Commentary by Kendall Whitehouse
Baltimore's Comics-Focused Convention An often heard complaint is that, despite the name, many comic conventions are dominated by personalities from movies and TV (or wrestling, gaming, podcasting, and so on). No such claim can be made about Baltimore Comic-Con, where comic books are squarely the show's focus. As in previous years, there were a few … Continue reading Baltimore Comic-Con 2023
Celebs Headline Philly's Fan Fest Fan Expo returned to Philadelphia this past weekend with the show's traditional blend of celebrities, comics creators, and cosplay. Television and movie actors are typically the biggest draw at Fan Expo events. Just over a week before the fan fest, FanExpo announced several of the biggest celebrities scheduled to appear … Continue reading Fan Expo Philadelphia 2023
Three Decades of Exploration of a Single Motif stikman, spray paint on canvas,Sending a Little Mystery Your Way. The work of the anonymous street artist known as stikman presents something of a conundrum. For three decades the artist has created variations on a single motif: the image of a humanoid figure (also known as stikman). … Continue reading STIKMAN 30 YEARS at Works on Paper Gallery
The Mid-Atlantic's Comics-Focused Fan Fest Baltimore Comic-Con is the east coast's "Goldilocks" fan fest: not too big, not too small. It's also a comics-focused convention. While a few non-comics "media guests" were featured, including John Leguizamo and a number of talented voice actors, the majority of programming sessions featured comics creators. The show floor was … Continue reading Baltimore Comic-Con 2022
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