Second Kodansha Manga Contest
The winners of Kodansha's Morning International Manga Competition will be announced in August, and the grand prize winner will be published in Morning 2 Number 6 in mid-October. Because of the immense number of submissions a second International Manga Competition will be held. The deadline for the second competition is December 31, 2007. More information on the competition can be found at the e morning website.

Tokyopop on Myspace
Tokyopop is using MySpace to releasing a series of animated shows based on their original manga series, I Luv Halloween, A Midnight Opera, Bizenghast, and Riding Shotgun. Pilot episodes will be released this week with new episodes coming out every week. The shows can be found at Tokyopop's Myspace.

Comics BBQ
Vox Pop and the Brooklyn Comic Writer's Workshop will be having a barbeque on Saturday July 21st. The event is free, however donations are welcomed, and an RSVP is needed to attend. More information can be found at the workshop's blog.

Random House U.K. Graphic Novel Prize
Random House is holding a competition for aspiring graphic novelists in the United Kingdom. The first place winner will receive €1000 and their story will be printed on a whole page in The Observer. The runner up will receive €250. The deadline for the competition is Monday September 3, 2007. Details about the competition can be found at Random House.

San Diego Four Day Passes Sold Out
For the first time, four-day passes to this month's San DiegoComic-Con have sold out in advance. Organizers have been keeping a close eye on pre-registration in order to avoid over crowding—this year, demand has been higher than ever. Convention spokesperson David Glanzer said in a statement that single day tickets for the event are still available, as are three-day passes (Thursday-Friday and Sunday.) However it's likely that Friday and Saturday will also sell out prior to the show, which runs from July 26-29, with a preview on Wednesday, the 25th.