Livio Ramondelli to Attend Middle-East Film and Comic-Con 2015

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his work as an illustrator has been used in advertising and publishing but it is for his work in the field of comics that he is best known. Illustrating for books such as Transformers, The X-Men, Spider-Man and Venom with such acclaimed writers as Larry Hama, Peter David and Ralph Macchio has gained him a devoted fan base. Further work includes character and environment design and animated movie production for the TV and Video Games industries. Story boarding for the film Wing Commander and design and concept work on games The Mummy, Gunlok, Jesse James: Gunfighter, Delta Force, Largo Winch and Dredd v Death have created a presence within the computer games industry.

RhA wrote:Ha! Now let's see if I can get him to draw a pissed-off Galvatron.

East Coast Comicon wrote:During a 20-year career in the comic book industry, mostly at Marvel Comics, Bob Budiansky worked as an editor, illustrator, and writer. Although he edited titles like Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four, was the regular penciler on Ghost Rider for more than a year, and even created and wrote his own series, Sleepwalker, Bob is perhaps best known for the work he did on The Transformers.

Bob was the editor on the very first Transfomers mini-series in 1984. He followed up that hugely successful four-issue intro by scripting most of the next 50-plus issues of the monthly Transformers comic book. He also named, created character profiles of, and wrote Hasbro packaging copy for approximately 250 Transformers during the first six years of the brand’s existence, and developed story treatments as Hasbro introduced new lines of Transformers. And occasionally he even penciled a Transformers comic book cover or two.

Bob is no longer active in the comic book industry, but still produces art commissions based on his comic book work.
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Spend Wonder Con With IDW!
Announcements, Signings, And Exclusives Head To Anaheim

San Diego, CA (April 2, 2015) – Join IDW this weekend in Anaheim as we head to the fan-favorite convention, Wonder Con! Taking place in the Anaheim Convention Center from April 3rd – April 5th, IDW and Top Shelf can be found at Booth #509. The fun begins at the booth on Friday with signings, freebies, and exclusive variants you won’t want to miss out on!

Available exclusively at the IDW booth, the most outrageous convention exclusive of the year, Jem & The Holograms #1 variant cover by Amy Mebberson! The cover can be purchased for $5, limit 3 per customer. And fans of IDW’s Artist’s Editions won’t want to miss the debut of Jack Kirby’s Mister Miracle Artist’s Edition variant, featuring an all-new penciled cover! These will be available all weekend long for $125, limit 2 per customer.

Friday April 3rd

1:00 – 2:00 Transformers – Mairghread Scott
2:00 – 3:00 The Bigger Bang – D.J. Kirkbride
4:00 – 5:00 Orphan Black – Jody Houser, Cat Staggs
5:00 – 6:00 Star Trek/ Planet of the Apes – Scott Tipton, David Tipton
6:00 – 7:00 Godzilla: Cataclysm – Cullen Bunn

Saturday April 4th

10:00 – 12:00 Edward Scissorhands – Drew Rausch
12:00 – 1:00 Star Trek – Mike Johnson, Tony Shasteen
1: 00 ­– 2:00 Godzilla: Rulers of Earth – Chris Mowry
2:00 – 3:00 Zombies vs. Robots, The October Faction – Steve Niles, Anthony Diecidue
2:15 – 3:15 Orphan Black – Graeme Manson, Jody Houser, Cat Staggs
3:00 – 4:00 V-Wars – Jonathan Maberry

Sunday April 5th

11:00 – 12:00 Star Trek/ Planet of the Apes – Scott Tipton, David Tipton
12:00 – 1:00 The Crow – Kevin Colden
1:00 – 2:00 Transformers – Mairghread Scott, Livio Ramondelli
2:00 – 3:00 Jem & The Holograms – Amy Mebberson
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)

And join us throughout the weekend at these panels!

IDW Publishing: Focus on Artist’s Editions Friday, 4/3, 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m., Room: 213

Join Artist’s Edition Guru and Special Projects Editor Scott Dunbier, as he lifts the veil back on secrecy surrounding upcoming Artist’s Editions! There will be announcements, special guests and a rumored special appearance from IDW President (and art lover) Greg Goldstein. This will be a big one. Just like the books!

IDW Publishing & Top Shelf Productions: An Independent Partnership, Friday, 4/3, 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m., Room: 213

The publishing world was rocked this year, with the news that IDW Publishing acquired Top Shelf Productions. Now, join Top Shelf Editor-in-Chief Chris Staros, IDW President Greg Goldstein and IDW Marketing VP Dirk Wood, for a spirited discussion of all things Top Shelf. Announcements, hi-jinx, sneak peeks at new projects, Q&A and more! Come find out what’s changing about your favorite Indy Publisher. Hint: Not much! More of the great groundbreaking projects you’ve come to expect from Top Shelf are on the way!

IDW Publishing: The Best Panel You’ll Ever Attend, Saturday, 4/4, 3:30p.m. - 4:30p.m., Room: 213

Join VP of Marketing Dirk Wood, IDW President Greg Goldstein, Senior Book Editor Justin Eisinger, Special Projects Editor Scott Dunbier, Editor Sarah Gaydos and a bevy of special guests for a wild presentation filled with announcements, sneak peeks and Q&A! Think you know what IDW is up to this year? You won’t REALLY know unless you’re in the room for this one!

IDW Publishing: Kids' Comics & More, Sunday, 4/5, 1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m., Room: 213

Bring the kids to this one! Come find out what’s happening this year for all your favorite all-ages titles: My Little Pony, Skylanders, Angry Birds, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Cartoon Network. Join IDW Editor Sarah Gaydos for sneak peeks at artwork, exciting announcements, but most importantly…Free Comics for everyone under 18!

So this Saturday, I’ll be signing at Blastoff Comics Fest at the Federal Bar & Grill in North Hollywood, California from 10am to 4pm. This is going to be a great event with tons of comics creators signing, food, music, a beer garden, and of course free comics!

Free Comic Book Day is my second favorite day of the year, which means it didn’t beat out Yule, but it’s still super awesome! And Blastoff Comics is making it even more awesome with this blowout event.

Even if you aren’t in the North Hollywood area, you should definitely look for a Free Comic Book Day event in your area.

Rated X wrote:If I had an connection to comics, I would go check him out since its only like an hour away. But honestly, Im not a comic guy. Im actually suprised to know theres still a comic book shop in south florida. Dont know of any in Miami.

Burn wrote:

Rated X wrote:If I had an connection to comics, I would go check him out since its only like an hour away. But honestly, Im not a comic guy. Im actually suprised to know theres still a comic book shop in south florida. Dont know of any in Miami.

Have you heard about this website called Google?

Rated X wrote:

Burn wrote:

Rated X wrote:If I had an connection to comics, I would go check him out since its only like an hour away. But honestly, Im not a comic guy. Im actually suprised to know theres still a comic book shop in south florida. Dont know of any in Miami.

Have you heard about this website called Google?

Most of the comic book shops, baseball card shops, vintage vinyl shops, and hobby shops closed years ago because they werent making enough money to cover the rent let alone make a profit. There are a few but not many.

Va'al wrote:

Rated X wrote:

Burn wrote:

Rated X wrote:If I had an connection to comics, I would go check him out since its only like an hour away. But honestly, Im not a comic guy. Im actually suprised to know theres still a comic book shop in south florida. Dont know of any in Miami.

Have you heard about this website called Google?

Most of the comic book shops, baseball card shops, vintage vinyl shops, and hobby shops closed years ago because they werent making enough money to cover the rent let alone make a profit. There are a few but not many.

The link provided above shows a minimum of ten shops. I count 5 in the Miami area, 14 between Fort Lauderdale and Leisure City (96 km, more or less). An extra two are listed as permanently closed in the Miami area.

By comparison, central London, UK, has four shops, one fewer than Miami.

Stores in Miami participating in the Free Comic Book Day initiative are the following (found via this):
Games of Gauntlet
Mac's Comics and Collectables
Korka Comics
Movie Stop Store
Superheroes Unlimited


No special Transformers events, but there is the issue #0 of the Robots in Disguise series as part of the free books on offer.

May 22-24, 2015. Puerto Rico Convention Center. The Biggest Entertainment event in the Caribbean... Comics, Toys, and more. Local and international exhibitors and artists. Video games, Tournaments, Cosplay, Conferences, Movie previews, special guests and more surprises.