Charlotte Comicon

The best comic convention in this part of the South is the Charlotte Comicon. I rarely miss one, and sometimes I'm even a guest there. The next one is this Sunday, but as it turns out I have to be out of town. My apologies to the organizers, Rick Fortenberry and David Hinson.

But if you like picking up great old comic books and searching for new comic publications and taking part in local comic and fantastic literature fandom, this is the show for you!

Old comics!!! What it's all about, man!

Comics and SF/Fantasy Fandom!

Charlotte Comicon

I'll be at the Charlotte Comicon tomorrow!

I always have a blast at the show, the best comic convention in the Charlotte area!

While there I'll be selling and signing copies of:

THE LIVING END: A Zombie Novel.


and

THE FLOCK!

Charlotte ComiCon

Last Sunday I went to Rick and Dave's one-day Charlotte ComiCon. This place is where I get my back-issue fix. I always walk out of there with lots of old comics and a lighter wallet. What can I say? It's a great show, so plan to attend if you're in the area.

Opening time at 10:00 am. There was quite a line!

From left to right: Andy Smith (Marvel comics artist--no relation), Budd--Cavewoman--Root, James R. Smith hisownself, and Brad Parton.

Guy behind the table is my main back issue pusher man, Earl Shaw.

Lovely retro-style model Vera Van Munster and her husband...um...Mr. Munster.

Who ya gonna call?

Comic book artist Al Bigley has a discussion with tattoo artist and painter Elf.

Charlotte Comicon

ZOWIE!!

Four color magnificence!

I attended a local comic convention run by two guys I've known for a long time, Dave Hinson and Rick Fortenberry. (I'm not sure if Dave is related to Unknown Hinson.)

I had a good time today, even though I didn't sell a single copy of my novel, THE FLOCK. I did manage to spend too much money filling in some gaps in my Steve Ditko Spider-Man comic book collection. The nostalgia fever still rages in my breast. (Beware the nostalgia bug. ) It was an interesting show, with all sorts of cool stuff to buy and many dealers hawking their wares. I was reminded of my days as a seller of collectibles, and I miss those days not at all, even if I have rediscovered a love of all things four-color.

Illustrator Al Bigley setting up his booth.

The muli-talented Andy Smith at work on a sketch.

Budd Root, creator of Cavewoman, taking a cigarette break.

The aisles got crowded.

Some kind of Star Wars character.

"Bruce. Either you tell Robin about us, or I will!"

Budd, taking a cigarette break.

A Star Wars character walking away from me.

Waiting in line outside the restroom.

Budd, taking a cigarette break.