tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-336060382023-11-16T05:31:47.747-08:00ComicsPRO.orgComicsPRO is the only trade organization dedicated to the progress of direct market comic book retailers.CPRO Boardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12021596568469583922noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-28469615876662126482017-08-19T14:26:00.001-07:002017-08-19T14:26:55.790-07:00Comic Shop Book Event<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-EvwjsRtqGw_4DDJSltIqxlwXTP70a3Bk2BcnP_ABXT7Sd8QSVuC2xrU3votyaaXoMdQAYHt9aEW9n1nNnqB5VOZh6kqKjHSpYETQVmK4zTMN0MNX0hssYd-Oc1bJV-arrr8lrw/s1600/cover-small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="696" data-original-width="450" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-EvwjsRtqGw_4DDJSltIqxlwXTP70a3Bk2BcnP_ABXT7Sd8QSVuC2xrU3votyaaXoMdQAYHt9aEW9n1nNnqB5VOZh6kqKjHSpYETQVmK4zTMN0MNX0hssYd-Oc1bJV-arrr8lrw/s640/cover-small.jpg" width="412" /></a><span class="_4n-j _fbReactionComponent__eventDetailsContentTags fsl" data-testid="event-permalink-details">Join
us for this very special evening at Flying Colors. <br /><br />With the release of
<b>COMIC SHOP: The Retail Mavericks Who Gave Us a New Geek Culture</b>, we're
inviting some of the key players from the early days of comic shops in
and around the Bay Area. This is going to be a fun evening of lively
conversation and a look behind the history of comic shops, especially in
the greater Bay Area. <br /> <br /> Guests include: Author Dan Gearino,
writer/publisher/business executive/talent agent Mike Friedrich, comics
retailing pioneers Bud Plant and Dick "BigGuy" Swan (Comics &
Comix), Joe Ferrara (Atlantis Fantasyworld, Santa Cruz), and Brian Hibbs
(Comix Experience, San Francisco). <br /> <br /> The Geek Speak Video Show will be shooting a live interview with author Dan Gearin<span class="text_exposed_show">o and the attending guests. <br /><br />Beverages and appetizers will be available. <br /> <br /> About <b>COMIC SHOP</b>:<br />
The early 1970s saw the birth of the modern comic book shop. What's the
story behind the fall of comics at your local newsstand and the rise of
market for comic book specialty shops? COMIC SHOP is the story of
dynamic entrepreneurs, and the deals that led to a resurgence for comics
in the U.S. and Canada. In this way, The growth of comic shops created
new spaces for quirky ideas to gain an audience and helped transform
small-press series, from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Bone, into
media giants. <br /> <br /> COMIC SHOP is the first book to trace this
history, from the origins of comic shops to the present day, when the
rise of digital platforms has the industry at a crossroads even as sales
are robust. Author Dan Gearino traveled to see comic shops around the
country. Along the way he interviewed those who shaped comics retailing
from the early days, to the shop owners who continue to push the
industry in new directions. <br /> <br /> <a href="https://dangearino.com/2017/03/31/82/" target="_blank">Dan Gearino </a>is a lifelong comics
reader with tastes that swing from the classic Legion of Super-Heroes to
the work of Michel Rabagliati. As a business reporter for the Columbus
Dispatch, he has won national recognition for his work.</span></span>Joe "FlyCoJoe" Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130915188062222274noreply@blogger.com2980 Treat Blvd, Concord, CA 94518, USA37.9377541 -122.025812.4157196 -163.334394 63.459788599999996 -80.717206tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-55679355757089152352017-08-09T12:53:00.002-07:002017-08-09T12:53:46.117-07:00November 18, 2017 is the 3rd Annual Local Comic Shop Day! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For updates and the latest info about Local Comic Shop Day, please follow LCSD on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LocalComicShopDay/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/comic_shop_day" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.Joe "FlyCoJoe" Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130915188062222274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-57334583010646199492015-10-17T13:39:00.001-07:002015-10-17T13:39:48.959-07:00Local Comic Shop Day is Nov 28<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Local Comic Shop Day™</span></b><br />
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<a href="http://comicspro.org/" target="_blank">ComicsPRO</a> comic book specialty retailers!</span></span></span><br />
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<span data-reactid=".1w.1:5:1:$comment459830907521752_459906254180884:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".1w.1:5:1:$comment459830907521752_459906254180884:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".1w.1:5:1:$comment459830907521752_459906254180884:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$text2:0"><br /></span></span></span>
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<span data-reactid=".1w.1:5:1:$comment459830907521752_459906254180884:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".1w.1:5:1:$comment459830907521752_459906254180884:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".1w.1:5:1:$comment459830907521752_459906254180884:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$text2:0">Follow Local Comic Shop Day on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LocalComicShopDay" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/comic_shop_day" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for news as it happens!</span></span></span>Joe "FlyCoJoe" Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130915188062222274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-36930761944587237132015-09-04T15:15:00.002-07:002015-10-17T13:11:49.241-07:00Local Comic Shop Day™ Powers Forward! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Registration Hits 200 Stores, </b></span><br />
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ComicsPRO, the comic specialty retailer trade association
announces two big developments for Local Comic Shop Day™, the new event
designed to call attention to locally owned independent comic book specialty
stores, celebrating their unique and vital role in being the primary
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“I’m pleased to report that registration for LCSD has
eclipsed 200 stores,” said ComicsPRO Executive Director Marco Davanzo (Alakazam
Comics, Irvine CA). “With publisher announcements due soon to complement the
recent Oni Press confirmation of their participation, LCSD wants to invite all
locally owned storefront retailers to join us for this event.” </div>
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Local Comic Shop Day™ designed by Andrew Neal, a former retailer who sold his
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“We wanted a logo that spoke to the towering strength of the small businesses
that make up locally owned comics retail,” said ComicsPRO President Pete Dolan
(Main Street Comics, Middletown NY). “Andrew Neal comes from comics retail and
the vitality he put into this design will serve LCSD very well.” <br />
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“I looked at the challenge both as a graphic designer and as a former comic
retailer,” said Andrew Neal. “I used the building shapes to evoke the idea of a
brick and mortar storefront, and the four and nine panel window grids to evoke
the idea of comic pages. I am excited to know that the logo will be in use in
comic shops across the world this fall!"</div>
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Local Comic Shop Day™ will be Saturday, November 28, two
days after Thanksgiving and coinciding with the day American Express has
labeled “Small Business Saturday.” All locally owned storefront comic shops are
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Retailer registration is now online <a href="http://www.comicspro.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=843470&item_id=451091" target="_blank">HERE!</a></div>
<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For
more information, contact ComicsPRO Executive Director Marco Davanzo at <a href="mailto:Marco@ComicsPRO.org">Marco@ComicsPRO.org</a>. </span>
Joe "FlyCoJoe" Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130915188062222274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-9372135027510480792015-07-04T16:05:00.001-07:002015-07-04T16:05:11.961-07:00ComicsPRO San Diego Comic-Con Programming Schedule<div style="color: black;">
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<b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_983946906" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9:30 - 10:15</span></span> Fresh Start - Room 19</b></div>
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Your
day at Comic-Con gets off to a friendly and professional start with
ComicsPRO, the retailer trade association. Retailers, publishers, and
distributors are welcome to kick off their convention day with
colleagues, coffee, bagels, and conversation. Bring your business card!</div>
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<b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_983946907" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:15 - 10:35</span></span> Local Comic Shop Day - Room 18</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">ComicsPRO
introduces Local Comic Shop Day! What is it? When is it? And why is
it? LCSD is a day to celebrate comics and the local comic shops that
are the backbone of the comics industry. Be here for the launch of this
new event that puts the spotlight on local comic shops!</span></div>
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<b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_983946908" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10:35 - 11:10</span></span> Back to Back Issues - Room 18</b></div>
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Join
us as we explore an old category that is gaining massive new momentum
in many comic shops. How should retailers sell their back issues? How
much back issue business is your store doing online versus in the
store? Are you slabbing your books? How does the exponential growth
in number of titles affect your back issue strategy? Join ComicsPRO to
discuss these issues.</div>
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<b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_983946909" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">11:10 - 11:45</span></span> Categorically Expanding - Room 18</b></div>
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Looking
beyond comics and graphic novels, there's potential gold in other
merchandise categories. ComicsPRO has discount agreements set up with
many companies such as Ata-Boy, BCW, USAopoly, ICUP, Monogram, Asgard
Press, and Poster Emporium. Come learn about these member benefits and
let's discuss how to diversify your sales. </div>
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<b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_983946911" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2:30 - 4:00</span></span> Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailing Award Video Parade - Room 18</b></div>
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The
Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award is the industry's "Hall of
Fame" for progressive retailers. Spirit Award facilitator and award
recipient Joe Ferrara (Atlantis Fantasyworld, CA) presents the videos
for this year's award finalists, with discussion about each nominated
retailer, the store's display techniques, and other unique features
every attending retailer can learn from. Hey, retailers! Come here to
steal some great ideas!</div>
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<b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_983946912" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4:00 - 5:00</span></span> So You Want to Be a Comics Retailer? (open to the public) - Room 28DE</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">The
comics business is growing and that means a growing demand for more
comic books. You've got questions and these veteran retailers have the
answers! ComicsPRO director and panel host Joe Field (Flying Colors
Comics, Concord CA) is joined by retailer Christina Blanch (Aw Yeah
Comics, Muncie IN), retailer Ryan Haggerty (Ryan's Comics, Murrieta CA),
retailer Peter Birkemoe (The Beguiling, Toronto, Canada), retailer
Terry Stevens (Star Port, Lynchburg, VA), and Diamond Comic Distributors
VP Chris Powell.</span></div>
Joe "FlyCoJoe" Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130915188062222274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-45548434085188154982014-12-23T13:30:00.003-08:002014-12-23T13:37:42.022-08:00ComicsPRO Annual Meeting Set for February 19-21 2015 in Portland Oregon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6MyYmGtajQEu5VRybmo1hvwCvBLbIHxa4C2Zuasu1UEK1XXemSLPfBOg93saD-su-k26ZEVHcGUPtgL5p-78QzwDtfaFwJWJZREDIe46htQQPGcqaLHQK4DMl2gfVKRN_b-_yw/s1600/10368408_10204494321131645_1082507578308407733_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6MyYmGtajQEu5VRybmo1hvwCvBLbIHxa4C2Zuasu1UEK1XXemSLPfBOg93saD-su-k26ZEVHcGUPtgL5p-78QzwDtfaFwJWJZREDIe46htQQPGcqaLHQK4DMl2gfVKRN_b-_yw/s1600/10368408_10204494321131645_1082507578308407733_n.jpg" height="204" width="640" /></a><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$0:0">For Immediate Release: December 23, 2014</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$1:0" /><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$3:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$4:0">Marco Davanzo</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$5:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$6:0">Executive Director </span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$7:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$8:0">ComicsPRO</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$9:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$10:0">714-446-8871</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$11:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$12:0">marco@comicspro.org</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$13:0" /><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$15:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$16:0">ComicsPRO Annual Meeting Set for Portland, Oregon</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$17:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$18:0">Retailers, Publishers and Suppliers to meet February 19-21 2015</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$19:0" /><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$21:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$22:0">ComicsPRO,
the retailer trade association, brings its 9th Annual Meeting to
Portland, Oregon February 19 – 21, 2015, bringing together comic book
retailers and vendors to discuss major industry issues and to develop
ways to improve the comic book specialty market. The venue for this
year’s event is the Portland Hilton and Executive Tower. </span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$23:0" /><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$25:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$26:0">"We're
very excited to be headed to the Pacific Northwest for the next
ComicsPRO Membership Meeting. Not only is Portland the base of
operations for Dark Horse and Oni – two very supportive ComicsPRO
sponsors— it is a city with an enormous breadth of creative talent and
solid retail stores," said Thomas Gaul, President of the Board of
ComicsPRO.</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$27:0" /><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$29:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text0:0:$30:0">All
comic book retailers with storefront locations are invited to the
conference. Every attending retailer will be presented with a gift bag
including graphic novels, toys, promotional items and comics.
Publishers will create exclusive comics for ComicsPRO, many with very
low print runs. To register as a retailer, please visit </span><a class="" data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$range0:0" dir="ltr" href="http://www.comicspro.org/register15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comicspro.org/register15</a><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$0:0">.</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$1:0" /><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$3:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$4:0">Thursday,
February 19th, retailers will meet with Platinum sponsors Dark Horse
Comics and DC Entertainment. In the morning, Dark Horse Comics will
present major creators including Mike Mignola, Brian Wood, Geof Darrow,
Chuck Palahniuk, Eric Powell, and Matt Kindt, featuring highlights in
their 2015 releases. In the afternoon and evening, retailers will shift
to discussions with DC Entertainment’s top brass. </span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$5:0" /><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$7:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$8:0">Another
two dozen other comic industry vendors will join the meeting on Friday,
February 20th and Saturday, February 21st for presentations,
roundtables, and workshops. Roundtable sessions give each of the
participating vendors face-to-face time with each attending retailer in a
small group setting.</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$9:0" /><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$11:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$12:0">Meeting highlights include:</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$13:0" /><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$15:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$16:0">· An opening reception sponsored by Dark Horse Comics on Wednesday, February 18, 8-10 PM.</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$17:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$18:0">· Comic Book Legal Defense Fund reception and benefit auction, Friday February 20.</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$19:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$20:0">· Things From Another World store visit and lunch, sponsored by Dark Horse, Saturday, February 21.</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$21:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$22:0">· Comic book store tour sponsored by Oni Press, Saturday, February 21.</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$23:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$24:0">· Closing reception sponsored by Oni Press and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, Saturday, February 21, 8:00 PM.</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$25:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$26:0">· Workshops with Q&A sessions led by industry professionals.</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$27:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$28:0">· Visits from comic artists and writers to discuss their upcoming work.</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$29:0" /><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$31:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$32:0">The
ComicsPRO Annual Membership Meeting is the only annual retailer-driven
event in the industry, often cited as the most important
business-focused event of the year. ComicsPRO's current projects and
plans will also be discussed.</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$33:0" /><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$35:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text1:0:$36:0">For
more information on attending the conference as a retailer or
sponsoring the conference as a publisher or vendor, please contact Marco
Davanzo, Executive Director of ComicsPRO at marco@</span><a class="" data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$range1:0" dir="ltr" href="http://comicspro.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">comicspro.org.</a><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$text2:0:$0:0"> Information can also be found at </span><a class="" data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$range2:0" dir="ltr" href="http://www.comicspro.org/meet15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.comicspro.org/meet15</a><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$end:0:$0:0">.</span><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$end:0:$1:0" /><br data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$end:0:$3:0" /><span data-reactid=".7m.1:3:1:$comment849352835130622_849355441797028:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:$comment-body.0.$end:0:$4:0">ComicsPRO
is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the health and progress
of direct market comic book retailers. ComicsPRO allows retailers to
speak with a unified voice on important industry issues, provides
educational and mentoring opportunities to current and future retailers,
and provides ways for members to reduce fixed costs.</span></span></span>Joe "FlyCoJoe" Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130915188062222274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-81340174792384470492014-06-21T18:09:00.001-07:002014-06-21T18:09:26.417-07:00ComicsPRO Programming for Comic-Con International: San Diego <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>ComicsPRO, the trade association for comic book specialty retailers, is once again providing retailer-oriented programming at Comic-Con International: San Diego. These hours of programming are agreat waay to network with other retailers while learning some new tips & tricks to make our stores more appealing and profitable. All retailers are welcome! </i><b> </b><br />
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<b>Friday July 25, 2014 </b><br />
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9:30AM – 10:20AM <br />
<b>ComicsPRO Fresh Start</b>: Get your day at Comic-Con off to a great start with <a href="http://comicspro.org/" target="_blank">ComicsPRO</a> - the comics retailer trade association. Retailers, publishers, and distributors are welcome to kick off their convention day with colleagues, coffee, bagels, and conversation. Bring your business card! Room 19<br /><br />10:30AM -11:20AM<br />
<b>State of the Industry</b>: Comic book and graphic novel sales in direct market comic shops continue to grow. Join ComicsPRO board members as we discuss the year behind us and look forward to the year ahead. Room 18<br /><br />11:30AM – 12:15PM<br />
<b> Promoting Your Store- What's Working, What's Not</b>: Social media, ad media, email marketing, in store promotions such as <a href="http://freecomicbookday.com/" target="_blank">Free Comic Book Day</a>, etc. Let's brainstorm together how we can better promote our stores and products so we can keep the strong sales momentum. Room 18<br /><br />2:30PM – 4:00PM<br />
<b>Will Eisner "Spirit of Retailing" Award Video Viewing</b>: Joe Ferrara (Atlantis Fantasyworld, CA), a recipient of and facilitator for the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award presents a look at the videos for this year's award finalists. Great time to steal some in-store ideas! Room 18<br /><br />4:00PM – 5:00PM<br />
<b>So You Want to Be a Comics Retailer?<u><i> </i></u></b><u><i>Please note: this panel is open to all convention attendees! </i></u>A great opportunity for those interested in opening their own comic book specialty stores and a chance for the curious to get a peek behind the profession of comics retailing. Bring your best questions for our panel of veteran comic book specialty retailers, including ComicsPRO board members Joe Field (Flying Colors Comics, Concord CA) and Carr D’Angleo (Earth-2, Sherman Oaks & Northridge CA). Room 28DE<br /><br />5:15PM – 6:15PM <br />
<b>Celebration of 24 Hour Comic Day</b>: 2014 is the 10th anniversary of <a href="http://www.24hourcomicsday.com/" target="_blank">24 Hour Comic Day</a>. Please come by and celebrate with us! We'll reminisce about past years while also discussing how to make October 4th, 2014 the best 24 Hour Comic Day ever. Room 18<br />Joe "FlyCoJoe" Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130915188062222274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-75653225493781314742013-06-19T14:19:00.000-07:002013-06-19T14:20:25.526-07:00ComicsPRO Programming @ Comic-Con International: San Diego<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1YBwzPrDYLiFL3mdoFBx_ULuZTbt4oWL3PZ6AIjQYWwjhghIXioWyyWj7iZUA_s0GLNR4cV1Gj1BXpokin59Emv-ueiB1VN1UhDFDHyKOVwuvr89YrD0uZrpnH2ZL8nuptuA7w/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1YBwzPrDYLiFL3mdoFBx_ULuZTbt4oWL3PZ6AIjQYWwjhghIXioWyyWj7iZUA_s0GLNR4cV1Gj1BXpokin59Emv-ueiB1VN1UhDFDHyKOVwuvr89YrD0uZrpnH2ZL8nuptuA7w/s320/images.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Join us for ComicsPRO programming at San Diego's Comic-Con on FRIDAY JULY 19 </span></b></span></span><br />
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<b>9:30-10:20 Room 19</b><br />
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<b>ComicsPRO "Fresh Start"</b></div>
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Your day at Comic-Con gets off to a friendly and professional start with ComicsPRO, the retailer trade association. Retailers, publishers and distributors are welcome to kick off their convention day with colleagues, coffee, bagels and conversation. Bring your business card! <i>(Open to comics industry business professional only!)</i><br />
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<b>10:30 - 11:20 Room 18</b><br />
<b>FCBD Wrap Up</b> </div>
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FCBD 2013 is behind us and the feedback from retailers has been overwhelmingly positive, with record turnouts being reported across the country and beyond. Join ComicsPRO for a review of this banner year, talk about the things that worked, the things that maybe didn't, and pick up (and share) some ideas to make your next FCBD your biggest ever!<br />
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<b>11:30 - 12:15 Room 18</b><br />
<b>State of the Industry</b></div>
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These are heady times in the comics business. Sales are up across the board and enthusiasm for all things comics-related seems to be at an all-time high. How do we work together as an industry to keep pushing ahead? What are the pit-falls to avoid and the paths to take? Join ComicsPRO and Diamond Comic Distributors to discuss just where we're at and how high we can go.<br />
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<b>2:30-4:00 Room 18</b><br />
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<b>Eisner Spirit Award Video Viewing</b> </div>
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The Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award is the industry's "Hall of Fame" for progressive retailers. Spirit Award facilitator and award recipient Joe Ferrara (Atlantis Fantasyworld, CA) presents the videos for this year's award finalists, with discussion about each nominated retailer, the store's display techniques, and other unique features every attending retailer can learn from. Hey,<br />
retailers! This is a great place for getting new ideas!<br />
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<b>4:00-5:30 Room <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">28DE</span></b><br />
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<b>So You Want To Be A Comics Retailer?</b><br />
ComicsPRO presents an opportunity for those interested in opening their own comic book specialty store. Our veteran retailers know you have questions and they can give you the answers! Join Joe Field of Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff (Concord CA), ComicsPRO President Thomas Gaul (Corner Store Comics, CA) ComicsPRO Vice President Carr D'Angelo (Earth-2 Comics, CA), Jennifer Haines (The Dragon, Ontario) and Chris Powell (Vice President, Retailer Services -Diamond Comic Distributors) for a fun and informative peek behind the curtain of the magic of comic book retailing!Joe "FlyCoJoe" Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130915188062222274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-3099511933989148732013-05-06T10:21:00.002-07:002013-05-06T10:21:52.157-07:00Executive Director Emmert steps down<br />A note from Amanda Emmert, ComicsPRO Executive Director: <br />
<br />To the ComicsPRO membership,<br /><br />The biggest event of ComicsPRO's year, our Annual Membership Meeting, has wrapped up. The biggest event of the comics retail year, Free Comic Book Day, is also behind us. Both were extremely successful, and it feels good to have helped with two major events that promote comic book stores.<br /><br />The organization has a bit of breathing room now as we start prepping for the rest of our convention schedule and set-up for the fourth quarter 24-Hour Comics Day event. So, it's a good time to make an announcement and a change: I'm resigning my position as Executive Director of ComicsPRO.<br /><br />As a company, ComicsPRO is stable, established, and financially sound. For many years I've been very careful with our budgets, and we're set to enter the next phase of the organization with a firm footing, which will allow the association to run successfully for many years. I am confident that our leadership will continue to improve the organization for our members, and I'm excited for the next wave of retailers to step up and take charge of our association.<br /><br />In 2004, after many discussions with retailers and with publishers for the need for a new trade association, I incorporated ComicsPRO and set up its not-for-profit status. My best friend Gary Dills, of Phoenix Comics (which later became Laughing Ogre Comics) funded the nascent organization, helped me construct the initial bylaws, and helped choose the initial board of directors. I told everyone at the time that I wouldn't do the work unless Joe Field, of Flying Colors Comics, would agree to be president, and I've been very proud to work with Joe ever since. In 2005, we took on our first members, many of whom are still active members today even as the organization has expanded and changed. <br /><br />In 2007, the organization was large enough and busy enough to need someone running it full time, and I became ComicsPRO's first employee. As we've grown, we've changed my title and job description, but my main duty, my main love, has been the same -- working with amazing retailers who do everything they can to help improve our industry.<br /><br />Joe stepped down as President this year, and Gary stepped down as Vice President, both after 9 years of intense volunteer work, both still serving on the Board. Thomas Gaul, of Corner Store Comics and Carr D'Angelo, of Earth-2 Comics, have stepped up as President and VP and I'm excited by the plans they have to improve ComicsPRO. I know that they, along with the rest of our amazing Board of Directors, will make the organization better than it has ever been. It's a great time to be a comic book retailer, it's a great time for change in our industry, and it's a great time for ComicsPRO to enter into its next stage with a new Executive Director. <br /><br />I am very proud of what I've been able to accomplish with ComicsPRO over the years, and prouder still of my colleagues, all of them. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I've been given to work with all of you, and I look forward to seeing how you continue to improve our market. Thank you for everything you've done, and everything you've given me.<br /><br />Amanda Emmert<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-51760819160104617812013-03-28T13:31:00.004-07:002013-04-01T15:24:20.205-07:00C2E2 2013 Programming<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Join us in Chicago at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We'll be hosting two panels:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>ComicsPRO Retailer Programming: New Product Lines </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Friday, April 26 <br />
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Comic book retailers: are you looking to diversify your product
selection? ComicsPRO is a trade association of retailers from around the
world. Join us as we discuss new product lines to enhance your store.
Get contact lists for vendors and distributors you may not be working
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br />
So You Wanna be a Comic Book Retailer, Now What?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Friday, April 26 <br />
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Whether you want to open a comic book store, you're just starting
out in retail or you just have questions, we're here to help! Meet with
members of ComicsPRO, a retail trade organization for comic book
retailers, to talk about your upcoming plans.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you don't have time for panels, please stop by our booth on Friday, Saturday or Sunday! <b>Booth #7<span style="font-size: small;">1</span>0</b></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Retailers: if you join ComicsPRO during C2E2, you'll get $50 off the cost of your membership dues for the first year!</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">See you in Chicago!</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-28261069081816486822013-03-01T09:10:00.003-08:002013-03-01T09:14:06.708-08:00See you at C2E2!<br />
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Join us at the <a href="http://www.c2e2.com/?appname=100610&moduleid=0&campaignid=61729575" target="_blank">Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo</a>, <b>April 26-28</b>! ComicsPRO will host panels for retailers and you can visit us at our booth! More details coming soon.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-18844217645779708962013-02-22T10:51:00.001-08:002013-02-22T10:52:21.983-08:00Fournier receives ComicsPRO Industry Appreciation Award; Eisner receives memorial award<p>Cindy Fournier,VP of Operations for Diamond Comic Distributors, was named the recipient of ComicsPRO’s Industry Appreciation Award during the ComicsPRO Annual Members Meeting in Atlanta, Ga.</p>
<p>Fournier works from Diamond’s home office of Timonium, Md.</p>
<p>Fournier oversees the myriad of duties related to transportation, warehouse management and operations. </p>
<p>In a very critical role for the industry, Fournier is responsible for pulling together all the various aspects of making sure retailers get their shipments in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Fournier has worked in the comics field since 1987, starting with the mail order division of Mile High Comics. She then went on to work for Alternate Realities Distribution Company, which was then acquired by Bud Plant Distribution. After Bud Plant sold to Diamond, Fournier was transferred to Hayward, CA, to run Diamond’s distribution center there.</P>
<p>The Industry Appreciation Award celebrates those who help behind the scenes of the comic-book direct market. The direct market has been crucial in developing comics’ place in pop culture and remains the way most comic-book stories get from creator to fan, ComicsPRO states. The organization aims to honor those people who stand in that gap and help smooth that process.</p>
<p>ComicsPRO members also created the Industry Appreciation Memorial Award to honor those who have passed away, but whose work left a positive mark on the comics specialty retailing.</p>
<p>The recipient of the Industry Appreciation Memorial Award was Will Eisner.</p>
<p>About Eisner: </p>
<p>Will Eisner’s breadth of material spans the eight decades of American comics history, veering from his earliest efforts in adventure and superhero comics while the medium was in its infancy, to 35 years of more mature work best exemplified by the standard-bearer for all graphic novels, A Contract With God. He is credited as an early proponent of the graphic novel and of keeping evergreen material in print. His impeccable design sense raised the bar for every artist that came with and after him. On the business side, Eisner understood the unique relationship between creator and retailer, founding the “Spirit of Comics” award that recognizes the work of the industry’s brightest retailers.</p>
<p>- Matt Price</p>
<a href="http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage ">http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage </a>Matt Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248000994564504963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-66379939106875407822013-02-22T07:00:00.000-08:002013-02-22T07:00:04.667-08:00Gaul elected ComicsPRO president; new board members namedThomas Gaul of Corner Store Comics and Beach Ball Comics in Anaheim, Calif., has been elected president of the board of directors of ComicsPRO, the national comic-book retailer organization. Gaul becomes the second president in the organization’s history. Gaul replaces Joe Field, who has served as the organization’s president since its incorporation in 2004. Gaul was nominated by Field to the office of president, which is voted on by the board of directors.</P>
<p>New director Ralph Mathieu, of Alternate Reality Comics, Las Vegas, was elected to the board. Directors Carr D’Angelo, Earth 2 Comics, Sherman Oaks and Northridge, Calif.; and Eric Kirsammer, Chicago Comics and Quimby’s, Chicago, Ill. were re-elected to the board.</P>
<p>In addition to Gaul, new ComicsPRO officers are as follows:</P>
<p>Vice president, Carr D’Angelo (He replaces Gary Dills, Jr. of Laughing Ogre of Ohio and Virgina, who remains a director.)</p>
<p>Recording secretary, Calum Johnston of Strange Adventures, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (He replaces Thomas Gaul.)</p>
<p>The ComicsPRO board now includes Gaul, D’Angelo, Johnston, Field, Kirsammer, Dills and Mathieu. Amanda Emmert serves as ComicsPRO’s executive director.</p>
<p>- Matt Price </P>
<a href="http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage">http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage</a>Matt Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248000994564504963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-11270337316865028562013-02-21T09:30:00.000-08:002013-02-21T09:30:00.936-08:00Special edition Hello Kitty graphic novel coming to ComicsPRO member stores ComicsPRO and VIZ Media have announced a that a special edition of an upcoming “Hello Kitty” graphic novel will be available exclusively through ComicsPRO member stores. The informal announcement, with more details to follow, was made at the ComicsPRO Annual Members Meeting in Atlanta, Ga.
The special edition of “Hello Kitty: Fashion Music Wonderland” will be released late in 2013 and will likely carry an MSRP of $6.99 U.S., according to information provided by ComicsPRO.
The graphic novel will be rated ‘A’ for All Ages, and will be published under the company’s VIZ Kids imprint.
“ComicsPRO’s Board of Directors is pleased to be working with VIZ Media on this member-exclusive release of HELLO KITTY: FASHION IN WONDERLAND. A strong and marketable product like HELLO KITTY belongs in the industry’s most progressive retail outlets,” said ComicsPRO President Joe Field, owner of Flying Colors Comics in Concord Calif. “Our goal is that this will encourage consumers to seek out ComicsPRO member stores for HELLO KITTY graphic novels while also inspiring more direct market retailers to join ComicsPRO.”
Earlier this month, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media) announced a new publishing deal with Sanrio, Inc., the global lifestyle brand and parent company of pop icon Hello Kitty®, to develop a series of original graphic novels starring Hello Kitty.
- Matt Price
<a href="http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage">http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage</a>Matt Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248000994564504963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-3481887721216308902013-02-21T08:30:00.000-08:002013-02-21T08:30:01.112-08:00ComicsPRO sets 24-Hour Comics Day for first Saturday in OctoberComicsPRO has announced the date for the 2013 24-Hour Comics Day. Starting in 2013, and going forward, 24-Hour Comics Day will be the first Saturday in October. In 2013, the 10th annual 24-Hour Comics Day will be held on Oct. 5. The announcement was made at the ComicsPRO Annual Members Meeting, held this year in Atlanta, Ga.
“The 24-Hour Comics Day committee has decided to make 24-Hour Comics Day the first Saturday of October every year, based on feedback from participants,” said ComicsPRO director executive director Amanda Emmert.
24-Hour Comics Day is an annual challenge for cartoonists to produce a 24-page comic book written, drawn, and completed in 24 consecutive hours. ComicsPRO, the comic book specialty retailer trade group, organizes the day. ComicsPRO invites comic book artists, whether professional or amateur, young or old, to check out a local venue or try the challenge on their own.
Host sites should register at <a href="http://www.24hourcomicsday.com">www.24hourcomicsday.com</a>, and those who wish to participate can go to <a href="http://www.24hourcomicsday.com ">www.24hourcomicsday.com </a>and look for events nearby as the event nears.
- Matt Price
<a href="http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage ">http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage </a>Matt Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248000994564504963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-72263738056087127332013-01-22T14:19:00.001-08:002013-01-24T10:07:43.497-08:00The 2013 ComicsPRO Industry Appreciation Award<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The ComicsPRO 2013 Industry Appreciation Award</b></span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The direct market remains the way most
comic-book stories get from creator to fan. ComicsPRO wants to honor
those people who stand in that gap and help smooth the process. From
publishers, distributors, marketers, creators and more, a lot of people
are involved in bringing the stories we all love to market. ComicsPRO
would like to stand up and recognize those who have been simply the best
at what they do, making the comic-book direct market more successful
for all of us. ComicsPRO has created The ComicsPRO Industry Appreciation Award to honor these individuals.</span></span>
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There are two categories for the Industry Appreciation Award, one for
professionals who are still active in the business of comics and a
Memorial Award one for those who have passed away and left an indelible
mark on the profession of comic book specialty retailing. After a period
of accepting nominations from members through December 2012, the ComicsPRO Board of Directors
presents the final ballot. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Members will vote for one Award recipient
from each category. The winners of the 4th annual award will be announced at the <a href="http://www.comicspro.org/meet13" target="_blank">2013 ComicsPRO Annual </a><a href="http://www.comicspro.org/meet13" target="_blank">Membership Meeting</a> in Atlanta, GA on Friday, February 22nd. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The nominees for the 2013 ComicsPRO Industry Appreciation Award are, in alphabetical order:</span></span><br />
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<b>Scott Dunbier<br />
Cindy Fournier<br />
David Gabriel<br />
Bill Schanes<br />
Eric Stephenson<br />
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The nominees for the 2013 ComicsPRO Industry Appreciation Memorial Award are<b>:</b></div>
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Shel Dorf</b></div>
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<b>Will Eisner</b></div>
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<b>Joe Kubert</b></div>
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<b>Julius Schwartz<br />
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We would like to thank all of the nominees for the work they do (and have done) to improve the comics specialty market!<br />
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Brief biographical notes that accompany the ballots for the award can be found below.<br />
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<b>2013 ComicsPRO Industry Appreciation Award nominees </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fournier is the VP of Operations for Diamond Comic Distributors. She works from Diamond’s home office of Timonium, MD, where she oversees the myriad of duties related to transportation, warehouse management and operations. In a very critical role for the industry, Cindy is responsible for pulling together all the various aspects of making sure retailers get their shipments in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Fournier has worked in the comics field since 1987, starting with the mail order division of Mile High Comics. She then went on to work for Alternate Realities Distribution Company, which was then acquired by Bud Plant Distribution. After Bud Plant sold to Diamond, Cindy was transferred to Hayward, CA, to run Diamond’s distribution center there. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">A native of Massachusetts, a graduate of Boston College and life long comic book fan, David Gabriel has never been too far from comics. While working for Bernstein Investment Management & Research, Gabriel dreamed of creating a Mecca for comics. In 1999, he brought that dream to life as he started the New York City Comic Book Museum. Then in 2003, Gabriel joined Marvel and revolutionized their trade paperback program, quickly ascending to the position of SVP, Sales & Circulation, in 2007. From that position, Gabriel works with retailers to craft programs and incentives for the Direct Market.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eric Stephenson has been publisher of Image Comics since 2008 and has championed diversity at the publisher as it released a string of direct-market hits in 2012. A 20-year veteran of the comic book field, Stephenson’s career began in 1992 as Jim Valentino’s assistant during the early days of Image Comics. Later, he became editor at Rob Liefeld’s Extreme Studios. While at Extreme, Stephenson also scripted numerous comics, including “Youngblood” and “New Men.” After a brief stint as a freelance comics writer, he returned to Image in 2001 as Director of Marketing. In 2004, he became Executive Director, then succeeded Erik Larsen as Publisher in 2008. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Shel Dorf, a freelancer in the field of commercial design, helped to launch the comic conventions we love today. Starting in Detroit with Triple Fan Fair in the 1960s before moving to San Diego in 1970 where he helped launch what is known today as the San Diego Comic Con. Dorf was employed as a consultant on Warren Beatty’s Dick Tracy adaptation and also contributed interviews to the comics press and movie collector magazines (including The Buyer’s Guide, Film Collector’s World), Milton Caniff: conversations and Mort Walker: Conversations)</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Chester Gould’s daughter, Jean Gould O’Connell credits Dorf with bringing “Tracy out to another generation” through his work on the Tracy strip compilations. Jack Kirby made Shel into a character, a father figure named Himon who appeared in Mister Miracle.</span></div>
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Retailers! This meeting will be <u><i>the</i></u> business-oriented event of the year. With a great list of attending publishers and suppliers, this is your best opportunity to learn more about the year ahead in comics retail.<br />
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Planning to attend? Stop by and say hello! Booth #3142<br />
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Title: ComicsPRO Retailer Programming: Free Comic Book Day<br />
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Description: Free Comic Book Day is the biggest international comics event of the year--does your store make the best use of this promotion? Discover more ways to make FCBD work for you while keeping an eye on your budget. Join Chris Brady of 4 Color Fantasties (Rancho Cucomunga, CA), and Stephen Mayer of Acme Comics (Greensboro, NC) for detailed information on how to make your Free Comic Book Day event even more successful.<br />
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Date: 10/11/2012<br />
Time: 2:30PM - 3:30PM<br />
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Description: Join Thomas Gaul, of Corner Store Comics and Beach Ball Comics (Anaheim, CA) to learn how building a stronger community, both locally and online, can strengthen your business foundation and boost your bottom line. From charitable events and successful parties to social media campaigns and more, this is all about having fun while building brand recognition and loyalty.<br />
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<b>FRIDAY </b>(during the regular programming)<br />
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Title: Be a Comic Book Retailer!<br />
Date: 10/12/2012<br />
Time: 6:30PM - 7:30PM<br />
Location: 1A01<br />
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Description: Comic sales are on the rise, and the comic book retailing business is stronger than ever! Learn about the ComicsPRO Mentoring program, designed to help you open a comic book store, and join Amanda Emmert of Muse Comics + Games (Colorado Springs CO), Jay Bosworth of Maximum Comics (Las Vegas, NV), Chris Brady of 4 Color Fantasties (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) and Chris Powell (Executive Director, Business Development, Diamond Comic Distributors) so you can ask your own questions about opening your own store!<br />
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See you in New York!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-3596775708884726562012-09-11T11:31:00.001-07:002012-09-11T11:31:26.903-07:002013 Annual Membership Meeting dates & location<br />
The ComicsPRO 2013 Annual Membership Meeting will be held <b>February 21-23, 2013</b> in <b>Atlanta, GA</b>. More information will be posted to <a href="http://www.comicspro.org/">www.comicspro.org</a> as it becomes available.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-46804291119053576872012-06-26T10:06:00.000-07:002012-07-04T11:53:41.674-07:00Comic-Con International: San Diego Retailer ProgrammingJoin us on <b>Friday, July 13</b> at <a href="http://www.comic-con.org/cci/" target="_blank">Comic-Con International: San Diego</a> for the ComicsPRO / Comic-Con retailer programming!<br />
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9:30–10:20 Room 19<br />
<b>ComicsPRO
"Fresh Start"</b>—Your day at Comic-Con gets off to a friendly and
professional start with <a href="http://www.comicspro.org/" target="_blank">ComicsPRO</a>, t<span id="goog_1118060548"></span><span id="goog_1118060549"></span>he retailer trade association.
Retailers, publishers and distributors are welcome to kick off their
convention day with colleagues, coffee, bagels and conversation. Bring
your business card! </div>
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10:30 - 11:20 Room 18</div>
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<b>Retail Optimism</b> -- How are retailers responding to the growing market in
2012, and how can we use the momentum to carry our stores into the next
year? Join ComicsPRO president Joe Field (<a href="http://www.flyingcolorscomics.com/" target="_blank">Flying Colors Comics</a>, CA) ,
executive director Amanda Emmert (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/musecomicsco" target="_blank">Muse Comics + Games</a>, CO), and
directors Carr D'Angelo (<a href="http://www.earth2comics.com/" target="_blank">Earth-2 Comics</a>, CA), Thomas Gaul (<a href="http://www.cornerstorecomics.com/" target="_blank">Corner Store Comics</a>, CA) and Calum Johnston (<a href="http://www.strangeadventures.com/" target="_blank">Strange Adventures Bookshop</a>, Canada) as
they discuss ideas for capitalizing on the current market upswing. </div>
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11:30 - 12:15 Room 18</div>
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<b>Experiments in
Distribution</b> -- Retailers, be here for the opportunity to shape <a href="http://www.topcow.com/" target="_blank">Top Cow</a>
publishing plans while getting more information on an idea which
publisher Filip Sablik calls "the most innovative push we've ever
attempted for a Top Cow series launch." </div>
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2:30–4:00 Room 18</div>
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<b>Eisner Spirit Award Video Viewing</b> — The <a href="https://secure.comic-con.org/common/spirit_preform.php" target="_blank">Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award</a> is the industry's "Hall of Fame" for progressive
retailers. Spirit Award facilitator and award recipient Joe Ferrara
(<a href="http://www.atlantisfantasyworld.com/" target="_blank">Atlantis Fantasyworld</a>, CA) presents the videos for this year's award
finalists, with discussion about each nominated retailer, the store's
display techniques, and other unique features every attending retailer
can learn from. Hey, retailers! This is a great place for getting new
ideas! </div>
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4:00–5:30 Room 32AB</div>
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<b>So You Want To Be A Comics Retailer?</b> ComicsPRO presents an
opportunity for those exploring opening their very own comic book
specialty store. Our panel of veteran retailers know you have questions
and they can give you the answers! Join ComicsPRO President Joe Field of
<a href="http://www.flyingcolorscomics.com/" target="_blank"> Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff</a> (Concord CA), ComicsPRO
Exectutive Director Amanda Emmert (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/musecomicsco" target="_blank">Muse Comics + Games</a>, Colorado Springs
CO), Brian Peets (<a href="http://www.a-1comics.com/index.html" target="_blank">A-1 Comics</a>, Sacramento & Roseville CA) and Calum
Johnston (<a href="http://www.strangeadventures.com/" target="_blank">Strange Adventures Bookshop,</a> Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) as well as Chris Powell (Diamond Comic Distributors, Executive Director Business Development) for a
fun and informative peek behind the curtain of the magic of comic book
retailing! </div>
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See you in San Diego!CPRO Boardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12021596568469583922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-8303744451961780092012-04-03T09:01:00.007-07:002012-04-03T09:20:25.452-07:00ComicsPRO programming at C2E2<a href="http://www.c2e2.com/?appname=100610&moduleid=0&campaignid=61681186"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 51px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jzKPBlSsq2U/T3sipuHX_jI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/F5yX5XSV0Ac/s400/C2E2_Banner_468x60_Guests.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727209451280662066" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">C2E2 is next week!</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Retailers and other industry professionals are invited to join us on Friday, April 13th during the "Pro Hours" of C2E2:</span><br /><br />Panel: <span style="font-weight: bold;">ComicsPRO: A Retail Trade Association</span><br />Date: 4/13/2012<br />Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM<br />Location: N426b<br /><br />Do you own a comic book store? If so, there are many ways that ComicsPRO can help your business! Non-member retailers and ComicsPRO members are invited to an informal panel for updates on the association and free giveaways!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Comics fans and anyone interested in opening a comic book store are invited to join us on Sunday, April 15th:</span><br style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Panel: <span style="font-weight: bold;">So You Wanna be a Comic Book Retailer, Now What?</span><br />Date: 04/15/2012<br />Time: 1:15PM - 2:15PM<br />Location: N426a<br /><br />Whether you want to open a comic book store, you're just starting out in retail, or you just have questions, we're here to help! Meet with members of ComicsPRO, a retail trade organization for comic book retailers, to talk about your upcoming plans.<br /><br />If you don't have time for panels, please stop by our booth on Friday, Saturday or Sunday! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Booth #832</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Retailers: if you join ComicsPRO during C2E2, you'll get $50 off the cost of your membership dues for the first year!</span><br /></div><br /><br />See you in Chicago!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-77154087326091735042012-02-11T10:17:00.000-08:002012-02-11T10:19:57.073-08:00Announcing new director Thomas Gaulhttp://blog.newsok.com/nerdage/2012/02/10/thomas-gaul-elected-to-comicspro-board-of-directors/<br /><br /><p>DALLAS — Thomas Gaul of Corner Store Comics and Beach Ball Comics in Anaheim, Calif., has been elected to the board of directors of ComicsPRO, the national comic-book retailer organization.</p> <p>Gaul will replace Brian Hibbs of Comix Experience in San Francisco, a founding member of the board.</p> <p>ComicsPRO president Joe Field announced the election at Friday’s breakfast at the ComicsPRO annual members’ meeting.</p> <p>- Matt Price</p><br /><br /><a href="http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage/files/2012/02/MASTER-CornerStoreComics-copy.png" rel="lightbox[14159]"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-14161" title="MASTER-CornerStoreComics-copy" src="http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage/files/2012/02/MASTER-CornerStoreComics-copy.png" alt="" height="250" width="250" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-86156101512918626632012-02-11T05:30:00.000-08:002012-02-11T05:32:08.927-08:00Bob Wayne honored with 2012 ComicsPRO Industry Appreciation AwardDALLAS — Bob Wayne, DC Entertainment’s Senior Vice President of Sales, was honored with the ComicsPRO Industry Appreciation Award in an afternoon ceremony.<br /><br />The crowd of retailers, publishers and industry figures stood for an extended standing ovation as Wayne was named the recipient of the award, which is intended to honor those who help bring comic books to market.<br /><br />“I would venture to say that no one in this room knows more about comics or the comics industry than Bob Wayne,” said ComicsPRO president Joe Field in his introduction of Wayne. Given that executives from most of the larger comics publishers and more than 100 comic retail operations were in the room, that’s a nice compliment.<br /><br />“With his 25 years at DC Comics, now DC Entertainment, we’ve seen tremendous things happen, in large part because of what Bob Wayne’s been instrumental in making happen for us,” Field said.<br /><br />The other nominees for the award were Cindy Fournier of Diamond; David Gabriel of Marvel; Robert Kirkman of Image and Eric Stephenson of Image.<br /><br />The 2012 ComicsPRO Industry Appreciation Memorial Award was awarded to the late Phil Seuling, who founded the direct-market method of comic-book sales. Bill Schanes of Diamond Comics Distributors, a former customer of Seuling, accepted the award on his behalf. Julius Schwartz of DC Comics was the other nominee in this category.<br /><br />Wayne was classy, funny and at times emotional in his acceptance of the award, which is voted on by the comic book retailers who are members of ComicsPRO, the national comics retail organization.<br /><br />“I’d like to thank all of the members of ComicsPRO for your continued support,” Wayne said in accepting the award. “Many of you are friends, and, I think, extended family.”<br /><br />Wayne graciously thanked his bosses and co-workers through his years at DC.<br /><br />He recounted his years in the industry, including starting to sell comics in 1973 at comic-book conventions.<br /><br />“Yes, I know that was before some of you were born,” he said. “There’s no need to come up later and point that out to me.”<br /><br />Wayne opened a comic-book store in 1980, which he ran for seven years. He joined DC Comics in August of 1987.<br /><br />“The people who placed bets 25 years ago as to how many weeks or months I’d last in corporate America … no one asked me for odds.”<br /><br />In closing, Wayne gave recognition to a special family member.<br /><br />“When you work in a comic shop, when you work in comics, you hear a lot of people say, ‘Oh, they still make comics? My mother threw mine out.’ And my mother did not throw mine out.”<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.newsok.com/nerdage/2012/02/11/bob-wayne-honored-with-comicspro-industry-appreciation-award/">- Matt Price</a>Matt Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18248000994564504963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33606038.post-33563068580273247332012-02-04T15:29:00.001-08:002012-02-04T15:32:10.519-08:00CBLDF Live Auction at the ComicsPRO Annual MeetingThe <a href="http://www.comicspro.org/meet12">2012 ComicsPRO Annual Membership Meeting</a> is less than a week away!<br /><br />The <a href="http://cbldf.org/">Comic Book Legal Defense Fund</a> is announcing a live auction to be held at the meeting on Friday night at 9pm:<br /><br />CBLDF LIVE AUCTION AT COMICSPRO ANNUAL MEETING!<br /><br />The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is excited to announce the First Annual Retailer Auction, at the ComicsPRO Annual Meeting, Friday, February 10th, at 9 pm!<br /><br />Taking place in the Hilton Double Tree "Cypress Room", the CBLDF will be auctioning a number of original art pieces form artist supporters such as Jeff Smith, Francis Manapul, David Lloyd, and more, as well as a variety of surprise items from our publishing and distributor partners! Expect surprise guest auctioneers, one-of-a-kind pieces, and exclusive, one-time-only prizes! Best of all, all proceeds go directly into the First Amendment work of the CBLDF!<br /><br />Sponsored by <a href="http://www.boom-studios.com">BOOM! Studios</a>, there will be a full bar provided, and this promises to be an easy social highlight of an already exciting weekend! All attendees are invited; this is a great way to support our free speech work, and go home with some amazing artwork, and much, much more.<br /><br />See you in Dallas!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com