GoComics® Exhibits at Kansas City’s Spectrum Fantastic Art Live With Creator Signings and Giveaways

Cartoon/comic creators will autograph, offer free GoComics PRO subscriptions and giveaways on May 9 and 10

Kansas City, Mo. (May 1, 2014) – Headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) brand GoComics will exhibit at its hometown Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 2014 art show to share entertaining and thought-provoking comic strips, book collections, creator interactions and giveaways with guests. GoComics will exhibit at Booth #320 at Spectrum Live at Bartle Hall, bringing the following to its hometown’s residents and visitors:           
  • GoComics’ offerings of the world’s largest collection of syndicated comics and webcomics. The online catalog and mobile app include iconic comic strips such as Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes, Dilbert, Garfield and FoxTrot and currently popular comics such as Pearls Before Swine, Get Fuzzy and The Argyle Sweater.
  • Scheduled one-hour free signings by creators Charlie Podrebarac (CowTown, FatCats), Eric Scott (Back in the Day) and Marc Shank (Scurvyville).
  • Daily giveaways, including Calvin and Hobbes archive-quality prints, comic book collections and more.

Spectrum Live attendees who visit the booth and show a social media message including the #GoComics hashtag will receive a special gift related to the 25th anniversary of Dilbert and a free three-month GoComics PRO account, which allows users to get an unlimited number of comics emailed to them daily and an ad-free experience on the GoComics mobile/tablet app.

With headquarters in downtown Kansas City, GoComics provides unique opportunities on a local level to further experience the fun associated with Spectrum Live. Of particular interest to local Spectrum Live attendees and Kansas City barbecue fans, GoComics creator Charlie Podrebarac is the artist behind the labels on Oklahoma Joe’s barbecue sauce bottles, as well as artwork prominently featured around the city. Podrebarac will be signing at GoComics Booth (#320), as outlined in the signing schedule below.

GoComics Signing Schedule:
All creator signings will occur at the GoComics Booth (#320). Exclusive prints will be provided for free at all creator signings.

Saturday, May 10

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.: Charlie Podrebarac (CowTown, FatCats)

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: Marc Shank (Scurvyville)

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Eric Scott (Back in the Day)

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Pat Marrin (Francis)

To track on-the-ground Spectrum Live updates, visit:
Instagram: GoComics            

About GoComics

GoComics, from Universal Uclick, is home to many of the most popular comics and cartoons in the world. GoComics.com is the web's largest catalog of syndicated newspaper strips and web comics, offering new, fresh and free content every day. Classic and iconic comics include Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes, Garfield, Ziggy and Dilbert. Recent successes include FoxTrot, Get Fuzzy, Pearls Before Swine, The Argyle Sweater, The Boondocks and Cul de Sac. There are two membership options (Free and Pro), both providing personalized online and mobile app access to new and classic comics. GoComics is also home to Comics Sherpa, the site where aspiring cartoonists can showcase their work and receive feedback from the comic community. With content from critically acclaimed comic creators, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonists and the hottest up-and-coming talents, GoComics is guaranteed to have something that will make you smile. A full comic catalog can be found at GoComics.com or via its free mobile/tablet app on multiple platforms.


Media Contact:

Julie Halper, Universal Uclick/GoComics                   

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