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 2009
Lakeland
Community College
Comics
Symposium
"The Genesis of Super"
April 4, 2009
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
2009 Comics Contest Winners Announced HERE
[ Lakeland Community College's Comics Symposium Site Available Here ]
First 100 Attendees received a complementary edition of The Funny Times!
The Lakeland Community College Comics Symposium is a jamboree of comic art enthusiasts in a region of graphic fiction abundance and steeped in comics history in which the general public and fans can hear from and discuss this unique art from with successful creators, industry professionals, and engaging symposia presenters. It is a festive environment that celebrates the Comic Art form in which those with an affinity to this unique expression can delight with other devotees.
Featured Guests Included:
- Justin Thompson: Illustrator, Charles Schulz's Creative Associates Studio; Creator, MythTickle
- Terri Libenson: Creator of The Pajama Diaries
- Mike Pawuk: Author, Graphic Novels: A Genre Guide to Comic Books, Manga, and More; Judge, 2009 Eisner Awards
- C.F. Payne: Professional Illustrator, Board Member - Illustrators Partnership of America
- Dr. Michael Bitz, Ed.D., Founder and Director of The Comic Book Project at Teachers College, Columbia University
- Brad Ricca: Filmmaker, Last Son and Member of the Siegel & Shuster Society
- Victor Dubina: USPS Corporate Communications and Harry Myers: USPS NE Ohio Customer Relations Manager
- Rashmi Rangnath:Staff Attorney, Public Knowledge
Additional Programming Hightlights Included:
- Illustrators workshop -- for all ages and level of talent!
- Screening excerpts of Superman/Cleveland documentary "Last Son"
- Lastest news from the Cleveland-based Siegel & Shuster Society
- Discussion on the controversial Congressional Orphan Works Act featuring both PRO and CON sides of the issue!
[ FULL SCHEDULE HERE ]
Join us for lunch!
You can join all the presenters and enjoy a convenient lunch buffet during the Symposium for only $12.
The menu will include:
- Trays of assorted wrap sandwiches: tuna, turkey & cheese, veggie, ham & cheese
- Chicken noodle soup& crackers
- Pasta salad
- Assorted cookies
- Canned beverages
Cost is only $12 per person. Tickets are available at the F&B Kiosk located at the Symposium.
(Must purchase lunch tickets before 10:30am!)
And see this year's entries in the one-of-a-kind Lakeland Community College COMICS CONTEST
Be sure to place your vote for the 2009 People's Choice Award!
Where:
Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio (Minutes from Downtown Cleveland)
(You can Mapquest driving directions to 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094)
What:
Annual, open-to-the-public event focussing on graphic fiction and comic strip writing.
Along with a Comics Contest for amateur creators.
Did you know that Ohio, particularly northeast Ohio, is a hotbed of comics and graphic fiction activity? Learn more about successful and legendary comics and graphic fiction creators from the area here.
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