Sorry for the lack of postings things have been crazy the past couple days … I don’t know if anyone heard about the flooding in West Virginia, where I am originally from, but my mother was affected, luckily not as bad as some of my friends that lost everything.

There are two local conventions happening next week. The Electric City Comic Con and Infinity Con up in Lake George (see interview below for details).

Next week I plan to have interviews with the creators appearing at the Electric City Comic Con hosted by the Schenectady Public Library.

This week is fairly light on the new releases being that it is a 5 week month, so for DC is releasing some Annuals which I usually pass on just because of the price point.

So be sure to check these books and more at any of the Local Comic Stores:

Dark Knight III Master Race #5

DC Comics: June 29, 2016

Writer: Frank Miller

Art/Cover: Andy Kubert

Cover Price: $5.99

I still wondering where the story is going and why I am still reading it but with three more issues to go I feel committed (or maybe I should be committed) to finishing it with the hope that Frank Miller and Azzarello can make a sensible/coherent story.

DC Super Hero Girls TPB Vol. 01 Finals Crisis

By: Shea Fontana, Yancey Labat

Price: $9.99

If you have a young daughter, niece, or friend of the family that loves comics but you wouldn’t want to expose them to the characters in the regular DC Universe then this is the book that could get them into reading comics.

I ordered this book for my young nieces and hope they enjoy it as much as they did the Free Comic Day Sampler I gave them. From reading the FCBD comic I got a strong Tiny Titans vibe from it which is also great for young readers.

Batman & Robin Eternal

Written by James Tynion IV, Scott Snyder, Tim Seeley, Steve Orlando, Genevieve Valentine

Art by Tony S. Daniel et al.

This volume collects the second half of BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL (issues #13-26) which takes place in both the past and present (post Endgame when Bruce doesn’t know he was Batman). Years ago the Dynamic Duo thought they defeated Mother, a villain who was designing the perfect fighter. It is up former Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Red Robin (Tim Drake), and Damien Wayne to save a generation from unspeakable tragedy. The story also tells the origin of Harper Row aka Bluebird who was once destined to become the perfect partner for Batman. Another reason I enjoyed this story so much was that it reintroduced Cassandra Cain (Pre-New52 Batgirl) and Azrael (Jean Paul Valley) back into the Bat-Family.

For my thoughts on the first four issues check out this Read Pile post

I had the opportunity to do a short with interview Steve Orlando about his involvement in the project:

What was it like working with the other creators on the maxi-series and would you do something similar in the future?

It was great! A writer’s room allows us all to keep each other honest, never be lazy, and utilize – and unify – our greatest strengths as writers. Everybody has strengths and weaknesses, and working as a team on Batman and Robin Eternal allowed us all to put our best foot forward and give people an exciting story and a new exciting villain. I would always be up for another round!

What was your process for the scripts you wrote?

Much like with television, the entire writing and editorial team brainstorm the overall plot and then break the issues together. Then, once the issues are broken, we looked at everyone’s strengths and assigned issue scripts to the individual writers or writing teams that could bring them home the best.

Where there any story plots or beats that you suggested be a part of the series that made it in?

Of course! But I think it would be a disservice to the team to dissect which bits belong to who throughout the book. Suffice to say the RONOL multi-weapon powered by a glowing severed hand was definitely mine, however.

Here are some Previews of Steve’s issues #4 and #24 of the series:







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Steve will also be appearing at the Infinity Con next weekend…

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As I mentioned above, one of the local conventions next weekend is Infinity Con at the Lake George Forum in Lake George, NY

Comic Guests include:

Ron Marz, Steve Orlando (Midnighter, Supergirl Rebirth), Joe St.Pierre, Paul Harding, Kevin Conrad (Spawn), John Hebert, Nikkol Jelenic, Sal Otero, Mike Kingston(Headlocked), Cliff Galbraith (Rat-Bastard), Joe Martino & Dave Ryan (Red-Anvil), Bill Anderson, Christian St. Pierre , and Skip Winter

Media Guests include:

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Blue Ranger (David Yost) /The Yellow Ranger ( Karan Ashley) / The Black Ranger (Walter Jones), Ming Chen & Michael Zapcic, Jerry “The King” Lawler (Headlocked), Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Scott “Big Pappa Pump” Steiner, and Fred “Tugboat” Ottman

Local exhibitors and vendors will also be there, check out the website for more details.



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D.W. of the FanboysInc podcasting network is one of the promoters of the con and sat down to answer some questions about the show:



So tell me about the con and how you got involved?

Infinity Con is the creation of Steve Duckett. Last year was his first con. I reached out to him about having a table for FanboysInc, which he gave. That turned into me offering to help with marketing, design and website help. After a successful first con, Steve and I talked about becoming partners. So this past January we teamed up together.

Coming on board, I don’t just bring myself.’ I have also incorporated FanboysInc into the fold. Just seemed right since of our theme of podcasts, articles and going to cons as guests or press and it’s right in our back yard.

What has been the hardest part of putting a con like this together and what was the most fun?

Think the hardest part is time and prep. So much goes into an event and I came on late as Steve’s partner. So with that and learning as we go can be difficult but have to give a huge Thank You to John Belskis creator of the Albany Comic Con and Cliff Galbraith who is the creator promoter for East Coast Comic Con. Without their help and support, it would have been a harder road to sure. I can’t speak for Steve but we seem to work well together. He deals with the logistics, bookings and what not. I’m the graphics, web, pr, and social media end.

Think the most fun is meeting new people and feeling the area support for what we want to do. Plus if you look at our artist alley list, it’s some great talent there and I can say that they are all friends I’ve made thru FanboysInc. Come how can that not be fun?!

Is there any creator that you wanted to get but for some reason wasn’t available? Which creators would you like to see at future cons?

No, not really…

We both had an idea of what we wanted to do this year and who we wanted. We got who we wanted. Some great new talent that has never been here. I think that’s important for comic book guests and media guests alike. Something new and fresh but still focusing on comics.

If you’ve heard me on my podcasts or even talked with me at a con or event, I’m sure you’ve heard about my Batman curse. Save that for another time but it relates to who I would want at a future con, Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo. The dynamic duo themselves. That for me would be awesome as I’ve been a huge fan for a long time and I think people would love to see them both in this area.

What is it that sets Infinity Con apart from the Albany Con ?

John and the crew for the Albany Comic Con have been putting on great shows for years and he’s truly a Comic Con. We always have a great time as guests there and I tried to mirror that feel with our vendors and artists that we have. But we are also delving into the pop culture arena as well. With guests like the Power Rangers (add names) , Ming Chen and Mike Zapcic from AMCs Comic Book Men and wrestlers like Hacksaw Jim Duggan. They all in one way or another have influenced comics and the pop culture scene

One last question, what is the one thing yu are most excited for that is happening at the Con?

I have to say what will excite me the most is the fans who come to this year’s con to have a great time. As Steve and I are putting on a con that we would want to go to and think it will show that weekend and think fans of comics and pop culture will enjoy the experience!

For more and updated information checkout the Con website: Infinity Con

Follow on Twitter: Infinity Con

Checkout the Facebook page

Show times: Saturday, July 9: 10 am to 5 pm

Sunday, July 10: 10 am to 4pm