Boston Comic-Con

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..TIM SALE..
The BOSTON COMIC CON is very happy to welcome TIM SALE - An American Eisner award winning comic book artist well known for his "storytelling" collaboration with writer Jeph Loeb on numerous single issue comics and longer graphic novels featuring BATMAN, SUPERMAN, GRENDEL DAREDEVIL, CATWOMAN and HULK His work features dramatic use of light and shadow, and he has challenged the traditional conceptions of BATMAN and SUPERMAN - and their villainous adversaries - in such longer works as BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN and SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS. Tim has earned a wide following for his sometime unique take on superheroes. Tim will be appearing both days, so come on down and say hi!

..BILL SIENKIEWICZ..
BCC welcomes BILL SIENKIEWICZ to BOSTON - Emmy nominated and Eisner award winning artist - best known for revamping the style of comic and graphic novel illustration from 1980 onward, most notably with MARVEL comics, ELEKTRA ASSASSIN, MOON KNIGHT, NEW MUTANTS and his acclaimed graphic novel STRAY TOASTERS. A classically trained painter, Bill's renderings incorporate abstract and expressionist influences and any combination of oil painting, acrylics, watercolor, mixed-media collage and mimeograph; previously unheard of in comics. Sienkiewicz won a 1987 KIRBY award for best artist for ELEKTRA ASSASSIN and a 2004 EISNER award for best anthology for his role in SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS written by Neill Gaiman. Stop by and see why his artwork has earned him an international reputation and cult status across media industries.

..HERB TRIMPE..
Living legend HERB TRIMPE come to BOSTON COMIC CON - In the 1960's, during the period known as the Silver Age of Comics, Trimpe was assigned to what became his signature character, the HULK - he went on to draw the charcater for virtually unbroken run of over 8 years. As a MARVEL mainstay, Herb would draw nearly every starring character along with THE TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE and SHOGUN WARRIORS. He's most famously credited with the co-creation of the Marvel comic character " WOLVERINE " who later became a breakout star of the X-MEN. Stop by and meet this comic legend appearing both days at the show.

..KHOI PHAM..
The BCC is proud to bring to the city KHOI PHAM, one of MARVEL COMICS' finest artists; A superstar who is considered to be one of Marvel's "YOUNG GUNS. From X-FACTOR to the INCREDIBLE HERCULES to his whirlwind run on the SECRET INVASION flashback chapters of MIGHTY AVENGERS - it is hard to believe that Khoi has had no formal training! - Come meet this artist whose career in the comic field may have come quick, but by no means will it be a short one. Welcome to Boston, KHOI PHAM

..CLIFF CHIANG..
BOSTON COMIC CON welcomes CLIFF CHIANG to our growing list of talented artists. A Harvard graduate, Cliff was formerly an assistant editor at DC COMICS before he made the leap to freelance illustrator. In his time as an artist, he has drawn such diverse characters as BATMAN, THE SPECTRE, RED SONJA, GRENDEL, SWAMP THING and WONDER WOMAN -Cliff recently illustrates the GREEN ARROW / BLACK CANARY series for DC Comics. Cliff is currently working on a graphic adaptation of Neil Young’s GREENDALE-. A FAN FVORITE ! -He will be appearing both days!

..GEOF DARROW..
BCC welcomes comic artist and designer GEOF DARROW! Winner of three EISNER awards- his first which he shared with Frank Miller for HARD BOILED, his second in 1996 for BIG GUY AND RUST THE BOY ROBOT and his most recent ( 2006 ) for his self - penned series SHAOLIN COWBOY, featuring Geof''s trademark ultra-violence, irony and meticulous level of detail. Darrow was also credited as 'Conceptual Designer ' on all three MATRIX movies showcasing his visual style. A true talent not to be missed.

..DAVID MACK..
DAVID MACK is considered by many to be a creative dynamo in the comics industry, unleashing ground breaking work on books such as DAREDEVIL and his creator owned KABUKI -With over 12 years spent professionally in the comics industry and more graphic novels than you can count, MACK has grown a large fan base and gained acclaim from all over the world. In addition to his comic work DAVID MACK has written a treatment for a "KABUKI" film - BCC welcomes this innovative talent.

..STEPHANE ROUX..
Making a trip across the Atlantic to showcase his talent at the BOSTON COMIC CON - STEPHANE ROUX is a HOT French comic book artist who is known mostly for his cover work for MARVEL, DC and SEMIC comics. He has worked on such titles as WITCHBLADE: BLOODOATH as well as SIBILA and STRANGERS in the SEMIC pocket publications-His most recent works have included cover artist on BIRDS OF PREY, and COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS for DC comics. Let’s show this continent hopper what a real AMERICAN comic show is like!

..MIKE McKONE..
MIKE McKONE has penciled many titles including JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA and JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL and PUNISHER WAR ZONE for MARVEL COMICS.- However it was his work of Marvel's EXILES which brought him instant attention, and led him to work on DC's TEEN TITANS and Marvel's FANTASTIC FOUR. - His most recent credits include AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and is working on covers for DEADPOOL: SUICIDE KINGS and PUNISHER.

..JIM CALAFIORE..
One of the breakout stars from the 1990s, JIM CALAFIORE gained notoriety with Valiant's X-O: MAN-O-WAR and ARMORINES. Following his time with Valiant, Calafiore moved over to MARVEL taking his "metallic" style to IRON MAN. After a long stint on DC's AQUAMAN with writer Peter David, he returned to the "House of Ideas" as the co-penciller on the reality hopping series EXILES. -This DC exclusive artist is currently illustrating the darker side of Gotham City and BATMAN'S rouges in the GOTHAM UNDERGROUND mini series.

..ERIC CANETE..
ERIC CANETE got his professional start working in animation when he was just a 17-year old kid - not even out of high school yet! Eric has done storyboards, backgrounds and designs for shows like JUSTICE LEAGUE, TEEN TITANS and THE LEGION OF SUPER HEROES. His full time job is with CARTOON NETWORK on the re-launched BEN 10. Along with his animation work he continues with his first love - COMICS!. Check out his IRON MAN: ENTER THE MANDARIN series for Marvel with those funky art deco covers and his run on the END LEAGUE from Dark Horse comics. View his ultra cool web site for more on ERIC CANETE.