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Friday, February 19, 2010
It's Strangeways: Murder Moon!
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

Strangeways:

Murder Moon

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Above: The earlier promo card for Strangeways: The Thirsty, which is the 2nd book in the Series!

To the Right: The front cover to Strangeways: Murder Moon, with cover art by Steve Lieber!

 

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TODAY'S 'MAIN FEATURE':

Back on December 9th of 2009, I blogged about the 'Strangeways' series in the "Featurette" section of this blog, (as seen by clicking here!).

I recently received a full copy of the work titled: Strangeways - Murder Moon, from Matt Maxwell, and after reading it, wanted to blog about it here today; before I pick up too many other publications at the Long Beach Comic Con Expo tomorrow.  This is too good of a work to be 'lost' in the shuffle after a comic con, and deserves to be published in my blog before we leave!

I'm going to print what this publication is about using the creators' own promo pieces, and then add my thoughts:

"Strangeways: Murder Moon by Matthew Maxwell, Luis Guaragna, and Gervasio/Jok

It’s 1868, and former army officer Seth Collins seeks to escape the horrors of the Civil War by traveling the frontier. Answering an urgent letter from his estranged sister, Collins finds himself under attack by a strange creature that is neither man nor wolf. When his friend and partner Webster is accused of being the beast, Collins must track down the real threat. But which will kill him first: the Wolf, or the secret that the sheriff of Silver Hand is trying to keep buried?

Strangeways: Murder Moon is written by Matthew Maxwell (Highway 62, EATERS) and is illustrated by Luis Guaragña. Cover and chapter illustrations by Steve Lieber (CIVIL WAR, WHITEOUT). Interior gallery pages by Guy Davis (BPRD, THE MARQUIS, SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE), Fábio Moon (CASANOVA, SMOKE AND GUNS) and Gabriel Bá (CASANOVA, THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY.)

Publisher Information
Highway 62 Press
Matthew Maxwell, Publisher

ISBN-10: 0-9796957-0-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-9796957-0-4

144 pages, 7×10 trim size
black and white with color covers

Okay, I like to follow up on blogs I originally posted, after the publications sees print.  Especially if it is a publication that I enjoyed reading.  Which I did in this case!

Yes, the interior pages are in black and white, but b&w fits this style of writing as well as genre!  The story wasn't over the top, and the artwork flowed with the dialogue.  It was a good meshing in storytelling.

There was an additional story at the back of the book, and unlike the main feature, I wasn't for sure what to make of it. If this book had been printed as a 'comic book', then it could have been considered a 'back-up' story.  Being a book and at the end of the main feature, I considered a 'bonus story', and appreciated it as such.

You can check out your LCBS for this graphic novel, or at your usual points of purchase. The ISBN numbers are printed a few paragraphs before this one for ease in ordering.

Highway 62 Press itself recently had a change of web addresses. You can now find them at: http://highway-62.com/wp/ !

My thanks to Matt for sending me this work for possible mention / review here in my Blog!  Matt is a Facebook Friend of mine, but doesn't show a Facebook Fan Page for this Strangeways series. However the web site mentioned above has a LOT of info and links on it to peruse!

PLUS My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts!

Join us again soon, as we publish another 'Main Feature'.  And don't forget to check out the 'Featurette' shown below this 'Main Feature' article at the bottom right!

~ Michael D Hamersky @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

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TODAY'S FEATURETTE:

I'm taking a few samples of a special candy this weekend to the Long Beach Comic Expo, as 'snacks' to get me through the long day. 

I just found them at a store in San Diego this past weekend, as a close-out item.

My son saw my jaw drop when I found them, as I proceeded to buy all that they had in stock.

That's because I haven't found them in a long time at any stores in my local area!

I'm talking about:

Cup-O-Gold Chocolate Cups! 

Which I first found at a movie theater years ago in Downtown San Diego when I was a Safety-Patrol Boy, and we were all treated to a day at the movies with  candy!  That was back in Sixth Grade, so this Cup-O-Gold craving goes back a long ways with me!

The Cup-o-Golds are: "Thick, rich milk chocolate cup with a hint of coconut and toasted almond surrounds a smooth, creamy center… Whoooaaammm… Includes 1 box of 24 delicious Cup-O-Gold Chocolate Cups. "

I found the web site of the confectioner of this candy on the wrapper.

Here is the info that you would need if your enjoy these as much as I do, and can't find them in your area!

Code: 11034
Price: $12.00

Shipping Weight: 2.50 lbs

P.O. Box 7303
Los Angeles, CA 90007-0303
Web Site:  http://www.adams-brooks.com

Pictured below is a case of these yummy individually wrapped candies:

So for those of you that have been wondering if I enjoyed ANYTHING other than comic books, graphic novels, TV Shows and Movie Theater Films... well, yeah I do!

Which I shouldn't, or just in moderation, as I do have Diabetes Type II.  Maybe I should stick with comics, as they only "rot my brain", LOL!

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Talking about comics: if YOU are a comics creator, (writer, penciler, inker, colorist, letterer, etc.), OR even a Comics / Magazine Publisher, feel free to contact me regarding YOUR works for a possible mention / review!

I've made a special blog post about: "How To Best Submit YOUR Publication For Possible Review!" for those creators / publishers that would like to possibly have their publications mentioned or reviewed, which could either be published in the 'Main Feature' or 'Featurette' sections.

~Michael @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Two Days Away! The 1 Day Comic Expo in Long Beach, California!
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Cons

 

Two Days Away!

February 20th, 2010

 The Long Beach Comic Con's One Day Comic Expo!

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TODAY'S 'MAIN FEATURE':

As blogged before...Last October was the Long Beach Comic Con's 1st Annual Comic Con (LBCC). There were exhibitors there from as far away as the United Kingdom, including Andi Ewington who was at the the Com.x booth. (Click here for that story.)

Now, I've received the following email that the Com.x folks will be there once again; this time with Andi's newly published book and more. The poster attached to the email is published at the top right of this post. Here's part of the rest of the email: 

Hi there!

Com.x will be exhibiting at the Saturday only Long Beach Comic Convention on February 20th. We’ll have copies of our newest book, ‘45,’ at our booth, as well as several of the artists involved in the production.

Best,

Benjamin Shahrabani
Com.x Ltd

Okay... so what special guests besides the Com.x folks will be there at this one day Expo? After all, I did mention all the great comics creators I met there last October!
 

Well, here are just a few more that will be there:

Bernie Wrightson
Beth Sotelo
Brian Haberlin
Christian Beranek
Christian Meesey

Click Here to see our ENDING SOONEST comics, magazines, toys and more listings! Dan Wickline - Click here for earlier blog post!
David Wohl

Click Here to see our ENDING SOONEST comics, magazines, toys and more listings! Dawn and Clinton Wolf - Click here for earlier blog post
Dustin Nguyen
Eddie Nuñez
Eric Basaldua
Frank Mastromauro
Gus Vazquez
J.T. Krul
Jim Daly
JJ Kirby
Joe Benitez
Joshua Hale Fialkov
Click Here to see our ENDING SOONEST comics, magazines, toys and more listings! Lauren Perry - Click here for earlier blog post
Livio Ramondelli
Lou Ferrigno
Mark Roslan
Michael Lopez
Peter Steigerwald

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Rick Basaldua
Rob Levin
Stan Sakai
Tim Bradstreet
Todd Nauck
Tone Rodriguez
Trent Kaniuga
Stan Sakai
Vince Hernandez
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What else will this one day Expo have besides comics creators?

Retailers with cool goods (Golden Apple! Comic Madness! Terry's Comics! Amazing Comics! Ed Robertson's Comics! Harley Yee Comics! Tony Raiola Books! Geoffrey's Comics! Pulp Fiction! Scott Hudlow Comics! And more to come!)


Exhibitors to impress you (Aspen!, Top Cow!, Com.X!, High Tower!, Lions Gate! And more to come!)


Artist Alley to explore!  Portfolio Review with writer & editor Barbara Kesel! Pure comics love (as always!)

Tina and I are looking forward to attending again... and checking out the Artists Alley for more comics and comics creators to blog about here afterwards...

Here's the websites to check out for updates and buying tickets ahead of time:

To buy tickets: http://shop.longbeachcomiccon.com/Comic-Expo-2010-Ticket-p/comicexpo2010.htm

One Day Comic Expo is on:  Saturday, February 20th 2010

At the: Long Beach Convention Center
Promenade Ballroom
10am – 7pm

Cost of Admission: Only $10!

To join their Facebook Fan Page for this one day Expo and for updates on the Fall Con also:

http://www.facebook.com/LongBeachComicCon?ref=ts

If YOU are going to be in the Los Angeles Metro Area on February 20th, 2010... Don't Miss It!  We won't!

And yeah, Tina and I are planning on being at this ONE DAY Only Comic Expo.  So if YOU see me in one of my blue polo shirts that says "ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com" at the top right, feel free to stop me and say hello! 

Click Here to see our DC SUPERHEROES Comics! I'll be mainly at the comics tables and booths, but always enjoy stopping at other booths for photo ops, like the one to the top left of this paragraph.  Yep, that's Ms. Limelight (Trisha Paytas), me, and Hygena (Melody Mooney) form Stan Lee's Who Wants To Be A Superhero TV Show!  They were there for last October's 3 Day Con!

It should take Tina and myself the whole day into the early evening to make the rounds of this show, so feel free to stop us and say hello to us.  We don't have a table or booth, just making the rounds!

My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts! We usually blog on a daily basis during the 'work week' on comic book creators, comic book reviews, comic cons, book signings, and other pop culture news and events, such as the one blogged about here today.

Join us again soon, as we publish another 'Main Feature'.  And don't forget to check out the 'Featurette' shown below this article!

~ Michael D Hamersky @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

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Click Here to see our Facebook Comic Con Dealer Table!

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We also have an on-line exhibitor table at the virtual Facebook Comic Con. You can view the table by clicking this link

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TODAY'S FEATURETTE:

TCAF 2010: Main Exhibition at Toronto Reference Library

As mentioned earlier this week and repeated today in the 'Main Feature' above... Comic Con Season is starting, that's for sure!  

Below are the details for one that we've never been to, but the info looked interesting enough to post here for our Blog Readers who are near the Toronto, Canada area to check out further!

Here's just a few brief details about this weekend con:

Host: TCAF: The Toronto Comic Arts Festival

Start Time: Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 9:00am
End Time:   Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 5:00am
Location:   Toronto Reference Library
Street:     789 Yonge Street
City/Town:  Toronto, ON

The 2010 Toronto Comic Arts Festival will take place on Saturday May 8 and Sunday May 9, 2010! It's a celebration of comics and the authors and artists who make'em, with exhibitors from around the world!

This year our Featured exhibitors include James Sturm, author of 'The Golem's Mighty Swing' celebrating the release of his new graphic novel MARKET DAY, and 2010 Festival Poster Artist Daniel Clowes, who will launch his brand new graphic novel WILSON.

TCAF: Main Exhibition
@ Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street
Saturday May 8th, 9am to 5pm
Sunday May 9th, 11am to 5pm

There will be a number of other TCAF events in the days and weeks leading up to the main exhibition, and TONS of stuff happening AT TCAF itself. Look for more TCAF branded events coming soon, and for lots more information please visit the Facebook Event Page for this Comic Con by clicking the below link:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=329635067754&ref=nf.

Pictured below is the poster for this weekend comic con:

For those able to attend this con, wishing you all to 'Have Sum Fun'!

Unfortunately, we are based out of San Diego, so can't attend this one.  Please let us know what you thought of this con after attending at our own Facebook Group Page at: Facebook Comic Con | Make It So Marketing!

~Michael @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
A Review Of: Strange Space Stories #1
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

Incredible Tales Of Science Fiction And Space Fantasy:

'Strange Space Stories #1'

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Above: The Main Enterprises Logo!

To the Right: The front cover to Strange Space Stories #1!

 

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TODAY'S 'MAIN FEATURE':

I have blogged about several publications from Main Enterprises, both because they have been sent in to me for a possible mention or review, AND that they were publications that I enjoyed reading!

I would have to say the same thing about the above pictured comic book format publication that was a recent submittal! 

First, here is the promo about the magazine from Jim Main at Main Enterprises:

"Not a hoax...not an imaginary story...it's actually here! The publication that began as an idea back in 2003 is FINALLY here in all its retro sf/space adventure glory! Full color covers by Robert Sumner and Tim Tobolski...interior art by Jan Johnson, Miguel Guerra, Larry Tisch, Jim Pack, Jason Gillespie, Dan Taylor, Rene Blansette...strips by John Lambert and Robert Sumner...fiction by Sam Gafford. A 40 page comic book format publication...only 3.25 plus 1.70 shipping. Personal checks only...made out to Jim Main, or via paypal."

Okay, So what was actually in the publication, and what did I think?

Well, just from the cover alone, I knew I could be in for a real treat!  The cover was a homage to 'Woody', a.k.a. Wally Wood.  Great Cover to start this issue off!

The inside cover pin-up page was a good continuation by Jan Johnson.

Then the letter from the Editor:

FROM THE COLD, DARK VOID...
Welcome, at long last, to the first issue of STRANGE SPACE STORIES, a publication literally years in the making.
It began as an idea of mine back in 2003, when I hadwanted to add to my line up of roughly 3 other titles, a retro SF/Space publication of strips, fiction and illustrations, ultilizing the genres of action, adventure, drama, mystery and noir. I thensent out some feelers to those contributors I knew back then who may be interested in such a thing ...and a total of three talented folks responded.
 

Then, a couple years later, others sent me in material, but not enough for a full issue.As time went on, I had added to my list of talented contributors, and here we are at this point with the publication finally done and in your hands. I'd like to thank all involved in this endeavor, from the very patient folks who began since day one, up to those who just recently came aboard to finish it up, and all those in-between.

There are plans underway for a second issue and material is already in file for it. I promise that the wait will not be as long this time. Honest. In the meantime, it would be greatly appreciated if you, the reader, could send me a letter of comment on this issue for my planned letters page in issue #2. You can send it via email or snail mail at the contacts listed at the bottom of the page. Thanks in advance.
Transmission Ended...
"Grim" Jim Main

Pretty heartfelt there...

So what else was in this issue?

Here's the Table of Contents:

Front Cover by Robert "Floyd" Sumner
Inside Front Cover by Jan Johnson
Pg. 1..............Contents Page (illustrations by Larry Tisch)
Pg. 2..............Illustration by Marc Haines
Pg. 3.............."The Ark" by John Lambert, embellishments by Robert 'Floyd" Sumner
Pg. 9...............Illustration by Miguel Guerra
Pg. 11............."Bucket of Nerves" by Sam Gafford. Illustrations by Dan Taylor.
Pg. 24.............Illustration by Rene Blansette
Pg. 25............."Strange Frequencies", by Robert "Floyd" Sumner
Pg. 34.............Illustration by Miguel Guerra
Pg. 35.............Ilustration by Jason Gillespie
Inside Back Cover by Jim Pack

Back Cover by Tim Tobolski

Here are just a few of my thoughts on this issue:

I enjoyed "The Ark". Although it wasn't entirely a new concept, it entertained me, as well as being thought provoking.

The illustration on pg 9 by Miguel Guerra was an outstanding black and white illo pin-up!

Pg 24's illustration by Rene Blansette, although at first look, was a little 'simplistic' in style, turned into something that I looked at for a few minutes.  It was more detailed than I originally thought...

"Strange Frequencies" was exactly that!  Strange... BUT a Good Read!  Kinda reminded me of the Sci-Fi TV Shows of the late 1950's - 1960's in black & white!

Pg 34 was another one page pin-up by Miguel Guerra.  I hadn't seen this aspect of Miguel's work before.  I liked both of these pin-ups by Miguel in this issue!

This blog post is running a little long, so I'll stop here on commenting on this individual issue.

However, I haven't printed the below history of 'Main Enterprises' before, but thought I should mention it in this blog post today:

Main Enterprises has been publishing fanzines, comics and magazines since the early 1970's, but under different names. You may also know us as Flying Pig Publications, Spectrum Graphics, Padded Cell Press, Lightning Comics, Cat's Paw Comics and Main Publishing. Whew! Many different names, but overall, the same great quality!

My thanks to Jim Main for sending in this first issue for possible mention / review here in my Blog!

You can see how to order this publication by clicking here!

PLUS My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts!

Join us again soon, as we publish another 'Main Feature'.  And don't forget to check out the 'Featurette' shown below this 'Main Feature' article at the bottom right!

~ Michael D Hamersky @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

Note: Comic books / graphic novels like the one mentioned above can be found at our own web site:

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

 

Click Here to see our Facebook Comic Con Dealer Table!

Make It So Marketing
PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

 

We also have an on-line exhibitor table at the virtual Facebook Comic Con. You can view the table by clicking this link

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TODAY'S FEATURETTE:

I wanted to mention an upcoming program that is NOT at a comic con.

However, it is about "New York, the Super City"!

Of course, with a program name like that, the odds are that it would be held in New York City and the program be about Super Heroes, right?!

Here are the details that you would need to find and attend this special program:

Host: New York Center for Independent Publishing
Type: Education - Lecture

Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: 20 W. 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 
 

Here is additional info as to what is going on there:

Panel Event Featuring:

Danny Fingeroth
Gene Kannenberg, Jr.
Frank Tieri
Billy Tucci

New York served as the model for Gotham City, inspired Will Eisner as he created the noirish adventures of The Spirit, and became a recurring character during the 1960s resurgence of Marvel in comics such as Spider-Man and Iron Man.

ForeWord Magazine contributing editor Peter Gutiérrez will moderate a high-energy roundtable on the relationship between superheroes and their favorite hometown... and on how comics culture has promoted potent and memorable images of New York to readers worldwide.

Tickets are $15, $10 for CIP Members, $5 for students - please email contact@nycip.org or call 212-764-7021 to reserve!

For more info and updates on this Con check out this Facebook Event Page:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=293106500722

Pictured below is the Logo for the organization that is hosting this special program:

BTW, the New York CIP has a Fan Page that you can join at Facebook, which you can see by clicking this link.

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Talking about comics: if YOU are a comics creator, (writer, penciler, inker, colorist, letterer, etc.), OR even a Comics / Magazine Publisher, feel free to contact me regarding YOUR works for a possible mention / review!

I've made a special blog post about: "How To Best Submit YOUR Publication For Possible Review!" for those creators / publishers that would like to possibly have their publications mentioned or reviewed, which could either be published in the 'Main Feature' or 'Featurette' sections.

~Michael @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Another Chance To Experience: 'The Enchanting Essence'!
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

Another Chance To Experience:

'The Enchanting Essence'!

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Above: Harold Dean Cupec, who provided the art & colors to this issue #2!

To the Right: The front cover to Enchanting Essence #2 from the Ultimate Comics Group!

 

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TODAY'S 'MAIN FEATURE':

Back on Monday, December 21st, 2009, I reviewed the first issue of this series, as seen by clicking here...

Please note that there was also an issue #0, which I had not reviewed before in this blog, nor have I yet read it as of this new blog date.

As was the case with Issue #1, John B. Lai, Chief Operating Officer/Editor in Chief of the Ultimate Comics Group, LLC, was kind enough to send me a preview copy of the 2nd issue. 

So what's this issue about?

Art & Colors: Harold Dean Cupec Story & Letters: John Lai

Standard Comic
Full Color
Page Count: 24
POD

There’s an undead guy in your house, you’re BEST friend is NOW a VAMPIRE, and it’s not even 7:00am. If you think your mornings are hectic, follow Essence as she leads an unlikely trio to track down the Lord of Vampire’s! Will Essence discover the REAL threat? Find out in the conclusion to ‘Love Bites’. $3.99 21 Story Pages

Jessica Gates never quite fit in. With a childhood full of overwhelming emotion, insecurity & alienation, she struggled to find the truth behind her father’s mysterious death while ALSO trying to develop her self-confidence. Follow the adventures of this telepathic SUPERMODEL as she discovers the security of friendship in between her constant battles against Earth’s deadliest villains, as the enchanting ESSENCE!

The Enchanting Essence #2 TM and © Ultimate Comics Group, LLC.. All rights reserved."

So what did I think about this second issue in the series?

As stated in my earlier review of issue #1, I've always liked Harold's artwork that he has posted on his Facebook Wall. (Note: Harold is a Facebook Friend of mine.) 

This issue #2 of 'Enchanting Essence' also did not disappoint me!

Harold continued to show me that he could draw great looking gals and illustrated this story in a sequential manner that held my interest, just as the first issue did!

As mentioned in my review of issue #1, vampires and zombies are not my usual reading niche, but since I blog about comics and pop culture for others to possibly read as well as myself; I continue to feel that I should include those of that niche that are more than just run-of-the-mill publications.

As I noticed in the first issue, John B. Lai's dialogue kept the story flowing in this 2nd issue also.  However, the main storyline itself seemed to end a few pages before the actual end of the comic book. It seemed to take a few xtra pages to close out the two part story, or was that just me thinking it was a long close?  Other than noting that minor detail, I would be inclined to read a third issue with no hesitation. 

The colors as before were still vivid, and meshed well with the genre of this story, no change there from the first issue.

After reading issues #1 & #2 of this series, I would recommend this for reading.  So, what if You can't find it in your LCBS, or you aren't even near a LCBS?  Well then, Indy Planet which is an online store had issues #0 & #1 for sale, and now has issue #2, which can be purchased here:

http://www.indyplanet.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=3193

You know...The really nice thing about clicking the above link, is that you can view 5 pages of the story at Indy Planet, before purchasing it.  Just like being at a LCBS and thumbing through it before purchase! 

For more info on this series and others that the Ultimate Comics Group has in its' run of titles, please check the following web site: http://www.ultimatecomicsgroup.com/ !

My thanks to Jon B. Lai for sending me this second issue for possible mention / review here in my Blog!

PLUS My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts!

Join us again soon, as we publish another 'Main Feature'.  And don't forget to check out the 'Featurette' shown below this 'Main Feature' article at the bottom right!

~ Michael D Hamersky @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

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TODAY'S FEATURETTE:

I wanted to mention another comic con that may be coming YOUR way if YOU live in the North East USA!

That would be the upcoming North East Comic-Con!

Here are the details that you would need to find and attend this con:

Date:         Sunday, March 7, 2010
Time:         9:00am - 4:00pm
Location:     Boston Radisson Hotel 
Street:       200 Stuart Street, 6th Flr Ballroom
City/Town:    Boston, MA 
 

Here is additional info as to what is going on there:

Comics, Original Art, Toys, Anime, Video Games, collectibles and Much, Much, More!

PLUS: One (1) FREE PGX Graded - Original 1940 BATMAN #1 Comic Book Will Be Given as a Door Prize at the March 7th Show!!!
Don't miss your chance to win a piece of History! (Fascimile of issue shown to the left above.)

Food concession and eating area available.
Admission $10
Wear a Costume or Children under 12 free
Advance passes available $12 Allows admission at 8:30

Boston Radisson Hotel
200 STUART ST. BOSTON, 6TH Floor Ballroom In Boston's downtown entertainment district, near the MBTA's Boylston stop.

For more info and updates on this Con check out this Facebook Event Page:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=302679619018

Pictured below is the reason I'm blogging about this con here today.  That would be the fact that George Burnett, who's 'White Rose' comic book came in 2nd Place in the 2009 Small Press Idol Contest, will be attending this One Day Con:

BTW, George has a Group Page for 'White Rose' at Facebook, which you can see by clicking this link.

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Talking about comics: if YOU are a comics creator, (writer, penciler, inker, colorist, letterer, etc.), OR even a Comics / Magazine Publisher, feel free to contact me regarding YOUR works for a possible mention / review!

I've made a special blog post about: "How To Best Submit YOUR Publication For Possible Review!" for those creators / publishers that would like to possibly have their publications mentioned or reviewed, which could either be published in the 'Main Feature' or 'Featurette' sections.

~Michael @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

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Monday, February 15, 2010
This Upcoming Saturday - February 20th - 2010 - Long Beach Comic Expo!
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Cons

 

This UPCOMING Saturday!

February 20th, 2010

 The Long Beach Comic Con's One Day Comic Expo!

Click Here to see our ENDING SOONEST comics, magazines, toys and more listings!

   

Click here to see our HoRRoR and MoNSTer COMICS for sale!

  

TODAY'S 'MAIN FEATURE':

Last October was the Long Beach Comic Con's 1st Annual Comic Con (LBCC), and even the Zombies were out in force in attendance! (As seen at the above right photo with 'Zombie Ranch' creators Dawn Wolf and Clinton Wolf at their table in Artists Alley! Click here for their story in my earlier archived blog post about the October 2009 LBCC!)...

Plus Tina and myself attended the 1st Annual Con to check out all the artists alley attendees, etc. I blogged several times before, during, and after about all the comics creators that were there. 

Now, the organizers of the Long Beach Comic Con have decided to throw an xtra one day Comic Expo this month of February in addition to the Fall Con!

So here's their pitch for YOU to attend this one day expo on Saturday February 20th, 2010:

Why Wait to Love Comics More?

October's Long Beach Comic Con was so much fun, we can't wait a whole year to do it again!

So why not … have a Comic Expo 2010!

A one-day extravaganza of eclectic entertainment for everyone!

Saturday, February 20th 2010

Long Beach Convention Center
Promenade Ballroom
10am – 7pm

Only $10 of your Earth dollars!

Okay... so what special guests besides Dawn & Clinton Wolf will be there? After all, I did mention all the great comics creators I met there last October! 

Well, here are just a few more:

Bernie Wrightson
Beth Sotelo
Brian Haberlin
Christian Beranek
Christian Meesey

Click Here to see our ENDING SOONEST comics, magazines, toys and more listings! Dan Wickline - Click here for earlier blog post!
David Wohl
Dustin Nguyen
Eddie Nuñez
Eric Basaldua
Frank Mastromauro
Gus Vazquez
J.T. Krul
Jim Daly
JJ Kirby
Joe Benitez
Joshua Hale Fialkov
Livio Ramondelli
Lou Ferrigno
Mark Roslan
Michael Lopez
Peter Steigerwald

Click Here to see our lowest priced comics, books and magazines listings! Ray Anthony-Height - Click here for earlier blog post!
Rick Basaldua
Rob Levin
Stan Sakai
Tim Bradstreet
Todd Nauck
Tone Rodriguez
Trent Kaniuga
Stan Sakai
Vince Hernandez
Click Here to see 'My World at eBay! Whilce Portacio - click here for earlier blog post!

What else will this one day Expo have?

Retailers with cool goods (Golden Apple! Comic Madness! Terry's Comics! Amazing Comics! Ed Robertson's Comics! Harley Yee Comics! Tony Raiola Books! Geoffrey's Comics! Pulp Fiction! Scott Hudlow Comics! And more to come!)


Exhibitors to impress you (Aspen!, Top Cow!, Com.X!, High Tower!, Lions Gate! And more to come!)


Artist Alley to explore!  Portfolio Review with writer & editor Barbara Kesel! Pure comics love (as always!)

Tina and I are looking at attending again... and checking out the Artists Alley for more comics to blog about here afterwards...

Here's the websites to check out for updates and buying tickets ahead of time:

To buy tickets: http://shop.longbeachcomiccon.com/Comic-Expo-2010-Ticket-p/comicexpo2010.htm

To join their Facebook Fan Page for this one day Expo and for updates on the Fall Con also:

http://www.facebook.com/LongBeachComicCon?ref=ts

If YOU are going to be in the Los Angeles Metro Area on February 20th, 2010... Don't Miss It!  We won't!

Yeah, Tina and I are planning on being at this ONE DAY Only Comic Expo.  So if YOU see me in my blue polo shirt that says "ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com", feel free to stop me and say hello! 

Click Here to see our DC SUPERHEROES Comics! Unless I'm posing with 'Wonder Woman' for a photo... Three's a Crowd, you know!  ;)

And yes, I plan on hitting the Artists Alley again, PLUS the exhibitor booths as well... Should take Tina and myself the whole day into the early evening!

My thanks again to all of YOU reading this blog and our archived blog posts! We usually blog on a daily basis during the 'work week' on comic book creators, comic book reviews, comic cons, book signings, and other pop culture news and events, such as the one blogged about here today.

Join us again soon, as we publish another 'Main Feature'.  And don't forget to check out the 'Featurette' shown below this article!

~ Michael D Hamersky @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

Note: Comic books / graphic novels like the ones the comics creators publish can also be found at our own web site:  http://www.ComicBooksCircus.com 

 

 

Now Celebrating the 11th Year On The Web!

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Note: If you are breaking into or already 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 possible review, send to:

 

Click Here to see our Facebook Comic Con Dealer Table!

Make It So Marketing
PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

 

 

We also have an on-line exhibitor table at the virtual Facebook Comic Con. You can view the table by clicking this link

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TODAY'S FEATURETTE:

The Albany (NY) Comic Con

Comic Con Season is starting already on both Coasts of the USA, that's for sure!  

Even though the East Coast is experiencing some of the worst weather in years!

Well, you've got enough time to thaw out between now and Sunday, April 25th of 2010, when the Albany Comic Con is happening!

Here's just a few brief details about this one day con:

Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Wolf Road Holiday Inn 

The Albany Comic Con.
April 25th 2010
The Wolf road Holiday Inn Albany New York.
10am til 4pm $3.00 admission.

Guests include:
Ron Marz
Herb Trimpe (pictured above)
Todd Dezago
Keith Dallas
Joe St. Pierre
Bill Anderson
Joe Staton
Fred Hembeck
John Hebert
Lee Moder
With more to be announced.

Pictured below is the poster for this one show day show:

For more info on this Con, I'm also suggesting that YOU check out the below Facebook Fan Page for the comic con, and JOIN it for future updates

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=308426556385

For those able to attend this con, wishing you to 'Have Sum Fun'!

Unfortunately, we are based out of San Diego, so can't attend this one.  However, I know that meeting Herb Trimpe is worth the price of admission alone!

~Michael @ ComicBookCollectorsBlog.com

 

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