http://www.capeday.com/site/ en richard@zeuscomics.com Copyright 2007 2007-05-06T20:40:00-06:00 http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/first_shots/ http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/first_shots/#When:20:40:00Z We have some first shots of Cape 3! http://www.flickr.com/groups/zeuscomics/ If you are a member of Flickr, you too can show your photos of the event by joining our Flickr group. Here are some more. CAPE 3 Photos Costume Contest News 2007-05-06T20:40:00-06:00 http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_3_david_mack_interview/ http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_3_david_mack_interview/#When:05:04:00Z David Mack makes his first appearance at CAPE.  He sits down with Pop Syndicate to talk about Kabuki, Shy Creatures and his upcoming Daredevil projects.  Read the David Mack Interview News 2007-05-04T05:04:00-06:00 http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_3_gail_simone_interview/ http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_3_gail_simone_interview/#When:05:20:00Z Gail Simone tells all...about her career and what you can expect from her upcoming run on Wonder Woman.  Read the Gail Simone Interview News 2007-05-03T05:20:00-06:00 http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_3_ben_hall_interview/ http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_3_ben_hall_interview/#When:12:05:00Z Sure you know him as the loveable sidekick to Marlena Hall but Ben’s steppin’ out at CAPE 3.  Read what he has to say.  Read the Ben Hall Interview News 2007-05-02T12:05:00-06:00 http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_3_jessie_garza_interview/ http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_3_jessie_garza_interview/#When:02:31:00Z Viper Comics comes back for the third year.  Founder Jessie Garza sits down with Pop Syndicate to give us an up date on how things have been going.  Read the Jessie Garza Interview News 2007-05-01T02:31:00-06:00 http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_gives_you_a_full_weekend_of_fun/ http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_gives_you_a_full_weekend_of_fun/#When:22:17:00Z A JAM-PACKED WEEKEND OF COMIC AND POP CULTURE FUN! The entire CAPE weekend: A comic fan’s dream. DAY 1 (Friday May 4, 2007 9pm – 2pm) CAPE’s Live Art Show and comic artist jam is not to be missed.  Come party with some of the best comic artists around the world in this unique, hypnotic underground hip-hop event - artists drawing, painting and sketching in tandem with the groovy sounds of DJ Aki.  Headliners include: Daredevil and Kabuki artist David Mack, Mike Huddleston, Dave Crosland, Lea Hernandez and Dallasites James O’Barr, Brock Rizy, Kristian Donaldson and Kahlid Robertson. Artists will jump in and jam over the course of the evening. All art will be auctioned off with the proceeds going to support Child’s Play & The Children’s Medical Center. CAPE Live Art Show: St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin in Dallas, 2730 Commerce St., Deep Ellum, 214-698-1511 DAY 2: (Saturday May 5, 2007 10-5pm) CAPE 3: Bride of Cape (Comic and Pop Culture Expo) hosted by those crazy peeps at Popsyndicate.com, 2006 Eisner winner PvPOnline.com and 2006 Eisner winner Zeus Comics, brings you over 100 of the coolest comic book artists and writers across the country.  Come chat with the likes of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Gail Simone, David Mack, Mike Huddleston, Scott Kurtz, Tony Bedard, Jose Villarubia, Jamie S Rich, Jim Mahfood, Lea Hernandez, Kristin Donaldson, Brian Denham, Marc Andreyko, Lisa Jonte and many more. 28 Weeks Later suggests you check-in with the HAZMAT tent before venturing on to the streets of CAPE – you wouldn’t want to contract the rage virus now, would you? The Break Room podcast will M.C. the entire days CAPE festivities – which allows fans a rare chance to interact with top creators in the comic industry, get sketches, talk comics and pick up some fantastic free goodies including 5,000 free comics at the largest Free Comic Book Day event in the World! Don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for some smokin’ hot prizes too. As if that wasn’t enough, have you been working on your costume for the CAPE costume contest?  You should be, because there are some bitchin’ cool prizes. Find out who has the best of the best costume at 2pm. Categories include: Best Spider-Man Character, Best Anime Character, Best Overall and a Best 4 and under. Hosted by Mix 102.9’s Joe Kelly. Features celebrity judges Jagger of Jagger Morning Show, Mike Castellucci aka News 8’s Why Guy and Dan Koller of Quick.  We’ll have Spider-Man prize packs, DVDs, Blockbuster Online memberships, original art and much more! CAPE 3: Bride of CAPE: Zeus Toys and Comics, Turtle Creek Village, 3878 Oaklawn Ave, Suite 100E, Dallas, TX 75219 DAY 3: (Sunday, May 6, 2007 10:30am) Big Gay Brunch.  Zeus Comics wraps up a weekend of festivities for CAPE 3: Bride of CAPE with its first Big Gay Brunch for comic fans on Sunday. Guests of honor at the event include famous comic writers and artists such as Gail Simone, Marc Andreyko, Ian Shaughnessy, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Lea Hernandez and Jose Villarrubia. Other special guests include fiction writers Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon, Prism Comics President Roger B.A. Klorese and podcasters the Comic Book Queers. The guests at this year’s gay and lesbian brunch are responsible for positive representations of gays and lesbians in comics.  The brunch starts at 10:30am, be there or be SQUARE! Tickets are $20 and are available in advance at Zeus Comics, Call or email to RSVP 214-219-8697 richard@zeuscomics.com. Seating is EXTREMELY limited. Big Gay Brunch: Ciudad in Dallas, 3878 Oak Lawn, 214-219.3141 CAPE would not be possible without the generosity of its sponsors: 28 Weeks Later, Korn Bowdich & Diaz LLP, St Pete’s Dancing Marlin, LiveWire Special Events, Courtyard Marriott, Orbitz, Christon Company, iDoc, Standard Waste Systems and Liquid Logixx. About Child’s Play Child’s Play is a non-profit organization begun in 2003 by Gabe and Tycho, the creators of the Penny Arcade comic strip, as a way to help sick children and show the world the softer side of people who play videogames. Through the generosity of gamers and the videogame industry, Child’s Play has raised over two million dollars in toys, games and cash for sick children through an ongoing online toy drive and annual charity auction. Now in its fourth year, Child’s Play is developing a worldwide network of beneficiary Children’s Hospitals in order to brighten hospital stays for children internationally. For more information go to http://www.childsplaycharity.org. News 2007-04-30T22:17:00-06:00 http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/tony_bedard_interview/ http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/tony_bedard_interview/#When:22:01:00Z Tony Bedard returns to CAPE for his second year.  Find out why he went exclusive with DC, the final fate of Route 666 and more in this exclusive interview.  Read the Tony Bedard Interview News 2007-04-29T22:01:00-06:00 http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/put_on_your_cape/ http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/put_on_your_cape/#When:21:59:00Z Win great prizes with the first CAPE Costume Contest FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 26 - Are you a princess? A Webslinger? A Pokemon? Find out at CAPE at 2 pm when our judges pick out the best costumes from all age groups. Hosted by Mix 102.9’s Joe Kelly. Features celebrity judges Jagger of Jagger Morning Show, Mike Castellucci aka News 8’s Why Guy and Dan Koller of Quick. Judging will be all ages in the following areas: Best Spider-Man Character Best Anime Character Best Overall Costume We’ll have Spider-Man prize packs, DVDs, Blockbuster Online memberships, original art and much more! The costume contest is part of a broader Free Comic Book Day event called CAPE 3, the Bride of CAPE. CAPE features over 90 national, local and international comic guests in an indoor/outdoor setting in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, May 5th, 2007. Its purpose is to celebrate the comic art form while attracting new readers, including an outreach to children. CAPE is in its third year and is hosted by Zeus Comics, PVPonline.com and Popsyndicate.com. CAPE 3: Bride of CAPE takes place at Zeus Toys and Comics, Turtle Creek Village, 3878 Oaklawn Ave, Suite 100E, Dallas, TX 75219 on Saturday, May 5th, 2007 from 10am - 5pm coincides with the Free Comic Book Day events taking place all over the world. CAPE allows fans a chance to interact with top creators in the comic industry, get sketches, talk comics and pick up some fantastic free goodies including 5,000 free comics! CAPE would not be possible without the generosity of its sponsors: 28 Weeks Later, Korn Bowdich & Diaz LLP, St Pete’s Dancing Marlin, LiveWire Special Events, Courtyard Marriott, Orbitz, Christon Company, iDoc, Standard Waste Systems and Liquid Logixx. Go to http://www.capeday.com for a complete list of guest and events. News 2007-04-29T21:59:00-06:00 http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_honored_again/ http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_honored_again/#When:21:32:00Z City of Dallas proclaims May 5th Free Comic Book Day in honor of CAPE. April 17 – The city of Dallas has once again proclaimed the May 5, 2007 is Free Comic Book Day in honor of CAPE 3: Bride of CAPE (Comic and Pop Culture Expo).  This is the second year the city has bestowed CAPE, the WORLD’S LARGEST Free Comic Book Day Event, with this proclamation. “I am honored that Dallas would once again recognize CAPE with a proclamation,” says Richard Neal, owner of Zeus Comics and one of the founders of CAPE.  “It validates the comic medium as a true art form and helps bring children’s literacy to the forefront. This just makes a great day just that much better.” CAPE 3 is hosted by Popsyndicate.com, 2006 Eisner winner PvPOnline.com and 2006 Eisner winner Zeus Comics.  With over 75 guests including Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Gail Simone, David Mack, Mercedes Lackey, Josh Howard, Mike Huddleston, Scott Kurtz, Tony Bedard, Jose Villarubia, Jamie S Rich, Jim Mahfood, Lea Hernandez, Kristin Donaldson, Brian Denham, Kit Lively, Marc Andreyko, Larry Dixon, Harold LeDoux, Ben Dunn, Kris Straub, Dave Crosland and many more. CAPE 3: Bride of CAPE takes place at Zeus Toys and Comics, Turtle Creek Village, 3878 Oaklawn Ave, Suite 100E, Dallas, TX 75219 on Saturday, May 5th, 2007 from 10am – 5pm and coincides with the Free Comic Book Day events taking place all over the world. CAPE would not be possible without the generosity of its sponsors: 28 Weeks Later, Korn Bowdich & Diaz LLP, St Pete’s Dancing Marlin, LiveWire Special Events, Courtyard Marriott, Orbitz, Christon Company, iDoc and Liquid Logixx. For a complete list of guests and events go to http://www.capeday.com. News 2007-04-23T21:32:00-06:00 http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_brunch_discusses_gay_comic_characters/ http://www.capeday.com/index.php/site/cape_brunch_discusses_gay_comic_characters/#When:21:31:00Z Join your favorite writers and artist for an after CAPE brunch. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 23 - Zeus Comics wraps up a weekend of festivities for CAPE 3: Bride of CAPE with its first Big Gay Brunch for comic fans on Sunday May 6th, 2007. Guests of honor at the event include famous comic writers and artists such as Gail Simone, Marc Andreyko, Ian Shaughnessy, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Jose Villarrubia. The guests at this year’s gay and lesbian brunch are responsible for positive representations of gays and lesbians in comics.  The brunch starts at 10:30 am on Sunday May 6th at Ciudad in Dallas, 3878 Oak Lawn, 214-219.3141.  Tickets are $20 and seating is limited to 60 people. “Openly gay writers such as Roberto and Marc highlight the importance of being “out” while progressing the concept of writing for major characters such at Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four,” said Zeus owner, Richard Neal. “And from the other side we have fearless contributions from non-gay writers and artists such as Gail Simone.” Honored guest Gail Simone writes popular books for DC Comics including Birds of Prey and Wonder Woman. Her previous work includes stints on Action Comics featuring Superman and Marvel Comics Deadpool. Marc Andreyko currently writes Manhunter for DC Comics featuring the openly gay character, Obsidian. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa works for rival publisher Marvel Comics. Aguirre-Sacasa writes for Sensational Spider-Man. Accomplished painter, photographer, colorist and digital artist, Jose Villarrubia’s work can be seen most recently in Desolation Jones, Batman Year 100, Ghost Rider and Spider-Man Reign. Co-creator of Strangetown with Chynna Clugston, published by Oni Press. His newest book is his first original graphic novel, Shenanigans, with artist Mike Holmes.  His work includes editorial assist on various Oni comics including Queen & Country, Blue Monday: Painted Moon, Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life, Scooter Girl, Love Fights, and Too Much Hopeless Savages. The gay and lesbian brunch hosted by Zeus Comics is part of a broader Free Comic Book Day event called CAPE 3, the Bride of CAPE. CAPE features over 70 national, local and international comic guests in an indoor/outdoor setting in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, May 5th, 2007. Its purpose is to celebrate the comic art form while attracting new readers, including an outreach to children. CAPE is in its third year and is hosted by Zeus Comics, PVPonline.com and Popsyndicate.com. Recently, the City of Dallas issued a proclamation declaring this year’s event on May 5, 2007 “Free Comic Book Day” in Dallas in honor of CAPE for the second year in a row. Last year’s event brought out over 6,000 people. Zeus Comics has garnered nine local awards since its inception in 2000 including one for its gay and lesbian comic fan mixers. Its owner, Richard Neal, has even been featured in the national gay and lesbian magazine, The Advocate, several times. CAPE would not be possible without the generosity of its sponsors: 28 Weeks Later, Korn Bowdich & Diaz LLP, St Pete’s Dancing Marlin, LiveWire Special Events, Courtyard Marriott, Orbitz, Christon Company, iDoc and Liquid Logixx.  News 2007-04-23T21:31:00-06:00