And We're Back From Comic Con....

There were plenty of freaks and geeks present at this year's NYC Comic Con at the Javits Center yesterday.  Tickets for the 4 day event were sold out in advance,  I was luckily to get a few tickets for Friday's festivities.

It was my first time at a Comic Con, but I don't think it will be my last even though the Javits Center was mobbed - to say at times it was asses to elbows packed would be an understatement - but the people were pleasant and the sights had to been seen to fully appreciate it.

Below are some of the pictures I took throughout the day and as you can see there was a lot to look at and expirence. I made it to one panel discussion involving the guys of AMC's Comic Book Men other wise know as the dudes from Jay and Silent Bob's Comic Shop in Red Bank. Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures from there but the panel was lively and Kevin Smith was entertaining to listen to.:

Entrence Hall at Comic Con

The crowd inside the Javits Center was huge

The Toxic Advenger's Mutant Rat

The Lego Super Heroes

Cast of DC Heroes on the wall of the DC Comic Booth

New-Gem Comic Characters (I had no idea who they were)

It's Adventure Time

Samuri Warrior  at the Japanese Tourism Booth

Mutant Freak and Red Robin

It's the Mystery Machine

An angry Hello Kitty

Kowabunga Dude - It's a Ninja Turtle

No idea who this geek was but he was popular around the hall

One of the better costumes - was part of someones booth

pretty cool - a Mega Block display

a few Mighty Marvel fans

Yes, even you can own a Mustache Monicle from the Mustache Emporium ( I brought two)

Have you ever wante dto smell like an Avenger? Overall they smell pretty nice considering....

NJ's very own Toxic Avenger

Who were these guys???

Pixel-Headed Steve of Mindcraft

As you can see it was a great time, I can only image how crazy it will be for the remainder of the convention this weekend.

Monmouth County Library To Host "Kabow!" Comic Con On Sunday September 23rd

("Wonder Woman" Lillian Burry)

"We're excited to be hosting our first Comic-Con," said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, who is the liaison to the Monmouth County Library and who is an admitted devotee of the DC Comic superheroine Wonder Woman. "Whether you like DC or Marvel comics, Star Wars or amine/graphic novels, there will be something at the Library's Comic-Con for all ages."

Sorry, but I just couldn't pass this one up!

Seeing how I'm somewhat of a comic book geek myself, i'd bet just about anything that until recently, Freeholder Lillian Burry had absolutely no clue who Wonder Woman is, what her backstory was and whether Wonder Woman belonged to the DC Universe or the Marvel Universe cast of comic book heros.

Nevertheless, if I wasn't already scheduled to work that day, I'd be at the Library before it opened letting my inner child imagine what it would be like to really have superpowers while exploring the tables and talking to those in attendance.
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The KAPOW! Comic-Con: A Celebration of Comic Books and Superheroes at the Monmouth County Library will be held at Library Headquarters in Manalapan on Sunday, Sept. 23, beginning at 1 p.m.

"Come join the fun as we welcome patrons of all ages to the Monmouth County Library Comic-Con - a captivating celebration of popular culture that will pay homage to superheroes, comic book characters and the authors and illustrators who create them," said Renee B. Swartz, chair of the Monmouth County Library Commission.  

The September 23 event will include:

Jonathan Maberry

-- A keynote talk by Jonathan Maberry, a multiple Bram Stoker award-winning author, as well as a freelance comic book writer for Marvel Comics. 

-- A podcast by Mike and Ming of AMC-TV's Comic Book Men who will also  judge the Costume Contest. Kids of all ages can also meet Batman, Robin and Batgirl, and see the Batmobile!

-- A radio play, Batman, the Dark Detective, will be performed by Raconteur Radio.

-- A lesson in the ways of The Force by actor David Engel, as the Jedi Master.

-- Plus an expo of comic book writers and illustrators will open after the featured performers.  

This event is free, open to the public and family-friendly. Come dressed: there will be a costume parade with prizes. Library Headquarters is located at 125 Symmes Drive in Manalapan.