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
Thanks for explaining the ins and outs, and if it means more stuff and more guests, my feet will understand. :D
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!
You so will, it is a great con, run by real fans of he medium
I'm always surprised by the fervor over J. Scott Campbell. He's really not that good, right?
Bry
I'm not usually a fan of that early image era style of art (I can give or take Jim Lee) but there's something about the cartoony style Campbell has I've always liked.
Never went to con until last years London Super Comic Con - only went because of CGS presence. Was great. Never been to a panel so it's only fitting that I attend a CGS panel for my first one. :)
I haven't caught up with the latest episodes yet, so have Bryan and Pants mentioned their itinerary yet? Has Peter confirmed his possible appearance as well?
Correct! Not in the cards this year. Although I had the time, my teaching schedule this year falls on days around the weekend - which means I would've missed almost three classes. So it was a no for this year.
Looking forward to seeing you all there. I'll be the guy looking awkward by himself - if you see a guy with a Death's Head (the original model, yes?) tshirt on, come up and say hi!
On a slight tangent, I just grabbed my Batman: Death and the Maidens trade off the shelf for Klaus Janson to sign... and just saw it's already been signed by Greg Rucka! Weird, since I've never met him. I can only assume I bought it off Ebay and forgot about the signature. 8-}
On a slight tangent, I just grabbed my Batman: Death and the Maidens trade off the shelf for Klaus Janson to sign... and just saw it's already been signed by Greg Rucka! Weird, since I've never met him. I can only assume I bought it off Ebay and forgot about the signature. 8-}
I had a similar experience years ago at a SDCC. I was manning the table while my boss and friend was off exploring the other exhibits, and when he came back, he gave me a copy of the first volume of The Simpsons trade collections. (It was brand new at the time.) I thanked him and set it aside; I already had the comics and wasn't particularly interested in the trade, especially as there were no extras attached to it. Still, a free book is a free book. I thumbed through it, and when I got home I put it on the shelf. A few years later I pulled it down to read it -- by that time, the original comics were buried in the boxes and I was looking for a quick read -- and was startled to find that there was an inscription on the inside front cover: a personal salutations from Matt Groening, complete with a sketch of Bart Simpson. Done in gold ink. For some reason, my friend had forgotten to tell me about it, figuring I was going to find it while we were still at the con and he could savor my expression at the surprise. Why I never saw the inscription to begin with is beyond me.
Great first day. Got a fantastic John McRea sketch of a Mars Attacks martian (£20 an absolute bargain), a bunch of small press prints and sketches, a load of signatures and best of all a Mark Buckingham sketch of some Fables goblins. Tomorrow, hopefully, I'll have sketches by JK Woodwood, Brian Bolland and Kevin Maguire to pick up. The three guys walking around dressed as Judges looked fantastic as well. Hopefully see some of you in The Fox later.
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J Scott Campbell - Critically acclaimed co-creator of Gen 13 and creator of Danger Girl
Simone Bianchi - Artist on Wolverine, and known for numerous Marvel and DC books
Lee Bermejo - Before Watchmen Rorschach artist, also known for Daredevil & Joker
Brian Bolland - Living legend, Batman: The Killing Joke artist, Judge Dredd & many more
Yildiray Cinar - Known for Legion of Superheroes, Fury of Firestorm & currently on Earth 2 as part of the DC 52
Gabriele Dell’Otto - Painter/Artist on Marvel’s Secret War and Marvel’s Annihilation
David Finch - Famed illustrator on Batman: The Dark Knight, Cyberforce with Top Cow and others
David Mack - Artist and Writer on Kabuki & Daredevil: End of Days. JLA and Alias cover artist
Bill Sienkewicz - Award winning artist, Electra: Assassin, Stray Toasters, New Mutants, and many more
Chrissie Zullo - Up and coming Artist on Madam Xanadu & cover artist for Cindrella: From Fabletown with Love
Bry
Intriguing
http://www.londonsupercomicconvention.com/events-schedule/
Peter mentioned on his February 12th episode of The Daily Rios that he won't be attending.
See you at the fox if not before