PROJECT: Comic Con - St. Louis - Adam Kubert, Ethan Van Sciver, & more

[Epic Conventions]

Hey Kids! Proud to announce to our next convention is set for Saturday & Sunday September 18th & 19th, 2010.

We have a great Guest List set up.

Special Guest: Adam Kubert (Saturday Only)
Ethan Van Sciver - artist Flash:Rebirth
Fred Van Lente -writer Incredible Hercules
Jamal Igle - artist Supergirl
Phil Hester - artist Green Arrow
Dennis Calero - artist X-Men Noir
Kenneth Rocafort - artist Astonishing Tales
Ryan Ottley - artist Invincible
Joshua Dysart - writer Unknown Soldier
Hoawrd Chaykin
Greg Horn
Gary Friedrich - creator of Ghost Rider
and lots more

Plus we'll be having a silent auction for charity, as well as a raffle to buy one of four headsketches of the character of your choice by Adam Kubert.

So check us out at www.projectcomiccon.com and we hope to see you at the show.

[Corey A.]

I'm so there.

Just noticed the Ande Parks background is one of my commissions. Very cool!

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I'm so there.

Just noticed the Ande Parks background is one of my commissions. Very cool!

Which one? I just grabbed stuff off google...I'll remove it if you want me to.

[Shane W]

This is good news!!!

[Corey A.]

Which one? I just grabbed stuff off google...I'll remove it if you want me to.

No problem at all. I was looking at the guest list & just noticed it.

Question on the Kubert sketches. You buy the raffle tickets then if your number gets drawn, you make the donation for the $200. Just wanted to make sure I was reading that right.

http://www.comicartfans.com/Images/Category_23277/subcat_57568/hester.jpg

[Jew Mafia]

Looks like I will finally be making my return trip to St Louis this fall.

[Epic Conventions]

Question on the Kubert sketches. You buy the raffle tickets then if your number gets drawn, you make the donation for the $200. Just wanted to make sure I was reading that right.


Sorry for the delayed response...yes you got it right. Adam will draw any character you want. Buy as many raffle tickets as you want, you can win more then once, all the money (tickets and cost of the sketches) will all go to charity.

Oh and Registration is now open as is link to the Hotel that is giving us special rates for the show and running a shuttle to and from the show all day both days.

[edwardmblake]

No problem at all. I was looking at the guest list & just noticed it.

Question on the Kubert sketches. You buy the raffle tickets then if your number gets drawn, you make the donation for the $200. Just wanted to make sure I was reading that right.

http://www.comicartfans.com/Images/Category_23277/subcat_57568/hester.jpg


Someone broke Galactus' pinky.

[andeparks]

Someone broke Galactus' pinky.

Someone also broke your ability to not act like a douche.

Anj

[Epic Conventions]

Someone also broke your ability to not act like a douche.

Anj

:rofl:

Ande Parks is another of the wonderful guests who agreed to turn out for the show! Writer, Artist, Inker, Letterer, Colorist, and defender of Phil Hester's virtue...yep he does it all!

[kojak]

i'll be there. i should have a couple more star wars books out by then, so i'm pretty jazzed.

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i'll be there. i should have a couple more star wars books out by then, so i'm pretty jazzed.

Awesome Brian! Glad to hear Dark Horse is keeping you working.

[Corey A.]

Someone also broke your ability to not act like a douche.

Anj


:rofl:

Ande Parks is another of the wonderful guests who agreed to turn out for the show! Writer, Artist, Inker, Letterer, Colorist, and defender of Phil Hester's virtue...yep he does it all!

That's our Ande! :rofl:

[kojak]

yeah, randy has had me drawing star wars pretty much every day since june. thanks again for bringing him into town last year!

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yeah, randy has had me drawing star wars pretty much every day since june. thanks again for bringing him into town last year!

It's our pleasure bud! Just save space on your sketch list for my book. ;)

This year Avatar Press is coming out (they are accepting submissions but not actually reviewing at the con).

And Top Cow Entertainment is coming out. They will be reviewing at the con.

[ijschimel]

More guest announcements soon so stay tuned!!!

[Richard Pace]

Someone also broke your ability to not act like a douche.

Anj

No, I think making a little fun of an obvious drawing error falls under acting like a dick.

He'd have been a douche if he made fun of the artists who made the error.

~R

[Rich Lozano]

More guest announcements soon so stay tuned!!!

awesome! can't wait

[Ziolko]

I'm going to look into getting a table, for all 3 of you who would be excited about that. :)

[Ultimate Lurker]

I may have to try and make this. Some good talent. Dysart is putting out one of my favorite books.

[Jew Mafia]

I'm going to look into getting a table, for all 3 of you who would be excited about that. :)

:rock:

[Run-BMC]

No, I think making a little fun of an obvious drawing error falls under acting like a dick.

He'd have been a douche if he made fun of the artists who made the error.

~R

Nah... it's kind of in douche territory. Not so much in the making fun of the error, so much as making fun of someone's commission.

Nothing wrong with saying the new Honda Accord's headlights look ugly, but only a douche takes one look at your new Accord and the only thing they say, completely unsolicited, is, "The headlights look ugly."

[Shane W]

Looks like I will finally be making my return trip to St Louis this fall.


Oh boy.. Perhaps we can catch a Cardinals game, it may be the only opportunity you get to see a pennant chase!

:D

[Chris McCarver]

Definitely going, definitely getting a table if at all possible. This is more than likely gonna be my only comics convention this year (the only one I'm gonna be working at, anyway).

[ijschimel]

I may have to try and make this. Some good talent. Dysart is putting out one of my favorite books.

Joshua's a hell of a nice guy and you'll have a blast talking with him ark keeper. He's a friend of mine and one of the nicer people I have the pleasure of knowing.

[ijschimel]

Oh boy.. Perhaps we can catch a Cardinals game, it may be the only opportunity you get to see a pennant chase!

Looks like the Cardinals ARE in town that weekend Shane. They play San Diego at 6:15 Saturday the 18th. Figured I'd look it up on their website for you. Don't know about the pennant chase thing, we should have the division wrapped up by then! Now are we a full service Con or what?

[ijschimel]

Everyone stay tuned to our website, we should have an update with another major guest announcement in the next few days!!

[ijschimel]

The official Project: ComicCon 2 website has been updated with additional guests we have recently confirmed. Visit our website and see the new guest announcement for the latest round of talent we have added to the show!!!

[Epic Conventions]

We're proud to announce that Top Cow will be sending their publisher Philip Sablik out to our show to review portfolios and talk with the fans about all that Top Cow has going on.

We had 2 success stories last year when Dark Horse came out, one gentleman, Brian Koschak (who posts here), was given 3 issues of a Star Wars comic to draw and has since been given MORE issues by Dark Horse.

Brian got the job because he is incredibly talented and he followed Dark Horse's submission guidelines to a T. All we did was get him the exposure to the right people (but that's enough for us to make us toot our own horn and to be proud of Brian's success).

So artists get your portfolios ready. And have some extra copies ready to give to Avatar Press (they won't be reviewing at the show, but WILL be accepting submissions).

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;-)

[Jew Mafia]

oh boy.. Perhaps we can catch a cardinals game, it may be the only opportunity you get to see a pennant chase!

:d

1985!!!

[Shane W]

So when are tickets being sent out?

[Epic Conventions]

Two Exciting Announcements:

Mound City Auctions (http://www.moundcityauctions.com) will be holding their next comicbook auction inside of the con.

Two new guest announcements: Howard Chaykin and Greg Horn



Shane W - you should of gotten instructions when you purchased the tickets. I'll send you a PM with what to do.

[Epic Conventions]

CGC will be at the show.

[ijschimel]

Hey everyone. We have an update on the guests for Project: ComicCon 2!!! First the bad news. Unfortunately due to personal commitments, David LaFuente will not be able to attend. However, we have 2 very exciting additions. We are thrilled to announce that the legendary Howard Chaykin has agreed to appear both days. Howard is very enthusiastic about returning to St. Louis and we look forward to him coming. Second, Greg Horn will attend as well. Greg is known for his extraordinary painting abilities but he's pretty good with a pencil as well. And we may not be done yet so make sure you visit our website for additional updates. We feel that with the addition of CGC and with Mound City Auctions holding their next auction within our convention it will definitely be a show to not miss!!!

[Epic Conventions]

Just wanted to bump this.

So who's gonna come out?

[Chris McCarver]

Just wanted to bump this.

So who's gonna come out?

Coming. Got an Artist's Alley table. Got a self-pub comic to debut. And maybe, just maybe, I can finally talk about the BIG thing.

[Shane W]

Coming. Got an Artist's Alley table. Got a self-pub comic to debut. And maybe, just maybe, I can finally talk about the BIG thing.

Cardinals game?

[Chris McCarver]

Cardinals game?

Doubtful, but I very much appreciate the invite.

[Shane W]

Just a heads up to people, the location of this is not really near any public transportation. So you're looking at renting a car or taking a cab from the airport/hotel. The way it's set-up, walking is not an option either.

[Jew Mafia]

Cardinals game?

Corey and I are in, we'll be coming down on Friday, probably get there mid-afternoonish. So either the game that night or after the con on Saturday would be cool.

[Shane W]

Corey and I are in, we'll be coming down on Friday, probably get there mid-afternoonish. So either the game that night or after the con on Saturday would be cool.


The last time I talked to Doug, he was iffy if he's making it or not.

[Epic Conventions]

Just a heads up to people, the location of this is not really near any public transportation. So you're looking at renting a car or taking a cab from the airport/hotel. The way it's set-up, walking is not an option either.

Actually there is a Metro bus that drops off just up on the corner. I'll have to get the number and a link to their schedule.

Also if your staying at the hotel that's offering us a special rate, they will be running a shuttle to and from the hotel to the event during convention hours on both Saturday and Sunday.

[Epic Conventions]

It's finally official. CGC will be at the convention.

Info Here. (http://projectcomiccon.com/?p=1218)

[Epic Conventions]

Kenneth Rocafort just sent us the sweetest graphic! We're hoping to use it for T-shirts and prints at the show. I'll post it soon as I get the all clear, but it is awesome!

[ijschimel]

We are happy to announce that Project: ComicCon 2 in conjunction with Peter Coogan of the Institute for Comics Studies will be conducting several panels on Saturday. These panels will take place in Room 4 . The schedule is as follows:

10:00-11:00: Heroes Ain’t Superheroes: Patrolling the Borders of the Superhero Genre - Spend 60 minutes with Peter Coogan of the Institute for Comics Studies as he discusses why the NBC show Heroes, despite appearances to the contrary, is not a superhero show and how it fundamentally misses the essence of the superhero genre. Arguments welcome!

11:15-12:30: Focus on Fred VanLente and Joshua Dysart - David Olsen of Saint Louis University moderates 75 minutes with two of the top writers in comics today.

1:00-2:15: Focus on Howard Chaykin - Alex Boney of the University of Central Missouri moderates a 75 minute focus on the work of this comic book legend. After an overview of his amazing career, Mr. Chaykin will then answer any questions you might have on his past, present and future projects.

2:45-3:45: Sequential Art and Storytelling - Sequential Art and Storytelling - Daniel F. Yezbick of St. Louis Community College – Forest Park explores George Carlson’s surreal mixture of visual and rhetorical puns in his comics, puzzles, and games. Kristy Boney of University of Central Missouri discusses the fine lines between the sensational, the vulgar, and the true in comics that represent painful cultural and historical memories like the Holocaust.

4:00-5:00: Comics and Literature - Pam Garvey of St. Louis Community College – Meramec suggests how the superhero can be a salient figure in contemporary poetry. Anita Hagerman of Washington University examines the use of Shakespeare and his plays in comics, and how the presence of the Bard both interrogates and reinforces the idea of the literary canon.

Seating for all of the above events will be extremely limited so if you would like to attend one or all of them, there are two ways to sign up. To register online simply send an email to jay.schimel@epicconventions.com with your name and the panels you would like to attend. If there are seats remaining the day of the show we will post sign up sheets outside room 4 when the convention opens at 9am on Saturday. So make sure you either email or get there early and sign up if you would like to attend!
*Please note that times are subject to change.

[ijschimel]

We are happy to announce the Sunday schedule also to be held in room 4. As with the Saturday panels, you may sign up in one of two ways. First off, send an email to jay.schimel@epicconventions.com. If any seats remain the day of the show then a sign up sheet will be posted outside the room. The schedule for Sunday is as follows:

1:00-2:15: After the Pencils: The Art of Inking with Ande Parks - Ande Parks conducts a workshop for all of you aspiring inkers. This 75 minute workshop will feature Ande providing direct access to his knowledge and skills from his many years in the comic book industry. He will provide high quality blueline prints to be inked at the workshop. They will be inked live with Ande moving around the room giving pointers. Those of you interested in attending will need to bring your own inking supplies. Ande has recommended the following supplies for the workshop:
1 Faber Castell Pitt Artist Pen, Black, Fine Nib Pen
1 Faber Castell Pitt Artist Pen, Black, Brush Nib

Because this workshop will be so hands-on it will be limited to only 20 participants.
We also ask that because this is a hands on workshop that only those with a true interest in developing their own artistic skills or have an interest in a profession in the field of comic book art ask to attend.

2:45-3:45: Focus on Dennis Calero - Spend 60 minutes with the artist of Doctor Solar, X-Men Noir, X-Factor, Supergirl & the Legion of Super Heroes and scores of variant covers as he discusses his new web comic Devil Inside and answers your questions.

[Corey A.]

I can't wait for this show....Hurry up already!

[Epic Conventions]

Recently added: Artist Patrick Gleason of Green Lantern Corps, Robin, and Batman and Robin.

Avatar Press will be doing an exclusive cover for Alan Moore's Neonomicon #1 for us.

Our Panels and Workshops for the show have been posted.

[Jew Mafia]

I can't wait for this show....Hurry up already!

Should be fun, I'm looking forward to it. Looks like we're going to catch the Cards game Friday night.

[Epic Conventions]

Colorist Moose Bauman was recently added. (Green Lantern, Green Lantern:Rebirth, Green Lantern Corps, Green Lantern Corps Recharge, Action Comics, Batman:City of Light and lots of other titles...these are just some of the longest runs)

[ijschimel]

Just announced!!! Check out this amazing print done for us by the one and only Howard Chaykin (who will be a guest at the con.) It will be available as a printed and limited to 100 numbered copies. All proceeds go to our two charities, Equality Now and Susan G. Komen Foundation. Make sure you get one while it lasts and have Howard sign it! To view the print go to our website at www.projectcomiccon.com!!

[LtMarvel]

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What are the hours for your show?

[ijschimel]

It was a false warning about us being an attack site Lt. Marvel. Google emailed us that they rescinded it. If you google us now you will see it is no longer there.

[Chris McCarver]

It was a false warning about us being an attack site Lt. Marvel. Google emailed us that they rescinded it. If you google us now you will see it is no longer there.

Whew. Scare a guy...

[Shane W]

Any chance to get an artists alley map or listing?

[Epic Conventions]

Shane I'll be posting that tomorrow. It's not a HUGE place. Very easy to find where stuff is at.

[Shane W]

Shane I'll be posting that tomorrow. It's not a HUGE place. Very easy to find where stuff is at.


Oh, I figured that, I was just trying to plan my spending a bit. Thanks for the heads-up.

[BenC (formerly Ape-X)]

I might make the 4 hour drive up for this. Depends on how much of the book is done for showin' off...
Sounds like a great time!

[BClayMoore]

I was all but unaware of this show until some local folks started asking about it.

Looks great! I'll have to check into it next time.

-BCM

[Jew Mafia]

Corey and I have arrived, let the festivities begin!

[Nick Graham]

After four hours on I-44 and 45 minutes in rush hour on 270, I have arrived. Found out on the way up there is a WWE house show at the Scot Trade Center tomorrow night as well.

[Chris McCarver]

I'm in Artist Room #1 seated across from Howard Chaykin (!) if any of the Jinxworld faithful wanna drop in and say hi.

[Jew Mafia]

Pics from the show...

Artist extraordinaire all around peach of a guy, Jeremy Haun.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/simon7821/St%20Louis/SSPX1174.jpg

Incredible Kenneth Rocafort
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/simon7821/St%20Louis/SSPX1171.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/simon7821/St%20Louis/SSPX1165.jpg

Very cool Ryan Ottley
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/simon7821/St%20Louis/SSPX1169.jpg

Rockin Rick Burchett
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/simon7821/St%20Louis/SSPX1167.jpg

More to come soon.

[Corey A.]

Ahhh good times. Anyone know how well the silent auction pieces did?

[Jew Mafia]

Ahhh good times. Anyone know how well the silent auction pieces did?

I'm curious too.

Did you get home at a reasonable time dude?

[Rich Lozano]

it was a nice little con

[Corey A.]

I'm curious too.

Did you get home at a reasonable time dude?

About 10:30 or so. Man that was a long drive home but totally worth it!

[NewCastle Comics]

Hey guys. We are spending a day or two recovering and sorting everything out.
I will put up the silent auction total on Thursday, and we'll start putting some pics and videos on the website, soon.

Thanks for coming out to the show!

[NewCastle Comics]

OK- looks like the silent auction raised just under $1,000.00!



Thanks to everyone that contributed!