It?s getting close and I?m ready?

July 22 (Preview Night), 23-26, 2009 (SOLD OUT AGAIN!!!)

http://www.comic-con.org/cci/index.php

This is the premiere event for anyone with an affinity for pop culture, comics in particular. I?ve attended the San Diego Comic-Con at least a half dozen times in the past 12 years, most recently was last year when I took my family (everyone had a blast!). It is INSANE how huge it?s become and thanks to the movie and television industries, comics are now widely embraced by a mainstream audience as well, making it ?cool? to be into comics. The only downside to this is the extremely LONG lines for e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g, so you really have to pick and choose what events you want to go to. Last year we attended the Lost, Chuck, Heroes, Spongebob and Phineas and Ferb panels where we got see and hear the actors/producers talk about the upcoming season and even watch brand new full episode(s). Can?t wait to see what?s in store for this year! Of course, I?ve also got my wish lists ready for CGC books and reader copies to add to my collection.

If you are fortunate enough to attend the Con this year, I?d also recommend taking in some of the attractions of San Diego (there?s more to life than just comics you know). Deep sea fishing is a blast and not too expensive (we caught barracuda and sea bass last year that we put on dry ice and then barbequed when we got home?sooo good) so we?ll likely do that again. We?ll also take the kids to Legoland for a day and hit the beach a few times. Yes, the economy stinks right now, but it?s not going to get any better if we don?t start spending some money (as long as we?re responsible about it)! If you aren?t able to make it this year, I would strongly encourage you to go next year, but start making plans now cause the passes sell out quickly and you have to book your hotel at least 6 months in advance (no kidding). Hope to see you there (I?ll be at the Aspen booth hangin with my buddy Frank)!

Til next time?

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