Things are gearing up like CRAZY for next weekend’s big comic convention in San Jose, Big Wow! ComicFest!!
The biggest and most SUPER EXCITING news is that my homegirl Mia Ballistic will be debuting a fashion line at the, yes, FREAKING FASHION SHOW that will be happening at the convention.
The show will be 12:00 to 2:00 on Saturday at Big Wow! and will feature the most incredible lineup of cosplay community talent I may have ever seen. Seriously, this is the cream of the crop, guys, and I know you’re gonna recognize tons of the models, designers and other talent. And Mia will be slapping some of the best of the best into her gorgeous line of GEEK ACTIVEWEAR. OMG.
Besides, I’m going to be filling a verrrrry special role in the fashion show… No spoilers yet, but I think y’all will be very amused.
Anyway, besides working on the fashion show, I’m in the big countdown to get my own cosplays for the weekend finished, mainly the Bombshell Wonder Woman design by Ant Lucia, which is coming along awesomely.
Wish me luck, and see you there! :D
Aquaman made an appearance at Dr. Comics & Mr. Games in Oakland, CA for Free Comic Book Day 2013! I helped hand out comics to kids and excited adults - I was there for a few hours but I wish I could have stayed longer! I always love hanging out there (especially with the wonderful manager, pictured). Thanks for another great year, guys!
(Roxanna Meta photographed by Doug Luberts and Dr. Comics & Mr. Games)
META YOUR HAIR I NEED TO PET IT OMG
You can pet it, love! <3
Aquaman made an appearance at Dr. Comics & Mr. Games in Oakland, CA for Free Comic Book Day 2013! I helped hand out comics to kids and excited adults - I was there for a few hours but I wish I could have stayed longer! I always love hanging out there (especially with the wonderful manager, pictured). Thanks for another great year, guys!
(Roxanna Meta photographed by Doug Luberts and Dr. Comics & Mr. Games)
Travels with American Comicon: ~ The DC Universe.
Cosplay-Master Images (Featuring Roxanna Meta & John Whitt!) taken in the Cities of San Diego and Atlanta U.S.A.
Wow!!
I love Free Comic Book Day. It’s a celebration for hard core fans and comics newbies both, and I attend one every year. The joy on the face of a kid getting his first free comic is wonderful, as is the delight of a long time reader trying a new book for the first time. I LOVE IT.
I would love people to reblog this, and if your local comic store (or if you are a retailer or employee yourself), is having a Free Comic Book Day Event this Saturday, please respond here with the details so my many many readers will be aware of these wonderful events.
I always post this little proviso…please remember, these comics are NOT free to retailers. They pay a reduced fee for the books, but it’s still very expensive to give them away to thousands of customers, they pay for the books, extra help, shipping, and all related celebration expenses. It adds up fast, and they are doing it to promote comics and reward their loyal readers. PLEASE do me a favor and do a little shopping while picking up your free books…just try a couple new titles you have never tried before, or maybe get your Magic cards or game supplies or long boxes that you already would get somewhere else, usually. This event is meant to support readers, but it would be lovely if everyone also showed some love back to the retailers hosting these events!
For those wondering, I will be at THIRD EYE COMICS in Annapolis, MD, all day Saturday, from around nine to around four. Please come say hi! I will be giving away the Red Sonja mini-prints for as long as I have them available!
Please spread the word, and add your local store’s info, if they are holding an event. THANK YOU!
I will be at Dr. Comics and Mr. Games on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland for Free Comic Book Day this Saturday! Come by and say hello!
And while you’re there, DO buy something - I think it’s great that Ms. Simone mentioned the truth that the comics are NOT free to the retailers, so it really is an event from the goodness of their hearts. :) Plus, Dr. Comics is going to be having a rad sale!
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Enjoy 25% off EVERYTHING* in the store, with a different daily special each day of the sale:
Friday (5/3): 1/2 off clearance items
Saturday (5/4): Free Comic Book Day special! Spend at least $25 and get a matching amount towards select graphic novels
Sunday (5/5): 40% off games
Monday (5/6): 40% off back issues* and select variant comics
*New comics and mylar/bronze & silver age comic boxes are excluded from the sale. Limited to stock on hand. Discounts DO NOT stack.
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As for what I’ll be wearing… I’m not sure yet! You’ll just have to come find out! :D
Snippets from some of my favorite shots by Subversive Photography!
Roxanna Meta as Black Cat, SDCC 2011
I am way excited about this cover manip done by goddamn-batgirl.tumblr.com! It’s me in my Black Cat suit. Look Ma, I’m in a comic book! And isn’t it stylish!
So as promised, I just added a few cool new things to the Haus of M shop: a couple of sets of my pinback buttons, and a shiny accessory made out of my Aquaman fabric!
AND did you notice there’s a brand-new, never-before-seen image of Black Cat in there, too?? You know, just in case you hadn’t noticed.
If you have ever looked at my prints and thought you might like one, now is the time! If you have never been to the shop before - check it out! There might be something you love in there. And if you’d like to reblog this so that other comics and Game of Thrones-loving people can see it, too, that would be just wonderful. ♥
Hot DC comic’s cosplayers from a past Wondercon
Hey, it’s Willow Makenzie, Psykitten Pow and me, Roxanna Meta! Good memories. :)
Some friends and I did a taping for “Creepy KOFY Movie Time”, a show on the San Francisco TV station KOFY, to promote Big Wow! ComicFest. It was lots of fun! I was nervous about wearing Black Cat for the first time in three years, but we had a good time.
Here we are taking some pictures on the green screen. If anyone wants to play around with ‘shopping the first one, I’d love to see what you come up with! :D
