Charlotte Comicon

I went to attend the local Charlotte Comicon today. I'm usually a guest there and I always get a kick out of attending. Lots of old comic books for me to look at, professional comic artists and writers to meet, and cosplay people to look at!

Today was typical for the show run by Dave Hinson and Rick Fortenberry: non-stop fun!

Early set-up. Only a few dealers and artist folk had arrived.

Artists and dealers begin to fill up the room.

One of my favorite people! Budd Root: creator of CAVEWOMAN!

Andy Smith, well-known professional inker at Marvel Comics.

My favorite back-issue dealer, Earl Shaw of Georgia.

Costumed cuties!

I ran into an old pal, Sean Conley. It was great to see him after a number of years.

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.