Party Poop: The new “in” spot
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet Before things get rolling too much, we would like to state that the Beat endorses the Odysea bar at the Hilton Bayfront as the new “in” drinking spot, replacing the nasty old homophobic Hyatt, which doesn’t like us at all. In contrast, the nice people at the Hilton Bayfront sent [...]
Continue ReadingDay 0 and my feet already hurt
Okay, we're on the ground and ready to get Preview Night and there are some press events already going on, notably this: We had flight delays and other unpleasant stuff like a server meltdown that near about gave us a heart attack yesterday but it's all over now and the real suffering can begin. Oh, we kid. There was a South Park marathon on Comedy Central that made the flight very bearable, including the classic World of Warcraft episode, the Logan's Run episode and one about sex education where Kyle...oh we can't say but we know you remember. We haven't had time to take the temperature of the town, but let's just say San Diego couldn't be more eager to welcome Comic-Con! There were e-signs up at BAGGAGE CLAIM for crying out loud. The signs at the trolley stop have been made over in Klingon. Signs, banners, parties, breakfast specials...the red carpet hasn't been rolled out, it's been shot out of a t-shirt cannon over the whole city.
Continue ReadingSD10: Bueanventura Press #1734
Share this link on Facebook!TweetAlthough they are out of business, Alvin Buenaventura is using his previously reserved booth to run a “going out of business” sale, sad as it sounds. Lisa Hanawalt and Johnny Ryan will both be appearing at the booth. BTW, if you are the kind of person who is looking to score a [...]
Continue ReadingSD10: All Things Comic-Con – bits of news and notes
Last Gasp, Pantheon, Bill Plympton, Nickelodeon, Mike Golden, Mark Texiera 0-- all the little bits of news we couldn't put anywhere else! Lots of greta stuff in the jump.
Continue ReadingNice Art: JH Williams III Batwoman
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet Some art from the new Batwoman series coming out. Via The Source.
Continue ReadingNice Art: Jim Rugg’s Marvel vs. Capcom’s t-shirt art
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet Jim Rugg is not at the big show but shares his art for a Marvel v Capcom t-shirt. Via ROBOT 6. WANT.
Continue ReadingNew Thor and Captain America art from Marvel
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet A lot of new Captain America and especially Thor movie art floating around today. From Yahoo Movies, two posters that Marvel will be distributing at their booth and panels, one presumes. The posters use concept art for the films and look very nice. Also, stills from THOR from USA Today and [...]
Continue ReadingSD10: Please memorize this map — then swallow it
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Continue ReadingPekar to be buried near famed G-man
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet Word has reached us that while a formal memorial service will be announced at a future date, Harvey Pekar will be buried at Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, in a place of honor next to the grave of Eliot Ness, the famed FBI agent, and another proud son of Cleveland. When [...]
Continue ReadingGood news! Rocketship is open!
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet After the cries of shock and horror the other day after the news that Rocketship, the popular Brooklyn comics shop, had closed, we are listening for the huzzahs and hoorays sure to come from the news that it has reopened, according to postings here on the Beat and a post [...]
Continue ReadingBongo Comics website launches tomorrow
Share this link on Facebook!TweetWhen lists of the most successful and lasting independent comics companies are made up, few people ever include Bongo, known for titles in the “Groening-verse” of Futurama, The Simpsons, and Life in Hell. But Bongo is celebrating its 17th year of publishing comics this year! And to mark the occasion they [...]
Continue ReadingThe BOOM! drink-up returns
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid invites all Comic-Con attendees to the BOOM! Studios 5 Year Anniversary Drink Up* taking place at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Odysea Bar, Thursday July 22nd from 9pm to ??? during Comic-Con International 2010 in San Diego, California. Come help celebrate another year of BOOM!’s explosive growth [...]
Continue ReadingWhat can you see in a Brightest Day?
DC has released a "mystery teaser" poster by Ivan Rei, Joe Prado and Rod Reis that has lots of clues to upcoming DCU events that will anger fanboys and make people post on the internet. Click for a much larger version so you can play along at home. What this tells me is that even in a blackest night, a nice ass will always take center stage.
Continue ReadingWaid and Gagnon upped at BOOM!
More promotions, as Mark Waid becomes Chief Creative Officer at Boom and Matt Gagnon is upped to Editor in Chief. Congrats to both deserving fellows!
Continue ReadingSCOTT PILGRIM Toronto report
Share this link on Facebook!Tweet Oni editor James Lucas Jones took several pictures of the goings on which seemed quite festive. So many Ramonas.
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