Comic Books Meet Urban Sensibility: The Work of God City
The Charlotte, North Carolina based collection of artists called God City has found success in carving out their own place in the art scene while remaining true to the characters and love of comics that drew many of them together in the first place. Self-described “fanboys at heart,” it’s safe to say that God City has made its reputation by using their collective talent to depict what they describe as urban, hip hop influenced graphic representations of super heroes and the comic book medium. The artists gathered at the recent Heroes Con, Wolly, John Hairston Jr. and Marcus Kiser, each presented a unique style that complimented the vision of the organization and each other’s work. Read more
Heroes Con Costume Wearers Share Their Identities With Us!
As our coverage of Heroes Con 2009 draws to a close, it’s safe to say that we talked to a multitude of people this weekend. Some famous, some hoping to be famous, some just there for the festivities, and some hoping to show off hours of their own blood, sweat and spandex in the form of a costume. In chatting with several of these costumed convention attendees, between countless demands that they take pictures with other convention goers, we heard quite a bit about the reasons as to why they went all out for a few days in summer heat of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Breaking News! HeroesCon Marvel Panel with Major Comic Book Announcements!
The first major panel of Heroes Con 2009 is underway, with Marvel writer and talent scout C.B. Cebulski leading a discussion and question and answer session with noted talent Ed Brubaker (Captain America), Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man), Matt Fraction (Invincible Iron Man), editor Jeanine Schaefer, Paul Azaceta (Amazing Spider-Man) and Mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man). What would this power combo from Marvel have to say? Read below!
Heroes Con 2009 Kicks Off Today! Comic Book Fans Rejoice!
Heroes Con, put on by Charlotte, North Carolina based comic book store Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find, kicks off its 2009 event today, June 19th at the Charlotte Convention Center. This annual event has several prominent guests, panels and suggestions of big news in store for attendees this weekend. The guest list, which was still expanding as late as Wednesday of this week, includes some of the hottest and biggest names in the comic book industry.
Marvel’s Ed Brubaker, gaining more and more in recognition for his work on Captain America, Chris Claremont, of X-Men fame, and Brian Michael Bendis will all be speaking at panel discussions, promising major announcements and news from upcoming storylines. DC will also be in attendance, with Brian Cunningham, DC editor, and Ian Sattler, story editor, promising major news surrounding the upcoming Blackest Night story involving the Green Lanterns. Boom! Studios, fresh off their recent success with The Muppet Show comic book, returns to the convention this year with some of their powerful talent in tow!
Also a major feature of the convention will be Indie Island, a space dedicated to the smaller and independent press of the comic book world, where dozens of creators and artists will be in person to talk about their work and their place in the industry. Couple that with quick draw contests, tons of comic book dealers and artists signings, and Heroes Con 2009 promises to be huge! It runs from Friday, June 19th through Sunday, June 21st, so bring the family to this fun, expressive show, one of the biggest in the nation!
Comicbook.com will be on the scene this weekend bringing you breaking news, interviews and other happenings from the floor of the convention. Check back with us frequently, as you never know what we’ll have to show you or report!
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