The Road to NM Tri-Con 4.1: No guesses yet

This mystery guest specializes in an art technique that normally is scene on cars and skateboards

The Road to NM Tri-Con 4: Guess who this guest is

Let's have some fun!!!

Guess which guest is coming to NM Tri-Con.

This guest has the largest fan based X-Men site based on a deceased X-Men

The Road to NM Tri-Con 3: Mystery Guest Coming to NM Tri-Con

A mystery guest will be coming to NM Tri-Con.  I dare not say who it is until it is official and written in stone.  Nonetheless, I should give you a little background of who he is so you can see the quality of guests that Albuquerque Comic Con and New Mexico Tri-Con offer their attendees.

This artist/writer was very prolific in the 80s and 90s.  He continued in comics into the 2010s.  He has written or drawn for Charlton, Marvel, DC, and Valiant Comics.  He was also an assistant editor under Jim Shooter.  He also has a background in theatre and has co-founded an off Broadway theatre company and has been an artistic director for three theatre companies in his home state of Nebraska.

The Road to New Mexico Tri-Con 1

One of the premiere guests of New Mexico Tri-Con is Tom Felton. He is an actor and musician from Great Britain, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter Movie Series.  He won the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain in 2010 and 2011 for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.  His first post Harry Potter role was in last years Rise of the Planet of the Apes. 

Albuquerque Comic Con Presents New Mexico Tri-Con

Mark your calendars for Halloween Weekend 2012!!!

Aliens, Zombies, Anime characters and Comic Characters will invade New Mexico.  Well, they are here all the time, but they will be concentrated at the Santa Ana Star Center, north of Albuquerque, NM.  NM Tri-Con is being billed as the Most Complete Pop Culture Event this Side of the Apocalypse!!!!

This event is so much more because it will include Sci-Fi, Horror, and Comics!!!!

In the weeks to come, new blog entries will be released talking about the guests and events.

Here is a partial list of guests so far

A sad day for Albuquerque Comic Con

Today is a sad day for Albuquerque Comic Con.  If you will recall, there was a fundraiser for Stephen Peterson who was fighting cancer.  Today he went on to be with the Lord and is teaching Angels how to play.  Rest in Peace Little Man!!

Ghost Rider Creator Gary Friedrich

What Marvel/Disney is doing to Ghost Rider creator Gary Friedrich is truly deplorable.   Last year, Gary Friedrich sued Marvel for rights on his creation Ghost Rider.  Marvel countersued for $17,000 for revenue gained by Gary at conventions selling sketches and also an action to stop him from himself as the creator of Ghost Rider for financial gai.  He is, however, allowed to sign Marvel Licensed Ghost Rider Products.

This affects us all, especially those of us who are convention fans.  Imagine our favorite artists not being able to sketch for us our favorite character, for fear of being sued by Marvel/Disney.  Imagine all the amateur Artists on Artist Alley not being able to sketch anything.  This sets a legal precedent that can affect Comic Cons as we know it. 

For myself, I am not buying nor supporting any Marvel or Disney Product.  Comic Creators are the important element in "our" industry and it is their work that makes reading and collecting comics pleasurable and fun.  Marvel is stiffling this creative process.  Just read other comic creators' post on Facebook today.  Today is a sad day.

Support Gary at

http://www.facebook.com/SupportGaryFriedrich?sk=app_206541889369118
http://gammasquad.uproxx.com/2012/02/marvel-screws-over-ghost-rider-co-creater-gary-friedrich

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/22111.html

An update on Comic Creations

One of the cool things about the create a character contest is that some comic creators, novice that is, met.  Presently, I am trying to organize people to create a cohesive universe where the characters can exist.  With that said, one character does pose a problem, the winning character is a Manga creation and really does not fit with such a framework of superheroes.  So this one must exist in his own universe.

Currently, I have communicated with Instructors of Creative Writing at CNM and there is an interest to participate.  I just need to meet with them.  I will keep people posted.  And if you would like to participate, please contact me.

Albuquerque Comic Con on YOUTUBE

Remember when?

Artist Alley

Anime Costume Contest

Comic Fans are Daydream Believers

Here is a video on the opening of Albuquerque Comic Con as the first guests trickle in

This is what it takes (and more) to put on a show like Albuquerque Comic Con

Heroes of Albuquerque Comic Con

Women of Albuquerque Comic Con Celebrating 70 Years of Wonder Woman

Michele's memories of gum and flirtations

This is Michele Donkin. I was at the Help Stephen table I have a few great stories from Comic Con.

• So, Brent Spiner put up a sign on his table which I have a pic of - "Questions $5 Answers $10". I so wanted a picture of the sign. I asked him if I could take just a picture of his sign. He said "sure, I could take a picture of the sign. And that would be $5 because I asked a question". My reply was "and you answered so that's another $10. Aw man!". His answer "That is correct"
• Cody came and asked me for gum or mints. I told her I had both, which would she prefer. Cody told me that it was for Claudia Christian and she would probably prefer gum. I gave her the gum. When I was able to meet Claudia I told her how lucky I felt to be able to give her gum. She gave me the biggest hug and kiss on the cheek. Then she asked me if I wanted the gum back and I told her no. She was so incredibly delightful to meet!

• As Brent Spiner was coming out of the green room I asked him how his day was going and we briefly chatted. Then I told him I had to confess that I had a crush on him since First Contact. He looked at me straight-faced and said "Why should you be different than anyone else?" I told him "I know, right? I just had to tell you". He then smiled and said "You and everyone else" and walked away. He was so totally awesome with a wicked sense of humor!

Stories from the Con Continued

More stories shared by Jodi

Lou "The Hulk" gave a very nice talk about his career, from start to present. He answered questions and gave very detailed answers about his journey. I am looking forward to the several movies that he has coming out soon.

I worked along side Jake Busey as he met his fans, on Friday. He was very happy to shake hands and chat with his fans. He took ALL of the questions and answered them nicely (even though some questions might not have been appropriate). He shared some personal stories with me and we got to know each other. We both live in LA, and my husband had even gone to a house party of his once. All in all, I enjoyed my time working with Jake. He signed a Starship Troopers poster for me and wished me well for my time in ABQ

I loved this photo op, so did everyone else. The young children thought it was so great to stand next to Darth Vader and have their parents take their picture. I saw the storm troopers shopping a bit later. I enjoyed hearing them talk with the vendors. What made it great was the microphone/intercom that they had to talk through. They were carrying on an everyday conversation through a speaker. I thought it was pretty funny, but maybe you just had to be there.

I had never seen a "Meanie" before. Being a collector of "beanies" in my youth, I thought these were GREAT. This one was my favorite! I know they were being offered- for a donation for the little boy with medical needs. I do hope that donation booth was a success.

I was able to sit in on Brent "Data" Spiner's panel discussion. It was very obvious that he is in the right profession. He worked the room, advertised his newest project, and never let there be a dull moment. He polled the packed room as to where to get the best New Mexican food. I think he was satisfied with the MANY answers he got. As an observer, I was happy that he took that poll. I am new to town and actually wrote down some of the most popular answers. I was most impressed with the impersonation that he does of Patrick Stewart. It was amazing!

Positive attitudes bring positive results. Take that frown and turn it upside down

Here is a funny anecdote from Jodi


She writes: "This is a little story that I think was hilarious. However, I don't know if it should be printed. I will leave it up to you. Maybe you can spin it."

I totally am posting because it is funny!!! And it also shows how we as volunteers are professionals and always have a smile. :)

On Saturday, I was asked to go to every vendor and ask if they would be willing to keep their booth open late, if there were still customers. Most vendors were very willing, saying "I will stay here till midnight if I am making money". As I approached one particular vendor, he was asleep in his chair. I decided to not disturb him and moved on. When I came back 10 minutes later he seemed to be awake. I nicely asked him my question, I was not ready for his response. He was angry and said he was not selling anything and will NOT stay later. With a smile on my face, I tried to encourage him. All I got was a lecture on insurance laws about booth rules. Of course I thought of a million things I could have said to him. "Maybe if you were awake you would have more customers. Positive attitudes bring positive results. Take that frown and turn it upside down". ECT! I hope his weekend was all that he wanted it to be.

The lights are off, the table covers gone, the displays are down, but the memories will last

Everyone, on behalf of Albuquerque Comic Con thanks for making it a huge success.  Thanks to all the volunteers who made this possible.  Thanks to all the vendors, artists, stars, caterers, cleaning staff and security!!!!

Wonder Woman had a great Birthday Party!!!!


My last day of the Con started off well.  I went around Artist Alley asking everyone to sign Phil's Card.  Gene Ha---awesome, Billy Tucci------awesome, Brian Pulido-----awesome, Frank Cho, David Mack, Andy Kuhn, William Tout, Nei Ruffino, Joseph Michael Linser---awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome, James O'Barr---crazy.

Ran the Create a Character Contest table, ran a few errands for Jake Busey. Posted pictures and blogs, and then went to lunch. 

After lunch, we pranked Sabrina.  We, with the help of Cody and Tina, got George to tell Sabrina that Max, William, and I had run up a tap of 157.82 cents.  Well, George did one better, he asked for a sales analysis and got a huge receipt.  Security was in it at that point and we went to show Cody and Tina, which at that point Sabrina walked right into the fray.  The look on her face was priceless, but then she sees me and say, "these guys? no BLEEP way.  Stop BLEEP with me."

The con was winding down at that point, I saw Brent Spiner buying some bronie ears for his kids, or so he says.  Then it came time to get our t-shirts signed.  For the most part, the celebs were cool.  I got my picture taken with Kristin Bauer, whom I told she was my favorite Vampire.  I told her I could recite my favorite Pam line, but it wasn't PG.   Claudia Christian is awesome as well, she took our pic.  She told me , "I take good pictures."

Well, I ended my day at Artist Alley. I had all the artists sign my shirt.  Gene Ha was so overwhelmed that he apologized for not doing a sketch, and I was like, I already have two autographs and two sketches.  David Mack, Joseph Michael Linser, Andy Kuhn, David Harrigan, and James O'Barr sketched something awesome on my shirt.

Jim gave me my autographed photo, everyone hugged, and then we made plans to see each other in October at Tri-Con.

Publish Post

And the winner is.......

Kirin, submitted by Keenan Darden, from Capitan, NM



Second Place goes to

 Aceblade, submitted by Danny Quick, Durham, NC

 Third place hasn't been awarded since no one else got votes, I will talk to Jim about how to award Third place.

Congratulations!!!!!

Convention Friends

Day three, so far

The day has been quiet, but for a Sunday it is expected.  I got my picture taken today with Nei Ruffino, Joseph Michael Linser, and Andy Kuhn.   Also, we have gotten more votes on the create a character contest.

A message from Phil to the Con

Phil has been following us, and he messaged me on Facebook this for all the comic con,
Phil Jimenez Tell them all thank you for me, Rodney. :)

Albuquerque Comic Convention Day 2 in review

Today I arrived about 9:30 because I had to make copies of all the entries for the contest.  To my surprise, I went over to the table where the Hero Initiative was yesterday, well it had been assigned, no one was manning it.  It was now assigned to Aaron Campbell.  I was in a panic, where was I going to "host" the contest.  If you don't know about my contest, it is the Create a Character Contest.  I will talk more about the genesis of that contest later in another post.  I saw Cody, then Sabrina, and finally Jim, and he said to use Phil Jimenez' table.  I could also take care of his cards.  So it was cool.

We had a lot of traffic at our table, which was close to the panel room.  I would like to thank Jasmine and Jonathon for helping out today.  We had fun seeing people in costumes and we took pictures.  It wasn't as hectic as other places, but it was still super busy.

About 45 mintutes later, my friend Max appears that they need my help.  More specifically, Gene Ha needed my help.  Well he needed my computer, and he was trying to scan a picture but his computer did not interface with his scanner.  In the end, his scanner did not work, he believe it was the fault of the baggage handler.  I offered to have my brother bring my Magic Wand scanner, but he said he probably was not going to scan.  But because I was nice, he wanted to sketch me anotther picture of Wonder Woman.  Ok, Gene designed the Tangent Wonder Woman which I am sure no one remembers, but I do.  This is a character from 1998, way back.  I was walking that aisle and I saw hims drawing my pic and it was so beautiful.  Later I saw him finishing it up and we began talking about the character and t characher design.  He said he had designed it and was curious how others would draw her. Well, I told him the way he was drawing her was the way people were supposed to draw her. I mentioned that my family was made up of all muscicians, and that my mother always tells us, if we want to know how a song goes, listen to the original recording or the writer of t song.  He agreed and we started talking about Gershwin and about his music and how others play his music so differently. It is so fun and exciting to get to know your favorite comic creators and talk about things other than comics. 

I was sitting right next to Yaya Han and we almost saw Brent Spiner try on som ears, ahem, apparently he was buying them for the kids.  I met face to face some more of my facebook friends which is always exciting, I took a picture with Daniel Giles.  Later I hung out with fellow aspiring creators Derrick Smith and Hellbabe about our new Comic Universe.

Ate lunch, and walked around, a busy day all together and I will post videos later.

Some down time and I just colored the picture of Tangent Wonder Woman that Gene Ha painted for me

Me at Albuquerque Comic Con