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Christian Comic Arts Society To Host Industry Panels on Spirituality In Comics and a Showcase of Faith Themed Projects at Comic-Con International 2008
(San Juan Capistrano, California – July 7, 2008) The Christian Comic Arts Society (CCAS) has announced their annual panel discussions featuring some of the most respected professionals in the comics industry. The International Comic-Con (www.comic-con.org) takes place July 24-27, 2008 again is expected to fill to capacity in San Diego, CA with an attendance of over the 100,000 individual attendees, pros and exhibitors.
Spirituality in Comics
Saturday, JULY 26
10:00-11:00am
ROOM 2
From the dawn of comics creation, spiritual themes have woven a significant pattern in the story arc of most comics' worlds. A big hit at the 2007 Con after being upgraded to a larger room, the Spirituality in Comics panel featured an amazing conversation on faith topics from personal beliefs, to Wiccan, Catholic, Jewish and Christian viewpoints. For 2008, the panels welcome two returning guests: moderator Leo Partible (Behind the Screen: Insiders on Faith, Film & Culture,) and Holly Golightly (School Bites, Sabrina the Teenage Witch,) as well as first time participants Cory Edwards (writer-director Hoodwinked, Fraggle Rock: The Movie), Scott Wong (co-founder Brethren Entertainment), and P.C. Hamerlinck (Alter-Ego.)
Christian Comic Arts Society
Sunday, JULY 27
10:30-11:30am
ROOM 24
Hear about the explosion of Christian-themed projects from major publishers and network with other Christians. Panel features Michael Davis (co-creator Static Shock), Sergio Cariello (The Lone Ranger), Jerrell Conner (Revelations: The Prophets), Clint Johnson (Faith Walker), hosted by Leo Partible (Behind the Screen: Insiders on Faith, Film & Culture). A short inspirational message by Robert Luedke (Eye Witness) and worship music will precede the panel discussion.
For the 12th year in a row, the Comic Arts Society can be found on the exhibit floor. This year’s booth is #M12 in the Small Press section. The booth will feature new work from Alec Stevens, Buzz Dixon, Christine Kerrick, Don Ensign, Robert Flores, Robert Leudke, and others.
For fans of Faith-based comics, The Christian Comic Arts Society will be conducting a daily contest giveaway for each of the 4 days, as well as giving away evangelistic tracts and booklets. Fans can come to the booth daily to see the appearance line up and to enter the daily contest.
ABOUT CCAS:
The Christian Comic Arts Society (CCAS) was formed in 1984 to locate and link Christians who are interested or active in the comic book/strip medium. It sponsors Alpha Omega, the APA of Christian comics and Christian comic displays at various comic conventions across the country. The Goal and Purpose of CCAS is to support Christian professionals, hopefuls and enthusiasts within the Comic Book and related industries, accomplishing that by providing opportunities for the following: 1. The sharing of the Christian message and our Christian and our Christian faith, primarily within and through the comic book industry and art form. 2. Mentoring, training, friendship and networking. 3. The collaboration on and creation of visual storytelling. Christian Comic Arts Society can be found at www.christiancomicarts.com and sister organization New Creation Entertainment at www.newcreationnow.com
PDF of this release: http://www.frontgatemedia.com/news/fg_07072008_ccas.pdf.