Saturday. The BIG DAY of Comic-Con, when everything approaches the zenith of expectation. Let’s see what happening, shall we? Torsten AdairI’ve been writing for The Beat since July of 2010. I’ve been reading comics since 1974, collecting since 1984, and spreading the graphic novel gospel since 1994. I’m a bookseller, a librarian, an amateur scholar, […]
SDCC ’18: Watchtower Friday: It’s All Business (and We Like to Meddle in It)
Halfway done! Friday is the second full day of programming, pop culture, and who knows what else?! [Edit: WHO BOY! Do your diligence, or else it will come due.] I’m here, ensconced in an airconditioned apartment in Brooklyn, watching the occasional Netflix documentary (Funko, Toys That Made Us), keeping an adorable miniature dachshund preoccupied, and […]
SDCC ’18: Watchtower Thursday: The Mayor Welcomes, Mark Hamill Tricks, Star Trek Tipples
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer welcomes and celebrates Comic-Con! It seems that Barnes & Noble is cancelling their “Get Pop Cultured” instore events… Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced exciting offers on exclusive Comic Convention Collectibles, DC ™ Graphic Novels, Viz Manga and Funko Pop! Collectibles to celebrate the […]
SDCC ’18: Watchtower Wednesday: Lego Thanos, Free Food and Can Kevin Smith Keep This Boat Afloat?
Just in case you weren’t aware, Comic-Con International: San Diego starts today, and The Beat is on the scene to report all sorts of amazing stuff! While our team scour a large part of 92101, I’m ensconced in an undisclosed location in New York City, the designated survivor, babysitting a cute dachshund as my friend […]
NYCC 2018 Update: How’s that Javits Center construction going?
We’re three months out from New York Comic Con, scheduled for October 4-7, 2018. Most of us here at The Beat are slowly getting into that special mindset required for Comic-Con in San Diego, except for me. I’ll be a Designated Survivor, ensconced at a secret location here in NYC, scanning the newsfeeds while Comic-Carnival […]
I Tried to Buy the New Walmart Comics, But I Was Too Naïve (and Crazy, and Bored)
Friday, I began to notice that people were talking about those exclusive DC Comics actually appearing in Walmarts. “Fine,” I said to myself. “I have no plans on Sunday. I’ll catch the 320 bus from Port Authority, and buy them at the Walmart Supercenter in Harmon Meadows!” $8.50 round trip. “Maybe,” thought I, “I’ll read […]
ALA 2018: Penguin Random House Hosts Library Con, Featuring DC, IDW, Dark Horse, NoBrow
Once again, Penguin Random House is hosting Library Con at the American Library Association’s Annual Conference in New Orleans this Friday! It’s open to anyone attending the conference, but you must RSVP! In addition, Penguin Random House will have many other events scheduled during the conference! (Including a real-life superhero!) Meet the Authors: Mariko Tamaki and […]
ALA 2018: Artist Alley
In addition to many numerous author events and signings, the annual conference of the American Library Association also features an Artist Alley! It’s located at the back of the Exhibits Hall, near the Zines pavillion and just past the graphic novel publishers, near the Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage! Many of these creators will also be signing at various publisher […]
ALA 2018: All the Comics Publishers!
Here’s a list of the major comics and graphic novel publishers exhibiting at the American Library Association Annual Conference in New Orleans. This list is not exhaustive…many publishers offer the occasional graphic novel in their catalog, and all of the major publishers have graphic novel imprints as part of their larger catalog. If you’re there, […]
ALA 2018: Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage Programming!
Located on the north side of Hall G, near the Gaming Lounge and comics publishers! Learn about the art of graphic novels, comics, illustration, and how games and gaming inspire creativity and social interaction! Time: Saturday, June 23 Sunday, June 24 Monday, June 25 9:30am – 10:20am SHOCK – AfterShock Comics presents its very first […]
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