Category Archives: Events

Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Steven

That’s right, swashbucklers, whether you’re a fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise, classic films like Captain Blood, The Crimson Pirate, and The Sea Hawk, or even baseball’s Pittsburgh Pirates (okay, maybe that last one’s a stretch), today’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Publishing | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Happy Read Comics in Public Day!

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Steven

Today is the sixth International Read Comics in Public Day. Started in 2010 by Brian Heater and Sarah Morean, it’s an annual appreciation of comic books and graphic novels, demonstrated by folks not afraid to celebrate their reading choices by … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged , | Comments Off on Happy Read Comics in Public Day!

Zombies?! Of Course You’re Gonna Fear Them!

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Steven

Tonight’s the night when the much-anticipated television series Fear the Walking Dead—a spinoff series to the hugely successful The Walking Dead—makes its debut on AMC. Set before the events of TWD, this prequel series will detail the early days and … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Television Shows | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Zombies?! Of Course You’re Gonna Fear Them!

Happy Doctor Who Comics Day!

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Steven

In case you were unaware of it, today is Doctor Who Comics Day, a worldwide holiday invented just last year by Titan Comics, publisher of brand-new comics based on the incredible science-fiction television series that debuted in 1963; the comics … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged , | Comments Off on Happy Doctor Who Comics Day!

Happy Children’s Book Week!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Steven

In case you hadn’t heard, this week marks the 96th anniversary of Children’s Book Week, the longest-running national literacy initiative in the USA. Events are being held all around the country to encourage young readers of all ages (that includes … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Happy Children’s Book Week!

Happy Free Comic Book Day!

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Steven

That’s right, fans of illustrated fiction, today is annual Free Comic Book Day at brick-and-mortar and online comic shops around the world. And in keeping with this fine tradition, we here at The ’Warp have a couple of our own … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Happy Free Comic Book Day!

Happy Will Eisner Week!

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Steven

Graphic novels: Who doesn’t love to read them, especially if they can be used to get adults, teens, and kids interested in reading? And if there’s one thing the staff at StarWarp Concepts believes in, it’s promoting literacy. And wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Graphic Novels, Lorelei, Pandora Zwieback, Publishing | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Happy Will Eisner Week!

Frank Thorne Art Exhibit at Illustration House

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Steven

Well, this is perfect timing. Hot on the heels of my Comics for Sinners review of the just-released Frank Thorne’s Red Sonja Art Edition, Vol. 2, comes new that the legendary Mr. Thorne will be the subject of an upcoming … Continue reading →

Posted in Comic Books, Events | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Frank Thorne Art Exhibit at Illustration House

Happy Women in Horror Month!

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Steven

It’s that time again, when every February the horror genre celebrates Women in Horror Month, putting a spotlight on the contributions of all the female creators—writers, artists, movie directors, producers, special makeup artists, special effects experts, etc.—who’ve brought thrills and … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged | Comments Off on Happy Women in Horror Month!

National Readathon Day is Tomorrow!

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Steven

This Saturday, January 24, kicks off the first annual celebration of National Readathon Day! A collaboration involving Goodreads, Mashable, the National Book Foundation, and major publisher Penguin Random House, it’s a fund-raising effort to battle illiteracy and promote reading. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged | Comments Off on National Readathon Day is Tomorrow!