Comic-Con Returns to IN-Person Convention

ReedPop has announced it is going back to in-person conventions for the New York Comic-Con, Florida Supercon, Emerald City Comic Con, and the C2E2. “ReedPop’s number one priority is the wellbeing of the people that come to our shows,” said Kristina Rogers US Comic Portfolio Director, as the conventions will feature limited capacity with rules in place for the safety of its attendees. The convention dates include: -Florida Supercon, Miami Beach Convention Center: September 10-12 -New York Comic-Con, Javits Center: October 7-10 -Emerald City Comic Con, Washington State Convention Center:…

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Catwoman Featured in a New Ongoing Series #newcomics

CATWOMAN #1 Written by JOELLE JONES Art and cover by JOELLE JONES Color by LAURA ALLRED Variant cover by STANLEY “ARTGERM” LAU The recent Batman panel at C2E2 revealed that Selina’s new series will spin out of this year’s much-anticipated Bat Wedding in BATMAN #50.  The wedding night’s barely over, but Catwoman’s back on the streets, this time to expose a copycat who’s pulling heists around Gotham City. As Selina cracks the whip on her former criminal cohorts, she’s attracting unwanted attention from one of Gotham’s most dangerous groups. The…

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Chris Claremont/X-Men Interview From Emerald City Comic Con

Chris Claremont writes both comics and prose. His initial unbroken 17-year run on Marvel Comics The Uncanny X-Men is the stuff of industry legend. The story arc “Dark Phoenix,” with its radical treatment of the story’s central character, paved the way for the reinterpretation of superhero mythos throughout the comics industry. His work is lauded for its anti-prejudice themes, and the groundbreaking inclusion of minorities as heroes. He is the creator of such iconic characters as Gambit, Mystique, Kitty Pryde, and Rogue. Although best known for his work on Marvel…

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Interview with Jeff Parker at I Like Comic Con

Starting in comics as an artist, Jeff Parker gained wide acclaim in the last decade writing at Marvel with his runs on big action books such as Thunderbolts and Hulk, as well as creating new titles like Agents of Atlas and X-Men: First Class. At DC Comics he launched Batman ’66 while also revamping Flash Gordon for Dynamite. His next big upcoming project is FUTURE QUEST, an event series bringing back the classic action-adventure heroes of Hanna-Barbera, out this Summer. Among his original creations are the sci-fi and adventure graphic…

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Interview with Karl Kesel at I Like Comic Con

Karl Kesel is known as comics writer and inker in the comic industry for over 34 years. He has inked many comics and was a writer on The Adventures of Superman, Daredevil, Harley Quinn, Hawk and Dove vol. 2 and 3, Superboy vol. 3, Superman vol. 2. Kesel has been nominated for a number of Eisner Awards, “Best Inker” (1991) and (1992) and “Best Cover Artist” (1992). In 2016, he was nominated for Inkwell Awards Favorite Inker. Current creation Section Zero with Tom Grummett can be found at Panic Button…

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I Like Comic Con Review

This was the ad for The First Ever I like Comic Con in Vancouver Washington: I Like Comic Con is a return to the roots of what made the current state of pop culture great – comic books, artists, and writers. This is an event for fans of all genres and ages! We bring you the best in guest writers, artists, creators, comic book related celebrities, cosplay, panels, a huge artist alley, exhibitors, free art lessons, giveaways, and an amazing weekend of fun! We hope you’ll join us for I…

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Join Comics Talk At I Like Comic Con

Join us at I like Comic Con in Vancouver this weekend on Saturday and Sunday at the Clark County Event Center. We will have a table there and would love to meet you. We will be seeking new writers for Comics Talk News Blog and would enjoy hooking up with the talent in the area. Plus come to the table and ask for a free E-Book of W.B. Stiles’ superhero novel The Gathering: Book One. Come by and meet the author and learn more about this exciting book. Guests include:…

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Marvel Q&A At New York Comic Con With Retailers Goes Bad

A closed Q&A between Marvel Comics and comic book retailers erupted at the New York Comic Con on Thursday after one retailer became vocally critical of the publisher’s decision to change the ethnicity, gender, and sexuality of some of the classic characters, Bleeding Cool reports. The tensions began when an unnamed seller “specifically [expressed] his distaste for Iceman ‘kissing other men,’ and Thor ‘becoming a woman,’” Newsarama writes. “The retailer’s complaints sparked an outcry among the other retailers present in the room, some echoing his frustration, with multiple attendees raising…

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The Flash Official Season 4 Extended Trailer | The CW

“Running up against an evil time remnant version of yourself is something no one should ever have to do, but that’s exactly what faced Barry Allen (aka The Flash) as he fought to save the life of fiancée Iris West from the God of Speed known as Savitar. Barry’s victory was short-lived, however, as an unbalanced Speed Force began to wreak havoc on Central City, forcing Barry to sacrifice himself for the greater good. With The Fastest Man Alive now trapped inside an extra-dimensional energy, and unknown dangers lurking in…

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In Memoriam: Adam West

Adam West, our beloved Batman of the 1960s TV show died on Friday, June 9, 2017. According to his representative, West suffered through a short battle with leukemia and died at home surrounded by family. He was 88 years old. West had an active career from the 1950s to today, but is always remembered first as Batman. West along with Burt Ward as Dick Grayson/Robin, debuted in Batman on January 12, 1966. The Dynamic Duo entertained comics fans and families for three seasons and one movie, battling the vile villains…

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Dan Slott Quits Twitter

Dan Slott, writer of Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man, Clone Conspiracy and Eisner winner for Silver Surfer has quit Twitter because he does not like the political scene or the Pro-Trump Rhetoric on Twitter. Slott has been known for being very vocal on social media especially Twitter for years. When you make criticisms and comments on political themes and social pop culture everyone has an opinion. It seems that the comic world of creators are no different than any group of professionals in America with different ideas of how the world works.…

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George Perez’s Boycott Statement

George Pérez has come out in protest of United States’ President-Elect Donald Trump by pledging not to attend any conventions or comic functions in any ‘Red States.’ Pérez explains that he feels threatened by Trump’s statements and actions, for both himself, his wife, and his family and friends. Pérez provided this statement to the Comic World about his decision. I make no comment on his actions at this time. I think the statement speaks for itself: “Just as a confirmation and clarification, since I have been flooded with requests for…

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I Like Comics Anniversary Celebration Join Us

Join us Friday, November 25th and Saturday, November 26th for our biggest anniversary event yet! Joining us for this occasion is none other than Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk, who will be here SATURDAY ONLY with his new adult coloring book, Bait: Off-Color Stories For You To Color. THIS WILL BE A TICKETED EVENT to meet Chuck, and you can purchase your ticket at I Like Comics. So, what do you get with your ticket? $30.00 – Most important, you get to meet Chuck. You will also receive a copy…

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Stan Lee at Rose City Comic Con!

Portland’s premier Pop-Culture event. Rose City Comic Con is produced locally with a focus on creating a fun and friendly event for everyone! 09.27.2016 While their primary focus is that of Comics, comic creators, and the creative process, Rose City Comic Con also provides it’s attendees with access to Gaming, Sci-Fi, Cosplay, Anime, Fantasy, and everything in between. Their stated goal is to provide you with a rewarding, fun, and family friendly experience at our event. That is what we saw we we attended the Comic Con. It was an…

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NYCC “Superman” Interview with Peter Tomasi

“Superman” co-writer Peter Tomasi sits down for an exclusive interview with the Superman Homepage to talk to us about the current comic books, the success of the “Rebirth” era, and bringing fans back to the Man of Steel. Thanks to T.A. Ewart for conducting the interview.

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