Or, I'm almost done?

My limit of three comic books were chosen. I stood patiently waiting, inching closer to payday when the facilitator announced the bad news. The new limit was two. I already had a signed copy of Superman Unchained by Neal Adams of which I wanted Scott Snyder to add his "S". The four batman books I brought were three different covers to the beginning of "Zero Year" and the beginning issue of the new 52.

Of the the three, two are variants, one being the Black & White with the other from San Diego. The third is the regular cover. Now I was down to two and realized I should have asked my friend to come along rather than let her sleep in. Ah, who the hell am I kidding, no matter how much coffee I'd buy her (or Coach stores I promise to go to) no one likes a cranky friend. I made the tough decision and picked two.

After making it to the front of the line I thanked Scott for taking the time to be here. I gave him the two I chose, Batman #1 and #21 B&W variant. I mentioned I was sorry to have to omit his scrawl to the Neal Adams signed copy of Superman Unleashed. Scott looked at the DC rep and asked it it would be ok to sign since it already had Neal's on it. I wish I could regal you of what actually transpired, but I was in awe and shocked at his courtesy and kindness. My one book was complete. I shook his hand and thanked him again.

I slid to the left and greeted Greg. I thought it was really cool when he stopped for a fan that recognized him while we were waiting for Artist Alley to open. I was already pleased that I recognized him as he walked by, but I didn't know if he had his morning coffee. Either I didn't want to bother him or I'm just not much of a fanboy...although I was gushing over Tom Mandrake. My witness Molly (pan... never mind) could attest to that.

I mentioned my thoughts about this to Greg, he announced that's what we're here for, the fans. Once again not verbatim. He signed my books, thanked me as I thanked him and I walked over to Gemma where my friend was also standing after arriving fifteen minutes prior. I told her the sad news that we would have to arrive early again the next day.

I brought forty books with me to do and by sheer force of will I am going to get forty books done. We waited next to Gemma until another witness could walk us back. And once back to the booth that Hot Flips generously offered space to Mike and the Signature series crew I began closing invoices starting with the one for fellow registry member Bagofleas, my younger brother.

Thanks for Reading

Tnerb

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