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Milwaukee–The Hawks really didn't solve their issues with holding second-half leads. They still had too many bad possessions, still gave up too many rebounds, and still had too many turnovers at key times.
Michael Cunningham, Hawks beat
January 23rd, 2012
11:45 pm
January 23rd, 2012
11:47 pm
Good points on TMac. probably the smartest player on the team.
January 23rd, 2012
11:48 pm
Hawks will need the bench to produce in at least 2 of these next 4 road games if they are to come out of this stretch with a 3-2 record. Simply can't have starters play an entire half under these grueling circumstances for too many games.
January 23rd, 2012
11:51 pm
Great win to start the road trip. Can't wait to see what Kirk looks like and how he plays off of TMac.
January 23rd, 2012
11:51 pm
Joe Johnson's MVP run continued tonight.
He also continues to own each and every one of you.
That is all.
January 24th, 2012
12:14 am
LOL at Rusty.
January 24th, 2012
12:17 am
AJC is losing money in this economic down turn. Why else a beat writer not be in San Antonio for Hinrich's potential return to the lineup??? Would they miss a Matty Ice/Falcons' game????
Great 4th quarter performance by JJ – we will need more of those.
January 24th, 2012
12:28 am
Good game hawks!! Very good start. I agree Astro Joe somebody other than Teague Joe and Josh has to step up. My choice is Marvin. If Marvin would go get 10 boards everything else would fall inline for him. He is the key to the Hawks success everyone else will do their job.
January 24th, 2012
12:34 am
The last three teams they play on this trip are bad. If they can manage a win in San Antonio on Wednesday, they give themselves a pretty decent chance of going 5-0 on this trip and being 17-5 a third of the way through the season.
They need better offensive execution than they had today in order to do that, though. Joe can't be expected to play like he did in the second half today, and you know Popovich (the best coach in the league) is going to find a way to scheme the Hawks out of what they prefer to do.
The last time the Hawks beat the Spurs in San Antonio, Gregg Popovich was the interim head coach, Dominique Wilkins and Avery Johnson started for the Spurs, and Steve Smith led the Hawks with 25 points. It would be nice for this streak to come to an end.
January 24th, 2012
12:51 am
Glad we won but it wasnt very convincing. Josh has got to stop taking so many jumpers. He aint stupid…just selfish. He barely worked inside. At times our offense looks horrible. When that happens they should be posting (Al) Josh up….but wait he's camped at the 3 point line. Against a good team in a close game I can't see us having the steel to win. But happy to be proved wrong…..
January 24th, 2012
12:55 am
Oh yeah we still need a big who can rebound. Zaza rebounded well tonight but he's a good back up, not starter. Allowing them 13 offensive boards is not good enough.
January 24th, 2012
1:10 am
Great win. They had the opportunity to fold but didn't. I still don't like all of the jump shots. No team in recent years has gotten very far being a jumpshoting perimeter team. They have to have an interior presence. We need a big who is comfortable down low and we can at least get the ball inside with some expectation of a score.
January 24th, 2012
1:15 am
I for one will admit;
Joe is playing the best basketball of his career right now.
I hope he continues to stay within the offense.
LD continues to grow as a Head Coach.
let's see how far we can ride this " Defense and Team Play " concept !
January 24th, 2012
1:21 am
Ugly win in an fugly city, HA! but ill take it. i too cant wait to see captain kirk do work with the second unit. Question bloggers… between Pargo and Green who do yall want to see loose minutes? Id tell Pargo to make sure he brings a cushion to the arena and sits himself next to Stacks. thanks for the past 18 games but id rather see willie green shoot shoot and shoot some more coming off the bench.
January 24th, 2012
1:23 am
safe bet though is that LD will find some way to mess up the minutes distribution
January 24th, 2012
1:39 am
"The Hawks really didn't solve their issues with holding second-half leads. They still had too many bad possessions, still gave up too many rebounds, and still had too many turnovers at key times."
Yet some of these people are acting like everything's great. The rebounding issues WILL come back to haunt you. They took care of business against a bad team, that's all.
January 24th, 2012
2:03 am
I agree with Najeh. If we beat the Spurs, the rest of the teams are scrubs. 5-0 is a great possibility.
January 24th, 2012
2:17 am
Right now, if this was an 82 game season, the Hawks would be on pace for 59 wins, which would be the most in franchise history. In this shortened season they are on pace for 47 wins, still the best winning percentage in franchise history.
Of course they still have a ways to go to prove that this hot start is a trend and not a fluke.
January 24th, 2012
3:10 am
We are on a roll without Horford
January 24th, 2012
5:31 am
"Safe bet though is that LD will find some way to mess up the minutes distribution" – GaSouthernSmooth
I was actually impressed that LD saw how horribly the bench was playing and rode the starters to get an impressive win. Marvin was Mr. Invisible again.
"Of course they still have a ways to go to prove that this hot start is a trend and not a fluke." – Najeh
Keep in mind the Hawks are 19th out of 30 teams in strength of schedule.
January 24th, 2012
5:38 am
Con Joe Johnson y Josh Smith a este nivel somos un equipo muy dificil de vencer.Despues de tanto vilipendiar a Joe Johnson hemos de reconocer que está jugando muy bien.GO HAWKS!!!
January 24th, 2012
7:29 am
Where's Bogut-Leuer-Smith at? Explain yourself?
January 24th, 2012
7:38 am
I wish the players, and mostly the analysts, would stop with all this "doin it without Al" nonsense. Al is a decent player, but they act like he was the best player on the team or something.
January 24th, 2012
7:39 am
Btw, way to earn your $ in the 4th Joe.
January 24th, 2012
7:44 am
So when Kirk comes back, who's minutes get cut? Pargo? Green? TMac? Teague?(better not happen). I think Green or Pargo might turn into bench riders, even tho theyve both played pretty well. Gotta find minutes for Kirk and his 8 mill $ salary(Unless a trade is in the works).
January 24th, 2012
7:45 am
Al is more than a decent player and he is our best player but we have two other guys who are just as valuable in Joe and Josh. Don't be the community hater son.
January 24th, 2012
7:47 am
I get that the Hawks have had trouble holding leads. But, I think we need to realize this is the NBA. Teams make runs all the time. Just watch other games around the league. It is rare for any team to lead wire-to-wire. Sometimes I think we just look for labels to put on the Hawks. Right now it's "they can't hold a lead….". Well, the same could be said for just about every team in the league.
Joe was incredible. He is having a great season.
Josh Smith is an All Star. If he does not make it this season, stop having the game. Just don't play it anymore.
I've been on the T-Mac bandwagon since the season started. I think you get a better appreciation for him when you see him in person. He is never in a rush and usually makes the right read in any situation. Plus, he and Zaza just vibe together. The two have combined on several hoops this year. It is fun to watch.
Hawks can win on Wednesday. I think they're better than San Antonio. Winning there is always tough, though.
January 24th, 2012
8:12 am
I think the Hawks can win in San Antonio also @section 303 if they play good smart basketball and complete all the fundamentals like low turnover number,rebounding,free throws, shot selection and shot selection. My point is San Antonio will play the game like your suppose too they win when you dont. I think we are more talented than they are even without AL.
January 24th, 2012
8:14 am
1 down 4 to to go. 3 and 2 will make this a very good road trip without Al. This team is a legit 10 men deep.
There is no reason for Drew not be playing those bench guys at least 12 minutes per night.
Hinrich is on the way back and even with Al out we still have 10 very productive players. The bench is our strength this year. Make sure we use it.
January 24th, 2012
8:31 am
MC, nice read…TREMENDOUS EFFORT BY THE HAWKS…WAY TO GO.
LD made an excellent point about the Hawks struggle in the second half…if they can quench their thirst for untimely and unneeded JUMP SHOTS…this could be a very dangerous team.
JJ and Josh are really stepping up HUGE…we gotta get more out of Marvin…it's time for him to step up…with his size…he don't have to relying on his scoring to impact the game…rebounding and defense is just as important.
Teague has been solid…it's no reason he can't be a double digit assist guy…that has to be his goal…if he wants to develop into a floor general…the potential is definitely there…I have been impressed.
Love watching TMACK in a Hawks uni…I remember when TMack was in Orlando…he use to crush us…this was when TMack use to put his hold hip in a joker face…when he dunked on them…all you would see was TMACK jersey when the Orlando came to Phillips…my own son worn a TMack to the Hawks game…I said man you too…dam.heh heh
This has to be the best group of reserves the Hawks has had during JJ tenure…when they are playing that aggressive defense…they are a hard team to beat.
January 24th, 2012
8:33 am
Marvin the Enigma…
At a glance, it appears that Marvin is regressing…
But, Hawks are progressing…how does that work?…
Marvin has a good individual skill set, but where's the stats?…
Similiar to, but not like, TMac, Marvin impacts the game other ways…
Marvin, TMac, ZaZa, Collins, Vlad, Green, Pargo are role players…
Won't score alot of points, but will rebound, defend, assist…play smart.
This allows JJ, Smoove, Teague to dictate offensively for now…
We know it wont last, but that's when they turn it on…
Shooting comes and goes, rebounding, defense is a constant…
Marvin's scoring will return, his champion's pedigree benefits in long run…
January 24th, 2012
8:39 am
I thought the NBA had ceen called off this year? Hopefully next year.
January 24th, 2012
8:40 am
Last yr at this time we were 11-7, and that was after starting the season with a 6gm win streak. We now lead our division, with the Eastern Conference's 2nd best record, and have the NBAs 3rd best record overall(13-5). Even though our frontline is very shorthanded, we haven't had a problem with them getting into foul trouble. That's because our perimeter DEF has done a very good job of keep guards from consistently attacking the lane and challenging our perimeter DEF.
Teague's overall play, especially on DEF, has allowed us to get far more easy baskets than we got last yr, and prevented teams from getting as many easy baskets against us. I kept saying our interior DEF would improve with the improvement of our perimeter DEF, and I used Denver getting rid of DEF liability Iverson and premier shotblocker Camby, and acquiring PG CBillups, as an example.
Not having Horford and Josh switching off and ending up on the perimeter has allowed them to increase their shotblocking and overall interior DEF. Zaza's rebounding has increased as well, and for the same reason. I think WGreen will be the player affected most by Hinrich's return. Pargo will likely continue as Teague's replacement at PG, while Hinrich will backup JJ, at least until he's fully recovered and in gm shape. We all know Sloan with be the odd man out when Hinrich returns.
Pargo is a vet that plays solid DEF and has been really playing well offensively of late. Stackhouse will remain on the team for the same reason he made the team in the 1st place, and that's his veteran leadership and experience. Ivan Johnson is now solidified himself as an NBA fixture for the next several yrs, and hopefully they will all be as a Hawk.
Last yr our DEF, or lack thereof, hurt us a lot, and a lot of the blame for that is because of HC LDrew. He was the one who over utilized Bibby as a starter, while under utilizing Teague, and misusing Jamal as a backup PG. Those moves forced him to continue the SWITCHING DEF philosophy that Woodson utilized to try and minimize the damage Bibby and Jamal's DEF liabilities were causing.
While I've never been a big Kenyon Martin fan, I'd take him in a second over what we've settled for in the past, like HArmstrong, MRolle, EThomas, JPowell etc. I don't believe any of them are even in the NBA now. If we entered the playoffs with a healthy KHinrich and AHorford, along with KMart, we could really make some serious noise and have a very good chance of advancing to the Eastern Conference finals.
January 24th, 2012
9:05 am
Big crowd in Green Bay —- i mean Milwaukee last night!!
Makes me sick, where are all these big northern sports writers calling out their own???
That arena had maybe 10k tops!!, but we are the BAD sports town.
I dont understand
January 24th, 2012
9:09 am
I'm going to hold off my praise of this team until after February. We've been fortunate to face mostly sub .500 teams since Al has went out. I must say that I am still impressed though especailly with Josh, Joe, JT, and the bench. This may turn out to be the most complete team the Hawks have ever had. Also, what's up with this idiot on the blog wanting to trade our All Star center for a guy that got out played by Za Za and another guy that got a DNP coaches decision for a team that is below .500.
January 24th, 2012
9:20 am
Still no inside presence. How about we make a push for Bendon Heywood?
January 24th, 2012
9:26 am
Just pay attention to the minutes played when reviewing Marvin's stats. Hard to grab 10 boards when you play around 24-28 minutes/game. Regardless of what he is doing on the floor, LD subs him with around 4:00 left in the first and third quarters. I'm not complaining as the team iswinning, just making the statement more in terms of Marvin's individual stats. If the teams wins, then the minute distribution is unimportant.
Hinrich may return exactly one month after the start of the season. I think that is a good 2-4 weeks earlier than originally forecasted. I hope he isn't rushing back (like Joe did last year after his elbow issue).
January 24th, 2012
9:31 am
Hawks are doing well still, one thing that concerns me are how many minutes Teague, Josh and Joe had last night.
I guess there aren't really a lot of other options, but I think this is a playoff team and a good one so I worry about their long term health.
January 24th, 2012
9:38 am
I really think this team would be better by trading Marvin, starting Vlad, and using Tmac in a sixth man role
January 24th, 2012
9:44 am
PMC, same here. Again, I'm trying not to nit pick but if Vlad-Rad was struggling to defend, then how about trying Marvin and TMac in the game together? Ilyasova isn't so big and physical that Marvin couldn't match up against him (or at least give it a try to allow Josh a little rest in lieu of Vlad Rad). I don't think we've seen Marvin and TMac on the floor much (if at all) this season. And I'm not talking some extreme measure, just maybe 4 more minutes for Marvin last night and 4 less minutes for Josh. Same for Joe and Willie Green. 10,000 mile road trip. LD needs to try some creative ideas early on the road before he gets mentally fatigued and forgets different combination options on the floor.
January 24th, 2012
9:50 am
returnof4eva, Brendan has an awful contract that seemingly lasts forever. And TMac is already playing the 6th man role, but he also has already missed some games with back issues. So I think it is risky to count on him playing every game like Jamal did for us the past few years. This team has been winning with Marvin in the starting line-up, no need to change. Plus, I don't think "starting" is as important as overall playing time and finishing games. Marvin plays as many minutes as a bench player and rarely finishes close games.
January 24th, 2012
9:57 am
Shut me up with a quickness previously unknown to this board, but I'm honestly willing to trade Marvin for half a pack of stale cigarettes and a dirty sock. His contract is ugly, but he's a big body that we desperately need.
January 24th, 2012
10:00 am
every body bashes having Marvin in the starting lineup but he made the defensive play of the game down the stretch
January 24th, 2012
10:02 am
He did, but plays like that for him are few and far in-between.
January 24th, 2012
10:02 am
We are now 25% through the regular season. I remember LD talking about the tough stretch we were dealt the first of the season. I'm not feeling that the Hawks have been at any disadvantage in the schedule.
We have played well for the most part and if I recall, we have laid 3-4 eggs we could have easily won. I couldn't imagine us being this good this early, but that bench has been very productive and it hasn't been dependent on any one jersey.
The next 25% will establish whether we are legit or not. I expect no major changes going forward as we try to win the division with an inconsistent Heat team, a Magic team without a true blueprint, and a Chicago team the requires their team to play well each night. We appear to be in the thick of things and its the first time in a while I have felt we have a legit chance to contend.
Saying that, I'm off the Marvin bashing/amnesty wishing wagon. I want whatever contributions he can give us or throw someone as good in there making a fraction of his pay.
I'm buying the entire team concept because all these guys can play and fill important roles. There is room for improvement and when Josh's jumpers don't fall, we could fall just as quick.
But I'm backing this team going forward and I'll take LD's decisions as the right ones going forward.
January 24th, 2012
10:03 am
Jeff Teague should start Wednesday with hinrich coming off the bench. its only fair because jeff showed up this year dammit!!
January 24th, 2012
10:04 am
for those who wonder why we pay Joe the money we do
that 4th quarter in Milwaukee is why
he will come alive offensivly when no one else on the team is
January 24th, 2012
10:04 am
I also think Haywood is better than his numbers show but still not worth that contract
January 24th, 2012
10:05 am
Agreed, Astro Joe. I hope to see Marvin, TMAC and Ivan pick up some more minutes on this long trip.
January 24th, 2012
10:07 am
Hopefully Hinrich can get in on this trip and Tmac can stay healthy.


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OR – 40th Anniversary Signing
July 22, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Oregon, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Kurt Busiek, Justin Zimmerman, Mike Lawrence, Mike Russell, and Bill Mudron sign at Excalibur Books & Comics on Wednesday, August 13th, 2014 from 6:00 till 8:00 pm as part of Excalibur's 40th anniversary celebration!
Excalibur Books & Comics
2444 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214-3969
(503) 231-7351
Hero Initiative Parties with Multiversity Comics and Dark Horse at Seattle Emerald City Comic Con 2014
March 19, 2014 by Michael Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Top Stories, Washington
Press Release:
Hero Initiative Parties with Multiversity Comics and Dark Horse At Seattle Emerald City Comic Con
Hero is celebrating 30 years of Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo
LOS ANGELES, CA (March 14, 2014) Hero Initiative, the non-profit organization that helps comic book creators in medical and financial need, hits the Emerald City Comic con in Seattle, Wa. March 28-30 at the Washington State Convention center.
And we're bringing our party hats! Hero is celebrating 30 years of Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo at a party sponsored by Multiversity Comics and Dark Horse Comics! The party takes place at Rock Bottom Brewery, 1333 5th Avenue in Seattle, just four blocks from the convention center! Be there Friday March 28 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $10 at the door for this 21-and-over event. You can take party pics there at Seattle's Facebooth (a photobooth worthy of your face!) and enter a raffle with great prizes to benefit Stan and Sharon Sakai!
Make sure you hit the Hero booth at the con, #t'k, and visit these Hero Ambassadors on the con floor who will be collecting donations throughout the weekend for our cause at their own tables: Arthur Adams, Chris Burnham, Kurt Busiek, Jonathan Case, Amanda Conner, Ryan Dunlavey, Chris Giarrusso, Brian Haberlin, Karl Kesel, Jai Nitz, Michael Oeming, Jimmy Palmiotti, Brandon Peterson, Darick Robertson, Greg Rucka, Gail Simone, Ben Templesmith, and Fred van Lente.
See you there!
About The Hero Initiative
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday's creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.
Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $500,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.
Wizard World Portland Comic Con 2014 Programming Highlights Include Stan Lee, William Shatner, and Bruce Campbell
January 15, 2014 by Michael Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, Movies, Oregon, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Sports, Television, Top Stories
Press Release:
Q&A Sessions With Stan Lee, William Shatner, Bruce Campbell, Evening Parties, Meet-And-Greets, Costume Contests Highlight Programming At Wizard World Portland Comic Con
WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, Michael Rooker, Ray Park, Billy Dee Williams Q&A's, 'Hollywood Confidential' Symposium, Pub Crawl, Comics Creator Sessions, Film Festival, Evening Parties, 'Kids Day' Among Full Three Days Of Panels And Events
PORTLAND, Ore., January 14, 2014 – Question-and-answer sessions with top celebrities like Stan Lee, Bruce Campbell, William Shatner and WWE® Superstar CM Punk®, meet-and-greets, adult and kids costume contests, film festival and an array of comics and pop culture themed panels comprise the robust featured programming schedule at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, Jan. 24-26 at the Oregon Convention Center. Most programming is included as part of the standard event admission.
Some of the highlights of the schedule include:
- Interactive Q&A sessions with Lee (Sat., 1:30 p.m..), Campbell (Sat., 5:45 p.m.), Shatner (Sat., 2 p.m.), Punk (Fri., 6:30 p.m.), Michael Rooker (Sat., 3:30 p.m.), Ray Park (Sun., 11:30 p.m.), Billy Dee Williams (Sun., 12:30 p.m.), Jason David Frank (Sat., 2 p.m.) and other celebrities
- Informative discussions with noted comics creators Kurt Busiek (Fri., 5 p.m.), Rob Prior and Dan Schaefer (Sat., 5 p.m.), Humberto Ramos, Michael Oeming, Steve Lieber and David Marquez (Sun., 12:30 p.m.) and others
- "Hollywood Confidential," what it takes to make it in Hollywood as an actor (Sat. noon) (paid event)
- Evening parties on Friday ("#Nerdnightout," 7 p.m.; "Wizard World Creator Pro Am," 8 p.m.); Saturday ("Wizard World Official After Party," 9 p.m.); and Sunday ("Gotham A Go Go!", 10 p.m.)
- Costume contests for adults (Saturday, 7 p.m.) and kids (Sunday, 2:30 p.m.)
- Wizard World Art Auction presented by Neal Adams featuring exclusive artwork created by top artists (Sat., 7:30 p.m.)
- Wizard World Comic Con Film Festival, featuring selected shorts and music videos (Fri., Sat.)
- Table gaming tournaments all weekend
- Sci-Fi Speed Dating (Fri., 6 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m., 5 p.m..; Sun., 1 p.m.) two hour sessions
- Meet-and-greets with Lee (Fri., 3:15 p.m.) and Frank (Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m.), (paid events)
- Kids Day (Sunday), with an array of kids and family activities designed just for the younger set
Unless noted, programming events take place in the designated General Programming Rooms at the Oregon Convention Center. VIP tickets or additional costs may apply to ensure access to select activities, as noted.
A full list of Wizard World Portland Comic Con programming is below; further details on each at http://www.wizardworld.com/programming-portland.html (subjects, guests, times and rooms subject to change):
Friday, January 24
3:15 – 4:00pm Stan Lee Meet And Greet – Paid Event (C126)
4:00 – 4:45pm Haymakers And Hellhounds – The Thought Process Behind The Generalist (C120)
4:30 – 5:15pm Fan Film Creation Presented By Reckless Geeks
4:30 – 5:15pm Space Ghost Productions Portfolio Review (C126)
5:00 – 8:00pm Wizard World Film Festival (B110)
5:00 – 5:45pm Spotlight On Kurt Busiek (C120)
5:30 – 6:15pm Video Games And Out Future: We're All Gamers (B119)
6:00 – 6:45pm Costumes + Playing = Cosplay! So What Does That Actually Mean? (C120)
6:00 – 8:00pm Love In The Air @ Portland Comic Con – Speed Dating Style (C126)
6:30 – 7:30pm WWE® Superstar CM Punk® (B119)
7:00 – 7:45pm Chasing Ghosts With Aaron Goodwin (C120)
7:00pm – ? #Nerdnightout
8:30 – 10:30pm Creator Pro Am: Drink & Draw (Stir, Convention Center)
Saturday, January 25
11:00 – 11:45am Cosplay & Fanfilms (B110)
11:00 – 11:45am The Art Of Animation Production With Animator/Director Tom Cook (B119)
11:00 – 11:45am Comic Life On The Web (C120)
11:00 – 11:45am Jason David Frank Meet And Greet – Paid Event (C126)
11:00 – 11:45am Doctor Who Fan Panel! (Oregon Ballroom 201)
11:30 – 12:15pm Image Comics And The Rise Of Creator-Owned (Oregon Ballroom 202)
12:00-12:45pm Storyboarding 101: The Art Of The Storyboard (B110)
12:00 – 1:00pm A Backstage Pass To Laika Animation Studio (Oregon) (B119)
12:00 – 12:45pm CBLDF Presents: Tales From The Code – True Tales Of Censorship (C120)
12:00 – 1:30pm Hollywood Confidential – Paid Event (C124)
12:00 – 12:45pm Space Ghost Productions Portfolio Review (C126)
12:00 – 12:45pm: One-On-One With Robert Englund (Oregon Ballroom 201)
12:30 – 1:15pm: Getting Respect: Comics Go To College (Oregon Ballroom 202)
1:00 – 1:45pm Crowdfunding 101 (B110)
1:00 – 1:45pm One-On-One With Nicholas Brendon (B119)
1:00 – 1:45pm The Mike And Matt Show (C120)
1:00 – 1:45pm The Truth About All The Lies You Were Ever Told – How To Launch A Comic Book Company With Neal & Josh Adams (Oregon Ballroom 201)
1:30 – 2:30pm Create The Next Hypothetical Star Trek Series (Oregon Ballroom 202)
1:30 – 2:15pm One-On-One With Stan Lee (Oregon Ballroom 203)
2:00 – 5:00pm The Wizard World Film Festival (B110)
2:00 – 2:45pm Dark Horse Builds Characters (B119)
2:00 – 2:45pm Does The Sci In Science Fiction Matter? (C120)
2:00 – 4:00pm Love In The Air @ Portland Comic Con – Speed Dating Style (C126)
2:00 – 2:45pm One-On-One With Jason David Frank: Power Ranger (Oregon Ballroom 201)
2:30 – 3:15pm How To Break Into Comics (Oregon Ballroom 202)
2:30 – 3:15pm How To Survive A Killer TV Show With Jon Bernthal And Laurie Holden (Oregon Ballroom 203)
3:00 – 3:45pm Grimm Fairy Tales Animated (B119)
3:00 – 3:45pm Titans Of Independent Comics With Mike Allred, Shannon Wheeler, David Chelsea And Jonathan Hill (C120)
3:00 – 3:45pm Morgan Gendel's Journey To The Inner Light (Oregon Ballroom 201)
3:30 – 4:15pm Wonder Women Of The 21st Century (Oregon Ballroom 202)
3:30 – 4:00pm Michael Rooker Vs The Audience (Oregon Ballroom 203)
4:00 – 4:45pm Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 10 Preview (B119)
4:00 – 4:45pm Recent Graphic Novels That Could Change Your World-View (C120)
4:00 – 4:45pm Super Power Beat Down (Oregon Ballroom 201)
4:30 – 5:15pm How To Write Comics With Kurt Busiek, Michael Oeming And Danny Fingeroth (Oregon Ballroom 202)
4:30 – 5:30pm The Actors Of Anarchy (Oregon Ballroom 203)
5:00 – 5:45pm Art Of Hollywood With Rob Prior And Dan Schaefer (B110)
5:00 – 5:45pm Sequelcast/Resident Evil (B119)
5:00 – 5:45pm Gays In Comics: Northwest Edition (C120)
5:00 – 7:00pm Love In The Air @ Portland Comic Con – Speed Dating Style (C126)
5:00 – 5:45pm Ghost Hunting With Grant Wilson (Oregon Ballroom 201)
5:30 – 6:15pm The Devil's Panties (It's Not Satanic Porn.. Honest) (Oregon Ballroom 202)
5:45 – 6:30pm Bruce Campbell Versus The Audience (Oregon Ballroom 203)
6:00 – 6:45pm Daughter Of Time – Official Launch (B110)
6:00 – 6:45pm Apocalypse How? The A(Liens) To Z(Ombies) Of The World's End (B119)
6:00 – 7:00pm The Comics Of Comic Con (C120)
6:00 – 6:45pm Answer This! Trivia (Oregon Ballroom 201)
6:00 – 9:00pm Costume Pub Crawl (Dirty Nightlife 6pm, Embers Avenue 7:30pm, And Splash Bar 9pm.)
7:00 – 9:00pm Wizard World Costume Contest (Oregon Ballroom 203)
7:30 – 8:30pm Wizard World Art Auction Presented By Neal Adams (C120)
9:00pm – Close Wizard World Official After Party (Splash Bar, 904 Nw Couch St.)
Sunday, January 26
10:30 – 11:15am Droid Building (Oregon Ballroom 201)
11:00 – 11:45am Jason David Frank Meet And Greet – Paid Event (C126)
11:30am – 12:15pm Storytelling With Michael Golden (C120)
11:30 – 12:15pm One-On-One With Ray Park (Oregon Ballroom 201)
11:30 – 12:15pm Colorists On Coloring (Oregon Ballroom 202)
12:00 – 12:45pm Meet The Crew From Discovery's Tv Show Gold Rush (C124)
12:00 – 12:45pm One-On-One With Summer Glau(Oregon Ballroom 203)
12:30 – 1:15pm Meet Comics4kids Inc (C120)
12:30 – 1:15pm One-On-One With Billy Dee Williams (Oregon Ballroom 201)
12:30 – 1:15pm Superstar Artists Roundtable With Humberto Ramos, Michael Oeming, Steve Lieber And David Marquez (Oregon Ballroom 202)
1:00 – 3:00pm Love In The Air @ Portland Comic Con – Speed Dating Style (C126)
1:00 – 1:45pm Inside The Batcave With Adam West & Burt Ward (Oregon Ballroom 203)
1:30 – 2:15pm Speed Dating With Speculative Fiction Authors (C120)
1:30 – 2:15pm One-On-One With Chewbacca (Oregon Ballroom 201)
1:30 – 2:15pm Spotlight On Eric Powell & The Goon (Oregon Ballroom 202)
2:00 – 3:00pm The Green Power Ranger Power Hour (C124)
2:00 – 2:45pm One-On-One With William Shatner (Oregon Ballroom 203)
2:30 – 3:15pm Wizard World Kids Costume Contest (C120)
2:30 – 3:15pm One-On-One With Elvira (Oregon Ballroom 201)
2:30 – 3:15pm Create The Next Hypothetical Star Trek Series (Oregon Ballroom 202)
3:30 – 4:15pm Geek And Gamer Fitness (Oregon Ballroom 201)
3:30 – 4:15pm Cosplay Filmmaking 101 (Oregon Ballroom 202)
10pm – Close Gotham A Go Go!(Holocene 1001 Se Morrison St.)
Seating for panels is strictly limited and available on a first served basis. We do not clear panel rooms unless you are seated in a section that is marked with a sign at the end of the row reading: ROW WILL BE CLEARED AT THE END OF EACH PANEL
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Portland Comic Con show hours are Friday, Jan. 24, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Portland Comic Con is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor, often stopping by the Cosplay Stage, the ideal place to see and be seen.
For more on the 2014 Wizard World Portland Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-portland.html.
Jock, Brom, Kurt Busiek & More Added to Emerald City Comicon 2014
January 10, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, Comic Strips, Convention News, Gaming, Horror, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories, Video Games, Washington, Webcomics
Emerald City Comicon has added Jock, Brom, CB Cebulski, Kurt Busiek, Joe Quinones, Maris Wicks, Sina Grace, and many more more comic creators to their special guests roster in the new year! This year's ECCC will be held on March 28-30, 2014 Check out their website to find the latest on everything ECCC, including lists of guests, exhibitors, artists, schedules, gaming and events! www.emeraldcitycomicon.com
Gothic fantasy artist Brom is most well-known for his work on role-playing games. His recent works are Krampus: the Yule Lord, The Child Thief, The Plucker, The Devil's Rose.
CB Cebulski
Writer of such books as Wolverine: In The Flesh, Strange Tales, X-Infernus, Runaways, War of Kings: Darkhawk, Astonishing Tales, various What If? titles and Avengers Fairy Tales for Marvel Comics, for whom he is also a talent scout and editor.
Brad Guigar
Writer of Tales from the Con, creator/writer/artist of Evil Inc., Courting Disaster, and How to Make Webcomics.
Alvin Lee
A video game and game promotional artist, who has worked on League of Legends, Masters of the Universe, Marvel vs. Capcom.
Eddie Nunez
Cover artist for comics such as Ben 10, Ame-Comi Girls, Jinnrise, Fanboys vs. Zombies, Valen the Outcast.
Stephen Silver
Character designer for Disney TV Animation, Sony Feature Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, designing characters for shows such as Kim Possible, Danny Phantom, Kevin Smith's Clerks The Animated Series and many more.
Ryan Browne
Artist of Bedlam and The Manhattan Projects, co-creator of Smoke and Mirrors, creator of God Hates Astronauts and Blast Furnace.
Kurt Busiek
Eisner Award-winning writer/creator of Astro City, writer of Marvels, Superman, Conan, Trinity, JLA/Avengers, Marvels: Eye Of The Camera, Spider-Man/Mary Jane, Wednesday Comics, The Brave and the Bold, Iron Man, I Am An Avenger, Age Of Heroes, Kirby: Genesis and many more.
Shannon Denton
Writer of Pilot Season: Fleshdigger, Graveslinger, and Outlaw Territory, artist on Deadpool, Fantastic Four and Star Wars, character designer on X-Men:TAS and Spider-Man Unlimited, storyboard artist on TMNT & Avengers: EMH.
Sina Grace
Artist and writer for Regular Show, Adventure Time, The Walking Dead, The Li'l Depressed Boy comics, as well as Burn the Orphanage, Not My Bag.
B. Clay Moore
Writer of The Vampire Diaries, A+X, Ben 10, JSA Liberty Files: The Whistling Skull, Legends of the Dark Knight.
Jose Delbo
Recent recipient of the Inkpot Award for Achievement in Comic Arts, Delbo has been an artist in the comics industry for over fifty years, including runs on The Transformers, Thundercats, Detective Comics, and The Superman Family.
Dennis Hopeless
Writer of Cable And X-Force, Avengers Arena, The Answer!, Legion Of Monsters and X-Men: Season One.
Todd Nauck
Artist of Invincible Universe, DC Nation Super Spectacular, Spider-Man, and Teen Titans. Cover artist for FF, Guarding the Globe, and more.
Peter Nguyen
Artist on Batman Beyond, Batman Beyond: Unlimited, and Batman: Arkham Unhinged.
Joe Quinones
Artist on the upcoming Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell graphic novel, as well as issues of FF, Batman '66, Batman Black and White. Cover artist for Captain Marvel, Serenity: Leaves on the Wind, Robocop: Last Stand, The Amazing Spider-Man.
Maris Wicks
New York Times bestselling illustrator of Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birutė Galdikas. Writer on Batman Black and White, colorist on Batman '66, and cover artist for Adventure Time.
Brian Buccellato
Co-writer on an upcoming run on Detective Comics, writer of Forever Evil: Rogues Rebellion, All New Executive Assistant: Iris, The Black Bat, and previously a co-writer and colorist on The Flash.
Jim Calafiore
Artist of Leaving Megalopolis, Red Lanterns, Green Lantern, Green Lantern: New Guardians, Secret Six, Deadpool, Suicide Squad, Batgirl, Exiles, New Excalibur and Aquaman.
Jon Goff
Writer for Spawn, Jack Rabbit, and Bungie's new video game Destiny.
Marat Mychaels
Cover artist for Grimm Fairy Tales, Joe Palooka, Army of Darkness, and penciller for Grifter.
Chris Roberson
Writer for numerous titles, including Codename: Action, Doc Savage, The Shadow, Edison Rex, The Mysterious Strangers, Masks.
Kyle Higgins
Writer of Batman Beyond 2.0, Nightwing, Masters of the Universe, Deathstroke, Supreme Power, Batman, Detective Comics and Captain America.
Jason Latour
Writer of Wolverine and the X-Men, Winter Soldier, Infinity: Against the Tide and Wolverine: Japan's Most Wanted, artist of Sledgehammer 44, Django Unchained and the upcoming Southern Bastards with fellow ECCC guest Jason Aaron.
Carlo Pagulayan
Artist of Iron Man, Red She-Hulk and Hulk, as well as cover artist of Alpha Flight, Uncanny X-Force, Guardians of the Galaxy, Incredible Hulks, Herc and Silver Surfer.
Stephen Segovia
Artist of Adventures of Superman, Superior Carnage, X-Treme X-Men and Silver Surfer. Cover artist of Red Hood and The Outlaws, Green Lantern: New Guardians and Red Lanterns.
Hero Initiative at Emerald City Comicon 2013 with Dollar Days
February 27, 2013 by Brian Pate
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Hero Initiative at Emerald City Comic Con
Dollar Days all weekend!
All to raise money for Hero Initiative!
Los Angeles, CA (February 25, 2013) Hero Initiative, the non-profit organization that aids comic creators in medical and financial need is heading to Emerald City Comic Con March 1st through 3rd in Seattle, Wash. at the Washington State Convention Center.
All through the weekend, participating artists throughout the floor will be donating a dollar for their signature. As win-win all the way around! You can donate just a dollar and help Hero Initiative continue it's important work for the industry.
Check out the list of participating artists:
- Eric Canete
- Mike Choi
- Francesco Francavilla
- Chris Gage
- Paul Jenkins
- Dave Johnson
- Denny O'Neil
- Dan Panosian
- Brian Pulido
- Darick Robertson
- Tim Sale
- Matteo Scalera
- Fiona Staples
- Richard Starkings
- Mark Waid
- Bill Willingham
Make sure you seek them out and stop on by the booth, #2308 and see what else we have.
About The Hero Initiative
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book artists and craftsmen in need. Hero Initiative creates a financial safety net for yesterday's creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.
Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $500,000 to the comics veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.
Claremont, Simone, Pacheco, and Deodato Jr., Among Creators Attending Wizard World Portland Comic Con 2013
February 12, 2013 by Brian Pate
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Chris Claremont, Gail Simone, Carlos Pacheco, Mike Deodato Jr., Kurt Busiek Among Top Creators To Attend 2013 Wizard World Portland Comic Con, Feb. 22-23-24
Scott Lobdell, Arthur Suydam, Mike Grell, Greg Horn Among Nearly 100 In Artist Alley At Oregon Convention Center
NEW YORK and PORTLAND, Ore., February 11, 2013 – Chris Claremont ("Uncanny X-Men," "Spider-Man"), Gail Simone ("Batgirl," "Firestorm"), Carlos Pacheco ("Green Lantern," "Wolverine"), Mike Deodato Jr. ("Wonder Woman," "Batman") and Kurt Busiek ("Astro City," "Superman") are a few the top comics creators scheduled to attend next weekend's inaugural Wizard World Portland Comic Con, Feb. 22-24 at the Oregon Convention Center. The Artist Alley of nearly 100 talented writers and artists complements a strong celebrity roster which includes comics legend Stan Lee, "Happy Days" star Henry Winkler and Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell.
The standout creator roster also includes notables such as Scott Lobdell ("Superman," "Teen Titans"), Arthur Suydam ("Marvel Zombies," "Army of Darkness"), Mike Grell ("Green Arrow," "Green Lantern"), Greg Horn ("Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark," "X-Force") and many others.
A total of 12 Eisner Award winners and/or nominees will be on hand, including Hall of Famer Lee and winners Busiek, Joe Keatinge ("Amazing Spider-Man," "Morbius: The Living Vampire") and Shannon Wheeler ("Too Much Coffee Man," "Oil and Water"). Nominated creators include Pacheco, Bill Crabtree ("The Sixth Gun," "Invincible"), Barry Deutsch ("Hereville"), Nathan Edmonson ("Who is Jake Ellis?", "Ultimate Iron Man"), Paul Gulacy ("Valkyrie," "Batman"), Arnold and Jacob Pander ("Grendel," "Batman: City of Light") and Brett Weldele ("The Surrogates," "Pariah").
Wizard World Portland Comic Con, produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), will bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Admission is free for kids 10 and under, and Sunday, February 24, is "Kids Day," an array of programming specially designed for children.
Event hours are Friday, Feb. 22, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more on the 2013 Wizard World Portland Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-portland.html.
About Wizard World:
Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.
The 2013 event schedule to date can be found at www.wizardworld.com.
February 22-24 – Wizard World Portland Comic Con
March 22-24 – Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con
May 30 – June 2 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
June 28-30 – Wizard World New York City Experience
August 8-11 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
September 20-22 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
October 18-20 – Wizard World Nashville Comic Con
November 22-24 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
February 7-9, 2014 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
Dark Horse Announces Panel Schedule for ECCC 2012
March 29, 2012 by Brian Pate
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Dark Horse Comics Panels noted in red.
Friday • March 30th
ECCC Spotlight Series: Brian Wood Room: 211 Time: 3:00 – 4:00
The Emerald City Comicon Spotlight Series is designed to give you an intimate look into the minds of some of comics greatest creators. This hour, join creator Brian Wood as he talks about his work on Conan, DMZ, Northlanders and many others.
Falling Skies Screening and Q&A Room: 4C1-2 Time: 3:00 – 4:00
TNT's epic drama Falling Skies makes its debut appearance at Emerald City Comicon this year. Watch a never-before-seen clip from the season 2 premiere episode and hear from the show's actors and producers about the new season. Falling Skies, basic cable's #1 new series of 2011, is set to return this June to continue its extraordinary story about life and survival in the wake of a catastrophic alien invasion. Noah Wyle (ER) stars as Tom Mason, a former college professor and father of three, who has become an unlikely leader for the 2nd Massachusetts civilian resistance group. The series chronicles the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that has left most of the world completely incapacitated. Falling Skies comes to TNT from DreamWorks Television and is executive-produced by Steven Spielberg, DreamWorks Television heads Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank. Remi Aubuchon and Greg Beeman also serve as executive producers.
Drawing Inspiration: The Art of the Whedonverse Room: 4C1-2 Time: 5:00 – 6:00
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-panels look at the dynamic artwork of Dark Horses Joss Whedon titles, from pencils to inks to colors to print. Dark Horses public relations director, Jeremy Atkins, will lead a discussion with artists Georges Jeanty (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Phil Noto (Angel & Faith, Dollhouse), Chris Samnee (Serenity), and inker Andy Owens (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) for an inside look at the artists processes. We'll be showcasing a variety of art from past and future issues of these best-loved titles, including exclusive reveals and first looks!
ECCC Spotlight Series: Camilla d'Errico Room: 211 Time: 6:00 – 7:00
The Emerald City Comicon Spotlight Series is designed to give you an intimate look into the minds of some of comics greatest creators. This hour, Camilla d'Errico talks about how she made her dreams reality by giving up on the 9 to 5 grind and becoming a full time artist.
EXPANDING THE EXPERIENCE: VIDEO GAMES TO COMICS AND BACK AGAIN Room: TCC 102 Time: 6:00 – 7:00
When Dark Horse partnered with BioWare to expand the Mass Effect story line into comics, video-game tie-in comics were finally legitimized. Now, Dark Horse is widely recognized as the leading publisher of video-game comics, with launches throughout 2012 digitally and in print. Join us for an hour long preview of what's to come this year, with exclusive news and announcements on current and upcoming projects with BioWare, Valve, and Activision!
Saturday • March 31st
ECCC Spotlight Series: Rick Remender Room: 211 Time: 11:00 – 12:00
The Emerald City Comicon Spotlight Series is designed to give you an intimate look into the minds of some of comics greatest creators. This hour Uncanny X-Force writer Rick Remender joins us. Rick is also the writer/creator of comics such as Fear Agent, The End League, Strange Girl, Black Heart Billy, Last Days of American Crime, Sea of Red, Sorrow, Night Mary, XXXombies and Doll and Creature.
Dark Horse Comics: Powered By Creators Room: 4C1-2 Time: 4:00 – 5:00
Just over twenty-five years ago, Dark Horse stepped into the comics-publishing arena with a different agenda. While the publisher has gained much notoriety for its popular licensed titles, like Buffy and Star Wars, one mission remains the same: to give comics top creators a venue for showcasing their work and retaining their ownership of it. Join Dark Horse's public relations director, Jeremy Atkins, along with a cast of premier talent, for news on all of Dark Horse's 2012 publishing launches and new Dark Horse Presents stories. Guests include Steve Niles(Criminal Macabre), Steve Lieber (Alabaster), Francesco Francavilla (Black Beetle), Sanford Greene (Rotten Apple), Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop), Adam Warren (Empowered), Paul Tobin (Falling Skies), and Brian Wood (The Massive), and a few surprise drop-ins!
Sunday • April 1st
ECCC Spotlight Series: Steve Niles Room: 211 Time: 12:00 – 1:00
The Emerald City Comicon Spotlight Series is designed to give you an intimate look into the minds of some of comics greatest creators. This hour, modern master of horror, Steve Niles, talks about what it takes to craft a good horror story, working with artists like Sam Kieth and Ben Templesmith and how his creation of 30 Days of Night changed the face of horror comics.
Axe Cop Room: 3AB Time: 1:00 – 2:00
Ethan and Malachai Nicolle, creators of Axe Cop, will do a live Q&A, show images and videos of new Axe Cop material, etc. Always a fun and highly interactive panel.
Mythic Fiction Comics: The Next Mega-Genre? Room: 3AB Time: 12:00 – 1:00
From Mage, Sandman and Bone to Fables, Castle Waiting, Hellboy and more, mythic fiction has been a fascinating — and growing — presence in comics. What is mythic fiction? Why is it so popular? And could it really become the next big thing in the comics field? Join moderator Kurt Busiek (Arrowsmith), Matt Wagner (Mage), Rachel Edidin (Dark Horse Comics), Bill Willingham (Fables) and Chris Roberson (Memorial) for a lively discussion about mythic fiction in comics, from its roots to it future.
ECCC Spotlight Series: Brandon Graham and Adam Warren in Conversation Room: 211 Time: 1:00 – 2:00
The Emerald City Comicon Spotlight Series is designed to give you an intimate look into the minds of some of comics greatest creators.Brandon Graham and Adam Warren join you this hour for a conversation talking about finer points of their work. Their western takes on manga have delighted readers locally and abroad. Expect a vivid and lively discussion.
Portland Comic Book Show to Feature Over 30 Creators at the November 13, 2011 Show
November 7, 2011 by Brian Pate
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The Portland Comic Book show will feature an inking demonstration by Gary Martin, author of The Art of Comic-Book Inking. Gary Martin's two volumes of The Art of Comic-Book Inking have become the industry-standard manuals for aspiring inkers seeking to take their work to the next level or for working professionals looking to broaden their skills base. Dark Horse Comics recently published a new edition of the ground breaking book, combining the two textbooks into a single volume and with expanded new material, including three additional blue-lined art boards featuring pencil art by master comics illustrators Jack Kirby, John Buscema, and Gil Kane.
Anina Bennett, co-creator of Heartbreakers and Boilerplate, will moderate a panel discussion "How to Break Into Comics as a Writer" Writers on the panel discussion include Kurt Busiek (Astro City), Dan Berman (God Complex), Adam Gallardo (Gear School), Brandon Jerwa (Battlestar Galactica) and Jamie S. Rich (Spellcheckers).
Star Wars Imperial Costume Clubs will be out in full force at the Portland Comic Book Show on November 13th. Featuring movie accurate costumes, Cloud City Garrison "the Villians" will feature Stormtroopers & Darth Vader. Kashyyyk Base features "the Rebels" including Jedi Knights, Pilots, Princesses, and Wookies. Mandalorian Mercs are "the bounty hunters" from Star Wars. Star Wars fans should bring their cameras as all 3 Costuming clubs will be available for pictures!
The Portland Comic Book Show is featuring over 30 comic book writers and artists at this years' annual show. A complete list can be found at www.portlandcomicbookshow.com
The Portland Comic Book Show is Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the Rose Quarter at the Memorial Coliseum in the Exhibit Hall. The show runs from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $8.00 for ages 8 & older. The show features 175 tables of merchandise displaying and selling thousands of collectibles including comic books dating back to the 1940's, non-sport cards, magazines, original art, Movie and TV Memorabilia, Star Trek and Star Wars merchandise, action figures, Disney items, and a variety of toys. For more information contact Second Genesis at 503-788-1031, email at email@example.com or our website at www.portlandcomicbookshow.com
MD – Astro City Signing
September 20, 2011 by Colin Solan
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Kurt Busiek signs at Beyond Comics on Sunday, September 25 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm!
Beyond Comics
536 North Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Hero Initiative Appearing at Mid-Ohio-Con 2010
November 3, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Ohio
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Hero Initiative celebrates Mid-Ohio Con's 30th year!
Archie Comics, New Fragrance from Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab and more!
For Immediate Release: (November 2, 2010) Hero Initiative will celebrate Mid-Ohio Con's 30th year as one of America's longest-running and most successful comic book and pop-culture conventions! It's happening this weekend, November 6-7 in Exhibit Hall E of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH For tickets visit http://midohiocon.blogspot.com/. In celebration, Hero Initiative, the non-profit organization that helps comic creators in medical and financial need, will have signings and live sketching by special guests at its booth.
We have excellent news for the BPAL fans out there! Heroine, the new scent from Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab featuring the great new Adam Hughes label, will be available at the con! Heroine is the first scent created specifically for The Hero Initiative, and features Nepalese amber, East African patchouli, dark musk, apple blossom, petit grain, aged leather, skin musk, and rhubarb. Heroine will be available for $25 at the con, and will be $26 when it goes live on the BPAL site in late November.
While getting a sketch, a couple of signatures and smelling amazing, you can browse the next six highly anticipated Hero Initiative original Archie #600 covers that are for sale! The next six available—from artists Norm Breyfogle, Agnes Garbowska, Leonard Kirk, Joseph Linsner, Al Milgrom and Aaron Sowd—will be on display at Hero's Mid-Ohio booth as they're simultaneously up for auction on eBay! Check out: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZheroinitiativeQQhtZ-1
Sketching and signing schedule as follows:
SAT, Nov. 6 10-6
1130-1230: Kurt Busiek
130-230: Herb Trimpe
SUN, Nov. 7
1030-1130: Matt Wagner
About The Hero Initiative
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterday's creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.
Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $400,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.

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Albany-- A Westside home is damaged in an early morning fire that started because of a common mistake made during cold weather.
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Maye Show Ponies is owned and operated by Cheryl, Paul and Ethan Maye.
The farm,
Boston Run
(named after their collection of Boston Terriers)is located in Fairfield, Va, which is only 7 miles north of the Virginia Horse Center, in Lexington, VA.
They operate a family run business that has been built on a passion for ponies. Their main focus is producing quality young ponies for the breeding and performance rings. Cheryl and Paul have been professional handlers and trainers for several years Their son Ethan is following in their footsteps starting his riding career at age 5 and his in-hand career in 2007 at age 6, he is currently showing in the small green pony hunters with our pony
"Falling Moon Huckleberry"
Ethan Maye and his welsh pony mare
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Falling Moon Casanova (below)
Paul's other passion besides handling ponies, is carriage driving: where he competes at Combined Driving Events and in the Pleasure Driving Arena. He trains, shows, gives lessons and clinics. He drives singles, to
four in-hands and has won several top awards at some of the most prestigous driving shows in the country.
Maye Show Ponies at Boston Run
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The Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones are confident that linebacker Bruce Carter is a fit in their new 4-3 defense at the weak-side position.
"He's working at it, though. We saw things, there's an old adage, if you've seen him do it a few times, you know they can do it at least and you go from there," Jones said, via the Dallas Morning News. "We know he can do what this defense calls for and be outstanding. We have some real reasons to be excited about him and certainly he'd be the first to say that he had some things that he'd like to take back.
"Overall, he's got a future here … and that's a positive. It's not a condition, he's going to become more of a pro and more understanding about the kind of commitment and the kind of detail and preparation it takes and he'll be a lot better for it. He's got the other stuff that nobody can coach, and that is speed and physical assets."
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We've seen a trend over the last few years of cooks decorating their kitchens with big letters: "EAT." "HOME." Etcetera. I feel like this trend is getting a little tired, but one way to give words in the kitchen completely new life would be to use light-up neon letters like these. Assemble any word you want; they're an investment, but also a piece of art that's uniquely yours. What would you write out on your kitchen walls?
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I'm not sure what I'd write, but these are really cute! I'm definitely going to start thinking of ideas!
well, as far as kitchen 'words', I remember reading a quote from a chef that struck me as particularly wonderful and true: "Cooking for those you love is one of life's great joys." It is exactly the feeling I get when I have people over and the meal is coming together and everyone is having a good time. The house is clean and I know we'll have wonderful leftovers to enjoy afterward.
I want to have that phrase in my kitchen, but I'm not sure of the medium. I have cabinets on three walls that stop about 18 inches short of the ceiling, and I was thinking of creating a mosaic of it in cursive, on slender boards, using colorful food things, such as small lentils and beans, tiny pasta, etc, Every time I see the bins of those tiny orange lentils and red beans at Whole Foods I just want to dig my hands in them!
Gahhh, a trend that can't die soon enough as far as I'm concerned. "EAT" "LAUNDRY" etc. It always looks like those people are learning to read. Then I think, why don't they carry it to the logical conclusion and put a giant neon "POOP" over the toilet?
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We try to keep a pretty even keel here at Pass it to Bulis. The Canucks' fanbase tends to swing wildly from one extreme to the other, from hope, faith, and happiness to outright despair, despondency, and hopelessness. We aim for somewhere in the middle. If we seem overly positive at times, it's generally because there's a lot to be positive about: the Canucks have finished in first place during the regular season twice in a row, have won the Northwest Division four times in a row, and we have seen the Sedin twins win back-to-back Art Ross trophies.
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Lance Armstrong had denied doping allegations for more than a decade before confessing to Oprah Winfrey during an interview on Monday.
MSN News has created a timeline of some of the doping allegations against Lance Armstrong, along with some of his quotes and responses. Below is a list of denials the disgraced cyclist has made since 2001:
- 2001: "This is my body and I can do whatever I want to it. I can push it, and study it, tweak it, listen to it. Everybody wants to know what I'm on. What am I on? I'm on my bike, busting my ass six hours a day. What are you on?" — Nike ad
- July 14, 2004: Armstrong is accused of using performance-enhancing drugs before and during the 1999 Tour de France in a book released just weeks before the start of the 2004 Tour de France, "L.A. Confidential: The Secrets of Lance Armstrong" by Pierre Ballester and The Sunday Times sports correspondent David Walsh.
- March 31, 2005: Armstrong's former personal assistant Mike Anderson claims he found a box of androstenone while cleaning Armstrong's bathroom. Armstrong denied the claim and issued a countersuit. Armstrong and Anderson reached an out-of-court settlement.
- July 24, 2005: "I'll say to the people who don't believe in cycling, the cynics and the skeptics. I'm sorry for you. I'm sorry that you can't dream big. I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. But this is one hell of a race. This is a great sporting event and you should stand around and believe it. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets — this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it. Vive Le Tour." — Armstrong after winning his seventh straight Tour de France.
- August 2005: "I have never doped, I can say it again, but I have said it for seven years — it doesn't help." — Armstrong on CNN's Larry King Live after media reports surfaced that urine samples taken from Armstrong in 1999 and then frozen tested positive for blood-boosting erythropoietin (EPO).
- May 31, 2006: Armstrong is cleared of doping allegations stemming from a drug test in 1999.
- June 23, 2006: "Le Monde" reports claims made by Armstrong's former teammate Frankie Andreu and Andreu's wife Betsy that Armstrong admitted in 1996 to having taken the blood-boosting hormone EPO and other banned substances.
- July 3, 2007: "I was on my death bed. You think I'm going to come back into a sport and say, 'OK, OK doctor give me everything you got, I just want to go fast?' No way. I would never do that." — In an interview with CBS News journalist and cancer survivor Bob Schieffer at the Aspen Ideas Festival.
Video: Before confession, Armstrong spent years denying
- July 2009: "The critics say I'm arrogant. A doper. Washed up. A fraud. That I couldn't let it go. They can say whatever they want. I'm not back on my bike for them." — Nike "Driven" commercial, aired before Armstrong's first Tour de France race since coming out of retirement.
- May 2010: "It's our word against his word. I like our word. We like our credibility. Floyd lost his credibility a long time ago." — Armstrong's response to cyclist Floyd Landis' accusations of systemic doping in the U.S. Postal cycling team.
- Feb. 16, 2011: Armstrong says he will retire from cycling for good.
- May 19, 2011: Tyler Hamilton, Armstrong's former teammate, says he used PEDs with Armstrong to cheat in cycling.
- Feb. 13, 2012: Federal prosecutors say they won't charge Armstrong over allegations that he used PEDs.
- June 13, 2012: "I have never doped, and, unlike many of my accusers, I have competed as an endurance athlete for 25 years with no spike in performance, passed more than 500 drug tests and never failed one." — Armstrong's statement when the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency brought doping charges against him.
- August 23, 2012: "There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, 'Enough is enough.' For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in winning my seven Tours since 1999." — Armstrong's statement during his announcement that he wouldn't fight the USADA's charges.
- August 24, 2012: The USADA takes away Armstrong's seven Tour de France titles that he won from 1999-2005, saying that he used PEDs.
- Oct. 10, 2012: The USADA releases evidence against Armstrong.
- Oct. 17, 2012: Armstrong steps down as chairman of his Livestrong Cancer Foundation.
- Oct. 22, 2012: Armstrong is banned for life by the International Cycling Union.
- Jan 14, 2013: Armstrong apologizes to his Livestrong staff and confesses to doping in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
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