Aug 07 2008
Late very late postings…
Its been a hectic few weeks. But a few people have asked about Comic Con so here are some thoughts.
- Very Busy. Over 100k people, many who stood in front of me in the lines to get into the panels.
- Saw the premier of 3rd season of Hero’s. Its going to be very cool.
- Saw a few friends, not nearly enough time to see them all.
- Met a few of the webcomic authors I read. It was nice to put a face to the writing
- Scored many many pre-released books
- Really liked our mellow hotel
- John commissioned an artwork of our characters to celebrate our 2 year anniversary of engagement. It looks verrra nice!
- John went to the “SCREAM” Like a Girl panel and asked a question the panel of women. He announced to the audience of +2000 that he had proposed 2 years again and if they have any advice on geek marriages. Although I wasn’t there, the crowd went “awww’ (I have spies!). Several of the panelists offered their advice… not that he needs it!
- Walking home very late, John was hit by a car. The guy exited the freeway, the street goes only one way. We, of course, were going the other way. I warned John that I didn’t think the guy was looking our way. No no he wasn’t and he tapped John. I screamed like a banshee and John slammed his hands on the hood. The guy stopped and had this look of utter panic. But everyone was safe and sound.
I was so paranoid about the crowds I skipped out on two panels I wanted to see so I could get early seats into the one I absolutely needed to see: Howard Chaykin’s 25th Aniversary of “American Flagg!” (if you are not familiar GET familiar!) I was appalled to see that the room was almost empty when Chaykin got there. Not only did I miss some panels that I wanted to see for nothing, but worst of all out of 100,000 people at the Con there were only 40 that wanted to get up close and personal with one of my favorite creators. VISIGOTHS!!!