Thursday:
One of the perks of my AMAZING partnership with Comic Town (in addition to co-hosting Black White & READ All Over and them carrying V:IP titles) is working together on joint outreach opportunities! The latest saw us returning to the Gateway Film Center, as part of the Geek Sneak event for the release of Ant-Man!
All work and no play...actually its all fun! |
I was on hand, signing books for a number of generous readers (thank you all!). It was a test of my tenacity as a creator, because while I was out in the lobby, my family was happily watching Ant-Man...without me....(tears). But at least they were able to snap this quick shot of Ryan and I promoting BW&R, right before the trailers started!
Friday:
Coming back to the theatre, I manned the CT pop-up, selling my books and promoting my appearance at S.P.A.C.E. (Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo). I think Ant-man kinda lost out to Trainwreck, but I still had quite a few people swing by to chat me up!
Artwork for Colonies! |
And to make it all EVEN better, I got to see Ant-man myself! It really is a good movie -- full of the heart and charm that I think won me over with Thor and fit better in the Marvel Cinematic Universe than Iron Man 3 did!
Saturday:
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Me and the Indy Huntress, Crystal O'Rourke!!! |
If you've followed me on social media, you may note that SPACE genuinely has a special place in my heart. Though not necessarily the most lucrative of shows I regularly attend, its a hallmark of my city AND my career. Its a home to me and just like with real families, the people that live there don't always see eye to eye, nor do we always like each other. But we're there for something bigger than any us and its always good to feel that creative energy.
I got to see a few people I hadn't in a while, and others I hadn't seen BEHIND a table even longer. Its good to know that even though so much life has happened, comics (and SPACE) are never too far away to help bring them back in.
Sunday:
Local artist, Brian Williams grabbed the FIRST copy! |
While I'm not usually on panels at SPACE, I was asked by Bill Campbell of Rosarium Publishing to take part in a discussion on diversity -- one of the hot button issues in the industry right now. Joined by Canada Keck and Dara Naraghi, we did our best to use our individual experiences to voice both the conundrums and advances with regards to such challenging subject matter. I think it was a healthy representation of the different viewpoints, but one that is innately limited in its affectively, because we ONLY have so long to talk about it!
And THAT was my weekend! I know, I know...I live a VERY awesome life! Be on the look out for more from V:IP -- we've got plenty of things in the works, as well as the upcoming release of Wonder Care Presents: The Kinder Guardians #3 -- BEWARE THE KID NAPPER!!!!!