I'm still recovering from everything that went into being at San Diego Comic-Con.  We are down to our last few videos.  This one I didn't really feel was 'news-worthy' but wanted to share what it's like just trying to walk through the exhibition hall.  And this wasn't even during one of the more busier moments.

Sure Comic Con isn't until July but now is the time to start thinking about it.  This morning at 9 am PT, the hotel booking site was opened.  Even though I was on my computer and got into the 'queue' before 9 am, I still had to wait for an hour and forty minutes.  (The system was upgraded this year so I just had to keep a screen open and could still work). 

The good news is, I was able to get some rooms.  Yes, that was plural.  Last year I went solo (you can see my coverage HERE).  This year I will have some company.  As far as who, I'm not going to reveal that just yet.  We do have some surprises in store.  We will be there full force.  We will give you the coverage that you'll want to see.

It's going to be crazy.  Four day passes are already sold out.  If you plan on going, get on it now.

Stay tuned for more information.

A couple weeks ago I went into my local comic shop.  The owner knows I'm a huge Madman/Mike Allred fan.  Image Comics had sent a poster for Madman Atomic Comics with a bunch of testimonials from different people in the industry stating how great the comic is.  She knew I'd want it and gave it to me. 

I glanced at a couple of the quotes but didn't have time to fully unfold the poster.  Right before I left for Disneyland, I decided to read more of the quotes.  To my surprise, I saw mention of Comic Vine.  When I interviewed Mike Allred back in April, I had mentioned that I was a "big fan."  Image took that and slapped in on the poster. 

To me, that's awesome.

Not only is it my quote that appears on it but it's really cool to see Comic Vine mentioned.  I only see Comic Vine from my side of the computer screen.  There are times when I talk to different people, in and out of the industry, and they say that they know of the site.  It's hard for me to be aware of how much exposure we have as a site.  We are growing every day.

So next time you're in a comic store, see if they have the poster hanging.  You can tell the person working there that you know the dude that said he was a "Big fan."

It might be a little geared for the younger crowd but from what I saw at Comic-Con, it just looks fun.  Having a five-old-daughter also gives me an excuse to watch this.  I'm all for the comic related cartoons on tv, as long as they don't suck.  I love the style they chose along with the colors.  It's not Dark Knight, but Batman wasn't always such a dark character.  This is totally a homage to the Dick Sprang days.  That alone is a reason to watch it.

Just letting everyone know that I took the family to Disneyland this weekend (as I mentioned in my last video).  Obviously I'm soooo dedicated that I'm taking time in between the magic to make sure everything is still cool here.  I'm also keeping tabs on the site through my iPhone.  Wish you all were here.