July 2010
6 posts
Comic-Con International: Spotlight on Ivan Reis
Superstar artist Ivan Reis had his own Spoltight panel at CCI
DC Comics editor Eddie Berganza introduced Ivan Reis to an anxiously waiting audience at Comic-Con International in San Diego, with the popular illustrator bringing along myriad examples of his progression as an artist, from childhood comic book reader to the present day. Reis was aided by Joe Prado, who served as an interpreter of...
Committed: SDCC 2010 (1 of 2) - The Year of...
This has to be the year that I really got the most out of Comic-Con International. For many reasons, this years Comic-Con in San Diego was incredibly busy, mind-bogglingly diverse, and startlingly friendly. Five days of convention seems like just enough to forget that I ever lived any other way. Coming home last night to my own bed in my own apartment was simultaneously confusing and delightful....
Comic-Con International: Top Shelf Productions
Leigh Walton, Marketing Director for Top Shelf Productions, began Top Shelf’s comic-con panel by introducing the talented assemblage of writers and artists who publish their work through the venerable outfit, including James Kochalka, Johnny D. Arnold, Nate Powell and Rich Koslowski.
Walton reviewed the noteworthy events of 2009, beginning by mentioning Nate Powell’s Eisner win...
Committed: Anticipating Comic Con International
Tomorrow I leave for San Diego and four glorious days of Comic Con International. A lot of friends have asked me why I enjoy it, and I have to admit that it is a little hard to articulate. It isn’t just the easy access to millions of books, or the chance of meeting my creative heroes, hearing industry news, or seeing clips of my favorite science fiction movies and cartoons. All of those...
Committed: Exquisite Corpse
At times it seems as if writing a comic about an established character is some sort of twisted game. Writers are asked to not only write compelling storylines, but also honor the existing character of the heroes depicted, have them speak with their own voice and language, and behave as people expect them to. While I love the freedom my favorite writers get when they create their own...
Committed: Jim Lee's Lack of Wonder
As a designer, I love clothing. It is basically packaging for humans. Just like packaging, the function is two-fold; 1) Packaging gives a clear indication of what is inside, and 2) Packaging facilitates the use of whatever it contains. Extending this to clothing then, the primary function of any item of clothing is to convey something clear about the wearer to world, and then to create ease...
