As most comic book store regulars know, comics and related merchandise are solicited to your local shop via the monthly Diamond Comics PREVIEWS catalog.  And I’m thrilled to announce that for the first time ever HUMERUS products are in Previews! (August 2010 issue, page 420 – in the “SPOTLIGHT” at the bottom) 

For geeks like us this is a HUGE milestone!  We’re so proud.  And if our moms were geeks they’d be proud too (Trust us Moms, this is good!)

Humerus Magnets in Previews! Alert your comic shop!

They listed the magnet collection as “Zombie Humerus Magnets”  Even thought they mix in our Geek Hazards and Bacon designs with the awesome Zombie images.   Go figure.  We’ll call it a Humerus Variety Pack.

So visit, call or email your local comic book shop and tell them to order the HUMERUS MAGNETS !   (and then buy some when they come in, alright?  Don’t leave your poor shop owner hanging)

That’s AUGUST 2010 PREVIEWS, Page 420 – the “SPOTLIGHT” item at the bottom of the page.

THANKS!

Zombie Hunters League T-Shirt

The notable first sale of the show is our new Zombie Hunters League shirt, and people are digging the new magnets by Ata-Boy and we feel like we’re off to a great start.  Preview night closes at 9, we decide to skip the local eats and head to the hotel – but we get stuck in construction generated traffic, arrive too late and the hotel’s restaurant is closed – we barely eat, and get to sleep well after midnight.  

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday all sort of blur together (damn, I should have written this two weeks ago)… but they go something like this:

Speed Racer at Ralph's Supermarket

First coffee at the hotel lobby, then drive from Hotel Circle, pick up lunch at Ralph’s supermarket (with other expert con-goers), drive to RESERVED PARKING under the Convention center just a half hour before the hall opens! (OMIGOD – this was a fantastic improvement by the Comic-Con staff and SD Convention Center this year THANK YOU). 

When they open the hall doors and the faithful stream in it’s non-stop…  a steady flow of people coming by, stopping to laugh at our designs “Dude, check this out… Mr Piddles, Bringer of Death!”, picking up a couple of shirts or a poster,  and chatting with us about Zombies, Bacon, etc.  

Nights were simply eat, drink, sleep, shower and repeat.    

Humerus Booth Comic-Con 2010 - open for business!

Zombie Con T-Shirt a SELL OUT!

NEW STUFF – the new to Comic-Con shirts like Geek Hazards , Zombie Hunters League, and Zombie Con were all hits.   And our two new licensed properties SOLD OUT!  (the aforementioned magnets by Ata-Boy, and the popular BRAINS poster by NMR Distribution) 

OLD FRIENDS – Sure we could make stuff and sell it online, never venturing off of the Humerus island headquarters… but we’d never get to meet the great people who we see year after year at the con…  There were online friends we knew we’d see like Katrina Hill the Action Flick Chick, Kristin Rielly aka @GeekGirls, Rebecca and James Hicks from Little Vampires, the mad geniuses at X-Sanguin and Misty from Morbidly Adorable

Here are just a few of the friends who surprised us with a booth visit this year…

WE’LL BE BACK in 2011!

For all our pictures from this year’s show, and updates throughout the year, visit the Humerus Facebook page and click the “LIKE” button…

Ladies and Gentlemen… allow me to present the Bacon Cheese TURTLEBURGER!

The mouth watering Bacon Cheese Turtleburger

Yes, that’s an all beef burger, topped with sharp cheddar cheese cheese, wrapped in a weave of bacon -  with Hebrew National hot dogs thrown in for good measure…  OMIGOD!

Chews Bacon T-Shirt

I will EARN my Chews Bacon Shirt and wear it proudly!

So instead of doing what I sat down to do – I’m cursing my poorly stocked refrigerator and heading off to the market… in preparation to gorge myself on meaty goodness!  

I may not survive eating one of these, but I’m going down trying!

Bacon Turtleburgers ready for devouring!

It has to be said… YUM!

Click HERE for the original distraction/source – whom my arteries will curse forever.

(and that comic-con post is coming… I promise)

The time has come for us to expand our “business model.”    We have begun to license our art out to other manufacturers.  People who get our sense of humor, can create new products and give them better distribution… 

This year at San Diego Comic-Con International we PROUDLY DEBUT OUR FIRST TWO LICENSEES…

Ata-Boy (Magnets) :

HUMERUS magnets are now available from Ata-Boy.com

and NMR Distribution (poster):

Humerus BRAINS poster available from NMRdist.com

If you’re coming to San Diego Comic-Con this year be sure to stop by our booth (#736) to see the exciting new stuff!   (and if you have a store we’d love to tell you how you can order officially licensed HUMERUS products wholesale)

This is just the beginning…  We’ll be expanding to other products, and introducing new designs.   It’s an exciting new chapter.   

~ Mark & Brett, Team Humerus    

(store owners who won’t be attending Comic-Con can contact us here: http://www.HumerusOnline.com/ContactUs.html )

San Diego Zombie Walk

We were going to put together a whole list of Zombie Panels, signings and booths for Zombiephiles… but San Diego Zombie Walk has already put together a great listing… (link below)

Let me just give you OUR Top 5 Zombie Happenings at Comic-Con 

1)  Walking Dead Panel – AMC’s new series based on the acclaimed graphic novel.  This is going to be a packed house, so be sure to get to Hall H early! (Friday 11:30-12:30)  – Also check out their booth all weekend #3721

2) San Diego Zombie Walk - Friday 6-7pm in the Gaslamp District.  Participate or just feel the thrill as hundreds of undead shuffle through the streets of San Diego.  (And don’t miss the after party at Quality Social  789 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101)

Humerus Comic-Con 2010 - Booth #736

3) HUMERUS  Booth #736 – We’ve got some awesome new Zombie designs, some returning classics and some cool new products we’ll be unveiling at Comic-Con 2010!   We’ll be here all weekend -stop by anytime and be sure follow us @HumerusOnline

4) “THE LOVING DEAD” Signing – X-SANGUIN - booth #433 – This year X-Sanguin / Zombie Defense Network presents some fantastic artists all weekend, and scheduled signings – including Amlelia Beamer author of “The Loving Dead”  (Thurs 12pm), 

5) “UNIVERSAL DEAD” signing – also at the rockin’ X-Sanguin booth the cast (Doug Jones, Gary Graham and Valerie Perez), screenwriter (Kelly Parks) and director (Vernon Mortensen) of “Universal Dead”  (Friday 1:30pm)

Honestly this is just the tip of the iceberg… for a complete listing download the Comic-Con 2010 Zombie Schedule , a PDF from San Diego Zombie Walk.

Dowload the Comic-Con app for schedules, maps and more

If you’re an  iPhone user and coming to San Diego Comic-Con International there’s good news (sort of).   They have updated the Comic-Con iPhone App for iOS4 just in time for the show.

Once you’re in, you’ll be able to review schedules, and locate Exhibitors (like HUMERUS, booth 736 – hint! hint!). 

Right now there seem to be a few glitches with the new version, but Comic-Con is working with Apple to get the app working right.

Assuming they get it fixed in time for the big show, the App promises to provide maps, sessions and vendor lists for San Diego Comic-Con 2010. as well as fully searchable sessions and descriptions (and other surprise features).

When you download the Comic-Con iPhone App be sure to search out HUMERUS on the exhibitor list and mark us as a “favorite”!

It’s our first App appearance… we’re so proud    ; )

Mashup BP Logo benefits charity

This image will be available on t-shirts at our booth at San Diego Comic-Con International July 22-25, 2010  They are also available for order on our website.

We will be donating 5% of our sales of this shirt to The Nature Conservancy
to aid in their Gulf recovery efforts.

Sometimes you just have to express yourself in watever medium at hand.

"Lunatic" Rebecca Hicks' original art!

Chief Lunatic,  Rebecca Hicks (perhaps best known for her fantastic creation Little Vampires), created four original sketch cards for the auction.  She’s one of many talented creators who’ve donated to help make this a fantastic fundraiser.

Comics For Cures raises money to help fight cancer by auctioning off original art by comic artists from all walks.

Urgent!  This is only a 4 Day action, that started yesterday!   So BID NOW and BID LARGE!

Click here for the Comics For Cures Sketch Card Benefit Auction (Hurry, bidding ends this weekend!)

There’s something the air…  it’s the smokey, salty, profitable whiff of Baconprenuerism

There aren’t many crazy trends I can really get behind – (I just don’t get Lady GaGa) – but the Bacon Craze that’s sweeping the globe has my hearty endorsement!

Recently in Chicago over a thousand fans got together  for the first ever BaconFest Chicago!   Tasting delicious dishes prepared by local chefs, sampling products like Bakon Vodka and Baconaisse…

Was it popular?  The festival sold out the first day tickets went on sale and the operators spent then next 3 weeks apologizing to all of us who couldn’t get in.

Was it a success?  The Chicago Tribune called it a “Tasetful Celebration”  and ChicagoFoodies.com called the event ”Swinetacular!”  (you can’t make that up)

Yes, other foods have been celebrated, had their moment to shine… (even spices – can you say “chipotle”?)… but few  have developed non-food spin offs.  This is where Baconprenurism really takes off…  Could you use Bacon Tape in the office?  Carry your ID around in a Bacon Wallet?

People have been making art from the two things they love  most…
BACON & BOOBIES  - The Bacon Bra
BACON & STAR WARS  - The Bacon Star Wars At-At
BACON & GUNS – The Bacon AK-47 Rifle

We love the celebration and want to do our part to sing the glories of Bacon.   So we are proud to introduce our two new Humerus Bacon T-Shirts:

CHEWS BACON T-SHIRT

I Believe In the Bacon Fairy shirt

This fad has the makings of a pork-fueled tidal wave that will last until, well, until somebody gets their cholesterol checked.

Man, my mouth is watering…  Maybe I’ll just slip a cheeseburger under a pile of bacon…

Team Humerus at WonderCon 2010

Zombies, Comedy, T-Shirts, Posters… these are the foundation and cornerstones of our little business.   This year is our third year at WonderCon and things were looking up!   And here Humerus Mark tells our tale…

So, there we are Sunday, manning the booth, tired but happy. We have been fielding customers left and right. During a brief lull, we take a moment to check email, and update Facebook and Twitter. As we text away, a guy comes up, looks everything over, and says “Love your stuff. Thanks for spreading the word.” I thank him. Sensing my lack of recognition, he shakes my hand and introduces himself as Max Brooks. I thank him VERY MUCH for the kind words. I swing around to clue-in Brett, who is still Tweeting away. Brett looks up and Mr. Brooks repeats his compliment after which, he moves on. Then, Brett asks “Who was that?” I tell him. We stand there for a moment thinking about how neat that was. The moment passes and we start to get back to what we were doing.

Then, the stupid fog lifts…

Max? BROOKS!?! We didn’t get pictures? A quote? ANYTHING?

This happened at last year’s Wondercon with Carrie Fisher. I was at the opposite end of the booth and  Brett had no idea who he was serving. To be fair, she looks a lot different in person these days. Still, by the time we extracted heads from rear-ends, she was long gone. Wanting to avoid a repeat performance, Brett quickly grabbed a camera, a Brains shirt, and went off to track down the elusive Max Brooks. I am happy to say he succeeded, and we will be posting the picture soon to prove it.”   And here  it is: