We hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. The “unofficial start of summer” usually brings families together for picnics and barbecues. Mom and dad take the cover off the pool, and we’re finally able to dip our toes into the water. As for us here at the UBlog, we stayed on top of all things San Diego Comic-Con (in between helpings of hot dogs and potato salad). The internet never sleeps, so neither do we.
Here’s a look at what you might have missed:
- Cancer Gets LOST wants to remind us they still have one ticket to the exclusive Wynonna Earp SDCC 2017 party. If you know someone who has beaten cancer and also loves Wynonna Earp, please get in touch with Cancer Gets LOST, so they can send them to San Diego.
Earpers! We have 1 ticket to exclusive #WynonnaEarp #SDCC party we'd like to give to a cancer survivor. Pls let us know if you know anyone 💜 pic.twitter.com/TWj9oTAALG
— Cancer Gets Lost (@CancerGetsLOST) May 30, 2017
- If you think we’ve been busy, you should see what artist Camilla d’Errico has been up to. Over the long weekend, she posted her Pikachu work-in-progress for her “Summer Safari” series she will have available at SDCC 2017. Later, she posted her list of scheduled cons, which included SDCC 2017, of course. She also showed us her new book, Femina and Fauna, which she will debut at SDCC 2017. Finally, she showed us more of her Rainbow Lion from her “Summer Safari” series. Does she ever sleep?
Who’s that #Pokemon? 😆 #Pikachu joined the other animals in my Surreal Safari series for #SDCC! Can’t wait to debut them @ my booth 4723 😀❤ pic.twitter.com/Ut0DWjz450
— helmetgirl (@Helmetgirl) May 27, 2017
Scheduled events I'm attending part 1: ❤Roma Cartoon Festival June 23-25, 💙San Diego Comic Con July 19-23, & 💚Cat Con Pasadena August 12-13 pic.twitter.com/me8DoAbmbu
— helmetgirl (@Helmetgirl) May 29, 2017
Oh my gosh look what just arrived in the mail! my advanced copy of my new #artbook with @DarkHorseComics 😍💞 can't wait to debut at SDCC! pic.twitter.com/goGKMsV4BB
— helmetgirl (@Helmetgirl) May 29, 2017
Nothing like painting a rainbow lion to get the day started 😙🦁🌈 can't wait to debut him at #sdcc pic.twitter.com/QJq42g7J2M
— helmetgirl (@Helmetgirl) May 30, 2017
- Our good friend and local artist Patrick Ballesteros gave us a sneak peek at some of the buttons he will have for his SDCC 2017 scavenger hunt. He wants us to stay tuned for details, and we gladly will.
Sneak peek at some buttons I'm working on for a scavenger hunt @Comic_Con with a few buddies. Stay tuned for more details! #SDCC pic.twitter.com/ngOSd8J1VL
— Patrick Ballesteros SDCC DD-08 (@PatrickBallest) May 28, 2017
- If you saw NECA’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles exclusive announcement, and chances are you did, you’re asking how you can get a hold of these if you’re not going to SDCC. You may not have to resort to eBay just yet. NECA announced that they will make a limited quantity available for pre-order for non-attendees. These pre-orders will ship the week of San Diego Comic-Con, so it’ll kind of be like you’re there.
limited quantities for pre-order for non-attendees on sale in a few weeks that will ship during SDCC https://t.co/LeR6fuNG7t
— NECA (@NECA_TOYS) May 30, 2017
- Camilla d’Errico hasn’t been the only busy bee we’ve seen lately. Ken Penders announced that we can find his artwork on the cover of Elliot Maggin’s SDCC edition of his new Superman novel. It will only be sold at SDCC this year, and Ken tweeted that he will be happy to sign it for whomever is interested. The original artwork for the cover will also go up for auction with the lucky winner announced on July 23.
@maggin is releasing a special @Comic_Con edition of his Superman novel MIRACLE MONDAY featuring cover art by yours truly pic.twitter.com/TSSZoWLCuR
— Ken Penders (@KenPenders) May 30, 2017
This edition will only be sold at @Comic_Con this summer, and I'll be happy to sign free of charge for anyone who buys the book.
— Ken Penders (@KenPenders) May 30, 2017
The original cover painting will be put up for auction during @Comic_Con with the winner determined on the last day of the convention.
— Ken Penders (@KenPenders) May 30, 2017
- Outlander author Diana Gabaldon answered an eager fan’s tweet asking if she would be at SDCC this year with the rest of the Outlander cast with a resounding, “Very likely!” Looks like a good sign for Outlander fans.
Very likely! https://t.co/pXYqphJF4S
— Diana Gabaldon (@Writer_DG) May 27, 2017
- We here at the UBlog are getting very excited about The Ninjabot’s daily buttons for SDCC 2017. You may just see some blank, aluminum buttons, but we see endless possibilities. We’re excited to stop by Small Press Booth #L-08 to see what these possibilities, including a super-secret button, will be.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUso537hnEA/
- Disney artist James Silvani showed us some headshots he plans to have available for SDCC this year.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUnvoy-FanU/
- Artist Jessica Yambao showed us her Solange Knowles Mermaid Paper Doll she’ll have with her at SDCC 2017. Look for them in the Art Show in the Sails Pavilion.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUpFrnQhYKm/
- Author/publisher Hope Nicholson tweeted that she will definitely be on panels during SDCC 2017. Of course, she can’t give us details yet, but as soon as we know more, you’ll know.
https://twitter.com/HopeLNicholson/status/868554646641664000
- Bestselling author Alan “Sizzler” Kistler tweeted that it looks like he will once again be on an SDCC panel. We’re looking forward to the details.
https://twitter.com/SizzlerKistler/status/868559556330143744
- Cartoonist Dave Kellett tweeted that he expects to have a Drive panel at SDCC this year. Looks like it’s going to be a fun panel, so stay tuned for details.
Hey fun! Looks like San Diego Comic-Con is gonna have a DRIVE panel!
— Dave Kellett (@davekellett) May 26, 2017
- Dr. Andrea Letamendi tweeted that she will be hosting an SDCC panel on Batman, psychology, and mental health. Things don’t generally end well for psychiatrists in the Batman mythology (see Dr. Harlene Quinzell), so we wish her all the best.
Some good news! I will have a panel at San Diego Comic-Con all about Batman, psychology and mental health! Me right now: pic.twitter.com/YCcwK8M88r
— Dr. Drea | Psychologist (@ArkhamAsylumDoc) May 26, 2017
- Juan Muniz informed us via Instagram that he is bringing his Ninobuni team to SDCC this year in their very own corner booth. We don’t know which corner yet, but as soon as we know, you’ll know.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUmYJwblBwN/
- Local Poway artist Scott Hattox showed us a piece of his Imperial Walker set he’s working on for SDCC 2017. He’ll have the whole set with him at Booth #1829.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUoRb25BOoI/
- Tim Drake tweeted that his podcast, On the Mic, will be live from SDCC 2017 for the third year in a row on July 20 at 4PM PT in the San Diego Library Auditorium. Guests are still up in the air, so keep an eye on us for more info.
https://twitter.com/timdrake/status/869230561352499201
- Illustrator Sean Forney took to Twitter to show us a very early work-in-progress for a Werewolf piece he’s working on for SDCC 2017.
Working on a new #Werewolf piece for #SDCC #SDCC2017 pic.twitter.com/gX7YIiDnqv
— Sean Forney at C2E2 O-6 (@SeanForneyArt) May 30, 2017
- Tom Hodges and Katie Cook (Katie Can Draw) teamed up for antiis comics and will both be at antiis’ booth at SDCC with Katie’s interpretation of Midknight and BORIS enamel pins. They’ll also have Issue #2 of Midknight with them.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUsNXiwjbj9/
Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments, drop us a line, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con.
