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 in at and see...

Are members of the collective known as 'The Antidote Trust', (TAT)!

Dale Wilson was kind enough to email me the collective's press release which is excerpted below:

"Starting this year, The Antidote Trust moves to booth #2806, directly across from Dark Horse Comics, and adjacent to Diamond Comics Distributors and McFarlane Toys.  “Although this is our third year exhibiting at Comic-Con, we almost feel that this is the first time fans will be able to spot us in the crowd,” says Dale Wilson, writer/creator of Caffeine Dreams and Butterfly Industrial 2.0.  “This new location – right by Entrances C & D – allows our followers and potential new readers to get close and really check out the myriad of comics and products that our creators develop.”

In addition, the group follows up last year’s standing-room only presentation with the 2nd annual Antidote Trust Panel, 7:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 23, in Room 5AB.  “The goal of our panel has always been to find others who are interested in creating their own properties and share with them the tricks of the trade we’ve picked up along the way,” says Robert Roach, Glyph Award-winning artist/creator of Menthu and The Roach.  “Basically, this is the panel we wish was around when we were starting out.  The fact that Comic-Con saw just how big out turnout was last year and supported our move to an even larger showroom makes us feel like we’re on to something.”

The Antidote Trust is also sponsoring several celebrity signings, including such comic book legends as Dwayne McDuffie, Tony DeZuniga, Ernie Chan, and other soon-to-be announced guests.  “This is our way of giving back to the folks who support independent comics and, at the same time, geeking out a bit ourselves,” admits Andre Owens, creator of Force Galaxia.  “It’s fun for guys like Dwayne [McDuffie] and Morrie Turner, who signed in 2007, since they can interact with their fans in a casual, open atmosphere, and it’s great for the fans since they don’t have to wait in a huge Marvel/DC line and can check out some cool indie books in the process.” 

Notable Events at this year’s Comic-Con for the collective include:

The first 100 customers at The Antidote Trust booth #2806 will receive a free TAT Pack – a bundle of coupons, comic samplers, and other freebees.

The 2nd Annual Antidote Trust Panel, Thursday, July 23, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Room 5AB

Dwayne McDuffie signings, Friday, July 24, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Booth #2806, and Saturday, July 25, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Booth #2806

About The Antidote Trust:
The Antidote Trust, an entertainment collective leveraging its combined resources to
benefit independent creators, has been extant since 2006.   This year’s Comic-Con presence will feature books, art, products, and signings from:  Dial “C” For Comics (Miserable Dastards, Return of the Super Pimps), DWAP Productions (Caffeine Dreams, Butterfly Industrial 2.0), Eyes On Hands On Entertainment (Soldiers of the Dead), Hiro Unlimited (Force Galaxia), Home Town Productions (Menthu, The Roach), Vince Moore, Ryan Archer (PrologueComics.com), Stranger Comics (Asunda, The Untamed), Studio Ronin (Silent Leaves, Soul Stealer), Sweatshop Media (HollyVOOD), and Tumble Creek Press (13), and featuring 2FB Productions (Dominion: Eulogy), Fantasy Art Comics (Fierce), and Khalid Birdsong (Banga)."

PLUS:   For those of You that have read this far... here's a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT that wasn't in the Press Release!  Michael Easton, actor and writer, will also be at TAT's booth during the Con.  See the members at the booth for full details when you arrive there for Michael's appearance(s)!

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 the TAT web site:  http://www.TheAntidoteTrust.com

However, if you are attending  the San Diego Comic Con International NEXT Week, then please find and then hi-lite on your program map the booth #2806 that TAT will be at during the Con!

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!!  

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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 Leah Mangue, who will be in Artists Alley at table GG-17 for this year's SDCCI! 

Leah is known as a self employed visual artist who works with colored pencils and markers. She covers a lot of art genres from fine art, comic art, to licensed work and pet portraiture. 

As a licensed artist she has worked on: Lucasfilm's Star Wars 30th Anniversary, Clone Wars Movie, Indiana Jones Heritage, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, New Line Cinema's Lord of the Rings Masterpieces I & II, Heroes I & II, Indiana Jones Masterpieces, Star Wars Galaxy IV and more!

Leah sent me the following message regarding her con schedule and what she has on display for sale at the Con:

"I have an upcoming book, The White Album, which will be for sale at Comic Con. It is a collaborative effort by 13 artists who have created drawings inspired by the music of The Beatles. I, along with the other twelve, will all be present at Comic Con (at our respective tables) and will be signing/personalizing the books throughout the show. I have three pieces in the book and I now have only 40 books available.

So Blog Readers... if you are interested in those limited numbers of this graphic novel, you gotta get there early!  You know how Comic Con Exclusives sell out!

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 Leah's web site:   http://www.lmangue-art.net

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 area known as Artists Alley and check off table GG-17 for Leah.  You'll be glad You did!  I know I have already added Leah on my list of creators to see at the Con!

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!!  

"Hammering Out the Web For You Since May 12th, 1998!"   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. Including YOUR own works! To mail printed items to us for review, send to: Make It So Marketing Inc PO Box 130653 Carlsbad, CA 92013

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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 Alan J Porter, writer, who will be at several areas during this year's SDCCI! 

First, for those that aren't familar with his work... here's Alan's self bio:  "Publishing software executive by day - Freelance Writer by night. I blame it all on Tom Swift, Stanley Kubrick and Adam West. In the space of a few short months in the late 60’s I borrowed “Tom Swift And The Cosmic Astronauts” from the local library, not longer after I watched “2001”; at the movies, and thanks to Adam West and the Batman TV show discovered comic books!"

Alan sent me his schedule of where he will be at the Con, whether signing, on panels, etc.:

Wednesday, July 22nd
6:00pm - 7:00pm - BOOM! Studios booth #2543 - signing.
9:00pm onwards - ComicCon Tweet Up

Thursday, July 23rd
11:00am - 12:00pm - BOOM! Studios booth #2543- signing
9:00pm onwards - BOOM! Studios party @ Hyatt

Friday, July 24th
11:00am - 12:00pm - BOOM! Studios booth #2543- signing

Saturday, July 25th
11:00am - 12:00pm - BOOM! Studios booth  #2543- signing
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Hermes Press booth - signing

However, Alan will also  have his new book from Hermes Press launching - STAR TREK: A Comics History, which I'll take a look at during the Con because I do like Star Trek!  For those of you not attending the Con, I understand you can find details on this book on the Hermes Press website.

Alan will also be signing copies of "JAMES BOND: The History of the Illustrated 007" at the Hermes Press booth, which I have also not seen, but I'm sure my wife Tina will want to take a look at this as she is a bigger Bond fan than I!

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 Alan's web site:  http://www.alanjporter.com  

However, if you are attending  the San Diego Comic Con International NEXT Week, then please find and then hi-lite on your program map the locations that Alan will be at during different times of the Con!

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!!  

"Hammering Out the Web For You Since May 12th, 1998!"   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. Including YOUR own works! To mail printed items to us for review, send to: Make It So Marketing Inc PO Box 130653 Carlsbad, CA 92013

Thank You For Being One Of This Blog's 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. CONVENTION TIP:  Always make sure that the creators You want to sign Your comics know how to spell your name, even if it is a 'common' name.  You wouldn't believe how many people mis-spell 'Michael' !  Either hold your Con Badge out with the correct spelling as a guide for whoever is signing, or have a card with a legibly written name you want the item signed to.  Below is Marie Severin who signed Michael's Fantastic Four Comics at the 2001 San Diego Comic Con International held at the Convention Center in San Diego, California. If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.

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 Mark Poulton, who will be at the Arcana Comics booth #2415!

Mark sent me the following message about the signing plus a Special Guest who will be there:

"I will be appearing at the Arcana booth from noon to 2pm on Thursday for the Daddy's Little Girl signing. Joining me will be artists Stephen Sistilli and Dexter Weeks, as well as March '09 Playmate Jenn Pershing.

Here's a brief synopsis of DLG:

Daddy's Little Girl is about rich, party girl, Bryn Tilton, who suddently finds out the father she never knew just passed away. She travels to Atlantic City to learn more about this man, only to discover a dark secret and a new profession... Atlantic City is infested with monsters and she's inherited her father's old job at the city's monster morgue. It's like CSI meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

I'll also have a Avengelyne vs Koni Waves #1 SDCC variant available at the Arcana booth."

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 Arcana's web site, where Mark is also the Vice President of said company:  http://www.arcanacomics.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 Booth #2415 to see Mark at his special signing hours!

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!!  

"Hammering Out the Web For You Since May 12th, 1998!"   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. Including YOUR own works! To mail printed items to us for review, send to: Make It So Marketing Inc PO Box 130653 Carlsbad, CA 92013

Thank You For Being One Of This Blog's 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. CONVENTION TIP:  Always make sure that the creators You want to sign Your comics know how to spell your name, even if it is a 'common' name.  You wouldn't believe how many people mis-spell 'Michael' !  Either hold your Con Badge out with the correct spelling as a guide for whoever is signing, or have a card with a legibly written name you want the item signed to.  Below is Michael after having John Romita Sr sign his Fantastic Four Comics at the 2002 San Diego Comic Con International held at the Convention Center in San Diego, California. If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.

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 Mark Evanier, who You would most likely see at Room 8 of the San Diego Convention Center.  It's almost like he 'lives' there during the Con!

I personally have enjoyed Mark's panels / programs for many years.  I usually can take in the whole hour or so that he conducts each program, with the exception of his programs that overlap with something else happening the other side of the convention center.  And when that's a 1/4 mile away, a person has to leave early unfortunately...

However I have Not yet missed any of the Annual Jack Kirby Tribute Panels Mark has moderated over the years.  That One I will not miss!

Below is a list of what panels Mark will be hosting at Room 8 only. He will be at or co-hosting other panels / programs during the Comic-Con, but those are not listed here:

Thursday, July 23:

2:30-3:30 Sergio and Mark— They're back! Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier reunite for their yearly discussion on all things Groo and beyond. Joining them are their Groo-horts Stan Sakai and Tom Luth. Room 8

3:30-5:00 Golden and Silver Age of Comics— A Comic-Con tradition: the yearly gathering and discussion of the clan of some of the finest comic book creators ever to put pen or typewriter to paper! This year's panel—moderated by Mark Evanier—includes Comic-Con special guests Murphy Anderson (Hawkman), Gene Colan (Tomb of Dracula), Ramona Fradon (Aquaman), Russ Heath (The Haunted Tank), Jack Katz (The First Kingdom), Jerry Robinson (Batman), and Leonard Starr (Mary Perkins On Stage). Both Katz and Starr, known best for their underground comix and comic strip work, respectively, also worked in comics in the Golden and Silver Ages. The stories these people can tell are the stuff of legend...be a part of the yearly magic of this panel. Room 8

Friday, July 24:

11:00-12:00 Spotlight on Gene Colan— He's the dean of comic book artists, the master of shadows and a hallmark of the Marvel Age of Comics! Comic-Con special guest Gene Colan is back at the big show, talking with Mark Evanier and co-host Marv Wolfman about his legendary career in comics. Room 8

12:00-1:30 That '70s Panel— Comic-Con started in the nostalgic decade of the 1970s, and this panel—moderated by Mark Evanier—takes a look at the comics industry way back then. Joining Mark are comic book superstars writer/editor Marv Wolfman, and Comic-Con special guests Steve Leialoha (Howard the Duck), Mike Royer (inker, Jack Kirby's Fourth World books), Doug Moench (writer, Moon Knight, Master of Kung Fu), Nicola Cuti (writer, co-creator, E-Man), and a few surprises. Bell-bottoms optional. Room 8

1:30-3:00 Legends of The Batman— Seventy years ago Bob Kane and Bill Finger introduced the second great superhero in comics: Batman. On the anniversary of this momentous occasion Mark Evanier talks to legendary Batman artists—and Comic-Con special guests—Sheldon "Shelly" Moldoff, Jerry Robinson, and Lew Sayre Schwartz about their time with the Caped Crusader. Room 8

Saturday, July 25:

Mark is on 5 different panels / programs on this day, but none are in Room 8 where he is the sole moderator!  The other panels / programs look to be fun to attend, but are not what I consider his more intimate programs with those he is talking with.

Sunday, July 26:

10:00-11:00 The Annual Jack Kirby Tribute Panel— Fifteen years ago, Jack Kirby left us, but his vision and creations live on to inspire everyone who comes into contact with his work. Mark Evanier (author, Kirby: King of Comics) moderates this annual tribute to the King. Joining Mark this year will be actor Bill Mumy, Kirby inker Mike Royer, editor Steve Saffel, and members of the legendary "5-String Mob," a group of Comic-Con founding members who Kirby immortalized in the pages of Jimmy Olsen: Barry Alfonso, Roger Freedman, William R. Lund, Scott Shaw!, and Mike Towry. Room 4.  Please Note Change of Rooms for this SPECIAL Annual Tribute Program! It's NOT in Room 8!

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 Mark's web site, where there are links for his other endeavors as well.  I did say this was a blog post on Creators attending the SDCC after all!  Web site:  http://www.povonline.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 ROOM 8 as you'll probably find him there most any hour, LOL!

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!!  

"Hammering Out the Web For You Since May 12th, 1998!"   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. Including YOUR own works! To mail printed items to us for review, send to: Make It So Marketing Inc PO Box 130653 Carlsbad, CA 92013

Thank You For Being One Of This Blog's 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. CONVENTION TIP:  Always make sure that the creators You want to sign Your comics know how to spell your name, even if it is a 'common' name.  You wouldn't believe how many people mis-spell 'Michael' !  Either hold your Con Badge out with the correct spelling as a guide for whoever is signing, or have a card with a legibly written name you want the item signed to.  Below is Michael after having Herb Trimpe sign his Fantastic Four Unlimited Comics at a 2002 San Diego Comic Con International held at the Convention Center in San Diego, California. FACEBOOK:  If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.