Fairy Quest Portland Comic Con VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Humberto Ramos
Following up on my picks for the Wizard World Portland Comic Con here’s a complete list of guests plus some of the exclusives available like this lithographic from acclaimed artist Humberto Ramos.
A world-class roster of more than 150 comics artists and writers, including notables Mike Zeck (“Spider-Man,” “Punisher”), Jim Cheung (“Avengers vs. X-Men,” “Iron Man”), Rafa Sandoval (“Catwoman,” “Ultimate Hawkeye”), Neal Adams (“Batman,” “Green Lantern” “X-Men”) and Humberto Ramos (“Amazing Spider-Man”), will be on hand at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 24-26 at the Oregon Convention Center. A total of 15 winners of the prestigious Eisner Award are among the scheduled attendees. Continue reading Wizard World Portland Guests and Exclusives Preview
Stan Lee on the set of Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel
Wizard World Portland Comic Con brings a galaxy of stars from movies, television and the comic book world to the Rose City later this month. Pacific Northwest fans have the chance to meet and greet celebrities and artists for three days (January 24, 25, 26, 2014) at the Oregon Convention Center.
Let’s begin with some Living Legends:
Stan Lee: The man who created Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four will be there all three days to sign autographs, take photos and share incredible, uncanny, amazing stories of his historic career. After multiple cameos in Marvel movies, Lee will guest star on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (see above) on ABC next month. Always a thrill. Get in line fanboys and girls – Stan “The Man” Lee is worth it! You never know what Stan will do for fans. Last year I watched the legend join dozens of Marvel inspired cosplayers for an amazing photo op!
William Shatner: Star Trek fans will be beaming as the man who commands as Captain Kirk transports to the Rose City.
Billy Dee Williams and Peter Mayhew of the original Star Wars trilogy: The ultimate cool customer, Williams portrayed the smooth Lando Calrissian, original owner of the Millenium Falcon and Mayhew was the mighty Chewbacca.
Adam West and Burt Ward: Batman and Robin of the classic 60’s series who inspired so many future geeks like me. Batman reruns after school were my first comic book character exposure that made be run to the magazine racks in search of comics! West and Ward are hilarious in person and give fans a fun, insightful insider take on the iconic television series and how it shaped their careers.
Infinity Gauntlet #1 courtesy Marvel
George Perez: The acclaimed writer/artist of New Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, Superman and classic epics: Crisis of Infinite Earths, The Infinity Crisis and JLA/Avengers (which he worked with fellow WW guest Kurt Busiek.) Personally, Perez is one of top reasons I’m attending. You’re meeting a true legend and major influence on today’s creators and beyond who is still working at the top of his game.
Mike Zeck: He’s one of “THE” signature artists of The Punisher. Zeck’s art on Kraven’s Last Hunt made it one of the greatest Spider-Man epics of all time. I found a copy of the masterpiece Secret Wars #1, in which Zeck drew Marvel’s greatest heroes and villains in a battle that was a major influence on the industry.
The First X-Men by Neal Adams courtesy Marvel
Neal Adams: The artist who helped revive the X-Men, transform Batman into a darker Knight and was part of incredible runs on Green Lantern/Green Arrow and Deadman. Adams is one of the most influential artists ever who challenged and changed the industry. Adams co-wrote and drew The First X-Men limited series for Marvel last year and was one of the all-stars on Detective Comics #27 celebrating Batman’s 75th Anniversary.
Kurt Busiek: The writer with phenomenal runs on Superman, Avengers, Thunderbolts plus epic limited series JLA/Avengers, Marvels and his own Astro City. Busiek will be featured in his own spotlight panel on Friday.
Television Superstars:
Four Stars of The Walking Dead: Norman Reedus, Michael Rooker, Laurie Holden and Jon Bernthal will be there to meet fans and answer (almost all) your burning questions about the smash hit series based on the phenomenal comic book.
Ron Perlman: Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy, Beauty and the Beast are just some of the signature roles of this superstar.
Bruce Campbell, Robert Englund and Summer Glau are among the stars giving fan moments and talking about the classic roles you love them for.
Avengers: The Children’s Crusade #4 courtesy Marvel
Comic Book Superstars:
Jim Cheung: The artist of Avengers: The Children’s Crusade, Infinity and covers for Avengers vs. X-Men.
Humberto Ramos, David Marquez, Michael Oeming and Steve Lieber are the artists signing for fans and featured in a roundtable panel Sunday.
Jim Valentino: Co-founder of Image Comics, Shadowhawk creator and fan-favorite Marvel artist before the Image revolution.
Michael and Laura Allred! From creator owned Madman to runs on X-Statix, FF and upcoming Silver Surfer, the Allred signature style is unforgettable.
I could go on and on naming celebrity and comic book guests but these are some highlights this geek. Be sure to check out the programming guide to see the stellar lineup of panels, parties and when to get in line for a possible photo op. Wizard World Portland Comic Con is January 24, 25, and 26. Stay tuned for coverage right here from the Rose City.
Denise Crosby as Lt. Tasha Yar in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Image courtesy Denise Crosby
Denise Crosby was a special guest at GeekGirlCon 2013 in Seattle this weekend. The actress best known as Lt. Tasha Yar of Star Trek: The Next Generation greeted fans, signed autographs and most importantly shared invaluable insights of her experience as an actress.
Sunday’s panel was hilarious, insightful and inspiring. Crosby explained why she left the series after one season. I often call Tasha the “James Dean” of Star Trek because she was on the show for one season but made such an incredible impact. This being a science fiction series, Crosby was able to reprise her role in one of the most beloved episodes, Yesterday’s Enterprise. Continue reading Denise Crosby at GeekGirlCon 2013
Avengers #21 After the blockbuster events of Infinity #4 (tell me you didn’t cheer when Thor “hammered” the arrogant enemy!) how will Earth’s Mightiest Heroes defeat The Builders? What price will Captain America pay for victory?
(I have to include in this pick…)
New Avengers #11 More Infinity #4 fallout! Has Black Bolt fallen? Why are the rest of the Illuminati on a rival Earth while Thanos and the Builders reach our world?
Star Trek: Into Darkness courtesy Paramount Pictures
Star Trek Into Darkness is now on Blu-ray. The latest Trek adventure goes boldly with excitement, action and passion! J.J. Abrams and his crew honor the Star Trek legacy while taking it warp drive into new directions. It’s everything you love about Trek yet feels fresh and exciting like a cadet on their first Starfleet mission!
The story is thrilling packed with moments that make your heart race and make it hurt as Captain Kirk and his crew face threats within the Federation and in deep space. Every member of the Enterprise crew you love (Spock, Uhura, Scotty, Bones, Chekov) stars in their own powerful sequences that all thread into the greater story of family. The acting is superb with emotion, humor and power.
Benedict Cumberbatch – no words can express just how incredible this actor and his character is!
courtesy Rose City Comic Con and Periscope Studios
Rose City Comic Con is just one week away! Portland is the home of an incredible comic book scene with cool comic shops, writers and artists. It’s a perfect city for geektastic creativity and celebrating the comics, movies, television shows and videogames we geek out for.
Batman #23This is the moment Bruce Wayne becomes the Batman! A pivotal chapter in Zero Year plus a back story of Bruce in a fight to the death in Russia.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century #1 One of the greatest science fiction heroes is born again in a brand new series written and drawn by the legendary Howard Chaykin! 500 years in the future Buck and Wilma Deering fight to save America from…the Chinese? It’s a back to basics but with a twist take on the classic hero.
Continuum Season Two begins on the SyFy Channel this Friday, June 7th. Here’s a sneak peek at the exciting new season from two of the stars:
Rachel Nichols (Star Trek, Alias, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) plays Kiera Cameron, a police officer for a corporate run law enforcement organization in 2077. Kiera has been torn from her family and thrust into our time along with a fanatic group of terrorists from her future.
Erik Knudsen plays Alec Sadler the young computer guru who helps her in the present day but….
SPOILERS from Season One!
In the shocking season one finale we learned Alec grows up to the corporate overlord who is ultimately responsible for Kiera being trapped in the past and losing her family.
Earlier this year at Fan Expo Vancouver – Nichols and Knudsen told me how the future revelation affects their characters bond and sets the drama for the new season.
