Here we go! Welcome to Comic-Con International 2017 ... have a safe and fun show!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
Posted on Jul. 19, 2017
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
Posted on Jul. 18, 2017
Comic-Con 2017 is almost upon us ... one more day until Preview Night! Here are some additional tips and reminders to keep in mind if you're coming to the big show!
COMIC-CON 2017 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
Posted on Jul. 17, 2017
This year's Comic-Con Souvenir Book is the biggest one ever, chock full of amazing art and articles ... make sure to get your FREE copy (while supplies last) in the Sails Pavilion when you pick up your bag and lanyard, plus out other free publications, the Events Guide and the Quick Guide! Here's a rundown of the articles in this year's book.
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!
MARC BERNARDIN'S DEVOURER OF WORDS
Devourer of Words 046: Listening Post
Posted on May. 16, 2017
Marc Bernardin shares some wisdom gained on his latest writing project.
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUBS
May Books from Our Book Clubs!
Posted on May. 12, 2017
This month's reading list from all 5 Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Clubs!
STEVE LIEBER'S DILETTANTE
Dilettante 047: Early Kirby Exposures
Posted on May. 9, 2017
Steve Lieber takes a close look at the art of Jack "King" Kirby, including some particular panels Steve was drawn to as a child.
COMIC-CON SPECIAL GUEST MONDAY!
Comic-Con International’s 14th Wave of 2017 Special Guests!
Posted on May. 8, 2017
Four more special guests for Comic-Con International 2017 on this second Monday in the merry month of May (how's that for alliteration?)!
MAGGIE'S WORLD BY MAGGIE THOMPSON
Maggie’s World 051: Here’s How!
Posted on May. 2, 2017
Maggie Thompson talks about how comics are great at conveying information, clarifying a mood, and adding details to a description.
COMIC-CON SPECIAL GUEST MONDAY!
Comic-Con International’s 13th Wave of 2017 Special Guests!
Posted on May. 1, 2017
The first Monday in May brings 4 more guests in our penultimate (we just love using those $10 literary terms!) special guest announcement for Comic-Con International 2017!
HEY, THAT'S A CUTE CACTUS!
You Can Draw with Katie Cook 046: How to Draw a Cactus!
Posted on Apr. 25, 2017
Katie Cook gets us ready for the warm spring and hot summer ahead with how to draw a cactus, the international symbol of hot, dry weather (and if it isn't, it should be!).
COMIC-CON SPECIAL GUEST MONDAY!
Comic-Con International’s 12th Wave of 2017 Special Guests!
Posted on Apr. 24, 2017
As April winds down, we have 4 more Comic-Con International 2017 special guests to announce!
GET READY FOR COMIC-CON 2017!
Hotel Reservations Open Wednesday, April 26 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time!
Posted on Apr. 21, 2017
Comic-Con International 2017 Hotel Reservations open Wednesday, April 26, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time! Get ready now by reviewing our complete hotel list for 2017!
MARC BERNARDIN'S DEVOURER OF WORDS
Devourer of Words 045: Kirby and Eisner at 100
Posted on Apr. 18, 2017
Marc Bernardin shares his story of meeting Will Eisner, as part of our 100th birthday celebration of The Spirit creator at this year's Comic-Con International.
COMIC-CON SPECIAL GUEST MONDAY!
Comic-Con International’s 11th Wave of 2017 Special Guests!
Posted on Apr. 17, 2017
We're back with 4 more great special guests for Comic-Con International 2017, as we begin our final set of announcements over the next few weeks!
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUBS!
April Books from Our Book Clubs!
Posted on Apr. 14, 2017
"No .. there is another," Master Yoda once said, and he was right! Our quartet of Comic-Con International Graphic Novel Book Clubs has now become a quintet with the addition of our latest group at the Encinitas Library!
IT’S SOUVENIR BOOK TIME!
The Souvenir Book Deadline Is This Friday!
Posted on Apr. 10, 2017
The deadline looms for this year's Comic-Con International Souvenir Book! You can still be a part of the 2017 book, but hurry ... the deadline is this Friday, April 14th!