11 O'Clock Comics Episode 99

[uncommoner]

Nice to see some new faces like uncommoner and NickBrok joining into our crazy little family. Welcome aboard!

Thanks, it's good to be here!

[whirlwindx]

I had a crazy dream about this episode the other night. I was apparently beating knowledge into someone else by telling them that even though comics were 75 cents they probably made less money back then, so the value thing didn't link up 

I'm surprised by the lack of Street Angel reading. I remember when the issues came out the series being an indie buzz book. So once the trade came out I had to get it. I liked the earlier stuff in the trade more than later stuff since the tone shifts around so much.

[templar]

Thanks, it's good to be here!

Uk in the house if I'm not mistaken. The TW crew moves across. 

[BlackDynamite]

I hope you guessed "Black Dynamite"!

No, that would be me. Thanks for the shout-out this episode, Wood. 

[dreamscaper]

Also, all the comic convention stuff was completely true and the real reason I wanted to post.  The people bringing 50 some issues for creators.  I met Greg Rucka years back in Chicago.  The guy directly in front of me had a stack of books.  I'm not exaggerating when I say half a shortbox.  Greg told him to pick 10.  I swear the guy's jaw almost hit the floor.  He begged for more but Greg simply stated he would love to but has other fans that he doesn't want to exclude.  I was next and simply handed him my Wolverine #1 and said "Sorry, I only have 1 for you." He laughed and replied with a "What's wrong with you?  Where's the other 30?".  And we ended up talking for about 10 minutes about random crap while he signed other stuff.  Definitely made my convention as it was one of my earlier ones and a decade later, it's stuff like that I look at and think of why I go.

Just getting back from ECCC I have to agree with the quote above as well as some of the stuff the four of you observed about larger cons in general, although I am happy to say that I did not encounter too many deoderant FAIL situations with fellow con goers.   

I was surprised how many times I was inline behind people who didnt even have their comics unbagged before getting to the front of the line.  After making that mistake with Bendis a year ago

(he came back to his table early while I was passing by and teased me about not being ready with my opportunity and that he would be there all weekend   )

I cant help but notice it when I see it now.   It is kinda awkward though when a big name creator takes the time to talk to you and you are aware of the line behind you. (Brubaker, Bendis and Robinson come to mind here)
 
 I'm kind of glad that ECCC announced it will be a three day show next year (March 4-6, 2011) because too many big names were mostly unavailable the second day or like Geoff Johns and Joe Quesada left for the day after just a few hours.  Now I can plan accordingly.

Have to see if BD is available through Zip.ca up here in Canada 

[uncommoner]

Uk in the house if I'm not mistaken. The TW crew moves across. 

 

Yes!  Doesn't all this convention talk make you jealous?? 

[Purple Rico]

u gonna wake up the rest of the bitches.
 
Black dy-no-mite!!!

Girl 1:"My momma said my daddies name is Black Dynamite" Girl 2: "My momma said that too!"
BD: "Ah, shush up little girls, lots'a people have that name."

That movie kicks turkey ass!!!

[Peter]

A little con report post-Emerald City dealing with something that was brought up in this ep concerning food: Emerald City's con food is awesome! An almost gourmet sandwich and pasta and/or fruit salad for only $8.25 full plate portion size. Well worth it. And that wasn't the only food there. Fruit, salads, etc. The best food at a con.

[Wood]

A little con report post-Emerald City dealing with something that was brought up in this ep concerning food: Emerald City's con food is awesome! An almost gourmet sandwich and pasta and/or fruit salad for only $8.25 full plate portion size. Well worth it. And that wasn't the only food there. Fruit, salads, etc. The best food at a con.

That is good to hear. I wish other cons were as open minded with their vittles.

Will Supashow have the good eats? 

[Andy Jewett]

That is good to hear. I wish other cons were as open minded with their vittles.

The Windy City spread/setup food-wise was great.

[dreamscaper]

I imagine that the choice of venue has an impact on the food selection and quality available to convention goers: a place like the washington state Convention center (where ECCC is held) is more likely to have impressive catering available if wanted compared to some other venues. Just a guess though. 

[BlackDynamite]

I imagine that the choice of venue has an impact on the food selection and quality available to convention goers: a place like the washington state Convention center (where ECCC is held) is more likely to have impressive catering available if wanted compared to some other venues. Just a guess though. 

Exactly. Fancy a $5.00 San Diego Convention Center hot dog, anyone? (It's probably gone up to $6 this year. )