I got to the show pretty early and was shocked by the size of the line waiting to get in. It was out the door and maybe fifty people deep outside waiting to get into the hotel lobby. And once you were in, the entrance to the show was maybe another fifty people away. I was very happy to see such a great turnout. This keeps meaning the show will continue and that makes me happy.
I brought my sketchbook and was ready to get some commissions done. Here's what I got this time around.
The first sketch I had done was this fantastic Wonder Girl by Bill Walko. I've known Bill for many years through comics fandom. We were in an amateur press association dedicated to all things Titans for many years. So it was only natural I'd ask him to do a Titan.
My second commission of the day was this Mera by Fred Hembeck. Fred and I have also known each other for years. He was a regular at the comic shop I worked at back in Kingston, NY in the 80s. I usually only see Fred at shows like this and we get to talk and catch up.
Next was this sketch of Gates from the Legion Of Super-Heroes by Lee Moder. I actually wanted him to draw me a Monstress, but he said he doesn't even remember who that is. Sadsies.
Matt Smith is a regular at the Albany show and this time around I got him to draw the 11th Doctor, coincidentally portrayed on television by an actor named Matt Smith.
My final sketch of the day is by someone else who was a regular at the comic shop I worked at. Unfortunately, Joe Staton doesn't remember me anymore, but that's fine. Here's his take on Power Girl, a character he was known for drawing back in the 70s. She nicely compliments the Huntress sketch I had him do last year.
I also picked up a pile of trade paperbacks. I love conventions because there are bargains to be found everywhere.
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