CosPlay and Signature Madness!

Damn! The action and activities are intense! Last year I remember lots of CosPlay... but this year it seems like 70 percent of the attendees are role playing and I so desperately want to join them!After getting through the "Homeland" security check-point, I made a beeline towards the bathroom, and bumped into Oliver Queen. No, not literally, but a guy named Ty, whose a fan of the show and was fitting into his costume replete with bow, quiver, and arrows (see badass pic below).From there I ran into my friend John, who works at Midtown Comics Grand Central and his cute girlfriend. The pair were dressed as the Man of Steel and Wonder Woman. After fighting my way through the sea of humanity it was finally time to get to business as I made it to the CGC booth. Today's main mission was to get the autographs of the following artists and inkers:Jay Anacleto (Aria 1, and Aria/Angela 1 & 2)Peter David (Spider-Man 2099 1 & 2)Matt Batt Banning (Darkness 1,2,3)Billy Tucci (Cyblade/Shi The Battle of the Independents 1)Mike Choi (Witchblade 100)Marc Silvestri (Darkness 1,2,3, Cyblade/Shi The Battle of the Independents, Witchblade 100)As it turns out, I managed to obtain everyone's inscriptions (which literally took the entire day with some breaks in-between) save that of the Darkness and Witchblade Co-Creator Marc Silvestri, whose schedule was changed last minute and who had an appearance at a VIP Only section which I attempted to crash but was summarily thrown out of. Oh well... can't blame a guy for trying!I'll make that attempt on my 2nd day where I hope to get an earlier start to obtain a ticket for Silvestri's appearance at the Image booth. Unfortunately, because of these logistical hiccups, I must make some sacrifices and switches to my already hectic agenda, which means I will forgo attempting to get signatures from Greg Capullo in favor of Silvestri. Capullo will have a 1 1/2 hour window today for fan signings on or about the same time I need to be at the Image booth to get my ticket for the Silvestri signing. Sometimes I wish I was the Multiple Man so I can split myself in two or three to be at several places all at once... but alas it ain't going to happen. But, fortunately, Capullo will be at the show on Sunday with the exact same schedule... so there is still some hope. Wish me luck.The second mission was accomplished with flying colors, where I finally met the Journal King and New Mutants Collector Extraordinaire: The Mighty Tnerb, who allowed me to tag along on his various crusades as both a collector and Press Writer/Photographer. I was rather impressed by both the man's knowledge of the hobby and the amount of people he knows. It was pretty cool seeing the man in action! And we also met follow Collectors Society Member Dboy, whose a local with a fine collection on the boards.After a long and exhausting day, we all went to a local Mexican place for Tacos and Burritos and the comic book discussions kept on going. I don't believe in my collective memories I ever met two more passionate comic book enthusiasts like Tnerb and Dboy. They really put me to shame. But I was happy to tag along and listen and it was the icing on the cake of a very sweet day. Final comments... ...A big shout out to Gemma, Molly, Mike, witnesses Paul and Tom for their extreme patience following me around at the signings, and all the fine people at the CGC booth 2522 and those at Hot Flips.I hope to see some of you at the show!SW3DTo see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.