Category Archives: Convention-al

@BronyCon 2015: Sunday Wrap-up — cosplay, Michael Dobson!

Ahh, the final day of ‘con.  Always an exhausting day, but that’s only because you had so much fun.  Right?  (Hey you — I understand hangovers.  But we’re not talking afterparties right now.) Gotta admit I was torched by Sunday … Continue reading

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@Bronycon 2015: Saturday shenanigans – de Lancie, Sheridan, comics team!

Day two, and as any ‘con goer knows, this is the big day.  Folks are usually off work and/or school, and have nothing going on the next day.  So let’s party!  The cosplayers were spectacular, so much so that I’ll … Continue reading

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@BronyCon 2015: Friday findings

I survived the Brony Bar Trot (more on that awesomeness later), and headed out first thing in the morning to get a few things done before the ‘con.  So now I can see noises y’all.  But I’m not too tired … Continue reading

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Small Press Expo welcomes Scott McCloud, Bill Griffith, Kathryn Immonen!

If you’re a fan of comics, you’ve definitely heard of Scott McCloud.  I love How to Understand Comics, as well as his other how-to books.  And who doesn’t love Bill Griffith’s Zippy the Pinhead?  As an 80s gal, I know I … Continue reading

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Baltimore Comic-Con: Finch, Kitson, Ostrander, Van Sciver, and Wrightson!

Just a quick & dirty here, as these well known folks are sure to draw a crowd.  I can’t wait to get my tush into a seat if there’s a panel coming… Finch, Kitson, Ostrander, Van Sciver, and Wrightson in … Continue reading

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#BCC2015 News: Hero Initiative Announces Baltimore Comic-Con 2015 Line-Up

I love it when ‘cons do charitable stuff. And The Hero Initiative is a Good Thing: In late 2000, a consortium of comic publishers came up with the idea to create a financial safety net for comic creators, much in … Continue reading

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Harvey Awards announced: check out the full list of nominees here!

Afterlife with Archie! Battlepug! Girls with Slingshots! Mouse Guard! Saga! And those are just a few of the nominees for this year’s Harvey Awards! Yes, I have my favorites, even from this stellar list o’ noms. I’m hoping Babs Tarr … Continue reading

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Sinister 2: red-band trailer and SDCC info!

Hello creepytime! Sinister was a pretty cool scare flick, and if the red-band trailer for Sinister 2 is any indication, this sequel should pack a few gut-punches too. Here’s the synopsis: The sequel to the 2012 sleeper hit horror movie. … Continue reading

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Baltimore: Celebrate Batman Day with Snyder, Tynion, Pak, and Tomasi

Y’know what? I’ma let this press release speak for itself. Because BATMAN DAY Y’ALL. And what a fantastic lineup. Man, I hope there’ll be a special Batman Day panel…I’ll be front-n-center for that. Celebrate Batman Day with Snyder, Tynion, Pak, … Continue reading

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Small Press Expo Announces Kate Beaton, Luke Pearson and Noelle Stevenson to Celebrate SPX’s 21st Birthday

I’ll let this release do all the heavy lifting, as they do an excellent job discussing their newest guests for this year’s SPX.  (September 19th & 20th, 2015.  Mark your calendars, small-press comics fans!) But if you’ve never read Hark! … Continue reading

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