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Allentown Comic Con
"If your in the area, drop by Allentown Comic Con this weekend as I will be signing and available for sketches. Click here to check out the radio promo for the show. See You There
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Invest Comics Interview
 "Banana Tail's Colorful Adventure could very well be your kid’s first graphic novel. Actually, it should be...! Click here to check it out
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Invest Comics Interview
 I was recently interviewed at Invest Comics by Bob Heske for IndieCreator. Its a fantastic and "unique" interview that was very enjoyable to have done. Check it out today! Click here to check it out
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Wizard World Philly
 I will be in Philadelphia June 11th through the 13th at Wizard World Philly. Please come by my table, say hello, get a sketch done and get your books signed. Email me to get on my sketch list. It will be a fun time for all. See you theer Click here to check out Wizard World Philly
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Free Comic Book Day
Come join myself, bob almond, Eric Merced and Mark Marderosian at Thats Entertainment - www.thatset.com - for free comic book day on May 1st, 2010 from 10am to 8pm.
This is a wonderful event all around and you can pick up some free comics, get your comic books signed and meet some wonderful people. Click here for free comic book day
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Star Wars: Blood of The Empire has Arrived
An amazing and exciting Star Wars project called Blood of The Empire that I was able to work on has been added onliine at the Star Wars: The Old Republic Website. Click here to view the webcomic today!
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Supergirl and Star Wars
I hope this becomes a great trend for the new year as I am not only working on one big project but three. Some of the details are on the web but they are JLA: Rise of Arsenal (seen here), Supergirl #50 (seen here), Red Robin #10 (seen here) and a Star Wars: Blood of The Empire to coincide with the new game which can be seen at Star Wars Blood Of The Empire. Please support all of these upcoming issues.
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JLA: Rise Of Arsenal
I have just completed a two page spread for the new four part series for Justice League: Rise Of Arsenal. The is a four issue series that features the after effects of Roy Harper. Please support this book today.
For more info, click here
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10 For The Pros Interview
 I was recently interviewed by Invest Comics (investcomics.com for there 10 For The Pros. It encompasses 10 questions in a rapid fire list. Click the link to check it out today.
Click here to read 10 For The Pros
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Archie Teams Up With Hero Initiative
 Archie Comics is teaming up with the Hero Initiative, the charity dedicated to helping comic creators in medical or financial need, for an amazing artistic extravaganza involving the premier issue of the world-renowned Archie wedding series, Archie #600.
Archie Comics has printed 50 blank-covered copies of the landmark book, and Hero will have 50 stellar artists do original Archie covers on the special edition books. The originals will be auctioned off at a later date to benefit Hero, and a book will be published, collecting all 50 covers including one by me.
For more information, please click here
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Megacon 2010 Photos
A few photos that I wanted to share with you from my time at Megacon in Orlando. If you have anymore, please email them to mark@markmckennaart.com
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Sketchbooks Available
 The wait is over! Purchase my sketchbook today. Hurry before they run out. The sketchbook is 24 pages and can be autographed or remarked on the inside back cover for only $20 plus $3 to ship. If you just want the sketchbook without it signed or remarked, its only $10 plus $3 to ship. Click here to view a large picture of the front page as well as Click here to view an interior page. Payments can be made by check, money order or via paypal at Markinker@aol.com.
Email me to purchase my sketchbook today!
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Banana Tail's Colorful Adventures Interview on Comics Bulletin
 "OK, so you know the new Banana Tail's Colorful Adventures is coming, so its time to start reading about the new book came together with a brand new interview for Comics Bulletin..."
Click here to read the interview
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Its Here!!!
AFTER 4 years of waiting....
The ALL NEW BananaTail's Colorful Adventure "Young Readers" story book is REALLY HERE!
 Banana Tail's Colorful Adventure has been a year in the making and is finally ready to be ordered through February's Diamond Previews catalogue who stock comic shops around the country and even around the world. Its ships in April but is available for pre-order through Previews right now and also available through Amazon - click here.
In July it will be made available through all the major book store chains, so if you don't see it, can't find it and want it tell your bookstores to order it. You will also be able to purchase the book through the order page on this web site, when it becomes available.
With the release of Banana Tail's Colorful Adventure a new direction in children's books has been developed. A 3D computer generated "young readers" graphic novel. This is not your Mom or Dad's picture book. Think "Finding Nemo" or "Up" with a trio of young animal friends in a jungle.
Here is what others are saying about the new Banana Tail's Books:
"Every kid I know is getting a copy of this book as soon as I can lay my mitts on extras. It's great!"
-- Mark Waid, Editor in Chief BOOM Comics
"It's been my pleasure to watch Mark McKenna's Banana Tail evolve over the years. This new book, in beautiful, fully-rendered art, is a great addition to the growing Banana Tail collection. If you're a parent of young children, bring this adventure home and watch your son or daughter make a new friend."
-- Fabian Nicieza, Comic Book Writer
"Banana Tail's Colorful Adventure is a enjoyable romp through the jungle with several close animal friends as they try to sort out a simple difficulty that every one of us has experienced at one time or another. If we're lucky, we experience it only once before we too learn the wise solution presented at the end of the book. The cartooning and color are delightful and full of personality. A simple pleasure to read in an increasingly complicated world."
-- Walt Simonson, Comic Book Legend
The art was lovingly created by Steve Akehurst and his 4th Armada crew, all of who are professors/teachers down at Full Sail University. Written by Banana Tail creator Mark McKenna and published in a hard cover format by Image Comic's Silverline Books.
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Supergirl and More Star Wars
I hope this becomes a great trend for the new year as I am not only working on one big project but two. Some of the details are on the web but they are Supergirl #50 (seen here) and a Star Wars project to coincide with the new game which can be seen at Star Wars Comic. Please support both of these upcoming issues.
Don't forget also to pick up Star Wars Purge: Seconds to Die and Sinister Six #16 that are also out. Contact me with your thoughts today by clicking here.
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Hero Initiative: The Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project Signing
ALL 12 creators will be signing the The Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project book at Hero Initiative Booth # 525. Both books can be bought at the Hero booth -- hardcover is $25, softcover $12.99.
FRI, 12 MAR; 200 PM-300 PM: 100 Wolverines: Joe Benitez, Jim Calafiore, Mike Choi, Darwyn Cooke, Joe Jusko, Andy Smith, Bill Tucci, Mike McKone, Jimmy Palmiotti, Mike Perkins, Brandon Peterson and myself. For more information, check out Mega Con Convention.
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A Conversation With Mark Mckenna on Comic Geek Speak
I recently did an interview on Comic Geek Speak and wanted to share it with you. Check it out today by clicking here and let me know what you think. If you would like to have me on your show, just click here to contact me.
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Monthly Spotlight On Artwork
Once a month, I want to share with you recent artwork that was done by me for commissions, comics or otherwise. Click on the image below to check out the spotlight
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Recent Convention Photos
I just wanted to share with you some past and present convention photos. If you do have a photo with me or of work that I have done, please email it to me at mark@markmckennaart.com
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2009 Baltimore Comic Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2009, continues to add to this year's big show as we get closer to the event! Our web pages are now updated with this year's exhibitors, retailers, and Artists Alley, and you can both buy tickets (tickets) and reserve discounted hotel rooms (hotels) via the website.
Guests
In our most recent press release, we announced an amazing number of guests, but we didn't get to everyone, and we're still adding!
In coming weeks, look for ongoing announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to adding yet more guests and providing details on the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found at our website, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and ComicSpace pages.
This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held October 10-11, 2009. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, October 10th.
As we continue to get ready for this year's show, we would like to remind you to mark your calendar for next year's Baltimore Comic-Con dates: August 28-29, 2010.
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2009 Boston Comicon
If you're in or near Boston though fear not! The Boston Comic-Con is the place for you.
At the Back Bay Events Center Saturday and Sunday October 24-25 is the time and place. $10 is the entry fee (each day), and the talent this year is actually pretty awesome. Some artists featured are Tim Sale, Bill Sienkiwicz, Herb Trimpe, Khoi Pham, Cliff Chiang, Geof Darrow, David Mack, Stephane Roux, Mike McKone, Jim Calafiore, Mark Mckenna and Eric Canete.
The list boasts some fantastic talent. Sale alone is worth the price of admission and Trimpe drew Hulk for 8 years straight at first and co-created Wolverine. I'm not trying to shortchange the other talent, as all of them are worth it.
$10 each day for the weekend, and Boston is a great place for a convention.
Click Here for more info
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2009 Virgina Comicon
Greetings, fellow comic fans!
We are proud to make a few of several upcoming announcements regarding Virginia’s first 2-day show in over 25 years!
First off, we have a slew of swell artists and writers lined up for the show including:
Larry Hama
Chuck Dixon
Chris Claremont
Mike McKone
Billy Tucci
Randy Green
Robert Atkins
Mark Mckenna
and DOZENS more! Additionally, we have some top exhibitors signed up to display including:
CGC (their final scheduled event of 2009!)
The Hero Initiative
the Mike Wieringo Scholarship
Regal Cinemas
Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find
Cards Comics and Collectibles
Brett’s Comic Pile
and DOZENS more!
We will have many comic panels scheduled all day long, including:
A discussion on Edgar Church by Chuck Rozanski
A GI Joe panel with Larry Hama, Chuck Dixon and Robert Atkins!
We will have an exclusive Top Cow comic book: Witchblade #132 with a VERY special sketch holiday cover by guest Randy Green!
Also, we are looking for folks wishing to moderate discussion panels, as well as volunteers and CGC witnesses. E-mail me at info@vacomicon.com if you are interested.
Finally, and this is very special, Adam Lucas, the current #1 competitor in DC Comics’ ZUDA COMPETITION with his entry “Goldilock” has agreed to come to the show if we help him to win! The voting ends in less than 24 hours. He is in a dead heat for #1, and if you could kindly visit http://www.zudacomics.com/node/1261 and login and vote him in as your favorite, he will come to our show! What a cool deal! YOU can help us get an additional hot young artist to come to the show. Interactive convention-going!
Well…That is about it…oh yeah…there is a FREE sci-fi themed bowling party on Saturday night…and two-day passes start at $9.95, with children, folks with student IDs or Military IDs getting in FREE both days!
You have nothing to lose…visit http://www.VAcomicon.com for more information!
Go ahead and vote for Adam so he will come to the show! Visit our site, and help to make a difference in the first 2-day show in Virginia in over 25 years! Awesome!
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