The world’s biggest music festivals inspires a brand new comic book by acclaimed writer Paul Jenkins (Spider-Man, Darkness, Sentry, Inhumans, Wolverine: Origin, Batman.) Titan Comics and Atomeka will launch the brand-new series Tomorrowland – a four-part comic book story by Jenkins and Stellar Labs this July.
Tomorrowland, is set to expand for the first time outside of Belgium to Chattahoochee Hills, GA, USA in September 2013. The annual festival, which takes place at the end of July in Belgium, has already sold out all 180,000 tickets in under one second. In 2013 Tomorrowland will welcome attendees from 214 countries from around the world.
One of my favorite costumed couples I see at Emerald City Comicon every year is Kitty Pryde and Colossus but this year the cosplayers mutated into two new looks: Magneto & Mystique and Beast and Abigail Brand!
If you miss the blue furry Henry McCoy then check out how this cosplayer’s secrets to building a better Beast!
Ryan of Suterquest shared how he transformed himself into the Beast! Oh my stars and garters – check it out:
I had to get the picture of this Kid Apocalypse cosplayer at Emerald City Comicon last weekend. As I would learn this mutant’s power is to rap! Kid Apocalypse was filming a music video at the Seattle con featuring an uncanny crew of X-Men cosplayers!
Behold Kid Apocalypse: Came From the Chain! Here’s the Youtube link. Check out a cameo from the Kid’s creator, Uncanny X-Force and now Uncanny Avengers writer, Rick Remender!
As you can tell, the Kid knows his X-Men comic book history. Here’s a link to download kidapocalypse.bandcamp.com.
Got to love cosplayers! Sure you have the classic icons like Batman, Superman, Avengers and always lots of Harley Quinns! At Emerald City Comicon in Seattle this weekend I was thrilled to see a first of her kind – at least I’ve never seen a cosplayer honor Agent Abigail Brand of S.W.O.R.D.
Only fitting that the green-haired female Nick Fury of outer space appear at the Emerald City Comicon. Josh Lewis of KOMONEWS.COM captured this pic of Agent Brand with her boyfriend Beast of the X-Men. Brand was created by Joss Whedon during his run of Astonishing X-Men.
Emerald City Comicon saved the biggest and best for the grand finale! Sir Patrick Stewart was welcomed by a packed house to share memories in the final hour of the eleventh annual event. The man who played Captain Picard shared insights into his stellar career including Star Trek: The Next Generation, X-Men, Excalibur, Dune, Family Guy and Shakespeare! What a resume! We cheered and laughed and then marveled when Stewart confirmed he will be reprising his role as Professor Xavier in X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Sir Patrick Stewart at Emerald City Comicon photo by Josh Lewis courtesy KOMONEWS.COM
Chris Claremont penned the classic story that’s the basis for the next film. The longtime X-Men writer was among the legendary creators that inspired long lines of eager fans. I’m thrilled to share I now have Avengers Annual #10 (first appearance of future X-Man Rogue) signed by Claremont and Michael Golden!
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Dirk Benedict made the crowd howl with stories from his time on Battlestar Galactica and The A-Team, Danai Gurira was spotlighted in her second panel of the weekend talking The Walking Dead and her breakthrough role as Michonne. A fan of the katana wielding zombie killer dressed up as Michonne and had two friends as zombies to recreate the iconic entrance of the character to the series.
Boom Studios, DC, Dark Horse, Image and Marvel hosted panels giving previews of upcoming stories and giving fans a chance to ask burning questions. After three days the energy starts to fade but then you see a spirited cosplayer (sometimes an entire family in costume) or get face to face with your favorite creator or star and you’re just as excited as the first moment you entered the show floor!
Day two of Emerald City Comicon exploded like a super nova with the addition of sci-fi icon Sir Patrick Stewart! A galaxy of stars of science fiction, horror and fantasy await fans on the 6th floor for a chance to have an autograph and celebrity moment. I opted for the Professor Xavier photo from X-Men. My best friend and Navy veteran continued his Star Trek tradition by having the actor who played Captain Picard and Walter Koenig (Chekov from the original series) join the list of Trek stars on his memorabilia from an actual U.S.S. Enterprise her served on in the Navy! Along with the photo ops and autograph sessions fan can pack the panel rooms for a chance to ask questions, cheer and celebrate the fans and shows we love.
DC Comics, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics and Boom Studios were among the publishers with huge booths with freebies, exclusives for sale and a chance to meet the favorite writers and artists. Marvel Comics brings an army of popular writers, artists and editors to meet eager fans. Panels including the Marvel’s annual tradition: Pint of C.B. (Editor C.B. Cebulski and a team of creators) DC Comics: The New 52 featured a huge roster of favorites. This is the chance for to get sneak peeks at upcoming books and ask burning questions that you may get a definitive answer or a coy tease! ECCC Spotlight Lounge Presents Secret Origins of… are a series of panels starring some of the legendary creators and today’s top talents.
Emerald City Comicon is the chance to own original art from your favorite comic book artist! You can either have everything full blown commission to a quick sketch. Check with each artists or their representation for rates. Many artists are signing books and giving free sketches for your donation to the Hero Initiative. Mike Choi is one of my all time favorite artists. I picked up Rogue and Gambit prints plus a Medusa (of the Inhumans) sketch and in addition to Hero Initiative, Choi is donating to Make-A-Wish.
Sunday’s big event is the Sir Patrick Stewart panel – arrive early for this one! Danai Gurira (Michonne of The Walking Dead) Dirk Benedict (Starbuck of Battlestar Galactica) will be spotlighted with panels plus new sessions with your favorite comic book stars and everything from how to build your own R2-D2 to Star Trek Improv pack the final day!
Now enjoy some of my favorite cosplayers from day two!
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
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Like Bruce Banner transforming into the Hulk, Emerald City Comicon is getting bigger! The Seattle celebration of comic books, science fiction and gaming takes over the entire Washington State Convention Center this year giving eager fans more celebrities, more panels and more everything!
Sci-Fi legends Sir Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: The Next Generation, X-Men) Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) Walter Koeing (Star Trek) Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars) and Christopher LLoyd (Back to the Future, Star Trek: The Search for Spock) will shine for adoring fans in panels, photograph and autograph sessions where they could how about a real life space traveler? Astronaut Clayton “Clay” Anderson will be appearing in the ECCC Kids! area.
Adam West as Batman, courtesy Emerald City Comicon
Pop Culture Icons Adam West and Burt Ward (Television’s Batman and Robin) are sure to inspire huge lines. Television’s Dynamic Duo will appear at a screening of the Batman film at Seattle’s Cinerama on Thursday night before the con begins and the Mayor will declare Mayor Adam West Day in Seattle in honor of the Walla Walla, Washington native.
The Walking Dead is killing it on television! Stars of the zombie comic book turned smash series Danai Gurira (Michonne) and Michael Rooker (Merle Dixon) will face the hordes of fanatic fans. The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard will be appearing too. True Blood star Kristin Bauer, Dirk Benedict of Battlestar Galactica, Michael Shanks of Stargate and Misha Collins of Supernatural are among many other television actors shining for the fans.
Uncanny X-Men #135 cover courtesy Marvel.com. Art by John Byrne
Along with the stellar roster of celebrities folks can meet comic book legends who have made uncanny impacts on the heroes we see on the big screen. I’m most excited to meet Chris Claremont, writer of the X-Men series and creator of characters like Gambit, Emma Frost, Rogue, Sabretooth and Kitty Pryde. Claremont wrote my first comic book, Uncanny X-Men #116, and his work on the mutants is the comic book equivalent to the soundtrack of my life! The man gave us The Dark Phoenix Saga and Days of Future Past, inspiration for the upcoming X-Men sequel!
Denny O’Neil is another living legend famous for his runs on the Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Batman series with fellow guest Neal Adams. O’Neil was the Marvel editor of Frank Miller’s classic Daredevil run and returned to DC as editor of the Batman family of books to oversee modern classics Continue reading Emerald City Comicon 2013 Preview
As geeks in Northwest America count down to Emerald City Comicon I look forward to seeing my favorite X-Men couple! Yes, Kitty Pryde and Colossus have broken up in the comic books. Peter was possessed by a demon, then the Phoenix go give the guy a break. Kitty is taking a cue from the movie and moving on Continue reading Kitty Pryde & Colossus! Emerald City Comicon Flashback
