the happy mania

True story, I was asked several times at SDCC-Saturday whether I was wearing a costume. What was I wearing? A yellow jacket, a green and white 50s sunddress, and pink argyle knee-socks with Chucks. Erm, no. That's how I usually dress.

There's plenty more of SDCC-related junk I'm wanting to post (including lovely, lovely artwork) but I'd very much like to record the memories I'll most treasure.

( What I remember most vividly... )

Ladies and gentlemen, I heard the sirens' call yesterday. It went a little like this:



Me: I am intrigued, though I must strongly object to the implication that I somehow prefer these young college-aged men who are members of fraternal societies. Kind sir, please show me this picture of which you speak.

( See who under the cut )

I'm tired, Antonio Villaraigosa is following me on Twitter, thus I'm trying to get drunk. But first:

You, yes you, must watch the very special episode of Batman: the Brave and the Bold titled "Mayhem of the Music Meister". Why? The Music Meister is voiced by Neil Patrick Harris, and the episode is a MUSICAL.

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HOLY FUCKING GAWD I LOL'D SO HARD I CRIED. YOU WILL TOO.

Holy shit people are already queuing for Hall H. Bastards.

I'm stuck at work, and have no idea when I'll be able to start driving down. My fault because I still haven't paid my bills and need to drive to the drugstore (again) to pick up more supplies. And partially my supervisor's fault because he's making us both going DURRRR at our respective stations, unable to concentrate. There's a shitload to be done and I just might not be able to finish them by 6pm.

Word on Twitter is that iGoogle is providing free wifi at the convention center. I enthusiastically welcome our Google overlords and if weren't so pathetically broke would be out to buy an Android phone now. Oh crap, I need to up my phone balance before I leave. And pick up alcohol. I know I'm forgetting something, but what?

Darn, what to choose Thursday Night: Green Lantern animated film premiere, kijikun's Steve/Tony meetup, or a 4 hour dance party where a Nerd King and Queen will be chosen?

Nerd Prom tickets are available at the Meltdown Comics store.

LJ friends across the pond, you will be most envious when you read who will be at this year's Comic-Con. My picks under the cut:

( I do many things. I span the genres - they call me the genre spanner. )

More at the SDCC site. Saturday and Sunday schedules are up as well, stay tuned for my picks!

You love Darwyn Cooke. You love noir, especially Richard Stark's Parker series. And you can draw a stone cold motherfucking killer like no other. Well, here's the contest for you:

Win a signed copy of The Hunter by Darwyn Cooke by sending in a drawing of Parker to http://darwyncooke.ca/

Me, I'll just have to settle for buying the SDCC exclusive (signed and numbered, man!)

Under the cut: The Spirit, pervy Flash, Aquamans, The Barbies (including an adorable Catwoman and Batman), and Catgman.

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Another drive-by post, so check it:

- The Brave & The Bold animation series is expected to include upcoming appearances by the JSA (yay!) and a definite episode where Jaime, our widdle Blue Beetle, has a huge crush on the Huntress

- DCU Online has big plans -- although not able to choose certain characters such as Batman, players will be able to play alongside them on missions and shared storylines or as a villain... there was also word of alternate earths in future expansion packs!

- The Spirit clips were disappointing -- cartoonish violence inspired by Looney Tunes, a distorted idea of what is sexy, and the Spirit being so alpha-manly, all the women go stupid around him. I almost found it hard to believe 'What Will would have thought?' was the question the crew and producer asked themselves constantly. Visually though, it looks slick and pretty. That's a plus, right?

ETA: seriousfic brilliantly sums up the WTF-ness with a Miller macro here.

- Keith Giffen hinted at the previous day's DC Nation panel a return to writing Legion of Superheroes. Asked further in his panel, Giffen said he was waiting for Paul Levitz. Please say YES!

- Also, did you know Ambush Bug merch includes feminine products? Try Douche Bug the next time you're having a feminine itch! (kidding, but that seriously came up)

- The Goon panel had a drunk Eric Powell, born-again Christian ministers, holy water, Godzilla's 30ft green penis, and ended with smoke nearly choking the entire room... IT. WAS. AWESOME.

- Seconding the theme of awesome, GO WATCH TROPIC THUNDER IN AUGUST. It is the funniest, abso-bloody-lutely the funniest thing I have seen in my life. The fake trailers at the beginning of the film are worth the admission fee. Plus, you will see a certain Scientologist in a new light. Oh, and parlance; I don't want to spoil it, but someone from one of your fandoms is there in an cameo that's relevant to the story XD

No pics today folks, as I spent my time getting me a Watchman bag and DC loot (a Flash ring, finally!). Will post pics of my costume tomorrow, don't miss on that yo.