The Jet City Comic Show moves to Tacoma, Washington on Saturday, November 2, with tens of thousands of comic books and toys, costume contests, and the chance to meet and talk with 100 comic book creators.
This will be the first comic book convention in Tacoma in 16 years, and will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center.
“We are thrilled at the opportunity to bring the Jet City Comic Show to Tacoma,” said co-promoter James Taylor. “The excited reaction from the local community has been amazing.”
“Tacoma has a thriving comic book scene,” said Shane Ziemer, owner of Atomic Comics in Tacoma. “It will be cool to have a place to celebrate it.”
Renowned animator Michel Gagné, whose works include, “The Iron Giant,” will be a featured guest. The first 200 attendees will receive a free Bomber Girl art print from Gagné. He also will discuss another of his creations in a presentation entitled, “The Saga of Rex: from Storybook to Graphic Novel to Animated Film.”
This will also mark one of the first public appearances of Amazon’s new comic book publishing imprint, Jet City Comics. “There’s an excitement with their entrance into the comic book industry and we are proud to have them as sponsors in addition to being part of the show.” Said co-promoter James Taylor.
A number of prominent comic book writers and artists will be on hand to meet and talk with fans, and there will be activities for the whole family. The Tacoma Art Museum will put on a kids workshop, and the Sealugs will present a giant Lego display.
Separate costume contests for children and adults will award prize money. There will also be prizes with Magic the Gathering gaming tournament.
Some of the comic book writers and artists scheduled to appear include:
Chris Roberson: iZombie, Masks, Superman
Matthew Clark: Superman, Outsiders, Ghost Rider
Colleen Coover: Eisner Award Winning Bandette
Clayton Crain: Ghost Rider, Spider-Man
Michel Gagné: Zed: A Cosmic Tale, Saga of Rex, The Iron Giant
Rebekah Isaacs: Angel & Faith, DV8
David Lasky: Eisner Award Winning The Carter Family: Don’t Forget This Song
Erika Moen: Strip Search, DAR!
Mike Royer: Tarzan, Our Fighting Forces, Mister Miracle
Jen Vaughn: Avery Fatbottom: Renaissance Fair Detective, Adventure Time
Shane White: North Country, The Overman, Things Undone
Tickets, priced at $8, are available online at jetcitycomicshow.com and at various retailers. Children 10 and under will be admitted free if accompanied by an adult. Those who purchase tickets in advance of the show will be entered in a drawing for a Kindle Fire HD.
By Editor