February
26, 2006
Comic Book Makers Talk
Takes place February 26, 2006, at Reed Exhibition's New York
Comic Convention, Jacob Javitts Center, New York City.
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April
3, 2005
Simon Autographs Adventures of the Fly At
Big APPLE
Arrangement with Archie Comics
Promotes Adventures of the Fly |
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Crowds lined up at the Simon Comics booths
for a special signing of Joe Simon's classic adventure comic book
series, Adventure of the Fly and The Comic Book Makers.
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March
25, 2005
Archie Comics in Special Arrangement with Simon Comics
for Promotion of Adventures of the Fly
Autographed Books and Never-Before-Displayed
Art at the Big Apple Comic Convention in first week of April, 2005
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Through arrangements with Archie Comics, with special thanks to Archie Comics'
Chairman/Publisher, Michael I. Silberkleit
and Archie Comics' President/Publisher,
Richard H. Goldwater, comic book legend Joe Simon will
be making a rare appearance on (Sunday, April 3rd) to promote the collected edition of
the Simon and Kirby comic book classic, Adventures
of the Fly. A limited number of autographed
books and other collectibles will be available for purchase at the Simon Comics
booth from April 1-3.
Published by Archie Comics, this 96-page full-color trade paperback
collects the amazing tales of Adventures of the Fly from 1959 and 1960. The
stories are illustrated by some of the most famous creative talents in comic
book history: Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Jack Davis, Al Williamson, George
Tuska, to name just a few.
This historical edition -- with stories faithfully restored and
recolored -- highlights one of the pioneering superhero titles of the
silver age. Joe Simon penned the book's forward to this
collection of great comic book storytelling!
As promotion for Archie Comics' publication of the trade paper back
book, Adventures of the Fly, the original double-spread art of
SPIDER SPRY AND THE FLY published in the series' first issue in
1959 will be on exhibit for the first time ever. Also on exhibit will be giant color recreations of the
Adventures of the Fly, never before displayed.
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Big Apple Comic Con is located in the The Penn Plaza Pavilion at 401 7th Ave. at 33rd St. across from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden in New York City.
WWW.BIGAPPLECON.COM.
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February
22, 2005
Visit Simon Comics at New York City Comic Convention
Will be at the Big Apple Comic Convention in first week of April, 2005
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Jim Simon will be at the April Big Apple Comic Convention in NYC
April 1 - 3 in support
of Simon Comics. Jim is the co-author with Captain America legend Joe
Simon of The Comic Book Makers — the tell-all insider’s
account of life behind the scenes. Joe Simon will be at the same
booth periodically with a confirmed appearance for signings on April
3rd. Check out the booth all three days!
Jim is also the author of a fantasy horror novel and
other books,
former editor of Sick magazine and contributor to Marvel's past Crazy
magazine, creator of Shieldmaster Comics and other media. Jim is
in-charge of licensing for Simon Properties . He also works in the high tech industry, specializing in
marketing, writing, and Web content development for software companies
and others. Jim Simon was involved in recent comic book
television productions by The Discovery/Travel Channel and The
History Channel.
Big Apple Comic Con is located in the The Penn Plaza Pavilion at 401 7th Ave. at 33rd St. across from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Among the collectibles at
the Simon Comics booth, April 1-3, visitors can purchase framed
and
autographed prints of select golden age Fox cover recreations.
Of particular interest
is a Wonder World Comics cover drawn by Joe Simon, based on the
storytelling art of Lou Fine -- a title the great Will Eisner
produced for Victor Fox before a business fall-out with the
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fall, 2004
UNIVERSITY SHOWCASES THE COMIC BOOK MAKERS
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The Brook, the official publication of the State
University of New York at Stony Brook, showcased The Comic Book Makers
in their Fall, 2004 issue.
Libraries, bookstores, and individuals may obtain information on
purchasing The Comic Book Makers by clicking on this email
link.
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April
7, 2004
THE
COMIC BOOK MAKERS AT BIG APPLE APRIL 3, 2004
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Writer Jim Simon and Captain America creator Joe Simon
appeared with
Vanguard publisher J. David Spurlock and DC
Comics publisher emeritus Carmine Infantino in support of Simon's tell-all
book, The Comic
Book Makers. New York's
channel 4 news crew was on hand to film Joe Simon surrounded by fans thanking him for the many decades of entertainment he has provided both during and
after his collaborative years with Jack Kirby. The book signing was a big
success for all.
Photo: Infantino, Spurlock, and The Comic Book
Makers authors Joe Simon & Jim Simon.
Photo by Lee Parmerter
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March 26, 2004
Vanguard Brings Big Guns
Top comics artist biographer Vanguard Productions launching an extravaganza at the April 3 & 4 Big Apple Comic Convention
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Joe Simon will be appearing with Jim Simon
on April 3rd at the Big Apple Comic Convention in NYC in support of their new Vanguard tell-all book,
The Comic Book Makers — an insider’s behind the scenes history of the Golden Age of American comics.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet genuine pop-culture icons.
In addition, publisher J. David Spurlock and Flash, Batgirl & Deadman co-creator Carmine Infantino will be honoring their associate, the late great Father of the Silver Age, Julius Schwartz. Infantino and Schwartz saved the then-floundering comic book industry in 1956 with the creation of the (Barry Allen) FLASH, which launched the immensely successful Silver Age of Comics. Infantino and Schwartz later resurrected the career of Batman, created Batgirl and contributed to the Batman TV show. Infantino went on to become President of DC Comics, worked on SUPERMAN films 1 & 2 and assigned Schwartz to edit Superman comics.
Also appearing at the Vanguard booth will be the EMMY AWARD winning innovator Bill Sienkiewicz. Sienkiewicz’ work in film (Mummy, Unforgiving), TV (Where is Carmen San Diego) and comics (Batman, Daredevil, Electra) has earned him every possible award.
All this plus a SUPER RARE appearance by the creator of Captain America, JOE SIMON! Simon along with long time collogue Jack Kirby practically invented super hero comics in the Golden Age (1930s-50s) with titles like Captain America, Boy Commandos, Sandman, Young Romance, Newsboy Legion, Captain Marvel, and Fighting American.
The Penn Plaza Pavilion is located at 401 7th Ave. at 33rd St. across from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden in New York City.
INFANTINO & SIMON APRIL 3rd ONLY
WWW.BIGAPPLECON.COM.
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March
25, 2004
Jim Simon Pens Article for Alter Ego Magazine |
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Jim Simon's article on "Weird Mysteries" and other horror comics
is slated for publication in the May issue of Roy Thomas' Alter Ego magazine (Issue 36). |
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March
25, 2004
Alter Ego Magazine Spotlights Joe
Simon
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In Alter Ego #36, Joe Simon talks about the Simon & Kirby team, Stan Lee, Carl Burgos, Captain America, Fighting American, and more. The cover is a previously-unpublished Fighting American
painting by Simon.
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May 4 , 2003
The Comic Book Makers
Published in Three Editions
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The Simons' classic, long out of print, autobiographical, eye-witness account of the history of the comics,
The Comic Book Makers, is now available in three new editions from Vanguard Productions. Vanguard books are distributed by Watson-Guptill to major bookstores.
Joe Simon, legendary comic book writer, editor,
artist, publisher, and creator of such well-known characters as Captain
America, was one of the pivotal creators of comics right from the early days. He is still creating and his work is still being acquired, although no longer limited to the comic medium. So influential has Simon been to the world of comics and popular culture, that Michael Chabon referenced and acknowledged Joe Simon and The Comic Book Makers in his Pulitzer-winning novel, The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. When others speculate that Joe Simon is the inspiration for one of the characters in The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, Simon responds, "I've yet to read the novel, but I lived the life."
Vanguard Publisher J. David Spurlock said, "Readers have been enchanted with the Golden Age of American Comics through Michael Chabon's Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. Isn't it time for the real stories of the era, written by an eyewitness and participant of the age? The Comic Book Makers is exactly such a book." In his book, filled with real-life anecdotes and insights, Simon, tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators who gave us Superman, Captain America, Archie, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man and others who shape comic book history.
Joe Simon started his art and writing career in the newspaper field and in the late 1930s moved to comics, doing free-lance work for the Funnies, Inc shop and producing art and stories for Fox, Novelty, Centaur, and others. After creating Captain America, Simon became the first editor of the Timely (Marvel). Simon also created, as part of the legendary Joe Simon and Jack Kirby team, Fighting American, The Boy Commandos, Newsboy Legion, Blue Bolt, Boys' Ranch, The Fly, and produced the first Captain Marvel comic book. Simon created and published Sick Magazine, for nearly 20 years. With Young Romance and Young Love, Simon created the entire genre of romance comics. Simon is recognized among veterans of the comic book industry as the creator of the original Spiderman. He was an editor for Fox, Harvey, and Crestwood, and Marvel and DC Comics have reprinted his classic work in deluxe hardcover editions. Simon produced many educational and commercial comics, work for The New York Times and the Olympics and is a member of the International Comic Book Hall of Fame.
Joe co-wrote The Comic Book Makers with Jim Simon, who having worked closely with Joe Simon and his
studios, grew up knowing many of the great comic book artists, writers, and publishers personally. Jim Simon has written several books and is a member of the Author's Guild.
Will Eisner, creator of The Spirit and author of Comics & Sequential Art commented, "The Comic Book Makers is like a school reunion, lavish with anecdotes that fill in the gap of threadbare memory." Eisner continued by saying, "The Comic Book Makers is a very valuable work by a member of one of the most important teams in comic book history.
Joe Simon deserves applause."
Vanguard Publisher J. David Spurlock said, "Adding Joe Simon to our line is a natural. Among our books on comic art greats Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams, Wally Wood, Jim Steranko, Hal Foster, Nick Cardy, and Al Williamson, Joe Simon is in perfect company." |
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May 8
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50 Plus Years of Classic and New
Entertainment Properties From SimonComics Available for Licensing
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SimonComics has announced their
library of
entertainment properties is available for media licensing.
According to CEO, Jim Simon, "We've worked or are now
working with
Dreamworks, Batfilm Productions, Hearst
Entertainment, Endeavor Talent Agency, Weiser and Elwell, IPW, and others
in the entertainment and marketing fields. We continue
to make available our properties to new licensees where we believe our product is a
natural fit." SimonComics owns or
represent rights to a
large library of entertainment properties
including comic books, children books, nonfiction comic histories, and novels.
Some of the properties include Private Strong, The Shield,
Shieldmaster, The Amazing Adventures of The Fly, Fighting
American, SICK Magazine, Teen-Man!, The Monster Channel, The Comic
Book Makers, The Far Away, among others.
"Our properties deliver tremendous potential for
movie, books, comics, television, web, advertising and product
branding," according to Jim Simon.
For more information, contact Jim Simon
at SimonComics.
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