Who's gonna be at the NYC Comic Con?

[Mr. Visions]

Hey guys, just wondering who's all coming. I got my tickets a while ago, and I know some other CAers who just purchased theirs. Comic fans, geeks, and nerds, chime in!

NYC Comic Con 2007 (http://www.nycomiccon.com/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=2577&appname=100453&campaignid=42917&iUserCampaignID=26941197)

2007 NEW YORK COMIC CON WILL BE HELD FEBRUARY 23-25, IN THE MAIN HALL OF THE JACOB JAVITS CENTER. TWICE AS MUCH SPACE, WIDER AISLES, AND NEW REGISTRATION PROCEDURES ARE IN PLACE FOR 2007.

2007 Show hours:
friday, feb 23: 10AM - 4PM (Trade only) 4pm - 9pm (Public hours)
saturday, Feb 24: 10am - 8pm; sunday feb 25: 10am - 5pm

[Bruce123]

I like your work on your gallery. I like the Bible quote too. Contact me, I think we might have some stuff in common.

[poise]

Mr. Visions I will be going. I haven't got my tickets yet. I think I will just be there for Sat. :)
-T

[DavePalumbo]

san diego is the best one...

well yeah, no shit. I think I'm hitting both this year

[Snowsfall]

what's gonna be the best day to go?

[Lohan]

im in the area. should i go? is it awesome? what happens there? seems like a bunch of comic dudes showing up in a room... for 30 bucks a day?

[Rich Pellegrino]

I hope to be there on Saturday. I'm torn between Gen Con and San Diego. are you guys going to either? It seems there are more opportunities for freelance gigs at Gen Con.

Sorry to hijack your thread visions.

[woodbert]

I'm going all day on Friday. I've only been to one other big convention so it should be interesting.

There's also a lot of lectures, classes, etc. Newsarama had an article listing all the programs and at what times.

Here's the Link:
http://www.newsarama.com/NYCC/2007/programming.html

[Mr. Visions]

Looks like were getting an all-star group of people going. I'm really excited, this will be my first comic con. I hope any of you guys still on the fence check out the guest list: Stephen King, Mike Mignola, Neal adams, Stan lee, Frank Cho, David Finch, Kevin Smith, STEVEN COLBERT ... must I keep going? I think not. Anyway, i'll be in all weekend. Looking forward to it.

- Visions

[bRyaN]

yea i'm going lol..

[jrr]

stephen colbert's going?!!!!! i'm soo there. if i can get tix

[AmishCommy]

If you get the Professional pass you can go Friday for a good 4 hours before they let the Peons in. Last year that was the best time to walk around with no hassle and you actually get a chance to talk to artists/editors. But it looks like everyone is gonna be there on Saturday.

I'm going Friday and Saturday for sure. But i'm ducking out early on Friday because there's a BIG opening at the SoI that day.

[ChrisMayernik]

wow this sounds great! I'm fairly close, washington dc. Anybody esle going from washington or virginia? maybe I could catch a ride. I'll probaly end up taking the bus. I've never been to comiccon and I've always wanted to go so I'll try and go to this one.

[woodbert]

If you get the Professional pass you can go Friday for a good 4 hours before they let the Peons in. Last year that was the best time to walk around with no hassle and you actually get a chance to talk to artists/editors. But it looks like everyone is gonna be there on Saturday.

I'm going Friday and Saturday for sure. But i'm ducking out early on Friday because there's a BIG opening at the SoI that day.


I got the professional pass too. I think they're available until mid-February. I'm going all day Friday, but I've never been to a convention with a pass before (only as a peon:} ) so I don't know what it will be like, but I'm eager.

[Color me M.]

Went last year to the NYC con.. and it was like a sardine can! Thank god that they expanded it this year..

Tickets are already sold out for Sat...and they just added Frank Miller to the roster of people there...

Looks to be good..I already got my weekend pass.

[AmishCommy]

I got the professional pass too. I think they're available until mid-February. I'm going all day Friday, but I've never been to a convention with a pass before (only as a peon:} ) so I don't know what it will be like, but I'm eager.it's the same as the Peon pass but you have less people in the way so you are able to talk to other professionals easier. Less of their time would be dedicated to the peon in the first 4 hours. :P

[Mr. Visions]

is No One Else Going? C'mon...

- V

[AmishCommy]

I know that Irene Gallo will be stuck at the Tor booth on Saturday, everyone should come over and harass her. :P

[steveart]

I'm going to be setting up an artists table at the show....It's going to be a good one this year...I thin pretty soon, San Diego will have a threat on best con in the country...San Diego is so huge that it's almost impossible to get anything done or meet anyone importanat this ones a good size...


www.hypersteve.com

[AmishCommy]

Everyone should go over to Steve's booth and bug him for a crit. The man gives the best ones i've had in a long time.

And on Friday, everyone should head on up to the Society of Illustrators for the Book/Editorial opening and then come hang out at the bar and check out Steve's work on the Member's wall.
There's some of you best work up there, Steve. I hope you have a buttload more to put up at the ComicCon

[Mr. Visions]

This sounds awesome. It sounds like alot is going on that weekend, so there's no way there will be down time in NYC that weekend. Congrats on the spot, Steve, I'll have to come by in bug ya like Ami' said.

- V

[steveart]

Arkady-
Unfortunately, My work will be down at the Society by the time the NYComic Con is going on.

I'd love to see some of the Concept art crew next thursday Feb 15th at the Society of Illustrators NYC . They are going to have a Jazz and sketch and I'll be coming in from Syracuse to celebrate having my work in the gallery. For more info check my site. www.hypersteve.com

SteveE

[AmishCommy]

Normally i'd be there, Steve, since i'm one of the guys that make the Jazz Sketch nights happen at the SoI. But i'm going out of town the day before. But have a good time.

[Mr. Visions]

Anyone else, its getting close!

[t11]

Going in full fanboy mode.

[SBACHAN]

About 90% sure that i'll be there the Saturday....

[Rich Pellegrino]

I have my ticket for Saturday. We should all meet up and hang out for a bit. It would be cool to meet you guys.

[AmishCommy]

i think i still have my CA friendly pin. But then again most of you already know me :P

[steveart]

Is there a way to get your hands on CA friendly pins?

[AmishCommy]

Dan Dos Santos made a bunch, but i think he's all out.

[DSillustration]

Dan Dos Santos made a bunch, but i think he's all out.
yup,
all out.
i don't even have one anymore... i gave it to a ca'er.

[Mr. Visions]

Are you going to be there Dan?

[AmishCommy]

Dan is going to be in Kansas judging the Spetrum Annual. Dan is going to be voting for all my pieces. Dan will have pie at my expence for voting for my pieces :P

[DavePalumbo]

i don't even have one anymore... i gave it to a ca'er.

such is Dans generosity. Sorry Steve, you'll just have to settle for the ol' magic marker "CA" on a white t-shirt

[Irene Gallo]

I'll be stuck at the Tor Books booth on Saturday. Please come say Hi! I'll be very lonely, not able to roam with friends an'all.

[Mr. Visions]

Irene, consider yourself visited. We'll bring the show to you -

ALRIGHT EVERYONE, LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO, WHO'S PUMPED. I honestly thought a tone more people would be going, but I guess it's an 'awkward' weekend. Anyway, chime in people!!

- V

[DavePalumbo]

I'm sure there'll be many CAers over the weekend, not to worry

[Rich Pellegrino]

Dave, are you going? I'd love to see some pure eye candy (in the form of original paintings) like I did last year at the San Diego Con!

[DavePalumbo]

I'll be there, though I don't plan to bring any originals. I should have a few with me at Lunacon in march though (near White Plains NY)

[Rich Pellegrino]

cool man. I haven't heard of the Lunacon before. I'll have to check it out. I do love road strips so why not have another excuse to go on one.

[poise]

So when is everyone going this weekend? I am going Sat. and maybe Sun.

[Rich Pellegrino]

saturday for me.

[vigostar]

Anyone have plans for after???? I'll meet up with you peeps after the con at night.. Anyone interested?

[AmishCommy]

Big SoI opening on Friday. It is $30 to get in though, but it's a HUGE deal.

Saturday i'm sure we'l all get together at the end and find some place to eat.

[Mr. Visions]

Aight guys, i'll see you guys soon. Visions and a mob of other VCU guys are heading up tonight, via "China Bus"... Heck YEAH!

Anyway, I'm pumped. Rock on -

- V

[jrr]

that was so much fun, i've never been photographed or been part of so many other people's photos in my life, cosplay + fanboys + perverts = a lot of standing still for photos.
also i had no idea jim steranko was so short.

[Mr. Visions]

I will have to agree about this past weekend being amazing! There's no better way to describe it besides being surreal. From being escorted around by Batman, meeting Ray Park, talking to a number of Art Directors and Editors, to Meeting Comic Icons such as Mike Mignola, David Mack, and Paulo Rivera... sigh.

Amazing. I only got to see Irene and Digi though, you other guys must have been dressed up or something:D

Anyways, i'll post pics when I can -

- V