April 2012 – Page 16 – COMICS BLEND

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New Avengers TV Spot Reveals Loki’s Army

Avengers New Post — Marvel's The Avengers courtesy Marvel.com

Tony Stark breaks it down for Loki is a new tv spot for Marvel’s The Avengers. Tony’s ‘head count’ is a clever summary of his team mixed with action packed scenes and closer looks at Loki’s army.

Spinoff Online makes a great theory that these minions could be the Disir, exile Valkyries from Asgard.

ECCC Moment “The Avengers Fight The X-Men!”

A Favorite Moment at Marvel Pint of C.B. at Emerald City Comicon:

A fan asked if AVX will reference the old X-Men vs. Avengers series. The short answer from the panel is..no.

AVX Panel — Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, C.B. Cebulski at Emerald City Comicon, ComicsBlend.com

Matt Fraction recalled reading the original series when it first came out and said how it didn’t “fulfill” him as a Marvel fan.

“It was not what I wanted it to be. There’s a part of me that — the entire time I’m doing AvX — has been like ‘Do right by yourself as a nine year-old. Make this the book you [would] have wanted to see.’

“So you know what happens in this issue? The Avengers fight the X-Men.

“You know what happens in the next issue? The Avengers fight the X-Men.

“After that, guess what? The Avengers fight the X-Men!”

And the audience erupted with laughter and applause.

Emerald City Comicon:This Geek’s Odyssey Day Three

The final day of Emerald City Comicon started with my moment with a sci-fi icon. When the doors opened I started feeling nostalgic and rushed down to the media guest level to meet George Takei. I chose a photo of Hikaru Sulu from Star Trek The Undiscovered Country in which the U.S.S. Enterprise helmsman was now Captain of the U.S.S. Excelsior.

I thanked him for being a trailblazer in his career and in his personal life. It’s amazing to think how he could be a cultural breakthrough decades ago as the first Asian American on a network television series and now being a champion for equality as an openly gay and married man. Sulu is just cool – then, now and forever.

ECCC Day3 026 — I'm Mutant and Proud with Emma Frost at ECCC, ComicsBlend.com

Back up to the show floor in search for rare comic book finds I was sporting my “Mutant and Proud” t-shirt starring the X-Man Beast and it really attracted the X fans in costume including Emma Frost and Gambit.

ECCC Day3 003 — Gambit at ECCC, ComicsBlend.com

I went in search of autographs from some of my favorite writers and artists including Chris Yost, Dustin Weaver, Georges Jeanty and I got a sketchbook from DC Comics star Phillip Tan.

I had the opportunity to meet up and coming writer Sam Humphries. I bought a copy of his Fanboys Vs. Zombies (about a zombie outbreak at the San Diego Comic-Con) and talked about his new work for Marvel. Humphries will be co-writing with Jonathan Hickman then taking over the Ultimates.

ECCC Day3 024 — Writers of the Marvel Next Big Thing Panel at ECCC, ComicsBlend.com

I was surprised to see him again on the Marvel: Next Big Thing panel with other favorite writers (of Punisher, Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Force, Secret Avengers) in a no holds barred question and answer session. I think these panels are the real pulse of a con. It’s the real interaction between fan and creator that leads to praise, pans and always passion about comics.

As the final hour approached I was almost ready to head home when a friend invited me to see Star Trek: Phoenix. This is a fan film written, produced and starring Seattle fans that takes place 42 years after the Star Trek: Nemesis. I went in to the screening on a whim but was really impressed. I left wanting more of the crew of the U.S.S. Phoenix and hope the voyage of these local fans continues. I didn’t plan it but my final day began and ended with Trek.

ECCC Day3 019 — The ECCC Crusader and Crusaderette, ComicsBlend.com

Emerald City Comicon was beyond my expectations. When it comes to cons, always have a game plan but be ready for the unexpected: a moment with a new friend as you bond over the fate of the X-Men, discover a new comic book you want to try or experience the joy of seeing fanboys and girls express their love in costumes and cheers.

Emerald City Comicon Day 2 Costume Parade

ECCC 2012 Day 2 053 — That's a big hammer Thor at ECCC, ComicsBlend.com

The craziest, busiest day of Emerald City Comicon brought out devoted fans demonstrating their geek love with cosplay. Here are some highlights of the costumed super fans at Seattle’s big event: