Phoenix Comicon Steve Rude

Phoenix - Steve Rude, creator of Nexus and the Moth and artist on
Superman, Batman, Captain America and others, will be making an
appearance at Samurai Comics in conjunction with the Phoenix
Comicon's
Art and Costume Contest Tour.

Samurai Comics Owner Mike Banks said, “This is a unique opportunity
for fans to see an award winning artist as he works through the
creative process. It is a tremendous opportunity for aspiring comic
artists to learn first-hand from one of the comic book industry's
modern masters.”

Rude will be at Samurai Comics from 1:00-4:00 pm and the Phoenix
Comicon's Art and Costume Contest will be running from 4:00-7:00 pm
on
Saturday, December, 16th 2006.

“Best of all, while people watch Steve work, they can work on their
own comic art for the art contest being held by the good folks from
Phoenix Comicon,” Banks added.

Rude will be in store for a painting demo to be followed by an art
contest in which fans of all ages can use their own artistic talents
for a chance to win prizes including tickets to the Phoenix Comicon in
January.

Contests include a Captivating Color Contest (a no timed coloring
contest) and a Dynamic Doodle Contest (a 15 minute timed sketch
contest), as well as a costume contest.

“Having a legendary comic book artist and his fans together is
tremendously exciting for both Samurai Comics and the Phoenix
Comicon.” said Noel Van Zandt, Communication Director for the Phoenix
Comicon. “Mr. Rude has been one of our favorite guests for years,
and
we're honored to have him join us and Samurai Comics on our Art and
Costume Contest Tour.”

Samurai Comics is located at
10720 W. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85037
(NW corner of 107th Ave.& Indian School Rd.)
623-872-8886
www.samuraicomics.com

The Phoenix Comicon is Arizona's largest, multi-media, popular arts
convention, focusing on comic books, anime, gaming, music, and film.
The Comicon presents a full weekend schedule of guests and programming
for hobbyists by attracting the top segments of the comics, anime, and
gaming worlds.

For more information on the Phoenix Comicon and the Art and Costume
Contest Tour, please visit www.phoenixcomicon.com.