SDCC 2009, the aftermath of Epicness!

And so... another Comic-con has come and gone. What a delightful time it was too! I saw many of my dear friends & colleagues [some whom I only knew online], connected with fans, and added to my collection of hyper cool convention stories.

It must be said, that the Archaia group is just amazing. I love all of those guys so much. Even with a restructuring, it's still the same family. From our creators, to our staff, to our lovable interns- there's so much to love!


I have to keep this brief due to the fact that writing is hard on the hands.

The panel I was on, was a surprising success! I wish there was video of the first half with Nick Tapalansky & Alex Eckman-Lawn [Awakening], Josh Fialkov [Tumor] , and myself [The God Machine], but sadly no one has found this yet. :(

After all of us we're done, Zachary Quinto and his production company “Before the Door Pictures,“ came on to present their 2 new books, Mr. Murder is Dead and Lucid. [Which they are doing with Archaia.]

After they presented their books it was time for Q&A... uh oh! ^_~
All questions were for Quinto and Co.... minus one. A dear sweetie, by the name of Kat, who is a fan of mine did the ballsy-est things I've ever seen. She did not ask “Before the Door” guys anything, but her question was pointed towards me! I had no earthly clue til that moment. I was floored! Mr. Stephen Christy [Archaia] encouraged me to come up and answer in front of everybody. This also happened to be the perfect opportunity to give Mr. Quinto my little print of Spock

SPOCK by =SpookyChan on deviantART

So before I took the question I gave the print, and turned to take the question. You can see it all here-
[I come in at about 4:40 mn]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70scvTkB1sA



Anyways, as you can tell I was very dorky. But no one said I was a good speaker, I just make pretty pictures and write stories away from the public. It was super cool to meet Mr. Quinto that way. [I adored him as Spock, since i'm a big Star Trek fan throughout, hence my answer.]

A big thanks to Kat for getting up there, and making my convention a memorable one! -You rock girl!
Other bits of news, me best matey, Mr. Patrick McEvoy did some interviews at SDCC for the incredible “Ninja Mountain Podcast”, which features yours truly, and featuring Steranko, Alex Eckman-Lawn, Dave Rodriguez, Mark Smylie, etc. Go listen to it! [pst! This link is a direct link to the show]
*also I apologize for being so giggly and inapt at talking... did I mention I don't get out much?

ALSO! The biggest announcement to come out of this trip, was to find out that OFFICIALLY my book, “The God Machine,” is coming out this October!

ORDER IT! [pretty, pretty, pretty please!!!!!]

THE GOD MACHINE- PreOrder by =SpookyChan on deviantART
[see image, and under it for more info]

More follow ups on this to come!


Last, but not LEAST!

DRAGON*CON!! Sept 4-7th! I'll be a guest. Come see me please!
Also I have 2 tickets for sale [both are for 4 days , @ $100 a piece] I need to sell these!!! I bought them before I knew i'd be a guest. :( If anybody is interested contact me at witchycrankypoo@gmail.com – I accept paypal. This is the going rate for tickets right now. But you'd be helping me out if you purchased them from me!

Thanks guys!!


I think that's it... I wish I could go into all the wonderful moments and all the incredible friends and talent I got to pal around with. But this will have to do.

Thanks to all who stopped by, bought a print, mini-comic, or just stopped by to chat!

Also, a few photos over at myspace.

Love you guys!

-Chan

SDCC, Bullet Points!

The Quick Run down!

San Diego Comic-con [July 23-26, San Diego, CA]
Con hours-
6-9 Weds , 9:30-7 Thurs-Sat, 9:30-5 Sun

I'll be at the Archaia booth #2635 - between the Image and Marvel booths!* [*click link for SDCC floor map & booth numbers.]

Archaia signing booth schedule [click link for image of schedule]


I'm on an Archaia panel with the Awakening boys [fabu Nick Tapalansky & amazing Alex Eckman-Lawn], The Killer's writer [Matz], and the new SPOCK [Zackery Quinto]!

5:30-6:30 Archaia: New Titles— Come hear about the great titles Archaia has in store, including Awakening (with writer Nick Tapalansky and artist Alex Eckman-Lawn), The Killer (with writer Matz), and The God Machine (with creator Chandra Free). Then: You've watched him for three seasons on NBC's Heroes playing Sylar and on the big screen as Spock in the new Star Trek movie, but what do actor Zachary Quinto and his colleagues at media production company Before the Door Pictures have to do with Archaia? Find out exclusively at this panel, which will feature Quinto, Corey Moosa and Neal Dodson of Before the Door Pictures, plus appearances by top-secret special guests with additional announcements! Room 5AB

Remember-
Sat.
5:30-6:30
Room 5AB
Sat. programing panels info



At the Archaia booth I will have The God Machine Mini-comic [exclusive content to this mini], prints, commissions, goodies[courtesy of DRD of Peoples Republic of Venture <3], and smiles. ;)



Also, Sullengrey Sacrifice #1 [Gajeway/Rausch/Berry], featuring interior colors by myself, will be at the Ape booth #2203 at #SDCC. Be sure to check that out!


See you all soon!!

-chan

My first SD Comic-con Panel + Archaia Booth + etc.

San Diego Comic-con [July 23-26, San Diego, CA]
Con hours-
6-9 Weds , 9:30-7 Thurs-Sat, 9:30-5 Sun

As all of you know, I'll be at SDCC this year. And i'll be at the Archaia booth #2635 - between the Image and Marvel booths!* [*click link for SDCC floor map & booth numbers.]


Also, for the first time ever, I'm on an Archaia panel with the Awakening boys, The Killer's writer, and the new SPOCK!?!? [I kid you not!]

5:30-6:30 Archaia: New Titles— Come hear about the great titles Archaia has in store, including Awakening (with writer Nick Tapalansky and artist Alex Eckman-Lawn), The Killer (with writer Matz), and The God Machine (with creator Chandra Free). Then: You've watched him for three seasons on NBC's Heroes playing Sylar and on the big screen as Spock in the new Star Trek movie, but what do actor Zachary Quinto and his colleagues at media production company Before the Door Pictures have to do with Archaia? Find out exclusively at this panel, which will feature Quinto, Corey Moosa and Neal Dodson of Before the Door Pictures, plus appearances by top-secret special guests with additional announcements! Room 5AB

Remember-
Sat.
5:30-6:30
Room 5AB
Sat. programing panels info

Exciting no? [least i'm super excited!!! And scared... never done a panel before.. let alone.. at SDCC!!]


To let you guys know, the mini-comic/ash-can of the God Machine stand alone story is printed! Me and my husband have numbered them all. <3



Come and get 'em!!! =D


Also.. there are rumors I might have something special at this con as well... BUT it may NOT happen, so i don't want to get anybody's hopes up... if it does happen, you'll all be in for a treat!!!

As usual i'll be doing simple commissions, i'll have prints and other goodies [courtesy of DRD of Peoples Republic of Venture <3] for you guys to get!

If there is any particular piece of art you'd like to see as a print, let me know. I make prints this Friday!



-chan


p.s.[sorry for any redundancies in this entry]

Sullengrey, SDCC & Dragon*con!!!

First off, remember me talking about being the colorist on Sullengrey?
Well finally the issue with my colors on the interiors is finally coming out-

SULLENGREY: SACRIFICE #1
64pgs
published by Ape Entertainment
pre-order from your local comic retailer using the code JUL09 0664


_{[COVER - lines by Drew Rausch, colors by Drew Berry.]}

Written by Jocelyn Gajeway
Art by Drew Rausch
Colors by Chandra Free
Cover by Drew Rausch and Drew Berry


PREVIEW EDITION OF FIRST 30 PAGES HERE!!! [pssst! check out the posters in the backgrounds- i threw in lots of Easter egg types of things. I put a lot of work into those details no one will ever really see.]


More details/updates can be found over at Sullengrey.com

and i hear there might be a advance copy of it at San Diego comic-con...



speaking of San Diego....




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San Diego Comic-con [July 23-26, San Diego, CA]

I will be at San Diego Comic-con this year at the Archaia [Studios Press] table.
---I'm hoping to have an ash-can [aka mini-comic] out for this convention [which is a stand alone, in cannon, God Machine NEW story too! Also limited run, and numbered.], i'll also be doing simple commissions, i'll have prints and other goodies [courtesy of DRD of Peoples Republic of Venture <3] for you guys to get!

If there is any particular piece of art you'd like to see as a print, let me know. I make prints probably in the next 2 weeks.


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Dragon*con [Sept. 4-7, Atlanta, GA]

So for the first time ever, yours truly will have a table at Dragon*con! So if you miss me at SDCC, be sure to see me on the East coast. :)
Also, same as SDCC, i'll have the ash-can, prints, commissions, and goodies!!! And who knows.. maybe i might just finally have The God Machine as well- [this, i'm attempting to make happen... no promises...]



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More details on table numbers later-
Time to go back to breaking my hands on the Ash-can...! ;)

Lot's o love!
[hope to see you guys at the cons!]


-chan