This weekend I will be in San Jose for Big Wow Comic Fest. I will be at

Booth: AA87

You can find out more information here [link]



I am also teaming up with Copic Markers this weekend and they are offering 30% off all online orders during this weekends show!

See the image below for coupon code.  Remember it is only good this weekend.

As per usual

Original art including  Smallville Cover and interior originals, Phantom Lady pages as well as Hot Mess originals will be available

Sketches will be available . I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning  Saturday morning. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

Did I mention that I was drawing a Lois Lane story? No? Well I'M DRAWING A LOIS LANE STORY! Bonus item..LANA LANG IS ALSO IN IT! Yeah...still pinching  myself.  Bryan Q Miller has penned a fantastic parallel arc to Smallville Season 11: Argo entitled Valkyrie. I am on pencil and ink duties while Carrie Strachen is on colors! I cannot wait for you guys to get into this story line. Good times ahead kids!!

Read more about it from TV Guide's story below!

Exclusive: Lana Lang Makes Her Smallville Season 11 Comic Book Debut

Read more here Including a two page preview

Full cover art seen below

I will not be setting up at Wonder Con this year. I have the blessing of too much work to do.  YAY!!

BUT I will be there on Saturday for a very short window. I have been invited to join Bryan Q Miller at the DC Booth for a signing of Smallville Season 11

DC BOOTH

3-4 pm

Saturday March 30th

So I hope to see some of you there!

Check back here tomorrow for some exciting Smallville Season 11 news!

Emerald City Comic Con

March 1-3, 2013

Washington State
Convention Center
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Artist Alley TABLE C-04

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As per usual

Original art including  Smallville Cover originals, Phantom Lady pages as well as Hot Mess originals will be available

Sketches will be available . I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning  Friday morning. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.
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I will also have a piece in the Mint Condition Art show at Ltd. Gallery. I will post the piece as soon as I am allowed. Information below.

I cannot believe it is already that time again but here we go! Con season 2013! I have not settled the whole season but here is what i have so far.

Emerald City Comic Con

March 1-3, 2013

Washington State
Convention Center
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

Artist Alley TABLE C-04

Planet Comic Con

April 6th and 7th

Kansas City Convention Center

Big Wow ComicFest

May 18-19, 2013
San Jose Convention Center

HeroesCon 2013

June 7-9, 2013

Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

San Diego Comic Con

JULY 18-21, 2013

Preview Night: July 17

San Diego
Convention Center
111 W. Harbor Dr.,
San Diego, CA 92101

As more shows get worked out I will add them on. See you on the road!

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As per usual

Original art including  Smallville Cover originals, Phantom Lady pages as well as Hot Mess originals will be available

Sketches will be available . I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning  Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

Its that time again.  Final show of the year!!!

I will be in

Booth #1006

As per usual

Original art including  Smallville Cover originals, Phantom Lady pages as well as Hot Mess originals will be available

Sketches will be available . I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning  Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

Its that time again. And this year will be interesting! They have moved Small press away from Artist Alley and out to the MAIN SHOW FLOOR!!

My booth is located in Small Press and is number

#2262

As per usual

Original art including  Smallville Cover originals, Phantom Lady pages as well as Hot Mess originals will be available

Sketches will be available . I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning  Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

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I will also be signing at the DC Entertainment booth and the schedual is as follows:

Friday 10/1210-11am

SIGNING (DCE Booth #1238)

Saturday 10/1310-11am

SIGNING (DCE Booth #1238)

Here is a map of the show floor and both booth locations (click for larger view)

Show Floor Hours

Thursday, October 11, 2012 – 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Only open to Press, Professionals, VIPS and fans that purchase a 4-Day Pass.

Friday, October 12, 2012 – 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday, October 13, 2012 – 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sunday, October 14, 2012 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Guns Of Endor!
Star Wars Celebration CVI exclusive print
Print 18 x 24
limited edition of 250
available at Star Wars Celebration CVI
in Orlando Fl Aug 23-26 2012
[link]

This is the fourth in the series for me.
Previous prints(no longer available) shown below:
Spirit of '77, They Were Expendable, and To Hoth And Back

PRE ORDER INFORMATION BELOW

From ACME's FAQ/Blog:

Celebration VI Exclusives & Artist Pre-Orders
We will be having pre-order for attendee pick up for Celebration VI exclusives and artist prints beginning 8/1 @ 10:30am PST through 8/15. Non-attendee exclusives only (artist prints will not be available online) ordering begins on 8/23.
We will be only doing artist print pre-orders for the artists in Artist Alley:

Steve Anderson
Jeff Carlisle
Jeff Confer
Katie Cook
Doug Cowan
Scott Erwert
Carlos Garzon
Grant Gould
Stephen Hayford
Ken Lashley
Erik Maell
Mark McHaley
Mark McKenna
Clark Mitchell
William O'Neill
Ken Phipps
Tim Proctor
David Rabbitte
Mark Raats
Brian Rood
Joshua M Smith
Cat Staggs
Chris Trevas
Jerry VanderStelt
Christian Waggoner
Doug Wheatley
Marc Wolfe
Brent Woodside

Each customer may pre-order no more than one print per artist.
Each customer must pick up their own print order at the show from the artist and will be asked to provide Acme with their printed order confirmation and show ID to match the name on the order. Customers will not be allowed to pick up orders for other people.
All prints must be picked up at the show. No prints may be shipped.

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Her Universe Mara Jade Exclusive!!

• Celebration would not be complete without exclusive Star Wars merchandise and Eckstein divulged that Her Universe will have two exclusives that fans have been asking for at the Her Universe booth #915. One of the most popular characters from the Star Wars expanded universe, Mara Jade, will be featured on a stunning new V-neck shirt with original art by renowned artist, Cat Staggs. Only 300 of these shirts will be available at CVI. "This is a shirt I was very excited to do," said Cat Staggs. "I love Mara and wanted to depict her as both beautiful and powerful. She, like Leia, is such a fantastic character that while charming your socks off she can also take you down… I hope fans enjoy the shirt just as much as I did creating it."

ONLY 300 available (50 online)

The exclusives will be available starting at 10 AM EST on August 23rd. First come, first served. In addition to these exclusives, fans can buy Her Universe merchandise at booth #915 for female fans of all ages, including babies and plus sizes

It is that time again! San Diego Comic Con!! whew....

This year I have a few events and signings throughout the show.

First off there will be two DC Comics signings

Thursday July 12 5-6pm
Saturday July 14th 2-3pm (w/ Bryan Q Miller)
at the DCE booth #1915

I have been invited to participate in an event and signing with Her Universe. These details are still being worked out but as soon as I have them I will update the post. They are going to be a lot of fun!

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I'm at table

AA-GG03

in Artist Alley
Sketches will be available along with original art. I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

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I think this is everything. Looking forward to seeing all of you next week! Back to the dungeon!

it's coming....

I'm back again with another design for Ashley Eckstien and Her Universe. This time for her new Battlestar Galactica line. My design features fan favorite Kara Thrace aka Starbuck. The design along with the rest of the BSG line will go on sale July 11 at San Diego Comic Con. Hope to see you there!

Official press release from Her Universe.

NEW FANGIRL APPAREL FOR BATTLESTAR GALACTICA AND WAREHOUSE 13

HER UNIVERSE ANNOUNCES NEW SYFY SUMMER LINE FOR WOMEN

NEW YORK, NY - June 22nd, 2012 - Her Universe, a leader in female genre merchandise, announced today the latest releases in its Syfy branded collection of apparel and accessories for Geek Girls. Featured in the summer line are designs from the hit series, Battlestar Galactica and Warehouse 13.

The new line of Syfy fashion tops will premiere at San Diego Comic Con and online July 11th at www.heruniverse.com. Fans will be able to purchase new BSG designs at the Her Universe Comic-Con booth (2913-F in the Lucasfilm Pavilion) including a new design from well-known artist, Cat Staggs. Cat's design will feature the fan favorite character Kara "Starbuck" Thrace and will feature original art designed specifically for this new v-neck top. Additional designs for BSG and WH-13 will be available at Syfy's Comic-Con headquarters in the Rock Shop at The Hard Rock Hotel, across the street from the San Diego Convention Center.

"As a big Battlestar Galactica and Warehouse 13 fan, I am so excited to introduce new designs," said Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein. "It's also been a pleasure to work with Cat Staggs again. Cat is a fan favorite artist and I feel that she truly captured the essence of Starbuck with this new design."

"I was very excited when Ashley asked me to design this shirt," said artist Cat Staggs. "What I was trying to capture with this design was a balance of Starbuck's strength and fragility, which is something that drew me to her character and I hope others will enjoy that as well."

Her Universe was launched in 2009 by actress and entrepreneur Ashley Eckstein, and her partner, The Araca Group, known as one of the most innovative theatrical production and merchandise companies in the world. Her Universe was created to directly address the expanding market of female fans by entering into its first agreement with Lucas Licensing to develop and produce a line of female-centered Star Wars apparel and accessories. The success of that line was followed up with a collection for the Syfy network including such shows as Battlestar Galactica. Her Universe will be announcing two new major sci-fi licenses this summer. You can learn more about Her Universe and purchase the current line of fangirl apparel and accessories by going to www.heruniverse.com and by following Eckstein on Twitter at Twitter and visiting the Her Universe Facebook page.

Syfy is a media destination for imagination-based entertainment. With year round acclaimed original series, events, blockbuster movies, classic science fiction and fantasy programming, a dynamic Web site (www.Syfy.com), and a portfolio of adjacent business (Syfy Ventures), Syfy is a passport to limitless possibilities. Originally launched in 1992 as SCI FI Channel, and currently in more than 98 million homes, Syfy is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. (Syfy. Imagine greater.)

Photo credit: - Kelsey Edwards Photography

HeroesCon 2012

June 22 -24
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

ADMISSION:
1-day Pass: $15 per person
3-day Pass: $30 per person
Kids 12 & Under get in FREE!

SHOW HOURS:
Friday: 11AM-7PM
Saturday: 10AM-6PM

Sunday: 11AM-6PM

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I'm at table

AA-714

Sketches will be available along with original art. I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning of Friday and Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

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Heroes Con Art Auction is SATURDAY NIGHT!!! There would be no show if it weren't for this auction so if you enjoy this con as much as I do please come out for a fantastic evening of great art and good times!

Be there or be square!

Here is a tease of my piece for this year

Coming up for air to let you know what information has come down today.


So getting to draw Superman was amazing and now I get to add the Dark knight to the list! HOLY PINCH ME, BATMAN!

The September solicits are out and look who is coming to Smallville!

From the blog of Bryan Q. Miller

information attack! smallville season 11 #5
BRYAN Q. MILLER

I feel like I've been sitting on a Christmas present for everyone since January. Here you go. Unwrap away... in 2 months!

Fans have been waiting for this for a VERY long time. As both a fan and a writer, I am more than pleased to announce the arrival of a MAJOR DC universe player in the second episode of Smallville Season 11...

"DETECTIVE"

(PART 1 of 4)

(not final cover - colors, coming soon!)

SMALLVILLE SEASON 11 #5

Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER

Art and cover by CHRISCROSS and MARC DEERING

On sale SEPTEMBER 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• These stories are in print for the first time after appearing online.

• SUPERMAN comes face-to-face with high-tech weapons on the streets of Metropolis.

• The hunt for his parents' killer puts a vigilante known only as "the BATMAN" on a collision course with The Man of Steel…

(via DC Comics)

Contact your local comic shop and pre-order, pre-order, pre-order, Gang.

As usual I am doing the digital covers and here is a teaser for Detective

Also in September PHANTOM LADY #2!

Interiors by ME and Cover by STEPHANE ROUX!!!!!!

PHANTOM LADY #2

Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI

Art by CAT STAGGS and RICH PERROTTA

Cover by STEPHANE ROUX

On sale SEPTEMBER 26 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 4, $2.99 US • RATED T

• PHANTOM LADY's crusade to avenge her family's death lands her in the hands of her worst enemies.

• Her tiny teammate, DOLL MAN, is on the way to save her.

There are many titles coming out this summer to be excited for. From DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 to BEFORE WATCHMEN to HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, DC Entertainment is publishing a wide variety of the most anticipated releases in the comic book medium. Today, we are pleased to add another new title to that roster: PHANTOM LADY.

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti and illustrated by Cat Staggs and Rich Perotta, PHANTOM LADY will star the female Freedom Fighter in the debut of her own 4-part miniseries. And joining her will be her partner-in-crimefighting, the diminutive dynamo known as Doll Man.

"Phantom Lady and Doll Man is an exciting return to the roots of the characters as pulpy, street level crime fighters with a few new twists and some heavy sci-fi overtones," Justin Gray told THE SOURCE. "We took the best of their original core concepts and updated them with no relation to our previous work on Phantom Lady and Doll Man in the Freedom Fighters. You're getting in on the ground floor of the origin story of two people whose lives intersect and a common threat that transforms them into pretty amazing and engaging superheroes."

"We are super excited to reconnect with characters we have been so close with over the years, and getting to create something both exciting and visually cool in the process," continued Jimmy Palmiotti. "With this series, we dig into who Phantom Lady and Doll Man are, how they came to be and how they fit into DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. There is something for everyone here and we are having a blast!"

"I have to say I am really enjoying what Jimmy and Justin have created," said Cat Staggs. "It is a wonderful take on a classic character. The story itself leans towards a gritty crime noir, which is something I am a huge fan of. Getting to draw this on a daily basis is a dream! I can't wait for fans to see it!"

"One of the first comic books I ever read as a child was FREEDOM FIGHTERS," added Rich Perotta. "I am very excited to be a part of this latest project from DC Comics."

PHANTOM LADY #1, which features the below cover by Amanda Conner, goes on sale August 29th.

Hey everyone! My first gallery exhibit in almost 20 years (That seems unreal to say out loud) is happening in Seattle! I have a piece in the incredible show that will be on exhibit through June 10h! If you are in the Seattle area please go check out some FANTASTIC artwork by some FANTASTIC artists!

Thanks to Bonnie and James for including me in this wonderful show!

HEY GEEK GIRL!

a Tribute to Women and Pop Culture

Opening Reception Saturday May 5th @ 7pm, on Display until June 10th

Ltd. Art Gallery and guest curator Bonnie Burton, author and geek girl superstar, bring together over 25 female artists to pay tribute to the female icons that have influenced and defined women in Pop Culture.



FEATURING: Jessicka Addams, Kari-Lise Alexander, Stephanie Buscema, Mona Collentine, Katie Cook, Jenny Dayton, Jaymee Donelson, Nicole Falk, Lauren Gregg, Hezaa, Kinoko, Vanessa Lemen, Cecy Meade, MISO, Tomi Monstre, Melissa Monosmith, Rachel Moseley, Naomi Nowak, Jen Oaks, Devi Pellerin, Patrushka, Urban Soule, Cat Staggs, Siolo Thompson, Andrea Wicklund, Jasmine Worth, plus additional artwork from DISNEY UNDERGROUND™

Ltd Art Gallery
307 E Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 457-2970

Bryan Q. Miller breaks down how to purchase your copy of Smallville Season 11.  I could not have said it better (which is why he is the writer and I draw pictures). Please read the blog posted below.

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so how do i buy the smallville season 11 comic?

BRYAN Q. MILLER

We're 2 weeks out from the first installment of the Smallville Season 11 premiere, "Guardian," going on-line. If you aren't waiting for the printed version (which becomes avail. May 2), you may be wondering how/where you can find the digi-comic.

If you have a tablet device or smartphone, you'll need to download the free DC Comics (iTunes / Android) or Comixology apps (iTunes / Android). If you're new to these apps, the DC app (quite naturally), gives you access to select DC comics past and present for a per issue fee. The Comixology app is more of a catch-all, multi-publisher hub (DC, Marvel, Image, etc.), where you'll be able to purchase installments of Season 11, as well as MANY other things.

If you don't have a tablet or smartphone, fear not! You can still read the Smallville comic online by visiting comixology.com and opening an account (again, free to sign up, followed by a per issue purchase fee). You will have to enter credit card information at some point, much as you would have to for iTunes. This goes for the app, as well -- it will not auto-purchase each week's issue for you. You will have to stop by the site/open the app every Friday and make the purchase.

In print, you'll need to locate/contact your local comic shop (LCS). New comics always become available (or "street") on Wednesdays. The print editions of Season 11 should be available towards the beginning of of each month (shipping date released when a given month's "solicits" are released online and in Previews magazine), but stock will vary from store to store. Plan ahead! If you don't have an LCS and wish to read in print, shop around online and see where you can pre-order (tfaw.com and Midtown Comics jump to mind as good places to start).

I cannot stress enough how vital it is that everyone legitimately pay for this book.  For projects like this, sales are super-important. Please do NOT grab torrents. It's just a dollar a week. If you can't afford that, save your pennies until you can and avoid spoilers. Piracy is wrong. It just is.

Thanks, Gang! Hope you like it


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PS...you could always scrape up some more loose change from the sofa cushions and download Remy Zero's "Save Me" and listen while you read!

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This is my first time EVER going to Emerald City. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about this show and I am really looking forward to this weekend! Please come by and say hello!

I will be in Artist Alley at table P-14


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Sketches will be available along with original art. I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

5 x 5 Head Shot $35

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning of Friday and Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.

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Saturday March 31 Panel information

Womanthology
Room: 3AB
Time: 6:00 - 7:00

Some of the ladies of IDW's Womanthology discuss their experience of working on the book. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the panel. Panelists include Bonnie Burton, Cat Staggs, Joamette Gil, Jill Pantozzi and Alexis Hernandez

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Sketches will be available along with original art. I also have a very limited numbers of prints. Sketchbooks for 2011 and 2010 will also be available in limited numbers.

Sketch pricing is as follows

9 x 12 headshot $75

11 x 14 $200 (limited number so get there early)

I will take a short list at the beginning of Friday and Saturday. If time permits I may open up on Sunday.