April 7th, 2008 — The Comicbook Artists Guild (CAG) is hosting an Open Call for Members panel on Friday, April 18th @ 3:00 PM in Room 1E02 at the New York Comic Con 2008! The panel is hosted by Keith Murphey, Founder and President of the Comicbook Artists Guild, industry veteran and CAG Creative Director Mark Mazz, and East Coast Vice President Shawnti Therrien. All aspiring creators are invited to take part in an enlightening discussion of how CAG can unite talent together for projects of their choosing and how talented people can benefit from membership in the Guild. All participants will receive applications, newsletters, and free periodicals for attending.

Be sure to visit CAG at their Small Press Booth #2369. Our newest anthology book CAG #7 will be available for purchase, which includes the return of Bob Sodaro’s “AGENT UNKNOWN” with a special painted cover by Chris Torres. This issue also features the conclusion of the “Commander” storyline, written by Chris Buchner. CAG’s first ever Western entitled, “Reflection in the Water” by Carl Herring Jr. and Ed Coutts will bring lots of shoot ‘em up action! Ed Pereira and Ed Traquino bring you “Steel and Paper.” And don’t forget about Rockabilly Rex as he rides again in “Riders in the Sky!” There is a special flip cover story by the Filament Factory called: “A History Lesson Starring: Takchaka and Squeeature!

To round off the weekend, attendees of this year’s New York Comic Con (NYCC) are invited to celebrate the Third Annual Indy After-Party on Saturday, April 19th from 7-11 PM at The Twins Pub in New York City. Premiering at this year’s Indy After-Party is a very special event — the first annual Comicbook Artists Guild (CAG) Awards Ceremony! At this first-of-its-kind event, the leadership of this nationwide organization will induct honorary members and present awards in comic book excellence. Categories to be recognized include Best Writer, Best Artist, CAG MVP, Best New Talent, and Special Award for Excellence in Production. Catch da Craze Podcast (The #1 source for all things independent) will be filming the event and conducting interviews in the new CDC Corner at the party.

The Twins Pub is located just 3 blocks away from the New York Comic Con, midway between the 34th Street subway station and the Javitz Center.

Indy After-Party
Saturday, April 19th
The Twins Pub
421 9th Avenue (between 33 and 34 St.)
New York, NY 10001
7PM - 11PM

SPONSORS FOR THIS YEAR’S PARTY INCLUDE:
Shocker Toys, Dreamchilde Press, Digital Villain Studios, Coshi, Comic Book Novice, Infinite Line Comics, Crazee Comics, American Latino TV, Latin Nation, Dreamweaver Press and many, many more!

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