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This is bizarre...not your example but the way the boards work. This was not here when I posted last night. Anyhow, I know it's not fair to look at Manga through such a narrow lens and the two titles I'm most familiar with didn't use them much, at least as I recall. Again, it's not fair to generalize but I look these pages, all that you posted, and instantly know that they are from Japan (Asia anyway). Beyond the black and white, they have a very specific look and style. It's not bad in any way, in fact I'm impressed with the fine lines and detail. The other book you posted pics from, is it the basis for the movie "Edge of Tomorrow"? This bugs me, too. It shouldn't but it does. I really thought it was my head injury, as strange things bother me now that never would have before. When I first tried Manga, it was Americanized in that it was flipped so that it read left to right. I notice that now, it's common to leave the art was it was originally done and we read right to left instead. To me, "Manga" is just the term for Japanese graphic narratives. It's probably as far off base as calling them "comic books" is here in the U.S. The majority of what is published here doe fit that name as most of it is mindless superhero fare but there's so much more to it. Look at Peter Bagge, Jeff Lemire, Daniel Clowes, and Jeff Smith. They do amazing work that is so much more than just "comics" but they get lumped in anyway.

Have you watched Teen Titans Go? My son watches it, so my wife and I watch it as well. It's hysterical, they did an episode on buying real estate that was funny and actually informative. It works on many levels and I was really impressed.

Sam Glanzman has died

Good Lord *choke* ! What passes for articles these days.... Twitter makes me crazy. If you can't say what you want to say in 140 (or whatever the stupid number is) characters or less, move to a different platform. And if you're going to make an article out of nothing but quotes, for the love of all that is holy, quote people instead of just posting shots of their Tweets. Anyway, my Manga experience, like many older collectors, is very limited. I read and enjoyed Akira but was a bit underwhelmed by the film. I guess you could argue that the book is better than the movie! Lone Wolf and Cub also held my interest for many issues but beyond those two, I haven't been even remotely enticed by other Manga titles. To me, there is a different visual language (not trying to be funny) in Manga that I simply don't understand. I suppose if I read more, I might eventually understand it better. My big problem with Manga is the first one that most of the uninitiated seem to give, it all looks alike. I see three basic styles, the giant eyes which looks to generally be lighter and funnier books, the epic sci-fi style which looks to be the books like Macross, Full Metal Alchemist and then the hybrid of the two which look to be the "slice of life" mentioned so many times. I'm sure I'm overgeneralizing, but that's what my casually observing eye sees. I also thought that it was funny that one of the complaints about American books at the top of the page was "This means what you see on the cover might not be an accurate representation of what you'll be reading" but at the bottom of the page reads "...a new reader has to go by looking at the cover art -- which may or may not be a good indicator of the content within." At least in this aspect, the American comics and Manga are very similar despite what the author of the article would have the reader believe. A solid point that was brought up is the American comic shop system and the direct market. I'm very familiar with it but no longer participate as it seemed absurd to me to pay $5 a month to find out what I'm going to spend money on 2 months from now. I can see how this pre-order driven market would be confusing and overwhelming to a new reader/collector. In hanging out and talking with the owner of my LCS, I've seen a shift in the buying/reading habits of customers. He has talked about fewer people buying the monthly books, holding out for the collections (TPBs) instead. The older readers buy the monthly books and younger readers get the collections preferring to get the story rather than the collectible, plus the collection is generally cheaper than getting the individual books. I did like the point in the article that Japan knows how to market comics better. The implication is that it's because there are more types of stories but if one looks at the indie market, there are all kinds of books and stories available. Optic Nerve is a "slice of life" book that I thought was amazing but it never moved past the indie publishers. I've recommended it many times and, of the people that have read it, no one came back unhappy. That it's not widely known is a failure of marketing in my mind. I loved Cerebus and Matt Kindt's Mind MGMT was one of the best books I've read in years. For those keeping score at home, the three titles I mention are all creator owned, another facet hyped in the article. All in all, I don't know that one is superior to the other, they're just different and appeal to different demographics. To the Manga fans here, what's a good example of a high quality title? I'm open to a lot but to be fair, I'm not a fantasy or monster (of any kind, vampires to Godzilla, they just don't appeal to me) fan so lets avoid those. It doesn't have to be Watchmen level stuff, just a good read. I'll try it!

Is this like having to catch four connecting flights with two of those bing in Atlanta? Have fun! Sorry I won't be able to be there but we'll cross paths again eventually....

We stayed on the outskirts and rode the "trolley" (train) into the Gaslight District, we got out right in front of the show. It may be a good alternative to trying to park.

This is brilliant! Find a place close to the Trolley lines, even. It might allow it to be cheaper if it branches out from the main show but still remains easily accessible.

My problem isn't social anxiety, it's sensory overload. I can't watch everyone all the time, hear only the "important" things, keep an eye on the exits, avoid running over people, etc. I used to love conventions but now it's exhausting regardless of size.

Thank you, I was really excited about this one. I've got a few getting done this weekend that's got me even more excited.

That's right! It's Chuck Norris! Big thanks to Dork Buzz for this one!

SDCC is completely out of touch. I've never heard of 24 of their 56 special guests. In all fairness, I'm not up to date on modern books, but still... On top of that, some of their special guests are annual special guests, Sergio Aragonés, Mark Evanier, and Maggie Thomspon off the top of my head, and that's not to diminish their work, they all have a place in comics history and have made significant contributions but do those contributions make them worthy of special status at the world's biggest/best comic convention every year? I think for the average fan, SDCC is long gone and other big shows are beginning to follow suit. Heroes and Baltimore come to mind as relatively pure comics shows, with limited media guests and strong comics-oriented guest lists that include the newest up and coming talents to the most seasoned veterans. I think that conventions that maintain a narrow focus on comics will do well but that the pup culture shows that so many of us frequently lament will also do well. As fastballspecial wrote, we are victims of our own success. We spent decades on the fringe, doing our own thing and hoping for wider recognition and acceptance. Well, we got it. Frankly, I was more comfortable on the fringe.

You are right and so is Chuck on this point. It is incredibly frustrating, particularly when everyone around you is ready to go. Unfortunately, it is routine at conventions and trade shows across the country and it could be any of a number of reasons. Maybe the driver rubbed the show contractors or union the wrong way. Maybe he had a 53 foot truck and because of poor planning, he can't get into the dock until other trucks clear out or the size of his truck will block others from getting in (the needs of the many....). Maybe Chuck rubbed the contractors the wrong way with repeated complaints and/or questions and this was their revenge. Tradeshows and conventions are a racket and those in charge know it. It's rare that even organizers can get a handle on the contractors that handle the freight, setup, and move out.

I went in 2006 and was shocked how little it had to do with comics. The movie studios and toy companies were edging out the comics dealers then and by all accounts, it has only gotten worse.

It's official! Mile High Comics won't be at SDCC. Chuck has finally bowed out. Will other big dealers follow suit in the coming years? Chuck laments the same things that have been said again and again by both dealers and fans, SDCC ain't what it used to be.

I'm struggling with it, still. I've sent it along to a friend that works with databases and compatibility but it's a side project and no progress has been made. Just curious, how long have you been working with CB to get your problem worked out? I spoke with them today, informing them that the deletions down to the May 11 update. They told me I was the only one having such problems and that there was no way to go back to that particular update to see what happened. To use their words, "it's like looking at train tracks trying to decide which direction the train went." He made it clear that there was no interest in trying to find the problem because it can't happen. This is how it has been with them all along. The user presents problems, they can't solve them, so it must be isolated to the user's computer. Another common scenario is that the database "is corrupted" and must be repaired by them with no explanation as to what caused the corruption in the first place, how it might be avoided, or how one might repair it if/when it happens again. Other users have come forward on their forums to express similar problems. I love their program when it works but when it goes awry, it's a disaster. Their customer service, though, is lacking at best.

I've got to have one of these....

One more time for my facilitators that responded. I think I have worked with all of these guys at one time or another and had everything go as smooth as could be. Hank Pym is taking subs for the Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas which has some awesome Trek guests. William Shatner, Patrick Stewart, Kate Mulgrew,George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Levar Burton, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Michael Dorn, John De Lancie, Karl Urban, Ron Perlman, and tons more! August 2-6 Kevlar is accepting subs for the Walker Stalker in Atlanta with Norman Reedus, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Melissa McBride, Michael Cudlitz, Josh McDermitt, Alanna Masterson, Michael Rooker, Ron Perlman, and whole mess of other Sons of Anarchy stars. October 27-29 Rich Henn is accepting subs for both Monster Mania shows. The first one is in Cherry Hill, NJ August 18-20 and another one in Hunt Valley, MD September 29-October 1. Kate Beckinsale and Val Kilmer will be at the Jersey show!

As a reminder, if you're attending shows and taking submissions, please let me know and I will list you so we know who to contact! The list below has creators that have been requested or that generally have a large enough following to be mentioned for the good of everyone. Please check and see if the creator you are looking for is listed! Also, please remember that if a creator you are looking for isn't listed, it doesn't necessarily mean that they aren't making appearances. It just means that no one has requested them to be added to the list yet. If you want someone added, just ask! If they are listed with no dates after their name, then they have been requested but have no appearances in the next three months. Why three months? First, it gives 90 days notice, give or take. That is generally enough time to make arrangements to attend a show or get something to someone who is attending. Second, it makes things easier and less confusing. Making appearances at shows is generally a side job for the majority of these people so while Bazooka Joe may have agreed to attend a show nine months from now, he may get behind on his deadlines, get sick, have a falling out with the promoter, develop hodophobia, or any of a million other things and he may have to cancel that appearance. Not all shows list cancellations, the guest just disappears. It seems to happen less frequently during the three month window. Checking the guest lists against this list then checking this list against the guest lists is incredibly time consuming. All of the shows listed have a link to their site. If the suspense is too much for you, just start clicking away and see if the creator or entertainer you are looking for is slated to appear at an upcoming show. If you want someone added or know of an appearance, you can either add it here or PM me and I'll get them on the list. Expect ridicule if you ask anything covered here. If someone is accepting submissions for shows or mail in signings or whatever, please let me know! Again, I try to keep an eye on things, but I've had some slip by in the past and really don't want to slight anyone. I’m a big fan of a level playing field. Popular Sci-Fi actors appearances link. SHOW LEGEND AND FACILITATORS ATTENDING AKR - Akron Comicon ACCC - Alamo City Comicon ABQ - Albuquerque Comic Con January 12-14, 2018 ALV - Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con AZC - Amazing Arizona Comic Con AHI - Amazing Hawaii Comic Con August 25-27, 2017 DCA - Awesome Con DC BALT - Baltimore Comic Con September 22-24, 2017 dscott accepting Rich Henn accepting BApl - Big Apple Con BOS - Boston Comic Con August 11-13, 2017 dscott accepting C2E2 - Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo April 6-8, 2018 CIN - Cincinnati Comic Expo September 22-24, 2017 dscott accepting CINCY - Cincy Comic Con CPZ - Comicpalooza CKZ - Comikaze October 27-29, 2017 DCS - Dallas Comic Show September 16-17, 2017 DEN - Denver Comic Con June 30-July 2, 2017 Celestial Comics accepting Kevlar accepting DGN - Dragon Con September 1-4, 2017 ECo - East Coast Comicon ECCC - Emerald City Comic Con March 1-4, 2018 ETC - Eternal Con July 1-2, 2017 FXC - Fan Expo Canada August 31-September 3, 2017 dscott accepting Kevlar accepting FXD - Fan Expo Dallas FXV - Fan Expo Vancouver November 10-12, 2017 FSC - Florida Super Con July 27-30, 2017 Par2ch accepting GSC - Garden State Comic Fest July 8-9, 2017 Rich Henn accepting GEM - Gem City Comic Con GRCC - Grand Rapids Comic Con October 20-22, 2017 GACC - Great American Comic Con Las Vegas GLCE - Great Lakes Comic Expo February 23-24, 2018 HERO - Heroes Con IND - Indiana Comic Con March 30-April 1, 2018 KCCC - Kansas City Comic Con November 10-12, 2017 LFC - London Film and Comic Con July 28-30, 2017 Kevlar accepting LBCC - Long Beach Comic Con September 2-3, 2017 LBCE - Long Beach Comic Expo February 18-19, 2018 MGAO - Megacon Orlando MGAT - Megacon Tampa Bay September 29-October 1, 2017 MEM - Memphis Comic Expo September 16-17, 2017 MOTO - Motor City Comic Con NJC - New Jersey Comic Expo November 18-19, 2017 NYCC - New York Comic Con October 5-8, 2017 dscott accepting Kevlar accepting Rich Henn accepting NCC - North Carolina Comicon November 10-12, 2017 NYMi - NYComics Mail In Dates vary. The date listed is the deadline to get the books in. PCty - Paradise City Comic Con PENS - Pensacon February 23-25, 2018 PHX - Phoenix Comicon PCKC - Planet Comicon, Kansas City area RICC - Rhode Island Comic Con November 10-12, 2017 Kevlar accepting RCC - Rose City Comic-Con September 9-10, 2017 SDCC - San Diego Comic Con July 20-23, 2017 Celestial Comics accepting dscott accepting Kevlar accepting Rich Henn accepting STL - St. Louis Comic Con SLC - Salt Lake City Comic Con September 21-23, 2017 Kevlar accepting SVCC - Silicon Valley Comic Con SWC - Star Wars Celebration TPA - Tampa Bay Comic Con July 28-30, 2017 Evil Cody accepting TER - TerrifiCon August 18-20, 2017 NYComics accepting TCF - Texas Comic Fest TCC Toronto Comicon WWCh - Wizard World Chicago August 24-27, 2017 Kevlar accepting WWNO - Wizard World New Orleans January 5-7, 2018 WWPh - Wizard World Philadelphia WonC - WonderCon JUNE EVENTS: DEN - Denver Comic Con June 30-July 2, 2017 Celestial Comics accepting Kevlar accepting JULY EVENTS: GSC - Garden State Comic Fest July 8-9, 2017 Rich Henn accepting SDCC - San Diego Comic Con July 20-23, 2017 Celestial Comics accepting dscott accepting Kevlar accepting Rich Henn accepting FSC - Florida Super Con July 27-30, 2017 Par2ch accepting LFC - London Film and Comic Con July 28-30, 2017 Kevlar accepting TPA - Tampa Bay Comic Con July 28-30, 2017 Evil Cody accepting AUGUST EVENTS: BOS - Boston Comic Con August 11-13, 2017 dscott accepting TER - TerrifiCon August 18-20, 2017 NYComics accepting WWCh - Wizard World Chicago August 24-27, 2017 Kevlar accepting AHI - Amazing Hawaii Comic Con August 25-27, 2017 FXC - Fan Expo Canada August 31-September 3, 2017 dscott accepting Kevlar accepting SEPTEMBER EVENTS: DGN - Dragon Con September 1-4, 2017 LBCC - Long Beach Comic Con September 2-3, 2017 RCC - Rose City Comic-Con September 9-10, 2017 DCS - Dallas Comic Show September 16-17, 2017 MEM - Memphis Comic Expo September 16-17, 2017 SLC - Salt Lake City Comic September 21-23, 2017 Kevlar accepting BALT - Baltimore Comic Con September 22-24, 2017 dscott accepting CIN - Cincinnati Comic Expo September 22-24, 2017 dscott accepting MGAT - Megacon Tampa Bay September 29-October 1, 2017 A Jason Aaron - Paul Abrams - Art Adams - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (8/11-8/13 BOS) Neal Adams - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (7/27-7/30 FSC) (8/11-8/13 BOS) (8/18-8/20 TER) (9/9-9/10 RCC) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Charlie Adlard - David Aja - Rafael Albuquerque - (7/27-7/30 FSC) Mike Allred - (9/9-9/10 RCC) Brent Anderson - Kalman Andrasofszky - (8/31-9/3 FXC) Kaare Andrews - Sergio Aragonés - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Brian Augustyn - Terry Austin - (8/1 NYMi) Brian Azzarello - B Chris Bachalo - Peter Bagge - Mark Bagley - (9/1-9/4 DGN) Kyle Baker - Ralph Bakshi - Ken Bald - Darryl Banks - (9/22-9/24 CIN) Matt "BATT" Banning - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (8/31-9/3 FXC) Carlo Barberi - Mike Baron - (6/30-7/2 DEN) Mike W. 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Maggin - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Kevin Maguire - (7/27-7/30 FSC) (8/11-8/13 BOS) (8/18-8/20 TER) (8/31-9/3 FXC) Jim Mahfood - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (7/28-7/30 TPA) (9/1-9/4 DGN) (9/9-9/10 RCC) Doug Mahnke - Alex Maleev - Francis Manapul - Tom Mandrake - (7/8-7/9 GSC) Mike Manley - Clay Mann - (8/11-8/13 BOS) Pablo Marcos - (7/28-7/30 TPA) Marcos Martin - Laura Martin - (9/22-9/24 BALT) Ron Marz - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Val Mayerik - Mike Mayhew - (7/28-7/30 TPA) John McCrea - Scott McDaniel - Todd McFarlane - (8/25-8/27 AHI) Don McGregor - Ed McGuinness - (7/27-7/30 FSC) (8/11-8/13 BOS) (8/31-9/3 FXC) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Dave McKean - Roger McKenzie - Mike McKone - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (8/11-8/13 BOS) (9/16-9/17 MEM) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Bob McLeod - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (8/18-8/20 TER) (9/29-10/1 MGAT) Steve McNiven - (8/31-9/3 FXC) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Angel Medina - Joshua Medors - William Messner-Loebs - Ken Meyer, Jr. - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Jonboy Meyers - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (8/11-8/13 BOS) David Michelinie - Mike Mignola - (9/22-9/24 BALT) Danny Miki - Al Milgrom - Mark Millar - Frank Miller - Mike S. Miller - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Jorge Molina - Karl Moline - Alan Moore - Terry Moore - (8/31-9/3 FXC CANCELED) Tony Moore - (8/11-8/13 BOS) (8/31-9/3 FXC) Rags Morales - Bill Morrison - Grant Morrison - Marat Mychaels - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (7/27-7/30 FSC) N Todd Nauck - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Dustin Nguyen - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Fabian Nicieza - Steve Niles - Alex Niño - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Ann Nocenti - Graham Nolan - Cary Nord - (8/31-9/3 FXC) Mike Norton - (9/16-9/17 MEM) Phil Noto - (8/11-8/13 BOS) Kevin Nowlan - (7/27-7/30 FSC) O James O’ Barr - (8/24-8/27 WWCh) (9/9-9/10 RCC) Ariel Olivetti - (7/28-7/30 TPA) Olivia - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Denny O'Neil - (9/22-9/24 BALT) Jerome Opeña - Jerry Ordway - (8/18-8/20 TER) Tom Orzechowski - John Ostrander - Ryan Ottley - (8/11-8/13 BOS) P Carlos Pacheco - Greg Pak - (9/22-9/24 BALT) Tom Palmer - (7/8-7/9 GSC) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Jimmy Palmiotti - (7/28-7/30 TPA SAT) (9/1-9/4 DGN) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Yanick Paquette - (8/31-9/3 FXC) Gerald Parel - Dan Parent - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (8/11-8/13 BOS) (8/31-9/3 FXC) (9/9-9/10 RCC) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Douglas Paszkiewicz - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (9/22-9/24 CIN) Paul Pelletier - (9/22-9/24 BALT) George Pérez - (7/23-7/30 FSC CANCELED) Ramon Pérez - (8/31-9/3 FXC) Mike Perkins - (9/29-10/1 MGAT) Don Perlin - David Petersen - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Brandon Peterson - (9/22-9/24 BALT) Khoi Pham - (9/22-9/24 BALT) Sara Pichelli - (7/27-7/30 FSC) Wendy Pini - Stephen Platt - Keith Pollard - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Paul Pope - Whilce Portacio - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (9/2-9/3 LBCC) Brian Posehn - Carl Potts - Eric Powell - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (8/31-9/3 FXC) Joe Prado - Christopher Priest - Brian Pulido - (9/21-9/23 SLC) Q Joe Quesada - Frank Quietly - Joe Quinones - (8/11-8/13 BOS) R Humberto Ramos - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (8/11-8/13 BOS) (8/31-9/3 FXC) Tom Raney - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (7/8-7/9 GSC) (8/18-8/20 TER) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Fabian Rangel Jr. - Ivan Reis - Rick Remender - Lily Renee - Esad Ribic - Ed Risso - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Paolo Rivera - Trina Robbins - (7/28-7/30 TPA) Matthew Roberts - Darick Robertson - (9/16-9/17 MEM) James Robinson - Robbi Rodriguez - John Romita Jr - (8/11-8/13 BOS) John Romita Sr - Budd Root - (7/8-7/9 GSC) Don Rosa - (8/11-8/13 BOS) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Alex Ross - Luke Ross - Mike Royer - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Joe Rubinstein - (8/11-8/13 BOS) (8/18-8/20 TER) (8/24-8/27 WWCh) (9/21-9/23 SLC) Greg Rucka - Steve Rude - Nei Ruffino - P. Craig Russell - S Stan Sakai - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (8/18-8/20 TER) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Tim Sale - Jim Salicrup - Rafael Sandoval - Sanjulian - Alex Saviuk - (7/28-7/30 TPA) Stuart Sayger - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (8/24-8/27 WWCh) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Mark Schultz - Steve Scott - Bart Sears - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Tim Seeley - (8/24-8/27 WWCh SUN) Miguel Sepulveda - Seth - Marie Severin - Sajad Shah - Declan Shalvey - Scott Shaw - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Jim Shooter - (7/27-7/30 FSC) Bill Sienkiewicz - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Jim Silke - Kris Silver - Marc Silvestri - Dave Sim - Gene Simmons - Gail Simone - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Louise Simonson - (7/8-7/9 GSC) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Walt Simonson - (7/8-7/9 GSC) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Don Simpson - Alex Sinclair - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Joe Sinnott - (8/1 NYMi) Steve Skroce - Christian Slade - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (7/28-7/30 TPA) Dan Slott - Jeff Smith - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Kevin Smith - (8/11-8/13 BOS FRI) Scott Snyder - (8/18-8/20 TER) (8/31-9/3 FXC) (9/22-9/24 CIN SAT SUN) Jason Sobol - Charles Soule - (9/22-9/24 BALT) Mark Sparacio - (9/22-9/24 BALT) Nick Spencer - Chris Sprouse - Fiona Staples - Richard Starkings - Jim Starlin - Joe Staton - (7/8-7/9 GSC) (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Ken Steacy - Ryan Stegman - (8/11-8/13 BOS) Peter Steigerwald - Brian Stelfreeze - (8/31-9/3 FXC) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Jim Steranko - Roger Stern - R.L. Stine - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) William Stout - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (9/22-9/24 CIN) J.Michael Straczynski - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Arthur Suydam - (7/28-7/30 TPA) (8/18-8/20 TER) T Edgar Tadeo - Billy Tan - Philip Tan - (6/30-7/2 DEN) Romeo Tanghal - Babs Tarr - (9/9-9/10 RCC) Ben Templesmith - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (7/28-7/30 LFC) (8/24-8/27 WWCh) (9/9-9/10 RCC) Ty Templeton - (8/11-8/13 BOS) (8/31-9/3 FXC) (9/16-9/17 MEM) (9/22-9/24 CIN) (9/29-10/1 MGAT) Mark Texeira - Art Thibert - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Roy Thomas - (8/18-8/20 TER FRI & SAT) Jill Thompson - Robbie Thompson - Frank Tieri - (9/1-9/4 DGN) Bruce Timm - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Harvey Tolibao - John Totleben - (9/22-9/24 BALT) Wilfredo Torres - Tim Truman - Billy Tucci - (7/8-7/9 GSC) (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (8/18-8/20 TER) (9/22-9/24 BALT) V Jim Valentino - Boris Vallejo - Ethan Van Sciver - (9/22-9/24 BALT) Jhonnen Vasquez - Brian K. Vaughn - Rick Veitch - Charles Vess - Tim Vigil - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (8/24-8/27 WWCh) (9/29-10/1 MGAT) Dexter Vines - (6/30-7/2 DEN) Trevor Von Eeden - W John Wagner - Matt Wagner - Mark Waid - (9/22-9/24 BALT) Cory Walker - Reed Waller - Pendleton Ward - Chris Ware - Adam Warren - Gerard Way - Lee Weeks - Glynis Wein - Len Wein - Larry Welz - Chris Weston - Shannon Wheeler - Bob Wiacek - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (7/8-7/9 GSC) (8/11-8/13 BOS) Freddie Williams - (9/22-9/24 BALT) Kent Williams - Scott Williams - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Bill Willingham - (9/22-9/24 BALT) Charles Paul Wilson III - (7/8-7/9 GSC) F. Paul Wilson - Gahan Wilson - Ron Wilson - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Marv Wolfman - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) (7/28-7/30 LFC) (8/18-8/20 TER SAT & SUN) (9/22-9/24 BALT) Ashley Wood - Brian Wood - Jim Woodring - Bill Wray - Y Tom Yeates - (7/20-7/23 SDCC) Christopher Yost - Skottie Young - (9/9-9/10 RCC) Leinil Yu - Z Timothy Zahn - (9/1-9/4 DGN) Chip Zdarsky - (9/9-9/10 RCC) Mike Zeck - (7/27-7/30 FSC) (8/11-8/13 BOS) (8/18-8/20 TER) (8/31-9/3 FXC) (9/9-9/10 RCC) Michael Zulli - Celebs and other people of interest: J.J. Abrams - Buzz Aldrin - Karen Allen - Robbie Amell - Stephen Amell - (8/31-9/3 FXC SAT & SUN) Gillian Anderson - Melody Anderson - Richard Dean Anderson - (7/28-7/30 LFC) (9/21-9/23 SLC) Sean Astin - Hayley Atwell - Scott Bakula - Ralph Bakshi - Adam Baldwin - Jamie Bamber - Dave Bautista - Peter S. Beagle - Kate Beckinsale - (7/28-7/30 TPA) Dirk Benedict - Chloe Bennet- Manu Bennett - (7/27-7/30 FSC) Melissa Benoist - Jon Bernthal - Paul Bettany - (8/24-8/27 WWCh SAT) Michael Biehn - Linda Blair - (7/27-7/30 FSC) David Boreanaz - Bruce Boxleitner - Brimstone - Avery Brooks - Millie Bobby Brown - (6/30-7/2 DEN) Jeremy Bulloch - (7/28-7/30 LFC) LeVar Burton - (7/27-7/30 FSC SAT SUN) (9/29-10/1 MGAT SAT & SUN) Dean Cain - (8/18-8/20 TER) (8/24-8/27 WWCh) Sarah Wayne Callies - Billy Campbell - Bruce Campbell - Peter Capaldi - (7/27-7/30 FSC SAT SUN) Charisma Carpenter - (8/24-8/27 WWCh SAT SUN) John Carpenter - Nancy Cartwright - John Cena - Kim Coates - Lauren Cohan - Mike Colter - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (7/28-7/30 LFC) Kevin Conroy - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (8/24-8/27 WWCh) Alice Cooper - Dominic Cooper - Charlie Cox - (8/11-8/13 BOS) Bryan Cranston - Johnny Crawford - Peter Criss - Michael Cudlitz - (7/27-7/30 FSC) Tim Curry - (8/11-8/13 BOS SAT) (8/31-9/3 FXC SAT & SUN) John Cusack - (8/24-8/27 WWCh SAT SUN) (9/21-9/23 SLC) Brett Dalton - (9/29-10/1 MGAT SAT & SUN) Anthony Daniels - (8/11-8/13 BOS SAT SUN) William B. Davis - (7/28-7/30 TPA) Rosario Dawson - Vincent D’Onofrio - Richard Donner - Michael Dorn - David Duchovny - Keir Dullea - Jesse Eisenberg - Elvira (Cassandra Petersen) - Robert Englund - Chris Evans - Lou Ferrigno - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (8/24-8/27 WWCh) Nathan Fillion - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (8/31-9/3 FXC SAT & SUN) (9/1-9/4 DGN) Tommy Flanagan - Sean Patrick Flannery - Michael J. Fox - Jonathan Frakes - Ace Frehley - Edward Furlong - Gal Gadot - Summer Glau - Clark Gregg - Frank Grillo - Danai Gurira - Grant Gustin- Anthony Michael Hall - Mark Hamill - Laurel K. Hamilton - Linda Hamilton - Alyson Hannigan - (7/28-7/30 LFC) Dan Harmon - Lena Headey - (9/1-9/4 DGN) Chris Hemsworth - Lance Henriksen - Tom Hiddleston - Joe Hill (aka Joseph Hillstrom King) - Judith Hoag - Hulk Hogan - Laurie Holden - Ernie Hudson - Ryan Hurst - Hugh Jackman - Thomas Jane - Doug Jones - (7/28-7/30 LFC) Felicity Jones - Finn Jones - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (7/28-7/30 LFC) Sam J. Jones - Michael Judge - Lloyd Kaufman - Margot Kidder - (7/28-7/30 LFC) Val Kilmer - (7/28-7/30 TPA) (9/21-9/23 SLC) Emily Kinney - (7/28-7/30 LFC) Stephen King - Walter Koenig - (7/28-7/30 LFC) Dean Koontz - John Kricfalusi - Martin Landau - John Landis - Lucy Lawless - Evangeline Lilly - Andrew Lincoln - Christopher Lloyd - (7/28-7/30 LFC) (9/21-9/23 SLC) Jake Lloyd - Dolph Lundgren - Anthony Mackie - Lee Majors - (7/27-7/30 FSC) George R.R. Martin - Peter Mayhew - (7/28-7/30 LFC) David Mazouz - Josh McDirmitt - (7/27-7/30 FSC) Ian McDiarmid - (7/28-7/30 LFC) Gates McFadden - Ben McKenzie - (6/30-7/2 DEN) Lee Meriwether - (8/18-8/20 TER) Jason Mewes - (7/27-7/30 FSC) (8/11-8/13 BOS FRI) Jason Momoa - Jeffrey Dean Morgan - David Morrisey - (7/28-7/30 LFC) Kate Mulgrew - (6/30-7/2 DEN) Bill Mumy - Julie Newmar - Nichelle Nichols - (7/28-7/30 TPA) John Noble - Edward James Olmos - Elizabeth Olsen - (8/24-8/27 WWCh SAT) Anna Paquin - Ray Park - (8/25-8/27 AHI) Robert Patrick - Ron Perlman - Evan Peters - Lori Petty - Billie Piper - (6/30-7/2 DEN) (8/31-9/3 FXC FRI SAT) (9/1-9/4 DGN) (9/29-10/1 MGAT SUN) Dave Prowse - (7/28-7/30 LFC) Zachary Quinto - Norman Reedus - Jeremy Renner - Anne Rice - J. August Richards - Chandler Riggs - Krysten Ritter - Justin Roiland - (8/31-9/3 FXC) George Romero - Michael Rooker - (9/1-9/4 DGN) (9/21-9/23 SLC) Brandon Routh - Anthony Russo - Joe Russo - Matt Ryan - Katee Sackhoff - Katey Sagal - William Shatner - (8/25-8/27 AHI) John Wesley Shipp - Gene Simmons - Marina Sirtis - Kevin Smith - (8/11-8/13 BOS FRI) Matt Smith - (8/11-8/13 BOS SAT) (8/31-9/3 FXC THUR FRI) (9/1-9/4 DGN) Brent Spiner - (9/9-9/10 RCC) (9/29-10/1 MGAT SAT & SUN) Terrance Stamp - (7/28-7/30 LFC) Sebastian Stan - Paul Stanley - Patrick Stewart - Kristy Swanson - George Takei - Robin Lord Taylor - (6/30-7/2 DEN) David Tennant - (8/24-8/27 WWCh SAT SUN) (9/29-10/1 MGAT SUN) Lea Thompson - Alan Tudyk - (7/28-7/30 LFC) (8/25-8/27 AHI) Mike Tyson - Undertaker - Karl Urban - (8/11-8/13 BOS SAT SUN) (9/1-9/4 DGN) (9/9-9/10 RCC) Laura Vandervoort - Patrick Warburton - Burt Ward - (8/18-8/20 TER) (9/9-9/10 RCC) Carl Weathers - Sigourney Weaver - Peter Weller - Ming-Na Wen - (8/11-8/13 BOS SAT) Billy West - (8/11-8/13 BOS) Wil Wheaton - (7/28-7/30 LFC) (9/21-9/23 SLC) Spencer Wilding - Billy Dee Williams - Scott Wilson - Henry Winkler - (9/29-10/1 MGAT) Steven Yeun - (7/28-7/30 LFC) Sean Young - Rob Zombie -

I imagine he will turn up again someday. He's big into indy stuff now and his work is still beautiful. He's one I would love to meet, regardless of his signing policies!

Sorry, it seemed funny at the time. I can't recall his last appearance and it really doesn't matter anyway as he is now on the "don't witness my signature" list at CGC. There are precious few books out there that were signed by him, though.

I know.

I'll put 'em up! Thanks!

That is epic!

Which one of these? Or is it both? Their site lists one show in Cherry Hill, NJ in late August and another in Hunt Valley, MD at the end of September.