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Superheroes for Hospice

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Location: 95 Old Short Hills Rd, West Orange, NJ 07052
When: April 21, 2012
Time: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

More than 300 boxes of comic books will be on sale, from Archie to Vertigo, including books for children and adults. Also on sale will be graphic novels, trading cards and action figures. Scheduled to appear are Steve Mannion, Creator/Artist, Fearless Dawn; Paul Castiglia, Writer/Editor, Archie, DC, Dark Horse and Droop Dog; Tom Hall, Writer and Co-creator of the award-winning R-13 and King!; David Ryan, Writer/Artist, War of the Independents.

Get Into Comics Lecture Series Schedule:

  • 11:00 a.m. – Noon

My Comic Book Life with Arlen Schumer

From thumbnail sketches to finished artwork, you’ll be inspired by how Schumer turned a childhood love of comic books into an adult livelihood as a comic book historian and illustrator for more than 25 years.

  • 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

How to Create a Comic Book Character with Rick Parker

A hands-on experience for kids of all ages. Participants do not need to be a professional artist.

  • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Why Superheroes Matter: Modern Mythology from Comics to Films with Hannah Means-Shannon, PhD

Superheroes intrigue and inspire us because of their enduring universal qualities drawn from ancient traditions. This lecture will delve into three hero types present in Greek, Irish and Norse Mythology and explore the ways in which they have come to influence and energize superheroes in various comics and films including Iron Man, Thor and Captain America.

Admission is free. Registration is required to attend one or more of the Get Into Comics Lecture Series presentations. Please RSVP to Spiro Ballas, sballas@barnabashealth.org.

Email: sballas@barnabashealth.org
Price: $0

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