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LAS VEGAS COMIC EXPO - SEPTEMBER 29-30, 2012

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Joel Elad

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Circus Circus scares me, as well. Its not the clowns,either.

 

+1. :P

 

Just switched our rooms from Alexis Park to Riviera, thanks to the new group code:

 

LV Comic Expo Riviera Hotel Booking Link

 

Peppermill is an awesome suggestion. It's sad that I've been visiting Vegas for almost 20 years and I still haven't had a meal at the Peppermill... Ok, to be fair, I don't "remember" having a meal at the Peppermill. :) hehe

 

Riviera food court is passable, but I will warn you ALL, the buffet was shut down for a few years because of all the people that got sick from it, so yeah, I'm skipping their new buffet. (I know they had their official reasons why there wasn't a buffet, but I believe what I heard) The McD's across the street isn't bad (for a McD's) but since I'm driving to Vegas, I'll take advantage of what the town has to offer at night. :)

 

A week to go! And now that I'm not bringing my David Finch stack o'books, more room to bring other books. :)

 

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AKA Rick

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I thought I heard that David Finch also cancelled out on his scheduled appearance at the Long Beach Comic Con too, and I didn't see his name on their roster of guests on their website:

 

http://www.longbeachcomiccon.com/comic-con-guests.php

 

So, he must be busy with his DC comics deadlines and it's probably difficult to travel from Canada to the West Coast, between work and family obligations.

 

Sometimes, I guess it's out of the promoters control whether or not scheduled guests cancel out.

 

 

And now that I'm not bringing my David Finch stack o'books, more room to bring other books. :)

 

:signfunny:

 

Same.. I had a bunch all prepped.. Now they will sit in wait.. At least he hasn't cancelled NYCC... Yet. May send a few with DWC

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I'm excited that Tricia Helfer is going to be there. Gotta have her sign BSG #0.

 

They sure are getting last-minute guests into the show still.

 

Anyone know how much Tricia charges for autographs?

 

$30 if you pre-order, according to the LVCE website. Same price in person? (shrug)

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JimmySJay

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DC-we will be confirming with Tricia's reps and handlers.

The good thing about pre-booking your tickets is that you will be assured signatures. Tricia will have limited availability during the convention, with her 1 day only appearance, as well as panel/program commitments at the con as well.

 

We highly encourage you to pre-book your autograph tickets.

 

Thanks!

Jimmy...

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AKA Rick

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That's so true !!!

 

I think Vegas is a great venue for everyone, both for attracting celebrity guests as well as vacationing attendees. The fact that it's basically a 24 hr town with something for everyone in almost every demographic and socio-economic situation. From bargain cheap eats to fine dining. From cirque du soleil shows, concerts and shows to strip joints, burlesque shows, karaoke clubs, bars and dance nightclubs. Spas and high end designer hopping, poolside getaways, and even outlet shopping...

 

It's the one city where, in theory a guy can take his wife, spend the day at the comic convention while knowing she can find entertainment elsewhere without a problem, then have a fun time with a night on the town.

 

Generally speaking, because it's subsidized by the gambling, hotels are both decedent and affordable, while parking is plentiful and free. The bizarro world of San Diego Comic Con!

 

I think it's going to be great for the locals, since they've not seen a show of this caliber ever, so are in for a true treat! It's going to be reinvigorating to the local collectors and hopefully this inaugural event will be the first of many years to come...

 

 

One advantage the promoters have is it is a lot easier to talk a star into a weekend in Vegas than ,say, Toledo or Reston, Virginia..

I leave Monday, and hope the show is a smash.

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Typing this on a train, traveling to San Diego to pack more promo supplies, more swag, for the fans!

 

Hope you all saw the new link for the GUEST PAGE.

http://lasvegascomicexpo.com/

 

Lots of additional names added-

Thomas Jane

Tim Bradstreet

Tricia Helfer

 

also now

SCOTT LOBELL (Superman, Teen Titans, Red Hood & Outlaws, and lots of X-Men)

NORM RAPMUND (Teen Titans, Ravengers)

 

BOB LAYTON (classic Iron Man writer/inker, OG Valiant!)

 

Zenescope's Joe Bruscha-

There's going to be a few Zenescope Exclusives for the Grimm Fairy Tales Books. A Naughty and Nice version by Ale Garza, and there's another one offered from Zenescope too.

 

Also KEU CHA will be at the con- I was a HUGE fan of his work from the classic Top Cow Studio Days, with work like Witchblade, Tomb Raider, and Rising Stars. Be sure to check out his creator owned HEX the Lost Tribe.

 

 

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I thought I heard that David Finch also cancelled out on his scheduled appearance at the Long Beach Comic Con too, and I didn't see his name on their roster of guests on their website:

 

http://www.longbeachcomiccon.com/comic-con-guests.php

 

So, he must be busy with his DC comics deadlines and it's probably difficult to travel from Canada to the West Coast, between work and family obligations.

 

Sometimes, I guess it's out of the promoters control whether or not scheduled guests cancel out.

 

 

Is Finch officially out of LBCC? I was hoping to get some Brightest Day comics signed at Vegas and when he cancelled I thought for sure I'd get a sketch and sig at LBCC as a back-up.

 

He is still listed on the Artist Alley page though,

http://www.longbeachcomiccon.com/comic-con-artist-alley.php

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AKA Rick

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I actually read that Finch cancelled on the CGC boards here: http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5854818&fpart=2

 

I thought I heard that David Finch also cancelled out on his scheduled appearance at the Long Beach Comic Con too, and I didn't see his name on their roster of guests on their website:

 

http://www.longbeachcomiccon.com/comic-con-guests.php

 

So, he must be busy with his DC comics deadlines and it's probably difficult to travel from Canada to the West Coast, between work and family obligations.

 

Sometimes, I guess it's out of the promoters control whether or not scheduled guests cancel out.

 

 

Is Finch officially out of LBCC? I was hoping to get some Brightest Day comics signed at Vegas and when he cancelled I thought for sure I'd get a sketch and sig at LBCC as a back-up.

 

He is still listed on the Artist Alley page though,

http://www.longbeachcomiccon.com/comic-con-artist-alley.php

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AKA Rick

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I just got updated information about the Las Vegas Comic Expo regarding HOTEL ROOMS at the host hotel where the event is being held,at the Riviera Hotel and Casino:

 

HOTEL INFORMATION

 

RIVIERA HOTEL AND CASINO INFORMATION:

 

We have made arrangements with the Riviera Hotel and Casino, to secure rooms for attendees coming to Las Vegas Comic Expo from out of town.

 

There are a limited number of rooms at the special rate of $69 available.

 

The Riviera has graciously waived the resort fee for attendees that book through the group rate.

 

Amenities include:

 

In-Room Internet Access (Wi-Fi)

Free access to the Fitness Center

Free unlimited local and 800 calls placed from your room

Unlimited in-room safe usage

Free Parking

Tennis Court Access

Coupon Book ($250 value)

Daily Paper (Pool Side Cafe)

Coffee Service (at the Pool Side Cafe - coupon given at check-in. Good for 1 cup of coffee)

Incoming fax service (5 copies at the UPS Store)

Two (2) Comedy Club tickets

Special 2 for 1 show tickets to Jan Rouven

50% off first round of drinks at the Le Bistro bar

 

To book reservations online, go the following link:

https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=17104&Chain=6946&arrive=9/20/2012&depart=10/20/2012&adult=1&child=0&group=SLVCEIB

 

You can also call the Riviera Hotel and Casino in the Continental U.S. at 800-634-6753 or direct at 702-794-9412 to make your reservation.

 

Use the group code SLVCEIB and inform the reservations staff that you are attending Las Vegas Comic Expo for the weekend of September 29-30, 2012.

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AKA Rick

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Here's update on on the Las Vegas Comic Expo's prestigious VIP TICKETS, that I just got informed about:

 

 

VIP Tickets to Las Vegas Comic Expo are now available for a limited number of special attendees.

 

The VIP is a first class way to experience the weekend activities.

 

Privileges include, but are not limited to:

 

*Full Weekend Admission for 1 adult – This allows admission for both Saturday and Sunday, as well as any/all activities associated with the convention.

 

*Early Entrance to the convention – This is your chance to get in to see your favorite artists first, check out the dealers room, pick up the show exclusives and more.

 

*Priority Seating for All Panels – There is no need to wait in lines, camping out for hours to see your favorite panels and programs at the Las Vegas Comic Expo. All VIP Ticket holders will be able to sit in the “reserved” front two rows of the panel rooms. While each program will be cleared at the end, VIP can remain in the hall between, as there will be zero risk in getting bumped.

 

*Front of the Line/Special Autograph Sessions – Las Vegas Comic Expo will arrange special VIP Signing sessions with our top guests. No lines for VIPs. Membership has its benefits to this special events!

 

Additionally, all VIP Ticket Members will receive a GIFT BAG that will filled with the hottest swag, compliments of the LAS VEGAS COMIC EXPO:

 

*Blindside Limited Edition LVCE Variant cover – by J Scott Campbell & Nei, created by Marat Mychaels. As a special bonus, each of these Limited Edition books come with original hand drawn sketch! (Suggested Retail Value $75)

 

*Original Art by Guest, Blank Variant Sketch Cover

 

*Randomly inserted from the new Batman #0 covers and other Books, one of the Special Guests of the show creates an original sketch drawing. (Suggested Retail Value- $50- $75)

 

*Special VIP Convention Art Print – This art print features the work of Simon Bisley, ONLY available for the VIP Ticket holders, and not available for sale anywhere else. (Estimated value- $49.95)

 

*Commemorative Playing Card Set LVCE – Playing cards have never been this fun for the comic art collector! This Poker style card set includes original artwork on 52 playing cards, along with special entries for the Joker. This is the perfect item to be signed by each of the guests at the Las Vegas Comic Expo. (Suggested Retail Value- $15)

 

*Commemorative Badge Holder & Lanyard – Admission for the VIPs is not just a mere wristband, but a decorative badge with fresh art.

 

*Las Vegas Comic Expo T-Shirt – Show off your comic con experience in this sweet new T-Shirt. Just your size, just your flavor. (SRP- $20)

 

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AKA Rick

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...and here's an update on the NEW Guests just announced as an update scheduled to appear at the Las Vegas Comic Expo:

 

Tricia Helfer

 

Tricia Helfer – “Number Six” on BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, voice of “The Grid” on TRON: UPRISING.

 

Autograph tickets can be purchased in advance online, or at the show.

 

Appearing Saturday Only!

 

 

Thomas Jane

 

Actor in BOOGIE NIGHTS, DEEP BLUE SEA, 61*, THE SWEETEST THING, THE PUNISHER, STANDER, Stephen King’s THE MIST, HBO’s HUNG, the DIRTY LAUNDRY short, writer/director/star of DARK COUNTRY.

 

He will be at the Raw Studios Booth 611 signing.

 

Appearing Saturday Only!

 

 

Scott Lobdell

 

Best known for being the writer for the X-Men during much of the 90s, as the Marvel Architect responsible for epics such as X-CUTIONERS SONG and AGE OF APOCALYPSE, and more.

 

Lobdell was ahead of the bell curve writing the groundbreaking Alpha Flight Northstar issue.

 

Scott Lobell is key voice in the current DC52 writing Red Hood and the Outlaws, Teen Titans, and Superman.

 

Bob Layton

 

Bob (along with his creative partner David Michelinie), reinvented the Iron Man comic in the late 70s, taking it from near-cancellation to one of Marvel’s all-time bestselling series. Their classic Iron Man story “Demon in a Bottle” was recently voted “one of the top 20 comic stories of all time”.

 

Bob's other works include “Hercules: Prince of Power“, titles from the Valiant and Future Comics lines. Other tiles include co-architect of the Valiant Universe as well as its Editor-In-Chief/Senior VP and co-founder of Future Comics.

 

Bob has developed new properties for motion pictures and television, including “The Helix” & “Mettle” sci-fi/thriller screenplays for Edward James Olmos Productions and television scripts for Nickelodeon’s “Iron Man Armored Adventures” and Cinemax’s “Femme Fatales”.

 

He’s also co-creator/executive producer on the upcoming comedy/horror film, “Shambler“ for Odyssey Pictures which begins production in the spring of 2013.

 

Bob’s graphic novel “Colony”, featuring the last work of his mentor Giordano, will be released in October 2012 by IDW.

 

Norm Rapmund

 

Norm Rapmund is an inker known for working at Image Comics (Brigade, Supreme and Bloodstrike), Marvel Comics (WOLVERINE, FANTASTIC FOUR & ROGUE), and DC Comics (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, SUPERGIRL,TITANS, 52, INFINITE CRISIS, BOOSTER GOLD and TIME MASTERS: VANISHING POINT).

 

Currently, he is inking DC’s New 52. TEEN TITANS and THE RAVAGERS.

 

Keu Cha

 

Keu Cha is a fan favorite artist currently working on his creator owned series, HEX the LOST TRIBE.

 

He came from the Top Cow Studio, drawing classic Witchblade, Tomb Raider, and Rising Stars for the company.

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Celestial Comics

Celestial Comics

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For anyone interested, DWC is offering to take sketch requests in advance for both Bob Layton or Herb Trimpe. Both creators are offering full figure, no backgrounds for $100 on either blank covers (+$50) or backing boards (+$30). Price includes CGC grading (grade not guaranteed) but does not include $5.00 CGC processing fee or return shipping. Please e-mail DWC (desertwindcomics@hotmail.com) for more details or to make arrangements. Orders will be accepted until Friday, September 28th.

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DWC will be located at booths 215 & 314. We overlook all of Artist Alley to help with getting books CGC graded. Make sure you stop by the DWC booth to get the witness BEFORE you get your books signed. Otherwise DWC will not be allowed to accept those books as Signature Series submissions.

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