The superstars are aligning and blasting to Seattle for the 15th Anniversary of Emerald City Comicon, the biggest pop culture event in the Pacific Northwest.
Future Aquaman and Game of Thrones veteran Jason Momoa , Jeremy Renner Hawkeye of The Avengers, Ant-Man & The Wasp star Evangeline Lilly, Outlander stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, Vincent D’Onofrio, the Kingpin of Daredevil, Millie Bobby Brown and Shannon Purser of Stranger Things are making their ECCC debut. Continue reading EMERALD CITY COMICON 2017 Preview
To celebrate Black History Month here’s a look at ten of the most influential black characters who helped make comics continuity more inclusive and inspire future creators and readers. Fictional characters are not as important as civil rights leaders, athletes, artists or scientists but it’s important to see diversity in the pages and panels.
A Seattle born superhero shares her code-name with a beer crafted with comics inspiration. She’s back for a milestone event.
After crazy fun days of cosplaying, celebrity sightings and comic book collecting at Emerald City Comicon fans may need a break with a brew. Dark Heron returns to save the day.
ReedPOP and Fremont Brewing of Seattle, Washington announced they are bringing back the Dark Heron, an exclusive brew created as the Official Beer of Emerald City Comicon 2017. The Dark Heron will be rebooted with a new flavor and new artwork provided by local Seattle cartoonist, Jen Vaughn. The IPA was created to tap into the expressive spirit of the heroine and the comic fans who will swarm Seattle for ECCC’s 15th anniversary. Continue reading DARK HERON Returns To EMERALD CITY COMICON
Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
An artifact held by Harrison Ford (as Indiana Jones) from Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Are you geeking out yet? We are!
These cinematic icons are part of a new exhibit celebrating 20 years of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. Prepare for maximum amazement at a monumental new exhibit in the Emerald City filled with the stories, movies, shows that fueled our imagination and pop culture.
The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle announced a new exhibition commemorating the 20th anniversary Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame and named the new inductees for 2016. The Hall of Fame honors the lives, work, and ongoing legacies of science fiction and fantasy’s greatest creators.
After 41 years, Zanadu Comics is in jeopardy. Old school brick and mortar comic book shops like this Seattle icon are essential elements of the comics industry. After years of fighting in a changing business, a number of financial factors including forced relocation are hitting this store hard all at once.
This is personal.
When I first moved to Seattle I went in search of my new comic book shop and fell for this amazing store. Owner Perry Plush & Team Zanadu have created more than just a cool store. It’s a haven where everyone is welcome. Continue reading ZANADU COMICS Help a Heroic Comics Store
Red Lightning courtesy Make-A-Wish and Hero Creative
On this Giving Tuesday, it’s a day when you can share the holiday spirit with a donation to a charity.
Here’s our favorite non-profit that makes wishes come true for heroic kids fighting illnesses: Make-A-Wish.
The power of wish fulfillment gives sick kids an escape and helps with their recovery. You have the power to help grant wishes and you don’t need alien rings, lamps or mental powers. Continue reading Be A Hero This GIVING TUESDAY
They’ve always been there providing a refuge where you can escape the world and find kindred minds.
Before nerd became mainstream, before geek became global – local comic book shops have long been the source where to find new and classic adventures of iconic super heroes and discover new characters to cheer, cry and scream with and at.
Before movies came comics. Many of the writers and artists who inspired today’s biggest box-office hits were inspired in the racks at small stores. Now fans can share in the source of power that fuels our favorite movies and shows.
