2010-07-28 - THE BIG SHOW, PART III

Whew.

So, that happened.

Comic-Con 2010 is in the books, and it was a bigger, more elaborate, more overwhelming affair than ever. I don't know what else to say other than there's nothing else on the planet like it, I'm exhausted, and I can't wait until next year. Let's get right to the photos.

The upcoming SCOTT PILGRIM movie was one of the big buzz points of the show, as evidenced by the side of the Hilton Bayside. They held free screenings for the fans every night, which I gotta think is kind of a mixed strategy -- I wonder if they may be wearing out the movie with the prime demo before it ever comes out, like the late lamented SERENITY.

How can you tell San Diego is really trying to keep the Con from moving? Changing the street signs to Klingon might be a clue...

Stan Winston Studios brought in the heavy artillery...

IDW is looking pretty big-time these days, no?

Here I am on the FROM SCREEN TO COMICS panel between DOCTOR WHO writer Tony Lee and my ILLYRIA co-writer Mariah Huehner. While we didn't exactly have Hall H crowds to contend with, it was one of the more enjoyable panel discussions I've been a part of.

Your humble professor at the IDW booth, with the giant blow-up of the cover of his new series. Nice.

This Justice League vs. Legion of Doom diorama at the Mattel booth was pretty damned impressive.

Sgt. Slaughter strikes a pose by his own poster.

Signing TREK books at the IDW booth with cover artists extraordinaire Joe Corroney and COUNTDOWN writers Tim Jones and Mike Johnson. Good folks all.

Hanging out at the ANGEL signing with ANGEL cover artist Jenny Frison and ANGEL writer Mariah Huehner.

One of the high points of this year's Comic-Con was Harleypalooza, a gathering of Harley Quinns organized by Queen of all Harleys Elise Archer, seen here nestled to the left of a sheepish-looking Paul Dini, longtime Batman writer and Harley's creator.

Just a few Dr. Girlfriends hanging out...

SPIKE writer Brian Lynch and I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the good folks from BUFFYFEST about our upcoming Angelverse projects. A charming, pleasant bunch.

Hasbro has big plans for their Marvel Universe line in 2011.

Marvel ruled the floor with their Throne of Odin taken straight from the set of the new THOR movie.

Of course, it must be admitted that some look better on the throne than others...

Marvel also sporadically showed off props from its upcoming movies, like Cap's shield here.

The amazing Adam Hughes did this gorgeous sketch for me inside his new book COVER RUN.

With Hasbro giving away Galactus helmets, and Mattel giving out Starro masks, it was only a matter of time before people starting taking matters to their logical conclusion...

You may have heard the stories about the "eye stabbing in Hall H." Naturally, rumors were flying, and most people expected it to involve a Klingon sword or some such devastating weapon. The truth, a simple nerd scuffle involving a pen scratch to the side of the face, was considerably less disturbing. But that didn't stop fans from jumping on it Sunday on the floor.

And that's it for Comic-Con 2010. Frankly, I need a vacation from my vacation.

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