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With Further Ado #387: The Program Book of Creation Con ‘79

With Further Ado #387: The Program Book of Creation Con ‘79

I was recently gifted a box of comic treasures (comics, magazines and a few oddities) from an old buddy. I’m having so much fun looking through it all. One wonderous rarity from this box was the program book from the 1979 Creation Con.

Right now, we’re in the midst of planning for ITHACON #49. (It looks to be another fabulous event, and if you want more info or tickets- you can do that all here. ) One of the things we’re working on right now is the program book, so I was particularly interested in this vintage one. Program books from cons are kind of like a snapshot of the show, or at least the planning of the show. A quick glimpse at the program book helps you understand all the work that goes into the event.

Creation Con was founded in 1971 by Adam Mailin and Gary Berman, two teenaged fans. It was a first great introduction to a series of traditional comic conventions. They went on to produce hundreds of shows over the years. Today, they focus on fan conventions for properties liked Supernatural or Star Trek and shows for enthusiastic niche audiences, like vampire fans.

In this  1979 program booklet there are so many fascinating things to see. Things like: Continue reading “With Further Ado #387: The Program Book of Creation Con ‘79” →

New Number Ones: New Comics Series and Specials Coming the Week of November 8, 2023

New Number Ones: New Comics Series and Specials Coming the Week of November 8, 2023

Welcome to the New Number Ones!

Each week we bring you the list of new series and special editions coming this week. We are highlighting what you need to put in your cart at the comic shop or digital marketplace.

We have an alphabetical list with cover art and the official solicitation text from the publishers of some of the cool new comics that are coming out this month. Check below for our PCS NOTES to find out what we just have to tell you about the new comics in question.

There are some really important new starts on this list be sure to check them out. Also there are a couple of special editions down below that would make excellent holiday gifts for the music fan in your life.

We have books on the list from: DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, Ablaze, Z2 Comics, IDW Publishing, Titan Comics, Kodansha, and Boom! Studios.

One thing to remember, we continue to measure the “comic week” as Wednesday. #NCBD is Wednesday.

We will bring you reviews of these debut issues as they come out, and don’t forget to use the comments section to let us know what you think of this list.

New Series
New One-Shots and Special Editions


New Series This Week 


The Agent #1
Ablaze Comics
Written by Mathieu Gabella
Art by Fernando Dagnino
Cover Art by Dagnino

For some, magic is a myth. For others, it is a weapon.

What if witchcraft really existed? If our beliefs, superstitions, and legends were material? This is what Rhym, a young narcotics lieutenant, must question when she finds herself confronted with the impossible. While staking out a subway deal, a suspect magically kills his informant and drives the entire station into madness with just a handful of weed. Rhym miraculously escapes unscathed. She’s unaware, but she is a witch, and that fact arouses the interest of a very particular unit of the French secret services. A group of special agents who, like the criminals they hunt, have mastered the art of sorcery…

Welcome to a world where it is better to wear an amulet than a bulletproof vest and where a simple curse by email can destroy you more surely than a bomb. Between thriller, espionage, and fantasy, Mathieu Gabella and DC Comics artist Fernando Dagnino present a powerful adventure!

Release Date: November 8, 2023

PCS NOTES: This one has a plot that seems very interesting. 


Count Crowley: Mediocre Midnight Monster Hunter #1
Dark Horse Comics
Written by David Dastmalchian
Art by Lukas Ketner & Lauren Affe
Cover Art by Lukas Ketner

A dead werewolf would have made Jerri Bartman feel victorious just a few days ago. But this deceased beast was her friend and our beloved monster hunter is shocked and depressed. The return of her predecessor brings no consolation and now there’s a ghoulish child-snatcher on the loose in Beloit… Holly Halloween, Count Crowley! Things are really getting batty!

Release Date: November 8, 2023

PCS NOTES: We have been enjoying these Count Crowley stories and are looking forward to this new series.


Petrol Head #1
Image Comics
Written by Rob Williams
Art by Pye Parr
Cover Art by Parr

JUMP STRAIGHT INTO THE NON-HUMAN RACE WITH 42 ROBO-GORGEOUS LAUNCH-ISSUE STORY PAGES!

In a climate crisis-ravaged future metropolis, an old, grumpy, obsolete, smoke-belching, cigar-chomping, HOTROD-RACING ROBOT is one 12-year-old girl’s only hope. Together, can they outrace the chasing Robo-Cops with an invention that might just save humanity?

Release Date: November 8, 2023

PCS NOTES: This looks fun. We can’t wait to check it out. Continue reading “New Number Ones: New Comics Series and Specials Coming the Week of November 8, 2023” →