Just finished this poster to promote the 40th birthday of Portland's iconic Excalibur Books & Comics. Pencils and inks by me, colors by Bill Mudron. Click to enlarge.
The crowd scene contains several comics characters (Shang-Chi, Doctor Strange, and Power Man and Iron Fist) specifically requested by Excalibur co-owner Debbie Fagnant. Bill also gave all the color an old-school newsprint dot-screen effect. It should really pop on the 11x17 poster. I hear the store is printing 100 or so.
Excalibur's press release on their month-long birthday celebration after the jump.
Excalibur Books & Comics celebrates 40th birthday in August with full month of signings, events, deals, prizes
Excalibur Books & Comics turns 40 this year. To celebrate, the store is packing the entire month of August with special birthday events -- including creator signings, deals, trivia prizes, an in-store concert, and much more. Full details will be posted as they're confirmed at the store's website and Facebook page.
Owner/operators Peter Fagnant and Debbie Fagnant are available for interviews.
Excalibur opened its doors in 1974 at Southeast 39th and Powell, moving to its current location at 2444 SE Hawthorne Blvd. in 1983. The store is still co-owned by Peter Fagnant and his daughter Debbie Fagnant. Excalibur is one of the top 10 Diamond retailers in the United States and one of the oldest comics retailers in the United States.
EVENTS AND DEALS
Scheduled events for August (subject to change -- check the site for updates):
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Friday-Saturday, Aug. 1-2
Sidewalk sale
Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m.
Signing event with:
Saturday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m.
In-store concert with the Von Trapp Family Singers, promoting their comic "Harmonic Break," a tie-in with their new album with Pink Martini, "Dream A Little Dream." (Details on the comic can be found here.)
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Signing event with:
Saturday, Aug. 16 at 3 p.m.
Costume contest for adults and children (judged by industry professionals)
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Signing event with:
Wednesday, Aug. 27
In-store birthday bash, with cake and presents
Friday-Monday Aug. 29 - Sept 1
50% Off Sale
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Also, every day in August will feature a new trivia question posted on the store's website ( http://excaliburcomics.net ) and Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/ExcaliburComics ), with a daily prize to a winner.
SPECIAL POSTERS BY MULTIPLE ARTISTS
Special limited-run birthday posters are also in the works. A web-rez preview of the 11x17 poster by Mike Russell (pencils/inks) and Bill Mudron (colors) is attached, and will be produced in a limited run of 100.
Excalibur has also comissioned additional posters from Ben House, Celina Hernandez and Mike Murphy.
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
Debbie Fagnant and Peter Fagnant are available for interviews. To arrange an interview, contact the store at 503-231-7351.
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