Local Gallery GAAM (Games Art and Music) Announces Their First Charity Show for December 14, 2012

Jacksonville, FL—Local startup gallery GAAM has officially announced the first Games Art And Music Charity Show to take place December 14, 2012, at The Museum at 4160 Boulevard Center Dr, Jacksonville, FL.

Local artists, Edmund Dansart, Logan Zawacki, Derrick Nevado, and Ryan Paul Thompson have collaborated over the past year to create a local event that appreciates and celebrates the video game culture, and bring attention to the SouthEast.

This is a one night only event that has the support of many in the video game industry, including award winning game industry and hollywood composer Penka Kouneva, EA Games, Game designer and author Chris Solarski, and Square Enix (well known for Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, and Dragon Quest).

The event will feature several art exhibitions, include a charity art auction where 100% of the proceeds will go to Child’s Play, a juried art show for other artists to showcase their work, a real world Super Mario Experiential Exhibit, famous cosplayer Candy Keane, DJ Nes, martial arts demonstrations by Nevado Karate Arts, and more.

About GAAM
GAAM stands for Games Arts And Music, and was formed in 2012 and is an art curation and creation company. They specialize in representing the gaming culture in it’s various forms and creating unique gaming events and experiences.

About Child’s Play
Child’s Play was founded in 2003 by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins of the online comic strip Penny Arcade, which concerns itself with video games and gamer culture. In response to the media’s negative portrayal of gamers, the pair called for the gaming community to donate to Seattle Children’s Hospital during the holiday season.

The response was overwhelming—within weeks, they had a garage packed full of toys, games, and gifts to brighten the holiday of many sick kids. That year, they raised over $250,000; a number that has grown each year; up to nearly $10 million as of 2010. The gaming community comes together to raise millions of dollars, put together hundreds of community fundraisers, and change the lives of countless children.

Contact
To learn more about this event and GAAM please visit their website at http://www.gamesartandmusic.com or contact Ryan Paul f2b751 at ryan@gamesartandmusic.com.

For more information regarding Child’s Play, please visit the website.

Black Weekend Clearance Sale at Black Hive Comics

Presenting our first ever Black Weekend Clearance sale!

Black Hive Comics & More is located at:
2724 Park Street in Jacksonville, Florida | Phone: 904.389.3312

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From noon on Friday, November 23^rd to 5:00 PM Sunday, November 25^th, ALL back stock will be 50% off the marked price! That includes statues, clothing, toys, posters, cards, novelties, collectibles, variant cover comics, AND back issues!!*

THat's right! Take 50% off of our everyday back issues discount, for a whopping 75% off highly valued back issues, and 50% off cover price!!!**

There will be NO RESERVING items before or during the sale! Strictly first, come first served. So come down before the sale to see what you want, get your funds together, and come back November 23^rd—25^th for our biggest sale yet!

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*	“Back issues” is defined as any back issue bagged and boarded, and/or boxed on the floor, NOT pull comics. Any comics on the “current comics” wall, and items currently in pulls (comics, statues, clothing, collectibles, etc…) are NOT included in the sale discount category, regardless of age.
**	This means the back issue discount is 75% off values greater than cover price, but no sale will be made lower than half cover price.

Tampa Bay Comic Con / Orlando Comic Expo Dates

April 6-7, 2013, is the date for the next Tampa Bay Comic Con.
 
May 18-19, 2013, is the date for the next Orlando Comic Expo. 

Learn more at www.TampaBayComicCon.com

Join the Futurama Live Chat with Matt Groening Tonight

Watch an all-new Futurama at 10/9c followed by a Live Chat with Matt Groening, David X. Cohen and the cast at 10:30/9:30c. Check it out! #FuturamaLive

Stan Lee owns a Comic Convention, and vendor spaces are almost sold out!

America's  Fastest- Growing Convention WANTS YOU!

September 15-16 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Comics.Horror.Sci-Fi.Fantasy.Anime.Gaming and Pop Culture!

We are pleased and honored to announced our newest partnership: pop culture icons Stan Lee and Cassandra Peterson, aka Elvira: Mistress of the Dark.

Our 2011 show was such a smash success ( with over 40,000 happy attendees), that Stan Lee and his company, POW! Entertainment have joined forces with Comikaze.With the creation of  Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo, we will extend our reach from coast to coast-and Beyond. Once again, our prime objective for 2012 is to bring a great show to the city of LA that is not only affordable, but loaded with personality. Over 80,000 attendees are expected in 2012, and again, tickets will be under $20, leaving attendees more money to shop with YOU, our esteemed vendors. We are about to make the Stan Lee announcement... ...which is guaranteed to make national news.

Stan Lee is our generation's Walt Disney.

Disney has theme parks-Stan Lee will have conventions, and those conventions fall under the COMIKAZE BRAND!

VENDORS!

Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012 will take place in the SOUTH HALL (Tom Bradley Hall) of the LA CONVENTION CENTER, with over 200,000 sq ft of space.  Keeping with tradition, our booths are extremely well-priced for a show of our size. 10x10 booths start at $500.00 and Artist Alley Tables at $200.00.

Stan Lee's Comikaze also keeps its ticket prices LOW so our attendees have money to spend on YOU!  We have a few corners and endcaps still avaliable, but act now, as space will not last long and prices will increase as of MAY 1st.

Stan Lee's Comikaze: a show that keeps up the hype year-round.

As you may recall from last year, Comikaze Expo did a massive promotional campaign. It paid off. We are not resting on our laurels, but we are working harder than ever.

Our Comikaze Corps street team passes out well over 5,000 fliers weekly to various schools, shopping centers, and events throughout Southern California. We'll also be launching interactive promotional content.

We also do tons of ticket sales through sites such as Groupon, Living Social and CBS Deals.

In  2012, we'll be launching interactive promotional content.

Our new Mistress of the Board, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark has created a Comikaze Webseries, "Elvira and Peaches Christ's HORROR HUNT". It's a kind of MST3K-meets-American Idol-type show, seeking America's newest horror filmmaker; the winner will recieve an all-expense paid trip to L.A., and a red carpet

premier for their film. The winner's film will be screened and judged by some of the biggest names in the Horror world.

Comikaze will also be launching Stan Lee's Search for The Next Super Hero and Villainous Villain, an art contest geared towards kids and young adults.

Not enough? Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo is also working with Clear Channel on a huge radio campaign,  AND a TV commercial push 2 months before the show.

All this, and our personality-loaded SOCIAL MEDIA.

Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo promotes like NO OTHER show in the USA.

Tickets and Specials!

In honor of our first year, pre-sale tickets will be $12, then moving up to $15. Since we are a family show, kids 12 and under will be free.These prices still keep us as the most affordable large scale show in North America.  Also being offered, will be packages for $25 which gets the ticket holder a free Stan Lee's

Comikaze Expo t-shirt.

Something new for 2012's show is membership to Stan Lee's Comikaze Army. This special package will get its holder a weekend pass to Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012, a Stan Lee's Comikaze ID which allows for the holder to get special discounts on tickets, merchandise, and discounts from participating vendors, a intro letter from Stan Lee, a set of dog tags, one Stan Lee's Comikaze arm band, and a set of promo stickets and posters. This is an incredible value in this economy.

The members are encouraged to put up our posters and stickers and take photos and share them with us. Depending how much fan marketing they do, they have a chance to move up in rank in the Stan Lee's Comikaze Army.

Comikaze: all about the Fans.

Save the Date: Landmark X-Men Marriage

The X-Men, one of the world’s most popular super hero teams, have always been at the forefront of the biggest stories in comic history, and today is no different as Marvel is proud to announce the wedding that has everyone talking! Today, fans worldwide learned on ABC’s "The View" that Jean-Paul Beaubier, aka Northstar, proposes to his boyfriend Kyle Jinadu in ASTONISHING X-MEN #50, on-sale May 23 in comic stores, on the Marvel Comics app and at the Marvel Digital Comics Shop. The creative team of New York Times best-sellers Marjorie Liu and Mike Perkins have put Northstar and Kyle’s relationship to the test—and now they’re about to take their biggest step yet. But will their path to wedded matrimony in New York City be smooth or are there hidden dangers around the corner?

“The Marvel Universe has always reflected the world outside your window, so we strive to make sure our characters, relationships and stories are grounded in that reality,” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor in Chief. “We’ve been working on this story for over a year to ensure Northstar and Kyle's wedding reflects Marvel's 'world outside your window' tradition."

Then, on June 20, don’t miss the wedding of Northstar and Kyle in the pages of ASTONISHING X-MEN #51! This unforgettable issue features covers by Dustin Weaver and Marko Djurdjevic, along with a special “Create Your Own Wedding” blank variant cover! Select comic book retailers nationwide will host wedding parties at their stores to celebrate this joyous occasion, with special items exclusively available at participating stores!

“The story of Northstar and Kyle is universal, and at the core of everything I write: a powerful love between two people who have to fight for it against all odds,” said Liu. “This is the quintessential Marvel story, one that blends the modern world with the fantasy of super heroes in order to tell an exciting story that begins with a wedding—and continues in ways you can’t imagine.”

Astonishing X-Men #50 art by Mike Perkins

Northstar was first introduced to comic fans in the pages of 1979’s UNCANNY X-MEN #120, a member of the super hero team Alpha Flight and antagonist to the popular super heroes. A gold medal winning Olympian and successful businessman, the French-Canadian super hero quickly became one of the most popular members of Alpha Flight when its ongoing series launched in 1983. In 1992’s historic ALPHA FLIGHT #106, Northstar became the first openly gay super hero when he announced his sexual identity through national media. Since then, Northstar has not only joined the X-Men but become one of their most popular new members. Northstar and Kyle have been a couple since 2009, garnering a large fan following since their first appearance together.

“As a long-time fan of the X-Men, it’s not only a true honor to be part of such a historically significant story but also a complete joy,” explained Perkins.

Don’t miss the proposal everyone’s talking in ASTONISHING X-MEN #50, available tomorrow in comic stores, on the Marvel Comics app and at the Marvel Digital Comics Shop. And then save the date for June 20, as Northstar and Kyle tie the knot in ASTONISHING X-MEN #51!

More on Marvel.com: http://marvel.com/news/story/18770/save_the_date_landmark_x-men_marriage#ixzz1voFSlQYh

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!!

Visitors to this year's ROSWELL COMIC-CON will get a chance to hold the power of earth's greatest heroes. From Captain America's Shield to Thor's Hammer, come on out and strike your best hero pose (don't forget your cameras!). The convention includes guests from hit shows like ANCIENT ALIENS, POWER RANGERS, METEORITE MEN, and more! FAMOUS MONSTERS will be hosting a masquerade ball with prizes for the best costumes. Enjoy movies under the stars, special events at the planetarium and zoo, panel discussions, vendors, and-you guessed it-so much more!

The event also features a film festival where you can enter your latest and greatest Sci-Fi, horror, and fantasy films. Or, submit a short screenplay of 12 pages or less and you could be one of five winners chosen to come to Roswell and have your script turned into a film in a breakneak 1-week shoot, where your film will then debut the following week at a special event at the festival! It's a rare opportunity to see your imagination come to life on the big screen. All the details on how to enter are here: www.filmroswell.com.

The ROSWELL COMIC-CON AND FILM FEST promises to be one of the best events this year. Come to the birthplace of UFO-logy as the city of Roswell joins with FAMOUS MONSTERS to bring you an out-of-this-world experience!   

 

Roswell Comic-Con & Film Festival

ATTENTION ALL FILMMAKERS AND SCREENWRITERS!!

   

We are just a few months away from the ROSWELL COMIC-CON AND FILM FEST. The website is growing each and every day as we add guests, events, and so much more. Just this week, Ryan Penegos of Marvel has signed on to show up and discuss THE AVENGERS, THOR, and all the big screen Marvel adventures. And for filmmakers, here's you chance to actually produce one of your short scripts. The event is one of the most unique of its kind, located right at the heart of one of history's true-to-life Sci-Fi stories. Won't you join us as we provide fans with the closest encounters possible (don't worry, no probes) for a weekend of unparalleled wonder and amazement? Bookmark the site and check back regularly as new items are being added almost daily and get details on how to enter you films and screenplays today!

LIMITED EDITION ITEMS ON CAPTAIN COMPANY! 

The clock is ticking as time is running out to place your order for one of the new FM shirts and hoodies featuring a trio of some of our latest and greatest covers. These are high-quality fitted, ringspun cotton shirts. Fly your monster flag proudly by sporting one of these beautiful works of art from Rick Baker, Dave Elsey, or Bob Eggleton. Don't miss out, order yours today!

  

Shop now! >>>

Stan Lee's Comikaze Launched ON CNN! VENDORS! ACT NOW!

Today, [1]CNN announced our new, amazing partnership with living legend Stan Lee and Pow! Entertainment. Stan and our CEO Regina Carpinelli gave CNN the first scoop.

What this means: Stan Lee's Comikaze 2012 is going to be off the hook. In 3 hours, over 5k tickets have been sold. Stan will be bringing the "cream of the crop".

STAN LEE: A BILLION FANS CAN'T BE WRONG! BE A PART OF THE MAGIC! MAKE MONEY WITH US! STAN LEE'S COMIKAZE CARES ABOUT ITS VENDORS!

VENDORS!

Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012 will take place in the SOUTH HALL (Tom Bradley Hall) of the LA CONVENTION CENTER, with over 200,000 sq ft of space.  Keeping with tradition, our booths are extremely well-priced for a show of our size. 10x10 booths start at $500.00 and Artist Alley Tables at $200.00.

RATES WILL BE INCREASING ON APRIL 15th. SPACE IS SELLING OUT!

Stan Lee's Comikaze also keeps its ticket prices LOW, so our attendees have money to spend on YOU!  We have a few corners and endcaps still available, but act now-space will not last long.

Be sure to contact your sales rep with any questions:

Stan Lee's Comikaze: a show that keeps up the hype year-round.

As you may recall from last year, Comikaze Expo did a massive promotional campaign. It paid off. We are not resting on our laurels, but we are working harder than ever. Our Comikaze Corps street team passes out well over 5,000 fliers weekly to various schools, shopping centers, and events throughout Southern California.

We also do tons of ticket sales through sites such as Groupon, Living Social and CBS Deals.

In  2012, we'll be launching interactive promotional content.

Our new Mistress of the Board, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark has created a Comikaze Webseries, "Elvira and Peaches Christ's HORROR HUNT". It's a kind of MST3K-meets-American Idol-type show, seeking America's newest horror filmmaker; the winner will recieve an all-expense paid trip to L.A., and a red carpet

premier for their film.

The winner's film will be screened and judged by some of the biggest names in the Horror world.

Comikaze will also be launching Stan Lee's Search for The Next Super Hero and Villainous Villain, an art contest geared towards kids and young adults.

Not enough? Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo is also working with Clear Channel on a huge radio campaign,  AND a TV commercial push 2 months before the show. All this, and our personality-loaded SOCIAL MEDIA. Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo promotes like NO OTHER show in the USA.

Tickets and Specials!

We have an AMAZING TICKET DEALS HAPPENING ON [4]VOICE DAILY DEALS, let your

fans know they can get some great discounted tickets. Cheaper tickets mean more $$$ to spend on you!

In honor of our first year, pre-sale tickets will be $12, then moving up to $15. Since we are a family show, kids 12 and under will be free.These prices still keep us as the most affordable large scale show in North America.  Also being offered, will be packages for $25 which gets the ticket holder a free Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo t-shirt.

Something new for 2012's show is membership to Stan Lee's Comikaze Army. This special package will get its holder a weekend pass to Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012, a Stan Lee's Comikaze ID which allows for the holder to get special discounts on tickets, merchandise, and discounts from participating vendors, a

intro letter from Stan Lee, a set of dog tags, one Stan Lee's Comikaze arm band, and a set of promo stickets and posters. This is an incredible value in this economy.

The members are encouraged to put up our posters and stickers and take photos and share them with us. Depending how much fan marketing they do, they have a chance to move up in rank in the Stan Lee's Comikaze Army.

Comikaze: all about the Fans.

ROSWELL FILM FESTIVAL, SUBSCRIPTION GIFTS, & THE GRAVEYARD EXAMINER!

FM is proud to present this year's ROSWELL INTERNATIONAL SCI-FI SHOOT-OUT AND FILM FESTIVAL. Big name. Bigger event. Show off your Sci-Fi short- or feature length films in the home where government conspiracies were born: Roswell, NM. Enter the short screenplay competition (12 pages or less) and you may be one of 5 winners selected to head to Roswell where you'll spend a blistering week shooting and editing your screenplay, finishing just in time to premiere your film to the festival's Gala event. Visit the Roswell site for all the details. We look forward to seeing your monsterpieces!

THE GRAVEYARD EXAMINER - ISSUE #5!!   

Get it while it's hot! 

  

- An FM Exclusive Interview With The One and Only Scott Snyder!

- The DVD/Blu-ray Release Of TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY and DARK SHADOWS: THE COMPLETE ORIGINAL SERIES!

- The Winners Of Our Time Travel Trivia and DVD Bonanza Giveaway Contests!

-  Reviews Of Your Favorite Supernatural TV Shows!

- So Much More!

NEW SUBSCRIPTION GIFT WITH SUBSCRIPTIONS!

Why the down face? Because you want to carry your FM's around with you to read but you're afraid of dropping them? Well we've got your solution: All those who subscribe to or renew FM will receive this handsome FAMOUS MONSTERS backpack. Be the envy of all your friends by representing your favorite monster magazine. Whether at the country club, in your personal jet, piloting your private yacht through the Caribbean, or skiing down the side of the Alps with your boy/girlfriend who happens to be a supermodel, this bag will keep your belongings attached to you while still saying, "Yes, while I am incredibly successful and powerful, I make a point to always keep knowledgeable about all facets of classic monsterdom."  Get yours today!

   

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Stan Lee's Comikaze 2012: OPEN for Registration! Over 80k attendees!

America's  Fastest- Growing Convention WANTS YOU!

September 15-16 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Comics.Horror.Sci-Fi.Fantasy.Anime.Gaming and Pop Culture!

We are pleased and honored to announced our newest partnership: pop culture icons Stan Lee and Cassandra Peterson, aka Elvira: Mistress of the Dark.

Our 2011 show was such a smash success ( with over 40,000 happy attendees), that Stan Lee and his company, POW! Entertainment have joined forces with Comikaze. With the creation of  Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo, we will extend our reach from coast to coast-and Beyond. Once again, our prime objective for 2012 is to bring a great show to the city of LA that is not only affordable, but loaded with personality. Over 80,000 attendees are expected in 2012, and again, tickets will be under $20, leaving attendees more money to shop with YOU, our esteemed vendors. We are about to make the Stan Lee announcement...which is guaranteed to make national news.

Stan Lee is our generation's Walt Disney.

Disney has theme parks-Stan Lee will have conventions, and those conventions fall under the COMIKAZE BRAND!

Stan Lee's Comikaze: a show that keeps up the hype year-round.

As you may recall from last year, Comikaze Expo did a massive promotional campaign. It paid off. We are not resting on our laurels, but we are working harder than ever.

Our Comikaze Corps street team passes out well over 5,000 fliers weekly to various schools, shopping centers, and events throughout Southern California. We'll also be launching interactive promotional content.

We also do tons of ticket sales through sites such as Groupon, Living Social and CBS Deals.

In  2012, we'll be launching interactive promotional content.

Our new Mistress of the Board, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark has created a Comikaze Webseries, "Elvira and Peaches Christ's HORROR HUNT". It's a kind of MST3K-meets-American Idol-type show, seeking America's newest horror filmmaker; the winner will recieve an all-expense paid trip to L.A., and a red carpet

premier for their film. The winner's film will be screened and judged by some of the biggest names in the Horror world.

Comikaze will also be launching Stan Lee's Search for The Next Super Hero and Villainous Villain, an art contest geared towards kids and young adults.

Not enough? Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo is also working with Clear Channel on a huge radio campaign,  AND a TV commercial push 2 months before the show.

All this, and our personality-loaded SOCIAL MEDIA.

Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo promotes like NO OTHER show in the USA.

Tickets and Specials!

In honor of our first year, pre-sale tickets will be $12, then moving up to $15. Since we are a family show, kids 12 and under will be free.These prices still keep us as the most affordable large scale show in North America.  Also being offered, will be packages for $25 which gets the ticket holder a free Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo t-shirt.

Something new for 2012's show is membership to Stan Lee's Comikaze Army. This special package will get its holder a weekend pass to Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2012, a Stan Lee's Comikaze ID which allows for the holder to get special discounts on tickets, merchandise, and discounts from participating vendors, a

intro letter from Stan Lee, a set of dog tags, one Stan Lee's Comikaze arm band, and a set of promo stickets and posters. This is an incredible value in this economy.

The members are encouraged to put up our posters and stickers and take photos and share them with us. Depending how much fan marketing they do, they have a chance to move up in rank in the Stan Lee's Comikaze Army.

Comikaze: all about the Fans.