9/3: Shoplifter Launch Party in Toronto, ON
Join Michael Cho as he celebrates the release of his debut graphic novel, Shoplifter (Pantheon), on Wednesday, September 3 at 7pm at The Central in Toronto, Ontario, presented by The Beguiling and Random House Canada. Shoplifter follows Corinna Park, a copywriter at an ad agency who struggles with her dream of becoming a novelist. This event is free. The Central is located at 603 Markham St., Toronto, Ontario M6G 2L7 Canada.
9/3: Irwin: A New York Story Screening in New York, NY
A screening of the documentary Irwin: A New York Story will take place on Wednesday, 6:30–8:30pm at the Society of Illustrators in New York City, New York. Directed by Dan Makara, the documentary tells the story of 96-year-old cartoonist Irwin Hasen whose work stretches back to the 1940s and includes Dondi, The Flash, Green Lantern, The Green Hornet, Justice Society, and All-Star Comics. A discussion of Irwin's work with Al Jaffee, Karen Green, and Arnold Roth, led by Ed Streckley, and a reception will follow. General admission is $15, $10 for members, and $7 for seniors and students. The Society of Illustrators is located at 123 E. 63rd St., New York, NY 10065.
9/4: Gary Panter Exhibition Opening Reception in New York, NY
The opening reception for "Dream Town," an exhibition of seventeen paintings by artist and illustrator Gary Panter, is taking place on Thursday, September 4 from 6–8pm at Fredericks & Freiser in New York City, New York. Panter's works are mash-ups of abstract expressionism and pop culture motifs, created with bright colors and simplified, flat forms. The exhibition runs from August 26 through September 27. Fredericks & Freiser is located at 536 W. 24th St., New York, NY 10011.
9/5–9/7: Cincy Comicon in Covington, KY
Cincy Comicon, "Cincinnati's world-class comic book and comic art exposition," is taking place from September 5–7 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky. CCC has everything fan's would expect out of a convention, but with a specific focus on the creators and fans. The show features exhibitors, an artist alley, panels and workshops such as "Batman: 75 is the New 52," "U-Create Comics," and "Comics; People Are Dying to Get In," creator spotlights, cosplay competitions, art auctions, and more. Comics guests include Kelley Jones, Tony Millionaire, Katie Cook, Matt Fraction, Rob Guillory, Jason Latour, Tony Moore, Chris Sprouse, Andrew Robinson, Chris Samnee, Ethan Van Sciver, Chip Zdarsky, and Skottie Young. Single day tickets are $20 ($25 at the door) and three-day passes are $50 (advance sales only). The Northern Kentucky Convention Center is located at 1 W. Rivercenter Blvd., Covington, KY 41011.
9/5–9/7: Helsinki Comics Festival in Helsinki, Finland
The 29th annual Helsinki Comics Festival, Northern Europe's largest comics convention, is taking place from September 5–7 at Lasipalatsi Square in Helsinki, Finland. This year's theme is LBGT comics and the featured country is Germany. Programming includes creator interviews, panels such as "The New Wave of German Comics," and "100 Years Later: World War I in Comics," performances, exhibitions, and more. Guests include Tove Jansson, Rutu Modan, Howard Cruse, Marjipol, and Sebas Martín. Admission is free. Lasipalatsi Square is located at Mannerheimintie 22-24, 00100 Helsinki, Finland.
9/5–9/7: Baltimore Comic-Con in Baltimore, MD
One of the country's most popular conventions, Baltimore Comic-Con, is taking place from September 5–7 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Now in its 14th year, BCC features many of the industry's top talents, as well as the presenting of the 27th annual Harvey Awards. Programming is currently TBA, guests include Dave Gibbons, Mark Waid, Mark Buckingham, Paul Levitz, Alan Davis, Greg Capullo, John Cassaday, Cliff Chiang, Amy Chu, Garth Ennis, Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, Gerhard, Keith Giffen, Dan Didio, Dean Haspiel, Rags Morales, Don Rosa, Ivan Reis, Herb Trimpe, Jim Starlin, and many more (full guest list here). Single day tickets are $25–30; three-day passes are $55; VIP package is $149. The Baltimore Convention Center is located at 1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21201.
