He is the cocreator along with greg rucka of the comic book series stumptown, as well as an executive producer of abcs stumptown tv series. Jul 23, 2007 the portland comic book convention and the stumptown comic fest, among other events, have contributed greatly to the comics scene. Such as articles about financing your hobby or starting a comic book business online. The line speaks volumes with how little it actually says. Our newest posts megacon cancels june show and announces new limited show for halloween. About stumptown comics the stumptown comics fest was started almost on a whim in 2004 by a small group of portlandarea cartoonists lamenting the lack of local convention style outlets. Final attendance figures werent yet available by press time, but around. The annual stumptown comics fest, the largest comics convention in the pacific northwest dedicated primarily to the artists and publishers who make everyones favorite comics.
Things from another world may 1 free comic book day tfaw hollywood location 43 ne sandy blvd. Stumptown comics fest celebrates 10th anniversary this. Sep 16, 2019 the cast and crew of abcs new crime drama stumptown, based on greg ruckas eisner awardnominated comic book series, discuss the development of the series, changes from the source material, and. In the model of the alternative press expo and the small press expo, stumptown was a forum for artists, writers and publishers of comic art in its various forms to expose the public to comics not typically accessible through normal commercial channels. Posts about stumptown comic con written by borgeditor. While there were certainly other comic book shows in town, there werent any that gave much attention to the artists themselves. This years event features guests from portlands talentrich. Dex is the proprietor of stumptown investigations, and a fairly talented p. May 22, 2020 convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. The rose city comic con started in 2012, with its second event coproduced, cofunded, and coorganized by emerald city comicon, the largest annual pacific northwest comic book convention held in seattle, washington portlands arch nemesis. Stumptown in particular, although one of the newest events in the city, seems poised to contribute a great deal while still maintaining its independent roots the festival and city are known for. On april 1617, portland will host the annual stumptown comic book festival, a creatorcentric comic book convention. Cobie smulders addresses characters bisexuality comiccon. The first year was a crazy roadtripping adventure with three of my local vancouver comic buddies.
Stumptown comics foundation teams with wordstock book fair cbr. While our primary focus is that of comics, comic creators, and the creative process, rose city comic con also provides its attendees with access to gaming, scifi. Abcs stumptown will have presence at san diego comiccon 2019. Based on the oni press comic book of the same name from writer greg rucka and artist matthew southworth, stumptown follows dex parios cobie smulders. Prior to being renamed for one of the local milling families, guerneville was called stumptown for the. On the eve of the premier of abcs new series, stumptown, based on the oni press comic book series by greg rucka, matthew southworth and justin greenwood, the portland based publisher hosts a panel of writers, artists and more working in crime fiction. On november 8th and 9th at the portland convention center, the stumptown comics foundation will join forces with the wordstock book fair to raise further awareness about the changing role of visual narratives in education and pop culture. Stumptown comics foundation teams with wordstock book fair. One of the main reasons to go to comic book conventions is to see your favorite comic book creators. Special guests include colleen coover, phil foglio. Artist matthew southworth signs stumptown at comics place on saturday, february 8, 2020 from 2 pm 6 pm. The stumptown comics fest was started almost on a whim in 2004 by a small group of portlandarea cartoonists lamenting the lack of local conventionstyle outlets. Megacon cancels june show and announces new limited show for halloween.
Matthew southworth is a comics artist, musician, and writer based in seattle. Winners will be announced at the award show put on at this summers huge comiccon international convention in san diego. It took a little getting used to, but once i figured out how to navigate the narrow aisles, it became less overwhelming. The portland comic book convention and the stumptown comic fest, among other events, have contributed greatly to the comics scene. Sep 14, 2019 the first episode of stumptown will be screened at 3. Saturday arrive at the fest at 10am to get volunteer badge and schmooze a bit. At san diego comiccon 2019, rucka said that the comic is the comic, while bernad added that the pilot deviates from the graphic novel, but the series keeps.
Portland, oregons sixth annual stumptown comics fest, held april 18 and 19, was a raging success by almost all accounts. About stumptown comics the stumptown comics fest was started almost on a whim in 2004 by a small group of portlandarea cartoonists lamenting the lack of local conventionstyle outlets. Stumptown, the upcoming abc series based on the oni press graphic novel by greg rucka and matthew southworth, looks to be making the. Professional comic book writers and artists and especially the combination writerartist most likely have all heard of the 24hour comic challenge, but not everyone has given it a try. Stumptown, the acclaimed series based on greg rucka, matthew southworth, and justin greenwoods comic books, has been renewed for a second season, abc announced yesterday. Portland strives to make this fest the biggest and best yet, with a guest list reflecting the diverse nature of comics and cartooning.
Booths were packed like sardines into the event spaceit was a veritable comic bookfilled labyrinth. Stumptown comics fest april 24 25 doubletree hotel ne multnomah portland, or 97232. While there were certainly other comic book shows in town, there werent any. We also feature articles about the financial side of the hobby. We have dozens of articles about comics and other related toys and media. Short notice i am going to be in portland this weekend for the indie convention stumptown. Dark horse, oni press, and top shelf were just a few of the companies that filled the room at the oregon convention center. The cast will be signing the poster at the abc booth at san diego comiccon on thursday, july 18. Stumptown comics the largest comic inventory in missouri. Best indie comic book convention by erik henriksen. Cobie smulders, michael ealy, cole sibus, adrian martinez, and tantoo cardinal from stumptown at san diego comiccon 2019, w. Stumptown is a name or nickname that has been applied to several places in the united states listed alphabetically by state. Aug 01, 2019 based on the oni press comic book of the same name from writer greg rucka and artist matthew southworth, stumptown follows dex parios cobie smulders an unapologetically sharpwitted army. Unfortunately, shes less adept at throwing dice than solving cases.
Guerneville, california the site of an ancient coast redwood forest, much of which was logged for the rebuilding of san francisco after the 1906 earthquake and fire. Stumptowncomics offers our visitors a website that is fully about comic books and other entertainment mediums. Stumptown spotlights female veterans, indigenous women. Saturday at the rose city comic con at the oregon convention center. Let other socalled comic conventions be engulfed by pop culture the stumptown comics fest celebrates comic artists and creators. Stumptown is an american comic book limited series and later ongoing, written by greg rucka with art by matthew southworth. Based on the stumptown graphic novel, abcs new drama series follows dex parios cobie smulders, a strong, assertive, and sharpwitted army veteran with a complicated love life, a gambling debt, and a brother to take care of in portland, oregon. Greg rucka on his stumptown comics becoming a tv show, which.
Stumptown cast on bringing the gritty crime comic to tv comic. In the model of the alternative press expo and the. Tcaf the toronto comics arts festival may 8 9 toronto reference library 789 yonge st. Ruckas newest graphic novel stumptown, drawn by matthew southworth, contains one of my favorite lines that rucka has ever written. He has worked for marvel, dc, and dark horse comics and was the lead vocalist and guitarist of the seattle rock band the capillaries. Stumptown cast on bringing the gritty crime comic to tv comic con 2019. Stumptown is a new abc series inspired by the portlandset graphic novels written by greg rucka. The eisners are basically the comic book equivalent of the film industrys academy awards, tvs emmy awards, musics grammy awards, and theaters tony awards, so it deserves a closer look. The first episode of abcs stumptown will screen at rose city comic con saturday, followed by a questionandanswer session featuring. Aug 23, 2014 comic heroine dex parios tries to woo her way out of the trunk of a car in this scene drawn by matthew southworth in the stumptown comic book. Southworth will be featured guest at a comic book swap meet in chimacum on saturday. Dec 17, 20 according to a press release, stumptown will be moving its panel programming and the annual stumptown comic arts awards to rose city comic con in september while the groups board of directors. Check it out stumptown this is my second time going.
Her military intelligence skills make her a great p. Comic heroine dex parios tries to woo her way out of the trunk of a car in this scene drawn by matthew southworth in the stumptown comic book. Cobie smulders compares training for stumptown and avengers. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Rose city comic con portlands premier popculture event. Greg rucka on his stumptown comics becoming a tv show. Both neil gaiman sandman and kevin eastman teenage mutant ninja turtles tried it, but didnt complete it in time. Sep 16, 2019 stumptown is based on ruckas comic book and centers on dex parios cobie smulders, a private investigator in portland with a messy personal life and a penchant for complicated cases. Jul 25, 2017 gravitas ventures 24 hour comic follows an event hosted at my old local comic book shop, things from another world, in portland, oregon. The first episode of stumptown will be screened at 3. Cobie smulders has moved on from the marvel cinematic universe for now to shoot stumptown, a liveaction adaptation of the independent comic from greg rucka and matthew southworth.
Greg ruckas graphic novel stumptown is headed to abc but there are. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. According to a press release, stumptown will be moving its panel programming and the annual stumptown comic arts awards to rose city comic con. Writers, artists, inkers, colorists, and more are at the convention on hand to sign autographs, make sketches, chat, and discuss comic books. The cast and crew of abcs new crime drama stumptown, based on greg ruckas eisner awardnominated comic book series, discuss the development. Based on the oni press comic book of the same name from writer greg rucka and artist matthew southworth, stumptown follows dex parios cobie smulders an unapologetically sharpwitted army. The first series launched by oni press on november 4, 2009 and ran for four issues. Read stumptown 2016 comic online free and high quality.
Stumptown comics fest was a comic book convention, held annually in portland, oregon from 200420. Early in the book as dex parios, a portland, oregon private investigator with a small gambling problem, is given a job. It is a great way to get into the mind of your creators and see what makes them tick. Based on the stumptown graphic novel, abcs new drama series follows dex parios cobie smulders, a strong, assertive, and sharpwitted.
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