Pop Culture Icons: Patrick Stewart, Adam West, Burt Ward, Billy Dee Williams, Gillian Anderson. Dirk Benedict, Carrie Fisher, Christopher Lloyd, Walter Koeing plus stars of True Blood, The Walking Dead, Stargate and Supernatual!
Comic Book Legends: Chris Claremont, Denny O’Neill, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, Kurt Busiek plus writers and artists of today’s most popular comic books.
Seattle (my home) becomes geek paradise for lovers of comics, cartoons, gaming, sci-fi, horror and cosplay! (This was my favorite cosplayers from 2012!)
Oh it’s a nerd-tastic milestone when your hometown comic book con unveils the programming lineup! Emerald City Comicon unveiled their 3 days of programming featuring celebrity guests, comic book legends and panels on everything from cosplay to starting your own webcomics.
ECCC announced more comic book creators today are coming to the big show March 1-3 including:
Brian Wood (Star Wars, X-Men, The Massive, Mara, Northlanders)
Garry Brown (The Massive, Creepy, Mass Effect: Homeworlds)
Fans of The Hunger Games can feast their eyes on costumes worn by “The Girl On Fire” and other characters from hit movie based on the best-selling novel! An amazing collection of genuine costumes will be exhibited at the upcoming Emerald City Comicon taking place on March 1st – 3rd, 2013 at the Washington State Convention Center. This rare display of Hollywood history will be on display all three days!
The exhibit features original screen-worn costumes worn by Jennifer Lawrence as “Katniss,” Josh Hutcherson as “Peeta,” Elizabeth Banks as “Effie,” Stanley Tucci as “Caesar,” Liam Hemsworth as “Gale,” Woody Harrelson as “Haymitch,” Lenny Kravtiz as “Cinna,” Donald Sutherland as “President Snow,” Wes Bentley as “Seneca,” and many more!
The costumes are all set to be auctioned off in October but will be making a few appearances around the country first to give the public a chance to preview the items. Cities for the costume exhibit include Hollywood, Chicago, New York and Seattle.
The Hunger Games Cast Tour in Seattle, photo by ComicsBlend.com
Almost a year ago thousands of local fans gathered and screamed for Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth on The Hunger Games Tour. Here’s a link to my interviews with those stars.
Emerald City Comicon Exclusive by Alex Ross courtesy Emerald City Comicon
This is the year! You know you want to go. You cheered in The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises. You may have said “say what?” when the picture of Superman smooching Wonder Woman hit mainstream news sites.
Geek has gone global! Nerd is no longer niche. There’s no better geek experience than a comic book convention! Make 2013 the year you attend one!
In just two months the city I call home will host my favorite 3 days of the year! This March Emerald City Comicon will bring Sir Patrick Stewart, Billy Dee Williams, Carrie Fisher, Adam West, Burt Ward, stars of The Walking Dead and a huge roster of comic book creators to Northwest fans.
If you’re a sci-fi or comic fan but have never gone to a con this post is for you. By special request here’s a guide to Comicons for Virgins!
1. Have fun. Bring cash. You never know when you will find an awesome back issue or amazing print!
2. Do a little homework to maximize your con time. I have a wish list of stars and creators I hope to meet and panels I want to attend.
3. You know what they say about best laid plans! If you miss something don’t worry, there’s always something cool around the corner.
4. When it comes to autographs from writers/artists. Know when they have panels booked so you’re not waiting in line and then they have to leave for a panel. Autographs/photos from media guests (TV and movie stars) are on a schedule and do have fees.
5. I take only a max of 4-6 books to be signed by a writer/artist. Respect the other fans waiting just like you. Don’t drop dozens of books to be signed. You can buy books new at their table usually. This is your chance to talk with the creators. If you’re going to be critical, be constructive and respectful. If the writer killed off your favorite character, don’t worry, they’ll be resurrected eventually. This is your moment with the creator but remember your fellow fans are patiently waiting for their moments too.
6. Sketches. Most artists charge a fee – it’s worth it! Ask the guys ahead of you what they’re charging. Sometimes you might catch an artist in a mood and sketches are free but most have a fee – many have already been commissioned. Even if they’re drawing they will still autograph your books. Be patient.
Claremont/Byrne era Phoenix & Nightcrawler at ECCC, ComicsBlend.com
7. Let your geek flag fly! Don’t be self-conscious. If you want to go all out with a costume – go for it or just wear a cool t-shirt celebrating your favorite comic, sci-fi or fantasy thing. This is your chance at a second Halloween so go for it!
8. Panels – If it’s a big name star or show the expect a huge crowd so get there early.
9. Expand your horizons! This is a great time to discover a new artist, book, writer. If you’re just a superhero comic fan – why not try a crime, western or indie series.
10. Have fun! Bring cash! Be Patient!
Hope to see some of you at Emerald City Comicon March 1-3, 2013. Keep checknig out this site for updates and coverage.
John Barrowman (Doctor Who, Torchwood) is one of the many scif-fi genre favorites (Tahmoh Penikett, Ben Browder, Kelly Hu, Seth Gabel) to guest star on The CW’s Arrow. Now we know who Barrowman is playing so I better give you this…
SPOILER WARNING!
IF YOU DIDN’T SEE LAST WEEK’S ARROW YOU WANT NOT WANT TO KEEP READING!
OK – HERE IS IS:
Barrowman is playing Malcolm Merlyn – father of Tommy, Oliver Queen’s best friend. Will Malcolm or Tommy evolve into infamous Green Arrow villain Merlyn?
“We start off in the pilot with Tommy being … a little bit suspicious [of Oliver], and we haven’t seen that [since],” Amell tells TV Line, “And one of the things I like about this episode is… if he wereeventually going down a darker path, this is a nice way to sort of push a character in one direction.”
“He’s certainly the most nefarious character we’ve met so far,” Amell says of Malcom. “We don’t know a ton about him, just that whatever that symbol means in [Robert Queen’s] book, and however that list was constructed, he’s not necessarily behind it but he’s the closest to the center we’ve gotten.
“He’s obviously the biggest threat that Oliver has,” Amell continues, “which is ironic, because they’ve never come together. So far.”
Tonight’s Arrow continues the storyline with Helena/Huntress.
Manu Bennett (Spartacus) is joining the show as Deathstroke in an upcoming episode.
Make a date with Geek Girl Con! The Seattle Celebration of the Female Geek has set the date of October 19 and 20 of 2013 for next year’s big event at the Conference Center in Seattle.
I had a blast this year! This Celebration of the Female Geek welcomes all to join the party! The event recognizes the contributions of women in all aspects of geek culture with amazing guests and insightful and fun panels. Here’s my review of this year’s event.
Hundreds of fans lined up for the midnight release of HALO 4. My awesome collaborator and HALO fanatic Josh Lewis captured the midnight madness packed with cosplay at the Microsoft Store in Seattle.
Photo by Joshua Lewis courtesy KOMONEWS.COM
You can see more of Josh’s photographs at KOMONEWS.COM.
I wish all of you a happy and safe Halloween! It’s a tradition that I take a picture with the Sydnie and Lincoln Lint every year at Halloween but this year I’m across the country visiting my ailing mom.
Supermom Jaymie shared this year’s Halloween costumes with me! Linc is sporting Dracula cool while Sydnie is channeling her inner Batgirl! Jaymie tells me Sydnie declared:
“I’m Batman Girl and nobody kills my city!”
I think Babs and Gail Simone would be impressed! Sydnie, I have a Batgirl collection waiting for you when you’re old enough and and the parents approve!
