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Crackerbob’s Convention Tour 2008 - Megacon!

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It has now been confirmed - I’ll be starting off my convention tour of 2008 with Megacon, right here in sunny Orlando, FL.

And, really, this will be the ONLY stop on my convention tour of 2008. Cons cost money, kids, and since I’m shopping for a house to move, possibly may be changing jobs very soon, and may even have a wedding to pay for before the end of the year, I just can’t really afford to be tossing around cash.

Then why am I spending money on Megacon, you ask? For one, it’s local. I won’t have to pay for a hotel or any of that crap, just my ticket and the gas it takes me to drive to the convention center. Alright, fine - and the money I’ll spend on swag. But no hotel, and that saves alot of money there.

Second, check out the guest list!

Comics:

• Joe Quesada (I know, but at least I can theoretically give him shit about ruining Spidey.)
• Ethan Van Sciver
• Darwyn Cooke
• John Romita, Jr.
• Brandon Peterson
• Phil Noto
• Adam Kubert
• David Finch
• Steve McNiven
• Mark Waid
• Tone Rodriguez
• Chuck Dixon
• Greg Horn
• Tim Townsend
• Amanda Conner
• Jimmy Palmiotti
• Michael Golden
• Mark Texeira
• Daniel Way
• Billy Tucci
• Arne Starr

Media:

• A bunch of people that I really don’t care about, but you might…here’s their list.

There are a TON more people coming, but these are the ones that I’m particularly interested in. The comics list is a bit heavy on artists and light on writers, but it’s still a good guest list. Also, they failed to mention it on the Megacon website (I’m sure it’s an oversight, much like forgetting to mention my appearance), but the guys from Comic Geek Speak will also be there. I’m looking forward to - hopefully - meeting those guys.

If you’re interested in where I’ll most likely be spending my time at the con, here are the panels that I’m interested in:

Friday, March 7th

• War For Comics
  This revolutionary campaign which in its essence is designed to modernize the way retailers conduct business buy thinking and promoting outside the box in which initiates the nostalgia of comic collecting to resurge it to its former popularity.
  Room S329 - 1:30pm - 2:40pm (No personal benefit here, but it still may be interesting)
• “Comics: The Fun Way To Riches”
  CCL Creator Joe Butler leads a panel of industry leaders in a no-holds-barred discussion about how to make money in the comic industry.
  Room S230 B – 3:00pm - 3:50pm (Again, no personal benefit, but it could be interesting)
• Questions for Quesada
  If you’ve got something you want to know from Marvel’s top dog Joe Quesada, this is the place to be.
  Room S230 A 3:30pm - 4:20pm (Bring on the Quesada bashing!)
• DC Comics Presents-the Return of Sgt. Rock!
  Join Billy Tucci for a story and art preview of his dream series, the revival of the famous war comic, SGT. ROCK!
  Room S230 B 4:00pm - 4:50pm (I should probably read some Sgt Rock before this)
• Arne Starr Movie Trailers
  Come see all the latest trailers and more in Arne’s annual Trailer show with all the latest gossip and more. Should be an interesting year with The Dark Knight, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, John Hancock, Star Trek and more from behind the scenes in Hollywood…..
  Room S230 A – 4:30pm - 5:20pm
• “Spotlight on Michael Golden
  Here’s a chance to ask questions to one of the most cinematic illustrators in comics and hear about his new projects for DC and Marvel, and well as his creator owned properties.”
  Room S230 B 5:00pm - 5:50pm (This and the Quesada panel may be the highlights of the day, so I may miss out on the end of the Arne Starr panel, at the very least)
• The Fourth Annual MegaCon Indie Film Festival
  This program showcases numerous award-winning independent short films in the genres of action, anime, animation, comedy, horror, superheros, science fiction, and suspense. This selection of films is hosted by 3 Boys Productions the founders of the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival and the creators of the horror adventure comic series “Students of the Unusual”.Donations will be accepted for the Hero Initiative.
  Room S230 A – 6:30pm - - 8:00 pm
• Voltaire
  Meet the incredible artist Voltaire.
  Musical Performance by Voltaire from
  Rooms S330 E, F, G 9:00pm - 10:00pm (I don’t know for sure whether or not I’ll be going to this - I probably won’t really decide until about 8:30pm)

Saturday, May 8th

• Independent Filmmakers Panel
  This is a unique opportunity to meet and discuss independent filmmaking with the filmmakers themselves. Panel hosted by Terry Cronin of 3 Boys Productions/Students of the Unusual.
  Room S230 A 10:30am - 11:20am
• DCU: Countdown to Crisis
  Join Ian Sattler, Senior Story Editor- DCU, as he confesses all kind of secrets for a panel that’s not to be missed. The Sinestro War has passed, the Countdown is nearly over, and a Final Crisis looms! What lies ahead for our favorite heroes? Find out here!
  Room S230 B 11:50pm - 12:40pm (This is another definite see for me)
• Cup of Joe
  Joe Quesada’s opinion panel goes live. Join Marvel’s main man for a cuppa personality with a stir of controversy.
  Room S230 B – 1:50pm - 2:40pm (Another one that you know I’ll be at)
• Arne Starr Movie Trailers
  Come see all the latest trailers and more in Arne’s annual Trailer show with all the latest gossip and more. Should be an interesting year with The Dark Knight, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, John Hancock, Star Trek and more from behind the scenes in Hollywood…..
  Room S230 A – 1:50pm - 3:50pm (In case I miss the one on Friday or just feel an overwhelming need to see it again)
• Marvelous Men
  Panel time with Marvel’s artists and writers.
  Room S230B – 2:50pm - 3:40pm
• Things Go Boom!
  Mark Waid has a some explosively exciting words to say about Boom Studios, with artist Alfredo Torres.
  Room S230 A 4:00pm - 4:50pm

Sun, Mar 9th

• “DC Guardian” Superhero Fan/Fiction Fan/Art
  Room S329 11:00am - 12:00pm (Worth checking out, if I’m there early enough)
• Gundamn!
  The Unofficial Podcast of All Things Gundam and Mecha comes to Megacon and records their show live in front of a studio audience.
  Room S330 B 11:00am - 12:00pm (I miss Gundam Wing)
• Cover Men
  Greg Horn, Darwyn Cooke, Arthur Suydam, Phil Noto and the Reverend Dave Johnson on what goes into creating a killer cover.
  Room S230 A 11:00am - 11:50am
• Alpha Cat Comics
  Rob Jones and Dick Giordano talk about their work for Alpha Cat.
  Room S230 A – 12:00pm -12:50pm
• Independent Comics Panel
  Do you want to make comic books? Learn about the world of independent comic publication by some of the most famous (and possibly infamous) publishers and promoters in the business.
  Room S230 B – 11:40 -12:30
• Scriptwriting and Character Development
  Barbara Kesel leads a discussion on the structure and style of writing scripts for comic books.
  Room S329– 1:00pm - 2:00pm
• Comics Old School Style
  Comics veterans Herb Trimpe, Rudy Nebres and Gary Friedrich school the fans-come hear how comics used to be, and what this crew is up to now!
  Room S230 B 1:40pm - 2:30pm
• Troma Entertainment
  Join Lloyd Kaufman for news of the always terrifying new creations from Troma Studios
  Room 230 A 2:00pm - 2:50pm
• How to Make a Comic Book
  Mark Stancil of Terminus Media, publishers of Evolution Special #1, leads a discussion of the process of making a comic happen.
  Room S230 A– 3:00pm - 3:50pm

If you’re going to be at Megacon and want to hang out, think I’m skipping out on a panel that I shouldn’t miss, or - as always - just feel like saying “Hey”, drop a comment or send me an email!

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