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Category Archives: Comic Events
Chris Claremont Confirmed for MCM Expo

Where: Excel, London, Royal Victoria Dock
When: 29th-31st October
Chris Claremont has been confirmed as special guest for the October 2010 MCM Expo, for the entire 3 day weekend (Friday 29th to Sunday 31st).
From the press release:
MCM Expo Welcomes Comics Marvel
The London MCM Expo is delighted to announce that comics legend
Press Release: Gorilla Swings Through Chicago

Ape Entertainment artists come to Wizard World Chicago
(San Diego, CA – August 16, 2010) Ape Entertainment is bringing some of the most groundbreaking creators to Wizard World Chicago while also hunting for new talent. Pocket God iPhone app creators Dave Castelnuovo and Allan Dye will be on hand, courtesy of Wizard World, to sign a limited edition version of … read more
Eagle Awards Land at London MCM Expo this October

It looks like the ever-expanding MCM Expo has added another string to it bow; from this October the Eagle Awards will be taking up residency at London’s Excel centre. The popular comic book awards struggled to find a home last year, and will reportedly become a stable feature of MCM Expo’s May event from 2011 onwards.
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Comic Book Creators Announced For London MCM Expo May 2010
The London MCM Expo has just announced a number of comic book creators that will be attending the Comic Village region of its 29-30th May 2010 show.
From the press release:
Stars returning to Excel this May include Ben Templesmith, Svetlana Chmakova, Jamie McKelvie and Kieron Gillen, while we’ll also be seeing a host of new faces such as
The Sinister Truth Premiers at MoCCA Fest 2010

Where: The 69th Regiment Armory @ 68 Lexington Ave b/w E25-E26 streets on Manhattan Island
When: Saturday & Sunday, April 10th & 11th 2010
Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm both days
Jason Ciaccia and Aaron Norhanian will debut their graphic novel The Sinister Truth: Mkultra at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art’s MoCCA Fest 2010, on April the 10… read more
Mihailo Vukelic Gallery Show, Opera Gallery New York
Where: Opera Gallery, New York City (www.operagallery.com)
When: 15th April 2010
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Mihailo Vukelic, the artist of Jimmy Palmiotti and Garth Ennis’ Image Comics series Back to Brooklyn, will be opening a gallery show of his art, a fusion of fantasy themes, comic book inspired illustrations and sculptures.
Check out the video below for … read more
Spring Memorabilia Show at NEC Birmingham, 27-28 March 2010

Venue: NEC, Birmingham
Date: 27-27th March 2010
Time: 11am to 5pm (Early entry from 9am Sat, 10pm Sun)
Price: Adults £10, Children £5, Family Ticket (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £30
Website: www.memorabilia.co.uk
This March the Memorabilia Show at the NEC in Birmingham will include videogames, with several major games publishers making an appearance.
Confirmed comic talent … read more
Events: Comic Creators
How do comics and graphic novels go from the imagination to the page? Panel discussion with Alasdair Duncan, Alexander Wilmore, Lauren Sharp and Peter Mcleod. Followed by a workshop for aspiring writers and illustrators to have a go.
Venue: Harlow Library, Harlow
Date: 06/03/2010
Time: 10:30:00
Price: Free from the library
Map: Click Here
Accessibility: Wheelchair access.
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