It’s finally here: the schedule for Buffalo Comic Con!

Friday 10/24 (4:00 - 7:00) Opening reception featuring Spain Rodriguez held at the Poetry/Rare Book Room at University at Buffalo. This is free and open to the public (18+ years old)

Saturday 10/24, Workshops **taking place at Central Library in the Central Meeting Room**

• 10:00 - 11:00 Crawl, Walk, Run, and Fly - Join a panel of local artists for a basic overview of how a comic book is made, from concept to final product.
• 11:00 - 12:00 Indie Comics and Self-Publishing - Featuring artist Jason Youngbluth
• 12:00 - 1:00 Character Design Workshop - Cartoonist Jason Little will lead participants through the entire process of character creation. Great for advanced students, but beginners can benefit as well!
• 1:00 - 2:00 Author talk with Spain Rodriguez. Book signing to follow.
• 2:00 - 3:00 Join presenter Alex Simmons for tips and techniques for using comics in an educational setting.

Kids Comic Con Programs **taking place at Central Library in the West Room**

• 10:00 - 11:00 Drawing 101 for Kids
• 11:00 - 12:00 Hip Hop Hero!
• 12:00 - 1:00 Sci-Tech Heroes for Kids

Movies **taking place at the Central Library in the Ring of Knowledge**

• 10:00 - 11:30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)
• 11:40 - 1:00 Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (PG)
• 1:05 - 2:45 Coraline (PG)

Sunday 10/25 The traditional Buffalo Comic Con will take place at the Buffalo Marriott. This will feature a large number of artists (including Spain Rodriguez) and vendors in the traditional Comic-Con setting. Visit Queen City Books for information on the Marriott event.

We at Get Graphic! have a slew of events coming up for your enjoyment! All events are free and are open to the public!

March 28th, 2009: Author of American Splendor and Our Cancer Year Harvey Pekar will be presenting at the Central Library Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Following the talk, there will be a book signing.

April 4th, 2009: There will be a movie screening of Persepolis at the North Tonawanda Public Library along with discussion by Carine Mardorossian, an associate professor at the University at Buffalo English Department.    

April 18, 2009: There will be a movie screening of Persepolis at the Central Library Auditorium along with discussion by Carine Mardorossian. 

April 25, 2009: Author of Life Sucks and La Perdida, Jessica Abel will be presenting at the Central Library Auditorium at 1:00 p.m. Following her presentation, Jessica will be doing a book signing as well.

April 26, 2009: There will be a panel discussion called “From Idea to Reality: How to Bring Your Comics to Life” featuring our very special guests Jessica Abel, author; Calista Brill, editor at First Second Books; and Jason Little, author of web and print comics. The discussion will take place in the Ring of Knowledge at Central Library at 1:00 p.m.