BitterOldMan

Terry's Comics does not have a store, but is located in Orange, CA. Terry O runs the Cal Comic Con on the Sunday before the Super Bowl.and has a fantastic selection of back issues. https://www.terryscomics.com/ The Los Angeles area has some of the worst traffic in the US. If you come from a small city, then you are in for a real surprise. My kid brother is a retired CHP (California Highway Patrol) officer, whose routes included the infamous Four Lane Freeway interchange also known as the Stack.

Please read the links that I provided. In 1980, Fawcett Comics quit printing comics and thus went out of business (defunct). Fawcett Publishing continued on, until being acquired by Hachette, which was acquired by media giant Hearst. Most of the Fawcett comic book characters were sold to DC or Charlton. Charlton later sold most of the characters to DC. A few Fawcett characters are in the public domain.

Fawcett Comics was a subsidiary of Fawcett Publishing. As you mentioned, Dennis the Menace was their last comic book publication. They focused on paperbacks and magazines, which were more profitable. From the source below: "In 1987, Fawcett senior executive Peter G. Diamandis and a management team negotiated a $650 million leveraged buy out, then sold six titles to raise $250 million. Diamandis Communications, Inc. was then sold the next year to Hachette Publications for $712 million." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fawcett_Comics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fawcett_Publications

Not my copy.

Scrooge in Northwest Canada, but sweating anyway.

At SDCC,Terry O told me that the hotel has a free shuttle to John Wayne Airport (Orange County) SNA, so attendees do not have to rent a car and fight the always crazy traffic. Spend all your money at the con. South Coast Plaza is the largest shopping center on the west coast, and currently second in the US to the Mall of America in Bloomington. West Edmonton Mall in Canada is the largest mall in North America. At South Coast Plaza, you can have bespoken shoes made at Berlutti or John Lobb or if you are well connected, purchase a Birkin Bag at Hermès.

Only comic store that I like is Mysterious Time Machine owned by Roger Williams https://www.yelp.com/biz/mysterious-time-machine-new-york-2 If you are considering going to one of the many tourist traps, purchase your tickets on-line. airbnb is a better choice than one of the expensive hotel rooms. However chose carefully. There are many roach infested apartments in NYC. October will be very humid, so pick a place with air-conditioning.

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I read all 181 original Doc Savage stories, through the Bantam reprints. The James Bama covers really caught my eye. Here is an Alex Ross homage to James Bama. Picked up from Alex Ross’ agent at 2014 SDCC. Not for sale.

G.A.tor in this picture. The pictures of Danielle Smith aka Nerdy Girl Comics are with Alex Gross, artist. Adam did not attend the Torpedo show.

I usually use JFK. Take Air Train to Jamaica Station, then E Train into Manhattan. I usually get an unlimited subway pass from one of the kiosks. Cash gets you passes quicker than using credit cards. Everybody else will be lined up at the machines with their credit cards. Are you comfortable on public transit? I only travel with one backpack, without rolling luggage. I am surprised how much luggage people take with them when they travel. For accommodations, I prefer Airbnb to an expensive Manhattan hotel. Airbnb is usually cheaper. But reserve right away, instead of later, because all the affordable places will have been booked. There are some great Airbnb accommodations and some roach filled apartments in NYC.

Always great to see the legendary GAtor.

Dark Knight, Thanks for setting up the dinner and sharing those awesome comic book stories.

This was the only panel that I attended. On Saturday, there was an 80th Anniversary Panel on Archie Super Heroes comics, where they gave away Shield G-Man button and card, but I was long gone. The World of TwoMorrows 25th Anniversary TwoMorrows Publishing is celebrating their 25th anniversary with a look back at the company's beginnings and the crazy things that've happened during a quarter-century quest to create the future of comics history. Comic-Con special guest Jon B. Cooke (Comic Book Artist /Comic Book Creator magazine editor) and panelists P .C. Hamerlinck (Alter Ego /FCA editor), Keith Dallas (editor of the American Comic Book Chronicles series, and co-author of the Eisner Award–nominated book Comic Book Implosion), Mike Manley (Draw! magazine editor), and Dewey Cassell (author of the Eisner -nominated book Mike Grell: Life Is Drawing Without an Eraser) will share what TwoMorrows has in store for 2020 and beyond. Moderated by publisher (and Jack Kirby Collector editor) John Morrow.

John Morrow running the TwoMorrows Publishing panel on Friday. There were 34 attendees in a room that had a capacity of over 200. John publishes Alter Ego, Back Issue, and Jack Kirby Collector magazines and a host of great books on comic book history.

Saw Angelo at SDCC wearing a LED nametag. He did not have anything of interest.

The series, American Comic Book Chronicles, by TwoMorrows Publishing covers everything from 1940 through 1999, except 1945-1949, which should come out early next year. John Morrow ran a panel at SDCC stating that he ran a kickstarter campaign to keep the series in print. The books are simply amazing and comprehensive. http://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=american+comic+book+chronicles

GAtor’s booth yesterday. He is sharing with Filter and Bechara.

CGC Private Signings and FREE Book Evaluations at San Diego Comic Con July 17-21 San Diego Comic Con is NEXT WEEK! CGC will be set up at two booths. Booth #901 is where customers can turn in their books for private signings, Express Drop-Off submissions, Signature Series submissions and FREE book evaluations. Booth #4315 is the designated area to grab a signature witness for Signature Series. Frank Miller, Robert Kirkman, Jim Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Tyler Kirkham, Ryan Ottley, Anna Zhuo and many more are part of CGC's Private Signings this year! CGC is offering FREE comic book evaluations by our vintage and modern grading experts at designated times throughout the weekend! To submit books or collectibles for a Private Signing, follow the instructions below: Books MUST be in window bags with boards. Your NAME and ACCOUNT NUMBER must be written on the back of the boards. You must have cash for artist fees. Go to CGC booth #901 for paperwork. More details on signings and book evaluations are listed below. Signing Fee: $100 (Per Signature) The cut-off time to submit your books for Miller's signature is 1:00PM on Friday, July 19, so get your books over to CGC booth #901 as early as possible. Signing Fee: $30 (Per Signature) The cut-off time to submit your books for Kirkman's signature is 5:00PM on Saturday, July 20, so get your books over to CGC booth #901 as early as possible. Signing Fee: $40 (Per Signature) The cut-off time to submit your books for Lee's signature is 4:00PM on Saturday, July 20, so get your books over to CGC booth #901 as early as possible. Signing Fee: $30 (Per Signature) The cut-off time to submit your books for Campbell's signature is 11:00AM on Sunday, July 21, so get your books over to CGC booth #901 as early as possible. Signing Fee: $20 (Per Signature) The cut-off time to submit your books for Kirkham's signature is 11:00AM on Sunday, July 21, so get your books over to CGC booth #901 as early as possible. Signing Fee: $20 (Per Signature) The cut-off time to submit your books for Ottley's signature is 12:00PM on Saturday, July 20, so get your books over to CGC booth #901 as early as possible. Signing Fee: FREE The cut-off time to submit your books for Zhuo's signature is 2:00PM on Friday, July 19, so get your books over to CGC booth #901 as early as possible. Signing Fee: $10 (Per Signature) The cut-off time to submit your books for the Hero Initiative Charity Signing is 5:00PM on Friday, July 19, so get your books over to CGC booth #901 as early as possible. Hero Initiative include: Marv Wolfman, Rafael Albuquerque, Chris Burnham, Amanda Conner, Dave Gibbons, Dan Jurgens, Ann Nocenti, Jimmy Palmiotti, Dan Panosial, Tom Raney, Ron Marz, Jai Nitz, Joe Jusko

Brian, I plan to attend the dinner. I am staying at the Embassy Suites and can easily stumble back to my room. Ray W aka BitterOldMan

Looks like you are sharing a booth with all around good guy, Bechara I will bring food.

Weird Science 19 - The Precious Years Some of Wood’s best work and NFS.