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Lots of fun at this one day mini comic con.

A few pros were there: Jim Steryanko, Joe Sinnott, Jim Cheung, Mark Texeria, George Perez, Neil Adams, Billy Tucci, Danny Fingeroth, Jason Quinones and a few more who I can't remember as well as another indie artists.

Lower tier Celebs were there as well: Brian O'Halloran, Former WWE Diva Ashley Massaro, the Soup Nazi from that one episode of Seinfeld and highlight of the event: I got to take a picture with Larry Kenny the voice of Lion-O from the original Thundercats tv show. Ill post a picture later.

I also picked up a ton of back issues from the dollar bins.

I'd like to get something signed by Steryanko before he dies but didn't have anything on me at the time. Also, Steryanko was charging $10 for a signature. Does this put him in the Neal Adams category for dickery?

Two celebs who cancelled were Norman Reedus and WWE wrestler Roddy Roddy Piper. Reedus cancelled several weeks ago so it was no surprise. Piper, however, cancelled very last minute - which was a huge let down because a fair amount if people came just to see him and didn't even show. The unofficial story was that Piper as running late, and then eventually didn't even show.

Me and Lion-O

I found pictures of Alex Maleev from last years NYCM. He looks so sad and forlorn sitting there by himself with nothing to throw

Are you going to the 2-days event NYCC is organizing in June? Sounds like a great show, focusing mainly and mostly on comics.

Also, I want a pic of you and Steranko.

Mr Wallstreet wrote:I found pictures of Alex Maleev from last years NYCM. He looks so sad and forlorn sitting there by himself with nothing to throw

He probably wears a hat for a potential throwing object rather than sun protection.

Your theory makes a lot more sense when you consider Maleev was indoors the entire time he was wearing his hat.

At the time, it just didn't occur to me to get a photo with Steranko (ironic considering how many pics of creators ive snapped over the years). I was certainly close enough to grab a fistful of his beautiful hair. His table always had people around it but it was never packed. If he's at the next con, then ill go for it.

XIII, I got my tickets for the June Con. I'm definitely going the first day but I'm not sure about the second day. It depends.

Also, I just found out the Special Edition NY Con is being held on the exact same weekend as another Con being held further out in NY - The Garden City Con. I dont know how this will impact pros who are trying to determine which Con to attend but it seems like kind of a dick move to hold your new Con the same weekend as already established Con...But in still going.