Pontoon's Power Packed Boston Comic Con Report 2013

[Park]

Thanks for the photos!

 

I like the ones of the yard.

[BlowUpTheMoon]

Thanks for the photos!

 

I like the ones of the yard.

 

Those tomatoes will one day become part of a delicious tomato, cheese, and mayo sandwich.

[blazingbob]

But don't leave the sandwich in the car. It could become the start of another major thread

[VintageComics]

But don't leave the sandwich in the car. It could become the start of another major thread

 

[oakman29]

Awesome,thanks for sharing.

[Prince Namor]

Once inside, I reported for duty at GACollectibles HQ. A lighter workload than usual meant I actually could enjoy the show for a change. With the enormous guest list in 2012, last year was pretty crazy and I didn’t have much time for anything other than hustling.

 

First out of the gate I found Jeff at the Hotflips table and made sure to stock up on the supplies I wanted to avoid anything selling out. Buying boards at a show can save a lot of dough on shipping. It was sad not to see Charles, but somebody had to make posts in the Comic Events Forum.

 

 

Cool Dada!

[Prince Namor]

...and a great report! Thanks!

[Dick Pontoon]

Once inside, I reported for duty at GACollectibles HQ. A lighter workload than usual meant I actually could enjoy the show for a change. With the enormous guest list in 2012, last year was pretty crazy and I didn’t have much time for anything other than hustling.

 

First out of the gate I found Jeff at the Hotflips table and made sure to stock up on the supplies I wanted to avoid anything selling out. Buying boards at a show can save a lot of dough on shipping. It was sad not to see Charles, but somebody had to make posts in the Comic Events Forum.

 

 

Cool Dada!

 

I was not surprised that someone would recognize Schoolhouse Rock, but am surprised somebody recognized Dada. Especially since he's so small in that picture.

 

He's not from the show, didn't see any kaiju eiga toys there unfortunately.

[blazeops]

Awesome photos and report. Thanks for sharing!

[Ogami]

Thanks for the photos!

 

I like the ones of the yard.

 

Those tomatoes will one day become part of a delicious tomato, cheese, and mayo sandwich.

 

 

 

Great report, Rich!

 

I wish I had been first to say how much I enjoyed your garden pics, but let me be first to say your Chaykin story made me laugh.

[ChrisInBaltimore]

I was thrilled to see some ripening tomatoes.

 

 

And the strawberries are still kickin'.

 

 

 

 

Front garden has that August look but is holding up nicely.

 

 

I thought this was about comics?

[Crimebuster]

 

 

 

Great report, Rich!

 

I wish I had been first to say how much I enjoyed your garden pics, but let me be first to say your Chaykin story made me laugh.

 

 

I had a similar/opposite experience with Chaykin yesterday. Nobody was around, so I had no problem getting him to sign my books. But then some dude came up and interrupted us, leading Chaykin to launch into a story. He ended up being so focused on the story, he barely looked at my comics as he was signing them, which is why he signed my black cover with a black marker. His sig is there, I swear it!

 

Would have looked so nice in one of those parachutes. Oh well, I was happy to meet him. (thumbs u

 

 

 

[Dick Pontoon]

Thanks for the photos!

 

I like the ones of the yard.

 

Those tomatoes will one day become part of a delicious tomato, cheese, and mayo sandwich.

 

 

 

Great report, Rich!

 

I wish I had been first to say how much I enjoyed your garden pics, but let me be first to say your Chaykin story made me laugh.

 

Its funny now, but it honestly wasn't at the time. I was getting very, very grouchy.

 

He had maybe 5 guys hovering around the table, with maybe 2 people in front of us. Five, ten, fifteen minutes pass, line doesn’t move. More people are lining up behind us. He’s sketching a little, but seems to be drawing one line at a time and then stopping to gesticulate and emphasize whatever point he is making so that a 5 minute sketch becomes a 50 minute sketch. Maybe another 20 minutes goes by, and there’s still no forward motion, just talking from Howard with intermittent comments from the fans up front around his table. Finally realizing he’s got a small crowd in line, he stops to tell people to squeeze on in if they’d like to get in on the conversation. Meanwhile, the line doesn’t move an inch.

 

Understand I’ve stood in long lines for artists signing and doing sketches (Perez, McGuinness et al) and know what to expect but this was interminable because it wasn’t moving the slightest. People behind us are getting annoyed, too.

 

He eventually finishes the sketch and keeps on talking to the crew stationed around his table before pulling out a board and starting another sketch while carrying on with the same guys. I reflexively slapped my forehead.

 

Finally, after an hour maybe, autographs get mentioned and Howard exclaims “Oh! Anybody who wants just a signature, just come on up and I’ll do it now. Once I start talking, I get caught up…”

 

He seems like a very nice man who loves comics and obviously enjoys meeting fans, it just could have been a organized a tad better if he had a handler or something.

 

[MagnusX]

[font:Book Antiqua]

 

 

 

Great report, Rich!

 

I wish I had been first to say how much I enjoyed your garden pics, but let me be first to say your Chaykin story made me laugh.

 

 

I had a similar/opposite experience with Chaykin yesterday. Nobody was around, so I had no problem getting him to sign my books. But then some dude came up and interrupted us, leading Chaykin to launch into a story. He ended up being so focused on the story, he barely looked at my comics as he was signing them, which is why he signed my black cover with a black marker. His sig is there, I swear it!

 

Would have looked so nice in one of those parachutes. Oh well, I was happy to meet him. (thumbs u

 

 

 

I am sure paratrooper will love to have that book signed too...

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[thehumantorch]

Thanks for the great report. Appreciate the pics of the crowds and the dealers and the tidbits of your personal life make the report more personal and appealing.

[Ogami]

Thanks for the photos!

 

I like the ones of the yard.

 

Those tomatoes will one day become part of a delicious tomato, cheese, and mayo sandwich.

 

 

 

Great report, Rich!

 

I wish I had been first to say how much I enjoyed your garden pics, but let me be first to say your Chaykin story made me laugh.

 

Its funny now, but it honestly wasn't at the time. I was getting very, very grouchy.

 

He had maybe 5 guys hovering around the table, with maybe 2 people in front of us. Five, ten, fifteen minutes pass, line doesn’t move. More people are lining up behind us. He’s sketching a little, but seems to be drawing one line at a time and then stopping to gesticulate and emphasize whatever point he is making so that a 5 minute sketch becomes a 50 minute sketch. Maybe another 20 minutes goes by, and there’s still no forward motion, just talking from Howard with intermittent comments from the fans up front around his table. Finally realizing he’s got a small crowd in line, he stops to tell people to squeeze on in if they’d like to get in on the conversation. Meanwhile, the line doesn’t move an inch.

 

Understand I’ve stood in long lines for artists signing and doing sketches (Perez, McGuinness et al) and know what to expect but this was interminable because it wasn’t moving the slightest. People behind us are getting annoyed, too.

 

He eventually finishes the sketch and keeps on talking to the crew stationed around his table before pulling out a board and starting another sketch while carrying on with the same guys. I reflexively slapped my forehead.

 

Finally, after an hour maybe, autographs get mentioned and Howard exclaims “Oh! Anybody who wants just a signature, just come on up and I’ll do it now. Once I start talking, I get caught up…”

 

He seems like a very nice man who loves comics and obviously enjoys meeting fans, it just could have been a organized a tad better if he had a handler or something.

 

Ouch. I'm sure it wasn't your intent, but between the parking, strollers, crowds and long lines (and you didn't even mention the bad food and the smells) I really don't miss attending more shows.

[GACollectibles]

Thanks for the photos!

 

I like the ones of the yard.

 

Those tomatoes will one day become part of a delicious tomato, cheese, and mayo sandwich.

 

 

 

Great report, Rich!

 

I wish I had been first to say how much I enjoyed your garden pics, but let me be first to say your Chaykin story made me laugh.

 

Its funny now, but it honestly wasn't at the time. I was getting very, very grouchy.

 

He had maybe 5 guys hovering around the table, with maybe 2 people in front of us. Five, ten, fifteen minutes pass, line doesn’t move. More people are lining up behind us. He’s sketching a little, but seems to be drawing one line at a time and then stopping to gesticulate and emphasize whatever point he is making so that a 5 minute sketch becomes a 50 minute sketch. Maybe another 20 minutes goes by, and there’s still no forward motion, just talking from Howard with intermittent comments from the fans up front around his table. Finally realizing he’s got a small crowd in line, he stops to tell people to squeeze on in if they’d like to get in on the conversation. Meanwhile, the line doesn’t move an inch.

 

Understand I’ve stood in long lines for artists signing and doing sketches (Perez, McGuinness et al) and know what to expect but this was interminable because it wasn’t moving the slightest. People behind us are getting annoyed, too.

 

He eventually finishes the sketch and keeps on talking to the crew stationed around his table before pulling out a board and starting another sketch while carrying on with the same guys. I reflexively slapped my forehead.

 

Finally, after an hour maybe, autographs get mentioned and Howard exclaims “Oh! Anybody who wants just a signature, just come on up and I’ll do it now. Once I start talking, I get caught up…”

 

He seems like a very nice man who loves comics and obviously enjoys meeting fans, it just could have been a organized a tad better if he had a handler or something.

 

Ouch. I'm sure it wasn't your intent, but between the parking, strollers, crowds and long lines (and you didn't even mention the bad food and the smells) I really don't miss attending more shows.

 

Pontoon didn't smell too bad, he had obviously showered within the past week or so.

[Ogami]

Thanks for the photos!

 

I like the ones of the yard.

 

Those tomatoes will one day become part of a delicious tomato, cheese, and mayo sandwich.

 

 

 

Great report, Rich!

 

I wish I had been first to say how much I enjoyed your garden pics, but let me be first to say your Chaykin story made me laugh.

 

Its funny now, but it honestly wasn't at the time. I was getting very, very grouchy.

 

He had maybe 5 guys hovering around the table, with maybe 2 people in front of us. Five, ten, fifteen minutes pass, line doesn’t move. More people are lining up behind us. He’s sketching a little, but seems to be drawing one line at a time and then stopping to gesticulate and emphasize whatever point he is making so that a 5 minute sketch becomes a 50 minute sketch. Maybe another 20 minutes goes by, and there’s still no forward motion, just talking from Howard with intermittent comments from the fans up front around his table. Finally realizing he’s got a small crowd in line, he stops to tell people to squeeze on in if they’d like to get in on the conversation. Meanwhile, the line doesn’t move an inch.

 

Understand I’ve stood in long lines for artists signing and doing sketches (Perez, McGuinness et al) and know what to expect but this was interminable because it wasn’t moving the slightest. People behind us are getting annoyed, too.

 

He eventually finishes the sketch and keeps on talking to the crew stationed around his table before pulling out a board and starting another sketch while carrying on with the same guys. I reflexively slapped my forehead.

 

Finally, after an hour maybe, autographs get mentioned and Howard exclaims “Oh! Anybody who wants just a signature, just come on up and I’ll do it now. Once I start talking, I get caught up…”

 

He seems like a very nice man who loves comics and obviously enjoys meeting fans, it just could have been a organized a tad better if he had a handler or something.

 

Ouch. I'm sure it wasn't your intent, but between the parking, strollers, crowds and long lines (and you didn't even mention the bad food and the smells) I really don't miss attending more shows.

 

Pontoon didn't smell too bad, he had obviously showered within the past week or so.

 

How was his stroller situation?

[GACollectibles]

Thanks for the photos!

 

I like the ones of the yard.

 

Those tomatoes will one day become part of a delicious tomato, cheese, and mayo sandwich.

 

 

 

Great report, Rich!

 

I wish I had been first to say how much I enjoyed your garden pics, but let me be first to say your Chaykin story made me laugh.

 

Its funny now, but it honestly wasn't at the time. I was getting very, very grouchy.

 

He had maybe 5 guys hovering around the table, with maybe 2 people in front of us. Five, ten, fifteen minutes pass, line doesn’t move. More people are lining up behind us. He’s sketching a little, but seems to be drawing one line at a time and then stopping to gesticulate and emphasize whatever point he is making so that a 5 minute sketch becomes a 50 minute sketch. Maybe another 20 minutes goes by, and there’s still no forward motion, just talking from Howard with intermittent comments from the fans up front around his table. Finally realizing he’s got a small crowd in line, he stops to tell people to squeeze on in if they’d like to get in on the conversation. Meanwhile, the line doesn’t move an inch.

 

Understand I’ve stood in long lines for artists signing and doing sketches (Perez, McGuinness et al) and know what to expect but this was interminable because it wasn’t moving the slightest. People behind us are getting annoyed, too.

 

He eventually finishes the sketch and keeps on talking to the crew stationed around his table before pulling out a board and starting another sketch while carrying on with the same guys. I reflexively slapped my forehead.

 

Finally, after an hour maybe, autographs get mentioned and Howard exclaims “Oh! Anybody who wants just a signature, just come on up and I’ll do it now. Once I start talking, I get caught up…”

 

He seems like a very nice man who loves comics and obviously enjoys meeting fans, it just could have been a organized a tad better if he had a handler or something.

 

Ouch. I'm sure it wasn't your intent, but between the parking, strollers, crowds and long lines (and you didn't even mention the bad food and the smells) I really don't miss attending more shows.

 

Pontoon didn't smell too bad, he had obviously showered within the past week or so.

 

How was his stroller situation?

 

After an hour of battling crowds I refused to push him around in it any more.

[Ogami]

Thanks for the photos!

 

I like the ones of the yard.

 

Those tomatoes will one day become part of a delicious tomato, cheese, and mayo sandwich.

 

 

 

Great report, Rich!

 

I wish I had been first to say how much I enjoyed your garden pics, but let me be first to say your Chaykin story made me laugh.

 

Its funny now, but it honestly wasn't at the time. I was getting very, very grouchy.

 

He had maybe 5 guys hovering around the table, with maybe 2 people in front of us. Five, ten, fifteen minutes pass, line doesn’t move. More people are lining up behind us. He’s sketching a little, but seems to be drawing one line at a time and then stopping to gesticulate and emphasize whatever point he is making so that a 5 minute sketch becomes a 50 minute sketch. Maybe another 20 minutes goes by, and there’s still no forward motion, just talking from Howard with intermittent comments from the fans up front around his table. Finally realizing he’s got a small crowd in line, he stops to tell people to squeeze on in if they’d like to get in on the conversation. Meanwhile, the line doesn’t move an inch.

 

Understand I’ve stood in long lines for artists signing and doing sketches (Perez, McGuinness et al) and know what to expect but this was interminable because it wasn’t moving the slightest. People behind us are getting annoyed, too.

 

He eventually finishes the sketch and keeps on talking to the crew stationed around his table before pulling out a board and starting another sketch while carrying on with the same guys. I reflexively slapped my forehead.

 

Finally, after an hour maybe, autographs get mentioned and Howard exclaims “Oh! Anybody who wants just a signature, just come on up and I’ll do it now. Once I start talking, I get caught up…”

 

He seems like a very nice man who loves comics and obviously enjoys meeting fans, it just could have been a organized a tad better if he had a handler or something.

 

Ouch. I'm sure it wasn't your intent, but between the parking, strollers, crowds and long lines (and you didn't even mention the bad food and the smells) I really don't miss attending more shows.

 

Pontoon didn't smell too bad, he had obviously showered within the past week or so.

 

How was his stroller situation?

 

After an hour of battling crowds I refused to push him around in it any more.

 

More than fair. More than fair.