Comic-Con day 1

Going to Comic-Con is a lot different than the old days. Not just because it's huge and Hollywood now, but also because I'm at a table all day and not walking around going to panels, shopping, watching movies, etc. But I was thinking about it and realize that working is actually a lot more social. If I were a guest having fun like in the old days, I'd probably talk to the same 3 or 4 people that I'd be at the Con with. Instead, I'm talking to tons of friends at the GR table, including regular customers, repeat exhibitors, and artists. Here are some of the latter group (mostly) that dropped by on Day 1. (No links because I need to go wake up tomorrow before 6:00 to go surfting...) Above, James Kochalka Superstar, musician, comic artist, and GR gallery artist, too.


Fine artist, Gama-Go kingpin, and DJ Tim Biskup.


Master crafter, awesome artist, and karaoke queen Susie Ghahremani and her dude Michael.


From Monument To Masses bass player, friend of GR, and closet geek Sergio Robledo-Maderazo. (New album on Dim Mak to drop in the fall.)


Burly but sensitive artist and comic book artist Justin "Scrappers" Morrison and Jeffrey Brown. Really cool guys.


Roy Wasson Valle from Fuzy Balls. (As seen in GR!)


Metal-inspired artist and toymaker Martin Ontiveros and GR's Michelle.


Kaiju-influenced artist and softball ace Joel Nakamura.


Indie comic artist, punk rocker, and GR contributer Hellen Jo and pal (seen in the issue's landing).


Award-winning designer, artist, and GR reader Chip Kidd.