Cincinnati Comic Expo! - Sept 18, 2010 - Russ Heath, Tony Moore, Allen Bellman

[Buck Biggins]

In conjunction with the Cincinnati Comic Expo and CGC we are excited to announce that we will be an Authorized CGC Signature Series Facilitator for the show. We will have an unlimited number of slots open for Russ Heath, Allen Bellman and Tony Moore.

 

Russ Heath

(THIS IS RUSS HEATH’S ONLY SHOW SINCE MAY 2009. HE HAS NO OTHER EVENTS PLANNED FOR 2010 or 2011. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY.)

Born in New York in 1926, Russ Heath joined Timely in 1946, where he began drawing for several different genres but particularly westerns, including Arizona Kid, Two-Gun Kid, and Kid Colt Outlaw. Heath went on to draw science fiction stories for Avon, romance stories for Lev Gleason, and Plastic Man for Quality. In the early 1950s, he worked on such EC titles as Mad and Frontline Combat for editor Harvey Kurtzman, with whom he also worked on Trump.

 

During the 1950s, he worked for DC/National, where he drew for the full range of adventure features, such as "Golden Gladiator" and "Robin Hood" in Brave and the Bold. But he was particularly noted for drawing war titles such as Sea Devils, Our Army at War (Sgt. Rock), and G.I. Combat ("The Haunted Tank"). From 1981 to 1984, he worked on a revived version of The Lone Ranger for the New York Times Syndicate. In 1991 he drew the official adaptation of the movie version of The Rocketeer. Since then, Heath has spent most of his time in the animation industry.

 

Allen Bellman

(THIS IS ALLEN’S FIRST COMIC SHOW IN THE REGION. DO NOT MISS OUT)

Allen Bellman was born in Manhattan and studied at the High School of Industrial Arts. He eventually became a staff artist at Timely during the Golden Age of comics. While still a teenager, he did the backgrounds for Syd Shores' Captain America in 1942, and eventually worked on titles such as: The Patriot, The Destroyer, The Human Torch, Jap Buster Johnson and Jet Dixon of the Space Squadron, All Winners Comics, Marvel Mystery, Sub Mariner Comics, Young Allies and so much more.

His self-created back-up crime feature Let's Play Detective. He also contributed to pre-Code horror, crime, war and western tales for Atlas.

 

He worked in the comics field until the early 1950s. After the publishing business Allen became a successful businessman, and after 18 years he moved down here to South Florida where he joined the art department of a major daily newspaper, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel. After that he went into photography. He won many nationwide photography contests, winning out more than 20,000 entries. Photography is the way he now creates. Hundreds of his photos have appeared in hardcover books, have been on exhibit in museums in Florida and received great reviews in numerous newspapers.

 

He still attends comic books shows, and is still available for commissions. In one of his most recent interviews in the Miami Herald, he was described as an artist who now paints with his camera. For more about Allen, please check out www.allenbellman.com

Tony Moore

(WALKING DEAD, FEAR AGENT – TONY HAS BEEN VERY ELUSIVE AT COMIC APPEARANCES. THIS IS YOUR ONLY SIG SERIES OPPURTUNITY SINCE LAST YEAR’S WIZARD’S SHOW IN CHICAGO AND YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY THIS YEAR. DON’T MISS OUT!)

Tony is a small-town guy from Kentucky, raised by a pack of wild televisions. He has been a fan of comics before he could read, and seldom dreamed of becoming anything other than a comic book illustrator.

 

He has been in the business since 1999, when he started work on Battle Pope. Since then, he has lent his hands to books such as Masters of the Universe, Brit, the Eisner Award-nominated series The Walking Dead, and his own creator-owned books Fear Agent and The Exterminators

 

 

Murphy Anderson

Due to the sensitivity of the situation all Murphy Anderson Signature Series requests will be processed through Andrew Satterfield (Buck Biggins). Mr. Anderson will be signing for the fans at the show but general signatures will not be authorized for Signature Series approval.

 

However, in an effort to raise funds for Josh Meoders cancer treatment I have arranged a private signing with Murphy prior to the show for the CGC Signature Series. As with all the CGC private sigings at the show each book signed will incur a fee. As of now, this is the only way to obatin a CGC Signature Series by Murphy Anderson at the Expo. The number of slots for this signing will be very limited and will have a strict limit of 1 book per person. A seperate posting will be made availble within 48 hours on this Murphy Anderson signing.

 

Again, he will be siging for fans in general and I do not anticipate him charging for signatures. The show will impose a 3 book limit per person.

 

Rumor has it...he will be providing a blank sketch cover to be donated into the charity auction. WOW!

 

TO PARTICIPATE:

1) Email a list of books you are sending for the signature series label to: andrew@cincinnaticomicexpo.com

 

2) Prep your books

 

3) Mail the books to CGC indicating they are for the Cincinnati Comic Expo. Books must be received at CGC no latter than SEPTEMBER 8, 2010.

The address to mail them to is:

CGC SUBMISSION CENTER

P.O. BOX 4738

SARASOTA FL 34230

ATTN: JOE PIERSON

 

3) Send payment immediately to: andrew@cincinnaticomicexpo.com. If we do not receive payment prior to the show your books will not be signed. Sorry.

 

It is that simple!

 

AGAIN … The books must be received at CGC no latter than SEPTEMBER 8, 2010. We will also be able to take submissions at the show on a limited basis. Please notify us prior to the EXPO.

 

Remember - The deadline for CGC to receive books is SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

 

 

RATES:

Modern (Books from 1980 to present):

$32 plus $5 donation = $37.00

 

Ecnomy (Max Value $300 each book):

$42 plus $5 donation = $47.00

 

Standard (Max Value $1,000 each book):

$64 plus $5 donation = $69.00

 

Express (Max Value $3,000 each book):

$95 plus $5 donation = $100.00

 

SHIPPING:

1 book - $14

2 books - $16

3 – 5 books - $21

6 – 10 books - $30

11 – 15 books - $36

16 – 20 books - $42

21 – 25 books - $49

26 – 30 books - $59

 

MANDATORY INSURANCE

Up to $100.00 - $11.50

100.01 – 500.00 - $13.10

500.01 – 1,000.00 - $14.45

1,000.01 – 2,000.00 - $15.80

2,000.01 – 3,000.00 – $17.15

3,000.01 – 4,000.00 – $18.50

4,000.01 – 5,000.00 - $19.95

5,000.01 – 6,000.00 - $21.20

 

[Buck Biggins]

Come to Cincinnati's largest comic event ever! You will not find more talent in a jam packed one day show.

 

Other guests already attending include:

- Allen Bellman (Timely/Marvel artist from the Golden Age)

- Russ Heath (DC artist from the Silver Age)

- Mark Kidwell (Image Comics, Fangoria Magazine, Cryptic Magazine, IDW and others)

- Tony Moore (Walking Dead, Fear Agent)

- Steve Scott (DC, Marvel)

- Michael Uslan (Executive Producer of every Batman movie, writer, comic book historian)

- Eric Adams (Lackluster World, Reflection)

- Dave Aikins (Nickelodeon Publishing)

- David Michael Beck (Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Image)

- Andy Bennett (Kolchak the Night Stalker / Sherlock Holmes)

- Josh Blair (Candy or Medicine)

- Dustin Carson (No Gods)

- Sterling Clark (Renegade: Night Slayer and Blood Seekers)

- Kel Crum (Adventures of Ed Thud and Cornelia Dodson)

- Steve Doty

- Michael Dougherty

- Bill Engebretson

- Rodney Fyke (Superior Seven)

- Sean Forney (Scarlet Huntress, Star Wars)

- Daniel Frazier (The Adventures of Nightclaw & Prowler, Old World Comics)

- Joe Gentile (Moonstone Publisher, Sherlock Holmes/Kolchak: Cry of Thunder)

- Todd Goodman (The Powers That Be!, Old World Comics)

- WJ Grapes (Infernal Fyre-Dragon)

- Glendon Haddix

- T.L. Haddix

- Ricky Henry (Monster Management Security Bureau of Cincinnati (MMSBC))

- Jackie Hernandez of Ringtail Café

- Stephen Hines (Clyde the Redneck)

- Woodrow J. Hinton III

- Bruce O. Hughes (Clobber Vance: Sinking Ships)

- Terry Huddleston (Big Bang Comics)

- Lora Innes (The Dreamer)

- Jack Knifley (Haunted)

- Mike Maydak (1782: The Year of Blood)

- Paul McCall (League of Analogues)

- Kenn Minter ("I'm Not From Here," "The Experts, " and "Super World")

- Darren Mueller of Ringtail Café

- Krista Mueller of Ringtail Cafe

- Michael Neno (The Mesh, Freak Cave)

- Jeff Preston (Old School Illustrator)

- Chris Pritchard

- Scott D.M. Simmons

- Luke Smarto (Fangirl, Pillow Fight)

- Uko Smith (DC Legacy, FX- The Lost Land)

- Scott Story (Image, Amp, Arrow, Digital Webbing, Spinner Rack Comics, Johnny Saturn)

- Billy Tackett (“The Creepiest Artist In America”)

- David Uslan (Graphic.ly)

- Justin Wasson (Gemini, WAC Comics)

- Jesse Wright

- Thom Zahler (Love and Capes)

 

[seanfingh]

 

Great work, Andrew. I've been involved with comics for a long time, and have seen few show promoters who have put something together this solid from the ground up and from scratch. This is going to be awesome!!

[Buck Biggins]

Thanks Sean. It means a lot to hear that from you.

 

We have some exciting things to announce in the next few weeks. Today I learned that DC is sending us some free Swag. Some free goodies for the fans is always welcomed.

[Buck Biggins]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

August 12, 2010

 

MEANWHILE, AT THE HALL OF JUSTICE...

 

In 1973 the “Super Friends” made its debut on TV. The classic cartoon series starred the world’s most powerful superheroes and their headquarters was the magnificent Hall of Justice. To local residences Cincinnati’s Union Terminal is the Hall of Justice.

 

“No one can deny that Union Terminal was the inspiration for the Hall of Justice. The resemblance is too uncanny,” says Andrew Satterfield, Director of the Cincinnati Comic Expo. “As a kid growing up in the 80’s I would stare out the car window and look for the Hall of Justice every time we drove downtown. If was cool to think that superheroes lived in my hometown.”

 

A few months ago Union Terminal asked the Cincinnati Comic Expo to include some promotional pieces featuring the historic structure that is now home to three museums and the Omnimax Theater. In doing the promotional piece they hope to raise further awareness of the building’s preservation.

 

Therefore, we are pleased to release below finished piece by Dave Aikins!

 

“Dave was all over this opportunity once I explained to him the request,” says Andrew. The image will be released as a free poster at the Cincinnati Comic Expo. Dave, who currently draws for Nickelodeon (SpongeBob Squarepants and Dora the Explorer), incorporated Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman and Aquaman into the art. Below them rest the Real Hall of Justice, Union Terminal.

 

This is the 2nd piece of art released for the show. The first piece drawn by Allen Bellman incorporated Captain America, Submariner and Human Torch battling around the Roebling Suspension Bridge.

 

When we receive the remaining promotional piece from another artist we will show you their talent incorporating a Cincinnati landmark with a superhero theme.

 

PLEASE NOTE: The first 600 fans will recieve a free poster for attending. However, only 300 will be made for each design. So arrive early to pick your choice of poster.

 

 

 

 

[seanfingh]

 

That poster rules. It even makes Aquaman less lame!!

[bryan91]

That poster rules. It even makes Aquaman less lame!!

 

True, but no help for Robin.

[Pirate]

This show is shaping up to be fantastic. Please send lots of books to CGC so Jon has to run around the entire day with no smoke breaks

[AlexH]

This show is shaping up to be fantastic. Please send lots of books to CGC so Jon has to run around the entire day with no smoke breaks

[Pirate]

i'm disappointed Andrew didn't get Steve Ditko. What's up with that.

[Buck Biggins]

Show hasn't happened yet.

[Buck Biggins]

Thought I share a post detailing about the awesome VIP package we put together for the show. We are only offering 30 of these packages at $50 and they can be purchased here VIP TICKET .

 

Want to be the first to Tony Moore's table? Want to hit the dealer booths before the crowd arrives? Hate waiting in line? Then this is for you!

 

THE VIP PACKAGE COMES WITH THESE AMAZING BONUSES!

-Early admission

- Pick up your VIP package at Will Call beginning at 8:45am

- Early Admission ( 9:00am )

- Free Go Green Bag sponsored by Ringtail Cafe

- Free 2009 Cincinnati Comic Expo T-shirt

- Free Exclusive poster by Allen Bellman / Dan Davis (in protective poster tube)

- Free Exclusive poster by Dave Aikins (in protective poster tube)

- Free Exclusive Captain Action #2 sketch cover variant

- Free Trading Pin! compliments of Pop Trading Pins!

 

[Buck Biggins]

In the next 2 days we'll announce our exclusive blank sketch cover for the show. It is sweet and limited to only 150 copies.

 

Even better news...I'll have some for sale to fellow boardies.

[seanfingh]

 

Greatest. One-Day. Show. Ever.

[seanfingh]

Example of sketches from some of the attendees:

 

Aikens and Bennett:

 

 

 

Bennett solo:

 

 

Aikens solo:

 

 

Josh Medors:

 

 

Steve Scott:

 

 

 

 

[unmovedmover]

Greatest. One-Day. Show. Ever.

 

+1

 

 

 

[Buck Biggins]

Greatest. One-Day. Show. Ever.

 

+1

 

 

 

Thanks guys. This show for the last 3 months has been a labor of love. It is something I aways wanted to do. The Cincinnati Comic Expo is the show I would want to attend as a comic fan.

 

Meanwhile, I learned today that we just hit 60 comic creators for the show!

 

 

[Buck Biggins]

Also, John Kiesewetter of the Cincinnati Enquirer interviewed Micahel Uslan today. They are going to run a feature about the show along with his interview.

 

Another interview with a Tony Moore is being planned the last I heard.

 

Other interviews are being arranged prior to the show for more publicity.Such as an interview on 700WLW with Jim Scott and the Dawn Patrol on 102.7 WEBN. Also found out that our show poster is going to open up the Event Calender section in Cincinnati Magazine later this month. Cincinnati Magazine is distributed to 50,000 homes.

 

So in other words...I'm doing all I can to make sure the people in our region know about the show.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Buck Biggins]

For those that have children...bring them to the show. We are putting together a sweet swag bag for them with items from the following publishers.

- Archie

- DC Comics

- Archaia Studios Press

 

Don't worry...we'll have a table full of goodies for those over 12.

[Buck Biggins]

MOONSTONE and CAPTAIN ACTION DEBUT SKETCH COVER AT CINCINNATI COMIC EXPO

 

New York, NY, August 19, 2010:

Moonstone Books and Captain Action Enterprises, LLC, are pleased to announce their first “Sketch Cover” variant for Captain Action #1.

 

As part of the inaugural Cincinnati Comic Expo, Moonstone will be presenting this unique alternate cover to Captain Action (Season 2) #1 as a way for fans and professionals to sketch their own cover.

 

“Like the new Cincinnati convention, we think this will be a lot of fun,” said Joe Gentile, Publisher of Moonstone Books.

 

This exclusive sketch cover will be available as part of the VIP package and at the Moonstone Booth during the convention on September 18, 2010.

 

This issue marks the “second season” of adventures for the recently relaunched toy hero. Captain Action was originally a 1960’s action figure, but has recently returned in the hit Moonstone series and via other partners including Graphitti’s T-shirts, Pop Merchandising’s enamel pins and Sideshow’s collectible statues.

 

Season 2 is scripted by Steven Grant, and features Captain Action in full-length stories. Second feature stories spotlight other characters in the Captain Action universe and will first focus on Action Boy in a multi-part adventure. Cover and interior artists for the series include Mike Allred, Mark Texiera, Ed Hannigan, Mark Wheately, Manuel Martin, Reno Maniquis, Steve Scott and recent SVA graduate/rising talent Matt Triano.

 

“We’re happy to be part of the Cincinnati Comic Expo and excited that Murphy Anderson, the first Captain artist will be there. Steve Scott, our latest Captain Action artist will also join us,“ said Ed Catto of Captain Action Enterprises, LLC.

 

“The Midwest region, especially Cincinnati, is filled with talent. There are also many well-established comic book stores that have long served the loyal fan base. Cincinnati deserves a platform to showcase the region’s talent and to give fans a show they can look forward to every year in their own backyard. Most major cities have a pop culture show of some sort. It’s finally time for Cincinnati to have a show of its own,” according to Cincinnati Comic Expo Director Andrew Satterfield.

 

“It makes sense for the hero of many disguises to have this sketch cover. Fans can make the comic become whatever they want it to be“, said Joe Ahearn of Captain Action Enterprises, LLC.

 

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For all the latest on Captain Action, visit www.CaptainActionNow.com.

Information on Captain Action Comics can also be found at www.MoonstoneBooks.com

 

Moonstone Books publishes comics and illustrated fiction from the Dark Side to the light, featuring classic and new heroes in thrilling tales of adventure, mystery, and horror. For more than a decade, Moonstone has created fine and distinct comic books, Graphic Novels and prose…books that are meant to be read.

 

The Cincinnati Comic Expo was established in 2010 to provide an annual show celebrating all periods and genres of pop culture with an emphasis on comics. On Saturday, September 18, 2010, the inaugural show will feature comics, graphic novels, cards, toys, and a costume contest. More information is available at www.cincinnaticomicexpo.com.

 

Captain Action Enterprises, LLC is dedicated to creating new character experiences for both the collectible/nostalgia market and passionate fans of adventure toys and fiction through licensing, re-creations and creative innovations. More information is available at www.CaptainActionNow.com.