Grunt. I knew there was a reason to read this thread. Tell me more about this Comic Con.

On second thought, don't bother: you've already told me as much as I need to know!

Yes Kevy I will share photo's with you!! ;)

Ponine: I will give you my play-by-play.

Sergio is awesome. I was at the bar at the Eisner Awards and he cut right in front of me making a joke that I was too young to drink. Anyone else Iwould have beat senseless but Sergio is just such a funny person and a fantastic artist.

FYI all - he does Groo the Wanderer and all those tiny gag cartoons in the corners of the pages of MAD.

RE: Comic COn being too big. I think if they cut down on all the "fluff" they could stay in San Diego. There are just too many booths that have little or nothing to do with Comics. All the studio's and Gaming need to have thier own con. I started going almost 15 years ago and it's grown about 5 times what it was. It's a blast but taxing on the mind and body and pushing thru a line up of sweaty fan-boys who don't shower waiting for Boba Fetts autograph can push one to drink. Its a wonder there is such a thing as Bar Con at Comic Con.

oh, but I must bother. (shots taken by my bud Bill on our first venture to Con)


(these arent even the really good shots)

'nuff said

That is sadly common in many conventions/trade shows - booths hawking the latest cleaner or home alarms is just plain annoying. However, the also pay. Organizers originally started letting in foreigners to fill empty spaces, but often it further turns into leverage to raise booth prices. Since obviously the convention/etc. SELLS OUT, it must, therefore, be very popular. Kind of a win/win for the promoter and a lose/lose for the guests and true vendors.

Ya just HAD to put that fourth one in there, didncha CJ?

he was a great character. actually smelled of rum and sea water.

:(

I'm outta here kids!
See ya all on monday. Try not to post too much or I'll never catch up!

Cool article but whaaaat? The El Cortez??? *sigh* Does no one know what the San Diego Community Concourse it? I went to my first concert there, Golden Hall, @ about 8 yrs.. {yeah, the same one I eventually vacuumed I won't mention how many years later}.

Right, Ponine, it was always held at the Concourse prior to the Convention Center??? He described it just as the Hubster did.

{Ya guys notice that I am totally going to avoid discussing those pictures....}

{and, Ponine, I'll either ask you in person or wait to hear from you when you get back!!}

Here's a shot for Kevy Baby...

AAAAAaaaaaiiiiiyyyyyeeeeeeee....








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