i'm such a nerd. and i love it.

Yesterday I went to the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle. It was an incredible amount of fun. It was just a bunch of people who were stoked on comics, so the vibe was incredibly positive. Almost everyone I met who was extremely friendly and just enjoying themselves--except for a grumpy 8 year old dressed as Iron Man.

There isn't much else to say beyond how much I love comic culture. Most people don't read if they don't have too. But here's an entire subculture devoted to their passion. I saw people of all ages and walks of life united by their enthusiasm. I got to meet a few of my favourite writers and artists, who all put up with my fanboyism. There were ton of people in great costumes. Also, Leonard Nimoy! I don't even like Star Trek and I was excited.

Have some photos:




So Obi-Wan and Magneto walk into a bar...


This was me for most of the day.


Meet my new girlfriends.


Meet my other girlfriend.


This is Lou Ferrigno, who played the Hulk on the tv show from the 70s. He was kind of a jerk.


They'll never take me alive. This was taken with the 501st Legion, a large group of Star Wars fans with high quality costumes. They go to conventions and other events, doing photo ops by donation. All proceeds go to various charities. They were some of the most fun people at the convention--the costumes were mind blowing in quality and detail. Helmet was a weird shape so sorry for the crooked fist.


Good day.