C2E2 360 REVIEW!

Organized by ReedPOP, C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo) was held this past weekend, April 13th -15th and the colorful and creative event did not disappoint.  Each day held workshops, panels, movie trailer presentations and special guests surrounded by exhibitions of comics and artists.  Shia LaBeouf, John Cusack, Chad Michael Murray, John Barrowman & Sean Astin were just a few of the entertainment guests that were in attendance for autograph sessions.  In addition, comic book fans were treated to the appearance of Top Cow Productions, NUKO Toys (A brilliant company with collectible trading cards apps for the iPad & iPhone), Archaia, VIZ Media, Megaton Crush, Marvel and DC/Scott Snyder (Writer of Batman) & David Finch (Artist/Dark Knight).  Of course, one of my favorite places of C2E2 is Artist Alley where great talents do commissions and sell their art; some were Alvin Lee, Khary Randolph, Shawn Alleyne, William Jamison,  Eric Cooper & many more.

The workshops / panels were awesome & informative as well.  One in particular was held on Friday called Black Comix Lounge where the diversity in the industry was discussed. Hosted by Ytasha Womack, the panel included Stanford Carpenter (School of the Art Institute of Chicago),  Mshindo Kuumba I., Ashley Woods & Turtel Onli.

If you missed C2E2 this year, be sure to catch them next year in 2013.  It was an exciting experience and great time!

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Stay Creative, 

Pharaoh

ONLI STUDIOS presents BLACKOUT Tour

The BLACKOUT TOUR hits Chicago!


After you enjoy C2E2 and then head over to ONLI STUDIOS on Saturday, April 14^th from 7pm to 11pm when ONLI STUDIOS presents an exciting meet and greet event featuring Master Illustrator/Artist Mshindo Kuumba I. and the Amazing Creator/Indie-Publisher, Uraeus. These two talents  along with Charlie 'Fab' Goubile have united as a creative force, BLACKOUT Tour. Come out and support their creative endeavors.

Hosted by Teacher, Artist & Activist, Turtel Onli this even is a must attend for serious art lovers of all genres.  Its BYOB, munchies & positive vibes!

ONLI STUDIOS is located in The Bridgeport Art Center, 34^th Place & South Racine on the 4^th Floor.

Call 773-726-1610 to R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, April 11^th!

C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo is BACK!

The 3^rd Annual C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo) has returned to McCormick Place located at 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive from April 13-15th 2012. 

C2E2 is touted as Chicago's Pop Culture Event, there is something for everyone from hardcore fans of comic books to entertainment enthusiasts.  This Chicago comic con (comic convention) is in its 3rd year and the buzz for it continues to grow.  

This is a place where serious collectors can find rare comic books and graphic novels, in addition those new to the industry can browse and learn a great deal, from how to break into the comic book industry as an illustrator or writer.  Of course, those who love entertainment will not have a difficult time spotting their favorite actor/actress from a t.v. show or movie. You'll be surprised who you'll find on the itinerary.  I would recommend going to the C2E2 website and click on My Show Planner where you can see what artists will attend as well as, the different panels and events and create an agenda for yourself.  Some events include:

1. Voltron: Form Blazing Comics Panel on Saturday and Sunday a panel demonstration for kids on creating a cartoon

  

2. A C2E2 Charity Art Auction

3. A big hit for families is C2E2 Kids’ Day on Sunday April 15.

4. Speed Dating (that should be interesting.

There will be a ton of special guests, just to name a few include- Anthony Daniels/Star Wars, Sean Astin/The Lord Of The Rings, Chad Michael Murray/One Tree Hill, John Barrowman/Doctor Who, John Cusack/The Raven, Maggie Q/Nikita and many others

Come and meet the creators and purchase art from amazing talent such as Gail Simone/Wonder Woman, Axel Alonso/Marvel Editor in Chief, Joe Kubert/The Kubert School, Joe Quesada/Marvel, Brandon Thomas/Dynamite, Ryan Benjamin/Batman Beyond, Alvin Lee/Street Fighter, Mshindo Kuumba I., Shawn Alleyne/Pyroglyphics Studios and many more. 

If you’re looking for a great time with more eye candy and visual treats you’ve seen in awhile, come out to C2E2 and enjoy yourself.

For more info or to buy tickets go to: http://www.c2e2.com/Buy-Tickets/

  

Stay Creative,
Pharaoh

C2E2 - Black Comix Panel at Chicago comic book convention

 

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I wrote a blog entry for Chicago Radio about the event!

CHICAGO RADIO live at C2E2 for the Black Comix panel. Part 1

Here is a video I did recently. Its done in several parts and I still need to upload 5 more to youtube. Its for CHICAGO RADIO, a media/communications internet radio station with my wifey. Let me know what you think. This panel was at C2E2 (Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo) earlier this month in Chicago.

BLACKCOMIX

It’s time for a Black Super Hero!
Truth be told, its always been time.
From the pages of history; written and unwritten to the achievements and gifts given to the world; celebrated and otherwise ignored – there has always been heroes. Ah but for Black superheroes, you maybe familiar with some but trust me, there are many, many more! This weekend starting tomorrow, C2E2 is in town. The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is in town at The Lakeside Center in The McCormick Place to highlight industry professionals and their unique comic artwork. Black Comix, a creative movement headed by art and comic creators Damian Duffy and John Jennings have a panel at C2E2 called
BLACK COMIX: AFRICAN AMERICAN INDEPENDENT COMICS, ART & CULTURE, and will take place in room E352 on Saturday, April 17 from 5:15PM – 6:15PM. On a mission to educate and entertain on the art, culture, vibrancy of a growing surge of talent, the panel and their discussion will help spread the word about overlooked Black comics and their creators. The panel is scheduled to include; comics scholar Stanford Carpenter and comics creators Ashley A. Woods (Millennia War), Jiba Anderson (The Horsemen), and Turtel Onli (Malcolm-10, Sustah Girl).
Yes, of course you’ve heard of Superman, Wonder Woman, Spiderman and Batman but come out and learn about Ogun, Hannah, Dziva Jones, Malcolm-10 and others.

Peace, Power & Prosperity To All The Creators!

C2E2 Here I Come!!

Cool Blast!! Its been awhile, too many years since I've been to a comic book convention!!! I will be at C2E2 starting this Friday through Sunday!!

Cool Blast, Part II!! I will be there as Media through CHICAGO RADIO, my wifey's project that I collab on!! It should be cool to catch the creative works and network. I will post pictures here and on CHICAGO RADIO'S BLOG