Hometown Heroes 2016

A comic art show for the future! Pictures, music, lights, and words collide in this FREE, all ages event showcasing Seattle’s underground comic book community! Formed out of a desire to connect creators, readers and the stories that bond them in a new way, this one night only event aims to provide a stage upon which multiple aspects of local Seattle culture, not just comics, can be represented through the art of these talented individuals. //GUEST OF HONOR// Stefano Gaudiano Featuring art and stories by// 80% Studios' Dimi Macheras and Casey Silver (80percentstudios.tumblr.com) Jason T. Miles (jasontmiles.com) Morgan J.K. Brown (morgantrail.tumblr.com) Mark Allender (killthewizard.tumblr.com) Mike McGhee (plasticsouls.net) Syd Bee (sydbee.com) Sail (uselessarm.com) Boulet (joshuaboulet.com) Robert Tritthardt (chanceofdoom.com // writheandshine.com) Laura Graves (witchthrone.com) James The Stanton (Gnartoons.com) Ben Horak (grumptoast.com) Katie Wheeler (katiewheelerart.com) Marc Palm (marcpalm.carbonmade.com) Neil Devlin (lastbosscomics.com) Pity Party (pitypartystudios.com) Josh Simmons (http://joshuahallsimmons.blogspot.com/) Christopher Hogue (http://hogue-e-roll.tumblr.com/) Noel Franklin (http://gonegirlcomics.blogspot.com/) Peter Bagge (peterbagge.com) Adam Vick (adamvick.com) Seth Goodkind (sethgoodkind.com) Gina Siciliano (ginasiciliano.com) Mark Falkey (autofac.tumblr.com) Brandon Lehmann (bobbymono.com) Rhodora Jacob (rhododo.com) Max Clotfelter (Maxclotfelter.blogspot.com) As an added bonus, 80% Studios will be releasing the 5th issue of Seattle's premiere local comic book anthology, Nemesis Enforcer!! This marks our 1 year anniversary and what better way to celebrate than invite all of Seattle to become a part of the Nemesis family, even if only for one night. Did we mention it's FREE? Plus, everyone who attends gets a free comic! More details to be announced in the very near future! Keep it tuned here or the 80% Studios instagram and tumblr for updates! MUCH LOVE TO OUR SPONSORS!! Zanadu Comics Artful Dodger Tattoo & Comics Push/Pull Exterminator City Fantagraphics Books Presented by Nemesis Enforcer and 80% Studios. Rise Seattle!! //DONATIONS Independent art events like Hometown Heroes take a lot of time, energy and of course, money to put on, so we humbly ask for your support!! While there are suggested tiers listed below, please donate whatever amount you feel comfortable with—even if all you have to give is your attendance. All proceeds go directly to the production of this event and will be deeply appreciated by all of us starving artists. //REWARD TIERS Donate $25 and get a Hometown Heroes sticker and button as well as a free digital comic from one of the featured artists! **Just added** \\Neil Devlin will do any one character, inked, on 9x12 authentic paper for $25. Anyone you want. Real or fake. Donate $50 and get a Hometown Heroes t-shirt, Calendar and Silk Screened poster **Just Added** Donate $75 and Neil Devlin will do any one character you want as an 11x14 Black velvet painting for a measly $75. Yes, this is true. Neil is an idiot. Tell your friends. Share this, etc. email your demands to lastbosscomics@gmail.com At the $100 and $300 level, we will be offering commissions from these artists // Mike McGhee (www.plasticsouls.net) Jason T. Miles (www.jasontmiles.com) Dimi Macheras (80percentstudios.tumblr.com) Mark Allender (killthewizard.tumblr.com) Morgan JK Brown (morgantrail.tumblr.com) Boulet (www.joshuaboulet.com) Rhodora Jacob (www.rhododo.com) Neil Devlin (see details above) (http://lastbosscomics.com) Availability is based on a first come, first serve basis. Commissions are sponsor’s choice, single character. $100 is black and white with no background. $300 is color with minimal background. Please include choice of artist and description of desired drawing with donation, as well as t-shirt size. All t-shirts and posters will be delivered (or mailed) within 1 month of the event while original art will be delivered (or mailed) 1-2 months after the con. The calendars are for 2017 and feature original art commissioned by our wonderful sponsors. They will be available at the end of this year. Donations can be sent via PayPal to 80percentstudios@gmail.com //or Drop off cash, checks or money orders (made out to 80% Studios) to the Hometown Heroes donation box at Zanadu Comics in Seattle. Thanks to everyone who has already donated and those who’ve helped spread the word about this local comix experience!!! Hope to see you all on April 8th!! *final t-shirt, poster and calendar design will be revealed closer to event date