Comments on: Greg’s long day at the San Diego comic book convention, at which he manages to avoid getting punched in the nose (with bonus Warren Ellis goodness!) http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/ Comic Book Resources Presents... Comics Should Be Good! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:04:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Apodaca http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-147026 Apodaca Fri, 03 Aug 2007 01:30:18 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-147026 <blockquote>Man, them’s fightin’ words, Dan!</blockquote> Please. Coldplay fans are more intimidating.

Man, them’s fightin’ words, Dan!

Please. Coldplay fans are more intimidating.

]]> By: Aaron Kashtan http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146685 Aaron Kashtan Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:51:12 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146685 I don't know about Golden Age comics, but whenever I attend Comic-Con, I always find lots of good deals on reading copies of Silver Age comics. I don’t know about Golden Age comics, but whenever I attend Comic-Con, I always find lots of good deals on reading copies of Silver Age comics.

]]> By: Kelson http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146352 Kelson Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:08:45 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146352 Wow... that's got to be the most detailed con report I've ever seen! (And thanks for the kind words on my coverage. After a while I felt like I was just repeating "ugh... tired. crowded." over and over again.) On the subject of Silver and Golden Age books, I'm actually <em>looking</em> for Golden Age material (<i>Flash</i>, of course) and I <strong>still</strong> end up passing a lot of it by at cons. Why? Because I'm looking for readers' copies. For the same reason John brought up, dealers attending cons mainly bring their high-end stock and leave the cheap, battered copies at home. I've picked up quite a few Golden Age Flash books since I started looking... and not one of them at a convention. Wow… that’s got to be the most detailed con report I’ve ever seen! (And thanks for the kind words on my coverage. After a while I felt like I was just repeating “ugh… tired. crowded.” over and over again.)

On the subject of Silver and Golden Age books, I’m actually looking for Golden Age material (Flash, of course) and I still end up passing a lot of it by at cons. Why? Because I’m looking for readers’ copies. For the same reason John brought up, dealers attending cons mainly bring their high-end stock and leave the cheap, battered copies at home.

I’ve picked up quite a few Golden Age Flash books since I started looking… and not one of them at a convention.

]]> By: Jason Copland http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146306 Jason Copland Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:33:27 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146306 Ha! Thanks for the kind words, Greg! Now back to the drawing table.... and to some Marillion! Ha! Thanks for the kind words, Greg!
Now back to the drawing table…. and to some Marillion!

]]> By: Frans http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146295 Frans Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:18:15 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146295 Marillion is the greatest rock band on the planet, you were right about that! Frans Marillion is the greatest rock band on the planet, you were right about that!

Frans

]]> By: stealthwise http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146215 stealthwise Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:20:59 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146215 Kick Beland's ass! Naw, I'm just kidding. You should go after Terry Moore now, before he takes over on Runaways. :) Kick Beland’s ass!

Naw, I’m just kidding. You should go after Terry Moore now, before he takes over on Runaways. :)

]]> By: Greg Burgas http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146153 Greg Burgas Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:56:59 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146153 Yeah, I know, John. My retailer takes all his oldey-tyme stuff for that reason, and that's cool. I also know I can easily find what I'm looking for at any comic book store, but I like the bargains I can find at a con. I was just venting! Yeah, I know, John. My retailer takes all his oldey-tyme stuff for that reason, and that’s cool. I also know I can easily find what I’m looking for at any comic book store, but I like the bargains I can find at a con. I was just venting!

]]> By: John Seavey http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146145 John Seavey Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:47:06 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146145 The reason that you see so much Golden and Silver Age is simple: There's a limited amount of comics they can bring to a con. So would you rather bring the comic you can sell for a dollar, or the comic you can sell for a hundred dollars? :) Explaining the obvious...it's what I'm good at. The reason that you see so much Golden and Silver Age is simple: There’s a limited amount of comics they can bring to a con. So would you rather bring the comic you can sell for a dollar, or the comic you can sell for a hundred dollars? :)

Explaining the obvious…it’s what I’m good at.

]]> By: Brian Cronin http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146120 Brian Cronin Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:43:41 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146120 Good stuff, Greg!!! Good stuff, Greg!!!

]]> By: Greg Burgas http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146117 Greg Burgas Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:24:31 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146117 Man, them's fightin' words, Dan! Man, them’s fightin’ words, Dan!

]]> By: Apodaca http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146115 Apodaca Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:07:15 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146115 Marillion isn't a rock band. They're a soft rock band. Marillion isn’t a rock band.

They’re a soft rock band.

]]> By: Greg Burgas http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146095 Greg Burgas Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:15:16 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146095 Considering Beland told me he was over it, it didn't take that much for me to meet him. I'm glad your wife approves of my writing, Steve. That's always the most difficult person to please ... Considering Beland told me he was over it, it didn’t take that much for me to meet him.

I’m glad your wife approves of my writing, Steve. That’s always the most difficult person to please …

]]> By: Bald Steve http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146088 Bald Steve Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:55:24 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146088 Great report! Meeting you was definitely one of the Con's highlights for me. My wife asked if you were "that funny guy you always quote for review snippets". She was thrilled to discover that you were, as she always gets a real kick out of your reviews. Those are amazing, though - Seems like you really hit all the right places. As always, thanks for the coverage and we're actually going to be delving into the digital publishing realm prior to printing hard copies of the next trade. Should be a blast either way! Oh, and hey Bully: You can check us out anytime at www.hardbulliedcomics.com. Call me crazy, but I'm thinkin' we just might be right up your alley. Great report! Meeting you was definitely one of the Con’s highlights for me. My wife asked if you were “that funny guy you always quote for review snippets”. She was thrilled to discover that you were, as she always gets a real kick out of your reviews. Those are amazing, though – Seems like you really hit all the right places.

As always, thanks for the coverage and we’re actually going to be delving into the digital publishing realm prior to printing hard copies of the next trade. Should be a blast either way!

Oh, and hey Bully: You can check us out anytime at http://www.hardbulliedcomics.com. Call me crazy, but I’m thinkin’ we just might be right up your alley.

]]> By: Bill Reed http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146079 Bill Reed Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:35:31 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146079 Happy anniversary, man! I can't wait for the issue of True Story Swear to God detailing your epic battle with Tom Beland and the above-noted treaty. Also: They Live has the best fight scene of all time. Also also: Hope you enjoy the Elongated Man mini. Also also also: I totally want to get a press pass to something now. Just 'cause. Happy anniversary, man! I can’t wait for the issue of True Story Swear to God detailing your epic battle with Tom Beland and the above-noted treaty.

Also: They Live has the best fight scene of all time.

Also also: Hope you enjoy the Elongated Man mini.

Also also also: I totally want to get a press pass to something now. Just ’cause.

]]> By: Da Fug http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146075 Da Fug Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:33:52 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146075 Sweet report! Awesome that you and Beland buried the hatchet. That took some real guts, man. Sweet report! Awesome that you and Beland buried the hatchet. That took some real guts, man.

]]> By: Jeff Wetherington http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146037 Jeff Wetherington Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:11:03 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146037 Great write up, great photos and it sounds like you had an extremely full day. I'm hoping to make it to the 2008 Comic-Con. Jeff Wetherington The Comic Guide at Athena Guides http://comics.athenaguides.com/ Great write up, great photos and it sounds like you had an extremely full day. I’m hoping to make it to the 2008 Comic-Con.

Jeff Wetherington
The Comic Guide at Athena Guides
http://comics.athenaguides.com/

]]> By: Bully http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/comment-page-1/#comment-146031 Bully Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:00:59 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/08/01/gregs-long-day-at-the-san-diego-comic-book-convention-at-which-he-manages-to-avoid-getting-punched-in-the-nose-with-bonus-warren-ellis-goodness/#comment-146031 Great report! You covered a lot of areas i didn't get a chance to get to, so it was like seeing a whole new show! How the heck did I miss the booth of a company called Hard-Bullied Comics? And I agree on the spottiness of merchants in trying to find 70s and 80s back issues. Didn't fill a single hole in my late 70s Marvel want list. Great report! You covered a lot of areas i didn’t get a chance to get to, so it was like seeing a whole new show!

How the heck did I miss the booth of a company called Hard-Bullied Comics?

And I agree on the spottiness of merchants in trying to find 70s and 80s back issues. Didn’t fill a single hole in my late 70s Marvel want list.

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