The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo hit the Windy City again this past weekend, and ASM once again had a great time! We had no idea Valyrian Steel was going to exhibit at the show, which is odd seeing as we are huge “Game of Thrones” fans and pretty much follow everything they post on Facebook. However, our lack of foreknowledge proved to give us quite the surprise when we walked past their booth on the way to get lunch and immediately were stopped in our tracks by all the pretties. On hand were their new Unsullied helm and Loras’ helm as well as their
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C2E2 2014 – The Kosart Atelier Booth
One of the more interesting interactive booths we saw was for the Kosart Atelier School for Entertainment Arts . This school teaches all aspects of effects art, including make-up, mask making and resin bust making. Their display not only had some examples of their work, but artists were busy sculpting right in front of you. They even were applying makeup and mask effects to people (although I’m not sure if they were con attendees or other artists.) Had time allowed I could have stayed at their booth for hours. Check out the pictures!
Continue readingC2E2 2014 – The Diamond Select Toys Booth
The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo hit the Windy City again this past weekend, and ASM once again had a great time! One of the places we made sure to see was Diamond Select Toys. Although we missed Zach Oat while we were there, we got some great pictures of the display! On hand were some awesome new Minimates, including the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Minimates, TMNT banks were also on display, as was a battle damaged Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man bank.
Continue readingBOOM! Studios Announces C2E2 Booth, Talent, and Exclusives
April 22, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA – Comic book and graphic novel publisher BOOM! Studios announced today it will exhibit at Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) in Chicago, Illinois, from April 25-27. At C2E2, which will be held in the South Building at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, BOOM! Studios can be found at booth number 616. They will host the following creators at the booth all weekend: Caleb Monroe (PEANUTS, STEED AND MRS. PEEL) Jeff Dyer (PEANUTS) Michael Alan Nelson (DAY MEN, 28 DAYS LATER, PROTOCOL: ORPHANS) Paul Jenkins (FAIRY QUEST, DEATHMATCH, REVELATIONS) In addition, the following signings at the booth are scheduled: FRIDAY, April 25 4-5 p.m. James
Continue readingDark Horse at WonderCon 2014 – Dark Horse to Publish “Venture Bros.” Art Book
DARK HORSE TO PUBLISH THE ART OF THE VENTURE BROS. HIT CARTOON SERIES GOES BEHIND THE SCENES! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ANAHEIM, CA—As rumored at San Diego Comic-Con 2013, Dark Horse Books proudly announces it will publish The Art of The Venture Bros.! This massive coffee table book includes original artwork, character designs, storyboards, painted backgrounds, and props from every episode of The Venture Bros. to date, with accompanying commentary on the development of the series from cocreators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer! Check out the earliest sketches of all your favorite Venture Bros. characters and the genesis of the ideas that became some of the show’s
Continue readingDark Horse at WonderCon 2014 – Abnett & Culbard Premiere “Dark Ages”
ABNETT & CULBARD PREMIERE DARK AGES! Kingdom of Heaven meets Starship Troopers in new comic series! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ANAHEIM, CA—Dark Horse Comics is pleased to debut Dark Ages, another cosmic thrill ride from Guardians of the Galaxy’s Dan Abnett! The creators of Vertigo’s The New Deadwardians, Dan Abnett and I.N.J. Culbard, deliver medieval sci-fi action in Dark Ages! The medieval world is locked in war. As a godless mercenary company slogs across Europe in search of sustenance and coin, they encounter a demonic force born not of hell, but of somewhere else entirely! Check out the exclusive interview with Dan Abnett on Comic Book Resources! Praise for Dan Abnett and
Continue readingDark Horse at WonderCon 2014 – Puryear and Alexander’s “Concrete Park” Returns
TONY PURYEAR AND ERIKA ALEXANDER’S CONCRETE PARK RETURNS WITH HARDCOVER AND NEW SERIES! A Best American Comics 2013 selection! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ANAHEIM, CA—With overwhelming fan support and critical success in Dark Horse Presents, Tony Puryear and Erika Alexander’s Concrete Park is slated for a new miniseries this fall! When young Earth outcasts are exiled to “Scare City,” a vast outpost on a distant desert planet, they must find a path to redemption or be destroyed by their own violence. Concrete Park, a dark, sexy sci-fi saga by Tony Puryear (screenwriter of Eraser) and Erika Alexander (Living Single), is filled with unforgettable protagonists, a colorful supporting cast, redemption, romance, and
Continue readingBoreanaz, Fillion, Goldberg, Lloyd Headline Celebrity Guests At Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
Karen Gillan, Karl Urban, Evan Peters, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Five WWE® Standouts, Top Comics Creators At Pop Culture Festival At Pennsylvania Convention Center PHILADELPHIA, April 22, 2014 – David Boreanaz (“Bones,” “Angel”), Nathan Fillion (“Castle,”Serenity), Whoopi Goldberg (“The View,” Sister Act), Christopher Lloyd (“Taxi,” Back to the Future), Karen Gillan (“Doctor Who,” Guardians of the Galaxy) and Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead,” Boondock Saints) are among the celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, June 19-22 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. It is the eighth of 16 events in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known comics artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and
Continue readingOh, Doctor! Matt Smith, Karen Gillan To Attend Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con
Dual Photo Ops Sunday, May 4 ‘Eleventh Doctor’ In ‘Doctor Who’ Series To Appear Sunday, May 4; ‘Amy Pond’ Actress Saturday And Sunday Morning, May 3-4 At Inaugural Pop Culture Festival At Minneapolis Convention Center MINNEAPOLIS, April 21, 2014 – Matt Smith, who recently completed an acclaimed four-year run as the 11th incarnation of the Doctor in the landmark British television series “Doctor Who,” and Karen Gillan, who portrayed “Amy Pond,” will appear at the inaugural Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con. Gillan will attend on Saturday, May 3, and the morning of Sunday, May 4, while Smith is scheduled to appear on Sunday. Both will
Continue readingDark Horse Announces C2E2 2014 Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | MILWAUKIE, OR— Dark Horse Comics is headed to Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2014 in Chicago this weekend! Join us for free signings by visiting Dark Horse at booth #619 and come see our panels! Details are below! Free comics, prints, or posters will be available at each signing. There will also be items available for sale. Certain restrictions may apply. Please note that signings will be ticketed or capped as needed. All events are subject to change. Comics featuring C2E2 exclusive variant covers are available in limited quantities. All proceeds from the convention variant of The Witcher will benefit Sharon and Stan Sakai.
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