Friday, August 19, 2011

09/14 - Buffy Season 9 Q&A and Signing With Georges Jeanty @ TFAW

Date:  September 14 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Hollywood Things From Another World
4133 NE Sandy Blvd.
Portland, Oregon

-- Press Release --

August 19, 2011, Portland OR--Things From Another World (TFAW) is celebrating the premiere of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 series from Dark Horse Comics with artist Georges Jeanty and editor Scott Allie. Come to the Hollywood Things From Another World at 4133 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR, September 14 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. for a no-holds-barred Q & A and signing. Guests will receive a free Buffy swag bag from Dark Horse with the purchase of Buffy Season 9 #1 (while supplies last) and enjoy free beer (with valid ID) from Columbia River Brewing Company, with food from Clean Plate Catering.

"Georges is phenomenally talented, and we were thrilled when he announced he would continue as series artist for Buffy Season 9," said TFAW Marketing Manager Elisabeth Forsythe. "Plus, he's just a lot of fun to hang out with."

What's in store for Buffy Season 9 and Angel & Faith? Get your questions ready for a Q & A with Jeanty and Dark Horse Senior Managing Editor Scott Allie at 7:00 p.m. sharp, followed by a signing with complimentary food and beer.

"We wanted to offer something special to our Buffy fans at this signing," said Dark Horse Events and Community Manager Kari Yadro. "The swag bags we'll be giving out include exclusive goodies that are usually only available at conventions, including the ultra-popular Buffy paper dolls!"

Georges Jeanty is the acclaimed series artist for Dark Horse Comics' incredibly popular Buffy Season 8 and 9 comics, the official continuation of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series overseen by Joss Whedon himself! Don't miss this special event Wednesday, September 14 at the Hollywood TFAW.

About Things From Another World:
Founded in 1979, Things From Another World is the premier retailer of comics, toys, collectibles, and pop-culture geek goodness, both in Portland, Oregon and online at http://www.TFAW.com.

About Dark Horse Comics:
Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way and comics legend Will Eisner, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as The Mask, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Additionally, their highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, Emily the Strange, Tim Burton, Trigun, Serenity and Domo. Today, Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the U.S. and is recognized as one of the world's leading publisher of licensed comics material.

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