BUCKEYE COMIC CON

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Buckeye Hall of Fame Café, 1421 Olentangy River Rd.,

COLUMBUS, OHIO

Hours: 10am-4pm

Admission: $3.00, Age Six & Under FREE

GUESTS:

Kevin Leen - Small Print & Role Playing Game artist

Tony Miello - Mr. Happy Pants Comics, Small Print Publisher

Sean Forney - Savage Mind Comic Studio see www.smcomics.com 

Brett Pinson - Small Print Artist

Jason Moody- Small Print Creator

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(2-23-09) -  Atomic Indie Art Comix Show

DATES: March 6 – March 29, 2009

OPENING RECEPTION: March 6, 2009, 6:00pm -9:00pm

LOCATION: Crimson Cup Coffee Shop, 4541 N. High Street

CONTACT: Max Ink, Executive Director, Sunday Comix,  - mail.max.ink@gmail.com

Atomic Indie Art Comix Show

COLUMBUS, OH —“The Atomic Indie Comix Show,” an exhibition of comic book pages and comic strips by six members of local cartoonists' group Sunday Comix, will be on display throughout the month of March at Clintonville's Crimson Cup Coffee Shop, located at 4541 N. High Street. The show kicks off on Friday, March 6 with a reception with the artists that begins at the Laughing Ogre comic book store at 4258 N. High Street at 4 PM, and then moves to Crimson Cup at 6 PM, continuing until 9 PM. In addition to viewing the artwork on display, those who attend the reception will have the opportunity to contribute panels to an ongoing “jam comic strip”.

“There's an independent-minded, artistic vibe in Columbus and our group has tapped into that,” says Max Ink, Sunday Comix Executive Director. “The writers and artists of our group each have something unique to say and choose to express it through the art of comics. We encourage individuality and artistic discovery over conforming to the standards and norms of American commercial comics.”

The participating Sunday Comix artists express their individuality through a wide range of styles and genres in comics and cartoon art. All have had their work featured in various local publications, including the Short North Gazette and Columbus Alive! Matt Wyatt's editorial cartoons have appeared in area weeklies since 2003. Sue Olcott's “Onion City” is featured every month in the e-magazine Naked Sunfish, and Ray Tomczak's “Wasted Potential” has been appearing weekly on-line for over two years. Columbus College of Art and Design graduate Jonathon Riddle is currently collaborating with Columbus State teacher Terry Eisel on a graphic novel set in World War II era Czechoslovakia. Rich Watson, whose webcomic “City Mouse Goes West” chronicles his move from New York City to Columbus, was recently profiled by the Columbus Dispatch, and Max Ink's comic, “Blink,” has been declared both “charming” and “worth its weight in gold” by Rick Allen of The Other Paper.

Sunday Comix was founded by Max Ink in 2003 in order to create a sense of community among local comics artist and to promote the artform to the general public. The group meets the third Sunday of each month at the Upper Arlington Public Library. In addition, a spin-off group, Wednesday Comix, gathers on Wednesday evenings at Crimson Cup. All are welcome to attend the meetings of the group. Previously, the group has shown its work at Kafé Kerouac, near the OSU campus, and at the Gallery Upstairs, above the Short North's Surly Girl Saloon.

The local opening of “The Atomic Indie Comix Show” coincides with the nationwide release of the movie “Watchmen”, based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons named by Time magazine as one of the Top 100 Novels of All Time. “Watchmen” is the latest in a spate of comics inspired films that, along with the increasing visibility of graphic novels in bookstores, have helped to bring comics back into the cultural mainstream.

(2-23-09) - Celebrate Will Eisner Week

The first week of March will mark the inaugural Will Eisner Week, a celebration of Will Eisner's legacy in graphic novel literacy and free expression. A collaborative project of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, The Will & Ann Eisner Family Foundation, and a variety of comics institutions, Will Eisner Week is chaired by the Minneapolis College of Art and Design's Assistant Professor Barbara Schulz. Will Eisner Week will be celebrated this year from March 1 to March 7, commemorating the 92nd anniversary of Eisner's birth.

Will Eisner Week is intended as an ongoing celebration that will promote graphic novel literacy, free speech awareness, and the legacy of Eisner himself to a broad audience.

This first annual celebration is themed "The Spirit of A Legend," examining Will Eisner's seminal Spirit comic, as well as the spirit inherent in his work that has inspired generations of comic readers and artists. This theme will be explored at events in Minneapolis at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, in Savannah at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and in New York City.

In addition to events, a variety of academic papers and group activity assignments are available on WillEisner.com.

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PACKRAT Comics

Saturday, February 7, 2009

10am-7pm

Over 2500 SQ FT of Space added to Packrat

thousands of comics only $1.00 each!

Great Comics at Bargain Basement Prices!

www.packratcomics.com 

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 (01-13-09) - Gen Con LLC announced today that the US Bankruptcy Court of Western Washington has confirmed the company’s plan of reorganization and approved the company’s rejection of a hostile takeover bid.

“This is bright day for us”, said Adrian Swartout, CEO of Gen Con. “The entire team is looking forward to 2009 and continuing our growth as a stronger, more focused company. Our emergence from Chapter 11 is a testament to the skill and perseverance of our employees and the strength of the phenomenal Gen Con brand. Everyone here is excited to begin working outside of Chapter 11.”

Since filing for bankruptcy protection in February of 2008, Gen Con has significantly reduced its expenses and increased its cash position. The company’s cash flow is positive and prospects have never looked better. Under the confirmed plan, Gen Con will pay all of it creditors in full over time and will continue to operate. A three-member Advisory Committee will assist the company and its board, and Peter Adkison will retain ownership. “This is an extremely successful case,” said Shelly Crocker of Crocker Kuno, Gen Con’s bankruptcy attorney, “largely due to the efforts of Ms. Swartout and her team, and the cooperation of the Creditors’ Committee.”

Gen Con Indy 2009 will prove to be one of the best shows yet with thousands of events and hundreds of exhibitors. Gen Con attendees can expect to see all of their favorite programs such as the Costume Contest, Auction, Art Show, Family Fun Pavilion, eGame Arena and much more!

http://www.gencon.com 

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^{THE AKRON CANTON COMIC CONVENTION}

^{SUNDAY, JANUARY 25th, 2009}

^{10 am to 4 pm}

^{Admission Only $3.00, Age 6 & Under Free.}

^{New Location - CHAPPARELL’S COMMUNITY CENTER}

^{2418 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44319}

^{1 Mile North of I-77 and Exit #120.}

^{Guest Artists:  STRATOS, Sean Forney, Michael Watson, Ren Mckinzie, Kevin Leen, Don Pedicini Jr., Brett Pinson, AJ Menden, Tony Miello & MORE!}

^{FREE COMIC TO 1st 50 PAID ADMISSIONS!}

^{HOURLY DOOR PRIZES!   FREE PARKING!}

^{THE BEST DEALERS AND COLLECTORS IN THE MIDWEST!}

Dealer Booths Still available. Contact: Jeff Harper, jeff@harpercomics.com or 330-499-6056 or check out the web-site:  www.harpercomics.com 

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(01-04-09) - BBC News - Matt Smith has been named as the actor who will take over from David Tennant in Doctor Who - making him the youngest actor to take on the role.

At 26, Smith is three years younger than Peter Davison when he signed up to play the fifth Doctor in 1981.

Smith will first appear on TV screens as the 11th Doctor in 2010.

He was cast over Christmas and will begin filming for the fifth series of Doctor Who in the summer.

Tennant is filming four specials in 2009.

Smith was named as Tennant's replacement in Saturday's edition of Doctor Who Confidential on BBC One.

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(12-25-08) - The Hollywood Reporter - The judge presiding over Fox's suit against Warners over the latter's "Watchmen" release has issued a ruling that Fox has a copyright stake in the Zack Snyder action pic.

"Fox owns a copyright interest consisting of, at the very least, the right to distribute the 'Watchmen' motion picture," judge Gary Feess said in the ruling.

The preliminary ruling throws a monkey wrench into Warners' planned March release of the Legendary Pictures-produced movie. Fox and Warners had been prepping for a Jan. 20 trial date, but the ruling could force Warners to settle -- likely in the form of payment -- if it hopes to go ahead with the release.

Fox developed the project but eventually passed; "Watchmen also moved around to other studios before Warners picked it up and greenlit it. The tale is based on Alan Moore's serial about a band of heroes.

A more detailed order clarifying the status of a potential release is expected to be issued shortly.

A trial was expected to pit two studios in a rare public showdown. 

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