Free State Comicon: Behind the Table

Guest Column By CW Cooke

CW Cooke
Writer CW Cooke and his wife Katie enjoy talking to comics fans at the 2011 Free State Comicon.

Saturday, September 10, 2011 was a fantastically enjoyable day. A special thanks goes out to Craig Klotz first and foremost for allowing me to take part in the Free State Comicon show and have fun out in Lawrence on that lovely day. Seriously, the only way it could have gone better is if I had a big announcement following the con.

I spent the entire day behind my table, watching people pass by, meeting fans, shaking hands, talking with other creators, meeting creators, signing autographs, selling books, and laughing. There was a lot of laughing. A lot of mischief was had on my side of the room, which we’ll discuss briefly in just a moment. Continue reading “Free State Comicon: Behind the Table”

Kansas City creators launch new webcomic

There's Something Happening in Crawford, Kansas
Mike Sullivan and Kelly Bickford are the creators of the webcomic "There's Something Happening in Crawford, Kansas"

There’s Something Happening in Crawford, Kansas is the new webcomic created by Kansas City writer/penciller Mike Sullivan and inker Kelly Bickford.  The ongoing adventure strip took shape at the weekly Drawing Frenzy jam sessions that occur nearly every Saturday at the Crossroads Coffeehouse. You can follow the strip and catch up on Sullivan’s other comics work at his website, www.virtualinfinitycomics.com.

This weekend Sullivan will be appearing at the Free State Comicon in Lawrence, Kansas. The convention is scheduled for September 10th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. It will be held in Building #21 of the Douglas County Fairgrounds at 2110 Harper Street in Lawrence, Kansas. Admission is $3.00.