBay Featured Store is individually graded by Michael, inventoried, priced, bagged and boarded, before being listed for sale!    
           
We attend several  Pop Culture Conventions and Comic Cons during the year to replenish our comic books and other pop culture inventory for resale!  
           
If you don't see what you are looking for, feel free to email us a 'want list' and if in stock, we'll place it in our eBay Featured Store 'Just for You' to purchase!
           
Comics Graded And Then Listed Here!
             
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Updated: Saturday, November 1, 2008 5:27 AM PDT
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Friday, October 31, 2008
For You East Coasters... Boston Is Where It's At!
Mood:  d'oh
Topic: Comic Cons

 

For You East Coasters...

 The Boston Comic Con Is Where The Action Is This Weekend! 

 

Boston Comic Con

Sunday November 2nd, 2008 Only!

 

For those of you that can't make it to APE in San Francisco this weekend, well then comic con is right up your alley!

This Comic Con is one day only at the Back Bay Events Center.

The Guest List includes:

Peter Laird, who is the co-creator of the TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).

Berni Wrightson, who is the co-creator of DC Comics' Swamp Thing!

I have had the pleasure of seeing Berni Wrightson in person, and hearing him speak about his career in the comics industry.

There is no mention on whether or not there are any panels or programs at this one day con....

However, according to the press release, this one day con should be packed with even more 'tables' this convention versus the last Con.

Of course with dealer tables there should be plenty of toys and and other collectibles!

Plus new and old comic books! 

If you live near the Boston area, and have wanted to attend a comic convention, this one day affair could be the one to get you into the 'comics world' if you aren't already....

For those of you that are new to our blog today, we also have an ongoing 'Comics Show and Pop Culture Convention' ourselves here at "Make It So Marketing Inc.", what with our daily blog posts and new listings of items for sale in our online store!

Thanks for reading this blog post today, and please join us again for more!

~ Michael

 

Note: If you are involved in comics or other pop culture genre, and have an upcoming comic book, graphic novel or other release or are holding an upcoming convention that may be of interest to us and / or our blog readers, feel free to email us!

Click here to see our currently listed Comics, Cartoons, Graphic Novels, Promos, DVDs and Magazines for sale! 
             
The Boston Comic Con:
           
When - November 2nd, 2008 From 10AM to 5PM
           
Where - Back Bay Events Center, Corner of Berkeley & Stuart Street in Boston, MA
           
Cost - Admission is $10 for the one day event
           
Additional Details -  bostoncomiccon.com
          
Welcome To Our World! Michael first started selling at Comic Cons back in 1972!  

Note From Make It So Marketing:

Above left is a photo of Michael and Tina from the 2008 SDCC - San Diego Comic International. Click that photo to see 'Our World'!
           
The cover to the right of Michael and Tina's photo is from the 1973 San Diego Comic Con that Michael was a dealer at while working his way through college. Click that cover to see Michael's story!
           
Each comic / comics book. Graphic Novels or magazine in our eBay Featured Store is individually graded by Michael, inventoried, priced, bagged and boarded, before being listed for sale!   
             
We attend several  Pop Culture Conventions and Comic Cons during the year to replenish our comic books and other pop culture inventory for resale!  
           
If you don't see what you are looking for, feel free to email us a 'want list' and if in stock, we'll place it in our eBay Featured Store 'Just for You' to purchase!
           
Comics Graded And Then Listed Here!
             
NOTE:  This Blog Post May Not Be Viewed Properly On YOUR Screen Due To the Changes eBay is Making on the Blog Format At this time OR in the Future!  Additionally, this blog post is written for IE Browsers. Netscape, Firefox and the others serve the page up differently. The screen display resolution is best seen at the setting of 1024 x 768.

All images and characters within this blog post are copyright and trademark their respective owners.

Now Celebrating the 10th Year On The Web!

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

Thank You For Being One Of This Blog's

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Have You Missed Any Of Our Recent Blog Posts? Just Click On Either of the Two Photos Below to See What We Have Also Been Blogging About! 

Bat-Manga! The Secret History of Batman In Japan!!  Vacation In Inverness, Scotland and... 

 


Posted by makeitsomarketing at 3:37 PM PDT
Updated: Friday, October 31, 2008 3:49 PM PDT
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Happy HaLLoWeen To YOU !
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Comic Book History

 

Happy HaLLoWeen To YOU !

Click here to see all of our SCI-FI listings!

Today is the day for kids and adults to either go 'trunk or treating', 'trick or treating', or just Halloween partying!

So to get our blog readers in the mood... here's some SpOOky and / or ScAAAry comic book covers! Enjoy!

 

 Click Here To See Our Current HoRRoR and MoNSTer Comics listed for sale!

 Click Here To See Our Current HoRRoR and MoNSTer Comics listed for sale!

 Click Here To See Our Current HoRRoR and MoNSTer Comics listed for sale!

 Click Here To See Our Current ELVIRA Comics listed for sale!

 Click Here To See Our Current ATLAS Comics listed for sale!


Now that your'e in the spirit... don't forget to save us some candy!!!

~ Michael & Tina

Digg!  

Click here to the Comic Book That Started Michael Collecting! 

The above comic book is the one that started Michael 'collecting' comics instead of just 'reading' them!

 

Welcome To Our World! Michael first started selling at Comic Cons back in 1972!  

Note From Make It So Marketing:

Above left is a photo of Michael and Tina from the 2008 SDCC - San Diego Comic Con International. Click that photo to see 'Our World'!
           
The cover to the right of Michael and Tina's photo is from the 1973 San Diego Comic Con that Michael was a dealer at while working his way through college. Click that cover to see Michael's story!
           
Each comic / comics book. Graphic Novels or magazine in our eBay Featured Store is individually graded by Michael, inventoried, priced, bagged and boarded, before being listed for sale!    
           
We attend several  Pop Culture Conventions and Comic Cons during the year to replenish our comic books and other pop culture inventory for resale!  
If you don't see what you are looking for, feel free to email us a 'want list' and if in stock, we'll place it in our eBay Featured Store 'Just for You' to purchase!
           
Comics Graded And Then Listed Here!
             
NOTE:  This Blog Post May Not Be Viewed Properly On YOUR Screen Due To the Changes eBay is Making on the Blog Format At this time OR in the Future!  Additionally, this blog post is written for IE Browsers. Netscape, Firefox and the others serve the page up differently. The screen display resolution is best seen at the setting of 1024 x 768.

All images and characters within this blog post are copyright and trademark their respective owners.

 

Thank You For Being One Of This Blog's

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Have You Missed Any Of Our Recent Blog Posts? Just Click On Any of the Photos Below to See What We Have Also Been Blogging About! 

   There's A Bigger Pattern To Fringe!  Vacation In Inverness, Scotland and... 

 

Note: If you 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!

 

 


Posted by makeitsomarketing at 7:32 AM PDT
Updated: Friday, October 31, 2008 8:16 AM PDT
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Plenty Of People Are Going APE This Weekend!
Mood:  d'oh
Topic: Comic Cons

 

Plenty of People Are Going

APE* 

This Weekend!

( *Alternative Press Expo 2008 That Is ! )

 

Just had another email from a different exhibitor who will be at The Alternative Press Expo, better known as 'APE', reminding me that the Show is this coming weekend!

APE is being held once again in its home of many years, the San Francisco Concourse.

The APE event is on November 1st and 2nd, right after Halloween Night. So the event promoters are urging attendees to come to San Francisco early, and celebrate that spookiest of holidays in the beautiful city by the Bay before hitting the APE Exhibit Hall!

So what is APE??

APE is... "one of the country’s largest gatherings of the best in indie comics, offering a venue for exhibitors ranging from self-publishers of minicomics to such large publishers as SLG Publishing, Fantagraphics, Drawn and Quarterly, Oni Press, Top Shelf, and many more".

As an attendee, you will find a huge assortment of some of the best 'indie' and 'alternative' comics material out there: via graphic novels, ’zines, art books, prints, original art, and comics of every size and shape! 

Even if you don't stop and buy a bagful or two of goodies, you may be inspired to go home and create some of your own comics!

So Who's going to be there?

The special guest list for APE 2008 includes Jessica Abel (La Perdida), Paige Braddock (Jane’s World), Megan Kelso (The Squirrel Mother), Matt Madden (99 Ways to Tell a Story), Ethan Nicolle (Chumble Spuzz, courtesy of SLG Publishing), and Chris Ware (The ACME Novelty Library).

This event is brought to you by the same folks that are bringing you the:

 Click Here To See Our COMIC CON Promos, Special Edition Comics and Magazine listings for sale!

... And for those of you that are new to our blog today, we also have an ongoing 'Comics Show and Pop Culture Convention' ourselves here at "Make It So Marketing Inc.", what with our daily blog posts and new listings of items for sale in our online store!

Thanks for reading this blog post today, and please join us again for more fun!  

~ Michael

 

 

Note: If you 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!

 

Click here to see our current Comics, Promos, Books, and Magazines listings for sale! 
             
The APE 2008:
           
When - Saturday November 1st, 2008 11 AM to 7 PM and on Sunday November 2nd, 2008 11 AM to 6 PM
           
Where - Concourse Exhibition Center, 620 7th St., San Francisco, CA
           
Cost - Admission is $10 for  a single day / $15 for both days, available only at the door.
           
SPECIAL Admission NOTE: Free admission with your 2008 Comic Con International San Diego ATTENDEE badge! 
           
Additional Details -  comic-con.org/ape/
Artwork - The APE poster artwork shown above was created by Special Guest Paige Braddock!

 

 

Welcome To Our World! Michael first started selling at Comic Cons back in 1972!  

Note From Make It So Marketing:

Above left is a photo of Michael and Tina from the 2008 SDCC - San Diego Comic Con International. Click that photo to see 'Our World'!
           
The cover to the right of Michael and Tina's photo is from the 1973 San Diego Comic Con that Michael was a dealer at while working his way through college. Click that cover to see Michael's story!
           
Each comic / comics book. Graphic Novels or magazine in our eBay Featured Store is individually graded by Michael, inventoried, priced, bagged and boarded, before being listed for sale!    
           
We attend several  Pop Culture Conventions and Comic Cons during the year to replenish our comic books and other pop culture inventory for resale!  
           
If you don't see what you are looking for, feel free to email us a 'want list' and if in stock, we'll place it in our eBay Featured Store 'Just for You' to purchase!
           
Comics Graded And Then Listed Here!
             
NOTE:  This Blog Post May Not Be Viewed Properly On YOUR Screen Due To the Changes eBay is Making on the Blog Format At this time OR in the Future!  Additionally, this blog post is written for IE Browsers. Netscape, Firefox and the others serve the page up differently. The screen display resolution is best seen at the setting of 1024 x 768.

All images and characters within this blog post are copyright and trademark their respective owners.

 

Now Celebrating the 10th Year On The Web!

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

Thank You For Being One Of This Blog's

Site Meter

 

Have You Missed Any Of Our Recent Blog Posts? Just Click On Any of the Photos Below to See What We Have Also Been Blogging About! 

  Life On Mars.... Leads To Police Action!  Happy Birthday To Batton Lash!

   Go Back To The 70's And See If There Is Life On Mars!   There's A Bigger Pattern To Fringe!

  

 


Posted by makeitsomarketing at 4:43 PM PDT
Updated: Thursday, October 30, 2008 5:21 PM PDT
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Bat-Manga! The Secret History of Batman In Japan!
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: TV Shows

 

Bat-Manga!

The Secret History of Batman In Japan!

 

I've just become FaceBook Friends with Chip Kidd, (pictured below), who informed me that his new book was just released this week!

 Click Here To See Our Current Listings listed for sale!

The book features long forgotten Batman stories by manga artist Jiro Kuwata.

'Bat Manga!' was released in both hardcover and softcover editions on October 28, 2008.

I have not received a preview copy, nor have I bought or read this book yet, but I wanted all of our Batman fans to be aware of its' publication this week, as the press I've seen so far is favorable for this book!

Source material for this book included the original pages from Shonen King magazine. Those earlier pages were photographed for Bat Manga! by Geoff Spear, to capture the printing and colors of the manga.

Thus the material is not new, rather it is from a project that dates back to 1966, when the Batman TV show, starring Adam West, was a sensation in America and was imported to Japan.

At that time Shonen King, a boys' manga anthology jumped at the chance and commissioned manga artist Jiro Kuwata to create new Caped Crusader stories for Japanese audiences.

Those stories and more subjects of Batman in Japan are reproduced in this book, and this book should make a fine addition to  Batman TV Show fans' collections.

For those of you that are new to our blog today, we have an ongoing 'Comics Con and Pop Culture Show' ourselves here at "Make It So Marketing Inc.", what with our daily blog posts and new listings of items for sale in our online store!

Thanks for reading this blog post today, and please join us again for more!

~  Michael

 

Digg!  

Click here to see all of our BATMAN listings!  

Bat Manga was released on October 28th, 2008! The book is by Chip Kidd and Saul Ferris, with photos by Geoff Spear. Published by Pantheon Books, List Price $60.00 HC, $29.95 SC.

 

Welcome To Our World! Michael first started selling at Comic Cons back in 1972!  

Note From Make It So Marketing:

Above left is a photo of Michael and Tina from the 2008 SDCC - San Diego Comic Con International. Click that photo to see 'Our World'!
           
The cover to the right of Michael and Tina's photo is from the 1973 San Diego Comic Con that Michael was a dealer at while working his way through college. Click that cover to see Michael's story!
           
Each comic / comics book. Graphic Novels or magazine in our eBay Featured Store is individually graded by Michael, inventoried, priced, bagged and boarded, before being listed for sale!    
           
We attend several  Pop Culture Conventions and Comic Cons during the year to replenish our comic books and other pop culture inventory for resale!  
If you don't see what you are looking for, feel free to email us a 'want list' and if in stock, we'll place it in our eBay Featured Store 'Just for You' to purchase!
           
Comics Graded And Then Listed Here!
             
NOTE:  This Blog Post May Not Be Viewed Properly On YOUR Screen Due To the Changes eBay is Making on the Blog Format At this time OR in the Future!  Additionally, this blog post is written for IE Browsers. Netscape, Firefox and the others serve the page up differently. The screen display resolution is best seen at the setting of 1024 x 768.

All images and characters within this blog post are copyright and trademark their respective owners.

Now Celebrating the 10th Year On The Web!

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

Thank You For Being One Of This Blog's

Site Meter

Have You Missed Any Of Our Recent Blog Posts? Just Click On Either of the Two Photos Below to See What We Have Also Been Blogging About! 

Life On Mars.... Leads To Police Action!  Happy Birthday To Batton Lash!

 

Note: If you 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!

 


Posted by makeitsomarketing at 7:21 AM PDT
Updated: Thursday, October 30, 2008 10:56 AM PDT
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