In just a few years, Comic Book Ink has hosted eight of the comic book industries hottest professionals...and we're hoping for many, many more!

John Layman signing was a BLAST!

Hello Everyone!

JOHN LAYMAN, author of MARVEL ZOMBIES vs ARMY of DARKNESS, SCARFACE and TEK JANSEN, visited the store on Saturday March 17th, 2007 and it was a blast. Almost one hundred (100) fans of all ages showed up to get over one hundred and eighty (180) items signed...including the free TEK JANSEN Poster that was at the event (courtesy of Mr. Layman and Oni Press)!!

A sincere THANK YOU goes out to Mr. Layman, from all of his new friends here at the shop, for a fantastic and funny afternoon...and we hope that 2007 is going to be the incredible year for him that we hope it is!

THE RETURN OF CLAYTON CRAIN

The CLAYTON CRAIN signing at the shop was a HUGE SUCCESS! Almost TWO (200) HUNDRED PEOPLE had almost THREE (300) HUNDRED ITEMS signed and a bunch of new folks were introduced to our store for the first time!! We are also proud to announce that we raised $560.00 for the MS WALK 2007 due to the incredible print that Mr. Crain debuted at our signing!

A special THANK YOU to: All of the folks who attended this great event, the incredible staff at Comic Book Ink, the folks at the Morning News Tribune for the phenomenal article; Janet Wainwright Productions for all of the goodies; the spectacular administrative staff at the Lakewood and Longston Regal Cinemas and last, but certainly not least, Mr. Clayton Crain and his family for such a sensational day!

INDEPENDENTS DAY at COMIC BOOK INK

PHIL and KAJA FOGLIO, ROBERTA GREGORY and ERIC S. TRAUTMANN were the guest of honor for COMIC BOOK INK's very first INDEPENDENTS DAY SIGNING and it was a wonderful time for one and all!!

" Through the work of these great creators, visitors to the shop were treated to a wide array of stories that can only be told in the medium comic book storytelling," owner JOHN MUNN was happy to report, "And we were privilidged to host the event!"

Comic Book Ink estimates that over ONE HUNDRED (100) VISITORS got to meet some of the greatest people in independent comics to show their appreciation as a long time, or even first time, readers!

" Because of the success of this event," Munn continued, "We hope to continue this event on a YEARLY basis!"

ED BRUBAKER-MICHAEL LARK-STEPHANO GUADINO
(September 23rd, 2006)

ED BRUBAKER, MICHAEL LARK and STEPHANO GUADINO, three of the comic book industry's hottest creators, arrived at Tacoma, Washington's COMIC BOOK INK and, at 3:00pm, began their signing of such popular titles as UNCANNY X-MEN, CAPTAIN AMERICA and DAREDEVIL! The first break came after the lull in the line occured at 5:58pm! Then the next wave hit and the three gentlemen signed and sketched until 8:00pm!

" The genrosity of (their) fans was overwhelming," reported shop owner JOHN MUNN, "The praise they heaped on the work of these gentlemen knew no bounds. And they fact that it kept coming for almost five hours, is a testement to the great work of these three creators."

The staff of COMIC BOOK INK estimates that over four hundred (400) fans attended the event and had nearly six hundred (600) items signed during the course of the event.

ROBERT KIRKMAN (October 22nd, 2005)

Hello Everyone!

Wow! What a way to celebrated our THREE YEAR ANNIVESARY!

A Writing Seminar at the Main Public Library...filled with an incredible, and equally insightful, amount of information...Followed up by an amazing signing attended by over 282 people!!! It was all part of an incredible weekend that couldn't have been possible without the kindness of MR. ROBERT KIRKMAN. He signed comics and books, answered every question asked of him, shook every hand put out for him and even drew sketches. We found ourselves, once again, in the presence of a comic book creator who knows why he is in the industry...to meet, and enjoy the company of, his fans!

We also had a wonderful article in the Tacoma Morning News Tribune. Here it is, in case you missed it!

http://www.thenewstribune.com/ae/story/5275214p-4786662c.html

Thank you, Robert...for a weekend that will not soon be forgotten!!

CLAYTON CRAIN (September 17th, 2005)

Hello Everyone!

It was a wonderful day for the COMIC BOOK INK and, we hope, an equally wonderful day for Mr. Clayton Crain as signed comics, posters and his specially numbered print for over 175 People!

Our visitors were incredible, showering Mr. Crain with much deserved admiration and praise for his art. Mr. Crain was equally wonderful, answering questions about his process and how aspiring artists might be able to improve themselves and/or break into the industry.

As many of you know, Clayton Crain created an original piece of GHOST RIDER, that was approved for sale by Marvel Comics with all proceeds going to the LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMIA SOCIETY. I am very happy to say that we raised $700.00 for his Charity through sales of this print during the event.

We also were lucky enough to make the Tacoma Morning News Tribune about the event!! If you missed the article, you can find it here at:

http://www.thenewstribune.com/soundlife/story/5180993p-4710044c.html

ADAM KUBERT RETURNS! (December 11th, 2004)

Adam Kubert continued to show his incredible generous nature by visiting our store for a second time. This incredible gift for the holidays was topped off with a marathon signing that started at 2:00pm and finished a little after 11:00pm!!! Not one of over 300 visitors were turned away as Mr. Kubert graciously signed everything placed in front of him and then went on to do sketches (more like works of art) for over 100 people! We cannot thank Mr. Kubert enough for his dedication to the folks of the Pacific Northwest and to our store.

BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (February 28th, 2004)

We were honored to have multiple Eisner award-winning author Brian Michael Bendis (www.jinxworld.com) visited our store on February 28th, 2004 and met over 700 of his fans. He made the day truly special by signing comics and memorabilia for both young and old readers alike. His generosity to our store knows no bounds!

Here's what Mr. Bendis had to say about Comic Book Ink:

“ Comic book Ink is the store you wish every store would be. Personal, informed, stocked. I had a great signing - great customers and employees.”

Mr. Bendis, who calls Portland, Oregon his home, is the writer of such titles as Marvel Comic's Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Secret War, Daredevil, The Pulse, Ultimate Six, Powers and the upcoming Avengers. He is also the executive producer, and co-writer, of MTV's Animated Spider-Man Cartoon.

ADAM KUBERT (May 3rd, 2003--Free Comic Book Day II)

Adam Kubert, and Wizard Magazine (www.wizardworld.com), put a store signing up for bid on E-Bay...with all proceeds going to National Childhood Cancer Foundation...and Comic Book Ink was the lucky winner. Mr. Kubert was kinder than words can allow and capped off our first major event by signing comics for over 600 lucky fans. Then finished the day by seeing X-Men 2 and having dinner with the crew at the store!

Here's what Adam Kubert had to say about his experience at Comic Book Ink:

“ I can't say enough about the pleasant experience I had while visiting Comic Book Ink. More than just being professional and courteous, John Munn exudes a warmth and passion for this industry that is truly infectious.”

Mr. Kubert, who calls Dover, New Jersey his home, is the artist of many of Marvel Comic's most memorable characters. He has also been the featured artist on such recent titles as Marvel Comic’s Ultimate X-Men and Ultimate Fantastic Four.. He is also a instructor at his father's art institute, The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art (www.kubertsworld.com).

We ALSO offer the very best in signed, and certified, comics. A number of our comics come directly from Dynamic Forces (www.dynamicforces.com).

Here's a brief list of some of the creators that we have signatures from!

--Lee, Stan
--Bendis, Brian Michael
--Lee, Jim
--Kubert, Adam
--Kubert, Andy
--Perez, George
--Busiek, Kurt
--Sale, Tim
--Loeb, Jeph
--Quesada, Joe
--Cho, Frank
--Silvistri, Mark
--Lisner, Michael
--Millar, Mark
--Cassaday, John
--Jones, Bruce
--Jurgans, Dan
--Turner, Michael
--Moore, Alan
--Niles, Steve
--Templesmith, Ben
--Campbell, J. Scott
--Whedon, Josh
--Frank, Gary