Somehow, Comic-Con feels bigger and bigger every year. Lots of old friends to track down and new ones to chat with, so unfortunately, less sketches this time around. I may scale back on the list next year, since other shows seem to be a better place for me to concentrate on drawing. Still had a great time, especially with my boothmates Jill, Fabio, Gabriel, Cris, and Rafael. Next stop, Baltimore!

Can you believe it’s that time again? I’ll be at my usual spot, BOOTH #1320, with my friends Jill Thompson, Gabriel Ba, Fabio Moon, and special guests Rafael Albuquerque and Cris Peter. I will be taking sketch commissions, and I’ll also have the remaining copies of my 2010 sketchbook.  It’s 48 pages of creamy grayscale goodness for a mere $15 — check out some of the sample pages above! I’ll have a different book next year, so now’s the time to pick ‘em up. In addition to the books and some giant art prints, I’ll have a few copies of Greendale with me, and anyone who buys one gets a rare promo poster that Vertigo sent to radio stations. I’ll also have a few cool items around the show. I’ve already mentioned my new Star Wars pieces, but my Threadless t-shirt will be sold starting Thursday at the Threadless pop-up shop located here and online, and they’ll be throwing a party that evening to celebrate. Register here for party tix. The pop-up shop won’t be around all week, so try to make your way over there on Wednesday and Thursday.

Here’s my signing schedule for the week.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21
8-9pm: SIGNING @ DC booth (#1915)

THURSDAY, JULY 22
4-5pm: SIGNING @ DC booth
7:30-the break of dawn: party at the Threadless shop!

FRIDAY, JULY 23
5:30-6:30pm: PANEL – Vertigo: On the Edge (Room 6DE)

SATURDAY, JULY 24
1-2pm: SIGNING @ DC booth

SUNDAY, JULY 25
11:30am-12:30pm: SIGNING @ DC booth

HeroesCon 2010 was a blast! Lots of interesting sketch requests, and as always, everyone was incredibly friendly and wonderful to talk to. Thanks once more to Shelton Drum, Dusty Harbin and all the volunteers for another great year in Charlotte. Now to get some sleep!

I’ve been a guest at HeroesCon for the past 5 years, and it’s always, always been a fantastic show. Friendly people, a killer guest list (over 300 guests this year), and a real focus on comics. HeroesCon is in Charlotte, NC and takes place this weekend, June 4-6.  In addition to my usual commissioned sketches, I’ll have my new sketchbook as well as some new art prints and postcards. I’ll also be contributing the extended black & white art for this piece to the annual art auction. You can find me in Artists Alley at table 631. See you there!

C2E2 turned out to be a solid, fun first-year show, and a wonderful opportunity to finally meet and talk to some Midwestern comics fans. It’s easy to forget that not everyone makes it to the big shows in San Diego or New York, and in the future I’m going to do my best to visit other parts of the country.  Artists Alley was spacious and comfortable, and I think the organizers did a fantastic job. I’m looking forward to next year (especially if it means I can eat more pork belly at Publican). Special thanks to Jill Thompson and all the fine folks at Threadless — we announced our t-shirt project and I can’t wait to see the shirts when we debut them at San Diego Comic-Con! Thanks to everyone who came to the table. The new sketchbooks and prints were a success! I still managed to get some drawing done too, and there were a bunch of doubles this time: 2 Kitty Prydes, 2 Black Canary’s (and if I hadn’t run out of time, 2 Mockingbirds - sweet!). It was a great start to the convention season! Next stop, HeroesCon!

Chicago is! This weekend I’ll be at C2E2, and you can find me in Artists Alley at Table #R7.  I’m bringing my brand new sketchbook and some fancy new art prints, too.  Here’s my schedule — and stay tuned for a special announcement on Saturday at 2pm. I’m really excited for it!

FRIDAY, 4/16
3:15-4:15pm: PANEL – VERTIGO (room E451)

SATURDAY, 4/17
12-1pm: SIGNING - DC booth (#630)

SUNDAY, 4/18
11:30am-12:30pm: SIGNING - DC booth (#630)

In spite of the cold and slushy streets, action at the New York Comic Book Marketplace was surprisingly brisk.  Run by the old Big Apple Con crew, the NYCBM was pretty much the same show they’ve put on reliably for the last few years. Thanks again to Allan Rosenberg and Mike Carbonaro for the hospitality, and a big shout out to table neighbors Sean Chen, Ivan Brandon and Andy Macdonald, and JH Williams! Anyone who can guess the gatefold LP the Supergirl sketch is based on gets a slightly dusty, vintage No-Prize!

I’ll be appearing at the New York Comic Book Marketplace this Saturday, February 27.  It’s run by the same people who put on the Big Apple shows, and it’s even being held in the old Penn Pavilion spot. More details in the link. Come and say hello!

King Con was exactly what I’d hoped it would be: a low-key but busy show with a bright future.  Thanks to Regan and Mike for inviting me and thanks to everyone who showed up for my “spotlight panel.” And a quick shoutout to Will Dennis for making it far more painless than I’d feared! Hope to do this again next year!

Forget Michael Jackson — ‘cuz “This Is It”!  My last show for 2009 is the first ever KING CON right at home in Brooklyn this weekend. New York, and Brooklyn in particular, has always been a home to cartoonists and comics pros, so it’s great to see a show celebrate the local scene. And check out that guest list! There will also be a spotlight panel on me at 12pm on Sunday.  Come check it out!