Yet Another Fantastic Exeter Expo Exclusive ...

Following on from my last post, and with the Exeter Comic Expo 2010 just 3 weeks away now, organisers Fantasy Events UK have confirmed that not only will David Hine and Shaky Kane be signing copies of Bulletproof Coffin, arguably the hottest Image title of the year with issue #4 debuting at the event, Expo attendees will also be able to purchase this limited edition A3, 300gsm, Bulletproof Coffin/Ramona print by Shaky Kane for just £5.

David Hine will also be signing copies of his ground breaking title Strange Embrace and, as part of 'Darkness Falls Over Exeter' will be taking part in a special double signing with Matt Timson.

The Exeter Comic Expo 2010 looks like being another fantastic event from Fantasy Events UK. Entry is, incredibly, just £2 with children under the age of 12 free with a fee paying adult.

More details from the Fantasy Events UK website.

Exeter International Comic Expo - September 2010

I've received news ahead of the Exeter International Comic Expo 2010, sponsored by Com.x, and it looks like we're in for another superb event from organisers Fantasy Events UK, the team behind the ever-popular Bristol International Comic and Small Press Expo.

Taking place at the Mercure Southgate Hotel, in the heart of Exeter city centre, on Sunday 19 September 2010, the Exeter International Comic Expo features a host of talented creators including Special Guests Lee Garbett (Outsiders, Batgirl, Batman: Return of Bruce Wayne), David Hine and Shaky Kane, who will be signing copies of Bulletproof Coffin with issue #4 debuting at the Expo, Matt Timson (The Impaler, The Darkness, The Darkness: High Noon) along with Guest of Honour Mike Ploog.

Lee Garbett will be signing copies of the recently published Batgirl Rising trade paperback which features the first 7 issues of the series written by Bryan Q. Miller. Furthermore, Expo visitors who purchase a copy of Batgirl Rising from the Krackers booth will receive a print of this fantastic pencilled splash page - from Batgirl #12 - which will be printed on A3 300gsm card stock: you'll find me somewhere in that queue!


As well as the creators there will be a wide range of dealers in attendance including Expo regulars Reed Comics, Full Circle Publications, PsiComics, The Comic Man and the aforementioned Taunton-based Krackers.

The event takes place from 11am to 4pm with entry an absolute bargain £2 while children under 12 years of age are admitted free of charge with a fee paying adult.

I attended Fantasy Events Exeter Expo in February of this year and had a wonderful day picking up a load of back-issues, new publications, sketches and chatting with creators and comic fans alike. The venue, the Mercure Southgate Hotel, was absolutely superb with fantastic facilities, friendly staff, large function rooms and a great restaurant.

I can't recommended this event too highly - along with the Bristol International Comic and Small Press Expo the Exeter Expo has quickly become one of the highlights of my 'comic year' - and more details and additions to guest list can, of course, be found at the Fantasy Events website.

EXETER INTERNATIONAL COMIC EXPO
Sunday 19 September, 11am to 4pm
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Expo website