Comic-Con International: San Diego 2006

[mattbib]

My God, I'm tired!

I just got home. No sleep on the flight back to Philly. And now I have to go into work.

And yeah, we all saw koop on Wednesday night. He said he'd probably make it to the Weenie Roast but didn't show. I stopped by a few more times over the weekend but he wasn't at his booth.

[howyadoin]

And yeah, we all saw koop on Wednesday night. He said he'd probably make it to the Weenie Roast but didn't show. I stopped by a few more times over the weekend but he wasn't at his booth.Weirdness. I should give him a call and see how things went.

[ragnarok_2012]

Weirdness. I should give him a call and see how things went.

If you call Koop, tell him I said hi.

[MacQuarrie]

I just want to say that even though I'm not posting here these days, I did very much enjoy seeing you all at Horton Plaza on Wednesday night, and I wasn't avoiding the Weenie Roast. I was just up to my ass in con coverage for CBR. If you go to the front page, you can see my article about the Warner CGI films and the Eisners, and my coverage of Dark Horse and Slave Labor's 20th anniversary panels should be up soon, as well as my coverage of the Spotlight on Kazuo Koike. I'm still editing my articles about the Veronica Mars, Stargate and Gail Simone panels.

While you were at the Weenie Roast, I was sitting in the lobby of the Omni Hotel typing until 12:30 AM and using their free wi-fi.

[Brandon Hanvey]

I had a really good time this year. Hanging with you guys was one of the top reasons why.

Sorry to everyone who I missed getting a chance to see.

Nicole and I are thinking that if we go in 2007 that we will go from Friday to Monday. Friday and Sunday would be our con days and Saturday our hang out day.

I'll probably not be an exhibitor again. Just go for fun. I had way more fun just walking around and talking to people than being stuck behind a table.

[Brandon Hanvey]

I forgot to ask if anyone wanted to be drawn as a background character in the book I'm currently creating.

It looks like I have photo reference for almost everyone who was at SDCC.

If you would like to be in the book, let me know.

[Dan Apodaca]

I forgot to ask if anyone wanted to be drawn as a background character in the book I'm currently creating.

It looks like I have photo reference for almost everyone who was at SDCC.

If you would like to be in the book, let me know.

That would be awesome, Brandon. I want to make you a medal that says, "All-around best person on the internet".

[Royal]

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.

Huh. I went to Mexico.

BTW, Hi. I'm back.

[K'Nort]

I forgot to ask if anyone wanted to be drawn as a background character in the book I'm currently creating.

It looks like I have photo reference for almost everyone who was at SDCC.

If you would like to be in the book, let me know.

Me me me!

And very sorry we missed you two on Saturday. We didn't arrive at the pub until about 6:30.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Me me me!

And very sorry we missed you two on Saturday. We didn't arrive at the pub until about 6:30.

I'm sorry we had to leave early to check-in to our hotel and meet a local friend.

At least we got to see each other at ECCC. I'm still thinking of doing Stumptown one of these years.

[Alex L]

I'll probably not be an exhibitor again. Just go for fun. I had way more fun just walking around and talking to people than being stuck behind a table.

I helped out my LCS this year.

Dear god, never again...

He got three booths and brought ten pallets worth of stuff with him.

Some of my friends were working for an exhibitor badge, but since I had already prepaid for mine I got store credit instead. (w00t! Store credit!)

There were so many people there and looking at (notice how I said looking at and not necessarily buying) stuff...

Did anyone else go to the Masquerade? Lots of video game-related skits this time around, and nothing to equal last year's Bender.

[mattbib]

I forgot to ask if anyone wanted to be drawn as a background character in the book I'm currently creating.

It looks like I have photo reference for almost everyone who was at SDCC.

If you would like to be in the book, let me know.*raises hand*

:D

[Fabian]

I'll be in your strips again Brandon. I hereby give you permission to use my likeness in any way.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Thanks, guys.

By the way, I'm willing to draw anyone from CBR even if you didn't make it to SDCC. I just need to know that you want to be drawn and a pretty good reference shot.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Oh, one of the highlights of the trip was a misunderstanding I had when I was talking with Kristen on the cell.

I called her up once Jade and I got our badges and asked her where she and the gang were. I couldn't hear what exhibit hall she was saying-- again, going deaf (ask Nobs about my awful hearing). Anyway, swear to God, I thought she said, "Exhibit Hall A...A as in asshole."

I was like, "Um, okay!"

As it turns out, she actually said, "A as in APPLE."

...apple...asshole...sounds sort of similar!

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Oh, and then there was the morning I jumped out of bed suddenly because I got a painful charley horse. "CHARLEY HORSE! CHARLEY HORSE!"
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When StoneGold drove me and Ron to the Weenie Roast, he accidently went down a one way street.

Good times.

[Jade69/Legolaslady]

Brandon, I'll be in a comic! I meant to pick one up from you but kept forgettin :(
Lots of fun times, workig on my blog now.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Thanks, guys.

By the way, I'm willing to draw anyone from CBR even if you didn't make it to SDCC. I just need to know that you want to be drawn and a pretty good reference shot.

That would be sweet! Count me in.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Brandon, I'll be in a comic! I meant to pick one up from you but kept forgettin :(
Lots of fun times, workig on my blog now.

Email me and I'll mail one to you.

[Uncle Nobs]

My God, I'm tired!

I just got home. No sleep on the flight back to Philly. And now I have to go into work.
You work?!

[Uncle Nobs]

Oh, one of the highlights of the trip was a misunderstanding I had when I was talking with Kristen on the cell.

I called her up once Jade and I got our badges and asked her where she and the gang were. I couldn't hear what exhibit hall she was saying-- again, going death (ask Nobs about my awful hearing). Anyway, swear to God, I thought she said, "Exhibit Hall A...A as in asshole."

I was like, "Um, okay!"

As it turns out, she actually said, "A as in APPLE."

...apple...asshole...sounds sort of similar!

-----
Oh, and then there was the morning I jumped out of bed suddenly because I got a painful charley horse. "CHARLEY HORSE! CHARLEY HORSE!"
-----
When StoneGold drove me and Ron to the Weenie Roast, he accidently went down a one way street.

Good times.
You gotta be kidding me.

I'm gonna call you randomly and mutter in Fletch-ese broken speech, just to make you nuts.

[Jade69/Legolaslady]

I got home 2 am, couldn't get to sleep until about 4, got up for work around 7:30 and was pestered by kittens all night so BLAH!
*still dizzy*
I think I'm going to bed soon.
I had a blast though - and blog has been written. YAY!

[mattbib]

You work?!Of course I work. How else could I support my habits.

I have two days of training tomorrow and Thursday. They're going to suck. I'm ready for vacation.

[Uncle Nobs]

Of course I work. How else could I support my habits.

I have two days of training tomorrow and Thursday. They're going to suck. I'm ready for vacation.
You should work at the Captain Morgan factory. Discounts.

[howyadoin]

Thanks, guys.

By the way, I'm willing to draw anyone from CBR even if you didn't make it to SDCC. I just need to know that you want to be drawn and a pretty good reference shot.I wanna be in every book you ever draw.

[Sir Tim Drake]

I'd like to be in the comic if possible.

[StarsAndGarters]

I forgot to ask if anyone wanted to be drawn as a background character in the book I'm currently creating.

It looks like I have photo reference for almost everyone who was at SDCC.

If you would like to be in the book, let me know.That'd be fun! Please. :D

[ScottDMSimmons]

Thanks, guys.

By the way, I'm willing to draw anyone from CBR even if you didn't make it to SDCC. I just need to know that you want to be drawn and a pretty good reference shot.

That would be awesome. I'd love to be included. Thanks for asking us!

Scott

[Quarterwolf]

I AM HOME.

Got back into Milwaukee at around 8. Came home and was all set to log onto CBR when I looked and saw that my moniter was not working.

Well now I am on a new monitor. YAY. The Zoo was cool but I was saddened by the lack of Wolves.

Oh and I want to thank everyone for another great year of fun. I could not ask for better friends then the ones I only see once or, if I am lucky, twice a year.

[Justin D.]

I forgot to ask if anyone wanted to be drawn as a background character in the book I'm currently creating.

It looks like I have photo reference for almost everyone who was at SDCC.

If you would like to be in the book, let me know.

I didn't go to San Diego this year, but I'm not going to pass up the chance to be in a comic.

[Jeff Brady]

Nobs...please. Your avatar, it's making me do horrible, unspeakable things. Please stop the flashing.

[StoneGold]

When StoneGold drove me and Ron to the Weenie Roast, he accidently went down a one way street.

Good times.
Yeah, but be fair, all of us thought I was going the right way, till we saw the oncoming traffic. And I fixed it pretty fast.

[Sir Tim Drake]

I got back yesterday after midnight. I had a wonderful time. Thanks to everyone who put up with me. ;)

It was too bad about the wolves, but I had a good time at the zoo anyway... the pandas lived up to the hype.

[StoneGold]

the pandas lived up to the hype.
http://elpanda.martes13.net/files/wimgs/panda/attack.gif

[Tages]

Brandon, I want to be in a comic. Badly. I would, in fact, make StoneGold swallow an ass-backwards porcupine to make it happen. That I would also do that for free is not to be taken as a lack of desire on my part.

Seriously, go for it. Use me in any way you want (that sounds...dirty, doesn't it?). And if you need a reference shot...

http://gfx.filmweb.pl/p/3029/po.20473.jpg

[Brandon Hanvey]

Let’s see so far I have

Dan
Kristen
Matt
Fabian
Jade
Lena
Brett
Aaron
Gus
Scott (I'll need a good reference shot for you)
Justin (I have some reference for you unless you want a more current one)
Tages

Basically you’ll all be part of a scene that takes place at a video game con. I’ll scatter you guys in the background over several pages. Since the scene is near the end of the book, I probably won’t be drawing it for another few months.

If you have any special requests, (ie if you want to be grouped with anyone) let me know.

[Sophisticated_Gamer]

oo ooo can i be in the sceene???

[howyadoin]

Let’s see so far I have

Dan
Kristen
Matt
Fabian
Jade
Lena
Bret
Aaron
Gus
Scott (I'll need a good reference shot for you)
Justin (I have some reference for you unless you want a more current one)
Tages

Basically you’ll all be part of a scene that takes place at a video game con. I’ll scatter you guys in the background over several pages. Since the scene is near the end of the book, I probably won’t be drawing it for another few months.

If you have any special requests, (ie if you want to be grouped with anyone) let me know.Can you put a drink in my hand?

[Brandon Hanvey]

Can you put a drink in my hand?

A Jack and Coke?

[Brandon Hanvey]

oo ooo can i be in the sceene???

Sure. I just need photo reference of what you look like so I can draw you.

[Sophisticated_Gamer]

if you have a myspace here is my myspace...pics....
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=26801983

if not i will send some to you via PM...

also what is this comic book about...and where can we get it....( basically i want more info lol)

[i_mmmchocolate]

Yeah, but be fair, all of us thought I was going the right way, till we saw the oncoming traffic. And I fixed it pretty fast.

To be honest, it wasn't until you guys mentioned it that I even noticed the cars.

[Michael P]

If you've got a photo of me (and I think you do, from last year), feel free to include me.

[Brandon Hanvey]

if you have a myspace here is my myspace...pics....
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=26801983

if not i will send some to you via PM...

also what is this comic book about...and where can we get it....( basically i want more info lol)

I don't have access to myspace.

And you can't link pictures in PM unless they are hosted on a image hosting site.

[howyadoin]

A Jack and Coke?Absolutely.

[Brandon Hanvey]

If you've got a photo of me (and I think you do, from last year), feel free to include me.

I think I can find some reference of you Michael from either CCI a couple years ago or some other CBR gathering.

[Sophisticated_Gamer]

here are some...if you want more i will get them soon
http://myspace-728.vo.llnwd.net/00736/82/71/736991728_l.jpg

http://myspace-941.vo.llnwd.net/00850/14/95/850795941_l.jpg
also what will this comic book about....and is it gettign published big time? and where can i get it?

[Brandon Hanvey]

also what will this comic book about....and is it gettign published big time? and where can i get it?

Those two photos are enough to draw a background character.

I self-publish all my comics. Check out my site http://thegeekout.com/.
You'll be able to buy it at my site or at the various cons I will be attending next year. A few local San Francisco stores carry my books as well as Rocketship in Brooklyn.

The basic plot of the book revolves around four teens who play an MMORPG.

[Sophisticated_Gamer]

i seee sounds interesting....i was just wondering....is there a lot of backstory?

[Brandon Hanvey]

i seee sounds interesting....i was just wondering....is there a lot of backstory?

Not really. It is a stand alone graphic novel.

[StarsAndGarters]

Not really. It is a stand alone graphic novel.Does it take place in the Stereoverse? :D

[Brandon Hanvey]

Does it take place in the Stereoverse? :D

I guess you could say that. Clowes High makes an appearance and you may see a stereos shirt here and there.

[Justin D.]

Let’s see so far I have

Dan
Kristen
Matt
Fabian
Jade
Lena
Brett
Aaron
Gus
Scott (I'll need a good reference shot for you)
Justin (I have some reference for you unless you want a more current one)
Tages

Basically you’ll all be part of a scene that takes place at a video game con. I’ll scatter you guys in the background over several pages. Since the scene is near the end of the book, I probably won’t be drawing it for another few months.

If you have any special requests, (ie if you want to be grouped with anyone) let me know.

If you go to the MySpace page in my signature, you can see some pictures of me. The one of me in my Katamari Damacy shirt looks the most like like me right now.

[Brandon Hanvey]

If you go to the MySpace page in my signature, you can see some pictures of me. The one of me in my Katamari Damacy shirt looks the most like like me right now.

I don't have a myspace account (nor do I want one) so I can't view your picture section, Justin.

[Justin D.]

I don't have a myspace account (nor do I want one) so I can't view your picture section, Justin.

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/2994/710179088mlk9.jpg

To get this back on track, what's the banner that others in the SDCC photo thread say was perfect, but weren't allowed to go near?

[StoneGold]

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/2994/710179088mlk9.jpg

To get this back on track, what's the banner that others in the SDCC photo thread say was perfect, but weren't allowed to go near?
I believe it was Welcome Shitheads.

[Royal]

Next year I WILL conquer The Savory Sausage Slam!!

Oh yeah, Add me to the list Brand.

[Guapo Méndez]

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

I always escape notice on affairs such as those.