HOWEVER now theres a new reason to pull out a suit and get ready to rock with my favorite People and thats at The Tucson Con November 6th. NO turkey! No 50 to 7 Football game! No R THE RNR! No watching two ladies fight over a sweater that they might wear once in Arizona! No, Just True Blooded Comic Book fanatics all in One room! One day of slinging comic book gibber and taking pictures with you friends and family that you already have 50 pictures of already from other cons!
Now I have been going to Cons since 1982. Now my first one was hmmmmm where was that jeezzz San Diego I think. LOL just a moment of bragging rights! However in my 28 years had never heard of a FREE Con and was very skeptical of driving down there, well having someone drive me down there while I slept, (Thanks Zach and wingman Anthony)(PS before our next road trip someone at least get directions to the event, just a thought) because, come on its free how good could it be? I was assured by Promotions director Henry Barajas though it was going to be EPIC so why not! (freaking forgot to get a picture with him)
Now I'm on this site, which I just rarely use, called FACEBOOK and realized a lot of Phoenix Creators were attending so no matter what I could hang with them.
Okay Four paragraphs in, I know talk about the Con! Okay hold your NFL SUPERPRO"S here we go! So I walk in and BANG BANG it's POPPING,ZINGING, and "The Roof, The Roof is on Fire...We don;t (well you get the point). So unlike most cons when you walk in you walk straight in and see the whole sea of comic book love! Well here its make a right or left.......Oh the pressure which way I say..I go left and SHAZAM its the creators room! Oh what a sight people running around trying to find their camera while trying not to scream in shear delight and making sure they don;t hug the first 20 people they see...Oh wait that was me! Its just like a PB & J no matter how you spread out the star ingredients its still going to be AWESOME (yes promotion and marketers you may use that line)
THE guest list was Jamocking!
The first table I walk up to has ERIC Mengel, Denny Riccelli, Ben Glenndenning and Daniel Davis CHA CHING!!!! I don;t remember the whole conversation but it was PIMPING ROCK CITY! Its like FOUR rockstars for the price ONE!
OF course to the Left of the Rockstars where Bohn,ANDY BOHN and Jamming JEAN ARROW rocking out sketches like they were going out of style. Best smiles in the business! Of course my good friend Albert Morales was there hitting them out of the park! His art is like being behind the glass at Krispy Kremes you just want to break down the glass and jump right into the donuts and savor the taste of freshness! My bro Tosh Delaney was getting his jiggy on and pumping out sketches like it was gas for .99 a gallon at circle K!
Then the parting of the SEA came a PANEL with LAYMAN<DENTON<MARRIOTTE, and Esquivel its like the World Series all in one room! Now all I can say is when you see these FOUR together its like having a full Keg of PEPSI (if you know me thats a very high compliment) The wisdom was STELLA and I really enjoyed it! Just a side note Denton Rocks a Cowboy Hat like no OTHER!
Of course TONY (THE IRONMAN) Parker was there as well. shhhh c'mon closure I'm going to whisper this to you..If you Don;t look at Parker's Portfolio your missing a good part of the show. Plus he is Comic Book COOL! OHHH Jolene Houser was there hanging like a fighter whom refuses to go down. Hope you get well soon!
Next to them theres Milen Parvanov who just keeps knocking out Unbelievable pieces Ninja style. Now next to him was this CRAZY UFO hidden message cover artist........LOL Mike Debalfo do I really have to say anything else..you all already know ..when he leaves! They announce Elvis has left the building! Mary and Kaylie looked awesome in their Cosplay uniforms! Best con Picture of the year goes to the Debalfo's!Madame M is in the house as cool as the other side of the pillow. I thought I had to get a ticket to get in line and hear my number called to talk with her. She's was on fire!
I stopped by Daniel Davis's small booth! (yeah right) Dude do you like drive a bus down! Holy Display's Batman you have more goodies then Willy Wonka. Got to meet his Lovely wife Dawna as well. Talking about branding yourself watch Steam Crow and you'll be good to go!
What's up Spaz Dog press came to the game Dukes up ready to rumble! They got some rocking playa's and look forward to seeing their new Creations!Got to hang out in the middle of the aisle with Matt Solberg from something something for about a hour talking about something, something!!! Ha you would all like to know!!!
Anabel Martinez was sporting some cool goodies as well!
Of course ARIZONA AVENGERS dang if there was a Zombie outbreak I would be so sure of my safety you all are true Patriots to the comic book world and its fans. Eridessa was like in one outfit and then the next outfit looking good my friend! 501st was hanging there as well taking names and shaking down people! Let's see whom did I forget.........yeah right Victoria Paege savor your moments with her when you see her! She is going to be doing movies with Tom Cruise one day and won;t have time for us little folks.. just joshing I know you won't forget us down here!! don;t forget I play a great tree!
Now my good friend John Layman......okay I know I have wrote more about him in another 20 blogs so I'll just say he is the MAN! Though I still think Chew should have a brother named Bacca!
Jeff Marriote you got to check out his Bio of creations I can't believe how many of my favs he has done!
Okay met Eric Esquivel and Dave Baker of Modern Mythology this was a long time coming and I really enjoyed talking to the new wave of creators that bring a extra funk to the playing field. I look forward to more of the creations in the future! So much for being the only person wearing a suit at every con ideal though! :)OH OH OH I have Issues were there getting their game face on as well I was mad I missed their panel!! Show them some love and watch their show "I have issues" every week! Thomas send that check too...;)
Finally I got to meet Mike and Teresita Olivares! Mike is the director of this fabulous event and you can tell the passion he has to make it a AWESOME event. Of Course I'm sure Teresita is right there as well taking care of business. I simply loved this con! I strongly suggest next year you come on down and hang with some great Comic Book fans and creators. Now I have 6 things to look forward too in November 2011! Now if I can just get you guys to serve Carved Turkey next year I'd be rolling!
Henry,Teresita, Mike, and your Fantastic team of volunteers I thank you for your time and your Passion in creating such a wonderful event! Heres to year 4!
So I give it a 5.5 out of 6.o on the Six Shooter scale. Two things better food vendor and get some Haweye posters up!!
SIX SHOOTER JESSE JAMES!
3 Pepsi's,two snickers, and a whole Predator movie to make this Blog!
