Category: comic artists

Long Beach Comic Con 2017: WE WANT YOU AT C3!
Join us at The Comic Creator Conference on September 1st at the Long Beach Convention Center!
This event designed to connect professional comic creatives with other high-level industry professionals to empower them with exclusive and personal insight, as well as providing access to decision makers, peers, publishers, and other leaders within the industry. 
Join us to learn how to make smart business decisions on the path to taking your creations into film, television, and interactive entertainment!
FULL AGENDA BELOW
2:00 PM-2:10 PM
Welcoming Remarks
Martha Donato, President, MAD Event Management
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Why You Need An Agent
David Gallaher, Only Living Boy/High Moon
The decision about getting an agent is critical for comic creators. But… do you really need an agent? If so, why? If not, why not? How will you know if you need an agent? What should an agent do for you? Author David Gallaher (HIGH NOON, THE ONLY LIVING BOY) will answer these questions, address how an agent can be a comic creator’s greatest advocate, and how you can go about finding one.
3:05 PM-3:50 PM
Managing your own publicity and building your brand as a professional
Alex Segura, Archie PR, Previously DC PR, Also comics and crime-fiction author
Barbara Dillon, Editor-in-Chief, Fanbase Press
In the modern, social-media dominated world, creators have more options than ever for how self-promoting and building awareness of their projects. But how to build a consistent brand that drives readers to your work AND is an honest representation of yourself can pose tremendous challenges for even the most-seasoned professional. Alex Segura, SVP – Publicity and Marketing for Archie Comics (and an acclaimed writer of novels and comics) and Barbra Dillon, Editor-in-Chief of Fanbase Press, discuss how to avoid pitfalls and make the most of opportunities.
4:00 PM-4:50 PM
Cuba – Separating truth from fiction
Martha Donato, President, MAD Event Management
In May of this year, 11 members of the U.S. comics creative and business community participated in the C3 Havana Edition conference, meeting with 50 Cuban comics creators at Havana’s National Animation Studio for an in-depth discussion of topics relating to comics, animation, video game development, storytelling, and film production. Now Martha Donato, President of MAD Event Management (which runs Long Beach Comic Con) and many of her fellow C3 Havana participants – among them writer Ron Marz (WITCHBLADE, DREAD GODS), artist Dennis Calero (MASKS, X-FACTOR), and Cryptozoic co-CEO John Nee – discuss the trip, and are joined by artist Dean Haspiel (CUBA: MY REVOLUTION) to discuss the changing landscape of U.S.-Cuba relations in the creative arts going forward.
5:00 PM-5:45 PM
IP Ownership in Collaborative Media
John Nee, Cryptozoic Co-CEO
Geoff Gerber, President, Lion Forge, Attorney
How can creators protect themselves and their creations while taking advantage of the incredible opportunities offered in video games and other media? Lion Forge president Geoff Gerber and Cryptozoic Co-CEO John Nee share their insights into the world of developing original intellectual properties, exploring the issues that arise when trying to maintain ownership while exploiting the IP in video games and other forms.
5:55 PM-6:40 PM
Developing different models for creator-owned work
Gene Ha, Top Ten, Mae
Dean Haspiel, Comics Creator
DJ Kirkbride, Comics Creator
From “digital-first” to “digital-only”, from self-publishing to creator-owned work in conjunction with a more-traditional publisher, and crowdfunding and subscription models, there are many different ways a creator can maintain ownership of the comics work they offer the reading public. Award-winning creators Gene Ha (TOP TEN, MAE), Dean Haspiel (ACT-I-VATE, HE RED HOOK), and D.J. Kirkbride (AMELIA COLE, THE ONCE AND FUTURE QUEEN) talk about their recent experiences and how what they’ve learned is impacting what they’re doing with their current and future creator-driven projects.
SPEAKERS TO INCLUDE
Dean Haspiel
Emmy award winner and Eisner Award nominee Dean Haspiel created Billy Dogma, The Red Hook, illustrated for HBO’s “Bored To Death,” was a Master Artist at the Atlantic Center for the Arts, is a Yaddo fellow, a playwright, helped pioneer personal webcomics, and is the co-founder of Hang Dai Studios in Brooklyn, NY. Dino has written, drawn and collaborated on many superhero comic books and literary graphic novels for Marvel, DC/Vertigo, Archie/etc.
Gene Ha
Gene is an american comic book artists best known for his work with writer Alan Moore, Top 10 and its prequel the Forty-Niners. He has won 4 Will Eisner awards, the highest honor in American Comics. He writes and draws Mae from Dark Horse Comics.
Dennis Calero
He started writing and drawing comics and his client list includes Marvel and DC comics, Time/Warner and Sony Entertainment.
He helped develop “Xmen Noir” for Marvel Comics. With writer and actor Todd Stashwick, Calero co-wrote the pilot script “Clandestine” for SyFy.
Matt Hawkins
President/COO of Top Cow since 1998, Matt has created and written over 30 new franchises for Top Cow and Image including Think Tank, the Tithe, Necromancer, VICE, Lady Pendragon, Tales of Honor as well as handling the company’s business affairs. His newest book, Dante, hits shelves in January.
David Gallaher
Author David Gallaher has received multiple Harvey award nominations and won The Best Online Comic Award for his Work on High Moon for DC Comics. David was an early pioneer of digital comics developing projects for Marvel as well as Box 13 – the first comic designed specifically for the iPhone – for ComiXology. He has served as a consulting editor for Attack on Titan, Sailor Moon, Phoenix Wright, and other manga projects for Kodansha and much more! 
Vince Hernandez
Vince is a comic book creator, writer, editor, and consultant for entertainment related projects. With over 18 years experience in the comic book industry and collaborations with a vast majority of leading publishers including Aspen Comics, Marvel Comics, DC Entertainment, Image Comics, Top Cow Productions as well as many film studios, production, and video game companies.  
Ron Marz
Ron has been writing comics for more then two decades, starting his career with a lengthy run on Silver Surfer for Marvel. Since then. he has worked for virtually every major publisher and compiled a long list of credits including stints on Thor for Marvel, Green Lantern, and Superboy for DC, Starwars for Dark Horse, and as a staff writer for CrossGen Comics.
Alex Segura
Alex is a novelist and comic book writer. He is the author of the Pete Fernandez Miami Mystey Novels, which include Silent City, Down the Darkest Street, and Dangerous Ends, all via Polis Books.
AND MORE!

Long Beach Comic Con 2017: FULL PROGRAM AGENDA, SHERILYN FENN, FREE SKETCHES, AND MORE!
GET TICKETS HERE
THE FULL AGENDA
OUR FULL AGENDA IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
Click HERE for the complete list of panels that will be at LBCC 2017! You can click each panel for a full description and more details!
SHERILYN FENN AT LBCC 2017
We are so excited to announce that
Sherilyn will be at LBCC both Saturday and Sunday!

You can find her at her booth where she will be singing autographs and taking selfies or you can get your picture taken with her by Epic Photo Ops
Prices are as follows:
$40 for autographed photos
$20 for selfies at her table
$45 pictures with Epic Photo Ops
Click HERE to book now!
Sherilyn Fenn will always be best remembered for her iconic role of Audrey Horne in the groundbreaking Twin Peaks, as well as the current Twin Peaks revival on Showtime.
Sherilyn has enjoyed a 30+ year career in Hollywood, including memorable roles on the series Shameless, Ray Donovan, Gilmore Girls and Rude Awakenings, and in films like the recent horror film Wish Upon, Of Mice and Men, and the cult classics Two Moon Junction and The Wraith.
Ms. Fenn has also recently published her first children’s book called No Man’s Land, which tells the story of a child on the autism spectrum.
FREE SKETCHES BY ARTHUR SUYDAM*
He’s not called “The Zombie King” for nothing, and the award-winning celebrity artist will show off some of the amazing talent which has landed him covers on dozens of titles like “Marvel Zombies.” The Spike TV and Scream Award winner is a huge favorite.
And as a special treat, Suydam will make a free sketch for the first 150 kids ages 14 and under to visit Suydam’s booth on Sunday 11-4.
Suydam’s popular covers have graced the covers of The Walking Dead, Marvel Zombies, Deadpool, Merc with a Mouth, Dead Days, The Misfits Devil’s Rain, Land of the Dead, Batman, Wolverine, X-men, Ghost Rider, Thor, Spider Girl and many more. In 2008 Marvel released an exclusive hard cover tribute to the works of this unique artist entitled Marvel Zombies, The Covers dedicated to Suydam’s ground-breaking work. Additional recent works include, Army of Darkness, Savage Tales, Red Sonja and the smash hit Army of Darkness vs. Marvel Zombies, Batman vs. Predator, Conan the Barbarian, Tarzan and House of Secrets, and The Tick.
*MUST BE 14 YEARS OR YOUNGER-SUNDAY ONLY
BOOK YOUR PHOTO OPS TODAY!
 Epic Photo Ops will be onsite at Long Beach Comic Con 2017
to make sure you get an amazing photo!
Each photo is reviewed to check for blinks and make
sure that the crop is just right.
If it isn’t, they will do whatever it takes to make it right!
That’s just how they roll.
For a full list of celebrity photo ops and to purchase yours, click HERE
WILLIAM SHATNER VIP PACKAGE
🌟 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST 🌟
This VIP Package Includes:
• Weekend pass to Long Beach Comic Con
• Private Meet & Greet
• Priority seating in Main Stage room
• Advance Access to Photo Ops
*Limited quantity available!
*ONLY Saturday, September 2nd from 10:00AM- 2:00PM
Click HERE to purchase your VIP pass TODAY!
William Shatner will also be taking photos with Epic Photo Ops
Click HERE to purchase and guarantee your spot TODAY!
www.longbeachcomiccon.com

Comic Creator Conference (C3!): Creative Connections to Further Your Career

Comic Creator Conference (C3!): 

Creative Connections to Further Your Career

MAD Event Management, the organizers of Long Beach Comic Con and Expo introduce 
C3 – Comic Creator Conference, an event designed to connect professional comic creatives with other high-level industry professionals to empower them with exclusive and personal insight, as well as directly connecting them with decision makers, peers, publishers, and other leaders within the industry.
The event will take place on February 17, 2017 from 4:00 – 9:00 pm, just before the opening of this year’s Long Beach Comic Expo. Set away from the hustle and bustle of the show floor, the event is designed as a series of informative sessions hosted by industry leaders in both publishing and entertainment in a professional setting.
The event will feature keynote speaker Bob Schreck, editor-in-chief of Legendary Comics
, speaking from direct experience on the ins and outs of developing your own property for other media. You’ll also learn how to make smart business decisions on the path to taking your creations into film, television, and interactive entertainment.
In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to network throughout the day and at a casual cocktail event with a hosted bar and small plate food items for a small admission price of just $20 and that includes your Professional Pass for Long Beach Comic Expo.
Click here 

for schedule and session info.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

…plus many more! Visit www.comiccreatorcon.com for details