Author: Pj Perez
Conventional Approach
For aspiring writers, comic book conventions offer a networking opportunity—and a sobering experience
This weekend, geeks of the world and the content producers who fuel their insatiable appetite for comic books, films and multimedia will descend upon San Diego for the 41st annual Comic-Con International. But aside from the discussion panels, film screenings, celebrity autograph signings, costumed characters and after-parties, there’s another draw to North America’s largest comic book and popular arts convention—the opportunity to network with the movers and shakers of the comic book industry.
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Even at 87, Iron Man’s creator is a creative force to be reckoned with Stan Lee may be one of the most-read, most-influential authors of the last 50 years, and the characters he’s created may be among the most bankable Hollywood properties in modern cinema, but you wouldn’t know any of that by walking into his office.
Gallery: Stan Lee
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Hey, Kids! Comics! And They’re Free!
Free Comic Book Day unleashes the (freeloading) child in all of us In the world of comic books, the first Saturday of May is akin to a national holiday. That’s because every year since 2002, comic book shops around the world have taken the day to celebrate Free Comic Book Day, an event centered on exactly what it sounds like: 100 percent free comics. It’s a dual-purpose occasion: to encourage reading, especially by youngsters, and to familiarize people with their local comic book retailer. Read More »
Strip Teese
Burlesque icon Dita Von Teese adds innovative touches to the Crazy Horse routine When she returns for the first time since 2007 to share the stage with the unfathomably beautiful dancers of MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris revue this week, Dita Von Teese will bring a new bag of creatively sensual tricks. First debuted at the Paris location last year, her goodies include elaborate props, innovative choreography and dazzling costumes—the last of which audiences won’t see for long, of course. Read More »
Who Needs Picasso Anyway?
New exhibit explores a decade of artistic works by a Las Vegas expatriate It’s hard to remember a time when Dray Wilmore—typically known by his first name only—wasn’t a prominent figure in the Las Vegas art scene. He’s had his paint-stained fingers in a little bit of everything: from painting municipal murals to sitting on the advisory committee of the First Friday art walk to applying pigment to bikini-clad beauties. Read More »
Native Tongue
Artist Laurenn McCubbin tells the story of Vegas’ invisible economy in its own language
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