Late-Breaking Comic-Con Post

Cartoon Vader, originally uploaded by kardinalsin.

Ah yes. Comic-con. That bastion of nerd mayhem and geek mania. It's inevitable that I make it here every year, given that I'm of a deep nerd pedigree. Let me count the ways. Comics, check. Genre films, check. Science fiction, check. Vinyl toys, check. No wife in tow this year, I took the trip with a few good friends of mine for one day only, the last day. What did we encounter?

* Mr. Cameron Stewart, a fine gentleman and accomplished illustrator of my favorite Vertigo work of the last year, "The Other Side."
* A broken Clairvoyant Cat at the Adult Swim booth. Unfortunately, I never got to see the darn thing in action.
* The cast of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia showing the first episode of the new season during their panel.
* Giant Bart Simpson and Homer Simpson statues.
A slightly overweight Biker Scout.
* Becky Cloonan, Vasilis Lolos, and Fabio Moon. Missing was a one Mr. Gabriel Ba. These illustrators are now Eisner Award winners and comickers of high caliber. Inspirations, really.
* A helpful group of sales reps at the Munky King booth. Great toys, but I've been holding back on the vinyl purchases for a while now.
* A massive Capcom display of Street Fighter IV goodness. Oh, and the Street Fighter tribute book. An excellent catch.
*Bill's friend Alex at the Sideshow Booth. Said, "Hi." in the middle of the mayhem and chatted long enough before being swallowed by the mob.
* A giant crowd of collectors and enthusiasts.

Not much else really as we spent the abbreviated day scrambling to see all we could see, which for me wasn't much since most of the artists headed home after Saturday or were limited in their appearances. Oh, and some of the exclusive stuff I wanted to buy was sold out.

Regardless, it was a fun time. I always enjoy taking the train down there, but I would recommend not leaving San Diego that Sunday via train. It was almost standing room only and I was lucky to have a seat. Next year will be better planned, I anticipate. Shoot, I should be buying my tickets already!