116. San Diego Comic Con

* Please note the blog and podcast are different! This week’s podcast is a wrap-up session with Oscar Agramonte, where we discuss all things SDCC and our experiences on the panel and at the con. Tune in! I just got back from the whirlwind that is San Diego Comic-Con. I was hoping to meet some of my favorite comic book writers and artists. I looked forward to geeking out, but I also had my own panel to worry about. The entire experience was overwhelming. I jumped off the plane on Wednesday ready to hit the ground running. Well, not literally. Those who know me, know that I hate running. Oscar and I made it to our first SDCC! Wednesday was preview night! The one night where it was supposedly ‘less busy’ at SDCC. I have to say, it wasn’t that bad! I was able to make it to the exhibit floor a little after it opened, and was able to freely roam the floors. My top priority on opening night was to see the awesome creators who previously were featured on my podcast: Stan Sakai and Scott Shaw. I was psyched to get artwork signed from both of them! Stan Sakai Scott Shaw Usagi Yojimbo is one of my favorite comic books, and it was awesome to get an exclusive print from Stan himself. Watching him draw an outline of Usagi on the print was surreal, and I totally had a fan moment. Stan is one of the kindest individuals I have met, and I am truly honored to know him. The next couple of days at the con got more crowded, as the Hall H fans started lining up hours or the night before the big panels. The arrival of the rest of the Wah Lum crew made the event all the more enjoyable. The Yamasato Family from Kauai! Lei Ann and Pete from Boston arrives to SDCC! Hiep and Trami – Portland, Jason and Flores – Orlando Autograph booth at Sails Pavilion Wah Lum Kung Fu Team I am grateful to my Wah Lum family that came out to support the event, as well as participate! Naturally, I decided to produce a full kung fu show at our panel, so I recruited them to perform in cosplay. It was so much fun!