Hey Viners!
Finally after all this time, I'm now in a position to go to a Comic Con (Emerald City) for the first time. I'm quite excited, but I want to ensure I make the most of my experience. Here's some of my high-level goals at the moment:
Goal 1: Get an artist sketch (or two) -I've been reading some advice on the internet about this. Just curious if anyone has any stories about how to do this tactfully and successfully. I guess I don't mind paying artists for their sketches, if it's something I want bad enough.
Goal 2: Get a signed picture/poster from someone that’s cool (probably a writer) - There's a number of writers I'd like to talk to and thank. I'm not exactly sure what to have them sign though. I have a few graphic novels I could bring, but they're kind of battered at this point. Most of my comics are now in a digital format so I imagine I'll have to get something tangible for them to sign. My question is this: is there stuff most are selling at their tables that you can purchase and then have signed or should I think harder about having something to bring with me?
Goal 3: Pick-up some exclusive swag -Ok, this is easy right? I can tell now that my wallet is going to be significantly lighter after I leave this place.
Goal 4: Attend some informative workshop that speaks on improving your craft - It's kind of a dream of mine to independently publish a comic book. I've got a basic story worked out in my head, but I'm definitely not an illustrator and will need to collaborate with someone on that front. I'm excited to see there's a number of workshops offered that touch upon creating your own content. I plan on attending one or two of these.
As a side note, I probably won't go to any publisher panels because I'm not a once-a-week kind of buyer who's familiar with the latest stories. For example, Batman is one of my favorite books but Zero Year is the latest thing I've read from that. I tend to buy my issues in clusters. 8-10 issues at a time, once an entire arc or two is over.
Goal 5: Play a game of some kind (role playing preferred) - This isn't really comic-related, but I noticed a lot of board game and RPG vendors like Wizards of the Coast will be there. I've never played a session of D&D or anything like that, but I've greatly enjoyed the computer games based on the same property (Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale). I figured I'd take an hour or two at the end of the day and try it out. Any advice beforehand of what I can do to have a more enjoyable time? Newbie tips, etc.?
Well that's it. If there's any other advice you can give, I'd appreciate it. I opted sharing a bunch of info up front, 'cause I figured I'd get more pointed/specific responses. If you have any questions though let me know. Hope to see some of you there and thanks in advance!
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