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Emerald City Comicon Reveals 2012 Monsters and Dames Cover

Monsters and Dames Charity Art Book Cover by Adi Granov courtesy Emerald City Comicon
  It’s a star-packed tradition that shows the compassion and power of comic book creators and fans. Today Emerald City Comicon revealed the cover to this year’s 10th Anniversary Edition of the Monsters and Dames charity art book by illustrator and (ECCC guest) Adi Granov!

The MONSTERS & DAMES art books and auctions have raised well over $20,000.00 for Seattle Children’s Hospital. It has sold out each year at the convention.

“We’ve created not only a unique collectible that spotlights our show’s amazing and diverse roster of artists, animators and illustrators,” said ECCC Convention Director Jim Demonakos, “but it also allows us to give back to our local community by raising thousands of dollars each year for Seattle Children’s Hospital. It’s pretty special.”

The full-color, 9″x12”, 80-page MONSTERS & DAMES hardcover is limited to 1150 individually numbered copies. This year’s edition features contributions from some of the top names in comics, animation and illustration – visit this page for the complete list of contributors.

 
Emerald City Comicon is March 30th-April 1st in Seattle.

 

New Guests for Emerald City Comicon

Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes! courtesy DC Comics

Emerald City Comicon is kicking off the New Year with new guest announcements for the 2012 con.

Chris Burnham‘s work includes Batman Incorporated, Batman Inc: Leviathan Strikes, Batman and Robin, Teen Titans, Fear Agent, Hack/Slash and Elephantmen.

Nathan Fairbairn is colorist on Batman Inc, Swamp Thing and Mystic. His recent work includes Nation X, X-Factor, and Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne.

Ben Templesmith is the best selling artist and writer is best known for 30 Days of Night and Fell. He’s also worked on Doctor Who, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and Star Wars for other publishers.

Bill Willingham is the creative force behind Fables, The Elementals, Jack of Fables and The Literals.

Erik Larsen is the creator/writer/artist of The Savage Dragon and co-founder of Image Comics. Larsen has a long run as artist of Spider-Man.

Aaron Campbell is known for his work on Green Hornet, House of Mystery and Sherlock Holmes.

For the full list of guests and tickets visit Emerald City Comicon. The big event in Seattle is March 30-April 1, 2012.

Emerald City Comicon – 11 for 2011

 

Jim Cheung and my Mystique sketch at ECCC 2011

  As I look back by my favorite geek experiences of 2011 I have to share a major highlight from Emerald City Comicon 2011 in Seattle. My first stop was waiting in line to meet and get a sketch from the amazing Jim Cheung. Characters kept popping into my head as I got closer in line and my time to request a sketch. When I arrived – Mystique popped into my head and she was my request. I have it framed now as you walk in my condo.

              I had several Young Avengers and New Avengers: Illuminati issues autographed and I picked up his stunning promo piece for The Heroic Age. It was an honor to meet and know that such a superstar could be such a great fan friendly guy.

 

 

A Geek Can Dream…Ms. Marvel & Wasp Casting Call

As I poured through my sources for news and inspiration I had casting visions.

2012 will see comic book and movie stars shine in Seattle for Emerald City Comicon this Spring and The Avengers assembled on the big screen this Summer.

I’m already thinking of a sequel featuring more favorite Avengers and I had casting ideas inspired by ECCC’s media guests.

Katee Sackoff as Carol Danvers/Ms. Marvel. Katee’s portrayal of Kara “Starbuck” Thrace proves she could play the tough Air Force officer/CIA agent turned Kree ignited superheroine.

Summer Glau’s turn as River Song (I meant Tam, thanks for a follower for the correction) in Firefly and Serenity showed how she could play the vulnerable yet powerful Wasp. The Avengers director Joss Whedon knows what Glau can deliver based on their previous experience together. She just needs the short cut and Janet Van Dyne’s glam.

If you have the Wasp you must include Hank Pym. Could Tom Felton play the genius scientist with multiple super hero identities and a dark side?

Of all the possible Avengers in possible Avengers sequels I think these ones I would want to see on the big screen.

A geek can dream…

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The Walking Dead Stars at Emerald City Comicon

 

Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Laurie Holden on the set of The Walking Dead photo by Bob Mahoney courtesy AMC.

  Emerald City Comicon‘s big announcement for The Walking Dead fans: Jon Bernthal and Laurie Holden are coming in 2012. The actors who play Shane and Andrea on the hit series will join previously announced guest, The Walking Dead creator and executive producer Robert Kirkman at Seattle’s pop culture event. Both actors will be appearing Saturday, March 31st and Sunday, April 1st.

Laurie Holden also appeared in one of my all time favorites series The X-Files as agent Marita Covarrubias.

New Guests for Emerald City Comicon!

Emerald City Comicon adds more superstar voice talents to their lineup of guests at this year’s con.

Jim DiMaggio is the voice of Bender of Futurama, Dr. Drakken from Kim Possible and Aquaman from Batman: The Brave and The Bold.

Billy West voices many characters on Futurama including Professor Hubert Farnsworth and Phillip J. Fry. West continued the Mel Blanc legacy voicing new Looney Toons adventures starring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd.

For the complete line up of guests from the world of movies, television, comics and animation visit Emerald City Comicon. VIP passes went on sale this week too!

Christopher Lloyd at Emerald City Comicon

 

Christopher Lloyd photo by John Shearer courtesy wireimage

  Doctor Emmett Brown of Back to the Future, Commander Kruge in Star Trek: The Search for Spock, Judge Doom in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Uncle Fester in The Addams Family! The man behind all these iconic roles is coming to Seattle for Emerald City Comicon in 2012. You have panels for each of his performances!

 Christopher Lloyd will be here Saturday, March 31st and Sunday, April 1st. Along with his stellar sci-fi movie roles, Lloyd won an Emmy for Taxi.

New Creators for Emerald City Comicon!

Uncharted #1 courtesy DC Comics

  Emerald City Comicon announces more creators coming to Seattle for the 2012 con:

  Joshua Williamson is currently writing Voodoo for DC and known for Uncharted, JLA, Incredible Hulks, Superman/Batman and Zatanna.

  Adam Warren is known for his Empowered original graphic novels and writing for the Dirty Pair franchise. I remember his writing on Gen 13 and X-Men.

  Thom Zahler is the writer/artist/creator of Love and Capes and Buzz Boy.

Welcome all. ECCC is March 30-April 1, 2012.