Dragon Con, Aug. 29th to Sept. 1st, 2008

[fulltimer56]

Any one going to Dragon Con this year other than me? I will be staying at the Marriott Marquis this year but only because I'm going to have paying roommates! I'm really looking forward to the weekend. I wish that a few of my favorite comic artist/writers was going to be there like Wendy Pini, George Perez, Marv Wolfman & Mike Grell just to name a few!! :) Oh Well, can have everything in life now can we!!

Here is a short list of comic folks that will be there this year. Of course they are always adding to it up to the day before the Con.

Pete Abrams (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=73)

Eric Basaldua (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1828)

Christian Alexander Beranek (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1669)

Gina Biggs (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1758)

Mark Brooks (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1587)

Bob Burden (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=231)

Erik S Burnham (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1813)

James Burns (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=941)

Pat Carlucci (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1835)

Peter David (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=4)
His wife Kathleen O'Shea David (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=368) will also be there.

Tony DiGerolamo (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=396)

Danny Donovan (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1877)

G.W. Fisher (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=469)

Stephanie Gladden (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=527)

Cully Hamner (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=587)

Joe Jusko (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1800)

Rich Larson (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=757)

Joseph Michael Linsner (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=9)

Todd Livingston (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=784)

Marrus (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=55)

Nathan Massengill (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=836)

Charles D. Moisant (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1678)

Dean Motter (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=929)

Bobby Nash (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=943)

Ingrid Neilson (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=947)

Buzz Parker (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1825)

Eric Powell (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=13)

Don Rosa (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1555)

Steve Rude (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1799)

Stephen H Segal (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1812)

Tony Shasteen (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1597)

Mike Shoemaker (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1161)

Brian Stelfreeze (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1234)

Jonathan Tarbox (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1687)

Sean Taylor (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1277)

Mark Texeira (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1516)

Greg Theakston (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1280)

Doug Wagner (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1596)

Bernie Wrightson (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1417)
I might even take a few of my Swamp Thing comics and get him to sign them for ME!

Linda

[jordanscott]

A great guest list for this.

Dragon and Gen con are two cons I'd really love to attend sometime.

[fulltimer56]

A great guest list for this.

Dragon and Gen con are two cons I'd really love to attend sometime.

Oh that is just the comic folks, that's not counting the other guests. I believe they have over 300 listed right now with more being added, more than likely!!

I'm really looking forward to this year too.

Linda

[jordanscott]

Oh that is just the comic folks, that's not counting the other guests. I believe they have over 300 listed right now with more being added, more than likely!!

I'm really looking forward to this year too.

Linda

Yah, I was looking at the full guest list including the TV and movie folks.

Is there a show that Lou Ferrigno doesn't attend?

Would love to put together a pic of Sackhoff/Staite/Baccarin and have them all auto it. If they're allowing your own stuff to be autoed, that is.

Being an old school gamer I tend more towards the game heavy cons moreso than just the comics, though.

A couple years after I moved to MN they moved GenCon to Indy! doh!

My brother in law qualified for the Heroclix nationals (or whatever level) at GenCon this year and asked me if I wanted to go with him. Sorely tempted to see if I can still get passes but it's a bit late.

[razorz000]

Linda,

Hope you have fun at the show & that is a nice line of people to get books signed by..

[pasnat54]

Linda! Is Morena Baccarin really going to be there? I would do anything, including send you a copy of the ComicCon San Diego program guide, to get her autograph on a picture. If there's anything you can do...

[marvelguy]

I see that Wrightson, Jusko and Stelfreeze will be there. They are great at their stuff. Looks like a fun con to go to.

[Nat 20]

I will not be heading down to DragonCon this year.:( I had TO MUCH fun down there the last couple years. I needed a year off. For those of you who have never gone to DragonCon, you simply must go. And get a room nearby as well. It really should be simply called PartyCon. Everyone is in costume and everyone is having a blast. Its really quite a good time. Raves and dances, drum circles, costume contests, movies, panels and signings, role playing, concerts, private parties, even pro wrestling.... just 4 days of cool stuff everywhere. Oh ya and some comic books too!

[Quato]

I quit going when the parking lots around the hotel started gouging participants or illegally booting vehicles and trying to hold your vehicle for ransom. Dragon Con management seems to think their unacceptable parking situation is my problem. I've decided that it'll be their problem from now on. I'll keep my money and stay home.

Q

[fulltimer56]

Linda! Is Morena Baccarin really going to be there? I would do anything, including send you a copy of the ComicCon San Diego program guide, to get her autograph on a picture. If there's anything you can do...

Hi pasnat,

It looks like it! If I can get in line and don't have to wait four hours I'll see about getting you a pic of her with her "John Hancock" on it!! Do you want me to have her personalize (sp) it for you too? ;)

Linda

[fulltimer56]

BTW to help everyone see who all is going to be there, here is the whole list as of today:

http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guests_list.php

Linda

[razorz000]

Linda

Does Wendy Pini do other con's besides San Diego ??

I'd like to meet her and see if she'd do a sketch for me, that would be down right COOL !!!!!

[fulltimer56]

Linda

Does Wendy Pini do other con's besides San Diego ??

I'd like to meet her and see if she'd do a sketch for me, that would be down right COOL !!!!!


I don't know, razorz! I know that Richard has done Dragon Con once but I'm not sure about Wendy! But you are so right, I would LOVE a sketch by her!! Way COOL!!

Linda

[razorz000]

I think a sketch by Wendy is a must have for any elfquest fan or fan of OA !!!

[fulltimer56]

I think a sketch by Wendy is a must have for any elfquest fan or fan of OA !!!

You are so right, razorz!! #woohoo#

[fulltimer56]

Here are a few more that have been added just this week:

Scott Allie (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1591)
Scott Allie writes and edits comics and prose for Dark Horse Comics and Glimmer Train Press and other publishers. His latest work is the comics series Solomon Kane.

Tom Biondolillo (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=165)
An current fantasy digital painter and illustrator, Tom has worked for companies such as WOTC, FASA, AEG,Steve Jackson Games, GT Interactive, Dark Horse, Caliber, etc. where he's painted, illustrated, inked, pencilled, written, and designed. Recently working on White Wolf's many lines, from Vampire VTES cards to Mage and Scion.

Tommy Castillo (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=266)
Tommy Castillo, Batman Detective, Toetags with George Romero, Warhammer, Tales From the Crypt, Alice in Wonderland, King Kong, Paramount Pictures. His diverse painting styles, insane line work have defined him as one of today’s greatest and most sought after artist in the field of comics, film and fine art.

Dave Cook (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=319)
Dave Cook is a local artist, illustrator and graphic designer. He is also the creator of Splatter Comix. This retro horror magazine features gory thrills, sly humor and “a bucket of blood in every issue - guaranteed.” The title has been picked up by Diamond Distributors and the first brain-crushing issue will be splattering stores in early October.

Tom Feister (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1618)
Tom inks WildStorm's Ex-Machina and Marvel's Iron Man. He has been a member of Jolly Roger Studio since 2001.

Tom Fleming (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=473)
Featured as a cover artist for Marvel Comics, DC comics, White-Wolf Pub, Vampirella, Heavy Metal Magazine, and many more. Tom has also done work for World of Warcraft, Magic the Gathering, Fox Atomic, and major movies and TV shows. Nominated for a Chesley Award last year for his work "Spring".

Bill Holbrook (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=50)
Bill Holbrook has been an internationally syndicated comic strip artist since 1984 and a pioneering webcomic creator. His three daily strips, Kevin & Kell, On the Fastrack and Safe Havens are seen by miilions of readers worldwide.

Georges Jeanty (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=686)
With such titles as Bishop the Last X-Man, Gambit, Weapon X and Deadpool for Marvel and Superman, Superboy, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern for DC in his portfolio, This Miami native who now calls Atlanta home has acumulated an impressive run in comics.

Laura Martin (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1751)
Laura Martin is a colorist. She is currently the colorist on Astonishing X-Men, and Thor. She will be coloring Adam Hughes on All Star Wonder Woman and Cully Hamner on Black Lightning, and has colored Ultimates, Authority Planetary, and Ruse (just to name a few). She's won multiple awards for her work as a colorist including the Eisner, Harvey, Eagle, Squidy, and Wizard Fan Awards.

Andy Price (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1638)
Andy Price is a penciler, inker, painter, and all-around slave to his art table. Currently in the works on a book for Image, he has also recently appeared in Image's Negative Burn and SLG Publishing's Disney's Haunted Mansion. In the past, he has worked for various advertising, comic, and gaming companies, including Innovation Comic's Quantum Leap, based on the TV series.

Andy Runton (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1637)
Andy is the creator of the breakout all-ages series of graphic novels, Owly, starring a little owl who's always searching for new friends. Relying on a mixture of symbols and expressions to tell his silent stories, Runton's heartwarming style has made him a favorite of both fans and critics alike.

SLGallant (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1915)
SLGallant's work can be seen in IDW's Mack Bolan, Titan's Torchwood and Dreamworks Tales: Shrek/Bee Movie. Previously he worked on Marvel Adventures: The Avengers, Dark Horse's adaptations of Cross and Jonny Quest, DC's Showcase, and Eric Powell's: the Goon.

Kevin Stokes (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1711)
Kevin Stokes is the artist of Image Comics' Shut Up and Die and the upcoming Desperado series, Extinction.

Wayne Vansant (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1318)
For more than 20 years a writer and artist of historically accurate comic books & graphic novels about historical and military subjects. Primary artist for Marvels The 'Nam for over five years.

Dexter Vines (http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=1325)
Atlanta native and 13 year comics vet Dexter has inked them all and at most companies in the biz. Dex is part of that other Atlanta Studio, Studio Revolver so stop by the booth and say hi. Current projects include Wolverine "Old Man Logan"and The Hulk for Marvel Comics.

Like I said this is looking like a GREAT year!!

Linda

[fulltimer56]

We have less than 30 days until the con!! #woohoo#

Here is the link to the Guests that will be at Dragon Con this year. There are over 400 listed as of today and must likely will have more added before it starts!!

http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guests_list.php

It is really looking like this year is going to be SUPER GREAT!!

I hope some of y'all will be able to make it this year and if you do please let me know and we can have a meet-up!!

Linda

[razorz000]

P.M sent

[fulltimer56]

Only a couple, three days until Dragon Con. I have already started packing my bag and getting my stuff together!!

Anyone else going??

Linda

[habib]

Only a couple, three days until Dragon Con. I have already started packing my bag and getting my stuff together!!

Anyone else going??

Linda

Have fun Linda!!

Keep us updated on the festivities!!!

[razorz000]

Ya LINDA -lot & lots of pictures..Make it seem like where all there with you...:D

Have fun & enjoy ..

[fulltimer56]

I will be leaving tomorrow morning to go to Atlanta to check into our hotel!! I don't know if I'll be able to get online any this weekend but if I can I will be posting pics each night (late)!

Later Gator,
Linda