WTFC Blog

2012 Tentative Events Schedule

2011-12-13T12:02:00Z

Yes, fanboys and girls, it's that time of year again - THE END! ::much applause:: As usual we just wanted to give you a smattering of the places we are looking into to make appearances at in 2012.

Absolutely no appearances have been confirmed at this time, and all convention dates are subject to change.

MegaCon - February 17-19, 2012
www.megaconvention.com/

Tampa Bay Comic Con - March 03-04, 2012
www.tampabaycomiccon.com/

Phoenix Comicon - May 24-27, 2012
phoenixcomicon.com/

Puerto Rico Comic-Con - May 26-27, 2012
www.prcomiccon.com

MetroCon - June 15-17, 2012
www.metroconventions.com/

Heroes Convention - Charlotte, NC - June 22-24, 2012
www.heroesonline.com/heroescon/

Florida SuperCon - June 29-July 02, 2012
www.floridasupercon.com/

Megaplex XI - July 27-29, 2012
www.megaplexcon.org/

Indie Creator Con - August 03-05, 2012
indiecreatorcon.com/

Dragon Con - August 31 - Sept 03, 2012
www.dragoncon.org/

Baltimore Comic Con - September 08-09, 2012
baltimorecomiccon.com/

If you know of a show or event not listed that you think could benefit from our awesome presence give us a shout out.

Keep checking back for updates on confirmed event appearances.

Red Angel News!

2011-11-11T15:03:13Z

Red Angel is getting lots of buzz these days as Issue #4 is nearly complete!
We are featured on the Steampunk site Xerposa! http://xerposa.com/steampunk-comic-red-angel
Red Angel is now available as an eBook on Amazon Kindle and Barnes and Noble Nook!
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Red-Angel-1/Erin-Pyne/e/2940013230699
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005UE5402

The Red Angel IndieGoGo page is doing well! Be a part of it all at -http://www.indiegogo.com/Red-Angel-Comic-Book-Series

Writer Erin Pyne has now started on the ongoing series so get your copies of the first two issues today and pre-order issue #3 to catch up on the story!
http://whatthefluxcomics.com/webstore.php

Having a Super Time

2011-10-05T12:06:16Z

WTFC will be on the road again. This Saturday, October 8, 2011 we will be at Florida Super Comics. The lovely Amy Vitale will be on hand along with Larry Jarrell. They will sign books and take photos. Larry will also be doing portfolio reviews for artists and taking commissions, so get there early! Don't forget we have a variety of sketch covers to choose from on your favorite titles. See you there.

Florida Super Comics, Games, Anime + More
5917 S. University Drive
Davie, FL. 33328
954.434.4822
Open 7 Days a Week
Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm

Red Angel #3 is Coming Soon!

2011-09-13T10:25:06Z

Red Angel #3 is coming soon! The steampunk adventure continues as Victoria Angel and her crew defend New Britannia from killer machines while seeking the truth about who is truly behind the continued attacks. Between righteous rebels, a corrupt "peacekeeping" military, and a neverending quest for revenge, the Red Angel airship crew must decide who they will fight for, risking their lives and their freedom.

Catch up on the story! Order Red Angel #1 and #2 today www.WhattheFluxComics.com!

Red Angel #2 is here!!!

2011-09-03T11:30:00Z

Hey Fluxers! Red Angel #2 has arrived via airship we are having the Mechs unload them as we speak! All those who pre-ordered should have their books in about a week! If you were among the first 100 to pre-order, you also receive the Limited Edition 10 Card Collectors Set.
There are a total of 30 Uncut Red Angel Card Sheets for sale on a first ordered first sold basis for $20. Send your PayPal request to info@whatthefluxcomics.com to get yours today!

Say Hello to PalmCon

2011-08-30T11:19:00Z

It's not often you get in on the ground floor of a new convention these days but we got lucky! PalmCon is the Palm Beach County Comics and Collectibles Show sponsored by Cosmic Times publishing.

So. come join us for the day, we'll have all of our titles and merchandise available and we'll keep you posted on which team members will be making an appearance for signings and commissions.

What:  PalmCon
Where: American Polish Club
             4725 Lake Worth Road
             Greenacres, FL 33463
Phone: (561) 967-1116 [for the American Polish Club venue only]
Email: PalmCon@CosmicTimes.net

When: Saturday, September 17th 2011
Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Website: http://www.cosmictimes.net/palmcon/

Also follow PalmCon's progression on Facebook and Twitter.

Inking Tutorial with Rusty Gilligan!

2011-08-22T13:46:00Z

Rusty Gilligan is a veteran inker with far more credits in the comic book industry than we could list here. To name a few, he’s worked for Marvel, DC, Image, Big Bang, Bluewater Comics, AC Comics, and Red Leaf Comics. He’s created trading cards for Topps, Clubhouse Diamonds, Skybox, Fleer, and Upper Deck. He’s also worked in the film industry for the X-Men Cartoon, Heavy Metal movie, and Spiderman 2 & 3 films. His press work includes: Card Collectors Price Guide, Comics Book Collector, Comics Buyers Guide, MAIN Magazine, and USA Today.

Rusty has crafted a “How To” for inking in a detailed step by step process. Click below for the tutorial!

http://comicbookinterviews.com/2011/03/tutorial-inking-with-rusty-gilligan/

Mac & Trouble Interviews!

2011-08-15T13:38:00Z

Check out these great interviews on ComicBookInterviews.com with artists Rusty Gilligan and Michael Mayne, creators of Mac & Trouble!!

Rusty's Interview- http://comicbookinterviews.com/2011/06/interview-rusty-gilligan-mac-trouble/

Michael's Interview- http://comicbookinterviews.com/2011/07/interview-michael-mayne/

Books, Authors and Artists of WTFC!

2011-08-08T16:49:08Z

Come check out all the books, comics, authors and artists of What the Flux Comics at our new profiles page! http://wtfauthorsandartists.wordpress.com
Each book and the creators are featured with their own pages complete with contact information and how to get a copy of the book!

Florida SuperCon 2011

2011-06-30T10:57:55Z

FSC is where we'll be! Whoot!

Come on down to Miami, FL July 1st to July 4th, 2011 and have a bit of fun with us at Florida SuperCon. This year thanks to the holiday it's a four day event. We will be rockin' and rollin' Artists' Alley with exclusive items, special surprises, and a full compliment of titles. Be prepared for some sneak peeks and sign up for the latest issue pre-orders.

Mingle with the vivacious Amy Vitale otherwise known as Victoria Angel, captain of the Red Angel, and the WTFC crew Larry, Debra, Hobbz, Javier, Cayce, and the gang of Fitztown. All our artists are open for commissions and once again we'll be doing portfolio reviews - so don't be shy.

See you there!

Here Comes Trouble... and Mac

2011-06-06T08:59:00Z

Terry Pavlet Unleashes The Da’kota Brand Into The World

2011-06-03T11:09:00Z

Check it out Da'kota fans! Creator/illustrator Terry Pavlet has been interviewed by Comic Privy. He discusses many fascinating topics from what influences him to who his favorite character is, plus he gives a choice bit of advice to comics fans.

You may find the interview here: Terry Unleashed Da'kota

Chiselton I Presume?

2011-06-01T08:15:00Z

From the minds of Tim Twelves and Dan Hill comes a spectacular new steampunk action adventure series! This James Bond-esque romp through Alternative Victoriana will knock your Wellies off and leave you wanting for more! The New Adventures of Sir Harry Chiselton will be available for pre-order shortly. Keep checking back with us.

Homeward Bound

2011-05-30T08:18:00Z

Just returned home and wanted to say we had an awesome time in Arizona at Phoenix Comicon and would like to thank all our new friends for making us feel so welcome on our first ever visit to that state.

It was great to see so many new faces and also come across a few we haven't seen since Moby Dick was a minnow - HA! We knew you weren't dead.

Enjoying "the love" at the table during one of the only quiet moments.

The Last Enchanter promo and a Rogue commission, among other things.

We hope to return to Phoenix soon but until then keep watching this blog for many new and amazing updates!

Phoenix Comicon Exclusive Print

2011-05-26T11:48:00Z

Available this weekend at Phoenix Comicon artist Terry Pavlet provides an action packed Exclusive Da'kota print! This piece is a special sneak peek of happenings in Book III.The Phoenix Comicon Variant is very limited and first come first serve, so hurry on over to Artist Alley table 770.We are located in the back on the left hand side of the exhibit hall near the Star Wars area. We will be carrying our full line of books so take this opportunity to stock up!

Artists make sure to bring your portfolios for review!

Creators and creative teams bring us your completed projects!

Make sure you get your commission requests for Larry Jarrell in early and give a big welcome to Fitztown.

SEE YOU THERE!

Arizona Here We Come!

2011-05-11T13:13:00Z

You heard correctly. WTFC is stretching its legs and checking out some territory beyond the Florida border. And where better to start with than Phoenix, Arizona. That's right, we will be headed to Phoenix Comicon this Memorial weekend, May 26-29th, 2011.

Check Us Out On News13 Website!

2011-05-09T10:00:00Z

Free Comic Book Day has come and gone and the WTFC gang had a great time in all of our locations and would like to thank our hosts.

We also wanted to point you to some fine coverage for the day's events. Central Florida News 13 has a listing for Amy Vitale, Jay Williams and Larry Jarrell's appearance at Action Games & Comics. It is listed under their FCBD feature:

http://www.cfnews13.com/article/entertainment/2011/may/240371/Saturday-is-Free-Comic-Book-Day

And more press on Amy's appearance can be found at PressTrust: http://www.presstrust.com/node/713065
in a great little article.

We also want to welcome Paul Fitzsimons from The Last Enchanter Series he was also at Action Games & Comics.

Jay and Amy looking forward to seeing you.

Scott S. and Larry horsing around. Careful you'll put an eye out!

Look What I Got!

2011-05-06T09:04:00Z

It's a custom made Red Angel fleece hat (kitty style). Would you like one of these hats for your very own? If so, let us know by posting comments here and on Facebook. We will only make them if we get enough interest in them. This means they will definitely be limited edition collector's items.

This hat was lovingly made by Michael and Harper of Grapevine Fires.
When you visit their site tell them how much you like the Red Angel hat.

Free Comic Book Day 2011

2011-05-04T07:46:00Z

Hey Fluxers,

We have a number of events planned for Free Comic Book Day this year. First, if you will be in the Clermont, FL area on Saturday, May 7th, stop by Action Games and Comics and see Amy Vitale, Jay Williams, and Larry Jarrell. It's going to be a blast and we will have a special announcement to share. If you can't make it we will be Tweeting and Posting from the venue the entire stay so it will feel like you are there with us.

Next, if you're in the Tampa, FL area stop by Heroes' Haven where Javier Lugo will be working his magic and taking commissions.

And last but not least, in the Sarasota, FL area Debra Joseph will be lurking at The Dark Side seeking out artistic talent.

All locations will have WTFC comics available. Artists don't forget to bring your portfolios in for review!

Saturday, May 7th! Be there!

Miami Bound

2011-05-02T08:05:00Z

Yes, boys and girls, WTFC will be at Florida SuperCon in Miami on July 1-3, 2011. We're looking forward to seeing everyone there! As always we'll keep you updated on where to find us in Artist Alley and what goodies we'll be bringing for you.