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Comic books in 'Comic Convention'

  • Issue #1
    Adventures of a Comic Con Girl (2012 Antarctic) 1

    Written by Jon Solo and Dana Braziel-Solovy. Art and Cover by David Beauchene. Follow Dana on her misadventures in and around the comic convention scene. It's a fast and furious look at the quirky characters of the comic community and their rivalries, where the battles are so bitter because the stakes are so small. Dramatic license has been taken with the con goings-ons, but the content will still have you nodding in ruthless agreement. Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1
    American Splendor Comic-Con Comics (1996) 1

    Written by Harvey Pekar. Art by Gary Dumm, Scott A. Gilbert and Josh & Joe Zabel. Cover by Scott A. Gilbert. If you've never before been to a comics convention, there's no need to start now! Instead, pick up the latest issue of Harvey Pekar's autobiographical comic American Splendor, in which he tackles the comings and goings of the summer convention scene. Knowing that places are only as good as the people who inhabit them, Harvey focuses his sights on con guests and attendees in three brand-new stories. In "Huckster" and "The Worst Possible Job," Harvey tells the life story and working methods of Kapitan Kartoon, a budding artist with brilliant salesmanship. Also, "The Warning" details a conversation with Simpsons-creator Matt Groening about Harvey's ambitions. B&W. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #471
    Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 471

    Stories by Angelo Decesare, Hal Smith and Kathleen Webb. Art and Cover by Stan Goldberg & Henry Scarpelli. After walking in on one of her facials, Veronica forbids Archie to visit without calling first! Of course, just when he needs a phone, there's none available in "Close Call"! Plus, Mr. Weatherbee hits upon a bright idea: not only do the students have to get passing grades to get through school, they have to get pass-cards to get through the school building. But as with all the best laid plans, things go terribly awry when -- you guessed it -- he puts Archie in charge of the pass-cards in "A Passing Phase"! Also: "That Certain Uncertainty" and "I Forgot to Remember to Forget"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #601
    Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 601

    Pep. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Comic Con Conniptions," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Chuck wins a trip to the San Diego Comic Con, where he and Archie meet several of its staff members, as well as Archie Comics editor Victor Gorelick, who critiques Chuck's cartooning portfolio. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Getting the Business," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Reggie's father insists that he get a job, so he finds one outside of Riverdale so no one will know he has to work. Archie's Club News. "Hot Car Hot Dog," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Hot Dog foils two thieves who have stolen Archie's car. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #1SDCC
    Harley Quinn Invades Comic Con International San Diego (2014) 1SDCC

    San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Wraparound Sketch Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Amanda Conner, Marco Failla, Javier Garron, Dave Johnson, Paul Pope, Stephane Roux, Damion Scott, Rob Campanella and John Timms. Cover by Amanda Conner. The title says it all! Our favorite little troublemaker, Harley Quinn, takes on Comic-Con International: San Diego in this over the top issue! She'll have to battle long lines, crazy crowds and the dread con crud, all in the quest to get her own comic book published! 48 pages, full color.