Oeming in Boston!!! 4/17

[Shwicaz]

I have the day off from the comic shop, and the Boston Bash Crew will be by to visit you.

I really can not wait. Missed you last time cuz I had to work.

[NickBurgess]

Where??

Edit... found it:

BOSTON COMIC BOOK

TOY & CD/DVD SPECTACULAR

SUNDAY APRIL 17 10 A.M.-5 P.M.



Boston Radisson Hotel 200 STUART ST. BOSTON 6TH FLOOR



SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS & WRITERS



MICHAEL AVON OEMING (Powers, Bulletproof Monk, Stormbreaker)



JONATHAN & JOSHUA LUNA (Ultra) NEIL VOKES (Spider-Man, Superman, The Mask)



TOMMY CASTILLO (Detective Comics, Toe Tags) TANIA DEL RIO (Sabrina, The Teenage Witch)



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Mike Doherty, Radbu Productions, Acronym, Dave Sebastian & G.I. Studios



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[Hot Pink]

fucking awesome! i got the oeming newsletter and pissed my pants reading it.

smashtor wielder of gigantoid is going to do his best to be there oeming. with quixote and six to be signed!

[NickBurgess]

I wanna go, but I already have signed Powerses, a page of original Powers art, and a Deena sketch. What more does a guy need? And it's not like Oeming wants to sit around talking with me... what the hell do I have to say? And I have no use for bootleg DVDs right now, so.... am I going? I don't know! Looks cool, though.

[Shwicaz]

of course you are going. BenBoBosBash...trying to plan a meet up with possibly brunch/dinner afterwards...stay tuned.

[NickBurgess]

of course you are going. BenBoBosBash...trying to plan a meet up with possibly brunch/dinner afterwards...stay tuned.


Well... OK!

[TopFeeg]

i'd be in for afterwards, cause i work on sundays, and i aready took off from the week before.

[ItsDLEVY]

So it looks like I'm going. But I don't think I've ever read any of Oeming's stuff. Now I feel like I should. I'll start with the first Powers trade, but what else should be high on my priority list?

[Shwicaz]

If you are looking for an entertaining 'told in one' tale then look no further than "Six"

Go here:http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11689 for the story on the book along with some preview art. I love it. Hammer of the Gods is also a great look at the Norse gods (and other gods).

[anthony the ghost]

i WILL be there.

in fact, i cant fucking wait.

[TheTravis!]

I need somewhere to park and then meet everyone. Anybody have any suggestions? I will probably be coming in first thing in the morning on the 17th, as I have to go to a 30th birthday party the night before.

[ItsDLEVY]

I've never been to this sort of thing before.... Does one buy tickets in advance? Is it worth paying for the extra hour in the morning? How much cash should I expect to drop in one day?

(Oh, and today I popped my Oemming cherry by picking up Six. I have to say, I'm also pretty excited that the Luna Bros. will be there. Loved Ultra.)

[Simpson]

of course you are going. BenBoBosBash...trying to plan a meet up with possibly brunch/dinner afterwards...stay tuned.

In for the con and a board meal afterwards, got any ideas as for where?

[NickBurgess]

In for the con and a board meal afterwards, got any ideas as for where?

I second this question.

I should take a picture of the framed Powers art on my wall, have Oeming sign the picture, and then frame the picture and hang it on my wall. And then every time Oeming comes around, I'll take a picture of the picture of the picture, etc, into infinity. And then the universe explodes.

[Oeming]

Yep, I cant wait to go! Boston is a fun town, except it closes down kind of early, strange for a drinking town. Also the stripers stand too far away at the clubs:)
M!

[NickBurgess]

Yep, I cant wait to go! Boston is a fun town, except it closes down kind of early, strange for a drinking town. Also the stripers stand too far away at the clubs:)
M!

For such a liberal city, it's pretty puritanical.

[Shwicaz]

In for the con and a board meal afterwards, got any ideas as for where?


No idea, my favorite place to do brunch is no longer there. :(

I don't care where, as long as I can have plenty of Mimosas. ;)

Anyone know of a good brunch place?

Oh, and I think that we needn't do the early bird thing and pay the extra cash.

I also have a bunch of fliers from the shop, in which you can all save a buck (yeah, I know, cheap, aren't I?)

Anyway, PM me any suggestions and shit. And by next week, I will have a plan hashed out. Any suggestions you guys may have I would love to hear, because I am drawing a blank.

What time do you want to meet? How long to stay at the show? Where to eat? Should I bring my pipe or rolling papers, etc. ;)

[wiernicki]

Hey Mike,
If your looking for a good strip club you have to go to Providence RI. I'm hoping to stop by the show and say hi, just not sure what my workload will be like yet.
Andrew

[NickBurgess]

Maybe I should ask Sir Oeming for a sketch of the vilest, most disgusting, innapropriate thing he can think of, just so I have an excuse to frame and hang something horrible in my apartment.

[Shannon Chenoweth]

(Oh, and today I popped my Oemming cherry by picking up Six.)

So, how was your first time experience?

RC

[Oeming]

Next Week yo!
M!

[Murdock's Girl]

Stop stealing my trademark 'yo'.
mister.
hehehe
MG
(i miss having a devil smiley)

[Hot Pink]

holy shit i have to figure a way to get to boston on sunday. my car is acting like a fucktard and i really want to go.

[Hot Pink]

ooh ooh and can i get a sketch of SMASHTOR THE WIELDER OF GIGANTOID?
a dude with a wrecking ball attached to his crotch. he has to swing it around.

[NickBurgess]

holy shit i have to figure a way to get to boston on sunday. my car is acting like a fucktard and i really want to go.

how far away are you? Is the bus or train of subway a possibility?

[Shannon Chenoweth]

I'm also doing a con on this day, here in Florida.

RC :)

[Shwicaz]

I'm also doing a con on this day, here in Florida.

RC :)

Cool beans.

My man has family down in Sarasota, and I totally love heading down that way.

Are you going to be hitting Wizard World Boston?

[DungeonMasterJim]

Hey Mr. O!

Can you bring any Led Zeppelin bootlegs that you have for trade? I hope to make this show and will bring mine if I make it.

Thanks,
Jim

[Shannon Chenoweth]

Cool beans.

My man has family down in Sarasota, and I totally love heading down that way.

Are you going to be hitting Wizard World Boston?

Um, no immediate plans to this year. My plans as they stand right now for out-of-state cons are WWChi in August, then the big National Big Apple Con in NY in November.
But, I'd LOVE to come to Boston. I just don't think I'll have the $$ for it this year.

RC

[Shwicaz]

I know the feeling. I would love to go to WW Chicago, but can't get the time off (or come up w/ the money-- still paying off back rent/bills from when I was unemployed.) :-(

Either way, kick some ass, little lady!!

[Shannon Chenoweth]

I know the feeling. I would love to go to WW Chicago, but can't get the time off (or come up w/ the money-- still paying off back rent/bills from when I was unemployed.) :-(

Either way, kick some ass, little lady!!

Thanks! And, I'm sure we will meet someday. I look forward to it. Maybe in 2006.

RC :)

[Hot Pink]

how far away are you? Is the bus or train of subway a possibility?

2 hours drive.
but no trains. and hte bus would be from springfield. and that would take three plus cause it would go from springfield to the mass pike instead of jsut driving right on route 2.

but i want to come very badly. i am just going to see if i can get some other comic book fans in the amherst area to go and con them into driving

[NickBurgess]

So does anyone have any plans for this thing yet? I don't even know what there is to eat around there.

[ItsDLEVY]

I PMed some suggestions to Ron. He said he'd put up a poll. It's in the theatre district, like a block or two away from the Roxy. There's plenty to eat at all levels, from Subway to Legal Seafood. Plus Chinatown is just a few blocks away.

[BlueNote27]

I'll be hitting this up- my first con (be gentle!). Luna Bros and Oeming?! Niiiiiice.

[BlueNote27]

PS- is it worth it to come to that thing early?

[Shwicaz]

I PMed some suggestions to Ron. He said he'd put up a poll. It's in the theatre district, like a block or two away from the Roxy. There's plenty to eat at all levels, from Subway to Legal Seafood. Plus Chinatown is just a few blocks away.


Sorry guys, I meant to put up a poll, but we are preparing for the anime con, and I am going to be working non-stop (including my normal days off).

I have to work tomorrow (normally my day off), and Thursday I will be gone all day for my sister's birthday. Friday I get to rest, and Saturday its back to work.


I am going to be there at 11 o'clock and hope to see you all there.

If you guys want to plan something, I am afraid you will have to take it upon yourselves, cuz I am way too swamped (plus, my man has been away for two days in Dallas for business, and he is due home any minute--if you know what I mean ;)

Hey Oeming, can't wait to see you and Neil. Will it be possible to get a sketch or something from you. How much?

(Sorry, never been to anything like this before. You're going to be the one to bust my cherry. :p )

[ItsDLEVY]

My suggestion is that we either go to Rock Bottom Brewery (mid-priced place with lots of beer and "American" food) or Dominic's (pizza, subs etc, also with beer, but cheaper), both of which are within a block or two of the Radisson.

Do we want to pick a place to meet up ath the con? I've never been to one so I have no idea how to work that.

[NickBurgess]

Ron, and everyone else - Oeming does sketches, but he'll likely be pretty busy, so just ask if he'll have a chance. Both times I met and got sketches from Oeming I asked for something very fast and simple because A) I didn't wanna take up all his time B) I'd feel rude asking for a picture of Walker fighting a bad guy while monkeys fuck in the background, you know?

The last time I went to a con where Oeming was (same one as this, last year, I think), I made sure to buy some of his art, too, cause the man's gotta eat, and drawing me a picture won't put food on his table! The time before that, though, in New York, I was unemployed and dirt poor (didn't buy a single thing at this huge convention - just there to meet people whose work I admire), and Oeming signed my books and drew me a quick little Walker sketch for my buddy's birthday (he's also a Powers fan). Then, upon hearing it was for the guy's birthday, he gave me a signed copy of the Retro Girl trade to give him!

So, I guess this goes for everyone who hasn't been to a con, etc, Oeming is a cool, nice dude (as are many of your other favorite creators), and he'll be happy to sign your stuff and say hi. If you want a sketch, ask nicely, don't be pushy if he's busy, and don't forget he has plenty of original art, sketchbooks, and sketches for sale, and I'm sure he'd love for you to buy some of it. And I don't know if he charges for anything more complex than a simple Walker head. He might.

That's my philosophy with creators I haven't heard of before, too. A few bucks for a couple issues of someone's self-published comic book can make drawing your 500th Spider-Man of the day a lot more comfortable.

Finally, don't act like anyone in Stuart Immonen's 50 Reasons To Stop Sketching At Conventions. Wish I could link to it, but I don't think it's online anymore. :(

[NickBurgess]

My suggestion is that we either go to Rock Bottom Brewery (mid-priced place with lots of beer and "American" food) or Dominic's (pizza, subs etc, also with beer, but cheaper), both of which are within a block or two of the Radisson.

Do we want to pick a place to meet up ath the con? I've never been to one so I have no idea how to work that.

We'll have a vegetarian and a vegan in our group, so if possible we need to find a place that is accomodating to everyone.

[ItsDLEVY]

There's a really excellent vegan restaurant in Chinatown called Buddha's Delight, only a few blocks away from the hotel where the con is. Would that work for everyone?

[NickBurgess]

Never been to the Chinatown one, but I've been to the clone in Brookline, and it's good. That would work for me.

[Shwicaz]

looks like I may not be able to make it this sunday, not 100% sure now...unexpected shit happening...

[Shwicaz]

Just found out, I am difinately not going to be in the area on Sunday. :-(

[Simpson]

Just found out, I am difinately not going to be in the area on Sunday. :-(

Bummer man.

[NickBurgess]

Just found out, I am difinately not going to be in the area on Sunday. :-(

Maybe next time!

[NickBurgess]

How are we all going to meet when we're there, and what time do we want to eat? I'll probably be at the comic show at 11 or so. I'm bringing my girlfriend and our roommate. We should all wear cowboy hats or something to find each other.

[ItsDLEVY]

We could use Oeming as a landmark, as in "meet by Oeming at 1" or something?

(I've never been to one of these, I really have no idea how it works...)

[NickBurgess]

We could use Oeming as a landmark, as in "meet by Oeming at 1" or something?

(I've never been to one of these, I really have no idea how it works...)

He'll probably have a bunch of people standing around him at all times, or most times, anyway, though. We could meet by the door at a certain time I guess, if we wanted. And then go to lunch. Or we could all wear nametages with a big "B!" on them. Let's just think of the dorkiest thing possible! Maybe we could all dress in matching stormtrooper outfits.-

[ItsDLEVY]

We can all wear our Ultimate Spider Man underoos on the outside!

[NickBurgess]

We need a roll call of who's going.

I'll start.

ME! +my girlfriend and roommate.

[ItsDLEVY]

Me, probably by myself unless I can con someone else into coming with me...

[NickBurgess]

Me, probably by myself unless I can con someone else into coming with me...

Well, if we're the only ones going, this isn't gonna be much of a bash! Unless of course we can bash at the strength of ten normal men.

[BlueNote27]

Well, I'm going, and I'm bringing a friend... but we're both con-virgins.

[BlueNote27]

What's the deal with this pre-show thing for more $ anyways? Do you get to hang with the creators or something?

[Oeming]

Im in boston right now! At the hotel with Neil Vokes, we just watched Oceans 12 and ready to hit the town! Or go to sleep.

[TheTravis!]

I had every intention of going, but unfortunately, my parents need my help at their farm in the morning, and then I have band practice in the afternoon.

I still love you, Oeming.

[ItsDLEVY]

What's the deal with this pre-show thing for more $ anyways? Do you get to hang with the creators or something?

I think the point of the pre-show is that you get first crack at buying shit that might sell out.

[ItsDLEVY]

At the very least, we've got me, NIck +2, BlueNote +1.....

I'm heading to sleep now. I'll check the board before I leave, but unless someone posts a better idea, can we just all plan on finding each other by the main doors to whatever the convention room is at 1pm?

Here's sort of what I look like:
http://i01.thefacebook.com/pics/3/9/n9360_3842.jpg

See you at 1?

[NickBurgess]

At the very least, we've got me, NIck +2, BlueNote +1.....

I'm heading to sleep now. I'll check the board before I leave, but unless someone posts a better idea, can we just all plan on finding each other by the main doors to whatever the convention room is at 1pm?

Here's sort of what I look like:
http://i01.thefacebook.com/pics/3/9/n9360_3842.jpg

See you at 1?

I'm sure anybody going is already gone, but I'm leaving in a minute!

[ItsDLEVY]

Well, Nick and I (and Nick's girlfriend and Nick's roommate) were the only ones who successfully met up for lunch, but it was fun.

But the best part of the day for me, I think, was that I got a really kick-ass Oeming original from one of the recent Powers books. As soon as I get a chance to take a picture of it, I'll post it. Very cool stuff.

[DungeonMasterJim]

I missed the show :(

Something about being a good uncle/godfather and attending my niece's birthday party.

But I did get to meet a couple of artists yesterday that stopped in at Springfield before heading out to Boston. They were (I'm sure I'm going to butcher a few of their names :( )Chris Moreno of Dracula vs King Arthur (or is it King Arthur vs Dracula) Talia D of Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Tony Castillo (I sorta forgot his name because he's an artist on a Batman title and I don't read any Batman titles). They were pretty cool.

DM Jim

[NickBurgess]

Had a cool time at the con. Had some chinese food with my crew and itsdlevy, got some comics, got Oeming's sketchbook #3 and Six (and an awesome 86 Volt sketch), got a Brain (of Pinky & the) sketch for my girlfriend, a cool little monster drawing, got the Luna brothers to sign my Ultra #1. Went out and sat on Boston Common and read some comic books.

After we left, my girlfriend and her friend commented that Oeming was the nicest creator they'd met at a convention. And itsdlevy should come to the next Boston bash. That's what I say!

Oh yeah, also picked up the first two issues of "Captain Drew and his Crew of Two." Didn't know what to think going in, but I must say, though the artwork could still use quite a bit of work, it's a thoroughly readable little comic.

Told the Johnny Raygun dude that I enjoyed the comics I'd picked up at the last convention, too.

Good times!

[Bill Nolan]

I went, too. Dragged my 4-year-old daughter with me. Got a couple of great Oeming sketches and had him sign my copy of the first Powers tpb. Great guy and a great show, especially if you're a sketch collector like me.

- Bill

[Bill Nolan]

Here's a link to my gallery, in case anyone want to check out the Oeming sketches I picked up today:

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryDetail.asp?GCat=1873 (Sketch Gallery)

They are in the "sketches" section, in case I add more later and they get bumped off the front page. I also got sketches from Chris Moreno, Tommy Castillo, Tania Del Rio, Jonathan Luna, and Neil Vokes. I'll probably scan and post those tomorrow or so.

- Bill

[BlueNote27]

Well, I have to say, my first con was a blast! I went with two of my friends (also con virgins) and met Oeming (who I got to sign one of my issues of Powers, and the last copy of Quixote, which I snatched up), met the Luna Bros (got them to sign the issue I got my letter published in, and got my first sketch ever, w00t!), and got the Star Wars Holiday special bootleg (my first bootleg DVD!). I'm sad I didn't get to meet up with anyone from the board, but my roommate was giving his junior recital this afternoon, so I had to rush back for that.

All in all, a success, a blast, and some of the nicest people I've ever met. w00t for Oeming and the Luna Bros, you guys ROCK!

[Shannon Chenoweth]

Alright guys, where are the pics? :)
Good reports though!

RC

[Shwicaz]

Actually, I got to get in early, and I met Oeming too. I was broke ass, because I spent all my money on Spider-Woman back issues. He signed my copy of Quixote, though, and a Powers colroing book got signed for my god-daughter.

Chatted with Neil Volkes, and picked up a trade, and I also spoke to Chris Moreno, too.

I told Oeming that the internet adds ten pounds. :p

[ItsDLEVY]

Here's what I got:

http://www.medianstrip.net/~dlevy/powers.jpg

Can anyone tell me what issue it's from? (I just started reading the book, so I've got a lot of trades to catch up with, but I'd like to get a copy of this as printed to frame with it...)

[Shannon Chenoweth]

Here's what I got:

http://www.medianstrip.net/~dlevy/powers.jpg

Can anyone tell me what issue it's from? (I just started reading the book, so I've got a lot of trades to catch up with, but I'd like to get a copy of this as printed to frame with it...)

Isn't this from issue #10? Either that or #9.

RC

[Bill Nolan]

It's from #37. In tpb. #7, 15 or 16 pages from the end of the story pages.

- Bill

[ItsDLEVY]

Awesome, thanks!

[Shannon Chenoweth]

It's from #37. In tpb. #7, 15 or 16 pages from the end of the story pages.

- Bill

Oh, wow I suck. I didn't recall the issue correctly. :p

RC

[NickBurgess]

Oh, wow I suck. I didn't recall the issue correctly. :p

RC

Well, you were thinking of the issue of "roleplay" where Walker confronts the dude on the roof, right? Similar scene.

[ItsDLEVY]

RC, if it makes you feel any better, Oeming also thought it was from one of the last couple when he sold it to me. But after leafing through those issues several times utterly perplexed, I thought a second opinion would be worthwhile. :)

[Shannon Chenoweth]

RC, if it makes you feel any better, Oeming also thought it was from one of the last couple when he sold it to me. But after leafing through those issues several times utterly perplexed, I thought a second opinion would be worthwhile. :)

Ha ha, funny. :)

RC