SO, for those of you who do not know this already, Comic Con is the Mecca for geeks; the largest comic book gathering in the world, or at least that’s what I was told. Being that Allen is a colorist, it is only natural that I would show up and be supportive, interested, etc. I was forewarned of how unpleasant it is, i.e., smells, heat, crowds. Surprisingly, it was really not that bad. I would say my first experience was pleasant. I have a professional pass (I started flatting for the boys) so I got to hang out in the uber cool “Industry Lounge”. It is only uber cool because it is nearly vacant and they have free coffee, tea, and other yummy beverages.

Actually, the coolest thing happened. I felt like an idiot, but I am recovered now and ready to share the experience. Here I go:

So, Allen works with David Baron. They color comic books like Authority, Batman, Justice League of America, and others, I think. Well, David and Allen have a table at the Con. As the two sat sketching various characters for their fans (uh hum), David looks at me, gestures to a guy standing just in front of us and says, “Camie, take a picture of that guy in the glasses.” I'm like, well, okay. Why not? Maybe he’s a friend, or something. So, I take a few shots no big deal, right? David sits next to me and says, “Did you get some shots?” I said, yes, who is he? At that point, David points to his belt buckle and says, with a disgusted, disbelieving glare, “Um, hello!” I still didn’t understand. All the time I'm thinking, okay David, your belt buckle is cool and everything, but if you’re excited about the person who designed or made your belt…well, that’s just weird. Then….he says, “NO, the Misfits……that is Glenn Danzig…You know, the singer from Misfits!” I am suddenly reminded of how much I fucking loved the Misfits as a young hoodlum …Thought I was sooo punk rock. Anyhow. In retrospect, it was probably rude of me to just snap picture after picture of him like the damn paparazzi…but in my defense…I didn't even know who he was. SO THERE! I feel better now. Oh yeah, and the comic book artist sitting next to our table, he talked to Danzig for like fifteen minutes. He didn't recognize him either. In fact, Danzig was apparently a fan of the comic book artist…..

I'm heading back there in a few minutes. Allen has friends coming in from Modesto…I just came back to the apartment to pick up the messiness that is an artists apartment. Three guys…plus Allen and I….in our tiny apartment. This will make for a particularly interesting weekend. Back to the CON!!!!!