I’m counting down to CONvergence 2012 on July 5-8 this year, and sharing some highlights from past year’s badge art that I’ve done for the convention.
In addition to the Guest of Honor badges like those I posted yesterday, I’ve also done most of the registration badges over the years. These are the badges that actually get you past our badging stations and give you access to Programming, ConSuite, and the other amenities of the convention.
 #CVG2005 – 5 & Under Badge |  #CVG2005 – Teen Badge |  #CVG2005 – Adult Badge |
We have different badges for different age ranges of attendees, and I try to give each badge it’s own distinctive
color scheme, so they are distinguishable at a glance even from a distance. I also need to allow room in the design for individual badge names and numbers to be superimposed.
#CVG2005 – ConCom Badge
The 2005 theme was Superheroes – which you can see by all the badges here. This badge was designated members of the Convention Committee, and was individualized with each ConCom member’s name and title.
#CVG2005 – Finance on Duty
Our Finance people handle the money that flows in and out of the convention over the weekend, and they get their own badges, too. Bruce Wayne seemed like an appropriate art choice for the year’s theme.
#CVG2005 – Performer
Some people who aren’t paid members of the convention still need access for a few hours, like musicians and other performers appearing at the con. This is what they got for badge art in 2005.
If you’re coming to #CVG2012 be sure to look me up! I’ll be doing two signings and on a bunch of panels.
It’s the time of year where in addition to doing my usual day-job art chores, I’m getting ready for CONvergence, the Sci-Fi convention I helped start back in 1999 and still help to run. In addition to my other responsibilities I do a lot of artwork for the convention, including custom badge art for each individual Guest of Honor. As we count down to CONvergence 2012 on July 5-8 this year, I thought I’d share some highlights from past Guest of Honor badges. I’ll share this year’s badges after the convention – the Guests of Honor they are for get to see them first!
2003 GoH - John Kovalic
At the time this was done, John Kovalic had been at the convention before and was a personal friend, making it much easier to figure out what to do for his badge art. John’s badge is done in the style of his Chez Geek cards, and features characters from his Dork Tower comic at CONvergence.
2003 GoH - Andrew Probert
Andrew Probert is a production designer whose credits include the Enterprise-D for Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the Airwolf helicopter from the TV series of that name. Those two facts plus a recurring cliche from the Airwolf series provided the joke for this badge.
2003 GoH - Michael Sheard
Michael Sheard was also making a return appearance at CONvergence this year. The British character actor had appeared several times on Doctor Who over the years, including the story that introduced the Doctor’s robotic dog K-9. Michael famously had a love-hate relationship with that “tin dog,” given the remote-control prop’s never-ending malfunctioning on the set.
More badge art coming tomorrow!
If you’re coming to #CVG2012 be sure to look me up! I’ll be doing two signings and on a bunch of panels.
Young Justice #17 Cover
YOUNG JUSTICE #17 is written by Kevin Hopps and Greg Weisman and Christopher Jones with color by Zac Atkinson.
- KOBRA is back – and he’s scheming to become a god!
- Don’t miss the action as ROBIN, KID FLASH and ARTEMIS tackle MAMMOTH and SHIMMER!
- Guest-starring BATMAN, THE FLASH and GREEN ARROW!
- The issue is set in MINNEAPOLIS, so for readers local to the area you should recognize a number of familiar landmarks and Easter eggs!
 YJ #17 page 1 |  YJ #17 page 2 |  YJ #17 page 3 |
YJ #17 Title Spread
Be sure to pick the issue up at your local comics shop or in digital form!
Tags: Artemis, Batman, Green Arrow, Greg Weisman, Kevin Hopps, Kid Flash, Kobra, Mammoth, Minneapolis, Robin, Shimmer, The Flash, Young Justice
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June 21, 2012 8:05 am | 
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Young Justice #20
Starting in September, the Season Two events of the Young Justice TV series will catch up with the comic!
YOUNG JUSTICE #20
Written by GREG WEISMAN
Art and cover by CHRISTOPHER JONES
On sale SEPTEMBER 19 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E
• Following the animated series, it’s now five years later!
• ALIENS have infiltrated the Earth!
• NIGHTWING’s new team includes BATGIRL, BLUE BEETLE, WONDER GIRL and BEAST BOY!
Issues #17 of Young Justice comes out later this month! Pick an issue up in digital form or at your local comic shop!
Tags: Batgirl, Beast Boy, Blue Beetle, Bumble Bee, Greg Weisman, Invasion, Lagoon Boy, Miss Martian, Nightwing, solicitation, Superboy, Tim Drake, Wonder Girl, Young Justice
Young Justice | Christopher Jones | June 12, 2012 9:44 am | Comments (4)
Young Justice #16
YOUNG JUSTICE #16 is written by Greg Weisman and Christopher Jones with color by Zac Atkinson.
Robin, Kid Flash and Artemis fight crime with their adult counterparts (that’s Batman, The Flash and Green Arrow, respectively) in this first part of a new storyline. As an added bonus there’s an Easter Egg for attendees of CONvergence!
 Green Arrow & Artemis |  In the Museum |  Batman and Robin |
Be sure to pick the issue up at your
local comics shop or in
digital form!Tags: Artemis, Batman, Flash, Green Arrow, Greg Weisman, Kevin Hopps, Kid Flash, Robin, Young Justice, Zac Atkinson
Young Justice | Christopher Jones | May 30, 2012 1:04 am | Comments (2)
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