Sunday, September 30, 2012

CON JOB

Wanted to let you know that I'll be at the ever-growing New York Comic Con for one day only—Saturday, October 13th—taking part in the IDW panel to promote my upcoming mini-series The Adventures of Augusta Wind.  I won't have a table at the convention—I'll just be wandering the floor in goggle-eyed wonder like everyone else—but if you catch me after the panel I'll be happy to say hello and sign any books you've got.  (Within reason, of course!)  I haven't been to NYCC for three or four years and I hear that it's mushroomed to near-San Diego proportions. Should be a madhouse (especially to a somewhat crowd-phobic soul like me)...and a lot of fun.

If you're looking for a more intimate convention experience, you might try the Albany Comic Book Show on November 11th.  It's a one-day affair, packed with fans and pros, but nowhere near the numbers you'll find at NYCC or SDCC.  The Albany Con allows for a fun, intimate give-and-take between those of us who write and draw comics and the folks who read and appreciate our work.  I'll be taking part in a panel there, too:  a discussion of fantasy world-building with Ron Marz and David Rodriguez.  The rest of the time I'll be at my table, signing comics and chatting with anyone who's in the mood.  It's a terrific day and, if you're within driving distance of Albany, one I suspect you'll enjoy.

5 comments:

  1. A fantasy world building panel sounds great!

    I prefer mine with a crunchy outside and a creamy center.

    --Galactus

    P.S. If I'm not written by DeMatteis/Giffen soon, I'm afraid I'll be forced to go all Mayan Calendar Misinterpretation on your planet.

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  2. Thanks for checking in, Galactus. I know you have an incredibly busy schedule. As for a GIffen-DeMatteis story about you...I don't see that happening in the near future. But please don't eat, Earth. All things come to he who waits, as we say on this planet.

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    1. Well, I suppose I could satiate my hunger with one of those planets DC isn't using right now.

      Preferably one without a Batman...

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  3. I hear the New York Con is a monster! Personally, I'm intimidated by the Dallas con, and it doesn't even approach that level. I'm not a big fan of crowds myself.

    When does Augusta Wind come out, JMD? Look forward to reading it with the kids.

    --David Walton

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    1. It IS overwhelming, David, which is why just zapping in and out for a day is a great strategy. On the other hand, I get to see lots of friends in the business that I rarely see (for instance both Keith Giffen and Kevin Maguire will be there), so that's always fun.

      THE ADVENTURES OF AUGUSTA WIND comes out in November. I just proofed the first issue today and, if I must say so myself, it looks great!

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