Jun 26, 2007 - Archived - This is the archive of the I-CON 26 website, it will no longer be updated. For the latest I-CON news, please visit the main I-CON site at http://iconsf.org

Apr 30, 2007 - Indie Movies - The final list of indie movies shown at I-CON26 has been updated, check it out at the films page.

Apr 17, 2007 - AeroSith at I-CON 26 on Youtube - You can find a video of AeroSith performing at I-CON 26 on youtube here. Enjoy!

Apr 3, 2007 - Charity Auction - A video of Spat doing some creative auctioning for charity at I-CON 26 can be found on youtube here. Our charity auction this year benefited Breast Cancer Help, find more info here!

Mar 25, 2007 - I-CON 26 Photo Highlights - A small photo gallery has been added here. It will be updated as frequently as possible. Enjoy the pics!

News Archive

Billy Tucci is an award-winning illustrator, writer and filmmaker best known for his modern-day samurai fable Shi. Through Billy's Crusade Fine Arts, the multi-Eisner Award nominated Shi has been printed in four languages, has sold more than 4 million comic books and grossed over 25 million dollars worldwide.

Shi "has been featured on every major TV network while also garnering praise in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today. The character has also crossed over with many comic book icons including Daredevil, Witchblade and Wolverine."

Billy went "mainstream" in 2006 with his hugely successful run on Marvel Comics' "Heroes For Hire", DC's "VS "cards , the release of the massive 576 page "Definitive Shi" and penning the critically acclaimed "Zombie-sama!" with illustrator John Broglia. 2007 marks "Shi's "13^th Anniversary with Billy's newest miniseries" The Ring of Fire". Dark Horse Comics is also producing a new 200-page hardbound "Art of Shi "coffee table book showcasing the very best talents in comics.

Producer Mimi Polk Gitlin's Lion Eyes Entertainment (Open Range, Trapped) has recently optioned Shi for a major motion picture. Billy is writing the screenplay with Kevin Bernhardt and will serve as Executive Producer.

The "Shi"creator is also a highly sought after public speaker. A regular on the public school and university circuit, Billy recently lectured on storytelling to engineers at Lockheed Martin. He is currently working on several other major comic and film projects to be announced soon. For more info please log onto http://www.crusadefinearts.com/ or http://www.williamtucci.com/. Billy can also be reached via http://www.myspace.com/billytucci.