GARDEN STATE COMIC FEST JULY 9-10TH WITH SPECIAL GUEST KEVIN EASTMAN

[gscomicfest]

GSCF is proud to welcome writer Scott Lobdell to Garden State Comic Fest.
In the 1990s Scott became known for his work on Marvel Comics' X-Men-related titles, specifically Uncanny X-Men, the main title itself, and the spin-off series that he conceived with artist Chris Bachalo, Generation X. He wrote the first 28 issues of Generation X, and at one point was writing both main X-Men titles for a lengthy run. He also had runs with the Excalibur and X-Factor titles. Scott was the primary creative force behind most of the major X-title related storylines, especially the major cross-overs, throughout a majority of the 1990s, including "X-Cutioner's Song", "Fatal Attractions", "Phalanx Covenant", "Age of Apocalypse", the "Onslaught" saga, and "Operation: Zero Tolerance". He returned briefly to Marvel in 2001, to try and tie up loose ends he left behind and wrote one last storyline, dubbed "Eve of Destruction".
Many of the concepts and even characters created by Scott Lobdell and fellow X-Men writer Fabian Nicieza were used throughout the run of the popular 1990s X-Men: The Animated Series.
Lobdell had writing stints on Marvel's Daredevil, Alpha Flight and The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix mini-series with artist Gene Ha. He also wrote several of the first issues of the "Heroes Reborn" reboots of both Iron Man and Fantastic Four.
Lobdell was responsible for having the Marvel Comics character Northstar come out as a homosexual. While the character's orientation had been hinted at previously by other writers. Lobdell broke from this having Northstar out himself publicly as a gay superhero in order to bring attention to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Royalties from that issue were donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. He would later introduce the first new gay superhero of DC's New 52 relaunch, codenamed Bunker, to the Teen Titans lineup. This would be the most prominent gay character in the team's history since Hero Cruz joined Titans LA.
In 2011, Lobdell took on the writing duties for Red Hood and the Outlaws, which debuted as part of DC Comics' company-wide title re-launch, The New 52.and a new Teen Titans comic starring Red Robin, Superboy, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash and three new characters. His run on Teen Titans ended with Volume 4 Issue 30, the series was relaunched soon afterwards with writer Will Pfeifer and art provided by Kenneth Rocafort. The team now comprises Red Robin, Wonder Girl, Bunker and new members Raven and Beastboy.

[gscomicfest]

One of the great things about Garden State Comic Fest is we are a comic convention that actually has COMICS!!! You will get the chance to explore over 30 comic vendors covering everything from Golden Age to Modern! From perfect key issues to fillers to complete a run. Or maybe that book you had as a kid and just want to read again. It will be here! From world renowned dealers like Metropolis Comics & Collectibles to your favorite local shop, They will be here! So get your lists ready as GSCF will be a comic lovers paradise!
Last year GSCF had both a Action #1 and Detective #27 on display at the Metropolis Booth. It was the 1st time in over 20 years these books could be seen together at a Jersey show .
What will you see this year??

TICKETS ARE GOING FAST!!
www.GardenStateComicFest.com

[gscomicfest]

GSCF is proud to announce we will be holding a Charity Art Auction Saturday July 9th in the Lake Placid Room at Garden State Comic Fest!
The auction will benefit Shelter Love Events with all proceeds going to this amazing charity that helps raise money for animal shelters and pet rescues throughout NJ and NY. The auction will be hosted by John Paul!
We will have a number of amazing pieces of original art and lithographs going on the block including work from Neil D Vokes, Greg Hildebrandt, Christopher Ivy, Fernando Ruiz, Sean Von Gorman, and Kevin B. Eastman to name a few!!!
One special piece is a legendary Avengers Jam Piece that was fiinally completed and is shown below:
Iron Man by Jimmy Cheung
Wasp by David Finch
Thor by Walter Simonson
Hulk by Rich Buckler
Captain America by George Pérez
Hawkeye by Joe Staton
Black Widow by Greg Hildebrandt
Ant-Man by Neal Adams
and Nick Fury by Jim Steranko
If anyone would like to see any of the pieces being auctioned off they can be viewed all day Saturday at the Shelter Love Events table in the lobby of GSCF!

[gscomicfest]

In only 2 days GSCF will be here!!
We would like to thank everyone for their support and look forward to seeing you all this weekend!!

With guests including Kevin Eastman, Greg Hildebrandt, Jim Steranko, Tom Mandrake, Jan Duursema, Walter and Louise Simonson, Tom Palmer, Rags Morales, Lee Weeks, Adam Kubert, Rudy Nebres, Brian Pulido, Ashley Witter, Kristen Gudsnuk, Diana Leto, Charles Paul Wilson III, Tom Raney, Jim Calafiore, Joe Staton, Alex Saviuk, and so many more. Plus CGC, Metropolis Collectibles, Daves American Comics, Zapp, Dewey's, Eastside Mags, Fat Moose, Absolute Comics and Statues, Cooper Age Kids and so many more. This will be the event to remember in NJ!

Get your tickets now at www.GardenStateComicFest.com

See you all this weekend!!

[gscomicfest]

We want to thank everyone who came out to Garden State Comic Fest and made this weekend so special!! We want to thank all the vendors, artists, volunteer staff, and of course every single attendee and fan. Without all of you GSCF would not be here. We will be getting pictures up soon and of course our new dates that were in the program!!! smile emoticon
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!