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I arrived in beautiful San Diego Thursday afternoon and headed straight to the convention center. Before heading out there I made up my mind to not purchase anything due to my impending move. So, I slipped by the dealer area (which is usually where I spend most of my time at conventions) and started the day off with the spotlight on Roy Thomas panel. The session was very informative and I finally got to meet Roy with whom I had worked on Alter Ego #102 (June 2011) with! He was just as nice as I had anticipated!
The rest of Thursday I walked around the exhibition hall and said hello to old friends in Artists' Alley. I also stumbled upon some amazing original romance art over at the Romitaman Original Art booth. I fell in love with the following Abel and Flessel pieces, but stuck to my guns on not purchasing anything. Discipline!
Splash page of "Wings on My Heart"from Our Love Story #16 (April 1972)
Creig Flessel One-Pager "Fate"from Young Romance #203
(January/February 1975)
Friday was another eventful day! The first panel I went to was the tribute to Gene Colan. I only met him once, so it was great to hear about him from his colleagues over the years. Marv Wolfman mentioned Gene's affinity for old movies a few times during the panel -- a point which I think really resonates in Colan's romance work. Overall, the panel was a fitting way to say goodbye to the recently departed industry great.
My second day in San Diego flew by and evening brought the event for which I made the trip out to San Diego in the first place -- the Eisner Awards! My grandfather, Mart Nodell was inducted into the Hall of Fame and I was there to help represent! There was a lovely dinner beforehand and my Dad and I were seated at a table with Jerry Robinson and his family, as well as the very talented Ramona Fradon. It was a fun evening and I was very proud to help accept the award on behalf of our family!
Saturday morning I had breakfast with Michelle Nolan, author of Love on the Racks: A History of American Romance Comics and collector, Dan Stevenson. The three of us had a nice chat and of course talked quite a bit about romance comics!
This was the first time in a looonnnggg time I had attended the San Diego convention without Justin. It was kind of sad, but I definitely felt his presence! LEGO had a huge representation at the con, and I even had the chance to say hello to a few of his colleagues. I also spotted Justin's 2009 comic book Super Human Resources at the Ape Entertainment booth, which was super exciting. He was missed!!!
I like my comics "Rare!"
The excitement continued on Saturday when I met Jim Steranko for the first time. Naturally, I had to gush over his only romance story, "My Heart Broke in Hollywood!" that appeared in Our Love Story #5 (June 1970). He was kind enough to tell me the story of its inception -- which I think I will save for another post -- stay tuned! He was so nice to talk to me for so long and I only regret that I didn't have a recording device on me!
Artist extraordinaire + super sweet guy = Jim Steranko!
Before I knew it, Sunday arrived -- the last day of the convention! After a short meeting with other women comic book scholars, I headed back out onto the exhibition floor. I "accidentally" made my way over to the dealer area and well... you can probably guess what happened next! Yup, I bought a few romance comics! I just couldn't help myself!
Annual Women Comics Scholars Meetup
(From the left: Jennifer K. Stuller, Jacque Nodell,
Trina Robbins, Candace West and April Murphy)
And just like that, Comic-Con International 2011 was over! I had a great time and I am very thankful that I was able to attend this year! I hope you enjoyed my little recap!!!
My second day in San Diego flew by and evening brought the event for which I made the trip out to San Diego in the first place -- the Eisner Awards! My grandfather, Mart Nodell was inducted into the Hall of Fame and I was there to help represent! There was a lovely dinner beforehand and my Dad and I were seated at a table with Jerry Robinson and his family, as well as the very talented Ramona Fradon. It was a fun evening and I was very proud to help accept the award on behalf of our family!
Saturday morning I had breakfast with Michelle Nolan, author of Love on the Racks: A History of American Romance Comics and collector, Dan Stevenson. The three of us had a nice chat and of course talked quite a bit about romance comics!
This was the first time in a looonnnggg time I had attended the San Diego convention without Justin. It was kind of sad, but I definitely felt his presence! LEGO had a huge representation at the con, and I even had the chance to say hello to a few of his colleagues. I also spotted Justin's 2009 comic book Super Human Resources at the Ape Entertainment booth, which was super exciting. He was missed!!!
I like my comics "Rare!" The excitement continued on Saturday when I met Jim Steranko for the first time. Naturally, I had to gush over his only romance story, "My Heart Broke in Hollywood!" that appeared in Our Love Story #5 (June 1970). He was kind enough to tell me the story of its inception -- which I think I will save for another post -- stay tuned! He was so nice to talk to me for so long and I only regret that I didn't have a recording device on me!
Artist extraordinaire + super sweet guy = Jim Steranko!Before I knew it, Sunday arrived -- the last day of the convention! After a short meeting with other women comic book scholars, I headed back out onto the exhibition floor. I "accidentally" made my way over to the dealer area and well... you can probably guess what happened next! Yup, I bought a few romance comics! I just couldn't help myself!
Annual Women Comics Scholars Meetup(From the left: Jennifer K. Stuller, Jacque Nodell,
Trina Robbins, Candace West and April Murphy)
And just like that, Comic-Con International 2011 was over! I had a great time and I am very thankful that I was able to attend this year! I hope you enjoyed my little recap!!!
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Let me get this straight: you met Roy Thomas, Jim Steranko and Trina Robbins, and had dinner and hung out with Jerry Robinson and Romana Fradon? Damn, I'm envious...
ReplyDeleteSeriously, though, sounds like a lot of fun. And if I haven't mentioned it, good luck with the move...
Wish I could have been there. I'm sure you were proud to accept the Eisner award for your grandfather. you also met up with quite a few people I've had the pleasure of working with/meeting: Roy Thomas and Jim Steranko. Two great and enthusiastic creators.
ReplyDeleteNick C.
Sounds like a great time! so sad to have missed the Women's Comic Scholars luncheon!
ReplyDeleteI wish the Con wasn't so unweildly. I prefer Wondercon- it's a bit more manageable and not quite so expensive- but part of me still wants to go to SDCC!
That Flessel One-Pager is GORGEOUS ! Did you talk with Steranko about his stint as an Escape-Artist ? So jealous !
ReplyDeleteEdo: When you list it like that, it does sound impressive! :) But no, I feel really fortunate to have met such talented people and chat with them! I really do need to carry a voice recorder with me at all times from now on! And thanks for the luck on the move!!!
ReplyDeleteNick: I wish you could have been there as well! Accepting the Eisner for my grandfather was very cool -- a once in a lifetime opportunity!!!
Diana: I think everyone should try to go at least once! It is quite the spectacle!
Lysdexicuss: Isn't it?! I had a lot of fun chatting with one of the Romitaman employees as well who also happened to be a big Flessel fan!