SoCal Comics Signing
SoCal Comics, Saturday, September 16: Batton and Jackie were among dozens of local comics creators appearing at the store’s first ever “Signing Saturday.” Here are a few photos from that inaugural event.
Comic-Con International 2017
Comic-Con International: San Diego: July 20-23: This year’s Comic-Con has now come and gone. Exhibit A Press was in its usual spot, booth 1909 in the Independent Publishers’ Pavilion, across from DC Comics. We were happy to host Eisner Award nominee Steve Conley on Friday for special signing. Alanna Wolff, Jeff Byrd, and Mavis…
Something New from Batton: “Underdog Comics” #1!
That’s right! Batton Lash has written the first issue of the new Underdog series from American Mythology, with art by frequent collaborator (Archie Freshman Year) Bill Galvan. Here’s an interview Batton and Bill did about the project with Vince Brusio at Diamond Bookshelf. Key quote from Bill: “Batton Lash is my favorite collaborator, and he’s…
Free Comic Book Day at SoCal Comics
Batton and Jackie were on hand for Free Comic Book Day at Southern California Comics, on Saturday, May 6. In addition to free comics, there were lots of comics creators, cosplayers, vendors, and festivities, with a turnout of over 2,000. Rain put at damper on things in the afternoon, but it everyone seemed to be…
The First Gentleman of the Apocalypse
A new episode of Batton’s The First Gentleman of the Apocalypse began at Aces Weekly on March 27. For the last three years, Batton has been writing, drawing, and coloring this online series as part of David Lloyd’s international webcomics magazine (available by subscription). The tag line for the series says it all: “Looking…
WonderCon 2017
Anaheim, CA, March 31-April 2, 2017: After a few years’ hiatus, Batton and Jackie were back at WonderCon for 2017. Exhibit A Press was in the Small Press area, hanging with neighbors Rebecca and James Hicks (“Little Vampires”). It was great getting to schmooze with lots of old friends. Lots of thanks to Mimi Cruz…
San Diego Comic Fest 2017
Jackie and Batton were once again be special guests at Comic Fest, which moved to a brand-new venue: the Four Points by Sheridan. A highlight was the special Jack Kirby cafe to celebrate Jack’s 100th birthday. Other special guests for the show included Greg Bear, Gregory Benford, Rob Salkowitz, Jim Valentino, Donna Barr, Roberta Gregory,…
The Latest Trade: A Vampire in Hollywood
The official publication date for A Vampire in Hollywood was September 10. The book is in print and available for purchase from fine comics shops, quality bookstores, and Amazon, as well as directly from Exhibit A Press. Books purchased from Exhibit A can be personalized and autographed by Batton—just make a request when…
“Comic Book People 2” Shares Candid 1990s Photos
Jackie Estrada’s Comic Book People 2 Provides Unique Peek at the Comics Indusry in the 1990s As a follow-up to 2014’s well-received Comic Book People: Photographs from the 1970s and 1980s, longtime comics industry insider Jackie Estrada ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund Comic Book People 2: Photographs from the 1990s, now available in…
Atlantis Fantasyworld Halloween Fun!
On Saturday, October 29, Atlantis Fantasyworld in Santa Cruz: CA hosted It’s Jackie & Batton & Lee, Oh My! Jackie, Batton, and famed cartoonist Lee Marrs appeared to help Joe and Dottie Ferrara celebrate the 40th year of the store. Needless to say, a good time was had by all. Here are a few photos…