Nooligan's Big Barda an Empire's Comics Vault exclusive

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One of the things I love most about the Sacramento comic scene is the huge amount of creative talent right here at our fingertips. You have writers, artists, sculptors, painters, crafters and so much more.

One creator that has made his mark both locally, and now nationwide, is Sacramento native Hainanu Saulque (Nooligan.com), but maybe you know him as Nooligan.

His classic design and stylistic use of space makes his work unmistakable and perfect for display on any wall. All of his pieces are limited edition so that means you can’t wait till the next con to get the piece you want since it may not be there.

Down here at Empire's Comics Vault, we have a very special piece done just for the shop. You won’t find this Big Barda print anywhere else and it is limited to only 50 prints. Make sure you get yours before they go. ^Ben

Hainanu Saulque joins FCBD 2015

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Note: Get the full lineup of FCBD Mini-Con 2015 guests here.

Illustrator and designer, Hainanu "Nooligan" Saulque, describes himself as "an old soul in a young body." Drawing equal inspiration from the cartoons he watched as a child, to classic films shot decades before his time, from the golden age of comics, to classic newspaper strips, his art, which he describes as "contemporary with a flare of nostalgia," reflects a creator who completely immerses himself in his creative passions.

Join us for Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con on Saturday, May 2, 2015 to meet Nu.

His artistic talent is featured in the books Union St. Choir and Slingshots & Heartbreak and various limited edition originals and prints available for purchase at www.nooligan.com.

Born and raised in California and now settled in Sacramento, Hai-Na-Nu “Nooligan” Saulque has dedicated his life to his craft. After attending art school in San Francisco, he gravitated towards comics and his design skills have been invaluable.

He broke into comics with ECV Press as a penciler and quickly expanded his art as a graphic designer, penciler, inker and writer.


His first Kickstarter for the art book “Rumluck” recently finished and gave his fans the quality work they were clamoring for. You can find him at cons up and down the west coast with a variety of prints, posters, bookmarks, buttons and other fun items that showcase his love for classic cartoons and Americana.

Meet Nooligan at Mini-Con
We're so pleased to have such a creative, talented and down-to-earth artist with us. We know you'll enjoy meeting him and experiencing his work firsthand on May 2.

We weren't able to interview Nu for the Mini-Con, however you can learn a little about him from this video.


Stocktoncon features Ben Schwartz, indie panel and Sacramento creatives

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Empire's Comics Vault's owner, Ben Schwartz, will participate in an Indy Publishing Panel discussion with Justin Orr, Jusscope Press, and Hainanu Saulque, aka, Nooligan, at this weekend's Stocktoncon.

In addition to running Empire's Comics Vault, Ben also publishes comics via ECV Press.

From what we've read on the Recordnet.com article,
"Pop culture event grows to two days in third year", this is going to be two days of pop culture awesomeness -- yes, we said, "AWESOMENESS."

Break Into Indy Publishing

Attend the panel discussion, and meet and speak with Justin, Nu, and Ben on Saturday, August 9th at 12 pm in the hotel board room.


DETAILS
Location: Stockoncon, Stockton, CA
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2014
Time: 12:00 p.m.

Sacramento Region Local Creatives at Stocktoncon

You'll also find Empire's Comic Vault's Artist of the Month, Jeremy Rathbone, exhibiting at Stocktoncon this weekend.

Ben and Eben, writers
Ben and Eben Burgoon
Then, at 2 pm on Saturday, in the same room as Ben's panel, shop favorite Eben Burgoon will teach on the topic, "Writing with Pictures."

Saturday at 4pm be sure to check out the 501st Legion (favorites at our annual Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con) in the University Plaza Hotel Ballroom.

Jason Dube, founder of Scattered Comics and the Sacramento Comicbook Creators Group (which meets in the shop every Tuesday night at 6pm) will also host a panel at Stocktoncon. Jason and Scattered Comics are also regular favorites at our annual Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con.

The Scattered Comics panel takes place Sunday at 12 pm in the University Plaza Hotel Board Rooms. Artist Krysten Reis, a favorite at Empire's Comics Vault's annual Creative Women Mini-Con, will be a panelist in addition to several others. More information at ScatteredComics.com.

Stocktoncon Programming Schedule

Source: Stocktoncon's Facebook Page

 SATURDAY

SATURDAY -- Kings Room 1 (Stockton Arena)
10am CLOSED
11am Comics Road Show (A-1 Comics) 10:30am
12pm Garage Art Studio
1pm Cosplay/Nerd Business Panel
2pm Cosplay and Acceptance
3pm Telltale Games Voice Actors
4pm Body Painting and Cosplay (Lee Kohse)

SATURDAY Kings Room 2 (Stockton Arena)
11am -Sac Horror Film Festival
12pm - Comics in Education - John Bultena
1pm - Star Trek - Daryl Frazetti
2pm - Davidson L. Haworth
3pm - Trivia w/Zombie vs. Shark
The "Marvel Masterpiece Theater" panel scheduled for 4pm has been cancelled.

SATURDAY University Plaza Hotel Ballroom
11am - Q&A with Billy Zabka/Marty Kove
12pm - League of Legends Voice Actors
1pm -Q&A with Danny Glover
2pm - Q&A with Denise Crosby
3pm - Geek Fashion
4pm - 501st Legion/Rebel Forces/Mandolorians
5pm-7pm - Costume Contest
7pm - StocktonCon Rockage Showcase

SATURDAY University Plaza Hotel Board Rooms
11am - Lazy Bones Studios (Ken Thomas)
12pm - Independent Creators with Justin Orr, Hainanu Saulque and ECVPress' Ben Schwartz
1pm - Collecting at Cons - Shawn Marshall
2pm - Writing the Pictures with Eben Burgoon
3pm - House of Doodle
4pm - Action Lab Comics Presents

SUNDAY

SUNDAY Kings Room 1 (Stockton Arena)
11am - JLI - Jon Guerzon
12pm - Draw Simpsons/Futurama with Tone/Bill
1pm - Draw My Little Pony with Tony Fleecs
2pm-4pm - STOCKTONCON AUCTION

SUNDAY Kings Room 2 (Stockton Arena)
11am Creatures & Characters of Star Trek/Star Wars
12pm Creatures & Characters of Star Trek/Star Wars
1pm Drawing Star Wars (Lee Kohse/Dan Parsons)

SUNDAY University Plaza Hotel Ballroom
11am - Kevin Gill Show w/Hacksaw Jim Duggan
12pm - Building Cosplay
1pm - Meet the StocktonCon Cosplay Guests
2pm-4pm -Kids Costume Contest

SUNDAY University Plaza Hotel Board Rooms
11am - Image Comics with Landry Walker and Justin Greenwood
12pm - Scattered Comics Presents
1pm - Go Genius Go with Michael Aushenker/Marcus Collar

Rumluck Release Party on Friday, August 8

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Our Captain Dylan Hunt Welcome Party is this Friday, August 8, 2014 from 5-8 pm. 

That same night, right on top of that event, we're hosting a Rumluck Release Party in the shop, starting at 6 p.m.

If you supported local artist Hainanu Salque's Rumluck project, you'll be able to come by and pick up your copy. 

Please note that copies will *not* be on sale. ONLY those who supported the project and qualified for a book will be able to obtain one. Prints by the artist will be on sale to the public.

Dylan Update: Our poor pup has been sick, so we're not sure she'll make it. If she's up for it, however, then she will be there. We will continue with the refreshments and the sale. Also, Rolly will be present.

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Nooligan Launches Art Book Kickstarter Project

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Artist
Hainanu Saulque
Last night at 10 pm one of our favorite artists and comic book creators, Hainanu Saulque, aka Nooligan, launched a Kickstarter project to bring his art book, "RUMLUCK," to life.

As of this post, he's already 20% to goal and 29 days to go. There's no doubt in our mind that this project will fund, and you can be a part of it. It only takes a dollar. Please consider supporting this project today.

His style is classic, his art is amazing, and his passion for his craft comes through. This art book is sure to be a one of your personal treasures. We love it that much. Here's a quick video about his art and the project.