Continuing My Series On Creators that will be at the Comic Con International San Diego 2009, AND whom I think You should make a point to stop and see...

Are Jim Balent and Holly Golightly at their BroadSword Comics Booth! 

For those that aren't aware of Jim's background: "JIM BALENT is an American comic book illustrator from Pennsylvania. He is perhaps best known for his long run on Catwoman between 1993 and 1999. Balent has also drawn Batman and Lobo for DC Comics, as well as some of the issues of Purgatori for the independent comic publisher Chaos! Comics. In 1999, Balent left mainstream comics to form his own company, BroadSword Comics, which publishes Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose. Broadsword Comics also reprinted Vampfire, which was created, written and drawn by Balent's wife Holly Golightly."

Holly is also well known in the comics industry:   "HOLLY GOLIGHTLY is a comic book writer and artist, formerly known as Fauve. She also has worked under the name Holly G! Her list of work ranges from Nightmare Theatre (for Chaos! Comics) to Sabrina (for Archie Comics) to her creator-owned work like Vampfire and School Bites. She also is the colorist for Jim Balent's Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose as well as the model for Tarot herself. She has recently expanded into pin-ups/modeling with her husband Jim Balent doing the photography and has her own pin-up calendar."

Plus For Two Days Only (Wednesday and Thursday), Jim and Holly will be joined by Tonya Kay, who is better known to comic book fans as 'Creature', the Superhero contestant on the First Season of Stan Lee's 'Who Wants To Be A Superhero?!".   

Holly sent me the following message to post with this blog:

"BroadSword Comics' Jim Balent & Holly G! will be at booth 1715
from 7/22-7/26!

They will be doing free quick convention sketches and signning whatever goodies that you bring to the table!  There will be rare issues and a Special SDCC Sketchbook!

Also... Tonya Kay of Stan Lee's "So you want to be a Superhero" will be joining Jim & Holly 7/22 & 7/23  ONLY!

A Special Pin Up has been created to celebrate her Broadsword Comics Booth appearance that you may get signed by both Jim & her at purchase!   WooHoo!"

There's even more going on at the Broadsword Comics booth after Tonya Kay leaves their booth... So check 'em out when you get a chance after wards as well!

BTW, if you are not one of the 125,000+ persons that are attending this great comic book & pop culture convention this month, then you should take a look at both Jim's & Holly websites:  (mature audiences only for Jim's) http://www.jimbalent.com          and  http://www.myspace.com/hollywitch

However, if you are attending  the San Diego Comic Con International later on this month, then please find and then hi-lite on your program map the Broadsword Comics Booth to see Holly & Jim.  You'll be glad You did!  I know I will!

Please Note:  Days and Times of signings /programs / panels / doors opening etc., are subject to change at any convention, so double check that when you get there!  There is a daily updated printed schedule that is available onsite!

For those that don't know... the 2009 SDCC / CCI-SD is being held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. 

The address is: 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA.  Dates of the Con are from July 23rd through July 26th, with a Preview Night July 22nd for 4 day Badge Members Only!  However as this blog post 'goes to press' ALL memberships have been SOLD OUT already!

BTW, unless we are onsite all day & night during a comic con... we do blog daily on comics and pop culture news and events!  Check out our daily blog posts, new listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in our online eBay Featured Store! 

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

Continuing My Series On Creators that will be at the Comic Con International San Diego 2009, AND whom I think You should make a point to stop and see...

Is Jiba Molei Anderson, whose first graphic novel I reviewed here a while back, (click here).  Now he will be attending the upcoming SDCCI and will be signing for a special one hour gig at Arcana Comics booth #2415.  So if YOU want to see him in person, and ask him a question Plus pick up Your copy there at the Con, be sure to hi-lite this One Hour Event on Your Comic Con Schedule if You are going to the Con!  

Jiba sent me the following message to post with this blog:

"Hi, all!

I will be signing copies of The Horsemen: Book Of Olorun on Saturday from 4-5pm at the Arcana booth during SDCC. Please stop on by to pick up books, posters, or just to say hello. You'll also can catch me on the floor enjoying the con, meeting people and just having a wonderful time. I look forward to meeting each and everyone of you while I'm out there and I truly appreciate your support of The Horsemen.

Be a part of The New Mythology!"

And for our Blog readers... Below is the full sized front and back covers of the new graphic novel:

There's more going on at the Arcana Comics booth #2415 the rest of the Con besides Jiba's Special Signing Hour on Saturday... So check 'em out when you get a chance before or after wards!

BTW, if you are not one of the 125,000+ persons that are attending this great comic book & pop culture convention this month, then you could take a look at Jiba Molei Anderson's web site:  http://www.griotenterprises.com

However, if you are attending  the San Diego Comic Con International later on this month, then please find and then hi-lite on your program map the Arcana Comics Booth to see Jiba.  You'll be glad You did!  I know I will!

Please Note:  Days and Times of signings /programs / panels / doors opening etc., are subject to change at any convention, so double check that when you get there!  There is a daily updated printed schedule that is available onsite!

For those that don't know... the 2009 SDCC / CCI-SD is being held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. 

The address is: 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA.  Dates of the Con are from July 23rd through July 26th, with a Preview Night July 22nd for 4 day Badge Members Only!  However as this blog post 'goes to press' ALL memberships have been SOLD OUT already!

BTW, unless we are onsite all day & night during a comic con... we do blog daily on comics and pop culture news and events!  Check out our daily blog posts, new listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in our online eBay Featured Store! 

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

Continuing My Series On Creators that will be at the Comic Con International San Diego 2009, AND whom I think You should make a point to stop and see...

Is William Katt, well known actor, and now also a script writer with Catastrophic Comics.  Marci Beaucoux, his blogger / publicist tells me that William and also Michael Paré will be at the Catastrophic Comics Booth for Saturday Only!   So if YOU want to see both or either of them, be sure to hi-lite this on Your Comic Con Schedule if You are going!  

I have blogged about the Greatest American Hero (GAH) Comic Book Title from Catastrophic Comics / Arcana before.  The above right cover featuring the GAH with the President is the latest issue, #3.

The comic book title 'Sparks' is one that has been released as a motion comic book.  The booth at the SDCC will have monitors and will be showing off the motion comic books.   So stop by if you haven't seen them yet!   While there you may see “SPARKS PART 2″, the first-ever iPhone/ iTouch motion comic book with lip-synch——released by Catastrophic Comics.  Voiced by Hollywood actors Michael Paré, William Katt, and Michael Bell! 

For those that don't know this fact about Michael Paré...  His first starring role was as Tony Villicana on the television series The Greatest American Hero, which starred William as the GAH!

There's more going on at the Catastrophic Comics booth the rest of the Con besides Saturday... So check 'em out when you get a chance before or after wards in AISLE 2100 @ BOOTH 2109!

BTW, if you are not one of the 125,000+ persons that are attending this great comic book & pop culture convention this month, then you could take a look at Catastrophic Comics web site:  http://www.catastrophiccomics.com

However, if you are attending  the San Diego Comic Con International later on this month, then please find and then hi-lite on your program map the Catastrophic Booth in AISLE 2100 @ BOOTH 2109.  You'll be glad You did!

Please Note:  Days and Times of signings /programs / panels / doors opening etc., are subject to change at any convention, so double check that when you get there!  There is a daily updated printed schedule that is available onsite!

For those that don't know... the 2009 SDCC / CCI-SD is being held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. 

The address is: 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA.  Dates of the Con are from July 23rd through July 26th, with a Preview Night July 22nd for 4 day Badge Members Only!  However as this blog post 'goes to press' ALL memberships have been SOLD OUT already!

BTW, unless we are onsite during a comic con... we do blog daily on comics and pop culture news and events!  Check out our daily blog posts, new listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in our online eBay Featured Store! 

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

Continuing My Series On Creators that will be at the Comic Con International San Diego 2009, AND whom I think You should make a point to stop and see...

Is Batton Lash, well known writer for several comic book titles!  He invites YOU to stop in during the convention to see him and his many works on display and for purchase at his company's 'Exhibit A Press' booth at  the SDCC's booth number 1909... Plus stop in for special signings!  

I have blogged here before about his great work on the Radioactive Man comics from Bongo Comics!  Plus his work on 'Supernatural Law', which was orignally titled 'Wolff and Byrd: Counselors of the Macabre", until changing with issue #24.   So I asked him what would be New at this year's Comic Con!

Batton told me the following: 

"Here's what I'll have at the Exhibit A Press booth (#1909):

A "Supernatural Law" Con exclusive: a 64 page trade pb "Tales from the Vault: An Anniversary Special", celebrating 30 years of Wolff & Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre.

Archie signing for the "Archie: Freshman Year" trade pb with writer Batton Lash, artist Bill Galvan and editor Mike Pellerito.

Bongo signing, featuring a Con exclusive: a trade collection of the recent 3-issue "Radioactive Man Event"! At the booth signing will be writer Batton Lash, artist Tone Rodriguez, inker Andrew Pepoy and cover artist/editor Bill Morrison.

Melissa Uran, assistant artist on "Supernatural Law" will be signing and selling her fantasy/ adventure drawings and paintings at the booth. She will also have a fabulous Wolff & Byrd (with their clients) painting for sale!

All that and more, including the debut of a new Graffiti "Supernatural Law" t-shirt!"

So yeah, the above definitely sounds like several good reasons to stop in and say Hi to Batton and his wife Jackie Estrada!   Tina and myself have already added this booth for one of our stops for sure!  Plus I want to see my Facebook Friends signing there, including  Bill Galvan of Scrapyard Detectives fame that I've blogged about before!

BTW, if you are not one of the 125,000+ persons that are attending this great comic book & pop culture convention this month, then you should take a look at Batton & Jackie's web site:  http://www.exhibitapress.com  

However, if you are attending  the San Diego Comic Con International later on this month, then please find and then hi-lite on your program map the Booth #1909. You'll be glad You did!

Please Note:  Days and Times of signings /programs / panels / doors opening etc., are subject to change at any convention, so double check that when you get there!  There is a daily updated printed schedule that is available onsite!

For those that don't know... the 2009 SDCC / CCI-SD is being held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. 

The address is: 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA.  Dates of the Con are from July 23rd through July 26th, with a Preview Night July 22nd for 4 day Badge Members Only!  However as this blog post 'goes to press' ALL memberships have been SOLD OUT already!

BTW, unless we are onsite during a comic con... we do blog daily on comics and pop culture news and events!  Check out our daily blog posts, new listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in our online eBay Featured Store! 

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

Continuing My Series On Creators that will be at the Comic Con International San Diego 2009, AND whom I think You should make a point to stop and see...

Is Troy Hasbrouck, who wears many 'hats'!  Because besides being the Founder & Director of Jester Press, he is also the Founder of Rebel Base Comics and Toys in Charlotte, North Carolina!   PLUS, he also writes for the comics that Jester Press publishes, thus qualifying himself as one of the Creators I wanted to point out to you, my Blog Readers!

As you can see from his photo at the top right, Troy is a fan at heart! That photo is from his store during the FCBD (Free Comic Book Day) where some of the guys from the 501st assembled in his store!

As Troy is also a Facebook Friend of mine, I noticed that he doesn't say that much about himself, as he lets his store and comics speak for him.  So I'll tell you that his comic book store in Charlotte NC  is about to celebrate 15 years in business... And trust me THAT is an accomplishment in this Day & Age!

Oh, and I did say that Troy Hasbrouck AND Jester Press would be there... right?   Well, also manning the Jester Press booth will be Rob Porter and Erik Williams!  Rob handles their web site and is also a colorist.  Erik handles penciling as well as water colors.  Stop by and say hi to each of them while You are at the Con!

BTW, if you are not one of the 125,000+ persons that are attending this great comic book & pop culture convention this month, then you must take a look at the Jester Press web site at:

http://www.jesterpress.com

However, if you are attending  the San Diego Comic Con International later on this month, then please hi-lite on your program map the area known as 'Small Press Section' so you can meet the guys from Jester Press in person, remember it's at the Small Press P-11 Booth!

Please Note:  Days and Times of programs / panels / doors opening etc.,  are subject to change at any convention, so double check that when you get there!  There is a daily updated printed schedule that is available onsite!

For those that don't know... the 2009 SDCC / CCI-SD is being held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. 

The address is: 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA.  Dates of the Con are from July 23rd through July 26th, with a Preview Night July 22nd for 4 day Badge Members Only!  However as this blog post 'goes to press' ALL memberships have been SOLD OUT already!

BTW, we aren't setting up at the SDCC with a table, but we do blog daily on comics and pop culture news and events!  Check out our daily blog posts, new listings of comics, graphic novels, Comic Con exclusives and more pop culture items for sale in our online eBay Featured Store! 

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