We’re packing our bags for San Diego! As I (Chris) type this , half the gang is already at The Big Show, and the rest of us will be ready to roll later in the week with our SDCC: Morning After episodes!
But first, we sat down one of our favorite writers, Kieron Gillen (the first creator to ever give *us* a shoutout!)! We discuss his work with Jaime Mckelvie on Phonogram (one of the few books we all agree on – it’s fantastic) , he & Sam’s stories in the new CBGB anthology, Kieron’s process writing Marvel comics (Thor, Ares, X-Men: Sword) versus creator-owned books, New York City as mystical totem, and much more!
Kieron will be signing at the Image, Boom! & Marvel booths throughout Comic-Con; his schedule can be found @ www.kierongillen.com.
Sam & Caleb’s signing schedules can be found at www.samhumphries.com & www.calebmonroe.com , respectively.
Art Brut – Moving to LA.
Rachel Stevens – Sweet Dreams My LA EX.
Dead Kennedies – California Uber Alles
Bran Van 3000 – Drinking in LA
The Distillers – City of Angels
Intro: Notorious B.I.G. Who Shot Ya? (remix) + Project 86 The Butcher
Limited CBGB Prints With Every CBGB Comic Purchase
Don’t miss Sam Humphries signing Monday, July 26th at Meltdown Comics’ “Welcome to LA 2010″ Event.
Kapow! Join us for our pre-Comic Con panel on Digital Comics! Our expert speakers from Marvel, comiXology, BOOM! Studios, IGN and more will discuss digital comics, including apps and distribution, social media, and marketing, at Meltdown Comics megastore in Hollywood. With complimentary refreshments thanks to FILTER.
Our expert speakers will discuss
- What’s successful in comics digital distribution: online, mobile, motion comics, apps, etc.
- Is the iPad a game changer in how we can download and read comics
- How do u reach online core fans to promote comic-related properties in movies (Wolverine, Iron Man, Dark Knight), television, and video games
- How to artists and publishers use social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to create buzz around projects and reach fans. What to tweet about?
- Video games to comics
Register Here
Scheduled speakers include:
- Ira Rubenstein, Marvel, Executive Vice President, Global Digital Media Group (NY) @Marvel
- David Steinberger, CEO of comiXology, which built Marvel and DC comics apps, and its own app of upcoming releases @comixology
- Sam Humphries, comic book writer (Fraggle Rock, CBGB), architect of MySpace Comic Books
- Chip Mosher, BOOM Studios, Marketing Director
- Rich George, IGN Comics Editor @IGN
- Jason Badowar, comic book illustrator (Heroes, True Blood etc.) and co-founder of WEvolt.com, an online platform which digitally distributes and monetizes comic book content via deals with Universal Music, Arcana, and more.
- Moderator: Kevin Winston, Digital LA, founder, former MySpace Integrated Marketing of Movies, Comic Book Channel, Games
We’re looking for speakers, comics app creators, established comic artists using social media, etc. If u r or know a potential speaker contact info@digitalla.net with COMIC as the subject.
AGENDA:
- 7-8p Check-in and networking with light apps, thanks to FILTER
- 8-9:30p. We’ll talk apps and more on our panel + Q&A.;
- 9:30-10p. Even more networking
Register Here
Note: Note: $5 of your registration fee will be donated to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, founded in 1986 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of First Amendment rights for members of the comics community.
We”ll be hosted by Meltdown Comics, LA’s must-see pop culture destination. Meltdown’s large 9000 sq ft store on Sunset will be hosting comic events thruout July leading up to Comic-Con. Check out the schedule at http://meltcomics.com and follow at http://twitter.com/meltdowncomics
Meltcast SDCC Edition: Comic Con 2010 Prt.1
We kick off our first COMIC-CON 2010 Morning After bonanza by getting down and dirty before friday’s festivities by recapping Chris & Caleb’s con adventures thus far, are wowed by passing costumes and creatures, and get a special visit by BOOM! Editor Bryce Carlson.
The weekend is officially on!
Music: Collective Soul – Simple