MegaCon Day Three: A Very Past Due Accounting

I know, I know. MegaCon ended over two weeks ago, and I never told you guys how the weekend finished. I was tired, Andrew’s PowerBook didn’t want to format the blogs the way I wanted them to look (and it didn’t seem to matter which browser I used; however, Day Two is now all gussied up the way I intended it, links and all, thank you very much), and the next day (Monday for those of you keeping tabs) was full of packing and getting home type stuff so I had no time then.

The day went fairly well, overall. We did a bunch of running around, as we attended two GWoM panels (Richard’s and our own) and were busy making more industry contacts. The panels went smoothly, Richard giving a decent chunk of time during his panel to introduce us, while promoting BLAM! Press and our efforts with the GWoM comic series (and very complimentary, thanks, dude!). Andrew took the reins at our panel later that afternoon (with support from Richard) presenting a slide show of art and giving an overview of what we’re doing with Revenant, the first year’s story arc.

After our panel Richard headed back to our table and stayed there for the remainder of the con to sign and talk up GWoM. A cool time was had by all, despite the fact that we never received that last package from UPS, the one with the exploding paint.

That’s pretty much it. We owe a few thank yous here to all those who help make our first convention outing as professionals a good one. Thanks go first and foremost to Beth, who runs MegaCon, for all her help getting us set up, and getting the word about BLAM! Press out through our co-sponsorship opportunity. To J. David Spurlock, our publishing partner at Vanguard Productions, for advise and help with getting the The Official Comics Magazine put together and printed in time. To Jason Ng, our graphic designer who, along with Andrew, slaved away for days on end to layout the magazine, getting little sleep and still working his day job. To Jeremy, for coming down to launch our sister company www.comicSLOP.com. To Renae, for taking the trip to Florida with us, and helping out at our booth all weekend (and for bringing us food everyday). To superfan Jean, for helping the cause.

And, of course, thanks also go out to Richard Hatch and his crew, Diana, Jim, Erik and Steve. You gave us rides, you helped us pack, you pushed our magazine on an unsuspecting public, you did all sorts of little things and for that we are eternally grateful.

I’ve another story to tell, one I promised long ago about my travels. I’ll get that one up soon, along with info on our upcoming East Coast convention tour.

Take care,
Christian Berntsen
Editorial Director
BLAM! Press
clb@blamcomics.com