WonderCon

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!

Experience WonderCon 2009 in Photos

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

Once again, WonderCon experienced substantial growth with 34,000 attendees at this year's event, up over last year's 29,000. Those in attendance had an amazing time, with a larger-than-ever Exhibit Hall, additional programming rooms, and some of comics' most talented writers and artists on hand. With many publishers and companies taking part, WonderCon's programming slate was packed with comics-oriented presentations, spotlight panels, and special events. Experience WonderCon 2009 with a in our photo retrospective and article.

The Star Trek Panel at WonderCon 2009

cci-info@comic-con.org (Comic-Con International) — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:28:00 -0700

Did you know that JJ Abrams and cast members from the new blockbuster reimagining of Star Trek held an EXCLUSIVE Panel at WonderCon 2009? Were you there, or did you miss it? Don't worry, you can experience or even re-experience it - RIGHT NOW! We've put together an excerpt of some of that panel in honor of this weekend's release of the film. Live long and prosper.

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.