Updated with guest list:
Seattle is famous for coffee, rock and roll, rain and the pioneering spirit of independent comics. Seattle indie artist invite you to what they hail as “a comic book art show for the future.”
Local fans and visitors are invited to a one-night free event celebrating the spirit of independent artists and Seattle’s underground comic book community. Think of it as a “Pop-Up Comic Con.”
Hometown Heroes is Friday, April 8th at 1927 Events just steps away from Zanadu Comics.
Creators Casey Silver and Dimi Macheras (80% Studios, creators of Guttertown Massive) formed the event out of a desire to connect creators, readers and the stories that bond them in a new way. This one night only event aims to provide a stage upon which multiple aspects of local Seattle culture, not just comics, can be represented through the art of these artists.
Hometown Heroes is partnering with local businesses and organizations to create a Seattle neighborhood art block party, designed to celebrate the independent aspects of our hometown, while at the same time sharing it with thousands of fans from across the country who will be in Seattle.
Organizers aim to create a relaxing, gallery atmosphere, giving fans the freedom of browsing and conversing with artists, resulting in a deeper connection. The event features comic books, posters, original art, clothing and more by 30+ Seattle based artists ranging from high school cartoonists to industry professionals such as Stefano Gaudiano (The Walking Dead) and Peter Bagge (Hate).
Here’s the guest list: Mark Allender, Peter Bagge, Syd Bee, Boulet, Morgan Brown, Max Clotfelter, Neil Devlin, Mark Falkey, Noel Franklin, Seth Goodkind, Laura Graves, Chris Hogue, Ben Horak, Rhodora Jacob, Brandon Lehmann, Dimi Macheras, Mike McGhee, Jason T. Miles, Marc Palm, Pity Party, Sail, Gina Siciliano, Joshua Simmons, James The Stanton, Robert Tritthardt, Adam Vick, Katie Wheeler.
Visit the Hometown Heroes Facebook page and the 80% Studios page for the growing roster of creators you can meet at the event. Zanadu Comics and Fantagraphics Books are among the event sponsors. The event is this Friday, April 8th at 1927 Events on 3rd Avenue in Seattle.
By Editor