MICE Was Nice

In my busyness I neglected to rave about this earlier this month. The Massachusetts Independent Comic book Expo was once again the best show on my tour (short) schedule this year. Its smaller size and cost of admission (free) made it a no-brainer for this comic fan / parent. It is also the most unique combination of styles I have seen in one place considering its scale. They also had a great collection of panels and workshops for adults, kids, and artists alike. Can't wait until next year.

Off To The #BostonComicCon

Astro Boy's Alter Ego?

This is my first real comic book convention of the year, and my first Boston Comic Con. I hope to get some app ideas as well.

Free Comic Book Day - 2014

Usually, I don't realize I've missed Free Comic Book Day until after the fact. This year though the stars were in alignment. Since the kids would be with me all day and were already dressed by the time I woke up, it was easy to say, "I know what we're going to do today!"

Danger, Do Not Walk On Ceiling

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Affixed to the ceiling of the North Station rail terminal in Boston, Massachusetts. A public service announcement to Spider-Man?

MICE 2012

I never heard of The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) a week ago, but found my way there last Saturday. It was quite an experience to see local creators up-close and personal. Also, the locale of Lesley University's, University Hall, made for an intimate setting. It was great to see the diversity in the ages of the attendees, and more female creators, from when I first really began to attend and participate in comic shows back in the early 1990s. I'm looking forward to next year already.

Making It So at the Montreal Comiccon

It was great being in Montreal after so long, as well as attending the Montreal Comiccon for the first time. The bonus was that I could take the family to work, so to speak. They were free to get lost in the fanfare, while I attended panels and chatted with creators. This was my first conference of this size in about a decade, and a great choice.

The highlights were being able to meet creators with works depicting various character ethnicity styles, and Anthony Del Col's (Kill Shakespeare) panel, How To Create and Market Your Comic.

Although, it wasn't all seriousness. I gave in, starry-eyed, to catch glimpses of Jim Stalin (The Infinity Gauntlet), and Sir Patrick Stewart (Star Trek, Generations).

Heading to the 2012 Montreal Comiccon

I plan to be at the Montreal Comiccon on Sunday, September 16. For you comic lovers and creators that can make it, I hope to see you there.