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Concrete Jungle Where Comics Are Made – Flying Out To NYCC On Thursday

Published Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:00:15 -0500

It's just weird to see myself listed as a guest on the NYCC schedules. Sandwiched between Geoff Johns and Joe Kelly, and isn't that a picture.

I'll be spending my time in panels, in bars, in meetings with foreign sales agents (those who aren't at the Frankfurt Book Fair that is) and probably running around looking for wi-fi.

I am trying to pack – my current list is

Big Coat – for those suprise flurries of winter that once saw me walk to 55th Avenue via Starbucks, getting a hot drink at each one before making a move for the next.

Peanuts – stole this from Heidi. Okay, there are plenty more places to stock up for food and drink without spending a fortune close to the Javitz Centre, but a pocketful of peanuts is a damn fine idea to keep things ticking over.

Jelly babies – the easiest way to bribe American geeks to get them to do anything for you. Bringing packs for good friend Pinguino (plus Jaffa Cakes and toffee) but also have a spare few packets for emergency favours.

List of phone numbers in my bag. I once lost my bag (okay, I took someone elses, at about 2 in the morning), one hour late I realised the problem and my phone was dead. Thankfully the person who found my bag started ringing numbers, worked out who I was and where I was now (and sorry for everyone woken up) and the right bags were exchanged.

A couple of copies of Clint #2 and a couple of Eaglemoss figures. The stuff that hasn't made it over to the states yet. Again, bargaining.

Melatonin for the jet lag at night, caffeine pills for the morning, red bull for the bits inbetween. Yes this does explain at least 75% of my convention behaviour.

Curry sauce for CB Cebulski.

Have I forgotten anything? Oh yes, passport. And international charger. And American money. And the address of my hotel. And tickets. And my head. Oh I'm sure I'll find them in time for Thursday.

There's a big Bleeding Cool/Avatar panel on the Sunday, but I'm free for meets, drinks, breakfasts, synchronised swims and punches in the chops. As always, if you see me and want to say hi, please do. I often get emails on my returns with people saying they saw me but didn't want to interrupt. Well, interrupt away!!!

I'm sharing a flight with Freakangels's Paul Duffield. I really hope we don't end up in the mile high club together.

So how are other people preparing for the show? Well, Craigs List has a wanted listing for three asian women. To appear at the show that is. And apparently it is a legit gig. Just read;

This is a legit gig!!!!!
We're are looking for 3 female models for New York Comicon to do promo work for STARZ/Anchor Bay Ent.
Basically, we want you to stand look great, hand out product, walk the floor, and take pics with fans.
Must be fit and very petite with just a touch of vavoom!!! Must be comfortable wearing a small, body conscious costume!!! Size 0-2!!
NO DIVAHS!! Must be personable with a great smile…..PLEASE!!!

It works on Oct 8th and 9th at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

Send picture submissions for corporate approval.

Hmmm.

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