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The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to announce that it will host FANATICON, a convention for fans of comic books, science fiction and fantasy, on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Headlining the event is acclaimed comic book artist and Asheville native Jackson “Butch” Guice. Guice was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and grew up in Asheville. Since beginning his career, he has worked for such comic book giants as DC and Marvel, as well as the ground-breaking independent publisher, Dark Horse. He has taken on some of the world’s most recognizable comic book titles in his work, including X-Factor, Birds of Prey and the biggest hero of them all, Superman. Currently, Guice is collaborating with industry luminaries Ed Brubaker and Bryan Hitch on Marvel’s major publishing event, Captain America Reborn. The Museum and organizers of FANATICON are thrilled to have this noteworthy special guest at their first convention. Event Coordinator Chance Whitmire said, “Butch Guice is a brilliant artist; his work is so dynamic and emotional and full of energy. He’s a true master of visual storytelling.” As a special guest, Guice will be featured in a presentation on the day of the event, which will include audience Q&A and a limited autograph session. “He’s working on the most talked-about comic book title of the year,” Whitmire said. “It’s a great opportunity for our community to interact with a major talent, whether you’re a comic book fan or just appreciate really wonderful artwork.” In addition to Guice and other public programs, FANATICON will feature numerous local comic book artists and illustrators, including Hope Larson, Evan Dahm, James E. Lyle and Edward Rowles, as well as area comic book retailers and dealers, such as Comic Envy and Pastimes. FANATICON admission is free. You can learn more about the artists and exhibitors appearing at the event at www.FANATICON.org or www.ashevilleart.org. (Image provided by The Asheville Art Museum.)
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