The Early Word from HeroesCon
There is some exciting HeroesCon news this week! Show organizers shares their initial Indie Island list, which they indicate will continue to take shape over the coming weeks. Letting them explain...
Joining high-octane regulars like Roger Langridge, Danielle Corsetto, and Alec Longstreth are some high-profile guests from the vast world of webcomics:
Kate Beaton is the creator of the Hark! A Vagrant! webcomic, and one of the fastest rising stars in comics these days. I think she started doing it like, two years ago or something? These days she's ridiculously mobbed at conventions, to the point where I'll definitely need to think hard about where to seat her, so that her neighbors don't get huffy if her lines are in their way.
Anthony Clark probably wouldn't get huffy-he's a pretty sweet guy. PRETTY SWEET. He's also the man behind Nedroid comics, a web strip featuring the very understated (and impeccably well-written) hijinks of Beartato and Reginald. And some other guys. This is turning into one of my favorite comics lately, I'll admit. Here's one of my recent faves.Anthony is also the colorist on the comics of-
Christopher Hastings, who does the bizarrely, insanely popular Dr. McNinja comic. If I have my internet comical history right, I think Dr. McNinja was one of the early success stories in the world of online comics. We are delighted to be riding on the coattails of this success, signifying as it does that-by dint of Mr Hastings very presence in Indie Island-the whole darn thing is going to be one massive success.
And returning to HeroesCon is one of our most loyal and earliest adopters, Danielle Corsetto. She does the also preposterously popular webcomic Girls With Slingshots, a new book of which just came out, I do believe. I know she's been mailing them to her readers practically by the crateful.
But hold the phone, Sister Susan! Man cannot live by webcomics alone! Also new to our roster today are returning studs of the minicomics scene, including J. Chris Campbell (Attic Bugs, Zig Zag), Jason Horn(Ninjasaur), Joe Lambert (Sundays, also designed our righteous 2009 Indie Island shirt), Alec Longstreth (Phase 7) and Shannon Smith (Small Bible)! Whoa! 9 new names in one day-well, it is the holiday season after all. I'm super excited-this year's Indie Island is going to be the biggest and most diverse one yet, which is going to be great. For you.
ABOUT HEROES CONVENTION
The convention was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte's Heroes Aren't Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a "must" on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from every region of the country to the Charlotte Convention Center.
HeroesCon is also the home of Indie Island, a 10,000+ square foot section in the middle of the convention, dedicated to indie and alternative comics creators and publishers. Since its founding in 2005, Indie Island has quickly become one of the preeminent alternative comics gatherings in the country.
HEROESCON 2010 will take place on JUNE 4-6, 2010, and promises to be our biggest convention ever! For the most up-to-date information, check our blog, or sign up for the weekly Heroes Hotline newsletter. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
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