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"We're excited to be hosting our first Comic-Con,"
said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, who is the liaison to the Monmouth County
Library and who is an admitted devotee of the DC Comic superheroine Wonder
Woman. "Whether you like DC or Marvel comics, Star Wars or amine/graphic
novels, there will be something at the Library's Comic-Con for all
ages."
Sorry, but I just couldn't pass this one up!
Seeing how I'm somewhat of a comic book geek myself, i'd bet just about anything that until recently, Freeholder Lillian Burry had absolutely no clue who Wonder Woman is, what her backstory was and whether Wonder Woman belonged to the DC Universe or the Marvel Universe cast of comic book heros.
Nevertheless, if I wasn't already scheduled to work that day, I'd be at the Library before it opened letting my inner child imagine what it would be like to really have superpowers while exploring the tables and talking to those in attendance.
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The KAPOW! Comic-Con: A Celebration of Comic Books and Superheroes at the Monmouth County Library will be held at Library Headquarters in Manalapan on Sunday, Sept. 23, beginning at 1 p.m.
"Come join the fun as we welcome patrons of all ages to the Monmouth
County Library Comic-Con - a captivating celebration of popular culture
that will pay homage to superheroes, comic book characters and the authors and
illustrators who create them," said Renee B. Swartz, chair of the Monmouth
County Library Commission.
The September 23 event will include:
Jonathan Maberry
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-- A keynote talk by Jonathan Maberry, a multiple
Bram Stoker award-winning author, as well as a freelance comic book writer for
Marvel Comics.
-- A podcast by Mike and Ming of AMC-TV's Comic
Book Men who will also judge the Costume Contest. Kids of all
ages can also meet Batman, Robin and Batgirl, and see the
Batmobile!
-- A radio play, Batman, the Dark Detective, will
be performed by Raconteur Radio.
-- A lesson in the ways of The Force by actor David
Engel, as the Jedi Master.
-- Plus an expo of comic book writers and illustrators
will open after the featured performers.
This event is free, open to the public and family-friendly. Come
dressed: there will be a costume parade with prizes. Library Headquarters is
located at 125 Symmes Drive in Manalapan.
2 comments:
You should have depicted Madame Burry as "Doctor Cyber"...see this description:
"A female criminal mastermind and head of an international crime syndicate, Doctor Cyber was Wonder Woman's arch-nemesis during a period when she had given up her Amazon powers and become a white-costumed karate expert. During an early battle, Cyber's face was horribly burned. Vowing revenge for her ruined beauty, she became obsessed with having Wonder Woman's face removed and surgically grafted on her own. She also teamed up with Batman foe Doctor Moon in this period."
Wow, look at you Rick.
Who knew you were such a Wonder Woman fan ;-)
Yes, Dr Cyber would have been a great representation of "Queen Lillian" but it didn't come to mind right away.
I thought Wonder Woman due to the claim of devoutness for the character.
I'll work on Dr. Cyber....
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