NY Comic Con 2008: Day One Squeeeeeeeeeeee

[taro_twist]

I couldn't find a transcript of this online, so I will first bring you what is probably a horrible, mangled paraphrase of an awesome response Neil Gaiman gave during his Q&A session (aspiring writers, take note!).

Question: When did you decide you wanted to be a writer?

Neil: I've always wanted to be a writer. I can't remember a time when I didn

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[htbthomas]

So jealous, OMG!

I would love to go to one of these cons... :D

[taro_twist]

I would love to go to one of these cons... :D

I hope you get to someday! I've only been to the NY one (although I really want to go to the one in San Diego), but it's so much fun to soak up the atmosphere created by tons of comics fans being in one place. XD

Also, you might've already heard of it, but there is a comics convention in Ohio (http://www.midohiocon.com/). I think it's on the small side, but vigilante_wake went to it last year (if you want to read her brief account, it's here) and it sounds like it's a good time--especially if you want to chat with creators. X)

[htbthomas]

Yes, I have, but I haven't gone yet. Margot Kidder was supposed to be there last fall, and Lois and Anissa were going to go... but then it didn't work out for them. So I took a pass. I'd rather go with someone! Maybe I can find someone by Oct... :)

[taro_twist]

Margot Kidder was there??? WHOA! I had no idea! Now I wish I had gone, lol ...

Lois and Anissa were going to go... but then it didn't work out for them. So I took a pass. I'd rather go with someone!

Yeah, the Con experience is probably a lot more fun with someone. I've gone by myself the last two years and have had a great time, but having a fellow fan to squee with must be priceless. :D I hope you find someone for this year! October is still a long way off. *grin*

[starsandsea]

*is jealous*

It all sounds awesome! And pics! There must be pics.

Shopping day! Ooooh! I hope you get good stuff. :D

[taro_twist]

Shopping day! Ooooh! I hope you get good stuff. :D

I didn't end up getting much, lol. Just a few more volumes of The Sandman ... although that should keep me entertained on my commute for a couple more weeks at least. XD I really wanted superhero shirts, but there were no shirts for girls, wtf? Sigh.

Hopefully I'll be able to get pics up soon, too!

And are there ever comics conventions in Britain? X)

[starsandsea]

I really wanted superhero shirts, but there were no shirts for girls, wtf? Sigh.

Gah, I knoooow! I don't know if this company - www.play.com - ship to America but they have both Superman and Batman womens t-shirts. It's where I got mine! :p

And are there ever comics conventions in Britain? X)

LOL, I don't know! I know there are cons where I've seen comic stuff, but I don't think we have comic cons like the ones in America. :)

[taro_twist]

Hey Star! Thanks so much for the link! It does look like the internet is the only way to go. Once I get a chance, I'll have to go on a virtual shopping spree. :D

And are there ever comics conventions in Britain? X)

LOL, I don't know! I know there are cons where I've seen comic stuff, but I don't think we have comic cons like the ones in America. :)

One of these days the flist will have to get together and go to the San Diego Con. Then we can all experience the overwhelming awesomeness together. :D

[arch_schatten]

Eee! Neil's plans to be the greatest writer ever are fantastic. Must steal! It sounds like it was awesome, sis! wish I was there... Neil, Neil! eeee! And Delirium! so cool, sounds like the Q&A were really fun X)

Itsjustsomerandomguy! yay! it sucks that your camera ran out of batteries, mine is really stupid like that too... but you got to meet him, which is really cool! I hope you'll have an awesome con day today, and score many goodies!

I'll see you later X)

[taro_twist]

Neil's plans to be the greatest writer ever are fantastic.

LOL, I knowwww! Too bad my copy of LOTR is at my parents' house ... I mean, if carrying it around worked for Neil (albeit probably not in the way he planned), it's worth a shot, right? =P And I wish I had a picture of the girl dressed up as Delirium. Her costume was so awesome, especially the red-haired/rainbow-colored wig she had. I'm still wondering where she got it from ...

Itsjustsomerandomguy! yay! it sucks that your camera ran out of batteries, mine is really stupid like that too... but you got to meet him, which is really cool!Now I can't remember what I already told you in Skype, lol ... sorry if I repeat myself! But he was really adorable! X) He kept fretting during his panel that he was boring us, but the crowd was really enthusiastic. I was just so excited to see a fan get some well-deserved recognition. :D

[summonercat]

OMG. O_O That sounds so awesome.
Next time, I'm sneaking myself into your luggage to go with you. :D

Can't wait to see pics!

[taro_twist]

Woo! A SummonerCat in my luggage! That would be so awesome--we would OWN THE CON! XD

And hopefully I'll get pics up soon *needs to visit Radioshack for a cable*

[midori79]

Glad you had a great time:)

[taro_twist]

Thanks! It was a blast. XD