tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252129938551938631.post395269283199774883..comments2024-03-25T22:28:29.238-04:00Comments on Tony Isabella's Bloggy Thing: COMIC CON, COMIC CONTony Isabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07356415470545816484noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252129938551938631.post-64769712753219249212011-10-23T23:03:10.028-04:002011-10-23T23:03:10.028-04:00For now, I'm standing by my comment. If Artist...For now, I'm standing by my comment. If Artists Alley 2012 turns out to be the same size or even larger than 2011, I'll happily issue a retraction of my comments. If it's smaller, then no such retraction will be necessary.<br /><br />I think Comic-Con is a great and wonderful thing. If I were ever invited to be a guest, I would accept in a heartbeat. But it is what it has become and that's not going to please all of the people in comicdom.<br /><br />I believe, as does Mark Evanier, that you can find you own Comic-Con at Comic-Con. That is what I've done when I attended back in the days before I was putting two kids thorough college at the same time.<br /><br />But the influence of the Hollywood media on the show is undeniable. Just look at all the news stories that never mention actual comic books in covering the event.Tony Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356415470545816484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252129938551938631.post-75040571113974153082011-10-23T20:30:35.045-04:002011-10-23T20:30:35.045-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tony Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356415470545816484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252129938551938631.post-27417465837287652562011-10-21T12:48:06.139-04:002011-10-21T12:48:06.139-04:00Tony--whoever was telling you about San Diego'...Tony--whoever was telling you about San Diego's Artists' Alley was just making stuff up. The Exhibit Hall floor plan is laid out by the Exhibits Department, and I don't think they're even thinking about it yet.Jackie Estradahttp://www.exhibitapress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252129938551938631.post-83342430997589944072011-10-21T00:48:15.538-04:002011-10-21T00:48:15.538-04:00Restraining order? THAT would make an interesting ...Restraining order? THAT would make an interesting blog post.Ray Sablacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252129938551938631.post-73001422870622064042011-10-20T20:42:00.835-04:002011-10-20T20:42:00.835-04:00Tony,
It was fun to see you at the con. It's ...Tony,<br /><br />It was fun to see you at the con. It's so crazy busy in Artist's Alley, which is really encouraging for indy creators. <br /><br />I think NYCC gets better every year. And I think you're right about SDCC. They have focused on Hollywood and celebrities, which is great. I love the NYCC has kept it focused on comic book creators year after year.<br /><br />Here's a photo of us together<br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/buddyscalera/6249189851/<br /><br />Great to see you again, Tony!<br /><br />Buddy Scalera<br />http://www.buddyscalera.com<br />http://www.comicbookschool.comBuddy Scalerahttp://www.comicbookschool.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252129938551938631.post-89775330652244666032011-10-20T16:23:01.951-04:002011-10-20T16:23:01.951-04:00Free tables for artists is a commendable thing, no...Free tables for artists is a commendable thing, not that it was what I was discussing.<br /><br />Isn't it true that San Diego's artist alley gets a little smaller every year as the various media companies (like Warner Bros) ask for more space?<br /><br />I was told by several people that the 2012 artist alley will be smaller for just that reason.Tony Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356415470545816484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252129938551938631.post-72344933482427480732011-10-20T12:27:56.129-04:002011-10-20T12:27:56.129-04:00FYI: Artists' Alley tables at NYCC are $500 (a...FYI: Artists' Alley tables at NYCC are $500 (although I imagine they are also comped to special guests). Artists' Alley tables at San Diego are free, and they are only for artists (no Hollywood people), which is why the AA area is smaller there.Jackie Estradahttp://www.exhibitapress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252129938551938631.post-84518607554940501652011-10-20T12:17:05.535-04:002011-10-20T12:17:05.535-04:00I've never been to the NYCC, though I have att...I've never been to the NYCC, though I have attended computer shows at the Javits Center, so I know what you mean about the facilities.<br /><br />I planned to go on either Saturday or Sunday, but I waited too long. I checked the website the day before and it said that all the one-day tickets were sold out.<br /><br />But yesterday morning I got an e-mail from a friend who just decided Saturday morning to go. He didn't check the site. He just took the train into the city, and got in. He sent me photos of himself with various cosplayers.<br /><br />Next year, I'm going to plan early. But I should've just gone and taken my chances.Bob Buethehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624148139233566430noreply@blogger.com