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Long Beach Comic Con Day 1

Hard to believe the first day is over already.


The first day of the Long Beach Comic Con has come and gone. It was a shaky start in the beginning as Joey got stuck in a long security line at the airport. Luckily for him, our flight was delayed 25 minutes so he made in on board just in time. This meant we missed the opening ceremony MC'd by Tom Pinchuk. Word is, he killed them with his cleverly scripted words.

Joey and I did a quick run through the convention to do a little video we could send back to the Whiskey Media office for the Live Show. We did manage to talk to a few fans as well as creators such as Amanda Conner, Dustin Nguyen and Joshua Williamson.

 Look, it's JoeyF and a blonde Megan Fox!
 Look, it's JoeyF and a blonde Megan Fox!
Once we were ready to begin filming, I finally got the chance to sit down with Arthur Suydam. Talking about zombies on Halloween weekend was the perfect time to do an interview (yes, I even asked him why zombies were such poor dressers). I don't want to give too much away about the other interviews we did and ones we have lined up. Be sure to keep checking the site to see what we post. Sora_thekey was running around filming as well and even had a drawing contest against Peter Nguyen

After the show, we had our unofficial meet and greet. It was a good turnout as we sat around for a few hours talking about comics and comic book movies. I've had so many good conversations with users from the site as well as some 'off the record' conversations with some creators. It's been a good time all around. 

You can check out our interviews with Arthur "Zombie Guy" Suydam and Dustin Nguyen below! 
 
  
   
  
Grimon Oct. 30, 2010 at 12:19 a.m.
i only spent about an hour at the con today (first and last 30 minutes. Stupid work...), but im all geared up for the next 2 days. hope to see you guys on the floor!
sora_thekey moderator on Oct. 30, 2010 at 12:31 a.m.
@Grim: It was nice meeting you man!
 
I got a lot of pictures and video that I will be uploading to later this week... I'm especially excited for everyone to see the art contest I had with Peter Nguyen!
FierceYouthon Oct. 30, 2010 at 12:40 a.m.
Hahaha that Deadpool is awesomazing. :) 
spider-man 2996on Oct. 30, 2010 at 2:39 a.m.

Sounds like it was fun.
DMCon Oct. 30, 2010 at 5:51 a.m.
really? a sexy Wolverine? Never heard of X-23?
Bruce Vainon Oct. 30, 2010 at 7:51 a.m.

Oh cool you ran into Kit and Silver :D
sora_thekey moderator on Oct. 30, 2010 at 7:57 a.m.
@DMC: Genderbending cosplayers!
@Bruce Vain: Yeah I even got some footage with them... !
comicfetishon Oct. 30, 2010 at 8:20 a.m.

is that a candy bar in JoeyF's hand or is he just happy to see blonde Megan Fox?    
JoeyF staff on Oct. 30, 2010 at 8:59 a.m.
@comicfetish: I have a candy bar AND I'm very happy to see her!   
Today was a good day.
deadpoolmerc3on Oct. 30, 2010 at 9:25 a.m.
haha i was the only other deadpool there haha
G-Man staff on Oct. 30, 2010 at 9:28 a.m.
I do have a bunch more pics that I will post later. Hotel internet is a little slow.
thegentlemanrogueon Oct. 30, 2010 at 9:40 a.m.
@DMC said:
" really? a sexy Wolverine? Never heard of X-23? "
Well, I guess the difference is that a hypothetical "Lady Wolverine" would still be badass like normal Wolverine, only with lady parts... where as X-23 is a depressed, wrist cutting, emo tween with daddy issues?
Lustwishon Oct. 30, 2010 at 9:56 a.m.
She is almost hotter than Megan Fox...wow she looks hot.  Hope all has a good time. 
comicfetishon Oct. 30, 2010 at 10:19 a.m.
@JoeyF said:
" @comicfetish: I have a candy bar AND I'm very happy to see her!   Today was a good day. "

smart thinking! 
  
  
egotripton Oct. 30, 2010 at 10:31 a.m.
I would love to go to LBCC some year!
Bruce Vainon Oct. 30, 2010 at 10:41 a.m.
@sora_thekey:
Right on - post if you can. Hopefully you'll run into my friends Psykitten, Roxy , Mia, Tyler as well . Very cool people :) 
Also, was my buddy Eric (short guy - bald with tattoos everywhere & dresses up as zombie Hulk) there with Arthur ? If  so and you happen to see him ,tell him long haired Big Chris from Chicago Con said Hi. 
 
You know what's badass about Arthur ? Is that he's a practitioner of muay thai, and I heard he's reeeeeally good too  . When I heard that I was like right on man. :D
NXHon Oct. 30, 2010 at 12:27 p.m.

a blonde Megan Fox?? 
Shoot her in the face!!!

InnerVenom123on Oct. 30, 2010 at 2:43 p.m.
@Bruce Vain said:
" Oh cool you ran into Kit and Silver :D "
Was just about to say this.
Lustwishon Oct. 30, 2010 at 3:40 p.m.
@NXH:  dude She is almost hotter than Megan Fox, look at her!
manofsteel42on Oct. 30, 2010 at 5:04 p.m.
those girls are pretty hot but i like the one w/ the claws the most for some reason

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