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A Rather Ballistic Review
Louis Falcetti writes; Some writers can't help but batter you over the head with their influences. Every page seems to be dripping with visual asides,
The Gender In Comics Panel At San Diego Comic Con Has No Men In It (UPDATE)
Could there be similar outrage here? Not to worry though, there are plenty of other panels at San Diego with just men on them. UPDATE: It appears that on some listings, both Mark Waid and George Perez appear But that the schedule has been updated since then This is how the listing originally appeared; Gender in Comic Books Ball[...]
Rob Liefeld Confirms Upcoming X-Force Movie
Today Bleeding Cool broke the news that Fox are to make an X-Force movie and will to announce it at San Diego Comic Con. Turns out someone else already knew X-Force's co-creator, Rob Liefeld He tweeted; Yup Was informed in March RT @Graysonmm: @robertliefeld http://t.co/il1lbRtDud an X-Force movie? — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) July 12, 2013 NOT news to me, glad[...]
A Rather Stunning Ad For J Scott Campbell's Ravishing Red For San Diego Comic Con
For J Scott Campbell's Ravishing Red art collection, debuting at San Diego Comic Con 52 pages of art, Danger Girl, X-Men, Fairy Tales, Spider-Man and more in a scratch resistant cover, and a fold out centerfold. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJHBWf3oCCs[/youtube] Will you be humming along? I've long been of the opinion that advertisements for comic books don't need to go to[...]
The San Diego Massive Bags From Warners Get A Cape Each
I love it. The massive San Diego Comic Con bags given away by Warners and big enough to fit pretty much anything you'll buy at the show all come with something else this year A cape. Perfect for getting stuck in elevator doors on the way back up to your hotel room. And, as ever, I bet the[...]
San Diego Comic Con 2013 – The Parties (UPDATES)
So San Diego Comic Con has a few other things going on around and about in the evenings We're talking parties Stan Lee usually goes to around eight a night… how many will you manage? And how private ones will you be able to gatecrash? And if you have any to add, do let me know[...]
Before San Diego: Jay Justice, Cosplayer
Cosplay correspondent for Bleeding Cool, Endymion Megeto, spoke to Jay Justice, of New York City. How long have you been going to SDCC? What was your first time at SDCC like? This year will be my second time at San Diego Comic Con My first time at SDCC was a lot of fun It's a big convention[...]
Lying In The Gutters – 8th July 2013 – Rumour Checklist
In eight days I'll be flying out to San Diego Comic Con and, like the monster it is, it seems to be taking over my every waking thought… sorry if I sound a little distracted Anyway, this is our current list of predictions of stuff that will be announced at the show. UPDATE: George Perez announced[...]
Comic Book Censorship Before Comic Con
The San Diego Law Library is hosting an interactive discussion, titled Censorship: From 1950s Superheroes to Today's Manga, on the Tuesday before San Diego Comic Con. I'd go, but at that time I'll probably be in the air… It will be led by the CBLDF's Charles Brownstein, and all attendees will be entered into a drawing for[...]
Top Cow San Diego Comic Con Exclusives Kick Off With Cosplay Cover
Okay, so what are Top Cow doing, that you can only buy if you go to San Diego Comic Con and line up for hours? There's the cosplay variant above! There's the ultra-limited THINK TANK Volume 1 Hardcover, limited to 1000 with only the first 100 getting bookplated.   Limited to 200 is the mini-lithograph by Marc Silvestri,[...]
Before San Diego: Melina The Cosplayer
Endymion Mageto talked to Melina... My name is Melina and i'm from Rochester, NY but currently study in Sarasota, FL.  What was your first time at SDCC
Robert Williams Gets A Bitchin' Bust For San Diego Comic Con
A bust of Zap Comix' Robert Williams, Mr Bitchin, exclusively for San Diego Comic Con. One per person Unless of course you invent several pseudonyms. Straight from those Gentle Giants A bust of Zap Comix' Robert Williams, Mr Bitchin, exclusively for San Diego Comic Con. One per person Unless of course you invent several pseudonyms. [...]
Winter Is Coming To San Diego…
Exclusive to Dark Horse and San Diego Comic Con, a replica of the House Of Stark shield from Game Of Thrones. Limited to 1,200 copies, two per person, for $30 a pop, there will be lines outside the Dark Horse Comics booth #2615. Hopefully there won't be any massacre that might lead to a Red Comic Con.   [...]
Expect An Ultimate San Diego Comic Con. Possibly.
Well-sourced but reality has a habit of changing… San Diego Comic Con is expected to bring us the Matt Fraction/Inhumans news, as well as a couple of major Ultimate Universe announcements, one of which may see Brian Wood wrapping his Ultimate X-Men run towards the end of the year But if there is some finality to[...]
Here Comes San Diego Comic Con In Half An Hour
San Diego Comic-Con 2013 badges go on sale at 9:00 AM Pacific Time on Saturday February 16, 2013. Noon ET 5pm GMT. If you have your Member ID, you need to be on the site within seconds of that time to get into the queue to buy the tickets you want. Good luck And I'll see you there…   [...]
Hello Kitty Comic Books To Debut At San Diego Comic Con 2013
  And you thought My Little Pony sold a lot of comic books… Viz is about to start publishing Hello Kitty manga, with a series of original graphic novels featuring the uber-popular Sanrio mascot. A Hello Kitty single issue will also debut at San Diego Comic Con, with a cover by Jacob Chabot, and the comic drawn by[...]
Two Weeks Till San Diego Comic Con Ticket Time
It's time folks. Well, it will be in two weeks. At 9am PST, Noon ET, 5pm GMT, tickets will go on sale for San Diego Comic Con 2013. You will need your Member ID from Comic Con International You will need your URL link You will need to be as fast as lightning… Good luck. [...]
Move To San Diego, Become A Comic Book Editor, Live The Dream
This is a full-time position located in our San Diego, CA offices. Essential job responsibilities include: Manage 8-10 comic-book titles per month This includes management of all aspects of your titles' development, including but not limited to: Developing story ideas and proposals with writers, hire creative team and work with team to ensure deadlines are consistently met Ensuring licensor[...]
Can You Find $500 For A Flying Remote Controlled Superman For San Diego?
Since we ran the story about a Remote Controlled Flying Superman spotted in the wild, it has picked up rather with TV news getting involved; The designer is former Air Force test pilot Otto Dieffenbach, who is planning to sell this, as well as a Supergirl variant, for $500 each. How many will we expect to see[...]
How Magic Wind Will Be Blowing Across America
Last week we ran some news on the US version of the Italian comic Magic Wind from Epicenter Comics in San Diego. Now we have some idea of how they are planning to do it. Each of the 96 page black and white original Italian editions will be reprinted as three 32 page colour editions Which means,[...]
A Gravestone For Shel Dorf, The Founder Of Comic Con?
Shel Dorf basically founded the San Diego Comic Con, now a massive media event event, bringing in billions of dollars. Dying in 2009, he is buried in an unmarked grave in Home of Peace Cemetery. During the Detroit Fanfare convention, which hosts the Shel Dorf Awards, one group began raising money for a gravestone to commemorate the[...]
So Who Wants A Comics Industry Job In San Diego Then?
As I just said to my wife, "you know, if I applied for this job, I might just get it" to her response "we are not moving to San Diego just so it would be easier for you to go to Comic Con." She has a point. But if you disagree; IDW is actively seeking discussions with[...]