Wizard World Philly 2009

[mrmister]

Obviously not the best show of the convention season but my local show so I'll be there.

How about you?

Not the biggest Ennis fan so don't care too much about him being guest of honor again.

Excited to get art done by Kevin Maguire, the Tiny Titans guy, Shane Davis, and JG Jones.

And of course lots of 1/2 off trades and hardcovers.

Tryna meet up? I can tell you where real Philadelphians go for cheese steaks.

[thenextchampion]

Obviously not the best show of the convention season but my local show so I'll be there.

How about you?

Not the biggest Ennis fan so don't care too much about him being guest of honor again.

Excited to get art done by Kevin Maguire, the Tiny Titans guy, Shane Davis, and JG Jones.

And of course lots of 1/2 off trades and hardcovers.

Tryna meet up? [b]I can tell you where real Philadelphians go for cheese steaks.[b]

Pfft, obviously Ginos :)

[optimus187prime]

Yeah I will be there on Sat only. Im down for a meet up at the con. There are actually a bunch of creators that I am excited to see. I am going to try and spend more time in artists alley this year than at the retailers.

[mrmister]

Pfft, obviously Ginos :)

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"ARE YOU KIDDING THIS BABY IS OFF THE CHARTS"

[thenextchampion]

Hmm....debating whether to do this....Could I buy tickets close to the event? Or should I get them now?

If I do go....I would love to meet Dillion, Pak, Van Lente, and of course Virgil the wrestling superstar....okay the latter is not true.

Gonna debate this for abit...I would love to meet some of you guys down there.

[optimus187prime]

Hmm....debating whether to do this....Could I buy tickets close to the event? Or should I get them now?

If I do go....I would love to meet Dillion, Pak, Van Lente, and of course Virgil the wrestling superstar....okay the latter is not true.

Gonna debate this for abit...I would love to meet some of you guys down there.

You can get tickets close to the event no problem but you get a discount if you get them early.

[mrmister]

Don't think you would have a problem getting tickets close to the event.

Side note - Best thing to happen at this Con was 2 years ago I saw a teacher I had in HS sitting by himself eating a hot dog rocking a super shitty Undertaker tattoo.

[thenextchampion]

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"ARE YOU KIDDING THIS BABY IS OFF THE CHARTS"

Oh your a Pat type of guy eh?

[mrmister]

Maybe ha

What is a "Pat type?"

[thenextchampion]

Maybe ha

What is a "Pat type?"

Someone inferior to a Geno's type :)

[mrmister]

AH! PAT'S STEAKS. No, I stay away from both.

I thought you were referring to someone else on the board or something ha.

Tourists always go to one of those places or Jim's on South Street which is unfortunate because none of the three are very good IMO.

A lot of the best places are outside of the general downtown area, but there are a few in areas that tourists frequent. Most notably Sonny's Famous Steaks on Market Street in between 2nd and 3rd.

[thenextchampion]

AH! PAT'S STEAKS. No, I stay away from both.

I thought you were referring to someone else on the board or something ha.

Tourists always go to one of those places or Jim's on South Street which is unfortunate because none of the three are very good IMO.

A lot of the best places are outside of the general downtown area, but there are a few in areas that tourists frequent. Most notably Sonny's Famous Steaks on Market Street in between 2nd and 3rd.

Well to tell the truth...I dont like either. I just wanted to be popular cause they're famous places -_-;

But a place I do love is Philly Diner on Frankford Ave. That was close to where I lived and it had some good breakfast.

[naveenm]

Tony Luke's. Best cheese steaks in the city, IMO.

Ishkabibble's has the best chicken cheese steaks, though.

[thenextchampion]

Tony Luke's. Best cheese steaks in the city, IMO.

Ishkabibble's has the best chicken cheese steaks, though.

Whoa whoa whoa there *laughs* You can put steak and chicken in the same sandwhich?

[paper]

I'll be there. Don't touch me.

[thenextchampion]

I'll be there. Don't touch me.

Now that you said that: I'm gonna have to tap you on the shoulder, then run away so you dont see me. Ah I'll do that all day :)

[comicbookchris]

This year I kinda went all blitzkreg and spent an insane amount of money at the New York Comic Con, so its highly doubtful that I'll go to this one. Would like to go some other time, though, as the temptation of cheesesteaks is certanly a heavy one.

On a related note, since I haven't been to Philly too much, I've only had a cheesesteak from Geno's. There, I said it. Go ahead and stone me, I know I'm the inferior one.

[masterxell]

Someone inferior to a Geno's type :)

You have to be kidding me. Geno's has absolutely nothing on Pat's. Pat's Steaks are by far the very best of any out there. Geno's has just somehow manage to keep going over the year's.

[thenextchampion]

You have to be kidding me. Geno's has absolutely nothing on Pat's. Pat's Steaks are by far the very best of any out there. Geno's has just somehow manage to keep going over the year's.

Maybe more celebrities go to Geno's then Pats. Or maybe cause it's more awesomer-er.

Yes Awesomer-er isnt a word.....but who's gonna question that? No one that's who.

[optimus187prime]

So we are getting pretty close and the panels have been released. What are you guys excited for?

Here are the panels I may appear at:
11am – 12pm
Video Games: Room 204B
Mark Millar: LIVE via Tape!
A video interview with the Ultimate Avengers and Kick Ass writer on everything from working with Angilina Jolie on Wanted to what you can expect to see from him at Chicago Comic Con in August.

2pm – 3pm
Comics: Room 204A
Marvel: Dark Reign
He lost, they won. They are the new Masters of the Marvel Universe, and they are NOT nice people. The villains finally have their day, now hear from the folks pulling the strings what happens next. This panel will have the announcement of the next big chapter in Marvel history, so be there for it!
Featuring Greg Pak (WAR MACHINE), Dan Slott (MIGHTY AVENGERS), Jim McCann (NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION) and more!

3pm – 4pm
Comics: Room 204A
Ennis/Dillon Retrospective
A look back at the careers of two comic giants.

5pm – 6pm
Wizard School: Room 202A
Writing the Undead
Learn what it takes to write as a member of the undead! Or, at the very least, you’ll learn how to spell, “hmmghlglglgllgghhhsshhshshs…”.
Featuring Max Brooks, Fred Van Lente, John Russo.

[paper]

Just got my press credentials approved this morning. Keep an eye out for me at the 50% off bins. I'll have iFanboy stickers!

[mrmister]

Panels I might be at:

Friday

3pm – 4pm
Wizard School: Room 202A
How to Self Publish w/ Mark Smylie
Learn what it takes to publish your own comic! Learn what to avoid, where to get help, and how to get people to read your stuff!

4pm – 5pm
Wizard School: Room 202A
Writing in Comics
Join Zenescope's Raven Gregory, Ralph Tedesco and David Seidman as they discuss their process of writing for comics from different perspectives. This panel is meant to offer insight into the beginning stages of writing for comics, from creating a story concept to writing a script to working directly with an artist and the give and take process involved. This panel will consist of lots of Q&A so come armed with your questions! *Zenescope comics will be given away at the end of the panel to all those in attendance!

OR

4pm – 5pm
Showcase: 202B
Matt Serra Q&A
Join Matt Serra as he explains the ups and downs of being a Mixed Martial Artist.

Saturday

11am – 12pm
Video Games: Room 204B
Mark Millar: LIVE via Tape!
A video interview with the Ultimate Avengers and Kick Ass writer on everything from working with Angilina Jolie on Wanted to what you can expect to see from him at Chicago Comic Con in August.

2pm – 3pm
Comics: Room 204A
Marvel: Dark Reign
He lost, they won. They are the new Masters of the Marvel Universe, and they are NOT nice people. The villains finally have their day, now hear from the folks pulling the strings what happens next. This panel will have the announcement of the next big chapter in Marvel history, so be there for it!
Featuring Greg Pak (WAR MACHINE), Dan Slott (MIGHTY AVENGERS), Jim McCann (NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION) and more!

4pm – 5pm
Comics: Room 204A
DC Nation
The NATION calls out once more to the DC faithful! DC’s SVP – Executive Editor, Dan DiDio, and Associate Editor Adam Schlagman lead a team of A-list talent to talk all things DC. Come one, come all; the DC NATION welcomes you!

Sunday

12pm – 1pm
Comics: Room 204A
Marvel: Mondo Marvel
Get the inside scoop on every corner of the Marvel U and beyond from some of the hottest talent working in comics today! Join Editor Bill Rosemann, writers Dan Slott, Greg Pak, and more as they dish on what’s to come in their books. Also, welcome back to Marvel a very special guest! Don’t miss it!!

1pm – 2pm
Comics: Room 204A
Writing w/ Dan Slott
Dan Slott tells you what it takes to be a good writer word type guy.

2pm – 3pm
Comics: Room 204A
Sunday Conversation w/ Dan Didio
Dan DiDio and friends invite you to join in an intimate Sunday afternoon chat to talk about your favorite comic book memories and why we love this medium. Not to be missed!

[optimus187prime]

Sucks I am going to miss this one but hopefully Matt will be there on Sat.

4pm – 5pm
Showcase: 202B
Matt Serra Q&A
Join Matt Serra as he explains the ups and downs of being a Mixed Martial Artist.

[thenextchampion]

Sucks I am going to miss this one but hopefully Matt will be there on Sat.

4pm – 5pm
Showcase: 202B
Matt Serra Q&A
Join Matt Serra as he explains the ups and downs of being a Mixed Martial Artist.

This is at a comic con.....why? :)

[droracle]

I'll be driving up to Philly from DC on Saturday. It will be my son's first convention. He's a three year old, the convention seems to conveniently concide with the weekend my wife is out of town on a trip to NYC. Should be fun, even if this isn't the biggest year for this con.

[paper]

Getting ready to head out for day one. Not sure what other days I'll be there, but if you see me, stop and say hey! As always, I have iFanboy stickers.

Just look for the beard. (I probably won't react like this though).

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[mrmister]

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[optimus187prime]

Just got back from the Con and it was an amazing fun time. Joe Kelly wins the nicest guy in comics award ! The Ennis/Dillon retrospective was so entertaining and it was good to hear some insight on the creation of my favorite comics. The Marvel Dark Reign panel was so dull it was painful but it was actually just nice to sit down for a while. I got a bunch of comics signed, filled some gaps in my mugg collection, then met Matt Serra and Tom Sevini. Capped the day off with a cheese steak from Tony Lukes and it was a wonderful time.

[mrmister]

Matt Serra's Q and A on Friday was the highlight of the con so far.

[optimus187prime]

Matt Serra's Q and A on Friday was the highlight of the con so far.

Just talking to him for 5-10 minutes was hilarious. We poked joked around him and he was just very happy to be there.