Tomorrow, August 28th, has been declared to be “Read Comics in Public Day”. According to organizer and comics blogger Brian Heater:
The concept is fairly simple: we’re asking that everyone take an hour or two out of their day on August 28th (also the birthday of Jack “King” Kirby, incidentally) to read a comic book in a public setting—a park bench, a beach, a bus, the front steps of your local library (we do ask, however, that you be mindful of local loitering laws). Let strangers see you reading a piece of sequential art.
Take to the streets. Be proud. If someone asks what you’re reading, say, “a comic book” (the phrase “graphic novel is also acceptable, but let’s face it, it sort of defeats the whole purpose). Heck, lend them a book, if you’ve got an extra—what better way to make a new friend and convert a new reader?
Meetups have been organized in these New England locations:
Also check out
http://readcomicsinpublic.com/ for information on contests and other events. Their Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/readcomicsinpublic may be the best place to watch for last-minute information on more meetups. (All of these Facebook links can be viewed by people without Facebook accounts.)
Joe Hill, author of Horns, will appear at Casablanca Comics in Portland, ME on August 14 from 4:00-6:00pm to sign his new comic “Locke and Key.” Get details at http://www.casablancacomics.com/.
[Tip via Strange Maine]
Tom Sniegoski, novelist and comic book writer, will appear at New England Comics in Brookline, MA on August 1st from 1:00-5:00pm. He’s presenting his new graphic novel, Bone: Tall Tales. Learn more at http://www.newenglandcomics.com/.
[Tip via Convention Scene]
The previously-listed New England Small Press Assembly has been cancelled by the organizer. For a statement from the convention see http://www.nesmallpressassembly.com/.
[Tip from James of RISFC]
The previously-announced appearance by Joe Quinones at Hub Comics in Somerville, MA has been moved to June 16th at 7:00pm.
Scott Allie from Dark Horse Comics will be signing on June 3rd at both locations of Chris’s Cards & Comics in Salem and Seabrook, New Hampshire:
Salem Events:
12 PM-1 PM: Writers’ Seminar with Q&A
1 PM-2 PM: Signing
Seabrook Events:
4 PM-4:30 PM: Artists’ Seminar with Q&A
4:30 PM-5 PM: Portfolio Review
5 PM-6 PM: Signing
Learn more at http://www.chriscardscomics.com/
[Tip via Convention Scene]
Update: This event has moved to June 16th
Popular comics artist Joe Quinones will be signing at Hub Comics in Somerville, MA on June 16th from 7:00 to 9:00pm. See http://hubcomics.com/ for details.
[Tip via Convention Scene]
Craig Rousseau, artist for Marvel’s teen female superhero comic “Marvel Her-Oes,” will appear on June 26th at Friendly Neighborhood Comics in Bellingham, MA. It’s not clear exactly what time the signing will take place; watch http://www.friendlyneighborhoodcomics.com/ for details.
[Tip via Convention Scene]
The Space 242 art gallery in Boston, MA is opening a new exhibit called “Celebrating Comic Art” featuring artists Jamie Buckmaster, Craig Bostick, Alison Cowell, Andy Fish, Veronica Hebard, Bret Herholz, Mike Leslie, Derek Ring, Paul Ryan, and Tak Toyoshima. The exhibit will be open from May 28 to June 18; there will be an opening reception May 28 from 6:00-8:00pm, and an artist talk will be held June 18 from 7:00-8:00pm. For more information visit http://www.space242.com/.
[Tip via Convention Scene]
Back in October I posted about the comic convention showdown in New York City, in which rival conventions Wizard World’s Big Apple Comic Con and the New York Comic Con were scheduled for the exact same weekend. Well, it seems that Wizard has blinked: Big Apple Comic Con is now scheduled for the weekend of October 1-3. New York Comic Con gets to keep the weekend of October 8-10. This reshuffling is what caused Wizard’s New England Comic Con to shift to October 15-17. You can now have three weekends in a row of total comics immersion if you wish!
Big Apple Comic Con: http://www.wizardworld.com/home-apple.html
New York Comic Con: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/
MA, ME, Party, VT | nescifievents | 
August 27, 2010 11:39 am | 
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