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2009 Harvey Awards Nominees Announced!

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:33:00 -0300

The 2009 Harvey Awards Nominees have been announced with the release of the final ballot, presented by the Executive Committees of the Harvey Awards and the Baltimore Comic-Con. Named in honor of the late Harvey Kurtzman, one of the industry's most innovative talents, the Harvey Awards recognize outstanding work in comics and sequential art. They will be presented October 10, 2009 in Baltimore, MD, in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con.

Nominations for the Harvey Awards are selected exclusively by creators - those who write, draw, ink, letter, color, design, edit or are otherwise involved in a creative capacity in the comics field. They are the only industry awards both nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. Professionals who participate will be joining nearly 2,000 other comics professionals in honoring the outstanding comics achievements of 2008. Thank you to all that have already participated by submitting a nomination ballot.

Final ballots are due to the Harvey Awards by Friday, August 28, 2009. Full details for submission of completed ballots can be found on the final ballot. Voting is open to anyone professionally involved in a creative capacity within the comics field. Final ballots are available for download at www.harveyawards.org. Those without Internet access may request that paper ballots be sent to them via mail or fax by calling the Baltimore Comic-Con (410-526-7410) or e-mailing baltimorecomicccon@yahoo.com.

This will be the fourth year for the Harvey Awards in Baltimore, MD. Our Master of Ceremonies this year will be Scott Kurtz (www.pvponline.com). Look for more details soon on how you can attend the Harvey Awards dinner.

This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. The ceremony and banquet for the 2008 Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, October 10.

Without further delay, the 2008 Harvey Award Nominees:

BEST WRITER

Kyle Baker, NAT TURNER, Abrams books
Ed Brubaker, CAPTAIN AMERICA, Marvel Comics
John Gallagher, BUZZBOY, Sky Dog Comics
Jeff Kinney, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, Amulet Books
Grant Morrison, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, DC Comics

BEST ARTIST

Gabriel Ba, UMBRELLA ACADEMY, Dark Horse Comics
Kyle Baker, NAT TURNER, Abrams Books
Jimmy Gownley, AMELIA RULES, Renaissance Press
Jason Kruse, WORLD OF QUEST, Yen Press
Frank Quitely, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, DC Comics

BEST CARTOONIST

Lar deSouza, LEAST I COULD DO, www.leasticoulddo.com
John Gallagher, BUZZBOY, Sky Dog Comics
Al Jaffee, TALL TALES, Abrams Books
Jeff Kinney, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, Amulet Books
Thom Zahler, LOVE & CAPES, Maerkle Press

BEST LETTERER

Jimmy Gownley, AMELIA RULES, Renaissance Press
Rob Leigh, THE SPIRIT, DC Comics
Doug Sherwood, LOCAL, Oni Press
John Workman, MARVEL 1985, Marvel Comics
Thom Zahler, BUZZBOY, Sky Dog Comics

BEST INKER

Rich Faber, BUZZBOY, Sky Dog Comics
Jamie Grant, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, DC Comics
Jeff Kinney, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, Amulet Books
Mark Morales, THOR, Marvel Comics
Ryan Winn, THE DARKNESS, Image Comics

BEST COLORIST

Frank Cammuso, OTTO'S ORANGE DAY, Raw Junior, LLC
Jamie Grant, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, DC Comics
Laura Martin, THOR, Marvel Comics
Wil Quintana, THE MICE TEMPLAR, Image Comics
Dave Stewart, UMBRELLA ACADEMY, Dark Horse Comics

BEST COVER ARTIST

Frank Cho, BUZZBOY: SIDEKICKS RULE!#3, Sky Dog Press
James Jean, FABLES, Vertigo Comics
Jay Lynch, MINDSHAFT #23, Mindshaft Publishing
Ken Rocafort, PILOT SEASON: CORE #1, Top Cow
Alex Ross, JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, DC Comics

BEST NEW SERIES

THE DREAMER, IDW
ECHO, Abstract Studios
HIGH MOON, www.zudacomics.com
NIGHT OWLS, www.zudacomics.com
SUPERTRON, www.zudacomics.com

BEST CONTINUING OR LIMITED SERIES

ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, DC Comics
CAPTAIN AMERICA, Marvel Comics
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, Amulet Books
MICE TEMPLAR, Image Comics
UMBRELLA ACADEMY, Dark Horse Comics

BEST BIOGRAPHICAL, HISTORICAL OR JOURNALISTIC PRESENTATION

DRAW!, edited by Mike Manley, Twomorrows Publishing
HOW TO MAKE WEBCOMICS, Brad Guigar, Dave Kellett,
            Scott Kurtz, and Kris Straub, Image Comics
KIRBY: KING OF COMICS, Mark Evanier, Abrams Books
SCORCHY SMITH AND THE ART OF NOEL SICKLES,
            edited by Dean Mullaney, IDW
WORDLESS BOOKS: THE ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVELS,
            edited by David A. Berona, Abrams Books

BEST SYNDICATED STRIP OR PANEL

BREWSTER ROCKIT: SPACE GUY!, Tim Rickard, Tribune Media Services
GET FUZZY, Darby Conley, United Features Syndicate
MUTTS, Patrick McDonnell, King Features Syndicate
THE NORM, Michael Jantze, Uclick Gocomics
PEARLS BEFORE SWINE, Stephan Pastis, United Features Syndicate

BEST ANTHOLOGY

COMIC BOOK TATTOO, edited by Rantz Hoseley, Image Comics
FLIGHT VOLUME 5, edited by Kazu Kibuishi, Villard
MOME VOLUME 10, edited by Eric Reynolds, Fantagraphics Books
PIXU #1, edited by Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon, Self-Published
POPGUN VOLUME 2, edited by Joe Keatinge and Mark Andrew Smith,
Image Comics

BEST GRAPHIC ALBUM - ORIGINAL

BOTTOMLESS BELLY BUTTON, Fantagraphics Books
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES, Amulet Books
ESSEX COUNTY: THE COUNTRY NURSE, Top Shelf
SKIM, Groundwood Books
TOO COOL TO BE FORGOTTEN, Top Shelf
WORLD OF QUEST: VOL. 2, Yen Press

BEST GRAPHIC ALBUM - PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED

AMELIA RULES!: FUNNY STORIES, Renaissance Press
M, Abrams Books
NAT TURNER, Abrams Books
THE MICE TEMPLAR: VOL. 1, Image Comics
QUEEN AND COUNTRY: VOLUME 3, Oni Press
SKYSCRAPERS OF THE MIDWEST (HARDCOVER), Adhouse Books

BEST SINGLE ISSUE OR STORY

ACME NOVELTY LIBRARY #19, Self-Published
FIRST BORN: AFTERMATH #1, Top Cow
LOVE AND ROCKETS, VOL. 3 #1, Fantagraphics Books
M, Abrams Books
NASCAR HEROES #5, NASCAR Comics
NAT TURNER, Abrams Books
THE AMAZING REMARKABLE MONSIEUR LEOTARD, First Second
Y: THE LAST MAN #60, Vertigo Comics

BEST DOMESTIC REPRINT PROJECT

ASTOUNDING SPACE THRILLS, IDW
COMPLETE PEANUTS, Fantagraphics Books
COMPLETE TERRY AND THE PIRATES, IDW
SCORCHY SMITH AND THE ART OF NOEL SICKLES, IDW
WACKY PACKAGES, Abrams Books

BEST AMERICAN EDITION OF FOREIGN MATERIAL

GUS AND HIS GANG, First Second
POCKET FULL OF RAIN, Fantagraphics Books
RED COLORED ELEGY, Drawn and Quarterly
SOLANIN, Viz
WITCHBLADE TAKERU MANGA #'s 11 & 12, Top Cow

BEST ON-LINE COMICS WORK

BLACK CHERRY BOMBSHELLS, Tony Trovarello and
John Zito, www.zudacomics.com
HIGH MOON, Scott O. Brown, www.zudacomics.com
LEAST I COULD DO, Lar deSouza and Ryan Sohmer, www.leasticoulddo.com
NIGHT OWLS, Bobby & Peter Timony, www.zudacomics.com
PVP, Scott Kurtz, www.pvponline.com

SPECIAL AWARD FOR HUMOR IN COMICS

Lar deSouza, LEAST I COULD DO, www.leasticoulddo.com
John Gallagher, BUZZBOY, Sky Dog Comics
Al Jaffee, TALL TALES, Abrams Books
Jeff Kinney, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, Amulet Books
David Malki, WONDERMARK, www.wondermark.com

SPECIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PRESENTATION

COMPLETE LOCAL: HARDCOVER EDITION, Ryan Kelly and
             Brian Wood, Oni Press
KIRBY: KING OF COMICS, Mark Evanier, Abrams Books
QUEEN AND COUNTRY: VOLUME 3, Greg Rucka, Mike Norton,
             Steve Rolston, and Chris Samnee, Oni Press
TALL TALES, Al Jaffee, Abrams Books
WONDERMARK, VOL. 1: BEARDS OF OUR FOREFATHERS,
              David Malki, Dark Horse Comics

BEST NEW TALENT

Matt Cassan, NASCAR: HEROES, nascar comics
Bryan J.L. Glass, THE MICE TEMPLAR, image books
Laura Innes, THE DREAMER, Idw
Tim Sievert, THAT SALTY AIR, top shelf
Bobby Timony, NIGHT OWLS, www.zudacomics.com

Congratulations to all the nominees! If you know a nominee, please pass on the good news!

The Harvey committee and the Baltimore Comic-Con will make every effort to contact all nominees. If you are a nominee and do not hear from us by the end of June, please contact us at baltimorecomiccon@yahoo.com. We would love to discuss your involvement in the ceremony and the Baltimore Comic-Con.

For additional information about the Harvey Kurtzman and the Harvey Awards, visit www.harveyawards.org.

For additional information about the Baltimore Comic-Con, visit www.comicon.com/baltimore.

For additional information about the Harvey Awards Master of Ceremonies Scott Kurtz, visit
www.pvponline.com.

ComicConnect.com Seeks Consignment Director

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:01:00 -0300

ComicConnect.com, located in NYC, is growing at a rapid pace and needs to staff up! They are seeking an energetic, multi-tasker for the role of Consignment Director. Most importantly, they would really like to find somebody who “knows books” – i.e. someone who can tell you the significance of All Star #8, and if asked, can name an EC horror title off the top of their head. They need someone to whom the name Alex Schomburg isn’t completely unfamiliar, and has a pretty good sense of grading and the market to determine when it pays, or doesn’t pay, to have a Silver or Bronze Age Marvel or DC book slabbed by CGC.

Are you that person? Do you know someone who is? Please -- send them ComicConnect’s way!

ComicConnect is growing in leaps and bounds, so the opportunity is there to expand responsibilities and gain experience in a wide array of areas. Ambitious and entrepreneurial people are recognized and given some latitude to make the most of projects they'd like to pursue. ComicConnect is looking for an individual willing to make a long-term commitment.

Job Requireements:

-Must be computer literate and type at least 40 words per minute.

-Answer the ComicConnect phone line to provide customer support.

-Respond to customer email inquiries. Perfect grammar and punctuation is a must.

-Provide appraisals and liason with consignors.

-Write press releases and web content.

-Maintain constant communication with owners & staff.

-Work occasional weekends at local comic conventions.

-Web and design skills a plus.

ComicConnect is eager to receive cover letters and resumes from applicants with vision and ambition. To apply, please email support@comicconnect.com with a Resume and cover leetter explaining why you are the right person for this position. Only send email attachments as Microsoft Word .DOC attachments OR saved in .RTF format. PDF format is also accepted. Otherwise, cut and paste your resume into the body of the email.

San Diego 2009 - Stan Lee Meet and Greet Event

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (bneely) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:13:00 -0300

Legendary comic book creator Stan "The Man" Lee will be honored at a special Meet and Greet event held during the weekend of the San Diego Comic-Con taking place July 22nd - 26th, 2009.

Desert Wind Comics and Crazy Cat Collectibles are especially proud to announce that in cooperation with CGC and ComicsPriceGuide.com we have made arrangements for fans to be able to meet and spend some time with this legendary creator. The event is scheduled to take place Friday, July 24th at 3:30 pm. A LIMITED NUMBER of advanced tickets will be offered exclusively through Desert Wind Comics starting June 29th. The price for this special opportunity is $300.00 per person. Included in the price is a swag bag full of Stan Lee signed memorabilia, a photo with Stan Lee and two items of your own signed by Stan.

Stan Lee is known as the creator of many of the great comic book characters such as Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Avengers, Incredible Hulk, X-Men and many more. So here is your chance "True Believers" to meet the man that changed the comic book industry and gave us years of reading and entertainment.

This is Stan Lee's first public comic con appearance since last year's San Diego Comic-Con so do not
miss this opportunity to talk to "The Man" himself. A limited number of advanced purchase tickets will be available beginning June 29th, go to www.desertwindcomics.com for complete details and to purchase your tickets for this once in a lifetime opportunity. Tickets are sure to go fast!

CGC Offers Grading for Playboy and Sports Illustrated Magazines

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0300

Beginning June 18, 2009, CGC, the leading provider of expert, impartial comic book certification, will be accepting submissions of Playboy and Sports Illustrated magazines. For more than five years, CGC has provided certification services for magazine-sized comics, including Mad and Famous Monsters of Filmland. Leveraging this expertise, CGC now extends its service offerings to other collectible titles.

CGC’s certification services include a comprehensive restoration detection and evaluation for condition on the ten-point CGC grading scale, with 10 being the highest grade assigned. All CGC-certified magazines are encapsulated in an archival-safe patented holder. In conjunction with this service offering, a thicker version of the CGC holder is being introduced to accommodate Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues and Playboy Christmas issues which both have a greater page count than magazine-sized comics. CGC does not buy or sell magazines and, therefore, acts as an impartial third-party arbiter of condition and authenticity – important factors in determining the value of a collectible magazine.

This service expansion was prompted by strong collector interest for these two magazine titles in particular. Sports Illustrated, published by Time Inc., is among the most widely-read publications in the United States, with a weekly circulation of 3,000,000. It has considerable crossover collector appear, having featured on its cover four Presidents, ten celebrities and countless sports legends in nearly 3,000 issues since inception in 1954. Playboy has a circulation of 3,000,000 monthly issues in the United States. Although best known as a gentlemen’s magazine, Playboy features the work of notable authors and critics, having provided commentary on popular culture from the Post-War period to present. The list of magazine titles eligible for certification by CGC Magazines will be expanded in the future and other titles are currently under consideration.

"When CGC introduced certification in the comic book market a decade ago, it brought with it new collectors, new investors and tremendous activity that exceeded anyone’s expectations. We here at CGC are very excited about bringing our expertise and capabilities to the magazine hobby. A number of our customers have been asking for this for many years, and we’re ready to meet the needs of the magazine collecting community,” comments Mark Haspel, CGC president and primary grader.

An online information resource for CGC Magazines has launched at www.CGCmagazines.com.

As an introductory offer, collectors and dealers with a CGC submission account can send Playboy and Sports Illustrated using our comic magazine submission form and the current Magazine tier pricing. (See Services & Fees chart at CGCmagazines.com). To aid submission processing, please list Playboy or Sports Illustrated magazines on their own submission form separated from other magazine-sized comics.

For additional information contact CGC at 1-877-662-6642 or by email at info@cgccomics.com. CGC Magazines Web site can be seen at www.CGCmagazines.com.

Amazing Spider-Man #600 Signature Series Offer With Lee and Romita!

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:12:00 -0300

Premiering in March of 1963, Spider-Man #1 was published by Marvel Comics. Now 46 years later Spider-Man will be celebrating his 600^th issue in a special way. Desert Wind Comics has proudly provided opportunities to get books signed by some of the greatest names in the comic book industry, such as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, John Romita Sr. & Gene Colan just to name a few. To help keep the summer of 2009 sizzling, check out this special deal that Desert Wind Comics is offering to its loyal customers.The greatest Marvel super hero of all celebrates his 600th issue with the biggest all-original issue of Amazing Spider-Man ever! This one's got it all! The return of Doctor Octopus, Daredevil, a wedding you never predicted, and the return of one of the most important people in Peter Parker's life in a giant-sized issue. Doc's back in town, but it's only a prelude to darker days ahead as Spidey unknowingly prepares for a gauntlet he can't even see coming.

On top of all that, witness the return of one of Spider-man's creators, Smilin' Stan Lee as he presents a story of unbridled passion, drama and angst as Spidey reflects over his many, many years of adventures.

But that ain't all...as the rest of the Spidey Web-Heads bring you several short features showcasing some rarely explored aspects of both Spidey and Pete's life, drawn by some of the greatest artists in comics. Plus, several other surprises! Written by Stan Lee and others. Interior art drawn by John Romita Jr and others. Cover by John Romita Sr.

This book will be signed on the cover by both legendary writer and comic book industry extraordinaire, Stan “The Man” Lee as well as signed and remarked by legendary artist John Romita Sr. We will also be adding current artist John Romita, Jr..

***Pre-Order Deadline is Tuesday June 30, 2009***

Available in either:

Ungraded with a certificate of authenticity, for only $249.95* (Regularly priced at $299.95)
CGC Signature Series ggraded 9.4 or better for only $299.95* (Regularly priced at $349.95)

Please contact Desert Wind Comics at desertwindcomics@hotmail.com or call 702-592-4792 to place your order

Stan Lee Meet And Greet Event Is Announced For San Diego Comic-Con

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:32:00 -0300

Meet legendary comic book creator Stan “The Man” Lee at a special Meet and Greet event held in his honor during the weekend of the San Diego Comic-Con taking place July 22nd - 26th, 2009. Desert Wind Comics and Crazy Cat Collectibles are especially proud to announce that in cooperation with CGC and ComicsPriceGuide.com we have made arrangements for fans to be able to meet and spend some time with this legendary creator. Complete details of this event as well as the date and time will be announced by no later than June 25th, 2009. Advanced tickets will be offered exclusively through Desert Wind Comics starting June 29th.

Stan Lee is known as the creator of many of the great comic book characters such as Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Avengers, Incredible Hulk, X-Men and many more. So here is your chance “True Believers” to meet the man that changed the comic book industry and gave us years of reading and entertainment.

This is Stan Lee’s first public comic con appearance since last year’s San Diego Comic-Con so do not miss this opportunity to talk to “The Man” himself. Details of the merchandise that is included in the price of the package will be announced shortly. Beginning June 29th, go to www.desertwindcomics.com for complete details and to purchase your tickets for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

For more information visit: desertwindcomics.com

Licensable BearTM ponies up limited Barack Obama edition for Hero Initiative

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:53:00 -0300

Trying to squeeze a few more drops of sweet economic nectar from the well-squeezed stimulus package known as “Obama comics,” About Comics has created a special limited edition of Licensable BearTM #4 (Barack’s first comic book appearance) for the Hero Initiative. A mere 60 copies of the Obamaesque (is that an adjective already?) Shepard Fairley-inspired cover have been printed, with 50 copies hand-numbered and signed by Licensable BearTM creator Nat Gertler. The numbered copies are currently available via Hero’s eBay store.

“I’d like to take credit as President Barack Obama’s creator in comics as well,” said Gertler. “Four score and seven weeks ago (well, actually in the year score-zero-seven), it was Licensable Bear #4 that had Obama’s first comic appearance. If only I’d trademarked him!”

Detail-oriented collectors will want to note that this limited edition is getting more limited by the minute. “My seven-month-old baby got hold of one of these copies and chewed and/or gummed it up pretty good,” noted Hero Initiative President Jim McLauchlin. “We’re now down to a limited edition of 49. And I can attest that Licensable Bear #4 makes for a tasty baby snack; less the staples, of course.”

Staples and paper were provided by USA printer Ka-blam.com, whose comics print-on-demand service makes low runs such as these 50—wait, 49!—economically practical. “More money for me to waste on Peanuts books,” noted Gertler.

Copies are available at $25 per, with copies #1, #44 (the number of Obama’s presidency) and #50 being placed for auction via eBay. “I even circled #50 on that copy,” Gertler said. “It’s all part of my commitment to quality customer service.

The Limited Hero Initiative Edition Licensable BearTM #4 can be purchased and auctions found at:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZheroinitiativeQQhtZ-1

Captain America Reborn!

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:16:00 -0300

It was the shot heard ‘round the world. Following the most shocking and controversial event in comic book history – the assassination of Captain America in the pages of Captain America #25 – neither the heroes of the Marvel Universe nor the rest of the world have quite come to grips with this most traumatic of losses. From the moment he was taken from us until today, one fact has proven to be true: the world still needs Captain America. And now, the time has come! At long last, the legend, the hero, is back. Steve Rogers makes his triumphant return from the grave in the publishing event of the year: Captain America Reborn, a five part series from Marvel Comics beginning this July.

Long seen as the world’s greatest hero, Captain America made his first appearance in March, 1941, boldly fighting the Nazis in World War II. As a symbol of true patriotism, his popularity soared during the war as he became a nationally revered icon of US efforts to spread freedom around the globe. Serving as the Sentinel of Liberty for nearly 70 years, Cap embodied the spirit of the American people and became one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable characters. His death rocked the entire world, real and fictional, and his return from the grave promises to be a landmark event as well.

The recipient of two Eisner Awards for his tale about the life and death of Captain America, Ed Brubaker joins forces with acclaimed Ultimates artist Bryan Hitch for the landmark Captain America Reborn series. This partnership promises to produce the visually arresting, action packed story that fans around the world have been eagerly anticipating.

A story that captured international attention, Captain America #25 polarized shocked audiences by starkly depicting the murder the cultural icon. On that fateful day when shots rang out on the courthouse steps, Cap’s greatest enemy—the Red Skull-- achieved his greatest ambition—or so it seemed. Since that time, the Marvel Universe has been in chaos, as as the Red Skull has worked towards his true endgame. But now there is a ray of hope in the form of Steve Rogers!

How can Steve Rogers return from the dead, and will his rebirth be enough to stop the global threat of his sworn enemy? Hitting shelves on July 1st, the special five part series Captain America Reborn finally reveals the true scope of the Red Skull’s nefarious plan, and begins Captain America’s triumphant return.

For fans of Captain America and those wanting to own a part of this historic moment in Marvel history, visit your local comic book retailer on July 1, 2009 to purchase Captain America Reborn #1. To learn more about this landmark event, go to www.marvel.com/reborn! To find a comic book retailer near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com/ or call 888-COMICBOOK. And be sure to pick up Captain America #600, on sale this week, as the road to Reborn begins!

ComicLink is Hiring in Portland, Maine

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:05:00 -0300

On the heels of strong growth, ComicLink is setting up an additional office in Portland, Maine to expand our operations. They are seeking motivated new hires that will excel in customer service management, operations management, sales/auction coordination, and shipping/receiving positions. New hires will work out of the Portland, Maine office and will have an opportunity to become an integral part of the ComicLink team. Preferred candidates will have strong work experience in one or more of these fields, and/or expertise in vintage comic books and original comic book art. If you are interested in a career with ComicLink, and you have strong skills in these areas, please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and salary history/expectations to njosh@comiclink.com.

Comic Book Exhibit At The Elmhurst Historical Museum

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:41:00 -0300

The Elmhurst Historical Museum is hosting a family-friendly exhibit for comic book fans of all ages. The exhibit explores the art and innovation of creating comic books and the people who developed them. From the humble beginnings to the sophisticated story lines and memorable characters that have spawned a multi-million dollar, multi-media industry.

The exhibit will run from June 16 – September 6, 2009 with free general admission.

For more information visit: http://www.elmhurst.org/index.aspx?nid=526

Join Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited And Receive An Exclusive Nick Fury Figure

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:15:00 -0300

Marvel is proud to announce that new and renewing subscribers to Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited (www.marvel.com/nickfury) will receive an exclusive, all-new Hasbro Marvel Universe Nick Fury action figure! Inspired by his dramatic return in Secret Invasion, this all new figure features the kind of weaponry Fury needs to repel a Skrull invasion—or any other unlucky enemy crossing his path. Just sign up or renew a subscription and you can add Nick Fury to your collection of Marvel action figures!

“Hasbro is very excited to be teaming up with Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited for this exclusive giveaway,” said Billy Lagor, Senior Director of Hasbro’s Global Brand Strategy & Marketing, Marvel. “We truly value and appreciate the connection that we have with our Marvel fans and hope that shows in our action figures.”

John Dokes, VP, Sales and Marketing, Digital Media Group added, “Hasbro’s wowed fans with their take on Marvel’s iconic characters and we’re sure new and returning subscribers to Marvel Digital Comics will be thrilled with this exclusive Nick Fury action figure.”

What’re you waiting for? Click over to www.marvel.com/nickfury right now to experience the groundbreaking Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited and score an exclusive Hasbro Marvel Universe Nick Fury action figure!

Metropolis Collectibles at Florida Super Con

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:30:00 -0300

Metropolis Comics is pleased to announce that COO Vincent Zurzolo is setting up at the Florida Super Con in Miami, FL, the weekend of June 6th and 7th. Vincent will be bringing down an array of Gold, Silver & Bronze Age keys on Saturday and Sunday for Florida comic collectors and investors. He will also be available to buy collections on Friday. Please call him at 800-229-6387 ext. 14 or 917-806-2099 to set up an appointment.

"Any reason to spend time in Florida is a good one," said Zurzolo, "but it's especially a treat getting to see some of our longtime customers from the Florida area that may not be able to make it to the other shows we do every year. I'm looking forward to finally meeting some of our clients face to face, and making some new friends as well."

Of course, if customers would like to see specific books, Vincent will be happy to bring down a small selection by request. "We love to bring request books to shows for our clients," said Sales Executive Frank Cwiklik. "It's always a guessing game trying to figure out what comic books people might want to see at shows, and there's no way we can bring our full inventory as we have over 100,000 vintage comic books! It takes a lot of the guesswork out of conventions when you have specific requests from good
clients, and it makes us glad to know we're bringing just what folks want to see." Interested customers can email Frank at orders@metropoliscomics.com or call 800-229-6387 ext 14. "Contact us right away, as Vince can only carry so much!" Frank joked.

"Don't forget, we're always buying," Vincent concluded, "so bring your collections for a cash offer! We're always willing to look at original art, too, so the more, the better!"

For more information on the Florida Super Con, visit http://www.floridasupercon.com/, and for more information on Metropolis, visit us at www.metropoliscomics.com.

Top Writers and Artists Create Hero Comics, a Hero Initiative Benefit Book

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:33:00 -0300

The Hero Initiative has announced the release of Hero Comics. The 32-page, no-ads comic, edited and produced by Scott Dunbier, special projects editor at IDW Publishing, will be released in late July with two covers, Eve by J. Scott Campbell, and Grendel by Matt Wagner. The fundraising book will contain great, all-new content including an original American Flagg! story by Howard Chaykin, and original stories by Gene Ha, Bill Willingham, David Lloyd, and Kaare Andrews.

In addition, Arthur Adams will recreate three classic Marvel Comics covers, and Hero Initiative beneficiaries such as Gene Colan, Bill Messner-Loebs and Josh Medors will tell their own personal stories, detailing their severe struggles, and Hero’s involvement.

An excerpt from Josh Medors’ story reads:“When I am feeling almost ready to give in to my cancer, ready to throw my hands in the air and say ‘I quit!,’ I get a call from the Initiative. ‘Just wanted to see how you are doing.’ It may not seem like much, but let me assure you—When the monster bites and the pain pills aren’t working, a call like that is more effective than a Super-Soaker filled with holy water against the ol’ Count.”

This special edition comic retails for $3.99, and will be on sale at comic stores worldwide on July 29, 2009. It’s available in the Diamond Previews catalog for August-shipping items in the IDW section, order code JUN090950.

“I've been an active supporter of the Hero Initiative since I was first asked to help out,” stated Howard Chaykin. “It's particularly important in this volatile era that we remember the men and women who made our industry, and make certain that they have the happy endings they richly deserve.”

Fans will be able to get their hands on this epic treasure early at the San Diego Comic-Con, July 23-26, 2009 as well. Copies will be on-sale at the Hero Initiative booth, #907.

“It’s been a pleasure and a privilege to work on a book like Hero Comics. The job that the Hero Initiative does, helping comics creators in need, is a noble endeavor, one all of us should get behind,” said Dunbier.

All proceeds from the book benefit Hero Initiative, as all creators involved have donated their services. IDW is donating its publishing services, Comicraft is donating lettering and book design, and Try Vision Company, Inc. of Los Angeles is donating printing.

Desert Wind Comics Announces East Coast Legends Tour

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:02:00 -0300

Desert Wind Comics will be in New York to sign with some of the comic book industry greatest legends. Legendary names like Joe Simon, John Romita Sr., Gene Colan and Herb Trimpe. These four men have worked on every major Marvel comic title and have created or drawn some of the most famous and enduring characters in the Marvel Universe. Characters like Captain America, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wolverine, Punisher, and many, many more. Submissions are now being accepted for books to be signed by these extraordinary artist, but the time is very limited. More famous names may still be added. So don't let this opportunity pass you by.

Now is the time to get a legend to sign your book.Our pricing for the different tiers is as follows:

Modern $50.00 1980-Present Max value $200
Economy $60.00 any year Max value $300
Standard $90.00 any year Max value $1000
Express $130.00 any year Max value $3000

Walk-Thru (quoted based on value of book) Value in excess of $3000These prices include the creator’s charity donation, the CGC grading and encapsulation, witnessing fee, prepping the book(s), shipping, handling, and insurance to the event. The price does NOT include any return shipping, handling, or insurance back to the customer. The return shipping is $15.00 for the first book and $2.00 for each additional book. It includes up to $3000.00 insurance per package. Any additional insurance can be added at the rate of $1.00 per $1000.00 of insurance. Any special requests for ink color or signature placement please add $3.00 to each request. To combine any of these creators signatures (i.e. John Romita & Herb Trimpe) onto a book, please add $20.00 per additional signature. For any additional signatures by other creators please inquire.

All prices are subject to change.The book(s) must be shipped to: Chandler Rice, 2421 Tech Center Court, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89128Please use the Desert Wind Comics submission form and follow the instructions posted on the Desert Wind Comics website at www.desertwindcomics.com.

Forms can be found either on www.desertwindcomics.com or you may request the form be e-mailed to you. Payment must be made at the time the books are submitted and can be made either by credit card or personal check. Payment should be made out to Chandler Rice. Please submit your book(s) properly bagged and boarded with a label listing your name, book title, issue number, and the talent you would like to sign each book. Please include the completed submission form with the books. Once you mail your book, please send an email to desertwindcomics@hotmail.com listing the books in the shipment and the method of shipping. In the subject line enter "Books for [your name]". This helps us to better track your shipment and make sure your books get properly identified. If you have any questions, contact either via e-mail or call us at 702-592-4792.

ALTHOUGH THE UTMOST PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN, PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY PREVIOUS GRADE CAN NOT BE GUARANTEED. DESERT WIND COMICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO BOOKS RESULTING FROM CREATORS HANDLING BOOKS.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MAY 19, 2009.

Desert Wind Comics is an Authorized Signature Series Witness and Dealer.

Hero Initiative at Super-Con in San Jose California

comicguy.nospam@nospam.comicspriceguide.com (tgordon) — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:58:00 -0300

Hero Initiative will be traveling to the Super-Con in San Jose California in the south hall of the San Jose Convention Center. The con is proud to announce the biggest line up ever! Check out the website at http://www.super-con.com. Stop by the Hero Initiative booth for signings or art from Eduardo Risso, Mike Mayhew, Bill Morrison and Dan Brereton.

The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, May 16
10:30-12:00 - Mike Meyhew
3:30-5:00-Edwardo Risso

Sunday, May 17
11:30-12:30 – Bill Morrison
1:30-2:30 Dan Brereton