April 1, 2015
The Never-Ending, Four-Color Festival: Shows And Events
By Tom Spurgeon
* the one measurement of the the beginning of the convention/festival season that I forgot to list is the first time that a Secret Acres con report goes up.
Here's one for RIPExpo 2015. Good to have you back.
* it's interesting how well that particle small press show in Providence and the big convention in Seattle (ECCC) co-exist on the calendar now. It's not like there's a
ton of overlap between desired exhibitor, but there's some, and there was a time when it would have been accepted that the comics press couldn't handle covering more than one show at a time.
* it's WonderCon this weekend.
WonderCon. WonderCon. WonderCon. That's a big show, and an important one for CCI above and beyond its specific, targeted use as it now takes place every year in Anaheim.
* I don't have any secrets to dispense in terms of how to enjoy that show. I've only been once, and that was when the show was in San Francisco. Anaheim is a very different experience. I would imagine that the fun to be had there is pretty much to be had straight-up at most mainstream-oriented shows: enjoying the crowds, buying things you like, seeing panels related to the things you, meeting creators whose work you enjoy, eating out and bending elbows with your peers. I bet it would make a very good first show for a lot of kids.
*
CAKE previewed, some distance out.
* nearly missed that TCAF
announced Aya Kanno, whom I know from
Otomen. I also think I totally punted on other major news, such
as their doing a kids day and
showing the Seth film. Very busy over there right now.
* finally,
Linework NW is looking for a few good volunteers.
posted 5:25 pm PST |
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