APE - Alternative Press Expo

Lark Pien Joins APE 2009 Special Guests

cci-info@comic-con.org (Comic-Con International) — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:00:00 -0700

We're excited to announce that Lark Pien (writer/artist of Long Tail Kitty) will be joining our stellar list of APE 2009 Guests. Get the full details after the jump.

John Broome, Frank Jacobs to Receive 2009 Bill Finger Award

cci-info@comic-con.org (Comic-Con International) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:45:00 -0700

John Broome and Frank Jacobs have been selected to receive the 2009 Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing. The choice made by a blue-ribbon committee chaired by writer-historian Mark Evanier was unanimous.

"Each year, we select two writers who favored us with important, inspirational work that has somehow not quite received its rightful recognition," Evanier explains. "The idea is that the award may go some distance to rectifying that, and I sure hope this one does. Because no one is more deserving than Frank Jacobs, for his past and current work, and John Broome for the legacy he left behind."

Get complete details on our site.

New hardbound collector's book features rare photos and art from 40 years of Comic-Con

cci-info@comic-con.org (Comic-Con International) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:45:00 -0700

Comic-Con: 40 Years of Artists, Writers, Fans, and Friends is a massive art and photo collection, showcasing over 620 images from the 40-year history of Comic-Con. Most of the art has not been seen since its initial publication in Comic-Con's program and souvenir books, and the majority of the photos have never been seen outside of the Comic-Con archives.

Get more information about the book and learn about how you can Pre-Order your copy now and pick it up at the show for a discounted sale price of $31.99 USD (including 8.75% CA Sales Tax). Hurry, orders must be placed by Monday, July 13th, 2009!

2009 Manning Award Nominees Announced

cci-info@comic-con.org (Comic-Con International) — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:30:00 -0700

Comic-Con, the nation's largest comic book and popular arts convention, announces this year's nominees for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award (or The Manning Award as it is more commonly referred). Click on the link for details.

Spring 2009 Issue of Comic-Con Magazine Online

cci-info@comic-con.org (Comic-Con International) — Sat, 16 May 2009 15:30:00 -0700

The Spring 2009 issue of Comic Con Magazine is now available for viewing and download from our site. Get a recap of WonderCon 2009, our APE 2009 Special Guests, great articles with Comics professionals like Gail Simone and the WonderCon 2009 Spotlight of Matt Fraction being interviewed by Michael Chabon. Not to mention the fact, that we've got your Comic-Con 2009 essentials from A-to-Z including an article about Comic-Con's 40th Anniversary!

APE 2009 Update

cci-info@comic-con.org (Comic-Con International) — Sat, 16 May 2009 15:30:00 -0700

We've updated our APE site with information for Exhibitors as well as our Special Guests, including: Phoebe Gloeckner, Dean Haspiel, Batton Lash, Dash Shaw, and Jeff Smith!

APE 2009 Exhibitor Application Package

cci-info@comic-con.org (Comic-Con International) — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:00:00 -0700

We've made available the 2009 APE Exhibitor Application Package on our site. Best prices are for applications and payments received by June 8, 2009. Please note that no applications will be accepted for APE after September 18, 2009.

2009 Eisner Nominations Spotlight Newcomers

cci-info@comic-con.org (Comic-Con International) — Tue, 7 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0700

Named for acclaimed comics creator the Will Eisner, the awards are in their 21st year of highlighting the best publications and creators in comics and graphic novels, chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of judges. And this year's nominees have just been announced. Get complete details on our site.