Baltimore Comic-Con

[JCVaughn]

A new thread about one of the best independent (ie non-San Diego, non-Wizard) cons around...

[JCVaughn]

Superstar artist George Pérez makes his return to the Baltimore Comic-Con as the convention celebrates the 25th anniversary of New Teen Titans #1 and the 20th anniversary of Crisis On Infinite Earths.

Over the course of his career, Pérez has illustrated two fan-favorite stints on The Avengers, and the high-profile inter-company crossover JLA/Avengers. In addition to many other assignments, he also wrote and illustrated Wonder Woman. He is presently at work on several projects for DC Comics including a Donna Troy mini-series and a New Teen Titans graphic novel.

"It's difficult to express how much having George Pérez return as a guest means to the Baltimore Comic-Con," said show promoter Marc Nathan. "He's enormously popular with at least two generations of fans, he's a tireless fundraiser for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and he's a wonderful person. How much better could a guest be?"

The show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM each day, at the Baltimore Convention Center. More information can be found at http://www.comicon.com/baltimore. You can also call (410) 526-7410 or email cardscomicscollectibles@yahoo.com for details.

[JCVaughn]

"We're extremely pleased to announce that Marv Wolfman will be joining us a guest of this year's Baltimore Comic-Con," said Marc Nathan, the show's promoter. "Now it's definitely a celebration of New Teen Titans and Crisis on Infinite Earths."
Last week it was announced that Wolfman's partner on those projects, George Pérez, would be making a return to the September 17-18, 2005 show. This will be Wolfman's first appearance at the con.

The longtime writer of Tomb of Dracula, creator of Blade, writer of New Teen Titans and Crisis, and former Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief has remained popular with fans throughout his career. He'll join Pérez at the show marking the 25th anniversary of Titans and the 20th anniversary of Crisis.

"Marv has been one of our most requested guests the past few years," Nathan said. "We're all looking forward to having him at the show."

The Baltimore Comic-Con is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM each day, at the Baltimore Convention Center. More information can be found at http://www.comicon.com/baltimore. You can also call (410) 526-7410 or email cardscomicscollectibles@yahoo.com for details.

[JCVaughn]

Following a great reception by fans at last year's Baltimore Comic-Con, acclaimed writer-artist Don Rosa will be the guest of Gemstone Publishing's Disney comics line at this year's show, September 17-18, 2005.

"Don was a big hit with the fans at last year's Baltimore Comic-Con, and this year he'll be able to sign attendees' copies of The Life & Times of Scrooge McDuck, which comes out this June," said John Clark, Gemstone's Editor-in-Chief /Disney Comics.

"We're extremely happy to have both Don Rosa and Gemstone Publishing back at this year's Baltimore Comic-Con," said show promoter Marc Nathan. "Getting kids to read comics is a large part of our focus and Don's phenomenal work appeals to kids of all ages."

The show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM each day, at the Baltimore Convention Center. More information can be found at http://www.comicon.com/baltimore. You can also call (410) 526-7410 or email cardscomicscollectibles@yahoo.com for details.

[JCVaughn]

Geoff Johns, the writer of Green Lantern: Rebirth, JSA, Flash, Teen Titans, and the upcoming DC Countdown, will be a guest of the Baltimore Comic-Con.

"We're extremely glad to have Geoff back at the show," said promoter Marc Nathan. "He's a great writer, an excellent guest and exactly the kind of guy we like having here for the fans."

The September 17-18, 2005 convention will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center, the show's home for the last few years.

Among the other guests already confirmed are Frank Cho (Shanna The She-Devil, Liberty Meadows), Mark Waid (Legion of Superheroes, Fantastic Four), Brandon Peterson (Ultimate X-Men, Strange), John K. Snyder III (Doctor Mid-Nite, Fashion In Action), Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman, Gen13), Scott Kurtz (PvP), Robert Kirkman (Invincible), Rich Faber (Green Lantern, Buzzboy), Howard Chaykin (American Flagg), Karl Story (America's Best Comics), Neil Vokes (Black Forest, Wicked West), Mike Kaluta (The Shadow, Starstruck), Mike Wieringo (Fantastic Four, Tellos), Todd DeZago (Tellos), Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn), Cully Hamner (Batman), Dean Haspiel (Opposable Thumbs), J.G. Jones (Wonder Woman, Black Widow), Jimmy Palmiotti (Painkiller Jane, Hawkman), Amanda Conner (Two-Step, Painkiller Jane), Steve Conley (The Escapist, Astounding Space Thrills), John Gallagher (Buzzboy), Brian Stelfreeze (Batman), and Howard Porter (Flash).

More announcements are due shortly.

To receive email updates on the show, visit http://www.comicon.com/baltimore/, email cardscomicscollectibles@yahoo.com, or call (410) 526-7410.


Hey, kids! It's Geoff Johns!

[JCVaughn]

There hasn't been a news release on this yet, but Billy is coming to the Baltimore con, too.

[pctchuck]

Nice line-up.  Must play lottery more often and get money to buy ticket to fun events like this.

[JCVaughn]

Nice line-up.  Must play lottery more often and get money to buy ticket to fun events like this.

Congrats on your 100th post!

[pctchuck]

Thanks.  I really like getting on-line and seeing what everyone else is thinking on this board.  It is refreshing to see the intelligence and sense of humor that some people who post have.  Thanks to all for getting me to write!

[JCVaughn]

Thanks.  I really like getting on-line and seeing what everyone else is thinking on this board.  It is refreshing to see the intelligence and sense of humor that some people who post have.  Thanks to all for getting me to write!

Well keep it up...

and try to get to the Baltimore con. In my mind, it's the best purely comics show still around.

[JCVaughn]

Writer-artist Phil Jimenez is the latest creator to sign up for the Baltimore Comic-Con. The September 17-18, 2005 show welcomes Jimenez, currently the writer behind DC's current mini-series DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy and formerly the writer-artist on Wonder Woman, to the convention for the first time.

"We're extremely pleased add Phil to our roster," said Marc Nathan, the show's promoter. "He's an exciting talent with many fans in our area and around the country."

The show previously announced Marv Wolfman, George Pérez, and Geoff Johns among many other guests.

The Baltimore Comic-Con is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM each day, at the Baltimore Convention Center. More information can be found at http://www.comicon.com/baltimore. You can also call (410) 526-7410 or email cardscomicscollectibles@yahoo.com for details.

[JCVaughn]

Baltimore Comic-Con guest Mark Waid will be on Fanboy Radio this Wednesday.

From Scoop:
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=8745&si=122

Legion of Super-Heroes scribe Mark Waid joins host Scott Hinze for Fanboy Radio on Wednesday, June 1, 2005. One of the most popular writers in current comics, Waid has scripted Captain America, The Flash, Fantastic Four, JLA, Superman: Birthright, Empire, Hunter-Killer and many other titles.

Fanboy Radio is available online through http://www.fanboyradio.com or by visiting KTCU's site at http://www.ktcu.tcu.edu/ktcu/index.html. The show airs at 1 PM Central Time on Wednesday.

The Sunday edition of FBR will be preempted this week by The Twelfth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

[marksparacio]

Hey Jeff, with your help  ;), I'd love to set-up at this years Baltimore Con, again  ;). I had a great time last year and would love to follow it up with another strong appearance... What do you think  ;)

[JCVaughn]

Hey Jeff, with your help  ;), I'd love to set-up at this years Baltimore Con, again  ;). I had a great time last year and would love to follow it up with another strong appearance... What do you think  ;)

Ay-yup. It'll be keen.

[JCVaughn]

Luna Brothers have been added. It'll be announced on Friday.

[JCVaughn]

Luna Brothers have been added. It'll be announced on Friday.

Terry Moore, too.

[JCVaughn]

From Scoop:
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=8779&si=121

Terry Moore, creator-writer-artist of landmark indy series Strangers In Paradise, and Jonathan and Joshua Luna, creators of the Image Comics series Ultra and Girls, are the latest professionals added to the roster of this year's Baltimore Comic-Con.

The show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, September 17-18, 2005 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

"For more than a decade, Terry Moore's Strangers In Paradise has been a must-read series," said the show's promoter, Marc Nathan. "He's been one of our most requested guests and he's also one of the nicest guys in the business. We're happy to host him in Baltimore for his fans."

While still relatively new on the comics scene, the Luna Brothers also were high on the Baltimore show's list.

"In a relatively short while, the Luna Brothers have made a reputation for themselves with great storytelling," Nathan said. "Whether people know them from Ultra or their new hit, Girls, we're glad to have them aboard."

The show previously announced Phil Jimenez, Frank Cho, Mark Waid, J.G. Jones, Ron Garney, Howard Chaykin, Marv Wolfman, George Pérez, Geoff Johns, Neil Vokes, Todd DeZago Mike Kaluta, Scott Kurtz, Robert Kirkman, Joseph Michael Linsner, Brandon Peterson, Howard Porter, Mike Wieringo, Andy Smith, Brian Stelfreeze, Karl Story, Cully Hamner, Dean Haspiel, John Gallagher, Steve Conley, Rich Faber and others.

Gemstone Publishing is sponsoring Don Rosa, writer-artist of The Life & Times of Scrooge McDuck.

The Baltimore Comic-Con's hours are 10 AM to 6 PM each day. More information can be found at http://www.comicon.com/baltimore. You can also call (410) 526-7410 or email cardscomicscollectibles@yahoo.com for details.


Click the images for a close-up view (when available)

[JCVaughn]

Hey, give a shout out if you're coming to the con!

[JCVaughn]

Frank Cho's cover for the Baltimore Comic-Con, celebrating 25 years since New Teen Titans #1!

[slacker]

yeah, I'll probably be there for one day with Geisto.

[pctchuck]

God, I've been good.  Please let me hit the lottery so I can make it to this show!