My Own Spin

Supergirl and I headed back to Norman Rockwell Museum this afternoon to help out with their Superhero Family Festival Day. There was a lot of excitement in the air with the kids who came to check out Alex Ross' artwork as well as us costumed do-gooders... many came dressed in costume themselves! 

Web-slinging 101. Photo ©Jeremy Clowe. All rights reserved.

I love the reaction of the kids... sometimes we got into such conversations as: "Hey, I know your real identity... Peter!" or  "Those aren't real webs!" Ok, some of these guys are already pretty skeptical... guess that's a good thing. My biggest fan must have been this one little boy who also showed up dressed as Spidey ...he kept following me around, so I asked him to help me look out for bad guys (we counted a few in the Alex Ross paintings). 

Another cute crime-fighter in training was my nephew... when told that I was actually Uncle Jeremy, he argued... "No... that's Spider-Man!" Both of our families made it over to the Museum today, which was fun... I think my Mom got a kick out me channeling the inner comic book fan from my childhood.

Me and comic book artist Bob McLeod... cool to meet
all these guys whose work I have admired over the years!
Photo ©Jeremy Clowe. All rights reserved.

Another treat for me was to meet comic book artist Bob McLeod, who has was on hand to give a talk about his new children's book called Superhero ABC. It looked like fun, but what I really enjoyed was having him sign my original copies of Marvel Comics' The New Mutants, which he illustrated and helped create back in the early 1980s (I used to love that book). Like the anecdotes in Marvel Comics: The Untold Story, which I'm currently reading, it sounds like there were some creative disagreements with McLeod and writer Chris Claremont... but I'm beginning to think that's just the name of the game at Marvel!

We had a very busy, fun day at the Museum, meeting with many happy families... including our own.

Your Friendly Neighborhood...

On my way to help out at Norman Rockwell Museum's Mini Comic Con. $2 off admission if you come dressed as your favorite superhero or villain... I'm just sayin'!

Photo courtesy of Walt Engels. All rights reserved.

Related Links:

"Norman Rockwell Museum To Present Superheroic Programs," 

Norman Rockwell Museum press release written by JC

Heroes, Villains, Countrymen...

I had an interesting day yesterday working the Albany Comic Con. I was there to represent Norman Rockwell Museum and its newest exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Comic Book Art of Alex Ross, setting up a booth to provide information and product related to the show. I was a little bleary-eyed at first (coming off of a late night for the Ross opening), but I was soon revived by the spirit and interest from comic book, science fiction, and fantasy fans in attendance.

I had been to this convention once before a few years back, and it was cool to see how much it has grown... comic book artists, collectors, vendors, gamers, and most fun of all... cosplayers! Here are a few photos:

All photos ©Jeremy Clowe. All rights reserved.

Related Links: 

www.albanycomicbookshow.com

The Caped Crusade!

We can be heroes! Sarah (Supergirl), me and artist Alex Ross at the
Heroes & Villains exhibition opening. ©Jeremy Clowe. All rights reserved.

We had a great time at the Heroes & Villains exhibition opening last night at Norman Rockwell Museum. I think the head count was over 400 people... the largest attendance I have seen since I have been working at the Museum! Fans of artist Alex Ross' work came from as far away as California to see the exhibition... it was a good vibe. 

One of the best parts was being able to basically run around in pajamas the entire evening. Yup... I donned my webshooters and grabbed my Supergirl to step out cosplay-style. There were some other great caped crusaders on hand, and I'll post more photos soon. Best of all, I loved seeing the reactions of kids to my costume... felt like it had all come full-circle from my own days of being in awe of Spidey and his super stories.

Getting ready to represent the Museum at the Albany Comic Con this afternoon. I have plenty of Rockwell and Ross product... if you're in the area, stop by and say hello and learn more about the exhibition.

I Get By With a Little Help From My Superfriends

It's been kind of an exhausting week, but seeing this image today that will be part of our upcoming exhibition on the art of Alex Ross filled my heart with reformed comic book junkie glee! Oh, and it looks like Comic Book Resources got the word out about our special Alex Ross painting of Norman Rockwell that will be sold at and promoting the exhibition--I think it turned out pretty cool.

Nice beaver... This guy "used" to be the
hottest thing going in Lee.
Photo ©Jeremy Clowe. All rights reserved.

I could go for just curling up with a comic book right now, but I'm off to another improv show at the Spectrum Playhouse, in my old stomping grounds of Lee. The town is starting to get pretty hip... the theater had a jazz festival last week, and this weekend they are holding Lee Idol (yeah, now you do this!). Anyway, looking forward to the show and a little comedy workout.

P.S.: Speaking of comic books, this is brilliant. Things that you say... is it life or just a cosplay?