Archive for July, 2010
Comic-Con vs. Comic-Clone, the Exclusives
Exclusives are the one arena in which Comic-Clone has the San Diego Comic Convention soundly beat. From costumes to comics and other collectibles, Comic-Con does have a wealth of offerings. BUT would you rather have one of 1000 Captain America toys or a one of kind custom made work of art? Many people were surprised [...]
Posted: July 26th, 2010 under artists.
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Comic-Con vs. Comic-Clone, Part VII
Sunday is Kids’ Day at the San Diego Comic Convention and the programming did not disappoint. 10:00-5:00 Children’s Film Festival – The 7th annual San Diego International Children’s Film Festival features more than 60 short films from around the world — animation, live action, and documentary — good for all ages. Room 9 Comic-Clone participants [...]
Posted: July 26th, 2010 under artists.
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Comic-Con vs. Comic-Clone, Part VI
What would a comic book convention be without superheroes? This Sunday panel promises more than it can really deliver because the creators are sworn to secrecy, but it’s still fun to hear these particular guys tell stories. 12:45-1:45 Marvel: Spider-Man — You’ve got questions, True Believers? These people have answers! Dan Slott (Amazing Spider-Man writer), [...]
Posted: July 24th, 2010 under artists.
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Comic-Con vs. Comic-Clone, Part V
On Saturday, there are two Comic-Con events in a row that I would like to attend: 7:15-8:45 Kevin Smith — He’s back! Spend a quiet, refined evening with the one-and-only Kevin Smith, who will no doubt solve all the bad things in the world for you or, at the very least, make you laugh a [...]
Posted: July 23rd, 2010 under artists.
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Comic-Con vs. Comic-Clone, Part IIII
I admit it. I am completely caught up in the hype regarding the upcoming Scott Pilgrim movie. If you have read the books, you are probably excited too. Comic-Con’s contribution will take place on Saturday: 4:00-5:00 Scott Pilgrim Vol. 6: Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour vs. The Fans — It’s been six years and six volumes [...]
Posted: July 23rd, 2010 under artists.
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Comic-Con vs. Comic-Clone, Part III
As an art teacher and a comics fan, this is the Comic-Con panel that I am most excited to attend on Friday: 4:00-5:00 James Sturm and Scott McCloud, A Center for Cartoon Studies Conversation: Understanding, Making, and Teaching Comics— Join CCS co-founder James Sturm and Scott McCloud in a freewheeling discussion about transforming the unruly [...]
Posted: July 22nd, 2010 under artists.
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Comic-Con vs. Comic-Clone, Part II
Comic-Con begins with a bang tonight thanks to an actual sing-along of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. 7:30-8:30 Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog — Sing along with your fellow fans at this screening of the original three acts of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, complete with lyrics books and call backs! And guess what, Comic-Clone participants, this is [...]
Posted: July 22nd, 2010 under artists.
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Post ICON6
Back in New York, which means waking up at almost noon- instead of at almost 9 am!- I’m happy to say I’m proud of our job, the board’s that is, at ICON6. We changed the format (mutiple choices Vs. now one-tent), we changed the attitude (nasty chain emails Vs. happy-go-lucky board experience), we changed the [...]
Posted: July 21st, 2010 under artists.
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