This February, Image Comics will be throwing the mother of all birthday parties with Image Comics Expo, a monumental three day convention-style event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the company and creator owned comics in all of their forms. On hand for the event will be Image mainstays Robert Kirkman, Eric Larson, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino with Rob Liefeld and Whilce Portacio on hand as guests of honor. Other guests include more modern marvels Jonathan Hickman, Brian K. Vaughan, Ryan Ottley and Jay Faerber amongst many more!
Running through the weekend of February 24th, 25th and 26th at the Oakland Convention Center in Oakland, CA, Image Expo is the first convention seen in many years focusing entirely on the output of one company. However, given all the quality work Image has been responsible for both lately and over the last 20 years, good money says this one will be worth the wait.
Click on down for the full event press release and stay tuned to Image Comics and Multversity for ticketing information sometime in the near future!
EXPERIENCE CREATIVITY AT IMAGE EXPO: A 3-DAY CELEBRATION OF CREATOR OWNED COMICS!
Berkeley, CA — 21 November 2011 — IMAGE EXPO is coming! Experience the creativity of the men and women making the best creator owned comics in America at this one-of-a-kind celebration commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Image Comics!
IMAGE EXPO is a three-day celebration of creator-owned comics happening at the Oakland Convention Center. Image partners Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino, will be the guests of honor, appearing throughout the weekend for signings, panels, and special events. Other special guests include Image founders Rob Liefeld, and Whilce Portacio, plus the creators of today’s best creator-owned comics, including: Joe Casey, Jay Faerber, Jonathan Hickman, Ryan Ottley, Richard Starkings, Fiona Staples, and Brian K. Vaughan.
IMAGE EXPO is Northern California’s premiere comic con experience in 2012. The three-day event takes place at the Oakland Convention Center in the heart of the bustling nightlife and restaurant center of downtown Oakland, CA on February 24-25-26.
IMAGE EXPO isn’t just about Image Comics, it’s a celebration of independent creativity in comics. The exhibit floor is open to anyone who makes creator-owned comics. We’re also going to be hosting unique programming for fans, aspiring creators, and library professionals. We’ll be continuing our tradition of supporting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund’s important work to protect creators and retailers by hosting special events including a massive benefit auction.
Get in on the ground floor and sign up for your exhibitor or artist alley space today! Contact info@ImageComicExpo.com for more information about the show and how to sign up to exhibit.
