MegaCon 2012 - A Gazillion Pictures for the Comic Geek in you

Foo3112

So my buddy whos a HUGE comic book fanatic asked me to go up to Orlando Florida with him to a comic book convention. I was never really into comics so I didn't know much but I decided to go anyways (ticket was only like $24) and it tuned out that I had a really neat time. I got to see all these awesome comic books and all these wonderful people dressed up and just having a great time. The vibe among the crowd was as friendly as it can get. As with most conventions, they have guest speakers/signers and Stan Lee happened to be there. My buddy gave me one of his x-men comics so I could stand in line with him and get it signed fave to face. Stan lee let me just say is 89 years old but still is sharp as a tool. Supper witty and personable. I really couldn't believe how nice and cool/normal he was/is.

So I took like a million photos and Ive been meaning to share with you guys - this event took place 2 weekends ago. Hope you enjoy.

Big80s

Great pictures, Marc! Thanks for sharing those. I LOVE the Ghostbusters wagon - that is super cool! I don't think you have to be a comic book collector to want to meet Stan Lee - he's a legend. What a cool opportunity.

LodiBrewFan

The Spiderman boner pic is the Nuts!

Bosox1976

Love it!

Just started watching that Kevin Smith Comic Book Men on tivo. Not bad.

Foo3112

BTW - That Captain America is the first issue. Dealer was asking for $25,000 for it!!! Another big issue is #3 because that's when Stan Lee first began writing for it.

dpuccio

Great pictures thanks!

I went to Wizard World Boston a few years ago and had a blast even though I don't collect comics either.

EAsports

Spiderman needs to put some gym shorts on.

jimmyg

I'm going to start using the metaphor: "Sharp as a tool."

Great pics!

tsalems1

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lmao!!

scmavl

Very cool! I'm not a comic collector but I am a sci-fi nerd. I went to Comic Con last year and will be going back this year (my wife is a panelist) and it's great. I got to meet Stan Lee at a party one night. A very warm, genuine man.

vladguerrero

the old "my friend is really into comics" story, sure!

great pics!

EAsports

This is why we can't have nice things.

Dboneesq

Thanks for sharing.

PLEASE tell me the people dressed up were working for the Convention and NOT fans who wore that stuff to go to the convention. (However, I think I know the answer.)

Sean1125

You just had to do it didn't you marc.

Making me clean the vomit off my keyboard....

Fabfrank

Great pics and it looked like you had a good time. I've gone to the NY ComicCon the last few years, and it is INSANE. My son takes me as a birthday present (although i think it's more for him). It's so crowded on Saturday, that I now go to the Thursday night "VIP" night. On the weekend, at least 70% of the crowd is in costume.

JohnnyD

Fat batman sighting! It looks like Robin could kick his a$$ !

72skywalker

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His Spidey Sense was tingling.

72skywalker

<< <i>Fat batman sighting! It looks like Robin could kick his a$$ ! >>



Comic Book Guy: Yes, I would like to return your quote-unquote *ultimate* belt.
Clerk: I see. Do you a receipt, quote-unquote sir?
Comic Book Guy: No, I do not have a receipt. I won it as a door prize at a Star Trek convention, although I find their choice of prize highly illogical, as the average Trekker has no need of a medium-size belt.
Clerk: Wow, a fat sarcastic Star Trek fan. You must be a devil with the ladies... gee, I hate to let you down, Casanova, but no receipt, no return.
Bart: I'll give you four bucks for it.
Comic Book Guy: Very well. I must get back to my comic book store, where I dispense the insults rather than receive them.


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kidzfund

I needed a laugh - thanks

Joe

Brian48

Very funny thread. I haven't been to a comic show in nearly 30 years. Quit collecting when I was 17 or so, but got back into the hobby last year. Although I'm still not a serious collector (I only buy early '70s Batmans), I plan on attending a local show in the next month just to see what it's like.

prthd

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Boner-man was funny but this needs more love. I laughed my ass off at the comment. ...... (can we say ass ?)

perkdog

I love the artwork of the Old School Comics, thanks for the pics!

kingbeeswax

Great pics! Thanks for sharing Foo

TNP777

+1 for a Perkies sighting! Nice to see you too, Paul!

+2 for the great pics - missed this thread the first time around. I'd love to go to one of these comic conventions sometime. Used to love the team-oriented books (Avengers, Defenders, X-Men, Inhumans, JLA, Teen Titans, etc). Had a huge Avengers collection that I got rid of for next-to-nothing when I first got married.

melvin289

What gets me is the costumes. I basically collect coins but keep up with the sports cards and things. I just can't imagine going to a coin show dressed up as a Franklin Half Dollar or Benjamin Franklin. Maybe a bare brested Liberty off the 1916 and 1917 Standing Liberty Quarters.

Ron