Turbo Tampa! posted by bagofleas

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Bing Bang BOOM!

 

Ok, I decided a couple of weeks ago theat I would try to hit the Tampa Comic Con this weekend. There were only a few comics by a few creators that I would consider having signed, but I felt that it was worth it.

 

Since I live in Tallahassee, this is a show I could literally drive down, get items signed, and drive back, all in one day. That is exactly what I was able to accomplish in a VERY short timeframe.

 

Bo Hampton was in attendance at this show, and he did artwork on just ONE issue of New Mutants, that being #63. Tnerb sent me his 9.8 copy. I added my 9.8 copy. Both to be signed by Bo. Not only do we have the only two 9.8 graded copies of this issue out there, we are both getting them signed at the same time!

 

I had a few things signed by Greg LaRocque. Web of Spiderman issues #1 and #2. Micronauts #37, which he said was the first thing he ever did for Marvel. What If #35, which he commented on loving the original What Ifs. And finally, Marvel Graphic Novel 16, which I had him sign on the open space on the back. He said that was fitting since he drew the little girl featured on the back!

 

I had Alex Saviuk sign my ASM Parallel Lives Marvel Graphic Novel. I almost took my raw copies of Web of Spiderman #50 and #100 but I dont see them getting 9.8 so I didnt. I told this to Alex and he said I should have brought them anyway. Oh well.

 

Pablo Marcos signed my Star Trek TNG mini series #1. His signature was kind of neat. The S in Marcos is slashed like a lightning bolt throughou the O in Pablo. Pretty cool.

 

Pat Broderick laid down his John Hancock on my Fury of Firestorm #1, my Marvel Fanfare #26 and my Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #18, which he went gaga over once he saw it! He said he had been wanting to find a copy of it for a long time and hadnt been able to. He said I better hold on tight to it or he might just steal it from me! Haha. He is definitely looking his age, BTW.

 

Geoff Isherwood made a rare appearance at this show as well!! He just does not do shows for the most part. I got him on my Web of Spiderman Annual 2 and my Dazzler #34 and #36. I just realized that I could have had him added to my already SS copy of New Mutants #85. It is signed by Liefeld and McFarlane! Its the only NM issue Geoff did any art on. Darnit! Oh well... again.

 

And last but not least, Frank Brunner signed my 9.2 copy of Doctor Strange #1, which I hope moves up to a 9.4 with a repressing, and my raw copy of Doctor Strange #2, which I hope gets a 9.6 with a pressing.

 

I was able to get these items signed by everyone in less than an hour and a half! Every time I walked up to one of them, there was either no one in front of me or just one person in front getting a few things done. It was BAM, BAM, BAM, BAM, etc...

 

I was surprised at the quickness of it all. I would have brought a few other things if I had known how easy it would be to get the sigs! Now if only Baltimore can go this easily, I will be in hog heaven!

 

Below is a pic of Frank Brunner signing my Doctor Strange #1!

 

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[Tnerb]

I too hope Baltimore will go well. I am glad all those books were so easy to get done. Did you buy anything while you were there or did you just go for the signings? Of course i could just text you with the questions. Look forward to seeing you.

[bagofleas]

I look forward to meeting you as well!! I did a little looking around but didnt really see anything that I couldn't live without.

 

Now I just have to finalize what I'm gonna take with me to Baltimore. That's tough with all the people they keep adding. Sheeeeesh!

[surfer99]

Dude, congrats on all the speedy sigs from the rare attendees! I wish I would have known one of the creators for Micronauts #37 was gonna be there...I would have sent you my 9.8 copy to have signed as well.

 

 

[bagofleas]

Aw crud! Sorry bud. I would have loved to do that for you. Tell you what. Why don't you look through the guest list for the Baltimore show and see if there are some items you would like to have signed there. I plan on standing in front of a number of artists and writers, so if you have something for them as well, it's no problem to get your things signed too.

[Tnerb]

and this was the reason why I fell in love with CGC. It wasn't the comic books, it was the friendships that formed.

[surfer99]

Bagofleas you are too kind and I appreciate the offer. To be honest, I can't keep up with who drew/wrote what or when in my collection. I do know I would LOVE to meet and get Steve Englehart's signature one of these days but he tells me he doesn't attend many cons. This man more than any other kept the X-men alive after their own title essentially ended with the beginning of the reprints. Just to shake his hand would be very cool. Getting Sal Buscema's signature on my Avengers #88 would also be something I would cherish. If you ever see one of those dudes at a show, PLEASE let me know!

 

 

[kaholo1256]

Tnerb - I truly believe your words and interactions on here made me enjoy CGC more than the comics and slabs I currently own. Not so much simply from the collecting stand point but from the general aspect that you made this whole experience both enjoying and engaging. You inspired me more to accept my inner passion and truly wear my comic on my sleeve.

 

SW3D - Your an amazing individual and you make me feel more accepted even when I'm not posting of high grade keys but simple Modern enjoyments. Cornering the market has become an amazing mantra.

 

Bagofleas - You make me strive for bigger and better and keep me Salivating to see more. Your flea ring circus and friendship with an individual hundreds of miles away simply started and based on the passion of collecting what you enjoy makes this a friendlier and more enjoyable place to come to.

 

Surfer99 - my friend its amazing to get PM's on acquisitions and items I have searched for endlessly. While I have never met you I actually believe I can easily count you as a friend through just having interacted with you on here and CAF.

 

and SRoszkowski - Me and you have interacted the most off of this website. Thanks for everything and as I stated once to you I still and will always hold myself to my side of the agreement if ever a time comes that you would like me to fulfill that...(inside thing I guess)

 

oh and I guess I can post a few photos as well for my haul from TBCC in spirit and through another on here. Enjoy.

 

 

 

[bagofleas]

Sal Buscema WILL be at Baltimore, Surfer99!!! If you really want him on your Avengers 88, I can get it done for you. Just let me know. I have a bunch of stuff for him to sign. He is only gonna be there on the first day of the show and he will be the first person I go to when I hit the show.

[bagofleas]

And your words are appreciated Kaholo1256. I too love the friendships and camaraderie that exists here on the registry. It makes this hobby of ours that much more enjoyable and fulfilling.

 

Thanks, guys!!!!