We're just over three weeks from this year's San Diego show. Who all is going to be there? Let's get a head count going!
I'll be there!
[ July 19, 2012, 01:57 PM: Message edited by: Nightcrawler ]
Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
I wish I could be. Posted by Nightcrawler on :
I won't be there. Posted by future king on :
Man I wish I could go to that one day! Posted by Tom Tanner Issue #1 on :
Just out of college, I attended the 2nd Annual San Diego Comic Con in 1970 (I think that's right). Mostly, just a couple hundred guys sitting around with their collections spread out on folding tables, buying/selling/trading with each other.
There was a guy there selling his COMPLETE collection of the Herbie series (Forbidden Worlds/American Comics), A-1 condition, sealed in plastic, which I foolishly passed up.
I would love to see the flash and sizzle it has become now. Maybe someday.
Posted by Exnihil on :
I'm in again this year, but I think it's probably the last one for me.
Though I like hooking up w/fellow LWers, SD is just too much of a madhouse. Hopefully going forward we can find an alternative gathering spot (there was some talk about a big get together for 2013?).
Posted by MLLASH on :
Ya'll come down south, y'heah?
Posted by Sarcasm Kid on :
God I would love to go so much. Meeting you guys and Nei... but I won't be able to.
Posted by SharkLad on :
I'll be there... looking forward to hanging with my LW homies...
Posted by Director Lad on :
Comicon has posted the exhibitors list and table assignments: Comicon Exhibitors List See anyone familiar on the fan tables list?
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
That is awesome, we're on par with famous fangroups! I see Sakura-Con mentioned and lots of anime exhibitors, wish I could go.
Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
Legion World was assured a spot last year because of some mix ups.
But Nightcrawler has said above that he won't be at the con. So will Legion World be a no-show for the con too?
Posted by Power Boy on :
It's a winky 'I won't be there'.
I think he'll be there.
... and Peebs will be too!
Posted by future king on :
Since I won't be there I sure hope those that do go will take some pictures to share with the rest of us on here!
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Sorry, that was a winky-I-won't-be-there. I will be! Legion World will have a table at San Diego Comic Con each year going forward!
Each year will be giving out cool goodies and hopefully, everyone can stop by and hang out and enjoy the serenity of the San Diego Comic Con at least once.
Our ten-year anniversary is 2013, so please save up for that one!
No more stickers...one of the freebies we'll be having is this image as a pin -
I went with the retro L, since DC does a more modern version.
[ July 09, 2011, 04:22 PM: Message edited by: Nightcrawler ]
Posted by SharkLad on :
Beautiful!
Can't wait to hang with everybody again!
Posted by MLLASH on :
I look forward to images! I will be there in spirit (of space)!
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
And more pins provided to the CC masses...
These were given out by me with Christmas cards last year and will be in more limited supplies than the L.
Posted by Power Boy on :
quote:Originally posted by MLLASH: I look forward to images! I will be there in spirit (of space)!
I'll take lots of photos of peeps in costumes ....
I can't wait to see what the big exhibits are this year. Hopefully something besides the Avengers movie.
Posted by Sarcasm Kid on :
Guys, since I can't be there, I want to make a suggestion for an artist you can see.
Nei Ruffino. She's a colorist who works for DC and Zenescope. She did the coloring for the cover of Legion of 3 Worlds #5, both of them.
You can find her prices and examples of her artwork here on DeviantArt.
And, if you guys do decide to see her, tell her "Jude sent me". She's a friend, and if I can send business her way, I will.
Posted by superboymddjr on :
i will not be able to attend SDCC since I ll be in Miami, Fla for the class reunion. At least I ll run into a friend who introducted me to the Legion. Posted by Power Boy on :
quote:Originally posted by Nightcrawler: Another freebie we'll be handing out...
SWEET @$$ SWEET! Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Not to diminish this year's free stuff, but next year (and probably hereafter), we'll have a certain silicone something that goes on your finger and a foam upside down rocket-like object.
Couldn't find the right manufacturer until it was too late for it this year.
And lastly for 2011, we'll be giving out Legion World stress balls -
(If I get them on time, we'll also have 50th Anniversary booklets, which I'll show here after the Con.)
Posted by Power Boy on :
quote:Originally posted by Nightcrawler: Another freebie we'll be handing out...
j'adore j'adore j'adore!!!
Posted by cleome45 on :
Yeah, cons and stress balls do kind of go together.
Sorry I can't join you all.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
I wish I had the money to fly you and the gang here.
About the images - those are the mock-ups.
They look better in person.
Posted by Exnihil on :
Awesome swag, Nighty!
One more week... whoo-hoo! I can't wait to see you all.
Posted by MLLASH on :
Nighty, can I share these freebies on Facebook?
Posted by cleome45 on :
quote:Originally posted by Nightcrawler: I wish I had the money to fly you and the gang here.
About the images - those are the mock-ups.
They look better in person.
Post lots of updates and pics and we'll call it even.
Posted by Dev Em on :
So wish I could be there to hang out. I don't see it happening any time soon though.
Have fun and take lots of pictures.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
quote:Originally posted by MLLASH: Nighty, can I share these freebies on Facebook?
Of course!
Posted by MLLASH on :
YAY!!! Doing so shortly--!
Posted by SharkLad on :
Seriously awesome, Nighty!
Can not wait!
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
And here's what I have in hand thus far -
Still waiting for the L pins and the booklets (which I just yesterday paid extra to get upgraded to ship 3 day express ).
Posted by Exnihil on :
Coolness!
I know that black ball is a stress ball, but seeing it in the pic it looks like a magic 8-ball.
I just started snickering, imagining the Legion having novelty 8-balls made to give to applicants where no matter how you shake it, it reads, "Rejected!" Posted by Pov on :
Oh. That would be EPIC. The "Legion Tryout Magic (Interlac for 8) Ball"... Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
For the Magic Legion Try-out ball, the answers should vary but always end up with not getting accepted.
For example:
Great power but it shortens your life - Rejected
We already have someone with that power - Rejected
That's not a useful power - Rejected
You are too old - Rejected
We just don't like you - Rejected
We'd love to have you on the team, but we have reached our membership limit due to the tax laws - Rejected
Posted by cleome45 on :
You didn't bare enough boob/leg/midriff - Rejected
Posted by Power Boy on :
We have been infiltrated and overtaken by super villains. You are not evil enough. - Rejected
Posted by Power Boy on :
(It happens)
Posted by Raging Bull on :
It's not you, it's us - Rejected
You're a wonderful person, and you deserve better - Rejected
We're just at different places in our lives - Rejected
Posted by Pov on :
Go try out for the Subs or SP-- REJECTED
Posted by MLLASH on :
The swag images I have posted seem to be a hit on the FB page!!
Be sure to snap lots of pics of the folks who drop by-- we have a whole "Legion World at SDCC" photo album that needs some love! Posted by Power Boy on :
LOL
quote:Originally posted by Pov: Go try out for the Subs or SP-- REJECTED
'Guard - Takron Galtos'
heh heh
Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
quote:Originally posted by Nightcrawler: And here's what I have in hand thus far -
Still waiting for the L pins and the booklets (which I just yesterday paid extra to get upgraded to ship 3 day express ).
I just thought of something for the Chameleon Boy bag. A word balloon saying "Little do they suspect the bag is... me, Chameleon Boy!"
Posted by Exnihil on :
^ Nice, Quis!
Posted by Suddenly Seymour on :
Nighty, all that stuff is amazing. I so wish I could be there this year. I don't know when I'll get out again.
Have a great time, everyone!
Posted by Director Lad on :
I'm looking forward to seeing those who will be there, but I know I'll also miss those who won't.
Posted by l.e.g.i.o.n.JOHN on :
man i wish i could make it out there this year. gonna try to shoot for 2012,..if not come hell or high water i will be there for 2013!!
Posted by MLLASH on :
hey NIghty, when you get the booklets in, can you post an image for me to put on Facebook?
The FB crowd that can't make SDCC wants us at Wizard World and Wondercon now! Coolness!
Posted by Sarcasm Kid on :
I wish I could go to the big ball.
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
I MAY actually be able to go this year, since I'm in California for my job.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
quote:Originally posted by MLLASH: hey NIghty, when you get the booklets in, can you post an image for me to put on Facebook?
The FB crowd that can't make SDCC wants us at Wizard World and Wondercon now! Coolness!
That's great, but SDCC will be breaking my bank as it is. Although, I deputize any LWers who may be interested in a table at those Cons.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
quote:Originally posted by Invisible Brainiac: I MAY actually be able to go this year, since I'm in California for my job.
Paulo, let me know if you need to get a ticket. I can get one more pass for $145.
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
quote:Originally posted by Nightcrawler:
quote:Originally posted by Invisible Brainiac: I MAY actually be able to go this year, since I'm in California for my job.
Paulo, let me know if you need to get a ticket. I can get one more pass for $145.
Thanks, Gary! I'll message you early next week. Hopefully I can get time off, though as of now it looks like I'll only have Sunday Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
quote:Originally posted by Invisible Brainiac:
quote:Originally posted by Nightcrawler:
quote:Originally posted by Invisible Brainiac: I MAY actually be able to go this year, since I'm in California for my job.
Paulo, let me know if you need to get a ticket. I can get one more pass for $145.
Thanks, Gary! I'll message you early next week. Hopefully I can get time off, though as of now it looks like I'll only have Sunday
Sent you a PM, Gary! Things look hazy, so I'll have to skip on the pass I'll definitely only be able to go on either Saturday or Sunday. Thanks for the offer though. I really hope nothing comes up, would love to meet all of you in Real Life!
Posted by Director Lad on :
So, of the people going, who has tix for preview night? I don't. Anyone interested in meeting up for dinner Wednesday night?
Posted by SharkLad on :
I don't get in until around 9pm on Wednesday...
Posted by Power Boy on :
I have a ticket for preview night so I'm going down Wednesday, not sure what time I'll make it.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
And the rest...
Posted by MLLASH on :
GASP! That looks awesome-- the Facebook fanboys will go nuts!!
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Those are 8 page books (including cover pages) detailing the back stories of all of the 50th Anniversary Legion-related people seen on the cover.
Also, Kabir and I just previewed the floor and saw Legion Lost get a wall panel at the DC Booth. Hopefully, that'll translate into DC Legion-related freebies too.
[ July 19, 2011, 07:27 PM: Message edited by: Nightcrawler ]
Posted by Pov on :
Have fun, guys! Whack a Twilight fan (or two) for me!! Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
quote:Originally posted by Nightcrawler: Also, Kabir and I just previewed the floor and saw Legion Lost get a wall panel at the DC Booth. Hopefully, that'll translate into DC Legion-related freebies too.
I wouldn't hold my breath.
Posted by Jerry on :
Everything looks great, Nightcrawler. Nice work.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
<waves to the screen> Hi, Nighty! Huh... what do you mean they can't see me, too?
quote:Originally posted by SharkLad: I don't get in until around 9pm on Wednesday...
Hee, hee... I beat Sharky to the hotel... and I totally call the better bed by the window. You snooze, you lose, Sharky. Posted by Monkey Eater Lad on :
Monkey Eater will report for duty!
Posted by Fanfic Lady on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey Eater Lad: Monkey Eater will report for duty!
Nice to see you here again, even if it's just for the occassion. Posted by Nightcrawler on :
quote:Originally posted by Monkey Eater Lad: Monkey Eater will report for duty!
Looking forward to it!
Posted by Director Lad on :
Badge acquired and checked into my hotel. Now, need dinner!
Posted by Dave Hackett on :
Have fun everyone. Looks like it will be a great time!
Posted by rtvu2 on :
jealous of all that are there because I want to be there! Have a great time and tell us what DC freebies are out there that you get!
Posted by Power Boy on :
Comicon International 2011 update: Pbs made it, hung out with Nighty, got a stress ball (which is awesome) and buttons, and a Cham bag to carry it all in (which is also awesome).
Passed by the Regal Beagle (!!!) on the way back to my hotel, that has an awesome bar with a live band that plays 'the girl from ipanema' but calls it 'the girl from west covina' LOL.
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
Man, that's going to be so much fun. Enjoy, and take pics for us!
My extremely cool aunt and uncle are going, so I asked them to drop by the booth for me. I feel like a greedy kid. Can't wait for 2013!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Keep us updated! Have a blast! Someone get blackout drunk on night one!
Posted by Exnihil on :
Day 1 from my side:
- Jet-lagged Sharky didn't notice my snoring (!)
- Legion World table is awesome (as always, thanks to Nighty)
- Panels w/Grant Morrison (hilarious), Roy Thomas, Paul Levitz, and the first of four "Relaunch" panels w/Didio (exhausting). The latter did feature a couple of pages from the new Legion title... looks great.
- Randomly met a shaved headed Judd Winick.
- Met Legion World poster, veryvery, from the "Super Future Friends" podcast who gave me a cool Lana Lang sketch and, if all goes well, will be joining us when we get together for the group dinner.
- Had a smaller dinner tonight w/ Sharky and Peebs (martini for me, beer for Peebs, and water for Sharky - got to keep those gills hydrated, you know).
- Filled a bunch of gaps in the comic collection (including the first Legion origin issue)
- Walked a TON (according to the pedometer - 9 1/2 miles... those feet are killing me)
- Director Lad has the board's coolest facial hair... bar none!
- Can't wait until tomorrow! Posted by Fat Cramer on :
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: Keep us updated! Have a blast! Someone get blackout drunk on night one!
And someone stay whiteout sober to report on all the events!
Have fun, all you lucky participants. Wish I could have joined you.
Posted by Power Boy on :
no blackout drunkeness yet.
Yesterday was fun, I waited in line for Sarah Michelle Geller's panel for 2 hours only to make it half way through the line.
I at first saw a line with about 25 people in it, and was like oh that's short ... i'll leisurely east my sandwich. Turns out that line was for the deaf and disabled. (not the dimwits like me)
I finally found my proper line .... which was endless. It was by far the longest line i have ever even seen, it ran way out past the convention center out into the harbor! (then i ran with my food in my hands to the end of the line ... it was kinda like LOTR)
So, there were some warning signs .... as the people in front of me were in line for something at 530 and the panel i wanted to make was at 145 ...
not only did this line go out to the harbor, once we reached the convention center again, the line stretched all the way up and down the convention center (which is many blocks long) TWICE.
I did stick it out until about 245 just for the total experience. (hysterical laughing at the ridiculousness, anger, frustration, hysterical laughter again, sadness over never being able to see the SMG)
Then I walked around a bit more, (saw Xander from Buffy, and a couple actors from Star Trek Voyager) Went to a roy thomas panel, sat through a Mad Magazine panel which was pretty good actually, and then there was a Paul Levitz panel with a good Legion World representation. It was partly moderated by Marv Wolfman but he didnt talk about his own work. It was mostly about Paul's career and start in comics way back when.
i haven't had time to shop yet for comics, or get much freebies. I will though!!!
The highlight so far has been hanging out with other Legion Worlders. We need more get togethers!
I seem to have caught Shark Lad and Exnihil's jet lag since I woke up at 6 am. (or maybe I'm just too excited for comic con)
It's already been madness at the convention, i can not imagine how it will be once saturday comes.
Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
so PB, were all the pens confiscated from the people waiting in line?
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Stopped by the table dressed as Admiral Akbar, this afternoon to bring Nighty and Mogli a belated Christmas card I found on my desk recent. The schwag is j'amazing, well done!.
Posted by Exnihil on :
Day 2 from my side:
- More subdued; less walking - only 7 1/2 miles today!
- Did a little celeb sighting. Talked to a couple former contestants from the Amazing Race (never know when inside info might come in handy )
- Got a very special photo for a certain Buck Rogers fan on this board... posting to follow Monday
- Went to an Alan Davis panel; nice fellow - very forthcoming
- Cheaply filled some more holes in the collection, including one of my long sought after issues, "The Superman Super-Spectacular!" This is the infamous issue in which Supes reveals his secret identity to JFK... but had the misfortune of being published shortly after JFK had been shot.
- Went to lunch with Sharky and Peebs, then wandered around a bit with the two outside of the Convention. We went to Seaport Village for some great photo ops.
- Caught up with Jeff Moy and comissioned a sketch of Ayla Ranzz (complete with "Moy Tongue"). In talking with Moy, he told me that he and his brother Phillip are going to be handling the art chores on a six issue miniseries from IDW starting in OCT: A Legion of Superheroes/Star Trek crossover!
- Saw the new DC animated film, "Batman: Year One". Fairly faithful adaptation but a bit "meh" on the action quotient as a result.
- Looking forward to tomorrow... a Deepak Chopra/Grant Morrison panel... mind blown!
Posted by Monkey Eater Lad on :
Monkey Eater has arrived and will be signing at the booth for the next hour.
Posted by Power Boy on :
Yesterday, I was wiped out but here's the summary of the panels I went to :
There are some morsels I picked up from the DC 52 Panel.
I 'm too tired to write everything out in a digested form but here are some tidbits. (soem may call them spoilers)
Click Here For A SpoilerPower Girl will be in Mr. Terrific. No issue numbers were given though, or what form she would be in. I think they actually said Karen Star not 'PG'.
Wonder Woman Click Here For A Spoilermay not be single
Superman Click Here For A Spoilerdosn't have Lois yet, they said the fact that Clark dosn't have Lois is critical to the character's motivation and complexity
Titans Click Here For A SpoilerNo Wally, No Donna ... It's not looking good for the Titans
Gay characters Batwoman is a lesbian, Apollo and Midnighter are a gay couple, and Voodoo will be bisexual. But I wonder how much airtime the apollo midnighter relationship will get … or if it will just be their prior relationship. Published under a previous line.
They aren't creating any new characters now, they are waiting to see how these characters do.
No JSA for now, they're taking a rest.
In general it seems like they want to change the energy of their line, start fresh but, they said most of the existing story lines happened (such as the killing joke, Doomsday) and they said to trust Gail Simone's story for Barbara Gordon.
Aquaman's supposed to be more of a badass.
Batgirl Click Here For A SpoilerStephanie Brown will be in gotham ... in some form, whatever that means.
The X-Men schism story concludes in october, as does the avenger's children's crusade, as does fear itself.
so DC in September and Marvel in October.
The schism story divides the mutants via Click Here For A Spoilerteam cyclops and team wolverine.
and it looks like somebody dies Click Here For A Spoilercyclops. but i don't know for 100%. they said he might not be around or something several times
after october starts 'X-Men Regenesis event'. with two camps of muties.
so they're trying to say that the new dichodomy is cyclops and wolvie instead of prof x and magneto but they havent said exactly what the schism is over. what their arguments may be.
personally i think
Click Here For A Spoilerjean comes back through hope or something
OH and a big thing, i'm kinda thinking is a non event Click Here For A Spoilerfrackers are ending uncanny x-men after all this time and starting at uncanny x-men #1 after their petty schism event.
UNCANY X-FORCE got a lot of cheers.
Click Here For A Spoilerseems like some or a lot of characters are coming over from the age of apocalypse dimension (specifically nighty seems to be the crowds supposition) (and sounds like jean too?) and the age of apocalypse may be an ongoing thing ... there's also gonna be some new horsemen of the apocalypse
X-Factor is going to have some big changes after these storylines concludes Click Here For A Spoileri think if mutants arise again and have powers maybe their mission changes?
Ritor Click Here For A Spoilerabout x-factor 230 rahne gives birth and there's a shocking death.
Rictor's powers are indeed back permanently ... i was afraid it was a dream or hoax but it will be issue 225 before the x-factor plot catches up with avengers childrens crusade
There's also going to be a 20th anniversary recolored release of x-men #1. which sold 8.2 million copies they said ... and boasted that nothing in september will sell that. that's what they said. It's the top selling comic of all time. i bought it.
(i also dropped the x-men i had been reading since i was five a few issues after X-Men #1 when chris claremont left... and it sounds like he was pushed out .. which led to my quitting comics for many years in the 90s) but you know.
Deadpool there's going to be an evil deadpool which is the combination of all the body parts he's lost over the years. he has two right hands. (im not making this up)
More Uncanny X-force:
They may be taking Betsy back to otherworld soon. The writer chooses for her not to be telekinetic or have all her other crazy powers. And more Rahne Rictor Shatterstar love triangle.
Cable is also dead still.
Runaways as a title is resting now but some characters may pop up here and there.
after October the X-Men/Muties/X-Books will have a much larger role in the Marvel Universe ... but they've been forshadowing that.
And the biggest news to me:
DAKEN is pronouced DAHKEN. not DAYKEN. weird.
Posted by Power Boy on :
double post. bad internet.
[ July 24, 2011, 12:19 AM: Message edited by: Power Boy ]
Posted by Power Boy on :
Last Night:
Sharky and I were waiting in the very long line to get into the hall to watch the premiere of Batman Year One. When .... an angel comes over us and says she has two reentry tickets to the hall, she was in there before and they gave her reentry tickets and we could have them.
It took us a moment to understand just what she was saying ...
and then we were like "YESSSS!!!"
so we've got two tickets to the hall, but there's three of us including EX ... so we thought only two of us could get in but .... we were waiting in the 'reentry' line ... and there was some drama about them changing their mind about letting in the people with reentry tickets again, and finally they said 'ok, reentry tickets can go back in' and everyone rushed the door. .... and Pbs (without a ticket) .... snuck in behind EX and Sharky as everyone was rushing through the door.
... and we got awesome seats because the hall was basically empty as they hadn't started letting people in yet.
The movie was pretty good too. Posted by Power Boy on :
Today, I woke up late, couldn't find parking, stopped by the table, slaughtered Mandalorians by the thousands, stalked Marina Sirtis, took lots of pictures of people in costume, went shopping for comics with EX and Sharky, went to an LGBT in comics panel, had dinner with the amazing Legion Worlders.
Tomorrow's the last day. Posted by Exnihil on :
Day 3 from my side:
- Walking diminished again, but by a less noticible factor - down to "just" 7 miles.
- Went to an amazing panel with Deepak Chopra and Grant Morrison discussing the spiritual element of the comic hero... sort of modern reenvisioning of mythological stories. At the tail end Chopra led the audience in a heart chakra meditation where we envisioned our inner hero and attemped to actualize it in the world. It may sound offbeat, but it was very moving.
- Stood in line w/Sharky for a "Community" panel for TWO HOURS... after which we did not get in. No foul, though, it was a very pleasant wait next to the harbor, and was really nice to spend some time actually getting some fresh air.
- A little more wandering the floor. Picked up my Jeff Moy sketch of Ayla... so cute.
- Spent a lot more time at the LW table today pressing the flesh.
- Took tons of photos and quite a bit of video for a side venture... more on which later.
- And wrapped up the day with my favorite part, the LW dinner. In attendence were myself, Sharky, Peebs, Nighty, Mowgli, Monkey-Eater Lad, Director Lad, and Nighty's charming friend Mathilda... who was kind enough to act as our group photographer.
- I head out tomorrow, but the rest of the gang should have some more tidbits. Thanks to evryone for such a wonderful time, and especially Nighty, who made sure our representation there was both positive and smooth. LLLW!
Posted by ActorLad on :
Glad to hear so much fun was had! Wish I could of joined y'all. Hopefully I'll be able to for 2012!
Posted by Power Boy on :
Sunday was a blur, I think everyone was tired, I didn't really take notes on the panels so my memory is hazy.
CBR has the panels covered pretty well though.
I went to a Marvel panel ... I think the entire panel was hung over, the moderator had a raspy voice and was holding onto the podium for dear life.
One thing about Hulk :
Click Here For A SpoilerHe will eb split from Banner (again) but this time Hulk will have to leave his idyllic life in the savage land to stop an evil Banner.
Other than that there is a major character returning out of Fear Itselfs ending. I think they said this person was powerless and the entire Marvel U is going to be after them.
They announced a New Defenders title with Red She Hulk, Dr Strange, Iron Fist, Silver Surfer, and Namor, and they said some others but didnt say who.
I like Jennifer Walters as She Hulk personally, anyway, we are supposed to learn why Iron Fist's costume is white, and get to see Dr Strange do martial arts and all the other stuff he can do besides magic.
and they have this whole thing about recovering the hammers from Fear Itself, everybody wants one, I guess Valkyrie plays a big role.
Niko of the Runaways may be returning in a new Marvel Title.
I like some fo them like Batgirl and Superboy but, some don't seem very new, and some seem very 90s ... (looking at you bart)
anyway Supergirl Click Here For A SpoilerIs going to have slightly different powers from Superman and is going to be on the run the isntant she hits the planet
not sure about her lack of knee pads costume, but it seems inspired by her long sleeve costume she wore in the legion and anything beats that bare midriff one.
Many of the images in the article aren't the final ones, I prefer the Wonder Girl designs to what we're getting. and Black Canary's is different too. Harley Quinn's costume got boos.
I really like this sketch of Mon-El and Ultra Boy's new(ish) costumes.
After that panel, was a DC 52 panel which got some very aggressive questions from the audience about the lack of diversity in the new 52. Other than that I don't think anything new was offered.
Barbara Gordon will be younger, but still brilliant, and here history will be dealt with over time. Gail Simone was on the panel.
Firestorm Click Here For A SpoilerIt seems like Firestorm is some sort of global (defense) weapon, so i'm not sure if there a dozons of Firestorms or just a few but, there's definatley more than one, and the main character of the book is a young guy.
The Flash Click Here For A Spoilerand Iris Allen aren't married (I think he's dating someone else) but this is a young flash and he has lots of time to get together with Iris.
also Stormwatch's Apollo and Midnighter Click Here For A Spoilerare still gay but haven't fallen in love yet, so there will be some dating and romance as they get together
After that, we just hung out and walked around the floor one more time. and I drove the long way back to reality.
[ July 26, 2011, 02:23 PM: Message edited by: Power Boy ]
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
quote:Originally posted by ActorLad: Glad to hear so much fun was had! Wish I could of joined y'all. Hopefully I'll be able to for 2012!
You and me both, ActorLad!
Thanks for the news and recaps, everyone. Can't wait to see pictures!
Posted by SharkLad on :
Red Robin by Francis Manapul
Well worth the two hour wait...
Posted by Thriftshop Debutante on :
Unpinning thread now. If you'd like the thread to be re-pinned, please PM me or another MMB mod. Thanks.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Re-Pinned.
Legion World will continue to have a table at San Diego Comic Con each year including 2012 and the infamous 2013!
Each year, we will be giving out cool goodies. Hopefully, everyone can stop by and hang out and enjoy the serenity of the San Diego Comic Con.
Our ten-year anniversary is 2013, so please save up for that one!
This year and in 2013 (save up!), we'll be handing out these -
- as well as several other cool items (some from last year, some new).
It'd be nice to have as many members attend as possible. I've had to "hire" volunteers from my work this year to man the table which is all kinds of sad and it would be more pathetic to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Legion World without any LWers in attendance except me and Kabir.
[ May 15, 2012, 07:56 PM: Message edited by: Nightcrawler ]
Posted by Dev - Em on :
Anyone that is going to be there willing to get something for me (actually a gift for my daughter)?
Money to be sent before or after...up to you.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Hey Dev, let me know what it is and we'll see what we can do. Is it an exclusive?
Posted by Dev - Em on :
If you can, that would be beyond awesome. If you can't...no worries.
Kabir was able to purchase a set for us to pick up at the Con. We're good to go.
Thanks. PM me the mailing info for the money, and how much I owe you total.
Posted by Abin Quank on :
quote:Originally posted by Director Lad: Three weeks to go! Who's going to be there beside me and Nighty?
Me.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
quote:Originally posted by lowercase mllash: I won't mention the rockets but can I post the flag to our Facebook page?
You can post both if you want. Let them know they have to mention seeing them to get one at the table. The goal is to not give them out to the freebie-grabbing, not caring crowd, but instead to the fans. Lauren, our table keeper is working on adding doors to them.
quote:Originally posted by Dev - Em: Thanks. PM me the mailing info for the money, and how much I owe you total.
I'll let you know after I have them in hand and ready to ship.
Posted by lowercase mllash on :
Excellent, will do!
Posted by Dev - Em on :
Thanks Nighty.
Posted by rtvu2 on :
I so want to go! Arggh!
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
I so want you to be there.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Finally got the rings today.
Sorry, it's hard to see the details.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Here's a preview of what the fan table (MZ-24) may look like this year -
While going through the stuff I had for the table, I found the original of this photo -
I know it's too late for 2012, but I'd really love to recreate this group with twice as many for our 10 year anniversary. It would be so nice to have actual Legion World members be at the table and sharing the experience again. Maybe Jeff Moy, John Byrne and Judd Winnick would stop by again as well.
Unfortunately L.E.G.I.O.N. John won't be among us, but it would be so nice to remember him and Arthur and Steve and all the people we've lost as well.
Posted by Suddenly Seymour on :
Wow, what an amazing job. You've really outdone yourself this year. I'm sorry I'm going to miss it.
Posted by rtvu2 on :
Again, I want to be there! Thanks Nightcrawler, i am trying to get a friend who is going to go visit but for all the trips she has been there she's never found the mezzanine. Strange but true.
Posted by Director Lad on :
Just a couple more days! Can't wait!
Posted by Abin Quank on :
On my way! Posting from the airport!
Posted by Director Lad on :
quote:Originally posted by Abin Quank: On my way! Posting from the airport!
However, why no prints of Deanna, Bev, or Tasha?!?! They'd make really cool pop art silhuettes !!
(who cares about Riker)
Posted by Abin Quank on :
Okay, I'm here in San Diego, I haven't contacted Nighty or Director Lad yet but the day's still young.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Welcome Chuck! Good to know you got here safely. Let me know if you need anything.
Kabir and I still have many chores to do before we head down to the Convention Center for the remainder of the day.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Wish you were here.
Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
I wish I was too. Posted by Exnihil on :
Very cool, Nighty!
Hopefully you get less competition from the "Army of Toy Soldiers" than we did from the Madalorians. Posted by lowercase mllash on :
Are Chris and Amanda here on LW.net??
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
quote:Originally posted by lowercase mllash: Are Chris and Amanda here on LW.net??
No. Amanda and I work at Qualcomm and Chris is her fiance. They along with Lauren (and maybe Lauren's husband Jake) are my LW stand ins to help man the table.
Posted by lowercase mllash on :
Ah, thanks!
Posted by mogli on :
Are you planning to come to Comic-Con 2013?
Our list so far:
Nightcrawler Mogli Abin Quank Director Lad Lauren Lass Amanda Girl
If you are planning to (it is a year away and anything can happen, but if you want to try and come), please say Yes to be added to this running list.
Thanks
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
Blaze and I will try to save up for it. It's a long shot, but we'll discuss Right now though, Blaze is looking at quite a few expenses over the next year.
Posted by mogli on :
Cool. We will include you and Blaze in the running list.
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
Thanks, would be awesome to meet you all!
Posted by mogli on :
Monkey-Eater Lad is in for 2013.
Our running list is now up to 9:
Nightcrawler Mogli Abin Quank Director Lad Lauren Lass Amanda Girl Invisible Brainiac Blaze Monkey-Eater Lad
Posted by Dev - Em on :
One of these years I will make it..and be dragging a certain Bug lovin friend with me.
Posted by ActorLad on :
Wish more than anything I was there everyone, hoping I can make it for 2013!
Posted by mogli on :
Dev-Em and Actorlad it would be awesome to have you both here in 2013. You have been added to the running list.
Posted by Director Lad on :
Much as I hope I'll be able to come next year, if I get into grad school I will likely be in classes during the 2013 con.
Posted by mogli on :
Hope you can do both! Its been great seeing you here. Will keep you in our list for now.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
We're signed up for the table next year and the management wants to give us a bigger table than the standard size. So hopefully we can get more people to help fill it up.
Posted by mogli on :
Our 2013 target list just got cooler.
Click Here For A Spoiler Anything can happen in a year, but barring unforeseen circumstances, MLLASH is our newest target attendee for Comic-Con 2013.
Our list so far [10 & counting]
Nightcrawler Mogli Abin Quank Director Lad Lauren Lass Amanda Girl Invisible Brainiac Blaze Monkey-Eater Lad MLLASH
Posted by rtvu2 on :
With that announcement, I am in. No way I would miss that!
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Mark Waid and his wife stopped by today and was really complimentary towards the site and the fact that we are keeping Legion fandom alive here and on Facebook.
He really loved the rockets and the rings. Posted by Power Boy on :
SWEET!!!!
Posted by mogli on :
quote:Originally posted by rtvu2: With that announcement, I am in. No way I would miss that!
Cool. Will add you to our target list. 366 days to go for comic-con 2013 (July 17-21, 2013).
Registration begins in August. Will send a reminder to everyone.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
I took some videos from the table as I couldn't get the webcam to provide live coverage on my new laptop.
I'll post them when I get the time and will try to fix that issue for next year's Con.
Some great reasons to gather at the San Diego Comic-Con for next year (and the years to come) -
An opportunity to meet me and many other great Legion World members
A chance to help out with the table and meet other Legion fans
A chance to meet creators and get sketches and autographs
If enough of us come and want to participate, we could organize a panel (which could help get some badges)
Downtown San Diego becomes a comic book paradise even without a badge - shops and parking lots are taken over by everyone from Archie comics to CNET to the SyFy channel
Free stuff! Including all of our table giveaways!
Dinners and meet ups with the gang from Legion World!
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
I love the panel idea! Especially if we had some sort of project attached to it.
hmm.... how about a fan-produced book? can we find a fresh angle that Glen Cadigan or others haven't done?
It could promote LW, and LSH fandom in general. It could be done by one of the print-by-demand vanity press companies.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
Good idea. No one has really done a "Who's Who" type thing of just Legion members in awhile. I'm thinking along the lines of the AMAZING WORLD OF DC COMICS #9, but updated to the present time.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
I like! opportunity for our artists to draw, and our writers to do up some bios.
Collectables for ourselves, and for fandom in general!
Posted by mogli on :
Love your enthusiasm! We totally need that for comic-con 2013. I am taking the liberty of adding you to our target list.
Here is our latest list:
Nightcrawler Mogli Abin Quank Director Lad Lauren Lass Amanda Girl Invisible Brainiac Blaze Monkey-Eater Lad MLLASH rtvu2 Kent Shakespeare
[ July 20, 2012, 02:09 PM: Message edited by: mogli ]
Posted by Blacula on :
quote:Originally posted by Nightcrawler: Mark Waid and his wife stopped by today and was really complimentary towards the site and the fact that we are keeping Legion fandom alive here and on Facebook.
He really loved the rockets and the rings.
That is so cool! Mark Waid wrote some of my favorite
Click Here For A Spoilerand my least favorite *ahem* the Threeboot
Legion comics ever so to know he supports this site is awesome. And those rings and especially the rockets really are great. I wish I could make it over there to pick one up.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
quote:Originally posted by mogli: Love your enthusiasm! We totally need that for comic-con 2013. I am taking the liberty of adding you to our target list.
Here is our latest list:
Nightcrawler Mogli Abin Quank Director Lad Lauren Lass Amanda Girl Invisible Brainiac Blaze Monkey-Eater Lad MLLASH rtvu2 Kent Shakespeare
Yes, I am giving serious thought to doing both Chi and San D.
It would probably take something like this book project and the panel to get me inside the con itself, though.
Posted by lowercase mllash on :
It looks like at this point I'm going to San Diego in 2013. And it also appears like I will be flying, so I'm going to need you all to talk me off the ledge before I get on that airplane. I'm not kidding when I say I would be LESS afraid of being robbed at gunpoint.
Also, it should be noted that I still plan to hit the Chicago gathering in 2013. More than likely by "mega-bus" which will be much less terrifying for me. Unless no one picks me up at the bus station.
Your old buddy MLLASH may not travel much but once he does, he goes all-out with it!
Posted by Jerry on :
Have a cocktail at the airport to calm the nerves before getting on the flight. Not enough to get you drunk. Just enough to relax. Get some head phones and chill music to take your mind away during the flight. I usually take Stevie Wonder or light jazz. Then, just get your butt on the plane and go with the flow. You'll do just fine...
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
...and remind yourself that flying is still incredibly safer than driving. The worst part is the hassles at the airport and weather delays. The actual flight is quite enjoyable.
Posted by Dev - Em on :
Love flying. If anyone wants to spring for a ticket...I could be there. Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Lashie, flying, as FC notes, is just aout the safest mde of transit. The fear comes from the perception of not being in control, I think, nor even knowing the pilots. But those pilotsare we-trained, much more than even the most aredevil of racecar drivers, and have done so much flying they knowall the ins and outs. Even if it is your first flight, it may well be their 10,000th.
For what it is worth, my. Very firs flight was to san d, at age17, and i was scared, too. Have at drink or two, try to relax, try to strike up a conversation with whomever you are sitting near, and load your mp3player with calm but pleasant music.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Dev, if i win the lottery...
Posted by mogli on :
All right! Mechana has just become the latest person to be added to our target list for comic-con 2013.
With MLLASH getting on a plane to San Diego for the first time, comic-con 2013 officially has momentum!
Posted by lowercase mllash on :
here's my dirty little secret... I actually have flown 2 times previously in my life. Both times were to Florida and both flights were only an hour so I didn't have time to get too scared and nervous before it was time to land.
What really freaked me out is, that second trip to Fort Lauderdale? It was on ValueJet in the mid-90s when my then-boyfirend and I were going to the Bahamas.
One year to the day later, that same flight to Fort Lauderdale crashed in the Florida everglades. No survivors, many bodies never found. ValueJet went out of business shortly thereafter as I recall. Dave and I were both freaked by that back then. I've been a road-tripper only ever since.
Then a few years later, along came 9/11, reinforcing my growing fear of flying.
So this will be a pretty big deal for me. I am looking at it as a conquering of fear as well as a gathering of good friends who *need* to meet!
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
If Chicago was before San D, i would join you and sit next to you on the flight.
Posted by lowercase mllash on :
It may not have been the exact plane we took, but there's a good chance it was. But the date of it and it being the same company is still fright-worthy.
Posted by Dev - Em on :
Ummm...this is your dirty little secret? I was thinkin it woulda been more juicy.
Glad you're alright though, but flying is safe.
Posted by lowercase mllash on :
Well I thought it might be considered a little dirty since I'm so anti-airplanes people might be shocked to know I have flown before. Posted by Dev - Em on :
I was hoping for something more along the lines of...
quote:Originally posted by lowercase mllash: ...as is well-known I prefer doodling girls.
Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
quote:Originally posted by lowercase mllash: here's my dirty little secret... I actually have flown 2 times previously in my life. Both times were to Florida and both flights were only an hour so I didn't have time to get too scared and nervous before it was time to land.
What really freaked me out is, that second trip to Fort Lauderdale? It was on ValueJet in the mid-90s when my then-boyfirend and I were going to the Bahamas.
One year to the day later, that same flight to Fort Lauderdale crashed in the Florida everglades. No survivors, many bodies never found. ValueJet went out of business shortly thereafter as I recall. Dave and I were both freaked by that back then. I've been a road-tripper only ever since.
Then a few years later, along came 9/11, reinforcing my growing fear of flying.
So this will be a pretty big deal for me. I am looking at it as a conquering of fear as well as a gathering of good friends who *need* to meet!
Back in 1988, just weeks before my father was going to fly to Poland with my niece, the Lockerbie bombing occurred. I am not sure if he was booked on the same airline or not. My sister-in-law was extremely nervous about letting her daughter fly so soon after the bombing. Dad was "If it's going to happen, it'll happen. Can't let that stop us." Apprehensively, my sister-in-law let my niece go.
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
quote:Originally posted by Nightcrawler: Mark Waid and his wife stopped by today and was really complimentary towards the site and the fact that we are keeping Legion fandom alive here and on Facebook.
He really loved the rockets and the rings.
Score! Woohoo! Well-deserved recognition Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
Lash, I know statistics and stuff don't always help soothe nerves, but -
Airplane crashes are less frequent than car crashes, even controlling for the fact that there are more cars and land vehicles. Of course, airplane accidents usually affect more people and are bigger when they do happen, but... they don't happen as often
And if it helps, you can always focus on the cute flight attendants Posted by mogli on :
Quislet, Jerry, and He Who Wanders, are the latest to be added to our target list coming to San Diego for our 10 Year Anniversary of Legionworld.
Here is our list so far:
Nightcrawler Mogli Abin Quank Director Lad Lauren Lass Amanda Girl Invisible Brainiac Blaze Monkey-Eater Lad MLLASH rtvu2 Kent Shakespeare Mechana Quislet, Esq Jerry He Who Wanders
[ July 22, 2012, 05:39 PM: Message edited by: mogli ]
Posted by mogli on :
All right! Fat Cramer has just joined the list!
Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
Just to be clear. I am a tentative.
Posted by Nightcrawler on :
quote:Originally posted by Quislet, Esq: Just to be clear. I am a tentative.
Everybody's tentative at this point.
Over lunch today with both Kabir and Matilda, we decided to plan dinner activities and things outside of the Con. We are going to have a tenth anniversary cake made and we'll have it either on Thursday or Friday night of that weekend.
Posted by Dev - Em on :
I plan on being in Chicago at least for a day. Really wish I could afford to get out to see you guys, but it is 99% doubtful at this point.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
Oh, very cool!
I like the idea of pre-planning a few things. Not at the expense of spontenaity and serendipity, of course, but a few things to structure schedules around is not a bad thing at all.
Once i have a firmer sense of my own plans, i have a few ideas i might propose (and take on organizer duties for).
quote:Originally posted by Nightcrawler:
quote:Originally posted by Quislet, Esq: Just to be clear. I am a tentative.
Everybody's tentative at this point.
Over lunch today with both Kabir and Matilda, we decided to plan dinner activities and things outside of the Con. We are going to have a tenth anniversary cake made and we'll have it either on Thursday or Friday night of that weekend.
Posted by mogli on :
Awesome! Cobalt Kid has just been added to our target list.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
2013 is a rare year where the Conn dates don't conflict with my annual family vacation, so I'm going to do everything I can to get out there! FYI, for NYC people, Jet Blue direct flights from JFK to San Diego are pretty efficient.
I really am amped up to go to the Con to visit Artist's Alley and the independent publishers booths (like Drawn & Quarterly, or Archaea).
But really, I want to be part of the official 10 year LW anniversary. My goal is to get at least three Princess Leia's to visit the LW table.
Posted by Fat Cramer on :
If I make it out there, I'm going to wear a "Bring Back Lyle Norg" t-shirt.
Posted by Kent Shakespeare on :
quote:Originally posted by Fat Cramer: If I make it out there, I'm going to wear a "Bring Back Lyle Norg" t-shirt.
that's a rather transparent ploy...
Posted by Shining Son on :
Since we're talking about flights we were on that later crashed, I was on one of the 9-11 routes.
But probably living in Manhattan is more dangerous, and I do that every day.
Posted by Director Lad on :
Pre-planning events is great. Just keep Thursday night free; that's usually the night of W00tstock and that's become a must-see event for me at the con. Again, assuming that I'll be able to make it at all.
UPDATED: Preregistration for 2012 attendees was today and I bit the bullet and registered. I have four single-day badges which, based on this year, should be converted to a four-day badge before the con. Now I just need to determine whether I'm actually available that weekend.
[ August 04, 2012, 10:03 AM: Message edited by: Director Lad ]
Posted by rtvu2 on :
If I can get a pass than I am in. It's just become more real. Anybody have advice on where to stay? I don't think I mind paying more to be closer to the con or at least a short ride on the train.
Posted by Dave Hackett on :
Throw me on the list too, depending on if I can get a ticket.
Posted by rokk steady on :
Haven't been here much, so I dare anyone to remember who I am, but I will be attending Comic-con in 2013... Contemplating cosplay in Rokk's classic 70s disco bustier, just need to find someone to make it for me ...
Posted by Quislet, Esq on :
rokk steady, Of course we remember you. You're the guy who owes me a hndred dollars!
It is always good to see you here.
Posted by rokk steady on :
<ulp!> The check is in the mail!
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
Quis will forgive your debt, if you post pics of yourself in the Cosmic Boy bustier!
Posted by rokk steady on :
If I ever don a Cosmic Boy bustier, a pic will most definitely be posted here, haha, I promise!
I won't promise, however, that you won't go blind viewing it.
Posted by Director Lad on :
In terms of dates, it's looking good for my ability to attend the con (in other words, I don't have classes that weekend). Once we start getting closer, I'll definitely be interested in splitting hotel costs with someone or someones.
Posted by mogli on :
Happy New Year everyone!! Its officially 2013 and now our countdown begins for our 10 year anniversary gathering at Comic-Con 2013!!
With Dave Hackett, rokk steady and Director Lad recently confirmed, here is our latest list so far:
Nightcrawler Mogli Abin Quank Director Lad Lauren Lass Amanda Girl Invisible Brainiac Blaze Monkey-Eater Lad MLLASH rtvu2 Kent Shakespeare Mechana Quislet, Esq Jerry He Who Wanders Fat Cramer Cobalt Kid Dave Hackett rokk steady
Quick News: Our Fan Table is confirmed! We have a great spot on the mezzanine floor.
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