COMIC SIGNING JUNE 13th FENTON, MI

Where? BC Comix and Games, 17125 Silver Parkway Fenton, MI 48430
When? June 13th , 11am-7pm
What? We're Signing all manner of Dark Elf Comic books and doing sketches as well as commissioned art, and interacting with the public Questions are welcome Bring your portfolios for critiques and compliments.
Who? Dark Elf Designs Artists Larry Lonsby-(Tales of Tezlon), Gemma Keech (The Clay Shaper), Roberto Armstrong, and Darryl Anderson (Bushi Warrior Caste), and Brian Germain (MoonShadow), Randy Zimmerman (Spank The MONKEY), Brock Mizikow (Phantom of the Empire)

Lot's to see, do and learn!

BE THERE!!!!

Blogger Hiccups.

I am not sure why all the RSS Feeds aren't working Just when you think you have them taken care of something happens and BAM! Another issue. The good news is we are working on the problem and we are still overhauling the site we have TONS of new Artwork and Images to put up ans well as member status updates and some great news about possible services Dark Elf Designs will offer in the near future. Including Audio Books and Movies with it's Partner Companies Cat's Pajamas Media and COM Publishing. Keep Checking Back here for Updates and if you are having trouble reading the blogger feed please let us know. It seems the Writer's Block is the one giving us issues still but hopefully that will round itself out as well.

Thanks for your patience.

-Brian Germain

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Issues concerning website blog rss feed

I am not exactly sure why the website isn't forwarding this feed currently I will try to remedy that however this should carry over to facebook so i guess we'll all see...

-Brian Germain

Make the Xcape!!!

The year 2007 Dark Elf Designs and it’s associates brought you a convention, its purpose to create an Xcape from the average convention in an attempt to make the guests feel like "guests" again and to make the patrons feel like they are getting their money’s worth. Tired of over-priced conventions the founders of this con created a united front dedicated to the idea that Honesty, Integrity, and Fellowship were more than just ideas for movies and comic books, they were a way of life. United we can create conventions that patrons and guests alike will want to return to again and again. This Phenomenon known as XcapeCON Busted out of its ideological prison and gained substance in the form of XcapeCON1 thrown together in roughly six weeks the turnout was more than we could have hoped for. Nearly a thousand people made the trek to Mid-Michigan, where they were greeted with friendly faces, sights and sounds the likes of which many had never previously experienced. With no TV and nor Radio advertising based on a flyer and web campaign of advertisement the success of XcapeCON1 was phenomenal. 70 tables with over 100 guests sold out in six weeks, over 1,000 patrons came to see Fat Momma (Who Wants to be a Superhero) and Jason Carter (Babylon5). This year the founders of XcapeCON are seeking to out do themselves with XcapeCON2 and their "BREAKOUT" After party.

XcapeCON2 doubles the amount of participating table spaces, as well as the number of guests and vendors. XcapeCON2 is projecting triple or more for attendance and will be doing web, television, radio, and newspaper advertising along with a vicious 12 month flyer campaign to over 100 stores, events, festivals and conventions. All of this and still keeping the same great low entry costs as well as the same great low exhibitor fees, not to mention FREE PARKING!!!

XcapeCON2 Promises many events including a costume contest, door prizes and Pre-reg. Ticket Sales giveaways including a Nintendo Wii, and a World of Warcraft Game pack. Events Include, Cosplay, Art Contests, Gaming, Anime Screenings, Indy & Fan Film Screenings, Guest Speakers and More!

Now XcapeCON2 Needs You! Artists, Patrons, Cosplayers, Writers, Models, Volunteers, Crafters, Comic Creators, Authors, Publishers, Novelists, and anyone with a mind to be creative to make this XcapeCON every bit as successful as the first one and even better!

XcapeCON 2 Wants you!

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Dark Elf Designs and its associates are proud to bring you XcapeCON 2. Due to the response and expecting table space to be sold out by October, we are sending this email anyone interested in attending as a guest. And should open with Adobe Reader. If you have any questions please contact us.
Because we know that time is a precious commodity, we answered the one question every business owner - large or small - asks themselves before making any decision.
What do I get for my money?

. For $60.00 a guest* will receive a 6 foot by 2½ foot covered and skirted table space at the Holiday Inn Gateway Center on Hill Rd in Flint, MI., two guest badges, and an 11x17 sign. You will be joined by over 240 multi media/multi genre, artists, creators, publishers and dealers. Actress Chase Masterson, writer Diane Carey, and artist Matt Busch are just a few on the list who have been confirmed.
. An extensive advertising campaign has been launched including over 20,000 flyers, radio and television spots, newspaper articles and ads, as well as a web campaign that includes over 30 websites. Keeping true to our mission statement, tickets are $8 for presales and $10 a day at the door with free parking. We have several contests, door prizes and are introducing "Family Friendly" postings just to name a few of the scheduled events. Marketing has estimated a minimum of 2000 with a projection of over 3000 patrons who will attend and pass your table space.
. For those registered and paid by October 15, 2008, a bio in our full featured program and on the XcapeCon website.
. A hospitality room will be available for our registered guests, with catered food, desserts, and drink to provide a place to rest.
. An "After party" is scheduled on Saturday with a cash bar, bands, a special door prize and much more for our guests and those friends or patrons they invite.
. Discounted hotels and advertising for those interested.**
. Last but not least, Networking, Sales and FUN!

Now's the time to hit the paperwork!
Read more about XcapeCON, fill out the forms, register and
MAKE THE XCAPE!


*Should you decide you require more space, look into our publisher and dealer, booth
forms on our website www.xcapecon.com

**We have several packages available for advertising this year, from full color 4x6 bag- inserts to sponsorships. Please email advertising@xcapecon.com for more information.
Considering a hotel, please email sales@xcapecon.com for more information on our
discounted rooms.

XcapeCON2 BREAKOUT!!!

The year 2007 Dark Elf Designs and it’s associates brought you a convention, its purpose to create an Xcape from the average convention in an attempt to make the guests feel like "guests" again and to make the patrons feel like they are getting their money’s worth. Tired of over-priced conventions the founders of this con created a united front dedicated to the idea that Honesty, Integrity, and Fellowship were more than just ideas for movies and comic books, they were a way of life. United we can create conventions that patrons and guests alike will want to return to again and again. This Phenomenon known as XcapeCON Busted out of its ideological prison and gained substance in the form of XcapeCON1 thrown together in roughly six weeks the turnout was more than we could have hoped for. Nearly a thousand people made the trek to Mid-Michigan, where they were greeted with friendly faces, sights and sounds the likes of which many had never previously experienced. With no TV and nor Radio advertising based on a flyer and web campaign of advertisement the success of XcapeCON1 was phenomenal. 70 tables with over 100 guests sold out in six weeks, over 1,000 patrons came to see Fat Momma (Who Wants to be a Superhero) and Jason Carter (Babylon5). This year the founders of XcapeCON are seeking to out do themselves with XcapeCON2 and their "BREAKOUT" After party.

XcapeCON2 doubles the amount of participating table spaces, as well as the number of guests and vendors. XcapeCON2 is projecting triple or more for attendance and will be doing web, television, radio, and newspaper advertising along with a vicious 12 month flyer campaign to over 100 stores, events, festivals and conventions. All of this and still keeping the same great low entry costs as well as the same great low exhibitor fees, not to mention FREE PARKING!!!

XcapeCON2 Promises many events including a costume contest, door prizes and Pre-reg. Ticket Sales giveaways including a Nintendo Wii, and a World of Warcraft Game pack. Events Include, Cosplay, Art Contests, Gaming, Anime Screenings, Indy & Fan Film Screenings, Guest Speakers and More!

Now XcapeCON2 Needs You! Artists, Patrons, Cosplayers, Writers, Models, Volunteers, Crafters, Comic Creators, Authors, Publishers, Novelists, and anyone with a mind to be creative to make this XcapeCON every bit as successful as the first one and even better!

Dark Elf Designs Holds Open Call for Talent!

Dark Elf Designs is Searching for new talent to expand their talent pool. Applicants must be talented, driven, hard working, able to meet a deadline, willing to work for a percentage, willing to work on other people's stories not just their own, willing to sign a standard NDC (Non-Disclosure Agreement) if necessary, Willing to follow scripts and instruction where necessary and willing to believe they will be part of something greater than themselves. If you are too good to work for a percentage than I am afraid currently you must be too good to work for Dark Elf Designs. If you meet all the above criteria then you may be getting in on the ground floor of a ground breaking company that employs creative greats like William Messner-Loebs (the MAXX, Wonder Woman, The Flash) Eddy Newell (Black Lightning, Werewolf: The Apocolypse) J.S. Earls (Pistolfist, The Sorrow, Book 1: CHOSEN) Randy Zimmerman (SPANK the Monkey, War of The Worlds: Haven and the Hellweed, Tales from the Aniverse) Larry Lonsby (Tales of Tezlon) and more. If you can see yourself as part of such a team, are looking for more than just making a name for yourself, or trying to bank alot of money and would like to work with a group of creators with integrity that is looking to create something bigger than themselves, then maybe you are the new talent Dark Elf has been looking for.

You may contact Brian Germain brian@darkelfdesigns.com with submission samples that can be linked to on the web please don't e-mail samples instead use a client like Yousendit.com or sendspace.com or better yet just send links to your stuff on the web. You may also contact Larry Lonsby tezlon2@yahoo.com with samples and request an applicationg form from either of them. if they like your artwork, lettering, or writing samples they may send you a membership application to filll out and if they like it alot they may offer you a chance to earn your spot as a member of one of the fastest growing design/ comic companies in Michigan.

so stop by the website an learn a little more about the mystery of the Dark Elven Armada.

www.darkelfdesigns.com

End of Year Shutdown

Starting December 26th and ending January 14th Dark Elf Designs will have a midwinter shutdown. What does this mean exactly? Well the site will still be up and some of DED's member's will be reachable. Brian Germain will be out of town for about three weeks and therefore unreachable. feel free to send e-mail still but don't expect a swift reply and don't be surprised if your e-mail bounces back to you the mailbox fills up fast. When we return we will be scheduling a live Michigan member meeting as well as a web based meeting done via the yahoo group or yahoo messenger or some other predetermined chat client. AIM, MSN, YAHOO, TRILLIAN, etc. For our customers, our Cafepress Store will remain open (check out the online store and banner links for more info) and our nooks will still be available through Indyplanet.com, The only thing that is changing is re-organizing the business profile, doing inventory and doing contracts. for everything else including the MySpace page www.myspace.com/darkelfdesigns it's business as usual. for our partner companies and affiliates please go check their websites for more information. By the way while you're having a Happy Holiday please be sure to drop by www.drunkduck.com and check out the preview of the MoonShadow #0 comic as well as The Gryphon #0 preview.

Thanks for your patience and please check back for more news and Information.

The Death of The Man, The Legend Lives On.

Many great people have been lost in the last few years. Mike Wieringo, Dave Cockrum, Johnny Cash, the list of legendary figures is lengthy at best. But this year just months after his interview in USA Today, Another Man of Legendary stature in his own time passes into legend. Evel Knievel, known in everything from comic books to lunch boxes, clothing, TV Specials, toys and action figures, in the 70's he was a pop culture Icon I even remember owning Evel and Robbie Knievel Action Figures and stunts cycles as well as even an Evel Knievel bicycle. as all great things find their endings so too must the living story of Evel Knievel he passed away December 30th 2007 after a long battle with a terminal Illness. Gone from this earth his legend will live on.

Read the full Press release below...

Friday, November 30 marked the end of what will forever be remembered as the longest and most courageous battle between one man, a man we all know as the world's greatest daredevil, and death. Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel died in Clearwater, Florida, finally succumbing after nearly a three-year bout with the terminal lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was 69.

His death was preceded by more than 40 years of constant battle against the persistent pain of broken bones and severe trauma after jumping and crashing motorcycles like no man had ever done before. In addition, he fought to overcome the tremendous obstacles of diabetes, hepatitis C, a liver transplant, numerous surgeries and two strokes.

Knievel's legacy as America's Legendary Daredevil, Last of the Gladiators, and King of the Stuntmen will undeniably live on among millions of fans, past, present and future. However, the memories of the man apart from his legend will live on even stronger in the hearts of his friends and family. Despite his well-known swagger of self confidence, the legacy he wished for most of all was simply to be an inspiration.

"The fame of great men ought to be judged always by the means they used to acquire it."

By this maxim, nothing will ever be able to take away or challenge the things accomplished by Evel Knievel.

Whether it was unmatched courage or just an absolute unwillingness to give in to fear, Robert Craig Knievel was a man's man through all the days of his life. He took great pride in the simply stated, yet most difficult to accomplish principles: always living up to his word, never shirking the responsibility or consequences for his actions regardless of the personal risk, and never, not ever, failing to stop trying.

Knievel was born in Butte, Montana on October 17, 1938 to Robert Edward and Ann (Keough) Knievel. He and his younger brother Nic were raised by the loving family of paternal grandparents Ignatius and Emma Knievel.

Growing up and living in Butte were some of the most valued times of his life. His fame took him far and wide across the country and even over seas, but Knievel never let go of the love and pride he had for his hometown.

Growing up in a blue-collar mining town, Knievel attended Butte public schools before serving in the U.S. Army reserves. As a young man he was always an exceptional athlete, hard worker and determined individual. Knievel explored and excelled in many different professions, if only for a short time, before finding his calling as the ultimate daredevil.

During his prime as a bona fide celebrity, Knievel enjoyed his spoils to the highest. He loved fast cars, private airplanes, fancy yachts and the finest clothes and jewelry money could buy. He was sought out by Hollywood and remained friends with many famous people until his death.

In the end, he had a few regrets, but he always sincerely strived to do the right thing. He never forgot who his real friends were. He never forgot his love for his family. And he never forgot the place from where he came, what he'd learned or what others had done to help him get to where he did. The red, white and blue for which he is famous were a tribute to his Butte character as much as they were for America. In his last years, one of the greatest honors was being able to share his hometown with his world of fans and to participate and take pride in the celebration of his annual event, "Evel Knievel Days."

He dearly loved his grandchildren and he always made it a point to stay in touch with the people he loved the most, his friends and family. And lastly, most important to him above all was his new-found faith in Jesus Christ. Just as he always took great care in surrounding himself with the best people he could depend upon to help him make his jumps during his motorcycle career, Knievel found his greatest friend of all in preparation for his final leap from life. He was profoundly happy that he gave his life to God, who comforted him and gave him the strength he needed to make it through the end.

Knievel is survived by his loyal friend and wife, Krystal Kennedy-Knievel, whom he married in 1999. She stood by his side through his greatest struggles with health until his death. He will also be very missed by sidekick, "Rocket," his pet Maltese, as well as Rocket's brother, "Squirt." Knievel's in-laws include Krystal's mother Sylvia and her husband Wayne Croft; father Glen Kennedy, and Krystal's sister Shawn and husband Rory with their two children.

He is also survived by his former wife and dear friend of 38 years, Linda Bork Knievel. Though they divorced, Linda and Evel had four children that all made them proud. Son, Kelly Knievel and daughter-in-law Shelli with granddaughter Lily; son, Robbie Knievel and granddaughters Krysten and Karmen, with great-granddaughter Analiese; daughter Tracey and son-in-law Mitch McCloud with grandchildren Josiah, Jesse, Melody, Cody, Cole, Casey and Dusty with wife Rachel and great-granddaughter Lucy; and his youngest daughter Alicia, with son-in-law Matt Vincent and grandchildren Madelyn, Jaicee, Rye and his sixteenth grandchild expected this June.

Other surviving family members include his stepmother, Mrs. Robert Edward Knievel; brother, Nic and his wife Rusty; sister, Kristy and brother-in-law Hugh Lawrence; sister, Renee and brother-in-law Bill Slaughter; sister Robin and brother-in-law John Dick; and sisters Loretta Young and Kadie Boney. His is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and his millions and millions of fans.

Public services will be held for family, friends and fans at the Butte Civic Center at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 10th. A private Christian burial and graveside services will take place at the Mountain View Cemetery.

Media Contact for press arrangements: Pat Kearny skyhigh@bresnan.net 406-490-0688