The Press Release:
Comic nerds unite! With New York Comic Con (NYCC) just around the corner, Eisner and Ringo Award-winning comics publisher and entertainment studio, Artists, Writers and Artisans (AWA) announced today an array of activities and offerings that will take place at this year’s highly anticipated pop culture event. Showcasing the freshest and most critically acclaimed graphic fiction creators and their work, AWA is hosting a special creators panel with Chief Creative Officer Alex Alonso, holding several talent signings at its booth, and showcasing its first line of custom merch that celebrates AWA’s creators and their titles. Throughout NYCC on October 12-15, AWA can be found on the Show Floor at booth #3456.
AWA has assembled a lineup of the world’s most renowned comic book talent who will be on-site throughout the fan-forward event to discuss and showcase their latest work. AWA’s NYCC offerings include:
* NYCC Panel: Inside AWA’s Fall Debuts with Axel Alonso, Mark Russell, and Frank Cho – To kick off the Con, fans are invited to join Mark Russell (last year’s Eisner winner for “Best Humor Publication” with NOT ALL ROBOTS), writer of the recently debuted RUMPUS ROOM alongside Emmy® and Ringo Award winner Frank Cho, creator of FIGHT GIRLS – DELUXE DIRECTOR’S CUT EDITION (announced last month as AWA’s first Kickstarter), in conversation with AWA Chief Creative Officer Axel Alonso as they take attendees inside their latest releases and upcoming projects. Following the discussion, fans will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A with the panelists and take home several giveaways from the event. The panel will take place on Thursday, October 12 from 3:00-4:00 pm in room 406.2.
* Talent Signings at the AWA Booth – During the first three days of the Con, AWA is holding talent signings at its booth (#3456) with fan-favorite writers and artists including:
* Artist Laurence Campbell signing copies of OLD HAUNTS – Thursday, October 12 at 2:00 pm
* Creator and writer Mark Russell signing copies of NOT ALL ROBOTS NEW EDITION and RUMPUS ROOM #1 Convention Exclusive – Friday, October 13 at 3:00 pm and Saturday, October 14 at 3pm
* Creator and writer Frank Cho signing copies of FIGHT GIRLS and AWA Variant Cover Bundle – Friday, October 13 at 4:00 pm
* Creator and writer Ed Brisson signing copies of SINS OF THE SALTON SEA #5 – Saturday, October 14 at 1:00 pm
* Custom Merch & Con Exclusive Offerings – To celebrate its latest lineup of popular series, AWA is debuting its first-ever merchandise collection, a series of t-shirts featuring designs by its renowned stable of artists including Mike Deodato, Jr., Joe Quesada, and ACO. The artwork featured includes scenes from popular AWA titles like NOT ALL ROBOTS, THE MADNESS, and BLACK TAPE. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase the collection at the AWA booth.
In addition to the apparel, AWA is also offering three special-edition Con exclusive series issues including RUMPUS ROOM #1 Convention Exclusive (special cover by artist Kaare Andrews (E-RATIC)), RIBBON QUEEN #1 Convention Exclusive (special cover by artist Fay Dalton (NANCY DREW AND THE HARDY BOYS)), and an AWA Variant Cover Bundle Set which features four AWA comics with covers by Frank Cho covers.
Fans are encouraged to attend the panel and stop by the booth to learn more about AWA’s latest offerings and upcoming news. For more information on AWA at NYCC and other content, visit AWA Studios on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and AWAStudios.net.
ABOUT AWA: The Eisner & Ringo Award-winning graphic fiction publisher and entertainment studio, which sold its millionth comic in 2022, was founded in 2018 by alumni of Marvel, DC, NBA, Fox, Hulu and MTV, with former Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso serving as Chief Creative Officer. Armed with some of the freshest and most critically acclaimed graphic fiction in a generation, AWA has established itself as an industry leader in terms of its relationship with artists and writers by providing creators the freedom, incentive structure, and editorial support to pursue their boldest, most original, and socially relevant work. AWA has assembled a line up of the world’s most renowned comic book talent, including such creators as Frank Cho, Mike Deodato, Garth Ennis, Christa Faust, Al Madrigal, Mark Russell, J. Michael Straczynski and many more. With the formation of AWA’s film & TV Studio, the company is building a distinct array of new cutting-edge film and TV projects anchored in its burgeoning library of groundbreaking stories. Led by Hollywood veteran Zach Studin, AWA Studios has projects in film & TV in development at industry leading studios, networks and streamers. AWA Studios recently announced franchise filmmaker Ruben Fleischer (Uncharted, Venom, Zombieland) to direct a feature film adaptation of the AWA graphic novel MARJORIE FINNEGAN, created by legendary comic writer Garth Ennis. AWA Studios is producing with LuckyChap Entertainment. AWA’s investors include Lupa Systems, Lightspeed Venture Partners, SISTER and Fremantle.
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PiercingMetal Thoughts: This is an exciting rundown of things from AWA Studios but I must admit that I am not too up on all of their offerings at the time of this writing. I’m sure glad to be able to share such alerts with the readership because it helps those who are attending the massive New York Comic Con decide what they want to see. I’ve already pointed out on social media that PiercingMetal will once again be in attendance and this will mark my thirteenth straight year of being there in an official capacity. I don’t know my official plans yet but I can only say that I will be going to do a lot. I’m not worried about being in cosplay or things like that which I see some “media” doing and instead will be locking the focus on images, videos and engagements with those who can get a spotlight on the outlet if they want it but I digress. What do you readers think about this announcement? Are you heading to the New York Comic Con? Chime in down below in the comments and I will see you next time around. Remember to click HERE to launch ALL NYCC Posts for this years event. That’s going to launch a brand-new browser tab for you with a whole lot of stuff as it gets posted. Ciao.
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