Comic-Con International: San Diego 2006

[mattbib]

If I PMed you please get back to me by Sunday!

[Alex L]

So no one wants to donate blood with me? http://www.googleearthhacks.com/forums/images/smilies/crysmilie.gif

[Fabian]

So no one wants to donate blood with me? http://www.googleearthhacks.com/forums/images/smilies/crysmilie.gif
Screw that! I donated blood two SDCCs back and it was awful. Some rookie put the needle in and he did it wrong and went through the vein. I took awhile to fill up the bag but that was because I was bleeding in other places besides where the needle was. When I finished, I passed out for a few seconds from blood loss. I also had a giant bruise all across my arm.


On the plus side, it was easy for me to get drunk for the remainder of my stay.

[Alex L]

I've donated blood for the past two years and came out okay.

But your situation is more than understandable.

[Ronald Bryan]

Yeah, Fabian's experience turned me off to donating blood.

[Tmansdc]

I know that since 2004 hall H has been the movie preview panel room and such but did they use halls a through g in 2003? I forget. I know in 2002 it was just a through e.



Also hmmm, I might go to the brisco county panel just cause the two bruce campbell panels I went to last year were hilarious. I'm going to it cause I think it'll be hilarious as well.

[Fabian]

Clerks 2 opens the same weekend that we're in San Diego. A possible (drunken) movie day anyone?

[K'Nort]

Man, that weather forecast (http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/92110?par=marriott&site=emaillink&promo=0&cm_ven=Marriott&cm_cat=Email&cm_pla=Textlink&cm_ite=CityPage)looks nice!

Can't come soon enough. 108 here today. *whimper*

[i_mmmchocolate]

4 days left!

[Royal]

Anyone want to check out the Gaslamp Strip Club? (http://www.gaslampstripclub.signonsandiego.com/)

[K'Nort]

Anyone want to check out the Gaslamp Strip Club? (http://www.gaslampstripclub.signonsandiego.com/)

I remember walking by it last year.

Saturday, you mean?

[Royal]

I remember walking by it last year.

Saturday, you mean?

Definatly. I've heard good things from friends.

[Jade69/Legolaslady]

well when i look on ebay and see comics and even sometims *gasp* trades signed on their front covers than I can understand the flippant attitude towards the practice. Meeting and talking to the creators is indeed quite important and the signature is a nice memento to remind you of that experience. Coming from the world of book collectors, having a creator's signature on the title page of a nice pristine hardcover is a great addition to a book and a library. I understand that this is a different way of looking at things than hording comic magazines hidden in plastic cases in boxes in the back of your closet but hey
I think its a nice touch if they personalize it for you. That way # 1 they know you're not just getting it to sell it on EBAY and #2 what they say on the book is going to be more of a reminder of the conversation you had with them.

[Chris CCL]

I've always wondered what goes well with steak.
A1?
Nope.

It's naked chicks!

[Royal]

I've always wondered what goes well with steak.
A1?
Nope.

It's naked chicks!

Vargas makes the world go 'round main.

[Chris CCL]

I know, Pin up art and food.
It actually looks like a cool place.

[K'Nort]

I've always wondered what goes well with steak.
A1?
Nope.

It's naked chicks!

This place just seems to be a clever name.

But there is a strip club in Portland that's known for selling a perfectly decent (and very good value) steak.

[Rallura]

When are we starting the pub crawl?

And, are there going to be people needing picked up at the airport? I am pretty sure our hotel has a shuttle. Anyone flying in needs to check on shuttles to their lodging. I am not sure yet when BB and I get in. In a pinch we could pick someone up, but, from last year, I HATE THAT AIRPORT.

*cries*

Anyway. Did I promise to bring mudslide mix? Cause I think I did. And I need to find that other recipe for the Orange Julius things.

raikage, I am not allowed to donate blood, or I would.

[ILLUS]

I'm arriving on the 19th...I'll be there for the whole show. You can check me at the American Mule Entertainment booth in the Small Press Pavilion botth P11. CHUCK D from Public Enemy will be signing books with me on Saturday. Come on by and say hello!

[Rallura]

I'm arriving on the 19th...I'll be there for the whole show. You can check me at the American Mule Entertainment booth in the Small Press Pavilion botth P11. CHUCK D from Public Enemy will be signing books with me on Saturday. Come on by and say hello!

Chuck D? Seriously?





And I remembered finally what I was going to ask before, has everyone seen Pirates of the Carribean already? If anyone hasn't, I would like to go if we can find that theater again.

[Tmansdc]

Chuck D is one of the few rappers I can respect. Public Enemy is decent for rap and stuff.



Oh man, my palms are sweating in anticipation for comic-con!

[Jade69/Legolaslady]

I am going to need a ride from and to the airport, but if our hotel has a shuttle I can just do that right?
Also to and from weenie roast pwease.. :(

[Sir Tim Drake]

I am going to need a ride from and to the airport, but if our hotel has a shuttle I can just do that right?
Also to and from weenie roast pwease.. :(

I also still need a ride to and from the Weenie Roast. If no one has any space in their cars, maybe we could share a cab.

[StoneGold]

My car and I will be available for driving on Thursday some point after 7PM or so.

[Ronald Bryan]

My car and I will be available for driving on Thursday some point after 7PM or so.
Dibs on StoneGold! Or you can sleep in the curb!

[Ronald Bryan]

I am going to need a ride from and to the airport, but if our hotel has a shuttle I can just do that right?
Also to and from weenie roast pwease.. :(
We have a shuttle, and are arriving at the same time. And we can even see if Lena wants to shuttle it to the hotel, since she's arriving around then too.

[Jade69/Legolaslady]

That works :)

[StoneGold]

Dibs on StoneGold! Or you can sleep in the curb!
I do have two seats in the back. Not the most comfortable seats in the world, but they're seats.

[Rallura]

I will be available to take people to the Weenie Roast.

[howyadoin]

I will be available to take people to the Weenie Roast.Can you pick me up in Vancouver?

[Tages]

I'll be arriving, as of now, at about 10 pm on Tuesday, in my trusty '99 Suzuki Vitara.

[K'Nort]

Anyway. Did I promise to bring mudslide mix? Cause I think I did. And I need to find that other recipe for the Orange Julius things.

I missed the mudslides last year. In fact, I've never had one, period. Hopefully this year.

And I'd be up to trying to find Pirates.

[Cei-U!]

I missed the mudslides last year. In fact, I've never had one, period. Hopefully this year.

And I'd be up to trying to find Pirates.

Odds are it'll be playing at the Horton Plaza multiplex. The first PotC was there in '03 (or was it '04?).

And, yes, I'm up waaay too early.

Cei-U!
I summon the countdown!

[K'Nort]

And, yes, I'm up waaay too early.

Cei-U!
I summon the countdown!

Yesterday too, weren't you?

It's like Christmas!

[Cei-U!]

Yesterday too, weren't you?

It's like Christmas!

The minute the sun comes up this time of year, my bedroom turns into a sauna so there's no point staying in bed. Plus Elvis has been cooing for an hour straight now.

Cei-U!
I summon the feathered alarm clock!

[K'Nort]

The minute the sun comes up this time of year, my bedroom turns into a sauna so there's no point staying in bed. Plus Elvis has been cooing for an hour straight now.

Cei-U!
I summon the feathered alarm clock!

I remember him! He's very effective with the waking up.

I face west so I don't get the sun until late afternoon. So right as I get home from work. Which is a darn good reason to go to a pub instead.

Dropping down to 103 today!

[i_mmmchocolate]

3 days left!

[i_mmmchocolate]

We have a shuttle, and are arriving at the same time. And we can even see if Lena wants to shuttle it to the hotel, since she's arriving around then too.

That sounds like a good idea. I arrive at 11:35am. Matt can join us too since he arrives at around the same time as well.

[Cei-U!]

3 days left!

What kept you? :D

Cei-U!
I summon the early bird!

[i_mmmchocolate]

What kept you? :D

Cei-U!
I summon the early bird!
It's funny because I woke up at about 7am or so, and I thought, "Hm, maybe I should post it on CBR before nearly everyone wakes up..."

Then I dozed off!

[Rallura]

Can you pick me up in Vancouver?

I wish I could. Who the hell is going to make me my whiskey sour?

[Rallura]

I missed the mudslides last year. In fact, I've never had one, period. Hopefully this year.

And I'd be up to trying to find Pirates.

The blender shall be in my room. And I have two jars for it now. Two.

Arrrrrrrrrrrr!

[K'Nort]

The blender shall be in my room. And I have two jars for it now. Two.

Arrrrrrrrrrrr!

Nifty!

Sadly, I only make whiskey sours with the mix. Just never have produce around and squishers and such.

[Quarterwolf]

The blender shall be in my room. And I have two jars for it now. Two.

Arrrrrrrrrrrr!

*sigh* Why do the non-drinkers always have to suffer by there never being anything that is non-alcoholic? Is there any fast food near the hotels? When you all start drinking the mixed drink I would just walk over and get a Shake. It is so hard being sober all the time...:D

Oh and

3 MORE DAYS??? WOOOHOOO.

[K'Nort]

*sigh* Why do the non-drinkers always have to suffer by there never being anything that is non-alcoholic?

So plan ahead like we do.

I'd be willing to bet there are virgin mudslides options. Most of those things do that.

[Quarterwolf]

So plan ahead like we do.

I'd be willing to bet there are virgin mudslides options. Most of those things do that.
Oh don't get me wrong. I love watching drunk people. They say the most facinating things.

I will most likly go to the store and buy some soda and have an Iccee made with soda when there is a blender open. Rally if you need money to help buy the ice or cups or whatever let me know and I will chip in.

[mattbib]

:( That sounds like a good idea. I arrive at 11:35am. Matt can join us too since he arrives at around the same time as well.My hotel check-in time isn't until like 3PM and it's a few miles north of downtown and has its own shuttle.

Anyone want to grab lunch in the airport before heading to the hotels in order to kill time? Maybe if I can't get an early check-in I can come to you guys' hotel and hang out until I can go check in.

Or something.

[K'Nort]

:( My hotel check-in time isn't until like 3PM and it's a few miles north of downtown and has its own shuttle.

Anyone want to grab lunch in the airport before heading to the hotels in order to kill time? Maybe if I can't get an early check-in I can come to you guys' hotel and hang out until I can go check in.

Or something.

If you end up hanging out at the airport, leave Jim or I a message since we arrive an hour later.

But at/around the hotel is probably more fun/relaxed.

[Brandon Hanvey]

*sigh* Why do the non-drinkers always have to suffer by there never being anything that is non-alcoholic? Is there any fast food near the hotels? When you all start drinking the mixed drink I would just walk over and get a Shake. It is so hard being sober all the time...:D


Don't worry. You'll have company. I don't drink as well.

I tend to get ice teas or sodas. Sometimes I get them for free when the bartender thinks I'm the designated driver.

[Brandon Hanvey]

CCI has posted the shuttle schedule and routes
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_park.shtml#shuttle

[K'Nort]

So where are the instructions for the special exclusive pre-registered parts of the website: http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_login.shtml ?

[StarsAndGarters]

Oh don't get me wrong. I love watching drunk people. They say the most facinating things.

It's true! Whether I'm one of them or not, I'll be around for it as well. :D

[StarsAndGarters]

So where are the instructions for the special exclusive pre-registered parts of the website: http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_login.shtml ?That's rather teasing. And lame. Thanks a lot CCI! :p

There's only so many things it could be though. Your name, your email, something like that. Right?

[Tages]

Is there some sort of CBR get-together including these mudslides that isn't posted on the first page?

[StoneGold]

Here's the deal with me and the Weenie Roast. I have a hosted dinner I'm attending until 7PM at 345 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, which is fairly close to the convention center. I'm driving the Mustang, so technically I have four other seats, realistically 3, less if anyone has any cargo. Here is the map of where I'll be:

http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=345+Fourth+Avenue,+San+Diego,+CA

Ronald's already got the shotgun, unless he wants to take some kind of earlier transportation. So that leaves two open seats in the back.


As for other stuff, it looks like I'm working for Jonah, so I don't know exactly what my availability schedule is going to be like. But I have a car and a cellphone, so I'm easily reachable.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Is there some sort of CBR get-together including these mudslides that isn't posted on the first page?

Saturday Pubcrawl.

[i_mmmchocolate]

:( My hotel check-in time isn't until like 3PM and it's a few miles north of downtown and has its own shuttle.

Duh- I completely forgot you're staying at a different hotel.

[Rallura]

Oh don't get me wrong. I love watching drunk people. They say the most facinating things.

I will most likly go to the store and buy some soda and have an Iccee made with soda when there is a blender open. Rally if you need money to help buy the ice or cups or whatever let me know and I will chip in.


Right, cause I am incapable of buying anything non alcoholic. *THWAP*

[Rallura]

Is there some sort of CBR get-together including these mudslides that isn't posted on the first page?

Mudslides are in my room whenever we aren't somewhere else.

[epicduelgirl]

hey guys I'm sorry with only days away before the con I am so beyond stoked about the convention. This is the first ComicCon I'll be attending and I was just wondering if someone who has been to previous con's could answer a few questions...

Okay pre-reg. I have a friend who can't make it to the Wed. night pickup... will it take her most of thursday morning in line to get her badge? Because I know we are friends and all but if that's the case I may have to start without her... >.<

secondly I was looking at the program and good lord there is so much going on. Are the panel rooms really big to where you are likely to get out of one panel and easily get into another. Or if there's a panel, that maybe relatively packed.. do you need to be prepared to wait in line for an hour or two before it starts? because since they have all the panels slotted back to back and simultaneously I'm trying to figure out if I can make as many as possible or if I'm only going to be able to see maybe 2 a day and the rest of the time be waiting in line... :(

that's really all I guess... I'm sure I'll come up with more later...

[mattbib]

Okay pre-reg. I have a friend who can't make it to the Wed. night pickup... will it take her most of thursday morning in line to get her badge? Because I know we are friends and all but if that's the case I may have to start without her... >.<Last year was my first also, and I didn't make Preview Night (and my plane ended up having a 12-hour layover) so I had to pick up my pass that Friday morning. I recall having to go to a different location to get my badge, but no, it didn't take that long. Of course I went the second full day, so I imagine that Thursday morning could take some time.
secondly I was looking at the program and good lord there is so much going on. Are the panel rooms really big to where you are likely to get out of one panel and easily get into another. Or if there's a panel, that maybe relatively packed.. do you need to be prepared to wait in line for an hour or two before it starts? because since they have all the panels slotted back to back and simultaneously I'm trying to figure out if I can make as many as possible or if I'm only going to be able to see maybe 2 a day and the rest of the time be waiting in line... :(I only attended two panels, and both were in large rooms. I did get to each relatively early (maybe half an hour?) and was fine. I think you'll need to plan to be at the likely more popular panels earlier than others.

[mattbib]

The 7PM time I listed on the first page for the Preview Night Dinner was just a guess. Remember, I wasn't there for it last year.

So what's the deal? Do we normally gather for dinner BEFORE or AFTER Preview Night (which runs from 6-9PM)?

EDIT: Aaron just informed me that Horton Plaza closes at 9PM, so that eliminates AFTER. Do we want to meet up before Preview Night (like 5PM) or during Preview Night (like 8PM)?

[Tmansdc]

This is my fifth year in a row going (first year 2002)



AND I'VE MISSED PREVIEW NIGHT EVERY YEAR! ARGH!



What's preview night like anyways? I swear swear I will make it to preview night next year.

[StoneGold]

This is my fifth year in a row going (first year 2002)



AND I'VE MISSED PREVIEW NIGHT EVERY YEAR! ARGH!



What's preview night like anyways? I swear swear I will make it to preview night next year.
It's like getting a handjob from the pope.

[Royal]

It's like getting a handjob from the pope.

JP could satisfy an afgan yack with those hands.

[Fabian]

Duh- I completely forgot you're staying at a different hotel.
On the plus side, now everyone won't meet up in front of my room early in the morning and wake up the hungover.

[i_mmmchocolate]

2 days!
__

[i_mmmchocolate]

On the plus side, now everyone won't meet up in front of my room early in the morning and wake up the hungover.

Now that you mention it, I wonder if this other hotel is the same as the last (outdoorsy).

[Fabian]

If you take enough sleeping pills, it'd be like one afternoon.


Also, if anyone hates someone who has a pass and manages to get ahold of it, I'll take it.

[Fabian]

Now that you mention it, I wonder if this other hotel is the same as the last (outdoorsy).
Admit it, you miss the pool.

[i_mmmchocolate]

If I don't sleep during my flight, I'm going to have awful jet lag. But I don't want to sleep too much because then I won't get free snacks.

Admit it, you miss the pool.
It's true.

[Sir Tim Drake]

The 7PM time I listed on the first page for the Preview Night Dinner was just a guess. Remember, I wasn't there for it last year.

So what's the deal? Do we normally gather for dinner BEFORE or AFTER Preview Night (which runs from 6-9PM)?

EDIT: Aaron just informed me that Horton Plaza closes at 9PM, so that eliminates AFTER. Do we want to meet up before Preview Night (like 5PM) or during Preview Night (like 8PM)?

I think the dinner usually starts DURING Preview Night, sometime between 7 and 8, but I can't quite remember. Does anyone else know for sure?

[JTLauder]

This will be only my second time I'll be attending SDCC all 4 days. Last year was really overwhelming with all the people and stuff going on. Thought the nighttime movies would be a big draw but not very many people attended them.

What are the big programming events people go to? I see Hall H programming is full all the time. What else? Is the Masquerade party is big event?

[mattbib]

I've updated the front page with what additional info I received. Still unclear on some commitments for the Weenie Roast. Also, if you haven't shared your Cell # now's the time to do so. Either use the Yahoo! Group (linked on the front page) or PM it to me.

[StoneGold]

I made up a geek mp3 CD for the car today. Got some really weird stuff on there. Seriously. OK, the quality on some of it sucks, but if I end up shuttling you around SD at any point this weekend, be prepared to sing along to the Bionic Six theme song.


"We're a super future family! And we're so very proud to be... Bionic Six!"

[StoneGold]

EMERGENCY!!!

OK, not really, but is anyone bringing a laptop? I'm covering a couple of panels for Jonah, and while I can take the notes by hand, I have no way to write the stories up. Free transportation in my car if you can let me borrow it a couple of times!

[StoneGold]

This will be only my second time I'll be attending SDCC all 4 days. Last year was really overwhelming with all the people and stuff going on. Thought the nighttime movies would be a big draw but not very many people attended them.

What are the big programming events people go to? I see Hall H programming is full all the time. What else? Is the Masquerade party is big event?
Personally, I like the masquerade, but mostly because everyone ends up heckling the participants. Which will probably earn me evil stares from Darkblade, but whatever.

[mattbib]

OK, not really, but is anyone bringing a laptop? I'm covering a couple of panels for Jonah, and while I can take the notes by hand, I have no way to write the stories up. Free transportation in my car if you can let me borrow it a couple of times!I'll have mine at my hotel, but I don't know if the wireless card works or not. It's a work laptop so I don't plan on bringing it to the Con itself. I'm sure we can work something out.

[StoneGold]

I'll have mine at my hotel, but I don't know if the wireless card works or not. It's a work laptop so I don't plan on bringing it to the Con itself. I'm sure we can work something out.
It looks like Jonah has some spare tech for me. Worst case scenario though, if I don't have any wired connection, I have a thumb drive. So all I need is a place I can type, and then I can either beg someone to email it for me, or just give Jonah the drive.

[i_mmmchocolate]

JADE AND RON:

Let's meet at the fountain (located in the center of the airport food court).

I'll be wearing a red Superman shirt.

[Royal]

JADE AND RON:

Let's meet at the fountain (located in the center of the airport food court).

I'll be wearing a red Superman shirt.

You guys are United right?

[Jeff Brady]

If I don't sleep during my flight, I'm going to have awful jet lag. But I don't want to sleep too much because then I won't get free snacks.


It's true.

The night before the con, take one Melatonin lozenge (http://www.n101.com/melatonin_lozenge_033674491119.html) right before you go to bed. It'll put you out for 8 hours. It seems that I need two, but I outweigh you by 100 pounds.

[i_mmmchocolate]

The night before the con, take one Melatonin lozenge (http://www.n101.com/melatonin_lozenge_033674491119.html) right before you go to bed. It'll put you out for 8 hours. It seems that I need two, but I outweigh you by 100 pounds.
That sounds good, especially the 'Fruit Flavor' part.

[StoneGold]

The night before the con, take one Melatonin lozenge (http://www.n101.com/melatonin_lozenge_033674491119.html) right before you go to bed. It'll put you out for 8 hours. It seems that I need two, but I outweigh you by 100 pounds.
That, or drink copious amounts of alcohol and pass out in a puddle of your own vomit. The plus side, no hangover, since you vomited everything up. The downside, there's the potential for drowning.

[Jeff Brady]

That sounds good, especially the 'Fruit Flavor' part.

Mostly Passion Fruit. wink wink nudge nudge, etc.

(StoneGold has found something to replace roofies when Bea won't put out.)

(Thanks to Noah Johnson for suggesting them elsewhere.)

[Dan Apodaca]

Also, if anyone hates someone who has a pass and manages to get ahold of it, I'll take it.

Wait, you don't have a pass?

[dougiemccoy]

WoooWHOOO only have to woek tomorrow until 3 and then I'm off for a week and half. and its off to the world greatest con BTW just got my book back from the printer about 2 hours ago... nothing cutting it short huh...

Now I only have to pack and the last min things that pop up. then off to the greastest con in the world can't wait...see you there...

MAN I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[K'Nort]

That, or drink copious amounts of alcohol and pass out in a puddle of your own vomit. The plus side, no hangover, since you vomited everything up.

Wanna bet? And she roomed with me last year, so she knows better too.

[K'Nort]

The 7PM time I listed on the first page for the Preview Night Dinner was just a guess. Remember, I wasn't there for it last year.

So what's the deal? Do we normally gather for dinner BEFORE or AFTER Preview Night (which runs from 6-9PM)?

EDIT: Aaron just informed me that Horton Plaza closes at 9PM, so that eliminates AFTER. Do we want to meet up before Preview Night (like 5PM) or during Preview Night (like 8PM)?

I definitely got there after Preview Night last year. But most people were already there. And many of the food stalls were already closed.

[K'Nort]

Now that you mention it, I wonder if this other hotel is the same as the last (outdoorsy).

Based on the website, nope. It's be all office tower-y. And probably with much tighter noise rules.

[Tages]

StoneGold, I'm bringing my laptop.

Matt, check PMs.

[Quarterwolf]

If anyone wants to see them this year I took video of my Comic Character war room.

And I cannot wait to get there. SO CLOSE.

[Dan Apodaca]

I have your money in my hands, Matt Bib!

[howyadoin]

If I don't sleep during my flight, I'm going to have awful jet lag.I've never heard of anyone getting jetlag flying east-to-west before.

Unles you're headed for Japan or something.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I've never heard of anyone getting jetlag flying east-to-west before.

Unles you're headed for Japan or something.
I thought jet lag meant being out of sync with local time. I lose hours, so I'm sleepier before the west-coasters.

[howyadoin]

I thought jet lag meant being out of sync with local time. I lose hours, so I'm sleepier before the west-coasters.Dunno if that would count as actual lag. From Wikipedia:

The symptoms of jet lag can be quite varied, though on the whole, an individual may experience the following:

* Dehydration and loss of appetite
* Headaches and/or sinus irritation
* Fatigue
* Disorientation and/or grogginess
* Nausea and/or upset stomach
* Insomnia and/or highly irregular sleep patterns
* Irritability, Irrationality

[Ronald Bryan]

EMERGENCY!!!

OK, not really, but is anyone bringing a laptop? I'm covering a couple of panels for Jonah, and while I can take the notes by hand, I have no way to write the stories up. Free transportation in my car if you can let me borrow it a couple of times!
I'll have a laptop. And I think the hotel has wireless access.

[Ronald Bryan]

JADE AND RON:

Let's meet at the fountain (located in the center of the airport food court).

I'll be wearing a red Superman shirt.
If I can find the food court. Sure.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Dunno if that would count as actual lag. From Wikipedia:

The symptoms of jet lag can be quite varied, though on the whole, an individual may experience the following:

* Dehydration and loss of appetite
* Headaches and/or sinus irritation
* Fatigue
* Disorientation and/or grogginess
* Nausea and/or upset stomach
* Insomnia and/or highly irregular sleep patterns
* Irritability, Irrationality

Also, according to The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science (http://sportsci.org/encyc/jetlag/jetlag.html)

fatigue and general tiredness, inability to sleep at night, loss of concentration, loss of drive, headaches and general malaise.

Tiredness/grogginess.

[i_mmmchocolate]

If I can find the food court. Sure.

It's a small airport. You shouldn't have any probs. If not, call me when you arrive.

Edit: Oops, sarcasm!

[Ronald Bryan]

It's a small airport. You shouldn't have any probs. If not, call me when you arrive.

Edit: Oops, sarcasm!
I've never been to that airport before! And is the food court before or after you can get your luggage?

[i_mmmchocolate]

I've never been to that airport before! And is the food court before or after you can get your luggage?
I bring my rolly-luggage-thingy with me on the plane. You shouldn't have any problems finding it though, trust me.

[ILLUS]

Damn...two days away. Can't wait for this show. Make sure to come on by the American Mule booth in th eSmall Press Pavilion (P11) and geta copy of Public Enemy #1. Chuck D will be in the house Saturday signing books!
Looking forward to meeting everyone and hopefully hanging out.
Peace!

[mattbib]

Let's meet at the fountain (located in the center of the airport food court).

I'll be wearing a red Superman shirt.I'll meet you guys there also. I don't know what I'll be wearing. But I'll look good in it.

[StoneGold]

Looks like I'm getting my hands on a digital camcorder for the weekend. Yay!

[Royal]

Looks like I'm getting my hands on a digital camcorder for the weekend. Yay!

Was gonna ask about that.

God bless Youtube.

[mattbib]

Burning these CDs is taking forever...

[Sir Tim Drake]

And I cannot wait to get there. SO CLOSE.

I can't wait either. I feel like I'm about to come home.

[StoneGold]

Just for out of curiosity, anyone's laptops have a burner of any kind? I just bought an assload of media, just in case I take more than the camcorder holds

[howyadoin]

Also, according to The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science (http://sportsci.org/encyc/jetlag/jetlag.html)

fatigue and general tiredness, inability to sleep at night, loss of concentration, loss of drive, headaches and general malaise.

Tiredness/grogginess.Jetlag poser!

But seriously, one theory I read about tonight is that it isn't so much east/west directional as whether you're moving away from home or towards it.

[Royal]

TOMORROW IS NERDIVAL!!!!!

http://ipanema.com/carnival/samba/2004265.jpg

[StoneGold]

I bought a life-size ceramic Batman head to get creators to sign.

[Tages]

As it turns out I'll be borrowing my friend's car instead of taking mine. All for the best, his has a CD player.

I'll probably see everyone at the introductory dinner whatsit. Unless someone wants to gaze in horror upon my sanity-shattering visage before then. Come on, you know you want to...*ominous noise*


P.S. Mattbib, got my PM?

[i_mmmchocolate]

1 day left!

[i_mmmchocolate]

I lose hours, so I'm sleepier before the west-coasters.

Wow, I was tired last night. I meant to write 'I gain more hours'.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Based on the website, nope. It's be all office tower-y. And probably with much tighter noise rules.
Yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking about.

I'll meet you guys there also. I don't know what I'll be wearing. But I'll look good in it.
I can only promise to look wrinkled.

[mattbib]

P.S. Mattbib, got my PM?Yep, thanks.

As for the Preview Night dinner, let's plan on meeting between 7-7:30 PM in the Horton Plaza. That way we get there early enough to actually eat and hang.

Sound good?

[mattbib]

Just for out of curiosity, anyone's laptops have a burner of any kind?Mine does not.

[StoneGold]

Mine does not.
Ronald's has a CD burner, so I'm going to take along some extra media just in case. Probably not necessary, but there's nothing like having the option, you know?

[ScottDMSimmons]

To anyone who is either willing to get a souvenir book for me or at least look through it to see if my art or art by my students are in it... here is a small description of what each of us did. This again, is the large book that has all the fan art and writings about all the special occasions and big anniversaries in comics that are themes at SDCC this year. If we are in the book, and you would like to help us get a copy or two, again, I can happily pay postage or do some artwork in trade for it. I mentioned this about 20 pages back, haha, so it probably got buried.

Thanks so much for your help!

Scott


Scott Simmons: Flash versus Captain Cold, Molder, Golden Glider, and Mirror Master.

Jon Breeden: Dick Tracy profile

Antonio Pabon Rivera: Captain America and Red Skull

Vance Hopkins: Captain America (Heroes Reborn)

Kurt Wondrely: Conan

Kevin Cross: Star Trek/Captain America

[ragnarok_2012]

Hey guys, I thought you guys might like to know that Diggnation is gonna do a show at SDCC.

Diggnation is the podcast associated with digg.com, starring Kevin Rose (Screensavers, Attack of the Show) & Alex Albrecht.

http://revision3.com/diggnation/news_item.2006-07-16.0593416800/


Diggnation Comicon has found a home!!! We will be taping our live Comicon show at the La Jolla Brew House Friday July 21st, drinking starts at 7pm show starts at 8pm.
La Jolla Brew House
7536 Fay Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
LaJollaBrewHouse.com

We'll see you there!!!!

[mattbib]

Ugh. I'm still at work. Haven't packed yet. And I have to wake up in twelve hours to go catch my plane.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Ugh. I'm still at work. Haven't packed yet. And I have to wake up in twelve hours to go catch my plane.
It sucks waking up at the crack ass of the morning for a flight.

[Jeff Brady]

It sucks waking up at the crack ass of the morning for a flight.

Ass-Crack of Dawn is the phrase you're looking for.

(It's especially funny when you know someone named Dawn.)

[PlanetwideComics]

Hello!

Planetwide Comics is giving our friends at Comic Book Resources a free retail copy of Comic Book Creator at Comic Con! Heres how!

Spread the word out to your friends! Have them add me to their friends list, come to booth #719 at Comic Con 2006 and mention the secret phrase:

"I'm from the Comic Book Resource Forums and I want to make comics!"

Then we'll give you a free copy of Comic Book Creator! Its that easy!

There are absolutely no catches or conditions at all. This is a 100% legit promotion. All you have to do is mention the secret phrase at our booth and you'll get a free copy of Comic Book Creator.

We'll be holding this promotion Thursday to Sunday from 10AM to 2PM everyday. We only have 400 pieces of Comic Book Creator to give away, so its a first come, first serve rule for everyone.

Get the word out, tell your friends, update your websites, send out a newsletter! Take advantage of this offer!

We also have some exciting announcements that were making at Comic Con!

Marvel Comics Comic Book Creator
Virgin Comics Comic Book Creator

We'll see you at Comic Con 2006 in San Diego!

Sincerely,
Planetwide Comics

Booth #719 at Comic Con 2006

www.planetwidecomics.com

[mattbib]

Well...I've got to finish packing then it's off to bed. See you all tomorrow!

[K'Nort]

Well...I've got to finish packing then it's off to bed. See you all tomorrow!

Better luck with your flight(s) this year!

[Rallura]

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Ronald Bryan]

Well...I've got to finish packing then it's off to bed. See you all tomorrow!
I need to finish packing. Then, it's off to drinking.

[Rallura]

I need to finish packing. Then, it's off to drinking.

Hey dude, are our names on the room? I am still not sure when we are arriving.

[Royal]

I need to finish packing. Then, it's off to drinking.

Beat you to it.

[Cei-U!]

This is my last visit to CBR pre-con so... see you there!

Cei-U!
I summon the odd fondue!

[i_mmmchocolate]

Erm, 10 hours and 45 minutes before my flight!

[Brandon Hanvey]

I just got a haircut so I look spiffy for the con.

[Royal]

Heading out you guys.

See ya!

[Sir Tim Drake]

I just got a haircut so I look spiffy for the con.

Heh, so did I. Great minds think alike (or should I say, great minds encased in newly-shorn heads).

[Sir Tim Drake]

Goodnight, everyone. I can't wait to see you all!

[Rallura]

The cats are settled at the inlaw's house, now for another load of laundry, a quick nap, then pick up Mark, some last minutes shopping, another nap, then we move on down the highway.

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[Scottsdale_Saint]

just talked to a buddy that was headed for SD tonight (not for the con), and he called me to let me know that all flights into and out of Cali were grounded for the night, pending a fix with the LAX control tower.

he had to rebook to fly out tomorrow morning. hope nobody gets caught up in this mess, good luck to everybody. check on your flight tonight and tomorrow.

[StoneGold]

just talked to a buddy that was headed for SD tonight (not for the con), and he called me to let me know that all flights into and out of Cali were grounded for the night, pending a fix with the LAX control tower.

he had to rebook to fly out tomorrow morning. hope nobody gets caught up in this mess, good luck to everybody. check on your flight tonight and tomorrow.
Was about to post about that. There's no airplanes overhead right now. Spooky. Like 9/11.

[Fabian]

Next time fly into the John Wayne airport and have lunch at my work and stiff me with a tip.


Oh and all I need to do tommorrow is wake up. You guys are the ones who need to arrive.

[Rallura]

Five minutes to naptime.

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[meethraa]

Hey, just wanted to drop by and say that I hat you all.

Have fun at the con without me.... yet another year.

*cries*

[howyadoin]

Hey, just wanted to drop by and say that I hat you all.

Have fun at the con without me.... yet another year.

*cries*I hat them too, buddy.

Hat!

[Tages]

After ten hours of driving I arrived at my El Cajon motel. Not the best of neighborhoods but it's roomy enough and my friend and I have a fridge and microwave.

[Tages]

Also, I got a speeding ticket driving down here. The sacrifices I make for nerdery...

[Puma]

have fun all; I envy you

[StoneGold]

Still have another 28 hours or so before I make the trip south. I'm all packed up though. Camping out at my parent's house tonight so I can come into work early tomorrow. And then it's what I hope will be a brisk 2 hour ride south, and then let the Nerdery Begin!!!

[DarthAstuart]

anyone know where a fella can find a good compiled list of new releases being DEBUTED at the show this year? i have a friend who's offered to do a little picking up/shopping for me and i want to see what kind of good stuff I can get her to buy.

thanks!

[Brandon Hanvey]

anyone know where a fella can find a good compiled list of new releases being DEBUTED at the show this year? i have a friend who's offered to do a little picking up/shopping for me and i want to see what kind of good stuff I can get her to buy.

thanks!

I'm not sure if there is one. There are so many publishers and so many books. Mostly only Small Press/Indie publishers will have "new" books out for the show. Marvel and DC do not sell books at the show.

The Beat (http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/)has a pretty good listing of various booths and books that are at the show.

[DarthAstuart]

I'm not sure if there is one. There are so many publishers and so many books. Mostly only Small Press/Indie publishers will have "new" books out for the show. Marvel and DC do not sell books at the show.

The Beat (http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/)has a pretty good listing of various booths and books that are at the show.

thanks...i've been poring over the beat for days and only have a few items on my list (agreeable comics #1, and the backstory to elephantmen, which I could probably order but I'm hoping it'll be easier to just get them all at a booth).

I guess I'll just ask, then: can anyone recommend any exciting indie books making their debut at the show? or folks/projects that will be in the small press area that will blow my mind? (maybe this needs its own thread? if so, i apologize.)

[Tages]

How close is Horton Plaza to the convention? I'm trying to get directions.

[StoneGold]

How close is Horton Plaza to the convention? I'm trying to get directions.
Within a brisk walk. Maybe 10-20 minutes, give or take, depending on what the lights are like.

[Brandon Hanvey]

How close is Horton Plaza to the convention? I'm trying to get directions.

http://www.aaroads.com/about/images/san_diego_downtown_map.gif

Its about 6 to 7 blocks. Nicole and I are staying at the hotel there on the weekend.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Photos from the con are already appearing. Someone took some of the con during set-up.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/sdcc06/pool/

[Dan Apodaca]

much tighter noise rules

That's why you should come hang out at our place.

[Fabian]

That's why you should come hang out at our place.
Seconded.

Or this time we trash their rooms.

[mattbib]

Well, I'm at the Courtyard by Marriott Old Town. Very standard room but it's in a nice area. Looks like there's plenty of restaurants and such within walking distance.

After arriving I met up with Jade, Lena, and Ron for lunch at the airport where we just vegged for about an hour before getting our respective hotel shuttles.

K'Nort, we tried waiting for your guys but we weren't sure of your flight number...and the only one listed with your original arrival time was considerably delayed.

Well, I think it's time to find a liquor store and then the pool.

Oh, Fabian and Dan, I got two extra keys and a parking pass to give you when you get here. It's $15/day so let's just add that into the total.

[Fabian]

Oh, Fabian and Dan, I got two extra keys and a parking pass to give you when you get here. It's $15/day so let's just add that into the total.
I believe Dan is already driving down to pick me up. He'll be here within an hour or 2 considering the amount of traffic he will get. Then we're going to the store and drive down there.

I think we'll be fashionably late at the mall. It's the California way.

[Fabian]

And you guys better not be talking about us while we're not there.

[Brandon Hanvey]

And you guys better not be talking about us while we're not there.

I thought that was the first rule of a real life CBR meeting?

[Fabian]

I thought that was the first rule of a real life CBR meeting?
. . .

Ok, but you have to enoy your few hours when we're not there. Make them count.

Also, Dan sent a text at 3:10 that he's on his way here. By 4:30, I should have been picked up. By 5, our store shopping should be done. By 6 or 7, depending on traffic, we should arrive.

[Nicole Lee]

I probably won't be able to discuss comics or forum gossip and I'll most likely be quiet because of that, but I'm more than glad to participate in the beer drinking arena :)

[Fabian]

I probably won't be able to discuss comics or forum gossip and I'll most likely be quiet because of that, but I'm more than glad to participate in the beer drinking arena :)
Come on! You know you hate at least one of us. We're not all Brandon Hanveys.


And I don't even remember you drinking.

[Royal]

so yeah. I'm here. Hanging out at Horton's. Don't you wish you were us?

[Fabian]

so yeah. I'm here. Hanging out at Horton's. Don't you wish you were us?
Not one bit. I'm too sober.

[StoneGold]

Not one bit. I'm too sober.
http://handiklap.home.comcast.net/kelso_burn.gif

[howyadoin]

so yeah. I'm here. Hanging out at Horton's. Don't you wish you were us?Sounds like you were a few hours early.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Dang that was quick.

SDCC photos. (http://flickr.com/search/?s=rec&q=comiccon&m=text)

[mattbib]

Are you reading this?

Then we've probably talked about you by now.

[mattbib]

Dan just had some of Fabian's Fighting Cock.

[howyadoin]

Are you reading this?

Then we've probably talked about you by now.You better have been talkin' about how shitty the Con is this year without me.

[mattbib]

You better have been talkin' about how shitty the Con is this year without me.Wait...you're not here???


*pictures to follow*

[howyadoin]

Wait...you're not here???


*pictures to follow*No, tomorrow night I'll be doing laundry, not roasting my weinie.

[mattbib]

No, tomorrow night I'll be doing laundry, not roasting my weinie.But I thought I saw you...


*again, pictures to follow...heh*

[howyadoin]

But I thought I saw you...Probably some other good-lookin' bald guy.

Why aren't you drinkin' right now?

[mattbib]

Probably some other good-lookin' bald guy.

Why aren't you drinkin' right now?Oh...we are.

Fabian, Dan, Uncle Nobs and I are getting inebriated...and Dan just went to get his stash for the smokers.

I'll tell them to dedicate it to you.

***again, pictures to follow***

[howyadoin]

Oh...we are.

Fabian, Dan, Uncle Nobs and I are getting inebriated...and Dan just went to get his stash for the smokers.

I'll tell them to dedicate it to you.You're killin' me here.

[mattbib]

My hotel room smells like pot!

[StarsAndGarters]

I wonder why Matt? :rolleyes:

I get on the plane in 3 and a half hours!

[StoneGold]

I just got fucking rear ended by a bus.



Nothing major, just a fender bender, not going to delay me at all. But fuck, I just got rear ended by a bus!

[Andrew Hein]

My hotel room smells like pot!


Umm.....and what hotel might this be?

You lucky bastard, not all of us are brave enough to smuggle a much needed bag in our shorts to get it through security.

[Tages]

My attempts at impersonating Cronin have failed.

I shall commence my attempts at impersonating Tom.

[jeangreydp]

I thought there might be some con talk on the Comm Forum, so I came by to see how it was going.

:( :( SDCC!!!

[Insec]

Anyone want to see an advanced screening of the film ACCEPTED in San Diego, right in the hustle and bustle of Comic-Con? The film stars Justin Long (Dodgeball) and the very funny Lewis Black (The Daily Show). The film is about a high school burnout who after being continuously rejected by all the colleges that he applied to, creates his very own fake university.

There are four screenings of the movie. Two on Thursday (7/20) at 5 p.m. and at 8 p.m. Friday (7/21) will have screenings at 11 a.m. and at 2 p.m.

For those who attend the screenings, a free bbq will take place on July 21st from 5 p..m. to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Gaslamp’s front Lawn. Priority entrance will occur for the attendees who attended the screenings. And YES, there will be FREE beer.

RSVP to the advanced screening of ACCEPTED in San Diego @ http://www.campuscircle.net/screening/accepted and follow the appropriate screening that you would like to attend.

[mattbib]

We just woke up! :eek:

So much for the Con today. We have to go get stuff for tonight's Weenie Roast.

[howyadoin]

I just got fucking rear ended.Next time, don't drop the soap.

[jeangreydp]

We just woke up! :eek:

So much for the Con today. We have to go get stuff for tonight's Weenie Roast.

Matt!

I'm jealous! I gotta save up some $$ for next year. I hope you have plenty of pictures!!

[ragnarok_2012]

I hope you guys are having fun.

I'm jealous. Remember this. :D

[ScottDMSimmons]

Sorry to beat a dead horse here.... but now that some of you have that wonderful souvenir program by now, maybe you will know.

Can anyone tell me if this artwork made it into the souvenir program??? There were a few others I am curious about, by students, but I don't have them handy. However, I can give some descriptions. The one by Tony is easy to describe... it has Captain America posing (full-shot) with a large Red Skull's head behind him, surrounded by black. Kurt's is a shot of Conan standing atop some bodies. Jon's is a profile of Dick Tracy. Vance did a Heroes Reborn Captain America, and Kevin did an image of Captain Kirk with a Captain America shirt on.

Thanks!
Scott

http://www.scottdmsimmons.com/SSFlash100.jpg

[Sophisticated_Gamer]

kkk...can you give us any new cool news or spoilers???

[ragnarok_2012]

kkk...can you give us any new cool news or spoilers???

If it's like last year, there won't be any big news coming out of SDCC. I think the only big thing at last year's con was a brief preview shot of Superman Returns (which I didn't see, unfortunately).

I forget which con, but they save most everything for this other big con (Wizard World, maybe?).

On the panels I went to at SDCC last year, they mostly just tried to be entertaining as they said repeatedly "We can't say anything."

[mattbib]

Can anyone tell me if this artwork made it into the souvenir program??? Yes! It's in there. Congratulations!

[Sophisticated_Gamer]

wait there is a comicon bigger then this one...no way...when...and where...

[Pól Rua]

I just got fucking rear ended...

Woo! The CBR Hookup tradition continues!

[Guapo Méndez]

Woo! The CBR Hookup tradition continues!


Oddly enough, "Stonegold" and "Mac Truck" were in the pool.

[PlanetwideComics]

Hey only a few of you guys came by to our booth yesterday for free Comic Book Creator.

We still have TONS of software we want to give out.

Come to Booth 719, and tell us you heard about us from CBR and you want your free copy of software.

Tell your friends too!

Thanks guys.
Ning

[Brandon Hanvey]

wait there is a comicon bigger then this one...no way...when...and where...

The companies do release some news. Check CBR's main page (http://www.comicbookresources.com/) for it.

But they also hold back some news for later cons such as Wizard World.

[Sophisticated_Gamer]

so wizard world is the biggest con right??? Where is it located?

[Brandon Hanvey]

so wizard world is the biggest con right??? Where is it located?

No SDCC is the biggest in the US. Some publishers just hold back news for later cons.

There are several Wizard Worlds. The biggest on is in Chicago. It is only about half the size of SDCC.

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/conventions/

[mattbib]

Last night's Weenie Roast was great! Especially the CBR birthday party. And the trivia game and the "Which CBRian am I?" game. :evilsmile

[Sophisticated_Gamer]

oo ok i seee well i think i will wait till next years comicon in sandiego

[Michael P]

the "Which CBRian am I?" game. :evilsmile
I'm going to be paranoid about that for the rest of the day.

[Dr. Hfuhruhurr]

Life is not fair.

http://static.flickr.com/73/194694965_ade9ef35cb.jpg?v=0

[i_mmmchocolate]

BY CRONIN'S BEARD!!!

Time to run! Hotel Computer!

[howyadoin]

Y'know, in my day we were too busy drinkin' to post from the Con.

[Dreadstar]

And the trivia game and the "Which CBRian am I?" game. :evilsmile


Oh, god, that sounds fun and nasty!

I hope I was roasted well.

[riftt]

is it ok to ask artists on artists alley for autographs? or is that considered bad form?

Also getting back to my original question (which was never answered), case in point: i see that grant morrison was on a panel yesterday. What does that make the chances of him being around tomorrow, at a booth or signing autographs or whatever?

[Brandon Hanvey]

is it ok to ask artists on artists alley for autographs? or is that considered bad form?

Also getting back to my original question (which was never answered), case in point: i see that grant morrison was on a panel yesterday. What does that make the chances of him being around tomorrow, at a booth or signing autographs or whatever?

Most artists will be willing to sign stuff. But it is best to see if they have a sign on their table and ask before hand.

Most guest of the con will be there for the whole con unless otherwise stated on the con site or their companies own schedule.

For talent such as Grant Morrision who works for DC, it is best to check the DC booth for the dates and times for his signings.

[Tages]

I'm going to be paranoid about that for the rest of the day.
Oh, yours was hilarious. I think i did that one, as a matter of fact...

The pub crawl'll be interesting. We meeting in front of Koop's booth?

[mattbib]

Dan, Fabian and I just got home. We were playing pool with Uncle Nobs earlier down in the Gaslamp. Fun times.

There was some guy feeding pigeons at the transit station who almost got into a fight with some Harvard veteran. It was hilarious. The birds were all over the tracks...but none died.

[Tages]

I saw "Clerks II" at the Gaslamp's Pacific theater and I could swear StoneGold was the one who tripped over my foot.

[mattbib]

You BETTER be going on the pub crawl tomorrow, Tages!

[mattbib]

I think Fabian's dead. He's in the bathroom puking for the fourth time.

[traxler]

I think Fabian's dead. He's in the bathroom puking for the fourth time.
What a wimp. Make sure he cleans it up himself.

[howyadoin]

I think Fabian's dead. He's in the bathroom puking for the fourth time.Anybody get photos?

[traxler]

Anybody get photos?
Oh you can just re-use last years ones.

[mattbib]

Anybody get photos?NO! He keeps locking the door before I can get over there!

Howy, PM me your number so we can call you during tomorrow's Pub Crawl.

[Tages]

You BETTER be going on the pub crawl tomorrow, Tages!
Or what? I paid you for the roast, Bib, your powers are useless against me!

I'm definitely going, not sure if I'm drinking since I'll probably need to drive back to the motel. Where are we meeting?

[ragnarok_2012]

I think Fabian's dead. He's in the bathroom puking for the fourth time.

I thought that way about Bucky and Green Goblin once.

He'll just turn up in a couple of years with a mullet and a child by somebody really unlikely.

[Uncle Nobs]

I think Fabian's dead. He's in the bathroom puking for the fourth time.
That sounds about right. He looked completely wrecked by the time I left.

[Michael P]

Oh, yours was hilarious. I think i did that one, as a matter of fact...
Wild guess: Peter David and hookers came up.

[mattbib]

Wild guess: Peter David and hookers came up.We DID see Peter David at the Con a few hours ago and we laughed. And I did mention that Joe Rice was coming after him.

[Puma]

one of the channels on Dish Network is doing a "live" at the ComicCon review and yes, the vast majority of the features are about people in costume - those at the Con and those who go out everyday dressed as characters. The other features are movies, props, interviews with uber fanboys done by babe reporters who then denigrate the guys when they cut back tot he camera. The whole thing left me with two thoughts: comic geeks are getting a real bad rap and where's the comics?

[bert]

one of the channels on Dish Network is doing a "live" at the ComicCon review and yes, the vast majority of the features are about people in costume - those at the Con and those who go out everyday dressed as characters. The other features are movies, props, interviews with uber fanboys done by babe reporters who then denigrate the guys when they cut back tot he camera. The whole thing left me with two thoughts: comic geeks are getting a real bad rap and where's the comics?


well. . it WAS on G4 (the gaming network), and sprinkled thruout was a lot of information that was comics related (in the first 15 minutes they go to the DC booth and talk about upcoming DC/Vertigo/Wildstorm/ABC books).

yeah, a lot of the show is "jokey-jokey" stuff about costumes (the piece about the guy who shows up on Hollywood Boulevard dressed as Wolverine every weekend makes me glad I don't know him). . . but it is kind of interesting.

and the piece about the female reporter (who Jonah got a pic of in his Photoparade!) dressing up as a stormtrooper for a day was pretty funny (and it was obvious that the members of the 501st were in on the gag).

[Uncle Nobs]

We DID see Peter David at the Con a few hours ago and we laughed. And I did mention that Joe Rice was coming after him.
At that exact moment, it turns out, we were missing the exclusive clip of Eddie Brock turning into Venom at the Spider-Man 3 panel.

Hmm. Would I have preferred to see a HUGE Peter David or Venom? Tough call.

[Tadhg]

Hmm. Would I have preferred to see a HUGE Peter David or Venom? Tough call.

I'd rather see Peter David turn into Venom.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I'm home. I'm uploading photos right now!

[Rallura]

Okay, as per instructions, I am posting to say we made it home safely and zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz................

[Sophisticated_Gamer]

hey guy's how is the comicon doing...
For all you people that got a lot of stuff at the comicon and no linger want it or have dobles of it....i will be willing to trade for it or even buy it....but since you are not supposto talk about buying stuff in this thread...just email me at kenshin4000@gmail.com and state your price amd prederably have a pik of what you are offering :D

[Uncle Nobs]

hey guy's how is the comicon doing...
For all you people that got a lot of stuff at the comicon and no linger want it or have dobles of it....i will be willing to trade for it or even buy it....but since you are not supposto talk about buying stuff in this thread...just email me at kenshin4000@gmail.com and state your price amd prederably have a pik of what you are offering :D
Can you say that again in English?

[jessecuster3]

Can you say that again in English?

u no wut he ment cum on its so ezy


r mbee u r not l88t

[Sophisticated_Gamer]

lol you mispelled l33t lol
and here it is again

For all you people that got a lot of stuff at the comicon and no linger want it or have doubles of it....i will be willing to trade for it or even buy it....but since you are not supposed talk about buying stuff in this thread...just email me at kenshin4000@gmail.com and state your price and preferably have a pik of what you are offering

[Uncle Nobs]

lol you mispelled l33t lol
and here it is again

For all you people that got a lot of stuff at the comicon and no linger want it or have doubles of it....i will be willing to trade for it or even buy it....but since you are not supposed talk about buying stuff in this thread...just email me at kenshin4000@gmail.com and state your price and preferably have a pik of what you are offering
Oh, that's just acres better.

[mattbib]

Well, Comic-Con's over. I'm sitting at the hotel pool about to get lunch as I have a few hours to kill until my flight. Dan and Fabian left a few hours ago so I've been reading. A nice way to unwind and relax after the round-the-clock party that has been the past few days.

[K'Nort]

Well, Comic-Con's over. I'm sitting at the hotel pool about to get lunch as I have a few hours to kill until my flight. Dan and Fabian left a few hours ago so I've been reading. A nice way to unwind and relax after the round-the-clock party that has been the past few days.

I put in a full day at the office today, damn you!

Did you guys make it to karaoke?

[StoneGold]

I put in a full day at the office today, damn you!

Did you guys make it to karaoke?
No.
.

[StarsAndGarters]

I'm back at my apartment after a day of travel. I missed my flight last night through a memory lapse and ended up staying in Ron's room for the night. Bib and co., I tried to get people rounded up to head over, but I don't think anybody had the energy to make the trek. Hope you were able to make all that booze disappear without us!

[mattbib]

Did you guys make it to karaoke?Nah, once we got back to our room Justin left and the three of us just decided to hang out up here and finish all of the liquor we had left. I did make us go find a local bar at some point but I think they were closed. And I fell down or something.

[K'Nort]

Who ended up with the rest of my Jack?

[mattbib]

Who ended up with the rest of my Jack?No idea. I finally killed the Captain last night though.

[StoneGold]

Nah, once we got back to our room Justin left and the three of us just decided to hang out up here and finish all of the liquor we had left. I did make us go find a local bar at some point but I think they were closed. And I fell down or something.
San Diego late on a Sunday night tends to be pretty dead in general, from my experience.

[K'Nort]

Brian -- Should there be a separate photo thread since this thing is already so big?

[StarsAndGarters]

Brian -- Should there be a separate photo thread since this thing is already so big?I saw one on the Hellboard, but it really wasn't the type of thread we'd be looking for. I hope we get a separate one.

[Dan Apodaca]

Oh, and I ate fish taco for lunch on Thursday!

With special sauce!

[ScottDMSimmons]

Dan, I just sent you a PM.

Thanks, Matt, for letting me know I got in the book!

Hey everyone, it sounds (and looks) like you folks had a fun time in San Diego. I hope I can get out there next year to experience the same kind of energy and excitement about the whole event. I've only been out there twice so far, and it's been the best con ever.

I joke that it's the six-year curse for me though. I went in 1996, then 2002, and probably won't get back out there until likely 2008. But with any luck, I'll get out there next year instead.

I'm going to try to get out to Baltimore again this year. I went in 2003. Also, Mid-Ohio would be okay... went there in 2004.

Scott

[Brian Cronin]

Fair enough, a separate photo thread, it is!

-Brian

[howyadoin]

So was anybody talking to koop at all? Don't think I've seen his name mentioned anywhere yet.

[Fabian]

So was anybody talking to koop at all? Don't think I've seen his name mentioned anywhere yet.
We hardly went to the con and his booth was always busy. I did stop by and say hi a few times but I didn't want to interrupt his sales. It looked like he had a good con but we never made plans to see each other.

He had a washed up playmate next to him working a little corner Koop gave her.

[Jade69/Legolaslady]

So was anybody talking to koop at all? Don't think I've seen his name mentioned anywhere yet.
I made a point to go by his booth at least once a day that I was there, although most times he wasn't there..