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HEROES IS ON THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND!
THIS WEEKEND!
Shelton and the Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find crew are hitting the road for the
VIRGINIA VINTAGE COMICS AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW
Saturday, August 26
VIRGINIA VINTAGE COMICS AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW
Show Hours: 10AM-4PM
Admission: $3.00
Kids 12 & Under FREE
SALEM CIVIC CENTER
1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes – EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2024!
DISCOVERY PLACE SCIENCE
Media Contact: Sarah Wheat | swheat@discoveryplace.org
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes
Charlotte Run Extended!
Popular exhibition will be at Discovery Place Science
until January 1, 2024
CHARLOTTE, NC (August 17, 2023) – Discovery Place Science announces that it will extend the run of Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes through the end of the year. The last time to see this popular exhibition before it heads overseas will be New Year’s Day 2024.
“Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes has been our largest and most popular exhibition in years, and we are thrilled to announce its extended run to close out the year,” said Catherine Wilson Horne President & CEO of Discovery Place. “The exhibition has brought many new guests to our Museum, and it’s been wonderful sharing all that Discovery Place Science has to offer with them.”
More than 50,000 tickets to Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes were sold in the initial run of the exhibition, and nearly half of all Museum guests have chosen to upgrade their experience by visiting the exhibition. Guests have arrived from more than 40 states—from nearby South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee all the way to West Coast and even Alaska and Hawaii—to experience one of the most comprehensively sourced and thoroughly researched exhibitions devoted to the Marvel Universe.
With more than 300 original artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic costumes, props and original art, this exhibition has wowed longtime fans and Marvel novices alike with its visually stunning presentation spanning 12,000 square feet.
Discovery Place Science will also extend “Marvel After Hours,” on select Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. to spotlight Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes and offer flexible viewing hours.
For more information visit discoveryplace.org.
The exhibition tells Marvel’s story in comics, film and other media and commemorates 1939’s seminal Marvel Comics #1—the first-ever appearance of Marvel’s Super Heroes—as well as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This exhibition has drawn widespread acclaim from audiences and press alike.
“We are beyond thrilled to bring this incredible blockbuster exhibition to our community,” said Catherine Wilson Horne, President & CEO of Discovery Place. “This is Discovery Place Science’s first post-pandemic exhibition of this caliber, and it is a true showstopper. The title speaks for itself, and we can’t wait to welcome fans from Charlotte and beyond to experience Marvel like never before.”
“Our show begins with the origins of the Marvel Universe and moves through to the present day, giving a chance to see some of the rarest and most precious objects from the past 80 years of pop culture history and pointing toward the future with work from some of today’s foremost creators,” says curator Ben Saunders about the exhibition, which is produced by Semmel Exhibitions, Marvel Entertainment, and MoPOP.
Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes traces the story of the company and its influence on visual culture while also uncovering the narratives of individual characters such as Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Doctor Strange, giving insight into how Marvel has influenced and drawn inspiration from the ever-changing tides of popular culture; tracing how their stories have responded to historical events and addressed wider issues such as gender, race and mental illness; and honoring pioneering creators such as Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Steve Ditko, whose imagination made Marvel into the endlessly expansive fictional universes we know today.
“Marvel transformed the idea of the Super Hero in the 1960s—and beyond—by ratcheting up the visual spectacle, emotional dynamism and philosophical sophistication of the action-adventure comics genre,” says Brian Crosby, head of Marvel Themed Entertainment. “Marvel has always been a reflection of the world outside your own window and one of its most compelling messages has always been that anyone—regardless of race, religion or gender—can be a Super Hero.”
Breathtaking artifacts thrill collectors and casual fans alike, immersive set pieces and interactive installations bring the comic book world to life, and the visual aspects of the exhibition are accompanied by an immersive soundscape created by acclaimed composer Lorne Balfe. Visitors will enjoy the opportunity to travel through the mysterious mirror dimension of Doctor Strange; get up-close glimpses at concept sketches, props, and costumes from Marvel Studios blockbusters; pose for selfies alongside life-size representations of Black Panther, Spider-Man, and other characters; see the original art from some of Marvel’s most notable comics; and even step into Tony Stark’s lab to test the capabilities of the Iron Man armor for themselves.
The exhibition has been curated by an outstanding team that includes three scholars of comics – Benjamin Saunders, Matthew J. Smith and Randy Duncan, all of whom are university professors and experts in their field. Renowned comics writers and editors Annie Nocenti and Danny Fingeroth also contributed their time and knowledge to create a fully-formed picture of the Marvel phenomenon.
About Discovery Place Science
Discovery Place Science is the leading hub for science learning in the Carolinas—dedicated to the exchange of ideas, scientific exploration and creative expression to stimulate innovative problem-solving and learning. The Museum brings relevant, contemporary science to life through groundbreaking exhibitions, interactive educational programming and hands-on activities. Located in Uptown Charlotte at 301 N. Tryon Street, convenient parking is available in the Museum’s parking deck—the Carol Grotnes Belk Complex—at the corner of Sixth and Church streets. For more information about Discovery Place Science, call 704-372-6261, visit discoveryplace.org, or connect with Discovery Place Science on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
SNARLAGON TAKES OVER CHARLOTTE! IN-STORE SIGNING WITH ANDREW MACLEAN – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30!
ANDREW MACLEAN
AUTHOR, ARTIST & CREATOR OF “SNARLAGON”,
“HEADLOPPER”, & “APOCALYPTIGIRL”
IN-STORE SIGNING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
1PM-3PM & 5PM-7PM
Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find is honored to be the FIRST OFFICIAL STOP on the SNARLAGON ROAD TOUR, Wednesday, August 30!
Andrew will be signing from 1PM-3PM, and again from 5PM-7PM.
Click or scan the QR Code for more info about the SNARLAGON ROAD TOUR!
WHAT IS SNARLAGON?
From Andrew’s Website:
Snarlagon is a 48-page (approx.) graphic novella. It is my love letter to all the old kaiju movies that I absolutely adore. Packed with city-stomping kaiju action and high stakes human shenanigans, this creature feature satire is fun, quirky, and exciting! And it is only $10.
View the SNARLAGON Kickstarter HERE
Don’t forget to check out Andrew’s other creations ApocalyptiGirl, Headlopper, and the New “Godzilla: War For Humanity”!
#AndrewMacLean #SNARLAGON #SnarlagonRoadTour #HeadLopper #ApocalypticGirl #InStoreSigning #UnderTheWaterTower #ReadMoreComics
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE CONCERT EXPERIENCE AT THE BELK THEATER – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Blumenthal Performing Arts Present:
SPIDER-MAN:
Into the Spider-Verse
LIVE IN CONCERT!
Friday, September 1, 2023
The Belk Theater
130 North Tryon Street , Charlotte, NC 28202
704.372.1000
From The Blumenthal Website:
Featuring a soundtrack that blends symphonic orchestral music with hip-hop, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Live in Concert pairs a screening of the Academy Award®-winning animated film with live musicians and turntables featuring a DJ scratcher live on stage. Emmy® winner Daniel Pemberton composed a sprawling score of boundary-pushing original music that is complimented with song contributions by Post Malone, Lil Wayne, Jaden Smith, and Nicki Minaj. The hip-hop based score results in a sonic universe that is woven throughout the fabric of the film, supporting its themes of resilience and universal heroism.
READ MORE ABOUT THE EVENT, and the BELK THEATER HERE!
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Click the QR Code above to to book your tickets to this ONE-NIGHT ONLY EVENT, and use the Promo Code “COMICFAN” to get 25% the regular ticket price!
Tickets range from $29.50 – $89.50 before discount.
#SpiderMan #IntoTheSpiderVerse #IntoTheSpiderVerseInConcert #BlumenthalPerformingArts
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Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find.
HEROES HITS THE ROAD FOR TWO GREAT SHOWS THIS WEEKEND!
THIS WEEKEND!
Shelton and the Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find crew are hitting the road for two shows this weekend!
Saturday, August 19
VA Comicon
Show Hours: 11AM-4PM
Admission: General Admission – $12.00, VIP – $20.00,
Kids 12 & Under FREE
RICHMOND RACEWAY
600 E Laburnum Ave Richmond, VA 23222
Sunday, August 20
Raleigh Comic Book Show
Show Hours: 10AM-4PM
Admission: FREE
HILTON GARDEN INN – CRABTREE VALLEY
3912 Arrow Dr Raleigh, NC 27612
THE HEROES CREW HITS THE ROAD FOR TWO GREAT SHOWS THIS SUNDAY!
THE HEROES TEAM IS HEADING TO THE CONCORD CONVENTION CENTER THIS WEEKEND FOR THE
Sunday, August 6 from 10AM-5PM
Tickets are $5.00 for Adults
Kids 12 and Under = FREE
The Charlotte Comicon will be held at the
EMBASSY SUITES CONCORD *
CHARLOTTE – CONCORD CONVENTION CENTER
5400 John Q Hammons Dr. NW
Concord, NC 28027
Featuring Comics, Toys, Costume Contest and MORE!
We look forward to seeing you in Concord!
THE HEROES CREW IS ALSO HEADING TO ATLANTA THIS WEEKEND FOR THE ATLANTA COMIC CONVENTION
Sunday, August 6 from 11AM-5PM
Admission: $5.00
Parking: $8.00
The Atlanta Comic Convention will be held at the:
Marriott Hotel-Century Center
2000 Century Blvd
Atlanta, Ga 30345
Jeff Smith Returns with a New Collection of His THORN College Strips!
NYT Bestselling Author Jeff Smith Returns to his Roots With a New Collection of His THORN College Strips to Launch in October Kickstarter
Columbus, OH – July 18, 2023:
Cartoon Books announces THORN: The Complete Proto-BONE College Strips from 1982 to 1986, And Other Early Drawings, reprinting the entire run of his earliest rendering of the world-famous BONE characters for the first time.
And if Smith had his way, it might not have happened.
“Talking Jeff into this book wasn’t easy, but fans have been asking us for years.” explains Cartoon Books Publisher Vijaya Iyer, Smith’s partner.
“I confess I was a hard sell at first,” says cartoonist Smith, “Talk of reprinting the THORN comics has always been a non-starter for me. I didn’t think they were very good. In fact, I had an unshakable idea that they were terrible. But when I read them for the first time in over 40 years, I was surprised to find I enjoyed them! It’s fun to see these stories and know they eventually evolved into BONE.”
The comic strips reveal an early version of BONE called THORN that was written for a college audience in the 1980s. THORN appeared five days a week in the pages of The Ohio State University’s student newspaper The Lantern. A few were reprinted in a self-published 1983 book called THORN: Tales from The Lantern. Another small selection was published in 2008’s limited edition fundraiser for OSU’s Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum called Before BONE. Both books are long out of print and sell at collector’s prices. There has never been an official, complete run published until now.
This beautiful edition includes plenty of bonus material such as recently discovered early drawings of the BONE characters, essays and interviews.
THORN: The Complete College Strips, will be published in both hardcover and mass market paperback. It will launch on Kickstarter this October for release in Spring of 2024.
About Jeff Smith: Jeff Smith is the award-winning author best known for his self-published BONE comic book series that was later picked to launch Scholastic’s YA graphic novel imprint, Graphix. Other works by Smith included RASL, SHAZAM: Monster Society of Evil, TUKI, and the forthcoming BONE: More Tall Tales.
SHELTON DRUM + EARL SHAW – GEM CITY BOUND!
Two of the South’s BEST COMIC DEALERS are heading North for the GEM CITY COMIC CON!
Heroes’ Shelton Drum is leaving Charlotte, NC to pick up his buddy and fellow Comic Dealer Earl Shaw in Georgia early this week, and together they will head to Dayton, Ohio, for this weekend’s Gem City Comic Con!
DAYTON CONVENTION CENTER
22 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402
July 22nd 2023: 10 am – 5 pm
July 23rd 2023 10 am – 4 pm
If you live along their route from Charlotte, to Georgia, to Ohio, and have a comic collection you would like them to take a look at, just give Shelton a call or text at 704-408-1502, and let him know!! They’ll do their best to make PIT-STOPS FOR COMICS!!
#HeroesOnTheRoad #ComicRoadTrip #SheltonAndEarlHitTheRoad
