OK, so I wasn't able to get to a computer as often as I'd hoped during the con. Whatcha gonna do? I blame global warming.
It was a fun time. If anyone who stopped by the Speakeasy booth and bought a copy of Gatesville is reading this - thanks! As it turns out, the first issue won't be out until this Wednesday, so everyone at SD got to see it a week early. You are officially the coolest kids on the block, the envy of all the poor masses who won't get theirs until Wednesday.
Aside from meeting fans, fellow creators, and other "industry" folks, I also got to see the fine art show, and several panels and presentations. I met and chatted with Gene Colan, comics legend and really nice guy. I saw Rob Zombie talk about his new movie, John K. talk about new Ren and Stimpy, and Sergio Aragones prove that he's the fastest and funniest cartoonist of our lifetimes. I missed the Tenacious D concert, but I heard it was incredible.
By the time the con had ended, I'd been able to meet with a huge number of the creators of Speakeasy comics. These folks all seem to be really fun and nice and talented. I had a particularly entertaining time sitting next to Sebastian Caisse, writer of Grimoire, who is a really fun fellow. He draws very well, too!
I'll try to write some more when I'm a little less lagged from the trip. Suffice it to say for now, a great time was had by all and I hope to see you there next year.
