Title: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 10 May, 2013, 04:30:18 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 10 May, 2013, 04:30:18 PM
I had a pretty great time at my first 'real' convention last year, and am looking forward to this year's just as much (28th & 29th Sept).
Several really cool guests already announced (Greg Capullo, Paul Cornell, PJ Holden, Will Sliney, Becky Cloonan & Doug Braithwaite), and have just heard that Jock will be attending too.
Can't wait to get a Dredd sketch from him!
https://www.facebook.com/dublincomicexpo
Several really cool guests already announced (Greg Capullo, Paul Cornell, PJ Holden, Will Sliney, Becky Cloonan & Doug Braithwaite), and have just heard that Jock will be attending too.
Can't wait to get a Dredd sketch from him!
https://www.facebook.com/dublincomicexpo
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 17 May, 2013, 03:58:29 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 17 May, 2013, 03:58:29 PM
Hey Irish peeps,
Forgot to mention last time that Esad Ribic & Lee Garbett are scheduled too.
And I've just received an email update from Big Bang Comics with some further announcements;
John McCrea
Jamie McKelvie
Si Spurrier
Kieron Gillen
...and our own Michael Molcher (I'll be attempting to plant that *choke* 'Future Shock' submission in his jacket pocket after he's had a skinful of Guinness!)
Forgot to mention last time that Esad Ribic & Lee Garbett are scheduled too.
And I've just received an email update from Big Bang Comics with some further announcements;
John McCrea
Jamie McKelvie
Si Spurrier
Kieron Gillen
...and our own Michael Molcher (I'll be attempting to plant that *choke* 'Future Shock' submission in his jacket pocket after he's had a skinful of Guinness!)
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: maryanddavid on 17 May, 2013, 04:54:49 PM
Post by: maryanddavid on 17 May, 2013, 04:54:49 PM
Bit far away for me to commit to going yet, but Id like to, The fact that its in Dundrum could make the trip an easy sell to Mary :P . Do you have a contact for the organisers Link?
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 17 May, 2013, 08:30:52 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 17 May, 2013, 08:30:52 PM
Yeah, my missus will literally go there for any reason.
Big Bang Comics owner & decent oul skin John Hendrick is the event organiser, best way to contact him (or his reliable sidekick Bruno) is via their general email address; info@thebigbang.ie
You could probably Tweet him too (@JohnHendrick13), but I couldn't tell you much more cause Twitter is the Devils invention and I don't use it!
Big Bang Comics owner & decent oul skin John Hendrick is the event organiser, best way to contact him (or his reliable sidekick Bruno) is via their general email address; info@thebigbang.ie
You could probably Tweet him too (@JohnHendrick13), but I couldn't tell you much more cause Twitter is the Devils invention and I don't use it!
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Gavin_Leahy_Block on 18 May, 2013, 01:16:21 PM
Post by: Gavin_Leahy_Block on 18 May, 2013, 01:16:21 PM
It's a fantastic line up, so I should be able to get a few more sketches this year. I'll probably only be going on the Saturday, but hopefully I'll see some of ye there.
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 24 May, 2013, 05:04:56 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 24 May, 2013, 05:04:56 PM
Some very exciting news just in today...comic writing legend Scott Snyder has just been announced for DICE!!!!
Any of the 4 boarders who read my posts will be aware that I'm a huge fan of his work (particularly Severed and his initial run on Detective Comics), so I am really excited about this.
Sean Murphy, artist on his forthcoming Vertigo comic 'The Wake' is also appearing, so I better get a copy or two of it next week!
Any of the 4 boarders who read my posts will be aware that I'm a huge fan of his work (particularly Severed and his initial run on Detective Comics), so I am really excited about this.
Sean Murphy, artist on his forthcoming Vertigo comic 'The Wake' is also appearing, so I better get a copy or two of it next week!
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 13 June, 2013, 09:29:57 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 13 June, 2013, 09:29:57 PM
Was worried that our own Mike Carroll wouldn't be appearing this year.
Have just received some news that's become a Quantum of Solace...He's attending!
Have just received some news that's become a Quantum of Solace...He's attending!
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 23 August, 2013, 02:36:00 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 23 August, 2013, 02:36:00 PM
Just heard the bad news that Jock wont be attending due to work commitments.
Bummer!
Bummer!
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Gavin_Leahy_Block on 29 August, 2013, 12:31:52 PM
Post by: Gavin_Leahy_Block on 29 August, 2013, 12:31:52 PM
Extremely disappoint to hear that that Jock will not be attending. I was really looking forward to meeting him.
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: pauljholden on 10 September, 2013, 11:49:02 AM
Post by: pauljholden on 10 September, 2013, 11:49:02 AM
COMMISSIONS!
I'll be doing head shots at DICE for €15 (inked maybe spot colour)
Full figure shots for €50.
I have done two already BEFORE DICE, and I'm keen to do more before it - so if you're coming and you want one, now's a good time to ask (it also means you probably get a more finished piece as I'm unsure what conditions will be like at the show for drawing!)
-pj
I'll be doing head shots at DICE for €15 (inked maybe spot colour)
Full figure shots for €50.
I have done two already BEFORE DICE, and I'm keen to do more before it - so if you're coming and you want one, now's a good time to ask (it also means you probably get a more finished piece as I'm unsure what conditions will be like at the show for drawing!)
-pj
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 20 September, 2013, 12:11:05 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 20 September, 2013, 12:11:05 PM
One week away; any other boarders confirmed to attend?
I'm only going to make Saturday, but as far as I know all attending creators will be available on both Saturday & Sunday.
I'm only going to make Saturday, but as far as I know all attending creators will be available on both Saturday & Sunday.
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 30 September, 2013, 02:11:28 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 30 September, 2013, 02:11:28 PM
So; another very enjoyable convention for me, despite the fact I could only make it over on Saturday (therefore missing the 2000AD Q&A panel on Sunday- Gruddammit).
Only boarder I met up with (besides creative of course) was a Mr. Gavin Leahy Esq. (formally of Gavin Leahy Block, MC1- currently residing in the wilderlands of Tipperary).
Using my weasily detective (& eavesdropping) skills I did find out about some intriguing upcoming 2000AD related projects, the only one (I think) I'm allowed to mention is an Anderson series from IDW in 2014.
The guests of honour at the con were of course the current Batman creative team of Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo, and I did queue up like a good little sheeple for 2 hours to get those all important signatures & snaps
As an aside- Si Spurrier's table was directly facing the queue for Snyder, and more than once in that slow moving shuffle did I glance over and notice the murderous Talented Mr. Ripley look in his eye!
Only joking of course (ulp!)
Here's a pic of me with the (genuinely) very nice Mr. Greg Capullo (Capullo obviously felt the need to flex his two-bit biceps standing beside such an imposing specimen of manliness).
Only boarder I met up with (besides creative of course) was a Mr. Gavin Leahy Esq. (formally of Gavin Leahy Block, MC1- currently residing in the wilderlands of Tipperary).
Using my weasily detective (& eavesdropping) skills I did find out about some intriguing upcoming 2000AD related projects, the only one (I think) I'm allowed to mention is an Anderson series from IDW in 2014.
The guests of honour at the con were of course the current Batman creative team of Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo, and I did queue up like a good little sheeple for 2 hours to get those all important signatures & snaps
As an aside- Si Spurrier's table was directly facing the queue for Snyder, and more than once in that slow moving shuffle did I glance over and notice the murderous Talented Mr. Ripley look in his eye!
Only joking of course (ulp!)
Here's a pic of me with the (genuinely) very nice Mr. Greg Capullo (Capullo obviously felt the need to flex his two-bit biceps standing beside such an imposing specimen of manliness).
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 30 September, 2013, 02:27:56 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 30 September, 2013, 02:27:56 PM
Hmm... that Capullo pic came out shit. Will try to re-size.
Anyway, here's some of my swag;
First up- an awesome Judge Joyce commission by our own PJ Holden.
Anyway, here's some of my swag;
First up- an awesome Judge Joyce commission by our own PJ Holden.
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 30 September, 2013, 02:31:00 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 30 September, 2013, 02:31:00 PM
Jazzy John McCrea was great craic for a chat.
He seemed the natural choice to turn a 'Blank Variant' Walking Dead comic into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It is one of the coolest things I own.
He seemed the natural choice to turn a 'Blank Variant' Walking Dead comic into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
It is one of the coolest things I own.
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 30 September, 2013, 02:37:01 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 30 September, 2013, 02:37:01 PM
McCrea had a folder full of original art for sale, including loads of pages from Mars Attacks Judge Dredd.
I couldn't resist buying one. This is a great page; featuring Anderson, MC1 in ruins and Dredd in a really cool pose.
Minor spoilers, as its from issue 3.
I couldn't resist buying one. This is a great page; featuring Anderson, MC1 in ruins and Dredd in a really cool pose.
Minor spoilers, as its from issue 3.
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Aonghus on 01 October, 2013, 12:08:24 AM
Post by: Aonghus on 01 October, 2013, 12:08:24 AM
I only got to go to the Sunday myself, but it was a lot of fun! A nice.expo in general, and the Tooth panel was good craic; a silly natter, peppered with Molch-R blithely flinging pre-release trades into the audience. Just what I'd hoped for. I'm just sorry I didn't have the confidence to say hi to any of the droids at the main hall-would've very much liked one of pj's sketches...
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 01 October, 2013, 10:50:46 AM
Post by: Link Prime on 01 October, 2013, 10:50:46 AM
Quote from: Aonghus on 01 October, 2013, 12:08:24 AM
I'm just sorry I didn't have the confidence to say hi to any of the droids at the main hall-would've very much liked one of pj's sketches...
Ye shouldn't have let that stop you Aonghus- any creator I met (from Tharg's stable or otherwise) was genuinely very nice.
I'll try that Greg Capullo pic again- if any kind mod wants to remove the dodgy one from yesterday, please go ahead.
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: pauljholden on 01 October, 2013, 11:40:35 AM
Post by: pauljholden on 01 October, 2013, 11:40:35 AM
Quote from: Aonghus on 01 October, 2013, 12:08:24 AM
I only got to go to the Sunday myself, but it was a lot of fun! A nice.expo in general, and the Tooth panel was good craic; a silly natter, peppered with Molch-R blithely flinging pre-release trades into the audience. Just what I'd hoped for. I'm just sorry I didn't have the confidence to say hi to any of the droids at the main hall-would've very much liked one of pj's sketches...
I don't bite. (Especially if you're willing to pay me money.)
As a conciliation prize, if you're still after a sketch, I'll happily do one final water colour at the DICE price (plus postage)...
Cus they're going up for London next week!
-pj
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 01 October, 2013, 02:10:40 PM
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 01 October, 2013, 02:10:40 PM
Now there's an offer you can't refuse, get in and order an amazing sketch.
Hang on a second Mr PJ, going up for London next week. It seems the Judges will be sorting you out for definite!
Hang on a second Mr PJ, going up for London next week. It seems the Judges will be sorting you out for definite!
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: pauljholden on 01 October, 2013, 02:22:04 PM
Post by: pauljholden on 01 October, 2013, 02:22:04 PM
It's LAHNDAHN INNIT.
(Also: I'm pretty sure they've been too cheap... )
(Also: I'm pretty sure they've been too cheap... )
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 01 October, 2013, 02:37:16 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 01 October, 2013, 02:37:16 PM
Quote from: pauljholden on 01 October, 2013, 02:22:04 PM
(Also: I'm pretty sure they've been too cheap... )
Compared to what Matteo Scalera was charging- yes they were!
I was delighted with how mine turned out anyway PJ- you could have named your price.
Speaking of a man who could name his price; here's a pic of me & the very talented Scott Snyder (with Capullo skulking to the side).
And yes, it's already been pointed out to me that I could be related to Snyder.
Perhaps if I had a child with Michael Shannon :lol:
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: pauljholden on 01 October, 2013, 02:55:52 PM
Post by: pauljholden on 01 October, 2013, 02:55:52 PM
QuoteI was delighted with how mine turned out anyway PJ- you could have named your price.
This information is TOO BLOODY LATE!
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Gavin_Leahy_Block on 01 October, 2013, 11:54:19 PM
Post by: Gavin_Leahy_Block on 01 October, 2013, 11:54:19 PM
Only made it up for a few hours on Saturday afternoon, so i didn't have the time to join the queue to get a Scott Snyder or Greg Capullo signature. I did however get to have a good chat to most of the droids there, which was fantastic and I found out some interesting information regarding several upcoming 2000AD stories.
It was also great to meet Link Prime and put a face to the name. I only got a couple of sketches this year, but it was definitely worth the trip up.
That Mars Attacks Judge Dredd page is fantastic, as were all his other pages.
It was also great to meet Link Prime and put a face to the name. I only got a couple of sketches this year, but it was definitely worth the trip up.
That Mars Attacks Judge Dredd page is fantastic, as were all his other pages.
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Aonghus on 02 October, 2013, 12:25:25 PM
Post by: Aonghus on 02 October, 2013, 12:25:25 PM
Quote from: pauljholden on 01 October, 2013, 11:40:35 AM
I don't bite. (Especially if you're willing to pay me money.)
As a conciliation prize, if you're still after a sketch, I'll happily do one final water colour at the DICE price (plus postage)...
Cus they're going up for London next week!
-pj
That's too kind of you PJ :D I'll PM you now.
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 02 October, 2013, 06:45:32 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 02 October, 2013, 06:45:32 PM
Quote from: Gavin_Leahy_Block on 01 October, 2013, 11:54:19 PM
It was also great to meet Link Prime and put a face to the name.
Good meeting you too man, hope the train home wasn't too much hassle.
Lets have a look at those sketches!
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Gavin_Leahy_Block on 03 October, 2013, 09:48:39 PM
Post by: Gavin_Leahy_Block on 03 October, 2013, 09:48:39 PM
A troggie by PJ Holden
Johnny Alpha by Stephen Downey
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 06 October, 2013, 10:35:13 AM
Post by: Link Prime on 06 October, 2013, 10:35:13 AM
Really like the Troggie sketch- PJ's made them his own since The Forsaken.
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Mike Carroll on 08 November, 2013, 06:51:02 PM
Post by: Mike Carroll on 08 November, 2013, 06:51:02 PM
Video of the 2000AD panel at D.I.C.E., with Mike Molcher, PJ Holden, John McCrea, Simon Spurrier and me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW7mS0HGxLE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW7mS0HGxLE)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW7mS0HGxLE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW7mS0HGxLE)
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 08 November, 2013, 07:59:24 PM
Post by: COMMANDO FORCES on 08 November, 2013, 07:59:24 PM
Very enjoyable and I love the Free comic torture for Mike, well done PJ :lol:
Title: Re: D.I.C.E. 2013
Post by: Link Prime on 05 February, 2014, 12:47:16 PM
Post by: Link Prime on 05 February, 2014, 12:47:16 PM
Far too early for a DICE 2014 thread, BUT I did hear some rumours flying around that Simon Bisley and Clint Langley will be attending this year...