Archive for August, 2015
Cancellation – Arthur Adams
by thomtrainor on Aug.28, 2015, under Announcements, Guests
We regret to announce that previously scheduled guest, Arthur Adams has had to cancel DragonCon. Hopefully, he will be able to join us next year.
Guests 2015 – Artist Spotlight 7
by thomtrainor on Aug.28, 2015, under Artist Spotlight
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by thomtrainor on Aug.27, 2015, under Comics and Pop Art Exclusives
Look at the great DragonCon exclusives for sale from Brian Pulido!
Lady Death: Chaos Rules #1 –
Hellfire Edition. ALL NEW.
Lady Death – resurrected! Story: Brian Pulido.
Art: Dheeraj Verma. Color:Â Sabine Rich.
Cover illustrated by Richard Ortiz. Colored by Sanju Nivangune.
Limited to 99Â serially numbered copies.
This edition comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of
Authenticity. $20.00.
Lady Death: Dragon Queen Print. 11 x 17. Glossy cardstock.
Illustrated by DragonCon guest Jamie Tyndall.
Limited to 200 Serial numbered copies. $20.00
Guests 2015 – Spotlight 6
by thomtrainor on Aug.27, 2015, under Artist Spotlight
Kelly Yates
George Perez
Derek Yaniger
Comfort Love & Adam Withers
Micheal Gordon & Capn’ Cutler
Bob Burden
MARCH – Limited Edition DragonCon print with John Lewis
by thomtrainor on Aug.27, 2015, under Announcements, Comics and Pop Art Exclusives
In addition to Andrew Aydin and John Lewis being in attendance for another panel and signing appearance, look for a Dragon Con-exclusive limited edition March art print to be released at table TBL14 in Comics & Pop Artists Alley during Dragon Con 2015.
Released in two separate editions, fans will not want to miss the opportunity to add this beautiful commemorative print to their collections.
20 Signed & Numbered felt prints, suitable for framing, will be available for $20 each.
In addition, there will be a matte finish version, full bleed, available for $5
The print will come signed by both Andrew Aydin & Congressman John Lewis.
Guests 2015 – Spotlight 5
by thomtrainor on Aug.26, 2015, under Artist Spotlight
Brenden Fletcher
John Lewis & Andrew Aydin
Alex Konat
Dean Motter
Jennie Breeden
Tom Heintjes
Yale Stewart
Guests 2015 – Spotlight 4
by thomtrainor on Aug.25, 2015, under Artist Spotlight
Matt Fraction
Mike S. Miller
Bob Camp
Joe Benitez
Jamie Tyndall
Jeremy Whitley
Georges Jeanty
Andy Price
2015 Programming – Full Weekend 9/3 – 9/7 (updated on 8/31)
by thomtrainor on Aug.22, 2015, under Announcements, Programming
Thursday, September 3
7:00PM Preview/ Meet Up
Friday, September 4
10:00AM The State of Superhero Cinema – A discussion with prominent film bloggers about current and upcoming superhero movies!
with Spencer Perry, Donna Dickens, &Â Matt Goldberg
11:30AM Comics, Trauma, & Psychiatric Disorders (Hanover F) -with: Austin Hendricks, Kari Storla
11:30AM Milkfed Criminal Masterminds – with: Matt Fraction, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Lauren McCubbin    (Inernational North)
1:00PM A Safe Space for Female Readers – with: Gwenda Bond & Lauren McCubbin
2:30PM The Power of Perez! – with George Perez  Moderator: Mark Meer   (Hanover F)
2:30PM Gateway to Comics – with: Gwenda Bond, Chandra Free, Josh R. Trujillo (International North)
4:00PM Creator on Creator: Brian Pulido & Jamie Tyndall (Hanover F)
4:00PM DC vs. Marvel Trivia with Van Allen Plexico (International South)
5:30PM Complete Guide to Creating Comics Day 1 (Concept, Writing, Marketing) -with: Comfort Love & Adam Withers, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Andrew E.C. Gaska, Frank Mastromauro, Jimmy Palmiotti
7:00PM Carol Corps Presents  – Meet-up with: Kelly Sue DeConnick (Regency V)
7:00PM Of Monsters & Super(Men)Â (Hanover F) -with: Corey Goergen, Shanna Early, Stephanie Larson
8:30PM Roundtable: History of Gender & Race in Comics – with: Daniel Amrhein, Matthew J. Brown, Jonathan Gayles, Kari Storla (2.5 hours)
Saturday, September 5
10:00AM Wonder Woman & Greek Mythology – with: Daniel Amrhein, Matthew J. Brown
11:30AM All Ages Pages – with: Bob Camp, Ted Naifeh, Andy Price, Andy Runton, Jeremy Whitley
1:00PM Golden Age Comics: The Alchemy of Al Bellman – with: Al Bellman    Moderator: Tom Heintjes
1:00PM S.T.E.R.A.N.K.O   DECLASSIFIED   -with: Jim Sternako &  J. David Spurlock  (International North)
2:00PM Complete Guide to Creating Comics Day 2 (Designing Characters/Drawing Pages) -with: Comfort Love & Adam Withers, Jennie Breeden, Alex Konat, V. Ken Marion       (Hanover F)
2:00PM The New DC Universe  -with: Amanda Conner, Brenden Fletcher,  Van Jensen,  Jimmy Palmiotti, Babs Tarr    (International North)
4:00PM An Hour with Matt Fraction
5:30PM The Frazetta Legacy   – with: The Frazetta Girls, J. David Spurlock
7:00PM BEASTIE BOYS: A Creature Art Panel  – with:  Matt Frank, William Stout
8:30PM ARTC Speaks The Magic Word – Celebrate Shazam’s 75th Anniversary with ARTC! (International North)
8:30PM Roundtable: Race, Gender, & Sexuality in Comics  -with: Kelly Sue DeConnick, Laurenn McCubbin, Daniel Amrhein, John Flowers, Tini Howard, Kari Storla   (2.5 hours) (Hanover F)
Sunday, September 6
10:00AM Owly Arts & Crafts Hour (bring the kids)
with Andy Runton
11:30AM Rogues & Outlaws   – with: Jai Nitz, Jimmy Palmiotti, Ande J. Parks
1:00PM Self – Publishing Comics  – with: Joe Benitez,  Jennie Breeden,  Maki Naro, Josh R. Trujillo (Hanover F)
1:00PM Matt Fraction & Kelly Sue DeConnick – Autograph Session (International Hall South – Marriott ) 1 hour length
2:30PM MARCH Again – With Congressman John Lewis  – with: Andrew Aydin & John Lewis  Moderator:  Tom Heintjes
4:00PM Complete Guide to Creating Comics Day 3 (Digital Coloring & Lettering) – with: Comfort Love & Adam Withers,  Chandra Free,  Peter Steigerwald, Yale Stewart, Thomas Zahler
4:00PM Harley, Kara, & Kori  (Harley Quinn, Power Girl, & Starfire) – with: Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti                      (Marriott A601-A602)
5:30PM The New Gotham  – with: Breneden Fletcher & Babs Tarr
7:00PM Cosplay Live Drawing with Pierre Bernard  (2.5 hours) (Westin Augusta Ballroom)
7:00PM The Good Girls of Good Girl Art – with: Jenevieve Broomall, Joyce Chin, Afua Richardson, Babs Tarr
8:30PM Diversity & Sexuality in Comics – with: Ally Pelphrey, Josh R. Trujillo, Jonathan Flowers, Daniel Amrhein
10:00PM Con Culture & The Changing Face of Fandom – with: Chris Brennaman, Moly Dilts, Kari Storla
Monday, September 7
10:00AM Comics and Feminism – with: Molly Dilts, Tini Howard
11:30AM Kelly Sue DeConnick In Focus -with: Kelly Sue DeConnick, Ahmed Younis, Chandra Jenkins, John Flowers
1:00PMÂ Â DC Comics & Cultural Studies – with: Durf Humphries, Jessica Dambruch
2:30PM Comics in the Classroom – with: Elizabeth Perkins,
** Of course, anything is subject to change and will be noted in the Dragon Con app and the Daily Dragon
Guests 2015 – Spotlight 3
by thomtrainor on Aug.21, 2015, under Artist Spotlight
Jim Steranko
Van Jensen
Brian Pulido
Ande Parks
Jai Nitz
Al Bellman
Jenevieve Broomall
Livio Ramondelli
Rob Prior – Guest 2015
by thomtrainor on Aug.18, 2015, under Announcements, Guests
We are happy to welcome artist Rob Prior to DragonCon! His work can be seen in comics such as Spawn, Lady Death, & Heavy Metal. He is also an accomplished storyboard artist. His painted work is characterized by it’s incredible detail.