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

Are the following persons enumerated in a summary list with 'hot' links to the actual blog posts about what they are displaying / signing / selling at their table or booth:

NAME:

Alan J Porter
Batton Lash
Bob Bretall & John Mayo
Brent Frankenhoff
Derek McCulloch
Jason Kruse
Jeff Balke
Jiba Molei Anderson
Jim Balent & Holly G
Jon Ascher
Kat Cahill
Leah Mangue
Mark Evanier
Mark Poulton
Paul Dale
Scott Shaw
The Antidote Trust
Troy Hasbrouck
William Katt & Michel Paré

I want to thank each of those that participated in this series of blog posts this month... it was fun for me to do!  Looking forward to seeing All of You at the Con, as well as many others that are exhibiting or signing there also!  There are of course others that are deserving to be mentioned, but time and space limitations are keeping me from including everyone that is deserving of a mention at this time! 

I do blog about other cons so keep me in mind if You are a creator and attending a different con later for possible mention in my Blog!

BTW, The Comic-Con is celebrating its' 40th Anniversary!  As I have mentioned in previous blog posts, I attended the first con, missed the second, but started selling at the third con while going to college. 

The 3rd San Diego's West Coast Comic-Con, (renamed), was held August 18-20th, 1972 at the El Cortez Hotel, (it was a Hotel in those days, not the Condos it is today). It was on the last day of the Con that I bought out a dealer's complete stock as he wanted to leave early, and sold comics from the table he had been selling from! It was a little impromptu, but I had the cash, and was a business major student in college; so this is how I entered into my first commercial enterprise! And I made a lot of money that day, plus had plenty of comics left over!

BTW, if you are not one of the 125,000+ persons that are attending this great comic book and pop culture convention this month, then you could take a look at the Con's web site to see what else there is for this year: 

http://www.comic-con.org/   

However, if you are attending  the San Diego Comic Con International THIS WEEK, then please find and then hi-lite on your program map all of the above mentioned creators that I have blogged about that interest You.  You'll be glad You did, so that you don't miss them while you are there!

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!

  BTW, We are NOT planning on blogging from the San Diego Comic International this year.  We will be posting some photos via mobile to Michael's Facebook member account during the week however...!  

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 Paul Dale, a.k.a Kapitan Kartoon, who will be in Artists Alley at table HH-10 for this year's SDCCI! 

Paul is better known as an animator, with an extensive on-staff studio background.  However he has been attending the San Diego Comic Con International for many years.  Actually This Year will be his 20th Anniversary there... Congrats Paul!

As this blog post 'goes to press', Paul tells me that his publication 'The Children of Captain Nemo' is in the final stages of completion!  However he fears that it may arrive at the Con two days into the five day event...

I'm looking forward to seeing what he has on display even if the final product doesn't make it till a few days into the Con.

Paul also tells me:  "I will be drawing peoples caricatures at the con. I am the only American artist that draws caricatures in the ANIME style. I have done this for 12 years".

As a side note; this is Paul's first comic book work that he has created by himself.  I first saw this concept of his back in April of this year and had to blog about it then, as I thought it would make a really cool graphic novel! 

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 Paul's web site:   http://www.flickr.com/photos/kapitankartoon/sets   

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 HH-10 for Paul Dale.  You'll be glad You did!  I know I have already added Paul 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 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!!  

"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 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

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 Dick Ayers 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 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'.