Who's going to Comic-Con 2006?

Atomic Bear · Jul 2, 2006

Who's going? I am.

I will be wondering the floor as a pro, or you can purchase books and art from me at booth E-11 (thats the Cartoon Art Museum).

If your in San Diego this month, don't be shy, come on bye.

Anyone else going?

Snitchcat · Jul 2, 2006

Not this year. I hope to get to it at some point, but realistically, it's a few years away right now.

I'm waiting for the book and manga fairs that are coming up, soon.

Atomic Bear · Jul 3, 2006

Snitchcat said:
Not this year. I hope to get to it at some point, but realistically, it's a few years away right now.

I'm waiting for the book and manga fairs that are coming up, soon.

Sounds good.

I have been hearing the ALA (Librarians) is where a lot is going on. They are just starting to embrace graphic novels.

RedWombat · Jul 3, 2006

I wanted to go--my comic's up for an Eisner!--but the Pope couldn't get a hotel room in San Diego at this late date, and even though people would let me crash on their couches, the plane tickets are prohibitive.

On the other hand, I just finished two cons in rapid succession, and there's not an ounce of extrovert left in my entire body, so it's probably for the best.

Atomic Bear · Jul 3, 2006

UrsulaV said:
I wanted to go--my comic's up for an Eisner!--but the Pope couldn't get a hotel room in San Diego at this late date, and even though people would let me crash on their couches, the plane tickets are prohibitive.

On the other hand, I just finished two cons in rapid succession, and there's not an ounce of extrovert left in my entire body, so it's probably for the best.

Wow, and Eisner. That is awesome. What category are you in.

If you ever go to SD, the Hostel is very nice, and I always meet amazing art staying there.

RedWombat · Jul 4, 2006

I'm Ursula Vernon of "Digger" under "Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition."

I have very little chance of winning--some of the others in the category are alarmingly talented--but for once it really is an honor just to be nominated!

Snitchcat · Jul 7, 2006

Atomic Bear said:
Sounds good.

I have been hearing the ALA (Librarians) is where a lot is going on. They are just starting to embrace graphic novels.

I've heard the same, too. But I can only comment on the libraries here -- I've not seen many graphic novels for loan, but I've not looked very hard since any graphic novels here are usually sold, not loaned.

The book and manga fairs coming up are some of the biggest expos in Hong Kong. They attract tens of thousands each year -- customers, trade partners and businesses.

Both last five days each. And particularly for the book fair, you see people towing suitcases -- sometimes the hand-carry size, occasionally something larger.

Signings also go on at both expos. (The manga one is way more fun in this respect, since Cosplay is also a huge part of it.)

I'm looking forward to both. (^_^)

clara bow · Jul 7, 2006

My husband and I are going, so I will look for your booth! We'll have our four month old daughter in tow (gulp). If for some reason we don't have a chance to see you, have fun, though, and many happy sales!

Me, I'm looking forward to the SNAKES ON A PLANE presentation in Hall H. hee hee.

Atomic Bear · Jul 7, 2006

clara bow said:
My husband and I are going, so I will look for your booth! We'll have our four month old daughter in tow (gulp). If for some reason we don't have a chance to see you, have fun, though, and many happy sales!

Me, I'm looking forward to the SNAKES ON A PLANE presentation in Hall H. hee hee.

Snakes, yikes.

I usually don't make it to many panels since I am always "on stage." But please come to our little back corner of the hall.

RedWombat · Jul 7, 2006

And having just said I won't be going to Comicon, suddenly my agent is flying me out there! Yikes!

Now I have to find a floor to crash on...

Anyway, I have no idea where I'll be, but I'll be there!

Atomic Bear · Jul 7, 2006

UrsulaV said:
And having just said I won't be going to Comicon, suddenly my agent is flying me out there! Yikes!

Now I have to find a floor to crash on...

Anyway, I have no idea where I'll be, but I'll be there!

As long as it isn't the Pickwick hotel. Yikes! Not a happy fun place to be staying.

I am at the Hostel, it's always fun.

Atomic Bear · Jul 7, 2006

UrsulaV said:
And having just said I won't be going to Comicon, suddenly my agent is flying me out there! Yikes!

Now I have to find a floor to crash on...

Anyway, I have no idea where I'll be, but I'll be there!

As long as it isn't the Pickwick hotel. Yikes! Not a happy fun place to be staying.

I am at the Hostel, it's always fun.

clara bow · Jul 8, 2006

UrsulaV said:
And having just said I won't be going to Comicon, suddenly my agent is flying me out there! Yikes!

Now I have to find a floor to crash on...

Anyway, I have no idea where I'll be, but I'll be there!

Will you be promoting anything?

RedWombat · Jul 8, 2006

clara bow said:
Will you be promoting anything?

I...don't really know! My comic's for sale at the Sofawolf Press table, so I may be lurking around there, but since this is very last minute, I don't have a table of my own or anything, but I don't know if my agent has any plans, either...

Atomic Bear · Jul 12, 2006

UrsulaV said:
I...don't really know! My comic's for sale at the Sofawolf Press table, so I may be lurking around there, but since this is very last minute, I don't have a table of my own or anything, but I don't know if my agent has any plans, either...

The con in only a week away! Yikes.

Pomegranate · Jul 12, 2006

I've been going to comic-con for years. (My husband used to shoot their commercials back in the day.) It's gotten incredibly huge and overwhelming. Last year I think there were 60k people attending and lines around the block. My husband is going, but I'm still on the fence. Here's some advice:

Bring water and pocket snacks. The convention center concessions are ridiculously expensive.

Wear comfortable shoes (and maybe some elbow pads). The con takes up the entire convention center. The dealers room is the WHOLE bottom floor.

Give yourself lots of time to get from place to place.

Be sure to leave the convention center and go into the Gaslamp district for at least one meal. There are a ton of wonderful restaurants crammed into just a few city blocks.

Parking is horrible during the con. Take public transportation when possible. The trolley has a stop just across the street from the convention center. (I park for free at old town and take the trolley in.)

There is a sort of mezzanine with a big plate glass window that looks down on the dealers room (North-west side I think?). There are some concession stands and tables there. It is the absolute best place to take a break from the throng and people-watch.

Have fun! If I go, I'll look up your booths.

And Ursula...congratulations on your nomination!

Atomic Bear · Jul 14, 2006

more tips.

Pomegranate said:
I've been going to comic-con for years. (My husband used to shoot their commercials back in the day.) It's gotten incredibly huge and overwhelming. Last year I think there were 60k people attending and lines around the block. My husband is going, but I'm still on the fence. Here's some advice:

Bring water and pocket snacks. The convention center concessions are ridiculously expensive.

Wear comfortable shoes (and maybe some elbow pads). The con takes up the entire convention center. The dealers room is the WHOLE bottom floor.

Give yourself lots of time to get from place to place.

Be sure to leave the convention center and go into the Gaslamp district for at least one meal. There are a ton of wonderful restaurants crammed into just a few city blocks.

Parking is horrible during the con. Take public transportation when possible. The trolley has a stop just across the street from the convention center. (I park for free at old town and take the trolley in.)

There is a sort of mezzanine with a big plate glass window that looks down on the dealers room (North-west side I think?). There are some concession stands and tables there. It is the absolute best place to take a break from the throng and people-watch.

Have fun! If I go, I'll look up your booths.

And Ursula...congratulations on your nomination!

Great advise. Last year there was about 12000 folks in the hall over 5 days. This year should be more.

I have gone about 3 times before and this is what I found.

- Go to Ralphs (walking distance to the hall) and get a nice sandwich or make one at home DO NOT BUY CONVENTION FOOD

- if your a pro, get a pro badge. You don't have to wait in the super line. I know folks that waited in line for an hour, after the hall opened to get it. Pro's get in 15 min earlier and of course being an exhibitor rocks.

- The Atrium where the free-be table (up stairs) is a better place to meet.

- on busy days, don't try to cross the hall. Exit into the lobby and walk down and re-enter. Trust me, the crowd gets nasty on Fri-Saturday and just trying to make it past the Star Wars fans is enough to make you faint.

- When it's busy it is a good time to retreat to the back areas of the hall, away from the buzz booths. Small press is where some of the great new stuff is, and check out artist alley too.

clara bow · Jul 15, 2006

My head is spinning...in a good way

I'm going through the Saturday schedule to pick out panels to attend. There are so many great author panels I almost can't stand it! George R.R. Martin, Peter S. Beagle, Naomi Novik, discussions about urban fantasy and fantasy in general, spotlights on authors...this is just too exciting for words, ha ha!!!!

Deity bless Mysterious Galaxy bookstore, whose owner facilitates the panels. I hope they carry one of my (future) books some day. Could you imagine being an author doing one of these discussions at Comic-Con? Hot diggity!

Snitchcat · Jul 15, 2006

clara bow said:
I'm going through the Saturday schedule to pick out panels to attend.

Yes, yes. Make me jealous, why don't you? =^P It'll be 2009 before I even think of attending Comic-Con!

Will you all be posting a report (with pics!) about the con? Would love to read about it from different POVs.

TsukiRyoko · Jul 16, 2006

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i sooooooo wanted to go but i'm not able. shame really, i had some awesome cosplay i wanted to try out...

Atomic Bear · Jul 16, 2006

Snitchcat said:
Yes, yes. Make me jealous, why don't you? =^P It'll be 2009 before I even think of attending Comic-Con!

Will you all be posting a report (with pics!) about the con? Would love to read about it from different POVs.

I will post photos on my blog, but maybe not till I get back and the end of the month. I will try to post just text during the con.

http://www.atomicbearpress.com/comics/log/

PrettySpecialGal · Jul 17, 2006

My hubby and I were in SD last week for a friend's wedding. We missed ComicCon by a WEEK! DARNIT! So, basically, we got to see lots of publicity posters...
Oh, well- maybe next year...

E.G. Gammon · Jul 19, 2006

Here's a recent article (and Comic-Con's official link) that gives descriptions (if you didn't know already) of who and what's going to be there:

http://entertainment.tv.yahoo.com/entnews/va/20060719/115329507600.html

http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci06_prog_sun.php

I wish I could go, but I'm broke, living on the east coast. I hope everyone who goes has fun!

Pomegranate · Jul 24, 2006

So, who went? How did you like it? (I passed on it this year. Too hot, too crowded.)

One of my co-workers has volunteered in registration for 11 years. She said there were about 19k people there on Wednesday's preview night (open to pros & 4-day pre-reg only). They don't have the full count for this year yet, but last year she said there were 120k attendees.

My DH went on Friday. He got his badge quickly but said the dealer's room was wall-to-wall people. He left after a couple of hours.

I suspect comic-con has become a victim of its own popularity.

billythrilly7th · Jul 24, 2006

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