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I'm probably really late to the game but it appears to be official, Skip Williamson and Jay Lynch have died. Jay Lynch somehow appeared on by Facebook page one day and I followed him. He was always entertaining, if something of a curmudgeon at times. I've been missing his posts, but he came and went at times so I hadn't given it a thought. I wish I could say where I first heard of Skip Williamson. For the life of me, I can't remember. I found him on Facebook a few years ago as well. There was an eBay auction for a Snappy Sammy Smoot sketch and I just couldn't decide whether it was legit so I Googled Mr. Williamson, finding him, asking him about the sketch (it was good by the way) and followed him ever since. He was a unique soul with a clear and individual voice that came through in his art. He was risqué, political, sharp, and funny. I had noticed a slow down in his posts as well, usually he just posted pics of his art or promoted various projects, but now I really regret not checking into FB more often. I knew his health ebbed and flowed but had no idea it was this bad. Mr. Williamson, from his art, pics, and posts, appeared to be someone that I would have really enjoyed knowing, particularly in my mid 20s when I was running with a much more artistic crowd. RIP guys, despite not really knowing either of you, I will miss you.

Comic Book Marketplace #96 NM- 3.75 Little Nemo 1905-1914 NM 18.75

Based on the pics, these are pretty nice, what's the story on the grades?

Disregard, I think it's official, Buzz Aldrin will not be signing.

He's generally in the $200-250 range but in SLC, he would only sign his latest book. I'm hoping he'll change that policy on this show.

That was part of what I loved about him, his range. Wally Wood and to a lesser extent, Harvey Kurtzman also come to mind as being able to do both the dramatic and comedic equally well.

I got beat to the punch, but yeah Will Eisner was a true master, bringing all kinds of new elements to the comic page. His format necessitated some changes, particularly the front page being an actual part of the story much of the time. Because of that, the title was generally worked into the art. I have to thank the "old guys" (younger than I am now) that hung around the comic shop when I was getting into comics. They pointed out the Kitchen Sink books and I've been a devout fan ever since. I remember when Mr. Miller's Daredevil work was recommended, I thought it looked a lot like Mr. Eisner's stuff.

I actually got to meet Mr. Wrightson once! He was very nice and even tolerated my mindless, gushing fanboy tripe because I was too star struck to know what to say. I love his artwork and...well, it's all been said before and more eloquently than I could ever hope to be. Here's some stuff...

Agreed. I hate the Star Wars junk. All the Star Trek treasures are very nice, though and really round out a convention.

Yeah, a lot of the stuff is family friendly, just not necessarily the costumes. We're going to Dallas in a couple of weeks so my son can meet Stan Lee. I had reservations about it because Tim Curry will also be there and I worried about the Rocky Horror crowd and trying to explain it. I'm sure it own't be bad but it was definitely a consideration and topic of conversation between me and my wife.

Creative but annoying as all get out. That's a ton of real estate and I'm sure there was a long pause each time for the photo op.

Please come to Arkansas....

I've wondered about that sort of thing too, we can't bring weapons but they can sell them? Seems kind of double edged...

Are you insane? Letting the market decide whether a business model is successful? It's the end times!!

Let's not forget that some of the accoutrements on these costumes could potentially damage the very collectibles that they are there to see and buy. Leaving the costumes at home would be a benefit at a vintage comics convention.

You should step down from hurricanes to tornados and move to Arkansas! I wish Florida was closer, I'd attend this show in a heartbeat!

I'm no sure it's more family friendly in that there are so many scantly clad/literally painted on costumes. Not trying to be a prude, I like the scantly clads as much as anyone but I'm not sure it fits the definition of "family friendly."

It's a closer analogy than what you propose. Cosplay has invaded these shows on a monstrous scale. If they want to get together and offer ideas on different ways to attach sequins or whatever it is that cosplayers talk about with each other, let them do their own show. As for your concept, try it. See how many dealer tables you sell and what type of dealers they are. I can't imagine that many comics dealers would show up, certainly not the type that I go to a show to see.

I'm only three posts in on this thread and I like both the thread and the idea of a comics only show. No, conventions are not really conventions anymore. When I started, there were people that made a costume the night before, or if they were really ambitious, a week before and wore it for fun, not to have pictures taken or to compete in any way. I'm sick of the whole cosplay aspect and disgusted at the idea of professional cosplayers. In my mind, the only professionals that wear costumes work in theme parks and movies. I'm tired of having to dodge 9 foot long cardboard swords while checking out vendors' wares because the person_too_unaware_of_social_graces carrying it can't see out the tiny slits he made for eye holes and has no idea anyone is around him. My only pilgrimage to SDCC was in 2006, arguably the first big non-comic SDCC. Video game manufacturers, toy manufacturers, television and movie studios had the lions share of the floor space. It was cool at first, then I realized that the comics I had come for were shoved into the corner and forgotten. I talked with Dale Roberts in KC a few years ago and he said it best, "conventions are to kids today what malls were in the 80s," meaning that their parents throw them out at the curb and they mill around all day not really doing or buying anything. Show now are infested with "Conrats" as Kevin Smith might put it.

And I thought I was depressed when he retired.... Thank you again Bernie!

In case anyone is interested, CGC is attending this show so we will be able to get CGC SS done!

Long overdue! Thank you for the work on this!

Wrapped in spoiler tags for your safety!

It's down from $600 a year or so ago.