I loved my spot in small press this year and really felt I had the right display with the hovering ufo and the full size model of Doodie coming out of the toilet. I can’t tell you how many people took pictures of it.

Hooked up with non sports card retailers for my trading cards and a magazine rep as well. Stay tuned on There’s an Alien in my Toilet collectors card news to come.

This is also the first year I was not in the news but it did not deter Execs, who were seeking new properties, from taking notice. I connected with some really key players in the film and multimedia industry. I learned a lot about what attracts the consumer. Specific age groups that my property appeals to and what properties don’t work.

I left San Diego feeling accomplished and successful. I was pleased with the sales results of There’s an Alien in my Toilet and Doodies Adventures. The trading cards sold well as did Scary Aerie, Mandie Pandie, the adventures of Cosmic Gorf and my newest property “Arrghh!”. The oogoolie boogoolies was not so successful which caused me to rethink its packaging and art.

At the end of the day, I made new friends and hooked up with old ones. Doodie did his job and represented for Uranus and the people of Earth embraced him with open arms. Success!
Commissions was big and I did plenty. Overall, the event was a success and now I begin my follow-up with every contact I made at the show. The corporate moguls can have their gimmicks, celebrities and flashy booths. At the end of the day, consumers want substance. So while the glitz and glamor of will satisfy your craving like a chocolate mocha frappuccino, the indy market will fill you up like a four course meal. After all, we do it out of love and it shows.

Official Press Release:

Union City, NJ

Media@CrazeeComics.com

“Kids learn to create comics with Crazee”

 Crazee Comics Media Group – A Small Press Publisher of Comic Books and Kids books has announced today that it’s founder Samuel Vera has partnered with the Phibbs Community Development Corp, for the summer to teach comic book making at a Bronx summer camp for kids. Samuel is no stranger to teaching summer programs with previous teachings at the YMCA summer camps in uptown NYC.

“I was honored to be contacted by event coordinator, Noel Callaway about teaching at the camp this summer. I believe we need to start with the youth to make certain comics continues to have an audience long term.” – Samuel Vera 

About Samuel Vera

Samuel Vera has garnered local and National attention for his work on the critically acclaimed comic “There’s an Alien in my Toilet” and has appeared on radio, print and television including Slice of Sci-Fi radio, CNET’s the 404 show, American Latino TV, Streetside NBC, News12, The Neighborhood Journal, Family Magazine, CBS owned KDKA radio, KUSI Channel 9 San Diego News, On the inside now radio, Nuff Said radio, NYU Radio, The Writers Workshop radio show, Fan Boy radio, License Magazine, NJ Journal Newspaper, Publishers Weekly, Bronxnet, Comic Geek Speak, Fanboy Radio,and more.

About Crazee Comics Media Group

Crazee Comics TM is a small press publisher of comic books and now children’s book via Crazee Kids TM. CCM is currently seeking to license its properties in all forms of media from publishing, animation, merchandising and toys and more. Interested parties please inquire via media@crazeecomics.com and add License in the subject line. Visit: www.crazeecomics.com for more. Catch Da Craze Podcast Audio Mix is division of Crazee Media. www.crazeecomics.com

Fans meet Samuel Vera at San Diego Comic Con in small press booth P08. www.comic-con.org 

Talk about the Show HERE!!!

Official Press Release:

Union City, NJ

“There’s an Alien in my Toilet” Vol #1 Available for Pre-Order

Crazee Comics Media Group – A Small Press Publisher of Comic Books and Kids books has announced today that it’s flagship title, There’s an Alien in my Toilet Vol #1 is available for pre-order via Barnesandnoble.com, Borders.com and Amazon.com.

The timing coincides with CCMG’s plans for an appearance at the San Diego Comic Con this year. It’s founder and creator of the series will be signing in the small press pavilion section P08. Crazee Comics has several new properties lined up for the event but will prominently display and focus on There’s an Alien in my Toilet and all related properties such as; Doodie’s Adventures, Hi, I’m Doodie from Uranus, a coloring book and more. Fans can find the creator by looking for the hovering UFO.

Librarians, Retailers, Schools order your copies of There’s an Alien in my Toilet, ISBN 9780615182827 All Ages

BW/ 175 Pgs / All Ages Price: $18.00 6.75 x 10.25 

Publisher: Crazee Comics www.crazeecomics.com

Distributor: Partners Publishers Group http://www.partnerspublishersgroup.com

Title Sheet: http://www.partnerspublishersgroup.com/catalog/2009_No2.pdf

If this alien seems familiar, it’s because he is the spiritual brother of Wile E. Coyote.?- Ray Tate Silver Bullet Comic Books

There’s an Alien in My Toilet feels like a step in the right direction for Crazee Comics.?- Kurt Amacker Cinescape.com

There’s an Alien in My Toilet is pretty much straight up screwball comedy.?- Kert McAfee BrokenFrontier.com

There’s An Alien in my Toilet is a multifarious romp into some fun, adventure and hilarious misfortune! I absolutely love it!?- Paul Dale Roberts JazmaOnline.com

You’ll love this fish-out-of-water alien comic?- Ryan McLelland Newsarama.com

It’s fun all ages entertainment, while having the requisite bite to keep adults coming back for more.?- Heroic Times

About Partners Publishers Group Inc.

PPG- a distributor - was established in 1997 as a sister company to Partners Book Distributing (PBD) - a wholesaler - to accommodate PBD’s client publishers who publish national titles that would benefit from the wider marketplace that a distributor  can provide.

About Samuel Vera

Samuel Vera has garnered local and National attention for CCM brands and has appeared on radio, print and television including Slice of Sci-Fi radio, CNET’s the 404 show, American Latino TV, Streetside NBC, News12, The Neighborhood Journal, Family Magazine, CBS owned KDKA radio, KUSI Channel 9 San Diego News, On the inside now radio, Nuff Said radio, NYU Radio, The Writers Workshop radio show, Fan Boy radio, License Magazine, NJ Journal Newspaper, Publishers Weekly, Bronxnet, Comic Geek Speak, Fanboy Radio,and more.

About Crazee Comics Media Group

Crazee Comics TM is a small press publisher of comic books and now children’s book via Crazee Kids TM. CCM is currently seeking to license its properties in all forms of media from publishing, animation, merchandising and toys and more. Interested parties please inquire via media@crazeecomics.com and add License in the subject line. Visit: www.crazeecomics.com for more. Catch Da Craze Podcast Audio Mix is division of Crazee Media. Fans meet Samuel Vera at San Diego Comic Con in small press booth P08. www.comic-con.org

Creator Samuel Vera at the Kids Comic Con

Official Press Release: May 5th 2009

 Retailers: “There’s an Alien in my Toilet” featured in Partners Publishers Group Spring Catalog

Just in time for the summer, Partners Publishers Group; the sole distributor for the Critically Acclaimed series “There’s an Alien in my Toilet” by creator Samuel Vera and published by Crazee Comics, is circulating its spring catalog to major book retailers. The April catalog, which promotes new releases from many of the publishers distributed by PPG Inc. also highlights the first of several titles from Crazee Comics to be distributed by Partners.

 There’s an Alien in my Toilet has circulated the convention scene to much success and fanfare. Since it’s debut as a comic strip in 2005, it was obvious there was something special about the little green Alien and his quest to Earth. Fans flocked to the comic and wanted more. Crazee Comics took it one step further and developed the story into a 12 issue series which spawned into crossovers and others properties such as; Hi’ I’m Doodie from Uranus and Doodies Adventures.

The team launched the property at Licensing International and was noted as property highlight of the event in License Daily. The property has developed into a brand recognized at conventions and book fairs nationally. There’s an Alien in my Toilet has been featured, written about talked about in the media including, radio, television and magazines. Hollywood Management company Circle of Confusion recognized the brand and is aggressively shopping it to networks and producers.

Project Doodie is in it’s coming out stage with the exclusive distribution deal made with Partners Publishers Group. Right on time for the summer break, retailers can stock up their shelves with the first volume of the hilariously exciting adventure of Doodie from the planet Uranus. Explore his quest as he encounters resistance from simple woodland animals to a chihuahua named Herman; who believes Doodie is a talking jalapeño. From government agencies trying to locate the extraterrestrial that has crashed landed on Earth, to a plumber who believes there are Aliens in the toilet system. Here’s what the critics have to say:

 If this alien seems familiar, it’s because he is the spiritual brother of Wile E. Coyote.?- Ray Tate Silver Bullet Comic Books

 There’s an Alien in My Toilet feels like a step in the right direction for Crazee Comics.?- Kurt Amacker Cinescape.com

 There’s an Alien in My Toilet is pretty much straight up screwball comedy.?- Kert McAfee BrokenFrontier.com

 There’s An Alien in my Toilet is a multifarious romp into some fun, adventure and hilarious misfortune! I absolutely love it!?- Paul Dale Roberts JazmaOnline.com

 You’ll love this fish-out-of-water alien comic?- Ryan McLelland Newsarama.com

 It’s fun all ages entertainment, while having the requisite bite to keep adults coming back for more.?- Heroic Times

 There’s an Alien in my Toilet, ISBN 9780615182827  All Age BW/ 175 Pgs / All Ages Price: $18.00 6.75 x 10.25 Publisher Crazee Comics  www.crazeecomics.com Distributor: Partners Publishers Group http://www.partnerspublishersgroup.com

Title Sheet: http://www.partnerspublishersgroup.com/catalog/2009_No2.pdf

About Partners Publishers Group Inc. 

PPG- a distributor - was established in 1997 as a sister company to Partners Book Distributing (PBD) - a wholesaler - to accommodate PBD’s client publishers who publish national titles that would benefit from the wider marketplace that a distributor  can provide.

About Samuel Vera

Samuel Vera has garnered local and National attention for CCM brands and has appeared on radio, print and television including Slice of Sci-Fi radio, CNET’s the 404 show, American Latino TV, Streetside NBC, News12, The Neighborhood Journal, Family Magazine, CBS owned KDKA radio, KUSI Channel 9 San Diego News, On the inside now radio, Nuff Said radio, NYU Radio, The Writers Workshop radio show, Fan Boy radio, License Magazine, NJ Journal Newspaper, Publishers Weekly, Bronxnet, Comic Geek Speak, Fanboy Radio,and more.

About Crazee Comics Media

Crazee Comics TM is a small press publisher of comic books and now children’s book via Crazee Kids TM. CCM is currently seeking to license its properties in all forms of media from publishing, animation, merchandising and toys and more. Interested parties please inquire via media@crazeecomics.com and add License in the subject line. Visit: www.crazeecomics.com for more. Catch Da Craze Podcast Audio Mix is division of Crazee Media. Fans meet Samuel Vera at San Diego Comic Con in small press booth P08. www.comic-con.org  

I remember the first time Alex Simmons approached me about his event. I was at
the Big Apple Con signing copies of my comics and Alex handed me a flyer for his event;
“The Kids Comic Con”. Finally, I thought, an event for the audience I create for. Unfortunately,
I was already booked for the Pittsburgh Comic Con and I could not attend the KCC. I regretted
not canceling Pittsburgh and I made a point to attend KCC the following year and
each year after.

Last year, was my first appearance at the Kids Comic Con and I was blown away by the
response I received, not only from the kids but from the media as well. I thought to myself,
this is awesome! I finally have a venue that just focuses on Kids comics and books, without
all of the marketing hype, celebrity saturation and TV/movie mumbo jumbo. I had the ability to
make connections and share my stories with my audience; that was a great feeling!

I was hooked and was anxiously waiting for the 3rd Annual KCC 2009. I was not disappointed.
First, thank you Alex for inviting me and making the experience a pleasant one. And thank you
to all of the fans, old and new, who purchased my books and shared your thoughts of the
stories and characters I care about. This year, I gave several interviews to indy pod-casters,
Bronxnet TV, indy film makers creating a documentary, and writers for several online news
sites.

I also met with Matt Herring of Secret Identity Podcast, and the head of Archie Comics, pretty cool.
This year there were more kids and families then the previous year which is a testament to Alex’s hard
work and commitment to the KCC. Although I had plenty of materiel like Mandie Pandie in the Curfew,
The Adventures of Cosmic Gorf, Scary Aerie, Cosmic Wars and There’s an Alien in my Toilet.
The kids flocked to Scary Aerie and my bad boy Doodie of There’s an Alien in my Toilet. I am glad I
had more units printed from Ka-Blam. The posters were a hit as well.

Unfortunately, the Kids Comic Con is an annual event and only in the Bronx. I sincerely hope
Alex Simmons can find a smart investor who realizes the potential of an event for kids. Imagine
if Kids Comic Con were National? I do believe this is something you can’t combine with a
regular comic convention. The magic will get lost. Comic book conventions are for the teens
and adults and the kids never have an opportunity to indulge in their likes. I can’t tell you how
many times I see adults bring kids to comic conventions only to pull them away when the
child sees something he/she wants. The adult is too busy trying to meet their favorite creator
get a copy of their favorite book that the kid only becomes resentful and ends up being extra
help to carry the adults purchases. There is none of that at the KCC. Families bring their kids for
a reason and that is to have fun, enjoy reading and learn.

Alex Simmons had all sorts of panels teaching and discussing comics, animation, its creative
process and more. When each panel was announced, the show floor would become empty
as the families ran to each panel. Pretty cool! Hey my wife even stayed with me the whole
time. She would never stay with me at a typical comic con.

I would chose a Kids Comic Con over a typical comic convention any day. So Alex, keep
making it happen and I am certain you will be the driving force behind one of the biggest
kids events in the nation in the near future. Until next year, Kids rule and I love creating
material for them. After all, I am a kid at heart.

Photo’s from Kids Comic Con HERE!!!

Live at the Big Apple Comic Con, field reporter Michele St Martin caught up with CAG member and comic creator Shawnti Therrien. Talk about it HERE.

Comic Creator Everett Soares at Big Apple Comic Con

Live at the Big Apple Comic Con with Sky Pirates creator Everett Soares. Field reporter Michele St Martin gets the scoop here on Catch Da Craze TV. 

TALK ABOUT THE SHOW HERE