HeroesCon 2011: Designing Comics

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Image by Jim RuggWhat is it that draws your wandering eye to one particular book on a shelf that is brimming with loud, look-at-me, multi-colored covers? It is the design of the book that makes that first impression count. Join cartoonist Rich Barrett (Nathan Sorry) as he dissects the art and function of Design with some of the most important and innovative names in the business: Jonathan Hickman (FF, The Nightly News), Chris Pitzer (all things Adhouse), Eric Skillman, (Liar’s Kiss)Drew Weing (Set to Sea) and Jim Rugg (Afrodisiac)

Runtime 1 hour 03 minutes 52 seconds

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HeroesCon 2011: Designing Comics

HeroesCon 2011: Animation Nation

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We have an unusually large amount of professional animators lurking in our artist alley. It is only fitting we ask them to join us to discuss the Animation Industry and what it’s like to earn a living in this fast paced exciting world. Plan to join Eric Canete, Shawn Galloway, Jeff Johnson and Dave Johnson for a spirited (and animated—sorry) hour of conversation

Runtime 1 hour 00 minutes 46 seconds

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HeroesCon 2011: Taking over the Property-The Comic Strips

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Image by Jim ScanarelliThe Comic Strips—As always, this is another great year for the classic comic strips at HeroesCon. How do you follow a cartooning legend and take those already established characters and work to make them your own? Mike Rhode will ask veteran cartoonists Jim Scancarelli (Gasoline Alley), Marcus Hamilton (Dennis the Menace), Alex Saviuk (Spider-man) and we will be joined by welcome veteran newbie: Joe Staton (Dick Tracy)

Runtime 1 hour 05 minutes 47 seconds

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HeroesCon 2011: Taking Over the Property-Comic Strips

HeroesCon 2011: Color Me Talented

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HeroesCon 2011: Color Me Talented

Join Dollar Bin’s Adam Daughhetee as he sits down with Laura Martin (Planetary, Astonishing X-Men), Rachelle Rosenberg (Captain America), Charlie Kirchoff (Hellraiser, Doctor Who), Matt Wilson (Thor), Brian Reber (X-Men) discuss this integral aspect of comic art—the coloring.

Runtime 59 minutes 15 seconds

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HeroesCon 2011: Family Friendly Comics

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This panel has become a yearly tradition at HeroesCon. We take pride in this convention being for the entire family and what better way to celebrate Shelton Drum’s vision than by spotlighting comics the entire family can read. Chad Bowers will interview  Andy Runton (Owly), Chris Schweizer (Crogan’s Vengeance), Chris Giarusso (Mini Marvels), Jamie Cosley (Cody the Cavalier) and come see what all the buzz is about.

Runtime 1 hour 01 minutes 43 seconds