London Super Con is back...again!

Marathon

And so is CGS, according to the exhibitors section on the website. Can the geeks confirm their return to the UK?

http://www.londonsupercomicconvention.com/

brydeemer

I will indeed be there!

Bry

Mr_Cosmic

And Steve Ditko? :P

Pants

I shall be there as well!

dubbat138

Pants said:

I shall be there as well!

You or Deemer should dress up as Steve Ditko.

Caliban

Neal Adams and Roy Thomas!

danGP

Great news. I'll be going for an early entry weekend pass this time rather than have to face that queue again.

JamieD

I hope to be but not totally certain

Gargoyle

Tickets and hotel booked. Whilst I'm not a huge fan of any of the announced creators I am sure there'll be something to float my boat.

Let me know if anyone needs chaperoning either side of the con!

PaulPhelan

Reckon I'm gonna try and go for the weekend this time. Maybe bring the eldest as it'll be his 5th birthday around then

danGP

We'll have to get everyone together for another drink on the Saturday night.

Gargoyle

danGP said:

We'll have to get everyone together for another drink on the Saturday night.

Not to plan it too early but my working assumption would be that all the CGS folks would be in the same pub as last year, the Fox @ Excel. Seems to be where most of the creators who were drinking ended up as well...perhaps as it's the closest pub to the venue :)

Gargoyle

FYI the Ibis hotel which is a couple of hundred yards from the doors of Excel has rooms for about £65 a night, which seems to be the cheapest in the area.

luke52

After missing last years con. I will definitely be going this time round. I see that an early bird ticket will be on the cards to avoid the queues. Any one have any other good con tips?

Marathon

luke52 said:

After missing last years con. I will definitely be going this time round. I see that an early bird ticket will be on the cards to avoid the queues. Any one have any other good con tips?

Don't lug around an Absolute Crisis, hoping George Perez will be available to sign it. (Will not be doing that again)

danGP

He signed mine. :D

brydeemer

I'm really looking forward to being there again.

And keep your eyes peeled for more guest announcements. There are many more to come.

Bry

John_Steed

JamieD said:

I hope to be but not totally certain

same here - and probably same reasons for the uncertainty

Pommykiwi

Got myself a weekend pass and my friend a Saturday pass. Loved it so much last year, we had to come back. :D

monkey010101

Really looking forward to this. Very excited and already planning my trip. A weekend pass for me this time (although I'll probably have the kids with me.) Hopefully get to meet the CGS gang especially as last year was when I first started listening, thanks to the stand they had there.

luke52

Darn just found out I can only do the Sunday. No early pass for me :((

Caliban

Pass purchased, hotel booked.
My bags are packed, I'm ready to go
I'm standing here outside your door

Insert your own John Denver here

Caliban

Incidental American pop culture question
Is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" a song about the Vietnam war?

Maybe one for @Adam_Murdough ?

Chuck_Melville

Caliban said:

Incidental American pop culture question
Is "Leaving on a Jet Plane" a song about the Vietnam war?

Maybe one for @Adam_Murdough ?

It's certainly from that time period, but I've always assumed it was about a singer hitting the road for a long, lonely tour. It has a vibe that could certainly fit either interpretation.

JamieD

monkey010101 said:

Really looking forward to this. Very excited and already planning my trip. A weekend pass for me this time (although I'll probably have the kids with me.) Hopefully get to meet the CGS gang especially as last year was when I first started listening, thanks to the stand they had there.

Welcome onboard, always love to hear newcomers finding us thru a convention appearance. Hope to say Hello to you too

Marathon

Finally went ahead and got my weekend pass. I just have one suggestion, if the CGS guys have any 'pull' with the organisers, can they get some chairs or benches placed in the area behind artist's alley? Last year there was a big empty space which could have been used as a rest area. My feet will definitely appreciate it.

John_Steed

@Marathon I take it that your alias is not referring to your stamina..... :P

<:-P

monkey010101

I agree with @Marathon. The space was a bit wasted and it would be nice to have had a break out area.

monkey010101

Will definitely pop over and say hello @JamieD

brydeemer

Marathon said:

Finally went ahead and got my weekend pass. I just have one suggestion, if the CGS guys have any 'pull' with the organisers, can they get some chairs or benches placed in the area behind artist's alley? Last year there was a big empty space which could have been used as a rest area. My feet will definitely appreciate it.

As a person who has attended countless conventions, I hear you on this.

There are two things to consider:

1) Chairs at the convention center are outrageously expensive. Renting extras so that people can take a load off just isn't in the budget. Honestly, it's not even remotely possible. You have no idea how much that stuff costs.

2) This year the show floor will be even bigger and filled with many more booths and artists. There won't be an empty space. This is bad for sitting, but great for getting more for your money.

Bry

luke52

brydeemer said:

Marathon said:

Finally went ahead and got my weekend pass. I just have one suggestion, if the CGS guys have any 'pull' with the organisers, can they get some chairs or benches placed in the area behind artist's alley? Last year there was a big empty space which could have been used as a rest area. My feet will definitely appreciate it.

As a person who has attended countless conventions, I hear you on this.

There are two things to consider:

1) Chairs at the convention center are outrageously expensive. Renting extras so that people can take a load off just isn't in the budget. Honestly, it's not even remotely possible. You have no idea how much that stuff costs.

2) This year the show floor will be even bigger and filled with many more booths and artists. There won't be an empty space. This is bad for sitting, but great for getting more for your money.

Bry

That's good to hear. The more artists/booths the better. I can't wait for this. It's gonna be my first con and I have a feeling I'm going to love it!