HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Hey guy and gals, We are in the middle of the Holiday season and 2012 is 21 days from over. What an incredible and busy year. I got to check off some dream jobs from the bucket list. I worked with some amazing people and companies, created art for licenses that I have never worked with before, met some fantastic people and spent some wonderful time with friends. Not to mention our first wedding anniversary! I cannot wait to see what next year brings and I look forward to sharing new creations along the way.

So until then, Amanda and I would like to wish you all happy holidays!

Long Beach Comic Con Nov 3-4, 2012

Its that time again.  Final show of the year!!!

I will be in

Booth #1006

As per usual

Original art including  Smallville Cover originals, Phantom Lady pages as well as Hot Mess originals will be available

Sketches will be available . I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning  Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

Phantom Lady and Doll Man #3

EXCLUSIVE: PHANTOM LADY #3 5-Page Preview The Phantom Lady gets some help from the Doll Man when she takes on Funerella in the upcoming issue of her self-titled series.

By Sara 'Babs' Lima |  Oct. 25, 2012

The upcoming third issue of THE PHANTOM LADY will be the first time that we see The Phantom Lady in action. She's fully suited up and ready to test out her powers when she goes up against Funerella. Funerella seems to host some very dark, mystical powers; but will they be a match for the Phantom Lady? We'll have to just wait and see, I guess! Check out the 5-page preview of the book below and let us know if you will be picking up the issue when it hits comic shops next Wednesday, October 31st.

PHANTOM LADY #3

Written by: Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti

Art by: Cat Staggs

Cover by: Stephane Roux

Page Count: 32

U.S. Price: 2.99

On Sale Date: Oct 31 2012

Phantom Lady and Doll Man face the frenzied fury of Funerella! Can the newly formed duo stand a chance against this villain’s strange powers?

Click the image below for a five page preview exclusively from Comic Vine

New York Comic Con October 11-14 2012

Its that time again. And this year will be interesting! They have moved Small press away from Artist Alley and out to the MAIN SHOW FLOOR!!

My booth is located in Small Press and is number

#2262

As per usual

Original art including  Smallville Cover originals, Phantom Lady pages as well as Hot Mess originals will be available

Sketches will be available . I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning  Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

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I will also be signing at the DC Entertainment booth and the schedual is as follows:

Friday 10/1210-11am

SIGNING (DCE Booth #1238)

Saturday 10/1310-11am

SIGNING (DCE Booth #1238)

Here is a map of the show floor and both booth locations (click for larger view)

Show Floor Hours

Thursday, October 11, 2012 – 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM Only open to Press, Professionals, VIPS and fans that purchase a 4-Day Pass.

Friday, October 12, 2012 – 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday, October 13, 2012 – 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sunday, October 14, 2012 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Las Vegas Comic Expo 2012

Las Vegas Comic Expo Riviera Casino & Hotel 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV Sept 29, 2012 (Sat) 10am-7pm Sept 30, 2012 (Sun) 10am-5pm

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I'm at table

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in Artist Alley Sketches will be available along with original art. I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning  Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

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Phantom Lady #1 and Star Trek Federation News!

busy busy busy.... Back for a fantastic week of Star Wars Celebration fun! Before i dive head first into the workload i want to update you on a few projects. Phantom Lady #1 has hit the shelves! Please be sure to pick it up at your local comic shop OR if you just cannot get to the store it is available for digital download thru DC and Comixology!

Recently I was interviewed along with fellow artist Marck Mchaley about our work on Star Trek Federation: The First 150 years. You can check out the interview here and if so inclined there is a link to pre order the book, coming in November, at the bottom of the page.

Lastly..new issue of Smallville Season 11,  Chapter 15, hits Friday morning and then the stores on Sept 5th! Read it on the DC app or Comixology and be sure to pick it up in print next week!

Star Wars Celebration Print reserve LAST DAY &Her Universe Exclusive shirt!

The Guns Of Endor!
Star Wars Celebration CVI exclusive print
Print 18 x 24
limited edition of 250
available at Star Wars Celebration CVI
in Orlando Fl Aug 23-26 2012
[link]

This is the fourth in the series for me.
Previous prints(no longer available) shown below:
Spirit of '77, They Were Expendable, and To Hoth And Back

PRE ORDER INFORMATION BELOW

From ACME's FAQ/Blog:

Celebration VI Exclusives & Artist Pre-Orders We will be having pre-order for attendee pick up for Celebration VI exclusives and artist prints beginning 8/1 @ 10:30am PST through 8/15. Non-attendee exclusives only (artist prints will not be available online) ordering begins on 8/23. We will be only doing artist print pre-orders for the artists in Artist Alley:

Steve Anderson Jeff Carlisle Jeff Confer Katie Cook Doug Cowan Scott Erwert Carlos Garzon Grant Gould Stephen Hayford Ken Lashley Erik Maell Mark McHaley Mark McKenna Clark Mitchell William O’Neill Ken Phipps Tim Proctor David Rabbitte Mark Raats Brian Rood Joshua M Smith Cat Staggs Chris Trevas Jerry VanderStelt Christian Waggoner Doug Wheatley Marc Wolfe Brent Woodside

Each customer may pre-order no more than one print per artist. Each customer must pick up their own print order at the show from the artist and will be asked to provide Acme with their printed order confirmation and show ID to match the name on the order. Customers will not be allowed to pick up orders for other people. All prints must be picked up at the show. No prints may be shipped.

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Her Universe Mara Jade Exclusive!!

• Celebration would not be complete without exclusive Star Wars merchandise and Eckstein divulged that Her Universe will have two exclusives that fans have been asking for at the Her Universe booth #915. One of the most popular characters from the Star Wars expanded universe, Mara Jade, will be featured on a stunning new V-neck shirt with original art by renowned artist, Cat Staggs. Only 300 of these shirts will be available at CVI. “This is a shirt I was very excited to do,” said Cat Staggs. “I love Mara and wanted to depict her as both beautiful and powerful. She, like Leia, is such a fantastic character that while charming your socks off she can also take you down… I hope fans enjoy the shirt just as much as I did creating it.”

ONLY 300 available (50 online)

The exclusives will be available starting at 10 AM EST on August 23rd. First come, first served. In addition to these exclusives, fans can buy Her Universe merchandise at booth #915 for female fans of all ages, including babies and plus sizes

Star Wars Celebration VI Print Pre-Order info

The Guns Of Endor!
Star Wars Celebration CVI exclusive print
Print 18 x 24
limited edition of 250
available at Star Wars Celebration CVI
in Orlando Fl Aug 23-26 2012
[link]

This is the fourth in the series for me.
Previous prints(no longer available) shown below:
Spirit of '77, They Were Expendable, and To Hoth And Back

PRE ORDER INFORMATION BELOW

From ACME's FAQ/Blog:

Celebration VI Exclusives & Artist Pre-Orders We will be having pre-order for attendee pick up for Celebration VI exclusives and artist prints beginning 8/1 @ 10:30am PST through 8/15. Non-attendee exclusives only (artist prints will not be available online) ordering begins on 8/23. We will be only doing artist print pre-orders for the artists in Artist Alley:

Steve Anderson Jeff Carlisle Jeff Confer Katie Cook Doug Cowan Scott Erwert Carlos Garzon Grant Gould Stephen Hayford Ken Lashley Erik Maell Mark McHaley Mark McKenna Clark Mitchell William O’Neill Ken Phipps Tim Proctor David Rabbitte Mark Raats Brian Rood Joshua M Smith Cat Staggs Chris Trevas Jerry VanderStelt Christian Waggoner Doug Wheatley Marc Wolfe Brent Woodside

Each customer may pre-order no more than one print per artist. Each customer must pick up their own print order at the show from the artist and will be asked to provide Acme with their printed order confirmation and show ID to match the name on the order. Customers will not be allowed to pick up orders for other people. All prints must be picked up at the show. No prints may be shipped.

San Diego Comic Con 2012

It is that time again! San Diego Comic Con!! whew....

This year I have a few events and signings throughout the show.

First off there will be two DC Comics signings

Thursday July 12 5-6pm Saturday July 14th 2-3pm (w/ Bryan Q Miller) at the DCE booth #1915

MORE SIGNINGS!! UPDATE!!

I will be participating in MTV Geek's Live art event Friday July 13 5-6 pm. I am one of many artists who will be working on pieces that will be auctioned off Saturday night for the CBLDF. If I am not mistaken fellow Her Universe creators Katie Cook and Denise Vasquez are also participating. Check out MTV.com for more details as Comic Con begins!

Her Universe and the Hard Rock cafe San Diego are joining forces in a very special promotion I am very honored to be a part of. We have had special postcards made up for the launch of the new Her Universe "Nothing But The Rain" Battlestar Galactica shirt and I will be signing on Friday from 1-2 pm at the Hard Rock Cafe. We are also promoting a very special menu item. Hard Rock asked if I would create a burger and a portion of the proceeds from each burger will be going to the charity of my choice. The Sonny burger, named after my father, will only be available during Comic Con and a $1 from each burger sold will go to the American Cancer Society. The burger will be on sale starting Wednesday and go thru Sunday.

The Sonny burger

Angus Patty,bacon, pepperjack cheese, mango salsa and a special sweet, tangy, spicy mango sauce served along with sweet potato fries tossed in cinnamon sugar, salt and chili powder.

um.. I know what i will be eating all weekend!! _________________________________________________________________

I'm at table

AA-GG03

in Artist Alley Sketches will be available along with original art. I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

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Star Wars Celebration VI

it's coming....

New Her Universe design: Nothing But The Rain

I'm back again with another design for Ashley Eckstien and Her Universe. This time for her new Battlestar Galactica line. My design features fan favorite Kara Thrace aka Starbuck. The design along with the rest of the BSG line will go on sale July 11 at San Diego Comic Con. Hope to see you there!

Official press release from Her Universe.

NEW FANGIRL APPAREL FOR BATTLESTAR GALACTICA AND WAREHOUSE 13

HER UNIVERSE ANNOUNCES NEW SYFY SUMMER LINE FOR WOMEN

NEW YORK, NY - June 22nd, 2012 - Her Universe, a leader in female genre merchandise, announced today the latest releases in its Syfy branded collection of apparel and accessories for Geek Girls. Featured in the summer line are designs from the hit series, Battlestar Galactica and Warehouse 13.

The new line of Syfy fashion tops will premiere at San Diego Comic Con and online July 11th at www.heruniverse.com. Fans will be able to purchase new BSG designs at the Her Universe Comic-Con booth (2913-F in the Lucasfilm Pavilion) including a new design from well-known artist, Cat Staggs. Cat's design will feature the fan favorite character Kara "Starbuck" Thrace and will feature original art designed specifically for this new v-neck top. Additional designs for BSG and WH-13 will be available at Syfy's Comic-Con headquarters in the Rock Shop at The Hard Rock Hotel, across the street from the San Diego Convention Center.

"As a big Battlestar Galactica and Warehouse 13 fan, I am so excited to introduce new designs," said Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein. "It's also been a pleasure to work with Cat Staggs again. Cat is a fan favorite artist and I feel that she truly captured the essence of Starbuck with this new design."

"I was very excited when Ashley asked me to design this shirt," said artist Cat Staggs. "What I was trying to capture with this design was a balance of Starbuck's strength and fragility, which is something that drew me to her character and I hope others will enjoy that as well."

Her Universe was launched in 2009 by actress and entrepreneur Ashley Eckstein, and her partner, The Araca Group, known as one of the most innovative theatrical production and merchandise companies in the world. Her Universe was created to directly address the expanding market of female fans by entering into its first agreement with Lucas Licensing to develop and produce a line of female-centered Star Wars apparel and accessories. The success of that line was followed up with a collection for the Syfy network including such shows as Battlestar Galactica. Her Universe will be announcing two new major sci-fi licenses this summer. You can learn more about Her Universe and purchase the current line of fangirl apparel and accessories by going to www.heruniverse.com and by following Eckstein on Twitter at Twitter and visiting the Her Universe Facebook page.

Syfy is a media destination for imagination-based entertainment. With year round acclaimed original series, events, blockbuster movies, classic science fiction and fantasy programming, a dynamic Web site (www.Syfy.com), and a portfolio of adjacent business (Syfy Ventures), Syfy is a passport to limitless possibilities. Originally launched in 1992 as SCI FI Channel, and currently in more than 98 million homes, Syfy is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. (Syfy. Imagine greater.)

Photo credit: - Kelsey Edwards Photography

HEROES CON!!!! June 22-24, 2012 Charlotte NC

HeroesCon 2012

June 22 -24 Charlotte Convention Center 501 S. College St. Charlotte, NC 28202

ADMISSION: 1-day Pass: $15 per person 3-day Pass: $30 per person Kids 12 & Under get in FREE!

SHOW HOURS: Friday: 11AM-7PM Saturday: 10AM-6PM

Sunday: 11AM-6PM

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I'm at table

AA-714

Sketches will be available along with original art. I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning of Friday and Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

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Heroes Con Art Auction is SATURDAY NIGHT!!! There would be no show if it weren't for this auction so if you enjoy this con as much as I do please come out for a fantastic evening of great art and good times!

Be there or be square!

Here is a my piece for this year

Holy Batman, Smallville!! Phantom Lady #2

So getting to draw Superman was amazing and now I get to add the Dark knight to the list! HOLY PINCH ME, BATMAN! The September solicits are out and look who is coming to Smallville!

From the blog of Bryan Q. Miller

information attack! smallville season 11 #5 BRYAN Q. MILLER

I feel like I've been sitting on a Christmas present for everyone since January. Here you go. Unwrap away... in 2 months!

Fans have been waiting for this for a VERY long time. As both a fan and a writer, I am more than pleased to announce the arrival of a MAJOR DC universe player in the second episode of Smallville Season 11...

"DETECTIVE"

(PART 1 of 4)

(not final cover - colors, coming soon!)

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #5

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art and cover by CHRISCROSS and MARC DEERING

On sale SEPTEMBER 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• These stories are in print for the first time after appearing online.

• SUPERMAN comes face-to-face with high-tech weapons on the streets of Metropolis.

• The hunt for his parents’ killer puts a vigilante known only as “the BATMAN” on a collision course with The Man of Steel…

(via DC Comics)

Contact your local comic shop and pre-order, pre-order, pre-order, Gang.

As usual I am doing the digital covers and here is a teaser for Detective

Also in September PHANTOM LADY #2!

Interiors by ME and Cover by STEPHANE ROUX!!!!!!

PHANTOM LADY #2

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art by CAT STAGGS and RICH PERROTTA

Cover by STEPHANE ROUX

On sale SEPTEMBER 26 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 4, $2.99 US • RATED T

• PHANTOM LADY’s crusade to avenge her family’s death lands her in the hands of her worst enemies.

• Her tiny teammate, DOLL MAN, is on the way to save her.

BIG WOW Comic Fest: San Jose, CA May 19-20

It is time for San Jose! Big Wow Comic Fest is this weekend in beautiful San Jose CA!

San Jose Convention Center, Hall 2

______________________________________________________ Sketches will be available along with original art. I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning of Friday and Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

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Here is my auction piece for this years inking panel. I chose to color the Jim Lee Batman. This will be auctioned off this weekend.

Phantom Lady!

There are many titles coming out this summer to be excited for. From DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 to BEFORE WATCHMEN to HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, DC Entertainment is publishing a wide variety of the most anticipated releases in the comic book medium. Today, we are pleased to add another new title to that roster: PHANTOM LADY.

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti and illustrated by Cat Staggs and Rich Perotta, PHANTOM LADY will star the female Freedom Fighter in the debut of her own 4-part miniseries. And joining her will be her partner-in-crimefighting, the diminutive dynamo known as Doll Man.

“Phantom Lady and Doll Man is an exciting return to the roots of the characters as pulpy, street level crime fighters with a few new twists and some heavy sci-fi overtones,” Justin Gray told THE SOURCE. “We took the best of their original core concepts and updated them with no relation to our previous work on Phantom Lady and Doll Man in the Freedom Fighters. You're getting in on the ground floor of the origin story of two people whose lives intersect and a common threat that transforms them into pretty amazing and engaging superheroes.”

“We are super excited to reconnect with characters we have been so close with over the years, and getting to create something both exciting and visually cool in the process,” continued Jimmy Palmiotti. “With this series, we dig into who Phantom Lady and Doll Man are, how they came to be and how they fit into DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. There is something for everyone here and we are having a blast!”

“I have to say I am really enjoying what Jimmy and Justin have created,” said Cat Staggs. “It is a wonderful take on a classic character. The story itself leans towards a gritty crime noir, which is something I am a huge fan of. Getting to draw this on a daily basis is a dream! I can’t wait for fans to see it!”

“One of the first comic books I ever read as a child was FREEDOM FIGHTERS,” added Rich Perotta. “I am very excited to be a part of this latest project from DC Comics.”

PHANTOM LADY #1, which features the below cover by Amanda Conner, goes on sale August 29th.

HEY GEEK GIRL Exhibit

Hey everyone! My first gallery exhibit in almost 20 years (That seems unreal to say out loud) is happening in Seattle! I have a piece in the incredible show that will be on exhibit through June 10h! If you are in the Seattle area please go check out some FANTASTIC artwork by some FANTASTIC artists!

Thanks to Bonnie and James for including me in this wonderful show!

HEY GEEK GIRL!

a Tribute to Women and Pop Culture

Opening Reception Saturday May 5th @ 7pm, on Display until June 10th

Ltd. Art Gallery and guest curator Bonnie Burton, author and geek girl superstar, bring together over 25 female artists to pay tribute to the female icons that have influenced and defined women in Pop Culture.

FEATURING: Jessicka Addams, Kari-Lise Alexander, Stephanie Buscema, Mona Collentine, Katie Cook, Jenny Dayton, Jaymee Donelson, Nicole Falk, Lauren Gregg, Hezaa, Kinoko, Vanessa Lemen, Cecy Meade, MISO, Tomi Monstre, Melissa Monosmith, Rachel Moseley, Naomi Nowak, Jen Oaks, Devi Pellerin, Patrushka, Urban Soule, Cat Staggs, Siolo Thompson, Andrea Wicklund, Jasmine Worth, plus additional artwork from DISNEY UNDERGROUND™

Ltd Art Gallery
307 E Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 457-2970

Smallville Season 11 #1 IN STORES TODAY!

Today marks the first print issue of Smallville Season 11!  You have followed the action on your devices for three weeks and now you finally get to hold it in your hands! The bonus material in the print includes Superman's costume design, an episode guide,  and my digital cover! For those just getting into the book today, welcome! We hope you enjoy it and will stay on for the ride. TRUST ME it is going to get SO COOL!! For those wondering how this digital first stuff works out...This is how it breaks down! Smallville Season 11 released in weekly digital chapters ($.99ea.)

3 digital chapters(3 weeks) = 1 print copy ($3.99 w/bonus content)

4 Print copies(12 weeks) = 1 Episode

Smallville Season 11 #1 (print) came out today! Run faster than a speeding bullet to your Local Comic Shop and pick up your copy today! Chapter 4 starts FRIDAY MAY 18th on DC Comics Digital

Again we hope you enjoy it and cannot stress enough how much your support means. We can only make it if you buy it! So lets get that Smallville High team spirit behind this project! Let your meteor freak flags fly HIGH! GO TEAM SMALLVILLE!

From the DC blog- The release scheduel!

We’ve seen a huge response to the new SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 digital comic book series and just wanted to remind new and old readers alike that after three digital chapters are released, a collection of those three chapters is released as a print issue that also includes new, bonus content like episode guides. This week marks the first print issue of SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 so be sure to pick-up a copy at your local comic book store.  The next digital chapter of SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 will be released on Friday, May 18 so stay tuned until then, and check out the full release schedule below.

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 Release Schedule:

May 2 – print issue #1 (collecting digital chapters 1-3)

May 18 – digital chapter 4

May 25 – digital chapter 5

June 1 – digital chapter 6

June 6 – print issue #2 (collecting digital chapters 4-6)

June 15 – digital chapter 7

June 22 – digital chapter 8

June 29 – digital chapter 9

July 4 – print issue #3 (collecting digital chapters 7-9)

July 13 – digital chapter 10

July 20 – digital chapter 11

July 27 – digital chapter 12

Aug. 1 – print issue #4 (collecting digital chapters 10-12)

SMALLVILLE DAY!!!!

Here is download information that was  posted by Craig from Kryptonsite earlier this week:

DIGITAL:

- On a tablet device or smartphone, you can purchase Smallville Season 11 using either the DC Comics or Comixology apps.

DC Comics iTunes app / DC Comics Android app

Comixology iTunes app / Comixology Android app

Once Friday rolls around, some browsing should make it easy to find the SV Season 11 comic, as well as many other recent great comics.

If you don’t have a tablet or a smartphone, you can still read Smallvilleon your computer at Comixology.com! You’ll have to set up an account, which is free, but beyond there the purchasing will be the same as with the apps – 99 cents per issue.

PRINT:

If you’re like me and would like to have a print copy in your hands, you can go to your local comic book shop on May 2. Most stores put out new comics on Wednesdays. It wouldn’t hurt to tell your local comic book shop owner that you are interested in Smallville so he or she is sure to pre-order it for you. If there are no stores near you, there are some online comic book stores including Midtown Comics and TFAW.com who should be able to meet your needs.

WHAT NOT TO DO:

Do NOT illegally download or torrent the Smallville Season 11 comic book. A project like this relies on legitimate sales to prove itself as a profitable venture for DC Comics. If people aren’t purchasing it legally, the comics will end. At only 99 cents, there is really no excuse NOT to pay for them, and big sales will tell DC “hey, we want this stuff!” and it would hopefully mean we’ll have many, many more Smallville comics to come.

If you’re new to comics, this might be a lot of fun for you, as you’re entering Superman’s world right as Superman – who we knew as Clark Kent for so long – begins on a new and exciting journey!

Smallville Season 11 coming April 13th!

Bryan Q. Miller breaks down how to purchase your copy of Smallville Season 11.  I could not have said it better (which is why he is the writer and I draw pictures). Please read the blog posted below.

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so how do i buy the smallville season 11 comic?

BRYAN Q. MILLER

We're 2 weeks out from the first installment of the Smallville Season 11 premiere, "Guardian," going on-line. If you aren't waiting for the printed version (which becomes avail. May 2), you may be wondering how/where you can find the digi-comic.

If you have a tablet device or smartphone, you'll need to download the free DC Comics (iTunes / Android) or Comixology apps (iTunes / Android). If you're new to these apps, the DC app (quite naturally), gives you access to select DC comics past and present for a per issue fee. The Comixology app is more of a catch-all, multi-publisher hub (DC, Marvel, Image, etc.), where you'll be able to purchase installments of Season 11, as well as MANY other things.

If you don't have a tablet or smartphone, fear not! You can still read the Smallville comic online by visiting comixology.com and opening an account (again, free to sign up, followed by a per issue purchase fee). You will have to enter credit card information at some point, much as you would have to for iTunes. This goes for the app, as well -- it will not auto-purchase each week's issue for you. You will have to stop by the site/open the app every Friday and make the purchase.

In print, you'll need to locate/contact your local comic shop (LCS). New comics always become available (or "street") on Wednesdays. The print editions of Season 11 should be available towards the beginning of of each month (shipping date released when a given month's "solicits" are released online and in Previews magazine), but stock will vary from store to store. Plan ahead! If you don't have an LCS and wish to read in print, shop around online and see where you can pre-order (tfaw.com and Midtown Comics jump to mind as good places to start).

I cannot stress enough how vital it is that everyone legitimately pay for this book. For projects like this, sales are super-important. Please do NOT grab torrents. It's just a dollar a week. If you can't afford that, save your pennies until you can and avoid spoilers. Piracy is wrong. It just is.

Thanks, Gang! Hope you like it ________________________________________________________________

PS...you could always scrape up some more loose change from the sofa cushions and download Remy Zero's "Save Me" and listen while you read!

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Emerald City Comic Con March 30-April 1, 2012

______________________________________________________ This is my first time EVER going to Emerald City. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about this show and I am really looking forward to this weekend! Please come by and say hello!

I will be in Artist Alley at table P-14 ______________________________________________________ Sketches will be available along with original art. I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning of Friday and Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

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Saturday March 31 Panel information

Womanthology Room: 3AB Time: 6:00 - 7:00

Some of the ladies of IDW's Womanthology discuss their experience of working on the book. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the panel. Panelists include Bonnie Burton, Cat Staggs, Joamette Gil, Jill Pantozzi and Alexis Hernandez