Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Golden Apple Hosts the 2009 Nerdcore Calendar Signing

The 2009 Sci-Fi Themed Nerdcore Calendar Signing went off with a bang, 7 of the girls were here and they all looked amazing, as did the 2009 calendar. Golden Apple rolled out a bunch of booze and people drank well into the night.

The Calendar features many iconic sci-fi themes such as Barbarella, Aliens, Dr. Who, and Battlestar Galactica. If you haven't seen the calendar stop on down and check it out yourself. It would make a great gift for that guy who has everything... everything, except naked girls dressed in scantily clad sci-fi outfits. you can pick it up in store, or at our online store.

Here are some links to other people who covered the event.... Metromix .... M & C ... & Descructoid

HERES A LIL VIDEO OF WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED....



Hope you enjoyed!!! We hope you stop in and pick up a calendar!!!

Monday, November 3, 2008

Lots of New Exclusive Products Featured in Our ONLINE STORE!!!

We just re-did our online storefront and it looks splendid, and it's your one stop shop for all your exclusive Golden Apple signed products, Comic-Con Exclusives, and stuff that well..... you just can't find anywhere but here!!!

We just added Scott Pilgrim Exclusive T-Shirts, Signed Rest Comics, Exclusive Heroes Comics, and Much much more, check it out and let us know what you think.... or if there's something you don't see on here you'd like added. Just make sure to post a comment and we'll try to have it up in a few days if we have it!!!

Golden Apple Hosts an IGN Gears of War Party Featuring Dom (Carlos Ferro) and the Nerdcore Girls

What did you do for Halloween? If you came out to Golden Apple you got to meet two of the sexy 2009 Nerdcore Models, Carlos Ferro (who voices Dom in GOW), and plenty of other awesomely costumed peoples.

The event kicked off at 7pm and went well past closing time. People dressed up (everyone who came, you looked amazing), played Gears of War drank lots of booze, and partied til the lights went out. There was a costume contest and some sweet prizes were handed out.

IGN, Dom, and Nerdcore all brought great handouts and we still have a few of them as well if you wanted to head down to our store and snag a few.

We still have the 5-pack of toys that we featured for the signing, they include all four of the main characters and a Locust torque bow-er. Click on this link if you wanna see all the pics from the night and believe me they are some sexy pictures.

Also if you missed seeing the Nerdcore girls here don't fret, they will be back on November 20th for their calendar release and they will be in greater numbers (watch out single guys).

Milo Ventimiglia and Tim Sale Signing a HUGE success!!!

The line for the New REST comic started at around noon, and was a couple blocks long by the time Milo and Tim showed up. Milo showed up and walked the line greeting his fans. Then continued to sign for a looong time.

If you ended up missing the event and wanted to get something signed we still have a few REST comics available that we got signed, you can walk in to get them from our store, or buy them online at OUR ONLINE SHOP!!! We also have a few of the new Heroes EXCLUSIVE Comics in our store and online!

We thank everyone who showed up to the event and we hope you come out for our next few events (James Jean Fables covers event, Nerdcore 2009 Calendar Release party, The Michael Turner Tribute, and The Umbrella Academy Book with Gerard Way)

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Terminator Cast Stops by for a Signing

On September 13, 2008 Golden Apple hosted the premier event forthe Terminator Sarah Connor Chronicles season 2. On hand were cast members Summer Glau, Shirley Manson, Thomas Dekker, Brian Auston Green, Richard T. Jones, Leven Rambin & Garret Dillahunt. Also, show creator Josh Friedman & EP James Middleton...AND HUNDREDS OF ADORING & PATIENT FANS!!!!!!



THIS VIDEO WILL MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU WERE AT THE EVENT...

Monday, August 25, 2008

Drink n' Draw (Come get ridiculous with not so sober artists)

This Friday the 29th of August, from 7:30 until 10 we will be having a DRINK N' DRAW event here at Golden Apple. If you are confused as to what exactly a drink and draw event is, here's a quick explanation.... Artists (regular and the comic book variety) come here and do sketches of whatever you want them to, whilst being extremely (or maybe not so) drunk.

There will be a lot of artists here doing sketches and it isn't quite like a normal comic book signing in any respect. Usually you would have to buy a certain comic or bring in a specific item for them to sketch on. This one is totally up to you.

So come on in, stop on by, and join us for this 200 proof event. We hope to see you here.

If you have any questions or comments post them below and I'm sure we'd be happy to respond to them....

The Mark Millar & Tony Harris War Heroes signing a GREAT SUCCESS!!!

The Mark Millar & Tony Harris War Heroes signing was a great success. Thanks go out to all of the great customers and fans of the geniuses (Mark Millar, Tony Harris) that were signing.

If you didn't get to make it to the event you can check out pictures at our flickr page. Lots of people came out that night and Mark and Tony signed until the wee hours of the night (way past our bedtime). Old war movies were being projected onto the back of our store and the intense Crazy for Cult show was rocking next door.

Even the Nerdcore crew was down supporting the cause bringing down Karlie Montana in full War Hero gear (she looked awesome, pictures on the flickr). Tons of free schwag was given away, and if you were lucky enough to get here early you could have snagged a free gift bag.

Anyways, if you didn't get your War Heroes comic or you variant you can still stop in, we do have a few of each left. And thanks again for all your support.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Win Lunch with Ryan Liebowitz ....also at lunch Mark Millar, Tony Harris & Others


Win Lunch with RYAN LIEBOWITZ!!!!!

.....& lunch guests Mark Millar, Tony Harris, and others.... In Los Angeles

Plus first in line and War Heroes Tour Book!

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Click here to get to the page to bid on this amazing opportunity to meet Ryan Liebowitz!!!

You are bidding on a comic fan package that could make your synapses misfire!! War Heroes creators Mark Millar and Tony Harris are making an international “Tour of Duty” tour, and on August 22, they’ll be at Golden Apple in Los Angeles, CA! The winner of this auction will get to have lunch with Millar and Harris, AND be first in line for the signing, AND get a special War Heroes tour book only available at tour stops! There are only 80 copies made per store, so this book is an incredible rarity!

This event takes place at 6 PM on Friday, August 22. Winner MUST be on-site with your paid eBay receipt by no later than 4 PM (in time for a meal, kids)!

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WHO: Mark Millar is the acclaimed writer of Wanted, The Ultimates, and more! Tony Harris is the visionary artist behind Starman, Ex Machina, and more! Together, they’re the creative team behind War Heroes, the new smash-hit from Image Comics!

WHAT: You can have lunch with Mark Millar and Tony Harris, and be first in line for their signing, and get a special War Heroes tour book!
WHERE: Golden Apple Comics, 7018 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA

WHEN: Friday, 22 AUG at 6 PM. Winner must arrive by no later than 4 PM.


This auction is a benefit for The Hero Initiative, the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and entrée back into paying work.

For more information, call 310-909-7809.

Your winning bid is tax deductible.

Bid high!

FAQs:
1) You MUST be present and on-site to win. This is NON-transferable!
2) You are responsible for your own transportation to and from Atomic Comics. Don’t bid if you can’t make it there!
3) The art shown is merely a representative piece of War Heroes art. It is not part of this auction.
4) Yes, The Hero Initiative and Atomic Comics pick up the tab for lunch.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Transmet Cat born in Oregon


Transmetropolitan Cat born in Oregon.... just one step closer to all of us becoming mutants.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Tour of Duty 08' Signing for War Heroes with Mark Millar & Tony Harris

WAR HEROES TOUR OF DUTY 08'

Friday
August 22, 2008

at 6:00pm
RECRUITMENT PARTY WITH GUESTS OF HONOR:
MARK MILLAR & TONY HARRIS

ONLY LA APPEARANCE FOR THE RELEASE OF THIER NEWEST PROJECT FROM IMAGE....WAR HEROES!

JUST ADDED: EXCLUSIVE TOUR EDITION OF ISSUE #1 AT THE EVENT, LIMITED TO 80 COPIES!

LIVE Q & A, OPEN BAR & MORE..

*PARKING WILL BE LIMTED DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THESE AMAZING GUESTS AS WELL AS A HUGE EVENT NEXT DOOR AT GALLERY 1988: CRAZY 4 CULT ART SHOW, HOSTED BY KEVIN "CLERKS" SMITH!

GET TO GOLDEN APPLE EARLY..WE WILL HAVE A SEPERATE LINE AND WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.

THE "TOUR OF DUTY" IS HAPPENING ALL OVER THE US: NY, TEXAS, VEGAS, SF & MORE

Jim Mahfood Paints Golden Apple Window for Method Man Event...

Method Man

Saturday
August 9,2008
at 12:00pm
Meet Hip-Hop artist METHOD MAN!


He is coming to Golden Apple to promote the graphic novel “Method Man” written by Meth himself and drawn by famed comic book artist Sanford Greene.

We will have an exclusive Method Man limited edition t-shirt available at the event.
T-shirts go on sale on Saturday August 9th at 11am and are sold with a copy of the book for only $25! Limted to 75.

Jim came by on Friday to paint the incredible Method Man Mural on our storefront. Come by and check it out or tell him how much you liked it yourself via his website.... Jim's Website