Well, Miner, Kent, Abin and I are here. This will be the thread in which we will tell you all about the fun we are having and you are not. Preview night is coming up.
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Mllash,
On my train trip here, I crossed the Mississippi on Monday evening. So I wrote a quick note, put it in a bottle and tossed it in the river. Did you get it yet?
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
well, we survived Preview night. man it was crowded! dunno how the regular con's going to be.
Upper Deck's Vs. card game is going to have a LSH booster pack line, but its release date hasn't been set yet.
Posted by Lightning Lad on :
Unless there have been changes they've been planning it for around November.
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
Things I Discovered Yesterday, by Outdoor Miner
The worst burrito in America can be found at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport
When a guy uses the phrase "I feel JOHNNY LAW is in the house!" 9 times in a 2-minute span at ever escalating volume, it's best just to leave the room.
San Diego has a Transportation Vigilante, who roams the night, dispensing invaluable info on bus and trolley schedules to tourists and other lost folk. Seriously. I think he even had a cape.
Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
quote:Originally posted by Lightning Lad: Unless there have been changes they've been planning it for around November.
Why am I not surprised that, even though he's not in San Diego, Scott still is still the best source for inside info?
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Abin Quank,
Clean up in Room 311!
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
preview night was crowded, damn crowded!
I'm not even going to try to get out on the floor on the weekend; I'll go right to the upstairs programming. I think the con's outgrown even this mega-convention center.
Posted by Caliente on :
I'm leaving soon, eeeeee!!
Btw, I'll be sans bike since it refuses to fit in my car. One less thing to worry about.
Uhm, yeah. No more 'net for me!! See you around 8pm. I'll be calling Abin. Ye be warned. Posted by MLLASH on :
quote:Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.: Mllash,
On my train trip here, I crossed the Mississippi on Monday evening. So I wrote a quick note, put it in a bottle and tossed it in the river. Did you get it yet?
Antiquated Forms of Communication Lad!
Posted by MLLASH on :
quote:Originally posted by Outdoor Miner: The worst burrito in America can be found at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport
I hate when burritos disappoint.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Day one: easier, actually, to get around vs. preview night.
I went to the Battlestar:Galactica (1st of 2) panel, and stuck around for the beginning of the Rosario Dawson panel that followed. They didn't make a winning presentation re: her new comic, but she's delightful (of course).
This Battlestar panel focused on Richard Hatch, the music gy and the science advisor; we only got a small snipet from season 3, of Baltar lamenting. We also saw a 4-minute segment of Hatch's 90s BG effort; but I guess that's been shown several times before.
I went to the Batton Lash/Kyle Baker/Phil Fogliopanel on self-publishing, too. THAT was great! It reignited my enthusiasm for my own comic projects, many of which have been stalled for years.
I touched base with LEGION-John and met his friend Raven; they can't make dinner with us tonight (but hopefully Mechana and her Shawn can)
I found some back-issue bargains (despite a HUGE show floor (Abin estimates 10 times Boston's) there aren't a lot of back-issue dealers; sooooo many toys, games, manga, new product, film/TV, etc):
Adventure 308, 316, 354, 368, Best of DC Digest 24 (LSH), Action 391,, Superboy 184 and Lois Lne 50. Also some Gaiman I'd missed, a new Eddie Campbell GN, and a few other things.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
PS Make Abin tell the Greg Rucka story!
I/we have even less reason to like him now. I'll let Abin say the rest.
Posted by walkwithcrowds on :
C'mon Abin!
Tell all, you can't possibly keep us hanging now.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
After 4 hours of delays, Caliente's train arrived in San Diego at 11 p.m., after being stuck in Anaheim because of brake problems.
At one point, Monkey-Eater Lad and I were ready to drive up and get her, but just as we were letting her know that the train started moving, so we stayed at the restaurant with Mechana and her fella. Abin had to leave early, L-John had other plans, and Quis and Miner apparently had a different interpretation of our plans (and were sans cell phone).
Posted by Abin Quank on :
"The Greg Rucka Story;"
Chapter 1: Hatred of the Legion
It was a crowded and noisy convention. I was in line to meet Mark Waid, who was signing autographs at the DC Booth. As I approached the booth I searched the freebie table desperately for something, anything, Legion Related for Mark to sign. But ALAS, there was not even a scrap of an old discarded pink bikini in sight. Trepiditiously, (if that's a word, and if it isn't it should be) I approached Mr. Waid empty handed.
In my best awe-struck fan-boy voice I nervously asked Mr. Waid why there was no Legion Related Material at the booth.
At that point, Greg Rucka, who was seated next to Mark interupted with the comment "Just Come Back In 2-3 HUNDRED Years!"
Mark was not rude enough to make any comment and signed a Blue Beetle Poster for me.
BUT! In that moment my rage and hatred was born. I knew in my heart of hearts that there would be a reckoning.
Chapter 2: Greg Rucka Must Die! (or at least be vilified in an upcoming LMBP Tag Team Story)
Posted by Monkey Eater Lad on :
Re: 'Bouncing Boy in issue 22' was a Waid to Kitson joke. Grrr...
Re: Caliente, Geoff Johns has competition
Re: Monkey Eater Lad - got a sock monkey sketch from Tony Millionaire!
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Greg Rucka could be one of Darkseid's minions, you know. Be careful out there.
Posted by Vee on :
Maybe he's the Time Trapper? Posted by Eryk Davis Ester on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey Eater Lad: Re: 'Bouncing Boy in issue 22' was a Waid to Kitson joke. Grrr...
Ugh.
Posted by dedman on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey Eater Lad: [QB]Re: 'Bouncing Boy in issue 22' was a Waid to Kitson joke. Grrr... [QB]
BOOOOO!!!!!
Posted by Tamper Lad on :
:@ Chuck >> ALL
Well for sure he'll be in the "Superman & the Legion Comics". I'll likely get those digests.
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
Cryptic Convention Notes #1:
An angry Grant Morrison is a thing to behold.
The writers of "52" do not "get" Ringo Starr.
Saying "I bounce" a lot is not a good way to help sell your upcoming cartoon series.
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Voice of Lightning Lad = Total Comic geek
Posted by Tamper Lad on :
D***n the English for keeping their thumb on poor old Reboot.
Posted by Caliente on :
Not to let the guys steal all the glory...
I MET GEOFF!! Yay~
But, I have seriously exciting news from on high-- -- I talked to Steve Wacker for, like, half an hour. And, even though he hasn't seen Firefly or Serenity, I can forgive him because he was waaaay nice to me and talking to him got me a free Manhunter shirt from the writer whose name I can't pronounce or spell (it really was exciting). -- Despite his hatred for the Legion, Rucka was the one at the 52 panel who confirmed that "the Legion" will be showing up. (I asked the question.) There was some confusion at first, though, so I don't know if that's the Legion of Super-Heroes or L.E.G.I.O.N. or whatever. They did promise a backup Legion of Super-Heroes origin story, though. -- Last, but not least: Convention goal met!! I managed to get Geoff to sketch me a Flash!! It was a quick one but it's actually really good (no, seriously, it is). Waid sketched me a Batman, too, which is funny and has an eyebrow. Don't ask me why... but, yeah. It was exciting. I only wish I'd had a camera, so my stalking could've been documented on tape. Though, Abin does have some funny pictures from my question asking at the JLA/JSA panel.
Speaking of the panel-- a few JSA-related spoilers: Click Here For A SpoilerObsideon will be on the Justice Society of America team!! Jesse Chambers will be important to the team-- Wacker told me not to forget who her mother was, so... yeah! I'm excited! Also, in the already announced JSA/JLA annual thingy-- there will be a third team and it will probably be Infinity, Inc.
One last thing, we all wanted to congradulate MEL for getting his art into the Convention program!! It's really great. We're so proud. *sniffsniff*
Okay, I've rambled enough now. Love from the Con. I'm sure pictures will surface soon enough... *hinthint* Abin and MEL *hint*
[ July 22, 2006, 12:43 PM: Message edited by: Caliente ]
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Sounds like you guys have been having fun.
Can't wait to meet up!
Posted by MLLASH on :
PICS!
Also, thanks for the inside info! Lovin' the JSA/JLA-related news!
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Cali made quite a lasting impression on Mark Waid.
We met Nightcrawler! Hell of a nice guy, and even more quiet than his reputation. Even so, he's our Nightcrawler, dammit!
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Thanks Kent.
You guys are actually tamer than your rep lead me to believe. It was really nice to meet you and the gang.
Posted by Abin Quank on :
We haven't gone to dinner yet...
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Gary said that he is closing Legionworld on Sunday.
I would say get your posts in now.
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Special Convention Spoiler for MLLASH
Click Here For A SpoilerAT the Legion Cartoon Panel it was stated that Matter-Eater Lad would be appearing in the cartoon. Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
Cryptic Convention Notes #2
Broadway needs practice.
The trolleys can lie.
There is no pie in the future.
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
Hooray for the spoiler, Flash love and nice DC guys!
Boo for no pie in the future! Which 52 should be Ringo?
Posted by Abin Quank on :
Last nights dinner was great, a little quiet by LW Standards, but Great none the less.
We dined at a little place called the Bay Beach Cafe on Coronado Island.
In Attendance: Abin, Kent Shakesphere, Caliente, Outdoor Miner, Quislet Esq, L.E.G.I.O.N.John & Ravenette84, Mechana & Antiquated Computers Lad, and the Guests of Honor: Nightcrawler & Mogli.
Fireworks did go off for a few minutes in the middle of the dinner and at one point Gary mentioned Shutting Down Legion World, but other than that brief episode it was just a nice quiet dinner.
After dinner several Legionworlders decided to semi-skinny-dip in the pacific ocean but that's a tale for another day.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Less than 14 hours to go... Posted by Nightcrawler on :
An officially (and for posterity, since the shoutbox falls into the abyss), it was great meeting a great (and generous) bunch of people last night! Thanks for dinner!
Hopefully, we got one or two new recruits and maybe Mogli will post more. We'll see.
Posted by rickshaw1 on :
Um, closing for what? I'm not in the loop. Closing for good or closing to do some repairs. Help fast please...
Posted by MLLASH on :
I am guessing (HOPING!) for repairs only!
quote:Originally posted by
Quislet, Esq.: Special Convention Spoiler for MLLASH
Click Here For A SpoilerAT the Legion Cartoon Panel it was stated that Matter-Eater Lad would be appearing in the cartoon.
YAY!!!!!!!!!
[ July 23, 2006, 05:29 PM: Message edited by: MLLASH ]
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
well, me, Abin and Quis have left the con to get Quis to the airport. Miner is the last hold-out of the Coronado Quartet.
Abin and I (especially Abin) went back-issue wild today; my top prize was Action 267 for $18! No "yeo turds off" but a lot of last-day deals nonetheless.
And I may have recruited a new LWer (knock on wood), a indy-comic pro who's a big Grell Legion fan.
[ July 23, 2006, 06:42 PM: Message edited by: Kent Shakespeare ]
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Well, the con is over for me. The next time I post, I'll be in Boston.
Goodbye San Diego!
Posted by Spellbinder on :
So who was gifted with an inflatable farm animal at this con dinner? Isn't that a new Legion World tradition? Or does that only happen when Cobie attends? Posted by Caliente on :
I think that's a special Cobie-inspired thing. We missed him, too. *sniff, sniff*
Okay, s'more fun con tidbits now that I'm home... -- I enlisted Morrison and his wife to help me find Wacker at one point. His wife is mega-nice and they have matching accents of scariness. It was just about the cutest thing ever. -- It's wrong when a man wearing Supergirl's current costume can pull it off better than you yourself ever could. Wrong but oh-so-right. -- Paul Jenkins loves me because I read Flogging a Dead horse... and am a girl. His son is the Cutest. Kid. Ever. -- Mike Carlin should never ever say anything about Geoff Johns rubbing against me ever again ever. Geoff is married and Mike is old. >< Just no. No, no, no, no, no. Seriously, no. -- Yaks are soon to be an endagered species. -- Judd Winick proposed to Brad Meltzer {or possibly the other way around} when they first met in college. Theirs is a love that is based around She-Hulk. I really think that's all that needs to be said about that. -- Brad Meltzer's dad is the cutest thing ever. He wears baseball shirts and caps that have his son's work on them-- I want a "!pots namtaB" shirt, too!! He even signed stuff at one point-- it really was adorable.
A couple more spoilers, this time about JLA, Flash and the Suicide Squad mini: JLA: Click Here For A SpoilerThere's a decent chance, I think, that Vixen will show up as a member of the new JLA. That's the impression I got, anyway. Flash: Click Here For A SpoilerBart will be impulsive once more. He's just "dealing with some stuff" right now. {Understatement, what?} The writers love the Rogues, especially Trickster and Gorilla Grodd. Suicide Squad: Click Here For A SpoilerThe roster includes Mirror Master, Icicle, Tattoo Man {the original} and some person I'd never heard of before. And the Squad that appears at the start, in Checkmate and whatnot, will not be the one at the end... I have a sneaking suspicion about who will die but I know that Mirror Master won't.
Okay, I've rambled enough!! It was just so fun. First Con and all that jazz. Oh!! And MEL was telling the truth-- Geoff does now have competition for my love. What can I say? He didn't make any attempts to win me over when I was talking to him. Silly man. Clearly does not know what he's missing. >.> Yes.
[ July 23, 2006, 08:47 PM: Message edited by: Caliente ]
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
quote:Originally posted by rickshaw1: Um, closing for what? I'm not in the loop. Closing for good or closing to do some repairs. Help fast please...
quote:Originally posted by MLLASH: [QB]I am guessing (HOPING!) for repairs only!
I was assuming that everyone would understand it's a joke based on when/where it was posted.
Everyone was saying how nice I am and how nice the site was at dinner, that I announced I was giving it up and closing it down on Sunday.
Well, at least they all laughed. Guess you had to be there.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
well, they missed out!
nyah--nyah--nya-nya--nyah!
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
quote:Originally posted by Fat Cramer: Boo for no pie in the future! Which 52 should be Ringo?
1) I'm not necessarily referring to the DCU
2} It's clearly Waid.
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
Cryptic Convention Notes #3:
Amano feels like one of us.
Krypto has some high profile enemies, and not in the comics.
Dogwelder, baby. Dogwelder.
Posted by Caliente on :
Aww, now I'm in the dark, too, 'cause I left!! Darn that bug!!
Also, why is Jay Garrick the only Flash whose costume doesn't look like it belongs in a gay bar? He's got the jeans (blue pants, anyway), t-shirt and cool hat! The others have... lots of red and yellow spandex.
I'm just sayin'... they should've honored the man at the Flash panel. (66th Anniversary anyone?)
Posted by Abin Quank on :
The master of the "Miner One-Liners" has struck again!
And don't forget... "It's Greg Rucka's Fault"
Posted by Kid Prime on :
I love when Gary tries to make jokes. It's kind of like Jim from Murphy Brown. Posted by Spellbinder on :
Yeah, but I don't wanna see Jim in a speedo...
Oops! Did I say that out loud? Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
*choke*
While you guys were off getting Geoff Johns and Greg Rucka to fall in love with Cali and Abin, Crujeckie and I recieved horrible death threats from an angry Eliza Dushku asking why we weren't there!
Seriously, it sounds like you guys had a blast! Wish I could have been there to meet & see old friends!
And someone tell me the Grant Morrison angry story in detail, it sounds like more than just a crazy tidbit
PS - Abin, did you steal anything cool? Posted by Yellow Kid on :
1. "Dogwelder"? (shudder)
2. Yeah Abin(!) lotsa cool stuff?
3. Who was the biggest "swag hog"?
Posted by mechana on :
I'm home! What a rotten day; I hate airports! I'll start with my stories tomorrow, if anybody's interested. For now, I have 10 days worth of mail to sort through while I wait for the world's biggest pizza to arrive! (haven't eaten today, honest)
Special hello to Pov!
Posted by lil'rhino on :
quote:Originally posted by mechana: I'll start with my stories tomorrow, if anybody's interested.
You know it, girl!!
Posted by Abin Quank on :
Okay, I'm home and ready to start uploading my pics to the web. I'll get them up and start posting some late tonight.
Sheesh, I need a Vacation from my Vacation.
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
quote:Originally posted by Fat Cramer: Hooray for the spoiler, Flash love and nice DC guys!
Boo for no pie in the future! Which 52 should be Ringo?
37 is Ringo
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Well, I am home now and the convention is in the past.
The dinner Saturday night was almost perfect. Unfortunately Monkey-Eater Lad wasn't able to join us. (and the special of the night was Rhesus Ribs in an Orangutan sauce) The after-dinner dip into the Pacific Ocean was fun. I have not been disappointed in meeting any Legion Worlder. And I hope L.E.G.I.O.N.John's friend Raven does visit us here.
I mostly attended panels. (I am getting to old to just walk around all day). The first panel I attended was the Spotlight on George Perez. He is a funny guy and very appreciative of the fans. He said that he does want to draw the Legion and that talks are in the works, but after his commitment to Brave & Bold is over. Which prompted me to get in line to ask a question. (Although Caliente is Question Queen of the con) My question was "which is your favorite Legionnaire and/or which legionnaires do you like to draw?" George answered (paraphrase in spite of the use of quotes) "Chameleon Boy - am I showing my age? it's Chameleon now right? Bouncing Boy (pause for thinking) And the Legion Babes. What 12 year old boy wouldn't like to see the Legion Babes? or 52 year old man?" I didn't have the heart to reply "me". That was my big moment at the con.
Posted by l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN on :
hey Guys, just made it back from SD, had the time of my life. Vegas was fun but hot, got to meet Kent, Stu, and Abin. Star Trek:the Experience was great. the rides were enjoyable. liked the Borg 4D ride a little better than the Klingon ride, and the food at Quarks was very,very good although pricey, i recommend the Warp core breach, Stu and i had it and it was good. the Con was awesome!!! i knew it was big, but i didn't know it was that frikking huge, went to as many pannels as i could but i missed the DC one's. got to see Richard Donner at the Superman: through the ages pannel. Noel Neal still looks very beautiful. time has been very good to her. got to sit in at the Bruce timm pannel. but i sooo missed the LSH animated preview. but i did enjoy the Boondocks pannel, and then i got to finally meet some other LW'ers. Quinslet,Miner, Nightcrawler,and the every glorious Caliente. we hung out on the outdoor patio, talk for a bit, found out that Cali was a Geoff Johns stalker. and everyone got to meet my friend Raven. Raven and Cali seemed to hit it off like they were old friends. at dinner i got to meet Mechana & Antiquated Computers Lad, and Mogli. good food great company, and yeah there were fireworks, but the "skinny dipping" part was started by Abin, he was the first to run to the water ripping his clothes off. so the rest of us just looked at each other shrugged and said: "When in San Diego". but seriously had the best time of my life. can't wait till next year. and Nightcrawler, my nickname for you is Commander Kool, you are so quiet and easy going, and to quote "Fast times at Ridgemont High" you act like no matter where your at this is the cool place to be.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Thanks John! It was a pleasure meeting you too.
Be sure to bug Raven into joining up sometime soon.
Posted by l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN on :
Ohh and i forgot!! i made the Ultimate comic book Faux Pas. i mistook Kurt Busiek for Mark Waid. Kurt was at the DC booth it was like 5 minuets to closing time and i said "hello Mr. Waid, it's nice to meet you." and he replied: "Ummm, i'm not Mark Waid" he turns his Con-badge around and it said Kurt Busiek on it, my mouth dropped and i grovled for a few minutes apologizing, we had a laugh and i walked away in shame. and later i burned my comic book fan boy identity card. *hangs head in shame* Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Looks like I'm the last to leave! I'm sitting in Old Town, sipping a margarita, trying to arrange meetings with college folk en route to Montreal tomorrow. My flight's a red eye at 10:25 tonight.
After we dropped Miner at the airport yesterday morning, Abin went to drop off the minivan, while I picked up my day-and-a-half rental: a red Mustang convertable!Despite using gobs on suntan lotion, I am a bit sun-burnt!
I drove up the coast to Pismo beach (after a long delay in LA traffic and a short stop in Hollywood), where I caught bautiful Pacific sunset (it was actually chilly! can you believe?), drove east across the mountains (73 miles of nothing (in the dark) but a wild boar (i think) and a half-dozen cars going the opposite way) and overnighted near bakersfild. today: palm springs (the road up the mountains south is a-maz-ing!) and now I'm back to San D.
I'll give more con reflections as I get to it. it's still going ot be a busy week!
Posted by mechana on :
quote:Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare: Looks like I'm the last to leave! I'm sitting in Old Town, sipping a margarita,...
Oh sure, NOW you go to Old Town, after I leave! It's charming though, isn't it? Special thanks to Gary who swayed my decision to stay there; we really enjoyed it.
My trip to SD and LA has put me insanely behind at work, but hopefully I'll have time to write up my "memoirs" soon, while they're still fresh. For now, just wanted to say how much I enjoyed meeting everyone from LW. Thanks to Kent Shakespeare, Abin Quank, Monkey Eater Lad, Quislet, Outdoor Miner, L.E.G.I.O.N. John, Caliente, Nightcrawler and guests for being so friendly and welcoming. It was a pleasure to meet you all. Gary: I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to talk more. We should have played musical chairs at dinner so everyone had a chance to visit!
I'm sorry that we couldn't be joined by some other LWers who are particularly special to me. I'm talking about you Scott, Caroline, and of course my good friend Pov. Next year guys!
Posted by l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN on :
quote:Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare: Looks like I'm the last to leave! I'm sitting in Old Town, sipping a margarita, trying to arrange meetings with college folk en route to Montreal tomorrow. My flight's a red eye at 10:25 tonight.
After we dropped Miner at the airport yesterday morning, Abin went to drop off the minivan, while I picked up my day-and-a-half rental: a red Mustang convertable!Despite using gobs on suntan lotion, I am a bit sun-burnt!
I drove up the coast to Pismo beach (after a long delay in LA traffic and a short stop in Hollywood), where I caught bautiful Pacific sunset (it was actually chilly! can you believe?), drove east across the mountains (73 miles of nothing (in the dark) but a wild boar (i think) and a half-dozen cars going the opposite way) and overnighted near bakersfild. today: palm springs (the road up the mountains south is a-maz-ing!) and now I'm back to San D.
I'll give more con reflections as I get to it. it's still going ot be a busy week!
Awww Kent, Raven and i did the City tour yesterday. we went to Balboa park, didn't get to go everywhere in the park because it's soooo big,but it was spectacular, went to old town and ate at the New Orleans Creole Cafe. it was in that haunted house area. the creole food was great. you know San Diego is truly a beautiful town.
Posted by Monkey Eater Lad on :
Hey folks! So I agree it was a great showing by Legionworld and it was nice to see the faces old and new. Thanks again to Quis for the:
I find that Fluff goes better with light colored monkeys...
So no inflatable Cobiesque friends, but here is the Ggrrggian dessert that Kent, Mechana, Antiquated Computers Lad and I shared on Thursday night (I think Abin was off doing top secret submariner activities):
I didn't take too many photos, on account of my camera's demise, but my Legion cartoon pics will show up in the Legion cartoon forum soonish...
And Legion J.O.H.N. please apologize to Raven for my stealing of her Sharpie from that patio meet-up!
Posted by Ravenette84 on :
quote: Legion J.O.H.N. please apologize to Raven for my stealing of her Sharpie from that patio meet-up!
No problem I got lots of them, I didn't even know you kept it. But make sure you give it a good loving home okay?
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
quote:Originally posted by l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN: i made the Ultimate comic book Faux Pas. i mistook Kurt Busiek for Mark Waid.
I believe the Ultimate comic book goof is telling John Byrne how much you liked WATCHMEN, so you're OK. No need to burn that card.
Posted by Michael Grabois on :
Is this you guys? From someone else's con report on Friday at the Rock Bottom Brewery: "Not long after I was seated, a very pretty woman asked me if I was alone, and if she could sit with me while waiting for a table. Naturally, I said yes, and suddenly found myself sharing a table with five other people. Beth, Rob, Kevin, Jeff, and ?, were all internet friends, who knew each other from a Legion of Super Heroes fan site. They were a fun bunch to eat with, and I'm glad I met them. Soon after finishing my dinner though, I left them to finish waiting for their table."
Posted by Caliente on :
Holy crap, that is us! Wow. Y'know, I don't think I've ever been described as "a very pretty woman" before... or a woman at all, really. Strange.
Anyway, yaaay! Raven's here!! The board is safe no more. I like it. Posted by Ravenette84 on :
Hi Caliente!!! I had a great time meeting you in SD. I swear were cut from the same cloth! Evil chicks like us got to stick together.... Oh the havoc we will cause. *muhahahaha*
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
quote:Originally posted by Michael Grabois: Is this you guys? From someone else's con report on Friday at the Rock Bottom Brewery: "Not long after I was seated, a very pretty woman asked me if I was alone, and if she could sit with me while waiting for a table. Naturally, I said yes, and suddenly found myself sharing a table with five other people. Beth, Rob, Kevin, Jeff, and ?, were all internet friends, who knew each other from a Legion of Super Heroes fan site. They were a fun bunch to eat with, and I'm glad I met them. Soon after finishing my dinner though, I left them to finish waiting for their table."
I knew sending Caliente to ask was the right move.
And he was a real nice guy too.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
I've been called worse than "?" Then again, I was the last to arrive, having to find a parking spot.
Welcome, Raven! Glad'ja made it!
I arrived in Albany at 9-ish this morning; the flight from San D to Dulles was very turbulnt and I didn't get much sleep. But I made it, and just had a nap.
It's weird to suddenly be be somewhere without palm trees; how quickly one gets used to them.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
PS I finally found a post office at 5 pm on Monday afternoon, in Oxnard. The print I mailed myself got home before I did! I hope the other package arrives/ed safely as well.
Posted by matlock on :
Guys, where are the pics and so forth? I've been living vicariously through your tales but like any junkie I need a stronger fix. I'm totally not jealous of all the fun you all had. Cleaning out years of accumulated junk from our room was soo much better.
Posted by rickshaw1 on :
Nightcrawler said this...
"I was assuming that everyone would understand it's a joke based on when/where it was posted.
Everyone was saying how nice I am and how nice the site was at dinner, that I announced I was giving it up and closing it down on Sunday.
Well, at least they all laughed. Guess you had to be there."
Eeeeek. Don't do dat no mo'.
Scared seven years off me.
Posted by Caliente on :
quote:Originally posted by matlock: Guys, where are the pics and so forth? I've been living vicariously through your tales but like any junkie I need a stronger fix. I'm totally not jealous of all the fun you all had. Cleaning out years of accumulated junk from our room was soo much better.
*points to Abin and MEL and Quis accusingly* Ask them!
Posted by dedman on :
quote:Originally posted by matlock: [QB]Guys, where are the pics and so forth? I've been living vicariously through your tales but like any junkie I need a stronger fix. [QB]
I'm with matlock on this....where are the pics?
Posted by Abin Quank on :
I know I promised to do this earlier but I've been just a tad bit busy since I got home from my Adventure (as Pagan Lass calls it)
So here's the first of the pics.
From left to right around the table:
Abin Quank, Quislet Esq., Caliente, Ravenette84, L.E.G.I.O.N.John, Mr. Kent Shakesphere, Mogli, Nightcrawler, & Outdoor Miner.
Photo Taken by Antiquated Computers Lad
Cleverly hiding just off camera: Mechana
[ July 26, 2006, 11:24 PM: Message edited by: Abin Quank ]
Posted by Abin Quank on :
Oh and here's one of Caliente with her sunglasses on so that the fire in her eyes doesn't show...
Posted by Abin Quank on :
And another one of Cali, this time I caught her collaborating with my new arch-enemy...
Posted by Abin Quank on :
And just so you guys don't think Cali was in Every Pic I took, he's the Semi-Imaginary Poster known as STU.
Nice disguise, STU but ya didn't fool me...
[ July 26, 2006, 11:49 PM: Message edited by: Abin Quank ]
Posted by Abin Quank on :
Sorry guys but that's all for now. I have to clear some old stuff off of my personal web space to make room for the rest of the pics.
The file size of the pics from my new camera is just plain huge (about 1.5 - 2.2 MB each!)
Help!
Posted by Everyday Girl on :
Ohmygod, Gramps doesn't like know it but I was in San Diego at the same time you guys were. Heres a pic of Me, Jailbait Lass, My Wee Fem, Amber, and Tiffany Spiffany sneaking into the convention.
Can you guys like tell who is like who?
<GIGGLE>
Posted by l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN on :
quote:Originally posted by Abin Quank: And another one of Cali, this time I caught her collaborating with my new arch-enemy...
Gee Abin, Caliente covorting with the enemy?? *GASP* blast you Greg Rucka!!!! blast you to hell!!!!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey Eater Lad: So no inflatable Cobiesque friends, but here is the Ggrrggian dessert that Kent, Mechana, Antiquated Computers Lad and I shared on Thursday night (I think Abin was off doing top secret submariner activities):
MEL - on the Ggrrggian dessert! You make a faraway washed up LMBer feel all missed and stuff! Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
So, Cali is like our hot little ambassador, eh? I love it!
Welcome Raven!
I miss Stuey!
Everyone looks great! (Quis, love the moustache!). Miner still is the rockstar of Legion World!
Great pic Everyday Girl!
Every single con where LWers meet, I want more and more for the mega-meeting of 2008 to happen--we all need to be in the same place at once!
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: Every single con where LWers meet, I want more and more for the mega-meeting of 2008 to happen--we all need to be in the same place at once!
How about the Super-Stalag of Space? Posted by Caliente on :
quote:Originally posted by Abin Quank: And just so you guys don't think Cali was in Every Pic I took
Don't let him fool ya. I nabbed his camera when I stalked the enemy. Might explain why my eyes are always so red-- it's the evil inside!!
Posted by Ravenette84 on :
oops Caliente you evil is showing again! If your not to careful you'll end up like me and not be able to look or act innocent.
Posted by l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN on :
quote:Originally posted by Abin Quank: And just so you guys don't think Cali was in Every Pic I took, he's the Semi-Imaginary Poster known as STU.
Nice disguise, STU but ya didn't fool me...
you know Abin i still have that pic of you and Stu from the top of the Stratusphere, do you think Stu would mind if i posted it?
Posted by l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN on :
*secretly taken from Abin Quank's secret hideout atop the Stratusphere*
Abin: "Kent are you Pondering what i'm Pondering?" Kent: "yeah Abin, but does the world really need a "peirced" Brosnon?"
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Well, my pictures only duplicate Abin's so I don't have to go to the troble of learning how to post pictures to the board
Cobie, I actually have a goatee. I guess the white hairs in the lower part don't show in the picture.
Posted by dedman on :
thanks for the pics...great to see you guys (and gals).....looks and sounds like you had a blast, wish i could have made it!!!
Posted by Monkey Eater Lad on :
for cali, who missed Flash at the DC booth:
At the DC booth, Cal, Quis, and Abin plan what to do next:
At the Marvel booth, Cal and MEL tagteam the competition:
Oh and are there any other pics of San Diego Con Legionworlders that I haven't photomaniped for Manipulating Legionworlders?!?
[ September 10, 2006, 05:51 PM: Message edited by: Monkey Eater Lad ]
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
quote:Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.: Cobie, I actually have a goatee. I guess the white hairs in the lower part don't show in the picture.
I see it better in MEL's pic, and it looks even better than I thought Quis! (I actually think I saw it in another pic before now that I think about it, but lo, my short term memory has taken many a beating).
The stories and pics that we're hearing and seeing make it so much fun to check into this thread--so post every single little tidbit! Trust, we're reading! Posted by Spellbinder on :
I wish I had seen those pics during the convention. I would have asked someone to box up Robin and Thor and overnight them to Maine Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
I'd let you have Thor, but I'd fight you for Robin.
Monkey-Eater Lad, I didn't cringe at your picture of me (with Caliente & Abin)
Posted by Kid Prime on :
That picture of you all at dinner makes me really really really want to get to Comic-con next year.
Posted by walkwithcrowds on :
It looks like you all had a lot of fun. It's also good to be able to put a face to some of the names around here.
Talking about faces - the look on the face of the guy in the photo Everyday Girl posted is priceless.
He's going, "WHOA! DUDE!!"
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Nah! I think he is yawning because he is bored. Posted by lil'rhino on :
quote:Originally posted by Abin Quank: Oh and here's one of Caliente with her sunglasses on so that the fire in her eyes doesn't show...
BOOBIES!!
Posted by lil'rhino on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey Eater Lad: for cali, who missed Flash at the DC booth:
BOOTY!
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Kent: Gee, you threw John out pretty far; he's missed the safety net.
Abin: That's okay. The hot sun makes the pavement soft for impa- uh, landing. I saw that in a cartoon once.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey Eater Lad: Oh and are there any other pics of San Diego Con Legionworlders that I haven't photomaniped for Manipulating Legionworlders?!?
'There was one weird San Diego experience, though (in the hallway, I think), where some fan made a joke that pretty much matched one of our endings. Needless to say, I had her locked up until next May. After which, I’ll hire her.'
Tell me it is and what you said!
Posted by Caliente on :
Hahaha. I wish I could!! (Then DC would hire me. ) But, alas, when I spoke with Wacker it was mostly about Legion and JSA.
Posted by Vee on :
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid:
quote:Originally posted by Monkey Eater Lad: So no inflatable Cobiesque friends, but here is the Ggrrggian dessert that Kent, Mechana, Antiquated Computers Lad and I shared on Thursday night (I think Abin was off doing top secret submariner activities):
MEL - on the Ggrrggian dessert! You make a faraway washed up LMBer feel all missed and stuff!
Hmmm, are you sure that's Ggrrggian? Looks more like one of the delicacies we enjoy in the Variable Realm! Posted by Monkey Eater Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare: Me! Me! Me!
I didn't get any good pics of you before my camer croaked! Didn't picks of Mechana, LegionJ.O.H.N., ravenette84 and some others from SD, so if you want to be manipulated, just let me know!
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Posted by Abin Quank on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey Eater Lad:
quote:Originally posted by Kent Shakespeare: Me! Me! Me!
I didn't get any good pics of you before my camer croaked! Didn't picks of Mechana, LegionJ.O.H.N., ravenette84 and some others from SD, so if you want to be manipulated, just let me know!
PM Me an e-mail address and I'll send you some...
Me, Kent, LEGIONJohn, You, Quiz, Miner, Nighty, Cali, Mowgli, Ravenette84... Maybe even... STU!
Posted by Faraway Lad on :
Ahem!
<Cough> more photo's and stories of scandal please <cough>
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
Faraway Lad,
If you had been with us there would have been more scandals.
Posted by mechana on :
quote:Originally posted by Faraway Lad: Ahem!
<Cough> more photo's and stories of scandal please <cough>
How about scandal lite? (Very lite!)
Quinlan Vos hugged me! Yep, that's as scandalous as my life gets: surreptitous hugs!
For those of you who are not huge Star Wars comics fans, Quinlan Vos was a popular Jedi character in the comics series. I kept seeing this man around the Dark Horse booth at SDCC that people told me was the artists model for Quinlan Vos. When I met him later at a party I asked who he was in real life. He said: "this will be easier", then he hands me a business card, gives me a big squeeze, and disappears into the crowd. Turns out he actually was a male model, that's who he was in real life. So I hugged a model! Shawn even managed to feign jealousy when he found the business card. Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
From what little I saw, Shawn doesn't have to feign jealousy.
Posted by Faraway Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.: Faraway Lad,
If you had been with us there would have been more scandals.
Well maybe next time. where I lead will you follow?
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
quote:Originally posted by Faraway Lad:
quote:Originally posted by Quislet, Esq.: Faraway Lad,
If you had been with us there would have been more scandals.
Well maybe next time. where I lead will you follow?
Possibly. It depends upon the nature of the strip club. Posted by Faraway Lad on :
remember that poled dancing place we went to last time Quis? I still cant belive where she put her tips.
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
quote:Originally posted by Faraway Lad: <Cough> more photo's and stories of scandal please <cough>
I didn't take any pictures. Never do.
I did some shameless flirting while I was there, to my own surprise. I don't think it was noticed, which is no surprise.
Posted by dedman on :
quote:Originally posted by Faraway Lad: Well maybe next time. where I lead will you follow?
Wait till 2008....then lead away!!!
Posted by Quislet, Esq. on :
quote:Originally posted by Faraway Lad: remember that poled dancing place we went to last time Quis? I still cant belive where she put her tips.
Yeah, but you didn't see her secret pole. Posted by Monkey Eater Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Outdoor Miner: I did some shameless flirting while I was there, to my own surprise. I don't think it was noticed, which is no surprise.
I noticed you flirting with that pint of stout (or was it lager?). She was a tall drink if I ever saw one
Aren't there any stories from the frat house (aka Coronado Island)? How about from Cali's sororirty?
Posted by Caliente on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey Eater Lad: Aren't there any stories from the frat house (aka Coronado Island)? How about from Cali's sororirty?
I think I told all my stories already... The exciting ones, anyway. I was amused by how nice Paul Jenkins was just by me telling him that I read Flogging a Dead Horse.
But Abin and MEL-- can you boys email me the pictures you took please? I want a new Facebook picture. (I'll just cut out all the old guys who I took the pictures with.
Thanks and !!
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey Eater Lad: I noticed you flirting with that pint of stout (or was it lager?). She was a tall drink if I ever saw one
Now that you mention it, it did seem odd that seemingly every restaurant in the area had their own microbrewery.
Posted by Monkey Eater Lad on :
cali, PM me your email addy. do you want like the large, unsized photos?
OM, you should try Monkey Eater Microbrew - made in my bathtub from the finest Bavarian Baboons!
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Abin, John, STU-
I ran into a woman the other day who apparently arrived in Vegas a day or so after we left; while she was there it was just as hot but had gotten wickedly humid (aa batch of storms came thru right after, I guess). so we lucked out.
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey Eater Lad: OM, you should try Monkey Eater Microbrew - made in my bathtub from the finest Bavarian Baboons!
Sounds, um, different.
So, how many sketches did you end up getting?
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Speaking of which, OM, did you add to your kick-ass JSA sketch book?
Posted by Monkey Eater Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Outdoor Miner: So, how many sketches did you end up getting?
And Cali, PM me your address that you want the pictures sent to (do you want full ginormousish size or resized?)...
Posted by Outdoor Miner on :
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: Speaking of which, OM, did you add to your kick-ass JSA sketch book?
I did get one for the sketchbook - a Wonder Woman by Irwin Hasen. I figured a book spotlighting Golden Age characters should get at least one genuine GA artist.
I entered an A.C.T.O.R. lottery a few times to try and get a George Perez sketch (he was only sketching for them), but I didn't win. Had I won, I would have asked for a GA Supes. Still, George will be at two other cons I'm attending this year, so there's hope.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
That would be hell-kewl to get a Perez GA Supes sketch! And sounds like another awesome addition with the Wonder Woman pic.
Legion Worlders who happen to meet Outdoor Miner--you must check this sketchbook out! It really is awesome! I keep meaning to steal this idea for myself but I've only ever been to one con.
Posted by Yellow Kid on :
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Silly man. Clearly does not know what he's missing. >.> Yes.![[sob]](graemlins/sob.gif)
Darn that bug!!![[Embarrassed]](redface.gif)
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but i did enjoy the Boondocks pannel, and then i got to finally meet some other LW'ers. Quinslet,Miner, Nightcrawler,and the every glorious Caliente.
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on the Ggrrggian dessert! You make a faraway washed up LMBer feel all missed and stuff! ![[Nardo]](graemlins/Nardo.gif)
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!!
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