Category Archives: Convention-al

Con News: gear up for this weekend’s Baltimore Comic-Con w/all the 411!

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Denise

Alrighty folks – ’tis the week of Baltimore Comic-Con, and I’m stoked to get to the convention center this weekend!  I’ve got a wicked case of Con Crud from hitting Small Press Expo last weekend, but I’m hoping to at … Continue reading →

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Fest News: Small Press Expo sponsors Peirce, Telnaes and Lester at National Book Fest

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Denise

        Can’t wait for the DC area’s Small Press Expo, so you can get your comic creator fix?  Well you don’t have to – SPX is sponsoring three creators at this Saturday’s National Book Festival! I could … Continue reading →

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Con News: “The Defenders” Finn Jones and Jessica Henwick come to Baltimore Comic-Con!

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Denise

I love the Netflix Marvel Universe…okay, I wasn’t that impressed with the Iron Fist series.  Not because of the acting; that was great.  But because the screenwriting was absolutely abysmal.  I got whiplash from all the character motivational switcheroos, but … Continue reading →

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Ringo Awards announces David Petersen as keynote speaker!

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Denise

David Petersen makes some incredible comics.  Mouse Guard is absolutely awesome and you need to read it Right Now if you haven’t already gotten hooked. Now he’ll be the keynote speaker at the first ever Ringo Awards during Baltimore Comic-Con! … Continue reading →

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Con News: 170 new indie comics making their publishing debut at Small Press Expo

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Denise

Can’t wait to see what SPX has in store on the show floor?  Well, they know…and they’re giving you a small peek.  But with over 170 new titles hitting the ground running (er, lying there on the tables for you … Continue reading →

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Con News: Baltimore Comic-Con brings Bruce and Arthur from “Gotham” to Baltimore!

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Denise

That’s right y’all. David Mazouz (Bruce Wayne) and Sean Pertwee (Alfred Pennyworth) of Gotham are headed to this year’s Baltimore Comic-Con! I’ve been hooked on the crazy coolness of Gotham from episode one, and can’t wait to hear what it’s like … Continue reading →

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Con News: Small Press Expo announces Ignatz Award nominees!

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Denise

Award season y’all! Small Press Expo leaves the gate with their Ignatz Award nominees, and they’re gonna have their work cut out for ’em picking out the best ones… As always, it’s a bumper crop of amazing small press comics … Continue reading →

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Pony News: #BronyCon2017 wrapup!

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Denise

Okay, so this year’s BronyCon was an amazing and awesome gathering of friends, fans and shippers (SPARITY FTW!!!) as is just and right.  But it was also a chill way to hang with some fellow FOP (Friends Of Ponies) and … Continue reading →

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Con News: Baltimore Comic-Con brings back Wheatley and Hempel…adds even more guests!

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Denise

Walking around Baltimore Comic-Con is always a treat, but my favorite part?  Artist’s Alley.  It’s wonderful to see all the creators chatting with fans, and working on new pieces.  So I’m glad to see that Mark Wheatley (Titan’s Doctor Who series) … Continue reading →

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Con News: Balitmore Comic-Con welcomes Harry Potter artist Kazu Kibuishi!

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Denise

Well, BCC is at it again; this time they’re adding creator/artist Kazu Kibuishi to their Kids Love Comics Pavillion!  Those amazing new Harry Potter covers?  HIM.  And those new covers are able to stand side-by-side with the amazing work Mary GrandPré … Continue reading →

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