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On 3/22/2023 at 8:09 PM, srezvan said:

89 comics so far this year.

Kill Lock Vol. 1: I'm a big fan of the author/illustrator. He does great Transformers and Star Wars art (among other things), but I've never read anything that he's written. I was pleasantly surprised by the story. Basically a society of robots. Different classes of robots do different jobs. When robots severely break laws, four robots get "kill locked" together, meaning if one dies, they all die. How do they handle that punishment? There are a few minor things that I didn't like (e.g., robots consuming alcohol doesn't make sense to me), but the overall story was very enjoyable and the art was terrific. I recommend this TPB. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel.

Ive wanted to read this, but haven’t seen it at my LCS. Maybe Ill have to order it.

On 3/24/2023 at 8:07 PM, MSGComics said:

Yeah it was so busy that I tried to say hi to everyone and yes I remember you from those Quad Con Shows.

Did you say if you'd be there Sunday? 

On 3/24/2023 at 5:10 PM, fastballspecial said:

Thank you for the write up I enjoyed talking with you as well. Bring some buddies back. I will send you some flyers
this time around. Next show is June 17th. I will put a link on our Facebook page as well. I am very happy with our
progress with the show and how it is growing every show.

 

 

No problem! I love doing these reports they are fun! 
 

Im going to try to make the June show, Ill start asking around. 

On 3/24/2023 at 1:49 PM, MSGComics said:

I know it was a week ago, I am finally recovering.  Sold a lot more golden age books than in past years and a number of PCH books.  Always a great show. 

I stopped and said hello but Im sure you dont remember me. I meet you at shows here in st charles. You had a nice selection as usual! Glad to here that you had a good show!

On 3/21/2023 at 7:32 PM, unclezebo said:

1. Not liking BBQ is unamerican 

2. next time try Joes Kansas City (formerly Oklahoma Joes), I'd recommend the original location. There is just something about getting BBQ at a gas station. I remember when I lived there if someone in our friend group got a week day off work they had to go and wait in line to get it for everyone.

http://www.urbanreviewstl.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/joeskc01.jpg

 

The big reason I dont like BBQ is the price you pay. You get very little. 

I want to leave a place feeling like I got my moneys worth and full. Most BBQ Im hungry in an hour.

My cousin worked for a big BBQ place here in St Louis and swears the price is justified but I dont buy it. Throw rub on a piece of meat and put it in a smoker and walk away for 12+ hours…ooooohhhhh the man hours.

On 3/21/2023 at 12:57 PM, F For Fake said:

Don cracks me up. To be clear, I have tons of respect for his work, and love his comics, but he is such a crank, it's hilarious. I'm sure that he was getting a lot of questions that he found annoying about Duck Tales, since he's such a fanatical stickler about the holy texts of Carl Barks. But still, the fact that he decided to make a sign telling people that "THIS IS NOT DUCK TALES" rather than just saying "Uh, yeah...it's Duck Tales...and prints are only $20" is really something. Take the money and run, Don!

I’ve seen Don Rosa set up in Chicago and planet comicon before and he has always had that sign about “this is not ducktails“

On 3/21/2023 at 12:21 PM, cd4ever said:

Thanks for the pics. I didn't get to go this year. Looks like a good show. I usually go and rummage through Dale's and Harlee's boxes. Also I have found lots of great 3 and 5 dollar boxes at that con. Hopefully next year! 

Harley and Dale we’re not there this year.

On 3/21/2023 at 9:33 AM, The Commissioner said:

I'm glad you got some KC BBQ! I've heard that you can get some good BBQ in St. Louis by hopping on I-70 West and driving until your radio picks up Kansas City stations. As soon as that happens, take the next exit and whatever BBQ place you find is the best BBQ in St. Louis 

St Louis has a few good places for BBQ

Pappys

and 

Sugarfire

Those are what a lot of people talk about.

I still like your joke.

On 3/21/2023 at 8:26 AM, sevans1979 said:

Great report.  I live two and a half hours away and went two years ago on a Sunday. Going the last day and bringing cash you can get some decent deals. I thought about going this year all the way up until a couple days before it started and talked myself out of it. The $50ish price tag for the last day is kind of high imo. 

Looks like there was more comic dealers this year then when I went in 2021 which makes me wish I went    
I see Dave from Krypton Comics in one of the dealer pics. That’s my “Home” LCS. Good people. 

I bought the Batman from Kypton comics.

Also I had another friend that went on Friday and the Friday ticket was only $45. I don’t understand how they’re getting these prices. I know me and my friend paid those prices, but that is too high for that show.

Plus I got to see and hold the famous ASM 14 “exgirl friend variant”

I really like the remark on his ASM 55!

On 3/20/2023 at 8:27 PM, Turnando said:

Cool t-shirt

Yes it was! I should have asked where he got it! But I can just ask Google.

On 3/20/2023 at 8:27 PM, unclezebo said:

I wish I could have made it, But I never know if I'm gonna get much free time this time of year. I ended up going to the Springfield Mo. con last month.............1 booth of comics and another that had some comics but mostly toys......... Waste of a day, lol.

Sorry to hear that! Was it Rubblecon…? Is that still a thing?

On 3/20/2023 at 7:59 PM, fastballspecial said:

Sweet so the cost to you was $55 for one day. Did it live up to your expectations. Its looks like there were alot of dealers from your pics.
How many would estimate were there? Ive been to Chicago and STL many times, but never KC.

$55 for a Sunday (10-5 shorten times) Ticket $70 for Saturday or $110? for a 3 day. 20+ dealers-ish. Some pics of the dealers took 2-3  to get their wall. Plus a ton more vendors that sold toys, funkco, Candy, and anything pop culture.  Ive been to this show 4-5 times and it is a good show that can be done in 1 day. Meaning you can see it all and do some shopping. C2E2 is a 2 day show to see it all. That by no means mean its not worth going. 

As to meeting expectations I never have any going to this show, my friend and I had fun and thats all that matters in the end.  Ive only been to this show with friends so Ive not been alone, not like when I went to your show or C2E2then Im by myself.

Also there is a nice show called Quad con coming to St Charles (30 outside STL) on this Sunday March 26. It is a good small show 5-10 comic dealers 40+ dealers of pop culture items. PM me if you want more info

report...

On 3/20/2023 at 7:44 PM, The Commissioner said:

I love this show but I hate how expensive it is. Almost $70 for a Saturday pass after taxes and online fees.

Other than that, I had a great time. Lots of people wearing Mandalorian armor.

I agree about prices for this show! They seem over priced. Tell us more! what did you get if anything?

If anyone else would like to chime in that they went, please feel free to post pictures and let everyone else know your experience.
 

I see that @The Commissioner has! Thanks

These are the other prints my friend got. 

These are the prints that my friend purchased at the show the green goblin web head is absolutely amazing!!! also, these were new at the show and they were artist proofs.

on the bottom of the Spider-Man he did a remark. I don’t know why the green goblin one is posting sideways.

I really liked the Mars Attacks blacklight and regular and the doctor doom and silver surfer silver foil prints were absolutely amazing in person!

Apparently, there were guests that made the movie the Terrifier at the show doing a panel. If you are a fan of horror, movies, do yourself a favor and go watch the Terrifier!