Comments on: The Old Man and the C (Comic-Con)

By: dennitzio

dennitzio — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:18:14 +0000

For what it’s worth (automatically nothing for 1. having used that cliché and 2. having put an accent on cliché) I feel the same way about MacWorld and Siggraph. Mostly the same people, just in different costumes that reveal less skin more personality…

By: angelgolden

angelgolden — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:01:18 +0000

Vitamin C is good for your soul

By: njjcarter

njjcarter — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:01:02 +0000

For those of you that commented that you are going to your first con, I want you to be prepared.

This article is about the San Diego Comic-Con. This year was my first and I can say for a certainty that all other Cons pale in comparison. I’ve been to my share of Wizard conventions, both in NY and Philly and they don’t even come close to the magnitude of SDCCI. And that’s putting it gently. Don’t get me wrong, they are all fun. But when we are talking about magnitude and size and even attendance, nothing comes even close.

To experience it for yourself is the only way to truly understand. It might also ruin all future cons for you so be prepared. Once you go San Diego, nothing else will do.

By: carpevis

carpevis — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:33:31 +0000

Having just done the Comic-Con-a-thon (26 miles/day for 4 days), walking is about the only thing one can really do. But it can work for you if you DO carry things. I call it the Comic-Con-Cardio whereby one carries around acquisitions of dubious need, being sure to purchase the heaviest things first, so that one maximizes their workout.

I lost 10 pounds… and had a blast.

By: tereglith

tereglith — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:53:16 +0000

Lego Snowtroopers FTW!!!

By: Rorschach

Rorschach — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:52:08 +0000

(Just saying, Voltron rules)

By: vastwastelander

vastwastelander — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:30:34 +0000

I’m going to Wizard World Chicago this year. I’m a life-long sci-fi fan and huge comic nerd, but this is my first Con, and I’m really looking forward to it . . . especially now that I’ve been briefed by Matt and Lev and James over at Tuned In. The TIME media blogs truly provide a public service!

By: walkinghbomb

walkinghbomb — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:10:41 +0000

I’ve never had the privilege of attending a comic-con. Or a con at all, for that matter. But thanks to you, I’ll now know how to enjoy it. Thank you, Mr. Selman.

By: Adam Paxton

Adam Paxton — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:03:24 +0000

“Don’t put breakfast Penguin in a digital cage.”

This is probably the best line you’ve ever written.

By: hannef123

hannef123 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:33:47 +0000

Comic Con Zen 101