Friday, October 9, 2009

Long Beach Comic Con: The Aftermath


Well, ok. Perhaps "aftermath" is a bit strong. All in all it was a very pleasant show. We almost sold out of our graphic novel Heathentown, Gabriel stayed very busy doing sketches, and we got to sleep in our own bed every night. Not only that, but we got to reconnect with folks we hadn't seen since the San Diego Con, including Drew Rausch and Jocelyn Gajeway (the creators of the fabulous Sullen Grey) and David Gallaher, the charismatic writer behind High Moon, the popular Zuda strip.

The downside? That's easy. For some unknowable reason, there was a wrestling ring set up one aisle over from us. That sort of proximity to sweaty out-of-shape bad actors is not conducive to promoting an atmospheric horror story. The upside? We met lots of nice people and got to hang around with talented creators all weekend, and even made some money. The weird side? Lets just say that Angelenos really know what they want sketches of. And those sketches include lots of dinosaurs and "boisterous Scottish mermaids". Um, ok.

All in all we were glad to have been part of the first annual Long Beach Comic Con. There was even a nice bonus on the last day for me: Gabriel finally drew a sketch for me! And I am happy to report that my request was for something totally normal.

9 comments:

  1. Congrats on almost selling out! Sounds like you both need some R&R.

    http://pinkdandychatter.blogspot.com

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  2. Totally normal, right! When I get back on my own computer, I'll be back in the loop again. Trying to post on an old laptop. Congrats on successes and weirdness :)

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  3. Blogging my side of the wrestling story right now.

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  4. Your blog is so cool! The bar has been set mighty high. I have so much to learn! :)

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  5. Sounds like a lot of fun...except for the crazy wrestling ring situation! That is just kind of weird...

    I had to look twice when I saw the name of your blog! LOL! Love it! Is it from an Annie Dillard essay? I think that is the writer I mean...

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  6. Beautiful sketch! Glad it was a good show!

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  7. Thanks everyone! Maleaab, I have to admit that the essay and my blog name are totally independent. The Frog Bag was what my husband thought up as the name for a punk band. We never formed a band, so I stole the name!

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  8. Great post! Sounds like a great Comic con. Love the sketch of you....hmmm, an octopus about to grab you - totally normal? Hmmmm, again.

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  9. I'm jealous. :) I've always 'wanted' to be involved in the webcomic scene... unfortunately I have very little talent. :P

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