Dispatches from the Basement

This weekend brings Philadelphia Comic-Con, and I will be there for much of it! I even have a table (or part of one) apparently, which is a new thing for me. Not quite sure what I'm supposed to do at this table, as I don't do sketches or anything. Maybe I could write you a quick panel description with some dialogue? I don't know. But do stop by and say hello, and of course I'll be happy to sign anything you'd like. For those of you seeking some more formal, I'll be on a panel with Nathan Edmonson (Grifter, Who Is Jake Ellis?) Sunday at 2 p.m. in Room B. The topic? "Writing and Editing in Comics." I think we're up against the Melissa Joan Hart Q&A, but can Ms. Joan Hart tell you how to break into comics? Huh? HUH? Mind you, I'm not sure we'll be able to answer that either, but we'll give it a shot.

Also: I'm proud to report that Fun & Games is up for three (yes, three) coveted Stalker Awards. The categories: "Lead Character You'd Want As a Friend," "Most Memorable Dialogue," and "Most Eye-Popping Cover." And you determine the winner, so vote early and often! Deadline is June 5, midnight PST.

Finally, some random book/music/film recommendations: The Last Good Time by Jonathan Van Meter; Here, by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros; Chronicle, directed by Josh Trank. Got anything to recommend to me? Tell me in the comments below!