Lee Weeks
Art for the NYCC 2014 Charity Auction
Showing posts with label conventions. Show all posts
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Sunday, October 5, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Three Outstanding Days at Connecticut ComiCONN 2014!
Connecticut ComiCONN 2014
August 15th -17th at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT
I really fell in love with ComiCONN this year. The great single day event bursting with potential that my husband and I have enjoyed attending the last 2 years (at the Trumbull Marriott) has become an truly excellent show in its 5th year - with a much need move to a larger venue at Webster Arena and a surprisingly wise expansion to 3 days. And while it grew enough to give attendees, exhibitors, and guests a bit more physical breathing room - it in no way lost sight of it core - a real love of comics and the opportunity for fans to meet and thank some of the most influential artists and creators in the business. It's no easy feat to expand something, add a full slate of panels, triple the guest talent, and still have an event seem somewhat relaxed and intimate - but Mitch Hallock and his team at ComiCONN managed pulled it off wonderfully. Excelsior!
And now the photos...
And now the photos...
S.H.I.E.L.D. Surplus is quite common after the event of the Winter Soldier.
Nolan Batman Trilogy Tumbler Replica
'V' Costuming Group
A few faves from the terrific Cosplay this year.
Old School Green Arrow - New School Arrow
Guest Cosplay artist ECHO Endless as Wonder Woman
Teeny Foxx and Echo Endless as FF Medusa and She-Hulk
Just a small part of the always bustling Comic Artist and Writer guest rows.
Sure there were a few long lines (mostly on Saturday - and honestly nothing compared to lines at NYCC) but fans waited happily to meet some serious icons of comic creation.
Sure there were a few long lines (mostly on Saturday - and honestly nothing compared to lines at NYCC) but fans waited happily to meet some serious icons of comic creation.
The Art Haul - my favorite part! So many great artists - so hard to stay within budget.
Still regretting things not obtained.
Still regretting things not obtained.
That iconic GL/GA cover print is signed by both Adams and Denny O'Neil.
This time Casey Caracciolo's cool animated style Rocket & Groot print led me to also grab
his original fantasy novel The Shadow of the Gauntlet. More info at Scargen.com
they really make his vibrant minimalist style sing. You can always find ModHero Stuff @Society6 though - still great quality prints - just not as...Shiny!
The nicely curated presence of Celebrity Guests is another great thing about ComiCONN.
Guests are well chosen and compliment, rather than overshadow, the Comic guests. All 3 guests we made a point of meeting were super gracious - willing to spend time chatting with every fan and taking photos. And it was easy to note throughout the weekend that other attendees got the same kind of experience with the rest of the guest line-up which included Ray Park, Brian O'Halloran, and several of the guys from Comic Book Men.
Such a nice guy - super great with the kids and families that filled his line - hard to believe he was HYDRA all along! :)
The always exciting Panel Pics!
Which are actually kind of important - because we rarely do panels at the big NYCC show (unless we now someone on the panel that guests us in) it generally means wasting a good portion of the day waiting in a line. And these were teriffic panels - especially if you love comic book history and enjoy hearing great stories from the guys who lived it.
Which are actually kind of important - because we rarely do panels at the big NYCC show (unless we now someone on the panel that guests us in) it generally means wasting a good portion of the day waiting in a line. And these were teriffic panels - especially if you love comic book history and enjoy hearing great stories from the guys who lived it.
José Luis García-López, Frank McLaughlin, Paul Kupperberg, Denny O'Neil, and Bob Layton
shared thrilling tales of cheap publishers and creative freedom at The Charleton Comics Panel.
Charlton Comics was based in Derby, CT - and an incredible array of comics top talent worked there over the years. Recognizing and drawing on Connecticut's close ties to the Comic Business is one of the things that helps really make ComiCONN so special.
shared thrilling tales of cheap publishers and creative freedom at The Charleton Comics Panel.
Charlton Comics was based in Derby, CT - and an incredible array of comics top talent worked there over the years. Recognizing and drawing on Connecticut's close ties to the Comic Business is one of the things that helps really make ComiCONN so special.
Arlen Schumer's entertaining and super enlightening Art and Comic Book Art History Panel.
Essentially the live version of his book The Silver Age of Comic Book Art.
The revised edition is coming this fall in time for New York Comic Com.
Absolutely getting a copy! All the details at ArlenSchumer.com
The Writing for Comics Panel - inspiring advice, and of course more humorous
comic biz stories, from industry giants Denny O'Neil and Danny Fingeroth.
comic biz stories, from industry giants Denny O'Neil and Danny Fingeroth.
See you at ComiCONN 2015!
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Special Edition: New York Comic-Con - June 14th, 2014
Outstanding Birds of Prey Cosplay Group
Special Edition: New York Comic-Con
June 14th &15th 2014
Last weekend Reed Pop - the folks that bring us the glorious crush and madness that is New York Comic Con
every Fall dialed it back and offered up an old fashion Comic-Con in the form of Special Edition: NYC. We went on Saturday the 14th - and it was really fantastic! No Gamer stuff, no Anime stuff, no slick giant mega booths - just Comic Book Stuff - set-up in the Javits Center North Hall (where Artists Alley has been located the last 2 years of NYCC) with the floor split of 50/50 between Artist Alley tables and Comic Company/Comic Vendor booths.
Archie, Valiant, and Marvel all had small booths. Marvel's focus was on their latest group of Artist Young Guns -- which I thought was the great approach for this artist/talent centric con. And while plenty of DC artists and creators were on hand there was no DC booth - instead they opted for a small array of about 8 cardboard Comic Art standees
to celebrate The Batman's 75th. It was sort of low tech version of their equally booth-less Superman 75th Costume display at last fall's at NYCC. I've got to say it feels like they are just abandoning their NYC roots and East Coast fans as they move operations to the West Coast -- and it's disappointing to say the least.
My husband posing with a couple of DC's Batman75 Standees.
There was a good solid crowd in attendance - yet even lines for the most well known artists were reasonable and un-rushed. And for a comic art lover like me this was a killer show - for every print picked up there's an artist I regret not getting back to before time and budget ran out! All the fellow fans and vendors we spoke with really appreciated the Just Comics format. And I really hope they do a show like this again next year.
Just some of the many creative fans who attended in costume!
every Fall dialed it back and offered up an old fashion Comic-Con in the form of Special Edition: NYC. We went on Saturday the 14th - and it was really fantastic! No Gamer stuff, no Anime stuff, no slick giant mega booths - just Comic Book Stuff - set-up in the Javits Center North Hall (where Artists Alley has been located the last 2 years of NYCC) with the floor split of 50/50 between Artist Alley tables and Comic Company/Comic Vendor booths.
Archie, Valiant, and Marvel all had small booths. Marvel's focus was on their latest group of Artist Young Guns -- which I thought was the great approach for this artist/talent centric con. And while plenty of DC artists and creators were on hand there was no DC booth - instead they opted for a small array of about 8 cardboard Comic Art standees
to celebrate The Batman's 75th. It was sort of low tech version of their equally booth-less Superman 75th Costume display at last fall's at NYCC. I've got to say it feels like they are just abandoning their NYC roots and East Coast fans as they move operations to the West Coast -- and it's disappointing to say the least.
There was a good solid crowd in attendance - yet even lines for the most well known artists were reasonable and un-rushed. And for a comic art lover like me this was a killer show - for every print picked up there's an artist I regret not getting back to before time and budget ran out! All the fellow fans and vendors we spoke with really appreciated the Just Comics format. And I really hope they do a show like this again next year.
Just some of the many creative fans who attended in costume!
Fabolous Retro Batman Gang!
Scarlet Witch Cosplay by KO Cosplay.
Team Future! Batman Beyond and Spider-Man 2099
The Rocketeer Cosplay by Lordoderus
Mohawk Storm Now!
Buck and Cap!
The Red Queen and Ultron
Possible spoiler for Once Upon a Time Season 5?
Zatanna Cosplay by The Princess Peach
The small and classy show program plus a bit of Marvel and CBLDF swag!
Major Fangirl Moment - meeting Comic Art Hero Howard Chaykin
who of course told awesome stories about working on The Flash TV series, and more.
Iconic. Chaykin. Star Wars. Signed!
It was also a treat to meet and chat with another longtime fave - Kevin Maguire
Had to get his new take on the classic "One Punch" as well as his fab Scarlet Witch.
Had to get his new take on the classic "One Punch" as well as his fab Scarlet Witch.
All the X-Men - Bill Walko, Nightcrawler mini print - Chrissie Zullo,
and Nightcrawler with BAMFS! - Ed McGuinness
White Queen - Kris Anka, and Storm - Mahmud Asrar
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