Zone 4 #133: Independent Comics

Brant, Captain Ron and Gordon are joined by theis special guest, Eric Ratcliffe, co-creator of New comic Day, and host of the Why I Love Comics podcast, as the four discuss independent comics. That's right, it's "Independents" Day in the Zone! The crew discusses the importance and history of indie comics, what comics first got them into indies, and what indie titles they enjoy now, and so much more! Plus, Eric talks about New Comic Day and the recent big announcement from Bill Gladman. (Original Numbering: Episode #121) SPONSOR OF THE WEEKwww.allentowncomiccon.com THE GREAT ALLENTOWN COMIC CON! See Official Press Release with Guest Additions here. See Contest Press Release here. New Comic Day  www.NewComicDay.net Why I Love Comics www.facebook.com/Doombug Geek Girl on the Street (mentioned by Gordon near the end of the episode) http://geekgirlonthestreet.com/ggots-event-heroes-in-disguise-at-challengers-comics/ What: Heroes in Disguise – a pre-SDCC event to benefit the Heroes Initiative Where: Challengers Comics – 1845 N. Western Avenue – Chicago, Il. When: Friday, July 15th from 7:00-11:00pm – Bidding on silent auction items closes at 10:30pm Geek Girl on the Street is proud to announce we will be hosting pre-SDCC party at Challengers Comics in Chicago, Illinois on Friday, July 15th.  There will be a silent auction featuring items from ThinkGeek.com, Thom Zahler Art Studios, Four Star Studios, Kirby Krackle, P.I. Jane, Jeffery Brown, Yelp.com and others. VIP “schwag bags” are being supplied by Yelp.com, Threadless, EdenFantasys, ThinkGeek and Geek Girl on the Street.  Check back on Geek Girl on the Street this month for a chance to win a slot on our VIP list!   If you would like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email advertising@comicrelated.com