dudeman5000
06-21-2008, 03:48 AM
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Heroes Con 08! I got in about 1:30 and got in the professional line for my VIP pass (wrongline Dudeman!). The pleasant gal working that line asked me what she would know me from-I replied with an outstanding rendition on YouTube of Rick James "Superfreak" on carnival cruise lines eastern Carribean cruise "2005". It really was incredible! She then informed me that perhaps I was in the wrong line! Oh well!
What impressed me right off of the bat was the intimate and friendly atmosphere of HeroesCon. I went straight into artist's alley looking for Roy Thomas (Saturday only-I should have learned to read the event schedule :pullhair: ) I ran into Daniel Way who I knew from the past as we both shopped at Atlantis Comics/Atlantic Beach Book Mart in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina.
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Dan was as awesome as I remember and we had a great conversation. This writer is a top notch guy!
I stopped by HotFlipz and found Jeff nowhere to be found and I just had missed Sterling.
I grabbed a beer because they sold it (beer break-hooray!) and headed back into the fray.
I ran into Rick Remender of Fear Agent and End League fame. Rick was hilarious and friendly anbd signed a Fear Agent for me. Some clown dressed up as the Joker tried to ruin the photo. I did not want to spill my beer so my wife took care of it. Hilarious and Youtube bound!
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I stopped to speak with Adam Hughes and he was his typical self and did not have time for me. He told my wife that people camp out to see him-great people skills. I am officially no longer fan!
I spoke with Michael Golden for about 15 minutes and found him to be personable and inviting. I have read the whole "virue" thread and I was impressed at the man and the artist. he was obviously busy but took the time to speak with both my wife and I at length. Go Micronauts!
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Grabbed the new HeroesCon 08 t-shirt with Iron Man on it-pretty sweet!
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As I was waiting for Mark Waid (Only 5 minutes!) I spoke with Dan Didio and Jimmy Palmiotti. Dan remembered me as the "crazy" Marine and told me he kept the challenge coin I gave him on his desk next to his computer. Jimmy was awesome as always and I enjoyed shooting the breeze with them at the newsarama booth.
If you've ever spoken with Mark Waid, you know this guy is polite and smart as all get out.
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From the buzz I gathered not alot of buying going on, however a rather large crowd. I dropped a chunk of change at Motor City Comics and Crazy Ed's (How awesome is crazy Ed huh?)
I stopped by the CGC booth and spoke with with Gemma. No BS here, I do business with CGC because of the personal service I receive and great customer care. Gemma welcomed me home after being deployed and remembered my wife from speaking with her through e-mail. To me-that meant everything and I am a CGC for life!
My one regret today is that I did not meet any fellow boardies or corralers, however the beer flowed ($3.50 a pop!) and my hopes are that tomorrow is the day I meet my fellow board members.
HeroesCon so far has continued the tradition of family friendly and as close to the creator atmosphere as I have found. Great day today and I am sure tommorrow will rock as well!
From HeroesCon day one-the Dudeman is out!
:)Chris
Heroes Con 08! I got in about 1:30 and got in the professional line for my VIP pass (wrongline Dudeman!). The pleasant gal working that line asked me what she would know me from-I replied with an outstanding rendition on YouTube of Rick James "Superfreak" on carnival cruise lines eastern Carribean cruise "2005". It really was incredible! She then informed me that perhaps I was in the wrong line! Oh well!
What impressed me right off of the bat was the intimate and friendly atmosphere of HeroesCon. I went straight into artist's alley looking for Roy Thomas (Saturday only-I should have learned to read the event schedule :pullhair: ) I ran into Daniel Way who I knew from the past as we both shopped at Atlantis Comics/Atlantic Beach Book Mart in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/dudeman5000_album/DSCN0582.jpg
Dan was as awesome as I remember and we had a great conversation. This writer is a top notch guy!
I stopped by HotFlipz and found Jeff nowhere to be found and I just had missed Sterling.
I grabbed a beer because they sold it (beer break-hooray!) and headed back into the fray.
I ran into Rick Remender of Fear Agent and End League fame. Rick was hilarious and friendly anbd signed a Fear Agent for me. Some clown dressed up as the Joker tried to ruin the photo. I did not want to spill my beer so my wife took care of it. Hilarious and Youtube bound!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/dudeman5000_album/DSCN0584.jpg
I stopped to speak with Adam Hughes and he was his typical self and did not have time for me. He told my wife that people camp out to see him-great people skills. I am officially no longer fan!
I spoke with Michael Golden for about 15 minutes and found him to be personable and inviting. I have read the whole "virue" thread and I was impressed at the man and the artist. he was obviously busy but took the time to speak with both my wife and I at length. Go Micronauts!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/dudeman5000_album/DSCN0585.jpg
Grabbed the new HeroesCon 08 t-shirt with Iron Man on it-pretty sweet!
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/dudeman5000_album/DSCN0588.jpg
As I was waiting for Mark Waid (Only 5 minutes!) I spoke with Dan Didio and Jimmy Palmiotti. Dan remembered me as the "crazy" Marine and told me he kept the challenge coin I gave him on his desk next to his computer. Jimmy was awesome as always and I enjoyed shooting the breeze with them at the newsarama booth.
If you've ever spoken with Mark Waid, you know this guy is polite and smart as all get out.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/dudeman5000_album/DSCN0583.jpg
From the buzz I gathered not alot of buying going on, however a rather large crowd. I dropped a chunk of change at Motor City Comics and Crazy Ed's (How awesome is crazy Ed huh?)
I stopped by the CGC booth and spoke with with Gemma. No BS here, I do business with CGC because of the personal service I receive and great customer care. Gemma welcomed me home after being deployed and remembered my wife from speaking with her through e-mail. To me-that meant everything and I am a CGC for life!
My one regret today is that I did not meet any fellow boardies or corralers, however the beer flowed ($3.50 a pop!) and my hopes are that tomorrow is the day I meet my fellow board members.
HeroesCon so far has continued the tradition of family friendly and as close to the creator atmosphere as I have found. Great day today and I am sure tommorrow will rock as well!
From HeroesCon day one-the Dudeman is out!
:)Chris