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Star Wars comic signing Thanksgiving weekend

Lin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:11:44 +0000

Hey Gang-

Local comic artist Jim Hall will have a comic signing at Comics and Collectibles this weekend.

Star Wars: Purge — Seconds to Die (one shot)

Writer- John Ostrander

Penciller- Jim Hall

Inker- Alex Lei

Signing will be this Saturday, November 28th from noon-3pm at Comics and Collectibles on Poplar Ave. in Memphis.

If you’d like to see more of Jim’s art click here!

Members of the Memphis Star Wars Fan Force and 501st should be attending in costume, and Comics and Collectibles will be running a 20% off sale.

They would be honored if you would join them…

Lin/Dork-Vader

Industry News About Some Of Our Super Friends

Lin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:40:07 +0000

HUMAN TARGET #1

Written by Len Wein and Peter Johnson
Art by Bruno Redondo & Sergio Sandoval and Chris Sprouse & Karl Story
Cover by Lee Bermejo
Photo variant cover

Hitting stores in February.

From CBR News-

On the heels of the highly anticipated Human Target FOX series comes a brand-new adventure pitting Christopher Chance against the organized crime…of the world! When he’s tasked with protecting a highly placed informant and collecting damaging evidence throughout Europe, every assassin and goon from Paris to Prague will be gunning for the Human Target!

From series creator Len Wein comes an all-new, all action-packed adventure featuring the art of Bruno Redondo (PUSH) and covers by some of the industry’s most popular creators!

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Noel Neill Statue Funding A Go!

This just in from Metropolis-

The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce has been eagerly awaiting a decision concerning its application for state tourism funds for the Noel Neil Statue, and the good news has finally arrived.

An Illinois Tourist Attraction Grant in the amount of $29,550 has been awarded to the Metro Chamber for the project that will give visitors yet another attraction to see while visiting Metropolis. The six foot bronze statue will depict Noel Neil as Lois Lane and will feature a pedestal that will be constructed of engraved bricks, similar to the Superman Statue. The statue will grace the northeast corner of Eighth and Market streets.

For more info check out our forums.

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John Ostrander and Mary Mitchell Engaged!

Today on Facebook John Ostrander changes his relationship status with this post- “John is now engaged.”

He also commented, “Mary and I have been engaged for awhile. No date set until some financial stuff (my end) gets sorted out.”

John recently had to have eye surgery on both eyes, but is recovering nicely, and writing up a storm. He’s currently working on STAR WARS LEGACY, recently did SECRET SIX 15, and also working on the GRIMJACK: THE MANX CAT series from IDW.

John and writer Gail Simone are both working on part of “Blackest Night” with Suicide Squad #67 which will kick off a story that runs a total of three issues, all co-written by Ostrander and Simone. You can check out a Newsarama interview with John and Gail here.

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Girls Read Comics..?!!

Yes, Virginia…there are fan-girls.

In the lastest ComicWhore.com update MSCA webmaster and official Fan-Girl Nicki Howe discusses women in comics, how she got interested in comics, and what can be done about getting more female readers for the comics industry.

Star Wars Comic Siging

Lin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:50:22 +0000

Hey Gang-

Local comic artist Jim Hall will have a comic signing at Comics and Collectibles in November.

Star Wars: Purge — Seconds to Die (one shot)

Writer- John Ostrander

Penciller- Jim Hall

Inker- Alex Lei

Signing will be on Saturday, November 14th from noon-3pm at Comics and Collectibles on Poplar Ave. in Memphis.

If you’d like to see more of Jim’s art click here!

Members of the Memphis Star Wars Fan Force and 501st should be attending in costume.

They would be honored if you would join them…

Lin/Dork-Vader

Chicago Comic-Con To Host John Ostrander Benefit

Nicki — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:51:33 +0000

The following announcement comes compliments of your friendly neighborhood webmaster:

An auction will be held at the Chicago Comic-Con on Saturday, August 8, 2009, to raise funds for comics legend John Ostrander.

John has recently undergone a series of expensive surgeries and treatments to save his remaining eyesight from the ravages of glaucoma. Very little of his medical costs are covered by insurance, and friends have banded together to assist him in his time of need.

Any funds raised exceeding John’s needs will be donated to other comics creators facing vision issues or to the HERO Initiative.

If you’re interested in donating items for the auction or in making a monetary donation, please check out www.comix4sight.com for more information.

- Nicki