Battle at the Comic Expo

by Richard Andreoli, Frank Svengsouk (Illustrator)

Overview

An obsessed fan is out for blood, and she's got Ron Lionel -- the most arrogant man working in comics today -- in her sights. She'll do anything to get her revenge, including destroying him and the largest comic book convention in the United States. Only one brave hero stands in her way: The head of comic-con security.

Who will survive the Battle at the Comic Expo? Find out, in the greatest action/adventure to ever cross through the multiverse and land in our world.

THE STORY

Ron Lionel is the hottest creator working in comic books today. His comic series, The Enduring, sells out every month and is set to become a major motion picture. Ron has no problem using his status to get what he wants, whether that be special treatment from his publisher or seducing fangirls into bed.

Joe Cotter, on the other hand, gave up his dreams of being a writer years ago, and now lives for a steady paycheck. Joe has a sense of right and wrong that was born from years of reading comics, and has long dreamed of living a more adventurous life. As the security chief for America's Finest Comic Book Expo in San Diego, he's as strong-willed as any hero with a power ring. But something in his life is missing: his purpose.

Enter Velma, an obsessed fan with some disturbing questions about The Enduring. When her righteous plan to gather answers backfires, she becomes obsessed with getting revenge against Ron Lionel. Velma sweeps the two men into a dangerous world where heroes and villains don't come from spider bites, or alien planets, or have simple backstories -- and none of them may survive the final fight.

Can the man with the mightiest ego work with the world's most immovable force to save each other and stop Velma's demented vision? Or will they end up being the catalyst that helps destroy the largest comics event in the United States?

Find out, true believer, in the epic action/adventure Battle at the Comic Expo.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732272422
Publisher:	Richard Andreoli
Publication date:	05/20/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	282
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Richard Andreoli is a writer living in Los Angeles. He's written about educational programs at LA County Jail, crafted bitchy dialogue for the nighttime soap operas Fashion House and American Heiress, and launched numerous pop culture websites and online properties. For many years, he worked at San Diego Comic-Con (now known as Comic-Con International: San Diego) where he volunteered in their registration, treasury, and events departments. Later, he produced their monthly member magazine, which included interviews and spotlights on both convention attendees and professionals. Richard attended UCLA where he majored in English Literature with an emphasis in Creative Writing and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He later developed his comedy writing and improv skills at The Groundlings school. Richard's writing career began with developing television and movie projects in the entertainment industry. He later transitioned to being a full-time writer, where he honed his humor and mainstream reportage for print publications, marketing projects, and TV shows. Richard has produced stand-up comedy and live theater, written for magazines and websites, and provided copy for movie posters, greeting cards, and press kits.. He also launched and edited numerous successful websites -- namely the pop culture destination FirstToKnow.com, women's "how to" site Knoworthy, and men's product review site TopKit.com. In 2004 he also published Mondo Homo: Your Essential Guide to Queer Pop Culture. Currently, he is the Creative Director for TV4 Entertainment, the global leader in OTT streaming with more than 30 genre-focused channels. In his spare time, he runs away with the circus, performing at cabarets and coaching trapeze at Cirque School Los Angeles.
Frank Svengsouk picked up a pencil at a very young age and never let go. He's been fortunate to be able to take his love of cinema, comics, and pop culture and turn it into fodder for his art and career. Frank has been working for more than 10 years at Disney, creating online content and website experiences. He currently serves as an Art Director at Disney Interactive, where he has been involved in creating the websites for Mickey Mouse, Fairies, Tron, Cars, Toy Story, Brave and Frozen. You can check out (and buy) some of Frank's art at franksvengsouk.com.

Table of Contents

“From the first page, Richard Andreoli catapults you down the rabbit hole and immerses you in the crazy world of comic conventions. But this isn’t simply a sardonic examination of fans; it’s a love letter to heroism and the people who believe in it most.”
-- Best-selling YA Fantasy novelist C.J. Abedi, who wrote the FAE Trilogy, which was optioned by filmmaker Ridley Scott

"If you like comics and comic conventions, I think you’ll love it!"
-- Phil Jimenez, comic book illustrator and writer (Wonder Woman, New X-Men, The Amazing Spider-Man)

Editorial Reviews

“From the first page, Richard Andreoli catapults you down the rabbit hole and immerses you in the crazy world of comic conventions. But this isn’t simply a sardonic examination of fans; it’s a love letter to heroism and the people who believe in it most.”

-- Best-selling YA Fantasy novelist C.J. Abedi, who wrote the FAE Trilogy, which was optioned by filmmaker Ridley Scott

"If you like comics and comic conventions, I think you’ll love it!"

-- Phil Jimenez, comic book illustrator and writer (Wonder Woman, New X-Men, The Amazing Spider-Man)

“Battle at The Comic Expo is, firstly, just one of those ingenious ideas. So obvious. So on point. So intrinsically funny. But the execution of this novel lives up to its premise -- written by an insider, someone who knows what goes on in those cavernous convention halls filled with the stale sweat of nerds in stormtrooper outfits. Andreoli captures the absurdity and the beauty within this tribe of lost souls, and along the way manages to tell a compelling yarn. But the real pleasure of this novel is in its authenticity of place and character.”

--Michael Rymer, director and producer, Battlestar Galactica, Hannibal, Picnic at Hanging Rock

"Replete with tension, action, and anxiety, Battle at the Comic Expo's injection of dark humor permeates a gripping story that excels in the unexpected while remaining firmly based in comic culture. Readers will relish its ability to teleport at warp speed between various genres while retaining a sense of originality and drama that makes the story vivid, unpredictable, and nearly impossible to put down."

--Diane Donovan, California Bookwatch Review

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