HEATHER’S PICK :: RUNAWAYS #2: I missed out on picking Runaways #1 since it came out the week of HeroesCon and things were just a little bit busy around here. I didn’t even have a chance to glance at the issue until the Monday after HeroesCon. I did have a chance for an all too brief chat with artist, Sanford Greene and was a little dismayed to learn that Molly Hayes was the only original Runaway to be appearing in the new series. I didn’t exclaim out loud what I was thinking which was “No Arsenic and Old Lace?!?”. (Seriously find a way to work Old Lace into the new story and I will love you forever.)

After reading the dinosaur free first issue, I found myself intrigued and I would be entirely remiss not to pick the second issue.  The premise of the Battleworld Runaways is a school for the “gifted” set up by Dr. Doom.  Joining Molly are some familiar (to me) faces, Jubilee, Pixie, Cloak and Dagger, and even Bucky Barnes as a hall monitor! Issue two’s final exam for the freshmen class seems to be setting up the rebellion against authority that features in the original series.  Written by Noelle Stevenson (of Lumberjanes-have you read Lumberjanes, yet?!?) and drawn by the aforementioned Greene, this is one Battleworld story that will be on my pull list!

Psssssss: if you love Old Lace as much as I do, be sure to pick up Runaways The Complete Collection Volume 4 that came out last week.

Get ready people, the Charlotte MiniCon is back! Shelton started the MiniCon waaaaay back in 1977 ( I was 5 but who’s counting ). We’re still talking to all our friendly nearby creators to see who can make it to the show but I wanted to let you know about a very special out-of-town guest who will be paying a visit to the Queen City just for this event! Cliff Chiang is going to be here to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the MiniCon! Cliff is currently turning out some of the best work of his career as the artist of DC’s Wonder Woman, but he’s also known for adding his distinctive style to books like Zatanna, Doctor 13, Neil Young’s Greendale, Human Target, and Green Arrow/Black Canary, among many others .  Meet Cliff Sunday, January 22, 2012 at this incredibly fun, family-friendly event! Mark your calendars and check back here for more details about the MiniCon or join our mailing list to make sure you hear about any events we have coming up.

Charlotte MiniCon
January 22, 2012
11 am to 5 pm
Admission is just $3!
Palmer Building at Fireman’s Hall
2601 E 7th St
Charlotte, NC 28204