What MODERN comics have you purchased recently?
Dec 21, 2021 9:03:07 GMT -5
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Post by DubipR on Dec 21, 2021 9:03:07 GMT -5
I went to my first comic convention in over two years this past weekend.
I'll admit I had a panic attack in the beginning of the show, as I haven't been this close to these many people in a closed space, I had to hang out in the convention hallway for a bit until I calmed myself down. Once I settled myself down, it was great seeing my friends I haven't seen in two years. Got some comics signed by John Cassaday but bought only from one person, the great Mike Kunkel.
I'm a big fan of Herobear & the Kid and all of Mike's all ages books he creates.
Mike put together the Herobear Heritage hardcover of 20 years of Herobear stories and added goodies; over 600 pages in a slipcase HC.
I also bought a Herobear beanie, because why not! But the capper was the Herobear Viewmaster! Mike made a brand new original story for the Viewmaster! Also, I've been wanting a Viewmaster for some time.
Some thoughts about the con:
- Extremely well run. Checked everyone's vax card. Also tested on site as well.
- CGC prices were effing ridiculous. Prices pushed up close to 20% on books compared what's the market value. I was ready to buy books but everyone priced themselves out.
- Original artwork was pricy. I was extremely tempted to purchase some Cassaday art; I really was but didn't have anything to carry it in.
- I felt like a human again seeing my friends.
I'll admit I had a panic attack in the beginning of the show, as I haven't been this close to these many people in a closed space, I had to hang out in the convention hallway for a bit until I calmed myself down. Once I settled myself down, it was great seeing my friends I haven't seen in two years. Got some comics signed by John Cassaday but bought only from one person, the great Mike Kunkel.
I'm a big fan of Herobear & the Kid and all of Mike's all ages books he creates.
Mike put together the Herobear Heritage hardcover of 20 years of Herobear stories and added goodies; over 600 pages in a slipcase HC.
I also bought a Herobear beanie, because why not! But the capper was the Herobear Viewmaster! Mike made a brand new original story for the Viewmaster! Also, I've been wanting a Viewmaster for some time.
Some thoughts about the con:
- Extremely well run. Checked everyone's vax card. Also tested on site as well.
- CGC prices were effing ridiculous. Prices pushed up close to 20% on books compared what's the market value. I was ready to buy books but everyone priced themselves out.
- Original artwork was pricy. I was extremely tempted to purchase some Cassaday art; I really was but didn't have anything to carry it in.
- I felt like a human again seeing my friends.
