ECCC Moment: No Hate for CYCLOPS

Wolverine and the X-Men #39 courtesy Marvel
Wolverine and the X-Men #39 courtesy Marvel

Fans love or hate Cyclops at this point after Schism and AvX. What the writer who intensified the Scott/Logan rivarly into a full-blown Schism?

 

It was one of my favorite moments from Marvel Pint O’ C.B.  (Cebulski) at Emerald City Comicon in Seattle this weekend. X-Men: Schism and former Wolverine and the X-Men writer Jason Aaron was on the fan question driven panel.

 

A fan asked how much Aaron hated Cyclops. Continue reading ECCC Moment: No Hate for CYCLOPS

BATMAN 75th Ask the Writers at ECCC

Batman Eternal courtesy DC Comics
Batman Eternal courtesy DC Comics

One major highlight from the DC Comics Eternal Batman panel was the publisher’s top talent revealing their favorite moments in the Dark Knight’s history.

 

Scott Snyder, James Tynion, Tim Seeley, Ray Fawkes and artist Dustin Nguyen will launch Batman Eternal in April.

 

Here’s what the team behind the new weekly series say are their favorite moments:

 

Tim Seeley: Batman giving Superman a pep talk in JLA #41 threatening to “hound him through the afterlife” if Clark didn’t win. Continue reading BATMAN 75th Ask the Writers at ECCC

JEFF LEMIRE Introduces EQUINOX To JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED

Equinox courtesy DC Comics
Equinox courtesy DC Comics

A brand new teen superhero joins Justice League United. Equinox was revealed on CBC. Canadian writer Jeff Lemire will introduce the young Cree hero from Ontario into his upcoming series.

 

“Creating a teenage female superhero was interesting to me because, generally, most superheroes are white males. We need diversity and we need different personalities,” Lemire said. Continue reading JEFF LEMIRE Introduces EQUINOX To JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED

IMAGE COMICS at EMERALD CITY COMICON

 

Wytches courtesy Image Comics
Wytches courtesy Image Comics

Image Comics revealed plans for Emerald City Comicon including a roster full of creator signings and exclusives for the Seattle event on March 28, 29 and 3o.

 

Image creators including Kelly Sue DeConnick, Chip Zdarsky, Matt Fraction, Scott Snyder, Jason Aaron, and Greg Rucka will be signing at the Image booth (#212.)

Here’s the official IMAGE COMICS, BOOTH #212 SIGNING SCHEDULE: Continue reading IMAGE COMICS at EMERALD CITY COMICON

EMERALD CITY COMICON Guide

Batman #29 Emerald City Comicon variant courtesy DC Comics
Batman #29 Emerald City Comicon variant courtesy DC Comics

Emerald City Comicon 2014 is just one week away. The celebration in Seattle grew like the Hulk and for the first time – is completely sold out. Karen Gillan, Karl Urban, Stephen Amell, Ron Perlman, Richard Dean Anderson and Nichelle Nichols are just some of the stars fans can meet in panels, photo and autograph opportunities. Jim Lee, Peter David, Klaus Janson and Arthur Adams are some of the comic book icons attending.

 

If you’re one of the fans coming to see the stellar roster of celebrities and top comic book creators here are some helpful hints to maximize your experience. By special request here’s a guide to Comicons for Virgins! Continue reading EMERALD CITY COMICON Guide

DC COMICS Announces JIM LEE Signing & Emerald City Comicon Variants

 

Batman #29 Emerald City Comicon variant courtesy DC Comics
Batman #29 Emerald City Comicon variant courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics is bringing Jim Lee (Justice League, Superman Unchained) to Emerald City Comicon. The publisher revealed Lee will be signing from 2-4pm on Friday, March 28th the first day of the Seattle con. Wristband will be required for the event.

 

DC revealed two ECCC Exclusive variants:

 

BATMAN #29 by ECCC Guest Scott Snyder and fan favorite artist Greg Capullo. This convention exclusive takes the latest “Riddler” themed cover and gives it a location-specific touch: green for Seattle, the Emerald City. Continue reading DC COMICS Announces JIM LEE Signing & Emerald City Comicon Variants

DARK HORSE REVEALS EMERALD CITY COMICON Variants

Veil #1 courtesy Dark Horse Comics
Veil #1 courtesy Dark Horse Comics

Dark Horse announces revealed four variant covers exclusively for Seattle’s Emerald City Comicon.

 

Dark Horse is celebrating the launch of several new series with Emerald City variants for Serenity #1, Buffy #1, Veil #1, and a very special variant of Witcher #1.

 

Veil, the new, original series by Greg Rucka and Toni Fejzula. Dark Horse tapped J. H. Williams III to create the variant cover. Limited to 500 copies, Veil #1 could go fast and writer Greg Rucka will be appearing at ECCC. Continue reading DARK HORSE REVEALS EMERALD CITY COMICON Variants