Every writer needs feedback and most are asked to give it in return. Marc Bernardin has some hints on what to look for and what to give back.
MARC BERNARDIN'S DEVOURER OF WORDS
Posted on Sep. 19, 2017
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION UPDATE
Posted on Sep. 18, 2017
Professor Toucan here with an urgent warning! Deadline approaching! Deadline approaching! Pull up a chair and settle in for an informational FAQ (and how to!) about the child-to-junior badge validation process.
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUBS
Posted on Sep. 14, 2017
It's September, which means it's time for more Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Club book reports!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#15: Offsite Events at Comic-Con!
Posted on Jul. 4, 2017
Once again, there's a ton of things to do and see outside of the Convention Center at Comic-Con International!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#14: Exclusive Ticketed Panels at the Horton Grand Theatre!
Posted on Jul. 3, 2017
Comic-Con International will once again be featuring an exclusive track of programs Thursday through Saturday at the Horton Grand Theatre, near the San Diego Convention Center!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#13: When—and Where—Do We Eat? Our 2017 Restaurant Guide!
Posted on Jul. 2, 2017
At some point at Comic-Con, your stomach is going to remind you it's time to eat ... and we've got you covered there, with our 2017 Restaurant Guide, featuring restaurants and dining establishments in and around the San Diego Convention Center!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#12: Important Convention Policies Update
Posted on Jul. 1, 2017
We have some rules and guidelines for you to follow while you're at Comic-Con International 2017. It's important to be aware of these rules and follow them onsite so that everyone can have a safer and more fun event!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#11: Special Programs at the San Diego Central Library!
Posted on Jun. 30, 2017
Comic-Con International will once again feature programming tracks at the San Diego Central Library, including one for educators and librarians that doesn't require a Comic-Con badge!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#10: Let’s Talk Lines!
Posted on Jun. 29, 2017
At some point at Comic-Con 2017, you're going to find yourself in line for something ... a panel, an exclusive item, and it may even be outside! Here are some helpful tips and reminders about lines at the event.
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#09: Ch-ch-changes!
Posted on Jun. 28, 2017
We have some important info for you on changes to various locations of things at this year's Comic-Con!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#08: Comic-Con 2017 Program and Event Locations
Posted on Jun. 27, 2017
It's time to take a look at where everything is at Comic-Con 2017! Here are all of our program and event locations for this year's event.
IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE! IT'S A COMIC BOOK!
You Can Draw with Katie Cook 048: How to Draw a Superhero Comic Book!
Posted on Jun. 27, 2017
Katie Cook gets us all ready for Comic-Con 2017 with a lesson on how to draw a superhero comic book!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#07: Comic-Con 2017 Publications
Posted on Jun. 26, 2017
Comic-Con International features a number of FREE publications that will enhance and help your experience at the event. Remember you can get these exclusive publications only at Comic-Con 2017!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#06: Get to Know Our Special Guests!
Posted on Jun. 25, 2017
Comic-Con International once again offers one of the most diverse guest lists of any convention in the world! This year's guests include top comic creators, authors, and artists, all featured in programming during the run of the show.
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#05: Since You’ve Been Gone
Posted on Jun. 24, 2017
It's our annual review of some of the changes that have occured in the past year here in downtown San Diego in the area surrounding the Convention Center!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#04: Pre-Register for the Blood Drive!
Posted on Jun. 23, 2017
Give the gift of life at Comic-Con ... set aside some time to donate blood at the Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive, named Blood Drive of the Year by America's Blood Centers!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#03: Don’t Be Scammed by Companies or Individuals Selling Fake Badges for Comic-Con 2017!
Posted on Jun. 22, 2017
Today's Toucan Tip contains important information on how to avoid being scammed by unscrupulous companies and individuals selling fake or non-existent Comic-Con badges!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#02: Exhibit Hall & Exhibitor Lists Online!
Posted on Jun. 21, 2017
A giant piece of the Comic-Con puzzle has been posted: The Exhibit Hall map and Exhibitor lists for 2017 are now online!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#01: Get Ready for Comic-Con 2017!
Posted on Jun. 20, 2017
Comic-Con is one month away (Choke! Shudder! Gasp! as they used to say in the comic books) and we're launching our 2017 series of Toucan Tips of the Day! Pay attention, kids ... there's a lot of info coming down the pike!
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUBS
Zoom Into Summer with Our June Book Club Reads!
Posted on Jun. 20, 2017
All five branches of the Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Clubs met and discussed new books they read in June!
MARC BERNARDIN'S DEVOURER OF WORDS
Devourer of Words 047: Time Enough at Last
Posted on Jun. 20, 2017
Marc Bernardin reminds us that Comic-Con International offers numerous opportunites for varied convention experiences, and offers some advice on some things that you should't pass up.
GET READY FOR COMIC-CON 2017!
World Premiere of Batman and Harley Quinn at Comic-Con International
Posted on Jun. 19, 2017
Continuing the 10-year tradition of premiering a DC Universe Original Movie at Comic-Con by WB Animation, Batman and Harley Quinn will have it's World Premiere at this year's event!
STEVE LIEBER'S DILETTANTE
Dilettante 048: Managing
Posted on Jun. 13, 2017
Steve Lieber talks about how cartoonists should consider adding extra management help when their careers take off.
MAGGIE'S WORLD BY MAGGIE THOMPSON
Maggie’s World 052: Abstracted
Posted on Jun. 6, 2017
Maggie Thompson talks about how, when it comes to comic art, "There’s no limit to how good the words can be or how inventive the pictures can be."
GET READY FOR COMIC-CON 2017!
Comic-Con Celebrates the Jack Kirby Centennial with an Exclusive Souvenir Book Cover by Bruce Timm!
Posted on May. 31, 2017
Comic-Con International celebrates the Jack Kirby Centennial with an exclusive 2017 Souvenir Book cover featuring some of Kirby's greatest creations and co-creations, illustrated by Bruce Timm!
GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH A NICE, TALL TIKI DRINK!
You Can Draw With Katie Cook 047: How to Draw a Tiki Drink!
Posted on May. 23, 2017
Katie Cook gets us ready for summer with a nice, big, refreshing (non-alcoholic!) Tiki drink!
COMIC-CON SPECIAL GUEST MONDAY!
One Last Guest for Comic-Con 2017!
Posted on May. 22, 2017
We have one last guest announcement for Comic-Con International 2017!
WILL EISNER COMIC INDUSTRY AWARDS
Judges’ Comments on the 2017 Eisner Awards Process
Posted on May. 19, 2017
This year's judges weigh in on their experiences picking the 2017 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards nominees!