Description

Comic industry giant Mike Mignola comes to Richmond to join in conversation with TyRuben Ellingson, chair and professor of the VCUarts Department of Communication Arts. Mignola is best known for his distinctive art style and creation of the pulpy genre-bending Hellboy, a multimedia franchise rooted in comics and spanning live-action movies, animation, games and more. Blending elements of horror, detective fiction and super heroes, Hellboy has become a fan favorite since it appeared in 1993. In addition to his work as a graphic novelist Mignola has also served as a concept designer, production designer and executive producer on multiple films. On the eve of the release of a Hellboy movie reboot, Mignola sits down with longtime friend, Ellingson, for an evening of unscripted conversation.

The event is free and open to all, but please register. Parking is available for a fee in the West Broad Street, West Main Street and West Cary Street parking decks. For more information, please contact the VCU Libraries Events Office at (804) 828-0593.

About the Speakers

Mike Mignola was born in Berkeley, Ca., and grew up in nearby Oakland. He worked for Marvel and DC Comics before conceiving and writing Hellboy, published by Dark Horse Comics. He has worked on several movies, including Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Blade II, Hellboy and Hellboy 2: The Golden Army and the forthcoming Hellboy reboot.

TyRuben Ellingson was born in Minneapolis, Mn., and has provided concept designs for films such as Blade II, Hellboy, Avatar and Pacific Rim. He joined the faculty of the VCUarts Department of Communication Arts in 2013.

Sponsors

This event is sponsored by the VCU School of the Arts Department of Communications Arts and VCU Libraries.

Image: Mike Mignola photo, courtesy of Mike Mignola/Convention Banner Illustration of Hellboy, inks by Mike Mignola and coloring by Dave Stewart