Comments on: This week…HeroesCon! http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:49:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Grant http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1981328 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:28:30 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1981328 I was really dissapointed in Heroes Con. It was my first time there, but it was one of the most unorganized bits of chaos that I have ever seen. The Roy Thomas panel was really sad and thats basically what I drove 3 hours from Durham to see. Other than really good bargains on comics in the dealer room, I was not impressed. I can get good bargains on ebay. There are really no excuses for the lack of organization either. The convention has been going for what..10 years? Maybe more? I started going to the San Diego con in 82 or 83 up until 99 when I moved to Durham. While it wasnt as slick in the early eighties as it is now, those early days were way, way more organized than the chaotic slapdash mess that I saw in Charlotte. The TwoMorrows booth and the Dynamite Entertainment booth were apparently being run by someones kids. I didnt see a single rep from either of those two booths friday or saturday. Sunday I didnt even see the Dynamite booth, it apparently vanished without a trace. Several of the Panels I attended didnt have micraphones! The placement of the panels in relation to where the dealer room was, that was really insane. Last thing, this "friendliest Con ever" bit of nonsense. If you are going to run a convention that unorganized and willfully sloppy, you'd better be friendly. I think I'd rather be entertained and suffer bad manners. I was really dissapointed in Heroes Con. It was my first time there, but it was one of the most unorganized bits of chaos that I have ever seen. The Roy Thomas panel was really sad and thats basically what I drove 3 hours from Durham to see.
Other than really good bargains on comics in the dealer room, I was not impressed. I can get good bargains on ebay. There are really no excuses for the lack of organization either. The convention has been going for what..10 years? Maybe more? I started going to the San Diego con in 82 or 83 up until 99 when I moved to Durham. While it wasnt as slick in the early eighties as it is now, those early days were way, way more organized than the chaotic slapdash mess that I saw in Charlotte.
The TwoMorrows booth and the Dynamite Entertainment booth were apparently being run by someones kids. I didnt see a single rep from either of those two booths friday or saturday. Sunday I didnt even see the Dynamite booth, it apparently vanished without a trace. Several of the Panels I attended didnt have micraphones! The placement of the panels in relation to where the dealer room was, that was really insane.
Last thing, this “friendliest Con ever” bit of nonsense. If you are going to run a convention that unorganized and willfully sloppy, you’d better be friendly. I think I’d rather be entertained and suffer bad manners.

]]> by: jimmy http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1774627 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:43:01 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1774627 sphinx...there will be SEVERAL podcasts going on. Heroes gave a bunch of us a few tables to set up shop. COMIC NEWS INSIDER will be doing interviews all over the floor, at our tables, maybe in the bar, etc. :) and we always do a big post convention wrap up. sphinx…there will be SEVERAL podcasts going on. Heroes gave a bunch of us a few tables to set up shop. COMIC NEWS INSIDER will be doing interviews all over the floor, at our tables, maybe in the bar, etc. :) and we always do a big post convention wrap up.

]]> by: nvigneaux http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1772520 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:07:00 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1772520 Podcast: www.thedollarbin.net Podcast: www.thedollarbin.net

]]> by: Steam Crow http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1771239 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:42:44 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1771239 We've only heard great things about Heroes Con over the last few years, so we're super pleased to be at Indie Island this year. It's quite a jaunt (from Phoenix) but we're excited to check it out first hand. If you like friendly monsters, come see us at booth 833. We’ve only heard great things about Heroes Con over the last few years, so we’re super pleased to be at Indie Island this year.

It’s quite a jaunt (from Phoenix) but we’re excited to check it out first hand.

If you like friendly monsters, come see us at booth 833.

]]> by: The Beat http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1769589 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:09:20 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1769589 I will PROBABLY be in Baltimore but I stil consider that a local con...no flying involved. I will PROBABLY be in Baltimore but I stil consider that a local con…no flying involved.

]]> by: Randy http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1769452 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:40:00 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1769452 Heidi, you're not going to Baltimore this year? You ALWAYS go to Baltimore! Heidi, you’re not going to Baltimore this year? You ALWAYS go to Baltimore!

]]> by: Sphinx Magoo http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1769282 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:10:47 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1769282 Speaking of same, does anyone know if there will be any podcasts going on? Speaking of same, does anyone know if there will be any podcasts going on?

]]> by: links for 2008-06-18 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1767753 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:34:01 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1767753 [...] THE BEAT » Blog Archive » This week…Heroes Con! SATURDAY 1.00 PM THE FUTURE OF PODCASTS IN THE MEDIA | Room 213A Heidi MacDonald of The Beat moderates this panel featuring a who’s who of comics podcasting talent: Jimmy Aquino of Comic News Insider, Charlito and Mr. Phil of Indie Spinner Rack, Brian C (tags: HeroesCon) Bookmark to: Hide Sites [...] […] THE BEAT » Blog Archive » This week…Heroes Con! SATURDAY 1.00 PM THE FUTURE OF PODCASTS IN THE MEDIA | Room 213A Heidi MacDonald of The Beat moderates this panel featuring a who’s who of comics podcasting talent: Jimmy Aquino of Comic News Insider, Charlito and Mr. Phil of Indie Spinner Rack, Brian C (tags: HeroesCon) Bookmark to: Hide Sites […]

]]> by: Hey! I’m on a Heroes Panel! » Comics Worth Reading http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1765072 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:18:17 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1765072 [...] So I was reading Heidi’s post on the show, and she started talking about a comic journalism panel. I hit the phrase “featuring some of the leading lights on the comics journalism scene”, and I get that left-out feeling, thinking “oh, of course I’m not that well-known”, when lo and beyond, I’m on it! Wow! I’m honored. Should be a great discussion. [...] […] So I was reading Heidi’s post on the show, and she started talking about a comic journalism panel. I hit the phrase “featuring some of the leading lights on the comics journalism scene”, and I get that left-out feeling, thinking “oh, of course I’m not that well-known”, when lo and beyond, I’m on it! Wow! I’m honored. Should be a great discussion. […]

]]> by: Scott Bieser http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1764722 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:07:32 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1764722 I'll be there in the Big Head Press Booth, #1119. My only regret is that there will be so many cool panels I'll have to miss because I'll be busy selling copies of ROSWELL, TEXAS and our other books.. I’ll be there in the Big Head Press Booth, #1119. My only regret is that there will be so many cool panels I’ll have to miss because I’ll be busy selling copies of ROSWELL, TEXAS and our other books..

]]> by: Torsten Adair http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1764606 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:24:41 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1764606 It's a great convention! Big enough, with lots of cool artists, writers, and everyone is so gosh darn polite in Charlotte! Oh, and I saw Colleen Doran's Comic Book Tattoo ... erm... I mean, her ARTWORK for Comic Book Tattoo, and It. Is. FABULOUS! She masters another style fearlessly! 9781582409641 for the regular, 9781582409665 for the deluxe. It’s a great convention! Big enough, with lots of cool artists, writers, and everyone is so gosh darn polite in Charlotte!

Oh, and I saw Colleen Doran’s Comic Book Tattoo … erm… I mean, her ARTWORK for Comic Book Tattoo, and It. Is. FABULOUS! She masters another style fearlessly! 9781582409641 for the regular, 9781582409665 for the deluxe.

]]> by: Mark Coale http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1764320 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:05:31 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1764320 Heroes is a great show. Too bad I don't live in the South East anymore. Heroes is a great show. Too bad I don’t live in the South East anymore.

]]> by: Cary Coatney http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1764293 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:54:10 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1764293 I really, really have to do this con one year. I'm sure I could gain millions and millions of Deposit Man fans out there in the Charlotte, N.C. Or is that a million to one chance? Anyway I get the two confused. For now, I should make plans for the Dragon Con- since my paid vacation is going to fall on that date. ~ Coat I really, really have to do this con one year.

I’m sure I could gain millions and millions of Deposit Man fans out there in the Charlotte, N.C. Or is that a million to one chance? Anyway I get the two confused.

For now, I should make plans for the Dragon Con- since my paid vacation is going to fall on that date.

~

Coat

]]> by: K. http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1763563 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:46:55 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1763563 Would love to be in on that Tori Amos Comic Book Tattoo panel, but unfortunately I live thousands of miles away. Would love to be in on that Tori Amos Comic Book Tattoo panel, but unfortunately I live thousands of miles away.

]]> by: Blog : A Distant Soil http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1763501 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:28:09 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1763501 [...] With Heidi MacDonald serving as the panel moderator. [...] […] With Heidi MacDonald serving as the panel moderator. […]

]]> by: Chuck Moore http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1763494 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:26:31 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/06/17/this-weekheroes-con/#comment-1763494 Comic Related (http://www.comicrelated.com/) will be doing round the clock coverage of HeroesCon starting the evening of June 19th and running through a final wrap report on the 23rd. I invite you to stop by and check out a mountain of photos and coverage. We'll be sharing news as it breaks and offering nightly podcast wrap reports on June 20th, 21st and 22nd. Cheers, Chuck Comic Related (http://www.comicrelated.com/) will be doing round the clock coverage of HeroesCon starting the evening of June 19th and running through a final wrap report on the 23rd. I invite you to stop by and check out a mountain of photos and coverage. We’ll be sharing news as it breaks and offering nightly podcast wrap reports on June 20th, 21st and 22nd.

Cheers,
Chuck

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