Seeing Redd

Alyss of Wonderland's rule has only just begun, and already those who prefer chaos to peace are threatening to destroy everything worth imagining. Trailed by newly appointed royal bodyguard Homburg Molly, Alyss is doing her best to keep pace with the non-stop demands of being queen while attempting to evade Molly for a few private moments with Dodge.

Alyss' life is a challenging mix of duty, love and tough decisions, and then a series of phantom sightings set fire to an urban myth of Her Imperial Viciousness' return and have everyone...Seeing Redd.

Has Redd somehow freed herself and her chief assassin, The Cat, from the confides of the Heart Crystal? If not, then who has resurrected Redd's brutal foot soldiers the Glass Eyes and set them loose to attack Wonderland on all sides?

Battles rage, looking glasses explode, and the Alyssians once again unite to defend White Imagination in this fast-paced follow-up to the New York Times bestselling The Looking Glass Wars.

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Last week, I told you about book one in this series and how much I completely adored it. I confess that I loved this one only slightly less. It was another book that once I started reading, I couldn't put it down, and even after I did, I'd find my eyes straying to the book because I wanted to know what would happen next. Unlike the first book, which in some ways could stand alone, this book certainly has a cliff hanger ending. Thank goodness I have the final book already! I need to dig it out of my travel bag so that I can drive into it.

Like book 1, this book  is filled with action. In fact, for poor Alyss, the action seems to never stop. I could see everything laid out in my head (thank you, Imagination!) and it felt as if I were watching everything through one of the fantastical devices that the Wonderlanders used in the book. If I have one complaint, it's that about halfway through the book (estimating from memory), there is one spot where a bunch of time passes but the narrative doesn't adequately make that clear and for a paragraph or so, I was a bit confused and actually went back and re-read that page to make sure it wasn't in my head. All in all, it wasn't anything that I couldn't get past, so I'm not dinging this book much for that.

If you've read book one and loved it (and I don't know how you couldn't have), get book two. If you don't have this series at all, don't wait until the Looking Glasses are all smashed, go and buy them. You won't regret it and if you do...well...I dunno...

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments, and opinions are those of the individual reviewer.

The Looking Glass Wars

Alyss of Wonderland?

When Alyss Heart, heir to the Wonderland throne, must flee through the Pool of Tears to escape the murderous aunt Redd, she finds herself lost and alone in Victorian London. Befriended by an aspiring author named Lewis Carrol, Alyss tells the violent, heartbreaking story of her young life. Alyss trusts this author to tell the truth so that someone, somewhere will find her and bring her home. But he gets the story all wrong. He even spells her name incorrectly!

Fortunately, Royal Bodyguard Hatter Madigan knows all too well the awful truth of Alyss' story and he is searching every corner of our world to find the lost princess and return her to Wonderland so she may eventually battle Redd for her rightful place as the Queen of Hearts.

The Looking Glass Wars unabashedly challenges our Wonderland assumptions surrounding mad tea parties, grinning Cheshire cats, and a curious little blond girl to reveal an epic battle in the endless war for Imagination.

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Once upon a time, I went to a convention and I met this man who was incredibly passionate about the books that he had written and after a bit of begging and pleading on my part, he handed me the first book and let me take it home to read. This is the result of that fate meeting.

As a girl who has long believed in magic and the power of Imagination, I was thrilled to find out that the great power in the land of Wonderland was Imagination. I was even more thrilled that as I read page after page, I just kept getting pulled further into a story that is as fertile as any garden I have ever planted. Frank took characters that so many of us grew up on and he reimagined them in ways that most of us never would have imagined and yet somehow, it works. I will warn you that this book may be darker than some might be expecting. For me, that just made it all the more real. In life, nothing is always roses (pun intended?) and sweet smelling things. The fact that this book is full of political intrigue, every day life and the struggle to hold on to who you are when nobody believes in you is what makes it a wonderful read.

From start to finish, this is a book that I couldn't put down. I've now read it twice since he handed me that book nearly two years ago (somehow my original review got lost) and both times was exactly the same. I picked up the book and was pulled into the book faster than someone who jumped into The Pool of Tears. I'm only sad that due to travel and being mislaid, my book is a bit the worse for wear. Perhaps just the excuse I need to invest in a hardcover copy.

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments, and opinions are those of the individual reviewer.

KickStarter/Indiegogo Spotlight: Frank Beddor

I fell in love with the first book in this series and can't wait to get my hands on the next ones. If you love Frank Beddor, go and check out this Kickstarter and help him bring more Looking Glass Wars to life!

Wonderland #11

Calie and Violet find themselves still on the run from Wonderland giving up any attempts at living a normal existence. They try to stay one step ahead of its reach but even as their life on the road continues, beings from the sinister realm spread their evil influence across the Midwestern land. Elsewhere a middle age traveling salesman obsessed with being the best of the best will find that in the world of Wonderland insanity is on sale and all roads lead to madness. And what dark secret does he hold that will give birth to an all new denizen of Wonderland? Find out here in this not to be missed issue!

And the crazies just keep piling in.  Calie and Violet have hit the road again, hoping to find some sort of salvation from all of the horrors Wonderland has thrown at them.  Violet now fully understands how evil Wonderland is and in turn isn’t apt to be as reckless as she used to be.  Not only is this for her own safety, but to protect Calie as well.  Essentially, they’ve come to an understanding to watch each other’s backs.  However, for the sake of putting some distance between them and their last run in with Wonderland, they’ve decided to entrust their well-being to a total stranger.  Going off of the norm, this was probably one of the few cases where the hitchhikers needed to be wary of who they got a ride from.  The open road used to be a place where you could kick-back and enjoy the ride, now it’s become a stretch of distrust and wariness.  Calie and Violet need to keep their wits about them if they’re going to make their trip in one piece.

I find myself drawn to this new character Lory, who was kind enough to give Violet and Calie a lift.  It’s rare that you find someone so nonchalant while picking up hitchhikers, which makes one wonder if there is something more to Lory than meets the eye.  I mean, even Calie’s warning voice in her head didn’t go off, so maybe Lory is just a really trusting person, looking to help out someone in need.  She seems like just your average, care-free girl out for a drive, except for her game-changing secret that’s revealed at the end of the issue.  Now this is one real doozy and definitely not what I was expecting.  So, suffice to say Lory has my undivided attention now and I’m really looking forward to seeing how she factors in later on in the series.

No problems for me from this issue.  The writing is outstanding as usual and there was only one artist doing interiors.  I would say that’s a win  right there.  Even the creepster Gus isn’t enough to turn me off of this book.  It’s a very nice story that fits in great as Calie and Violet make their transition to wherever they may end up.  In the end though, it doesn’t matter where they go because it seems like Wonderland always manages to find them.

So, the Liddle girls are on the road again, I think there’s a song in there somewhere.  In this day and age, you never know who you’ll meet out on the highways.  So,  as long as Calie’s “Wonder sense” (that’s what I’m calling her little warning voice), keeps them out of trouble, these two girls shouldn’t have any problems.  And here’s something I just thought of, you can’t tell me not a single guy stopped and offered these two gorgeous girls a ride?  I somehow find that hard to believe, unless they hadn’t been on the road for very.  In any case, another recommended read right here.  So, go out and grab this book, even if you have to hitch hike to the store, it’s worth it.  For more info on where to pick up this issue, visit the Zenescope website, or the Zenescope Facebook page.

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments and opinions are those of the individual reviewer.

Wonderland #10

Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alice who was sacrificed to a realm of madness and insanity. But what if that sacrifice had never happened? When a familiar face from the future journeys back to that fateful day to prevent that very thing from coming to pass the resulting chaos and turmoil may very well rip the reality of two worlds asunder. What if...Alice had never journeyed to Wonderland? Featuring the long awaited return of...THE NEW CHESHIRE CAT!

Holy time warp Batman!  Looks like Violet is breaking the number one rule of time travel and that’s to never try to change the past.  Somewhere down the line Violet has become the new Mad Hatter, but it looks as though she’s gotten control over the dark urges that come with the hat.  How she’s done this is still unknown to us, but I’m sure that will all be revealed as the series moves on.  She’s also being aided by the Cheshire Cat, another anomaly to be discovered later.  All she wants is to try and make things right for her mother, Calie, but unforeseen consequences just makes things worse.  Her meddling definitely changed something, but not for the better.  So now here’s Violet caught in a bit of a quandary.  How does she make things right without messing up the future even more? 

I really enjoyed the whole what if, time jumping story line in this issue.  It’s cool to see how Calie could have turned out if Alice had never been dropped into Wonderland when she was a little girl.  I like seeing Violet taking center stage now and really owning up to her…heritage, I guess you could say.  I honestly can’t wait to see Violet’s transformation into the confident and rather powerful young woman as shown in this issue.  I mean seriously, if she’s able to control the Mad Hatter’s hat as well as the Cheshire Cat (yes, I know that rhymed) then she’s gotta be quite the powerhouse.

Art will always be a key factor when I read through any comic.  And although the writing was spot-on and the pencils were slick, it’s the coloring that I have a problem with.  Throughout the first three quarters of the book, the colors really gave Francesco’s lines some real depth and character, but then in the latter quarter, the colors just get kind of flat.  When I see something like this, I read it as a transition in time or place.  That wasn’t the case however, and it just threw me off a bit while I was reading it.  So, like I’ve said several times in past reviews, I’m sure there’s a good explanation for the change, but it’s always going to be something I look for.  

As Violet has learned, time is an ever-changing phenomena.  One small tweak and you could wind up accidentally killing yourself.  So, even if you have a DeLorean, or a police phone box sitting around, it’s probably better just to leave them be.  However, don’t wait too long to grab this issue or may just need that time machine to make sure you snag yourself a copy.  For more info on where to find this issue, visit the Zenescope website, or the Zenescope Facebook page.  

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. So far as we know, no time travel was necessary for this but since we're not the publisher.... Either way, all thoughts, opinions and comments are those of the individual reviewer.

Madness of Wonderland

Written By Dan Wickline, the mind-bending follow up to Call of Wonderland is here! Following the events of Call of Wonderland, Detective Legrasse is still trying to make sense out of what happened to the two murder suspects who disappeared, seemingly in thin air, from a locked basement. But when she's called in on a disturbing and brutal murder case, she realizes that there is a connection to be made somewhere. Meanwhile, the back-story that follows HP Lovecraft's journal continues as Lovecraft's disturbing dreams are becoming more and more real to him.

The sequel to the Call of Wonderland mini-series, Madness delves deeper into Lovecraft’s journal as a murder investigation, led by Detective Emma Legrasse, holds a startling connection.  When we last saw Detective Legrasse, she was chasing down Salome Gray and Julie Sands, the two who would become the Queen of Hearts.  Now, it seems as though the horrors of Wonderland are bleeding over into the real world, although it wouldn’t be the first time and certainly not the last.  The essence of Wonderland is like a toxic fog that just hovers around anyone who comes into contact with it in one form or another.  Slowly, it eats away at your psyche, leaving you in a state of constant fear as Lovecraft found out the hard way.  Emma has been exposed to the madness by holding onto Lovecraft’s journal and her current murder investigation is only just the beginning of her trip down the rabbit hole. 

One thing I can say that I liked about this issue was that it was another addition to the Zenescope Wonderland universe.  Yet another artifact of Wonderland, Lovecraft’s journal, has already sealed the fate of Salome and Julie and now Detective Legrasse is next.  Like the mirror in the Liddle house and the hat of the Mad Hatter, the journal has created another connection to the evils of Wonderland.  Not only that, but it even explains how Wonderland came to be.  Dan Wickline has been doing a great job of expanding upon the Wonderland lore and now with Emma Legrasse in possession of the journal, nothing good awaits her.  The artwork in this issue was really well done.  Sebastian Cichon’s lines have a real nice flow that gives the issue a softness that contradicts the content of the story itself.  Somehow, that just works really well.

As it seems to be the case with a lot of what I review lately, I couldn’t find anything bad about this issue.  Great writing, great art, I mean what’s there to complain about if you’ve got both of those in a comic?  Those two things right there are what every person should, and probably does, look for in a comic.  So, let’s move on with this review and stop me from rambling on any more than I have.

               

 The Madness of Wonderland is so strong that it has conjured up its own comic series.  If anything can be said about dealing with Wonderland it's that Emma Legrasse is in for quite the thrill ride with mind-bending horror around every corner.  Let’s just see if she can keep her wits about her as she tries to solve this new murder.  A great addition to the Wonderland storyline, definitely go pick this one up, you would be mad not to.  For more info on where to find this book, visit the Zenescope website or the Zenescope Facebook page.

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments and opinions are those of the individual reviewer and we hope not the Mad Hatter.

Zenescope - Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole

 Zenescope Entertainment has announced plans for a new Wonderland prequel mini-series entitled Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole. The new five issue series will be penned by Wonderland writer and co-creator Raven Gregory and Zenescope’s “Robyn Hood” scribe, Pat Shand.

This new series takes readers back to the original mini-series, RETURN TO WONDERLAND, which was first published in 2007.  Zenescope’s “Down the Rabbit Hole” will fill in the blanks surrounding Calie’s first journey into the realm of madness.  This time, readers will see things from other family members’ perspectives as Calie takes her first, life-altering, journey into Wonderland. 

As was announced in July 2012, Zenescope’s original Wonderland trilogy was purchased by Lionsgate TV and is being produced by Smallville’s Brian Robbins to be adapted as a live-action television series.  This new mini-series will no doubt allow for additional story-lines and appease the die-hard Wonderland fans who can now delve deeper into the rich mythology that creators Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco and Raven Gregory have been publishing for the past six years.

Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole will be available for preorder on the March edition of Diamond Previews or for preorder through Zenescope’s official web store: http://zenescope.pinnaclecart.com.

For more information, visit Zenescope’s website at www.zenescope.com or its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Zenescope.

Zenescope Entertainment was founded by Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco in 2005, and has quickly grown into one of the top comic book and graphic novel publishing companies in the world. Zenescope's Grimm Fairy Tales and subsequent spinoff series such as Wonderland, Neverland and Robyn Hood, which put a dark twist on classic fables, are some of the best-selling and longest-running original independent comic books on shelves today. Zenescope publishes and develops both original and licensed material and has worked with dozens of clients that include Discovery Channel, History Channel, CBS, Lionsgate TV, New Line Cinema, Mandalay Vision, New Line Cinema, Titmouse Studios and many others.

Alice in Wonderland

The curious Alice follows a flustered white rabbit to a magical land of talking animals, evil queens, and enough riddles to strain any logically inclined brain.

It’s all here: a hookah-smoking caterpillar, a mad hatter, potions to drink, cookies to eat, and a Cheshire cat. Alice discovers that Wonderland may be a fascinating place to visit, but you don’t want to live there . . .

* Eisner and Ignatz Award-nominated Rod Espinosa adapts Lewis Carroll’s Alice!

The time-honored tale of the girl who fell down the rabbit hole comes to life in this newest adaptation by Rod Espinosa.  I’m sure everyone has heard of the story of Alice in Wonderland by now, if not, it’s all good.  However, for those of you who are big into comics and are curious about the story, this is the perfect introduction.  This version has a nice blend of the core story with some of the quips and gags from the Disney animated movie (whether intentionally or not).  Now, since this is essentially the entire story minus Through the Looking Glass, there’s not much that I can really comment on that hasn’t already been said before.  So, with that in mind, I’ll just get right down to it.

Now, I really love the story of Alice in Wonderland, so I’ve read quite a few variations of the story, some more horrifying than others, but this one holds up well.  I really like the manga-esque look to this one.  It gives it this real unique innocence that harkens back to the days of imaginary adventures.  Such a simple concept, yet one that tends to be overlooked in this day and age.  I mean, a lot of the current books and TV shows for kids just seem like they try too hard to either be funny or kid-friendly and they just come off dumbed-down and annoying.  Rod Espinosa has brought forth this new rendition of the girl whose curiosity got the better of her and highlighted everything that just makes this story so endearing.  I also liked the, again, intentionally or not, cameo of Jay Leno as the Mad Hatter (I can’t be the only one who sees this).

So, it looks like I can add this to my list of good looking books.  Without being nit-picky, I really could not find anything that I didn’t like about it.  It’s got all of the whimsy and charm of the original, with art that really pops off the page.  Whether a first timer or, a long time Wonderland fan, this is a great edition to add to your collection.

Well, I believe I’ve given this book all the praise it deserves.  Rod Espinosa really knew what he was doing with this adaptation and the pages themselves prove it.  The Alice in Wonderland Hardcover is well worth it, especially for the younger comic readers.  I definitely recommend grabbing this one or it’ll be OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!  For more info on where to pick up this book, visit the Dark Horse Comics website or the Dark Horse Comics Facebook page. 

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. No threats to Dan's head were made and all comments, opinions and thoughts are those of the individual reviewer.

Zenescope Entertainment's Diamond Releases for February 2013

Zenescope Entertainment's current comics available for pre-order through Diamond: February 2013 Releases

 

*Madness of Wonderland #1

The mind-bending follow up to Call of Wonderland is here!

Following the events of Call of Wonderland, Detective Legrasse is still trying to make sense out of what happened to the two murder suspects who disappeared, seemingly in thin air, from a locked basement.  But when she's called in on a disturbing and brutal murder case, she realizes that there is a connection to be made somewhere. Meanwhile, the back-story that follows HP Lovecraft Lovecraft's journal continues as Lovecraft's disturbing dreams are becoming more and more real to him.

 

*GFT Jungle Book: Last of the Species #1

Mowglii has recovered from her wounds after defeating the ferocious Shere Khan, but a quiet day by the river turns into a battle for survival as the unpredictable Dewan of the Apes returns and the Payari Elephants face an attack from Bomani and the remains of the Tigers of the Shere.  Mowglii soon learns that on Kipling Isle, there is no down time!

Wonderland #8

Violet and Harmony's night of youthful abandon becomes a night of blood and carnage when they find themselves face to face with the effects of Dream and its devastating side effects in the midst of the flower girls nightclub.  Calie wakes finding Violet gone and goes in search of her daughter but she will arrive in time to save her from the minions of Wonderland or will Violet become the latest flower in the flower girls twisted garden?  From the same minds behind the Wonderland trilogy and the Grimm Fairy Tales series, the ongoing comic book series you've been wanting is here!

GFT Valentine's Day Special

Many years ago before Belinda stole her memory and before Sela answered her calling as a teacher, she fought the war against Dark Horde in a more direct way. Like all wars this one had casualties...and Sela learned that in war death doesn't discriminate and often the good fall along with the evil in battle.  This tale from Sela's past explains the story behind her trademark glasses and why she always wears them.

Grimm Fairy Tales #82

Out of prison and finally back on earth Sela looks to return to some semblance of the life she lived before she her exile. Intent on finding her daughter and Sela is sidetracked by an old friend who shows her that the earth needs her and her special gifts more than ever.  In a return to the format of the early issues of GFT, Sela teaches another Highborn a lesson by telling a new version of the classic fairy tale The Seal Skin.

Fly The Fall #5

The "Best comic of 2011" as voted by: Wizard World, Pop Culture Addict, Comic Buzz, Talking Comics, and Geekadelphia continues!  A powered up Francis has kidnapped a helpless Mary.  Now Eddie and the Hero must join forces to stop the unstoppable.  Will they find a way to defeat the Francis or will they both fall to the power mad villain bent on getting his revenge against the man who destroyed his life?  Set in a world where the super heroes aren't really heroes at all...how far would you go to FLY?    From the writer of the Wonderland Trilogy, Irresistible, and The Waking, Fly is sure to stay on your pull list!  Featuring over 29 pages of content for the mind blowing conclusion and final issue to the new FALL story arc!

Best of Zenescope Special Edition

Reprinting four classic Zenescope stories including Jack and the Beanstalk, Sinbad, Return to Wonderland and Neverland and This is issue is perfect for introducing new fans to Zenescope and the  Grimm Fairy Tales universe. Also including in this edition is a new, never before published Grimm Fairy Tales story.

Robyn Hood TPB

A brand new Grimm Fairy Tales series that reinvents the classic tale of action, fantasy and adventure is here!!!! In the land of Myst, a tryant rules the city of Bree with an iron fist, leaving its citizens living in fear and terror. But all hope is not lost as a young orphan girl from another world discovers her destiny and becomes the legend she was meant to be. The creators of Grimm Fairy Tales, Wonderland, and Neverland bring you the next great hero in the Grimm Universe!

Myths and Legends Volume 5

Baba Yaga and her fellow villains have gathered together the long lost pieces of the Sunstone of Ra with plans of unleashing an ancient and powerful highborn, Helios, against their enemies and the rest of the world.  The guardian's of the nexus, Samantha, Sela and their fellow falsebloods in training must join forces against a highborn that not even their combined powers may be a match for.  This is the battle that every Zenescope fan has been waiting for.  Samantha versus Cindy.  Beast versus Erica.  Brittany versus Morrigan.  Sela versus Venus.  The Dark One versus Baba Yaga.  Helios versus EVERYONE!  With an ending that you have to see to believe!  Featuring the long awaited return of one of the most popular characters from the Grimm Universe.  This trade paperback culminates over two years worth of stories that have all lead to this moment.  The evolution of the Grimm Universe is here and nothing will be the same.  The Gathering and the Summoning are collected here for the first time in the final story arc of the best selling Myths and Legends series.  Don't miss out!  Collects GFT Myths and Legends issues #16, 17, and #22 thru #25.

Grimm Fairy Tales Volume 13

Imprisoned by the authorities Sela finds herself lost in a sea of some of the worst criminals in the world.  Struggling with the consequences of her actions Sela begins to try and help the select few inmates who deserve a second chance never realizing that deep within the prison itself a powerful being watches from the shadows.  From the writer of the Jungle Book comes the newest arc that will have fans talking for months to come.  

Wizard World Austin 2012 Wrap Up Part 1

I love cons. It's no real secret. Whenever I'm presented with the opportunity to attend one, I don't think I'll ever say, "No, I have to wash my hair that weekend." Seriously, I love cons. It's not just the fact that I love what I do. It's also the fact that I just plain love people and what better place to meet new people or to people watch than a place jam packed with people who love something that I do. Ok, airports are also awesome but none of you want to hear about my experiences at airports.

So...on to the con! This was my first time ever in Austin or in Texas. I'm going to leave out the drama of getting there or the insane way my gps couldn't figure out the road system in that city. I'm not going to talk about Thursday or anything that happened that day. Why? The con started on Friday. That's why!

Friday started really early for me because they decided to paint the outside hotel walls right outside of my room window. The added bonus of that was that it gave me time to not have to rush like a mad person down to the convention center and I actually got to semi-leisurely enjoy an exciting breakfast at Denny's. I know..I try not to do do chain dining when I'm on a trip but my hotel seriously couldn't recommend anything local. Keep your eyes glued to the site though. I'm working with a local Austinian...Austinonian...person from Austin to put together a dining recommendation list which I'll not only share with all of you but that will hopefully come in handy for next year.

After my gps again tried to get me lost and I rebelled and went on a hunch, I managed to find the parking garage and after making a new friend (someone who knew where he was going!), I headed over to the convention center. As with Columbus, getting my media bracelet was simple enough and I headed on into the show. The turn out for a Friday wasn't too bad.

I have to stop right here and tell you that I love that Wizard World includes a comfy lounge area at their conventions. It's a great place to stop and relax when there's an available chair, but it's also a great place to meet people because it's right inside the doors!

Now, do you see who I see right behind the lounge? It's my friends from Zenescope! They had a fantastic spot right inside the door and because I got to go in early, I got the chance to stop and say hi. Ok, let's face it. I'm lucky they never chase me away. I stop by with the intention to say hi and ages later, I'm still standing there. It's their own faults for being awesome. Plus, Pat convinced me to do my Zenescope shopping on Friday so I took the time to not only do that, but also to take some pictures for them. You know, maybe that's why they never chase me away...I buy things. I take pictures for them. I pimp their things and sell their product for them...that's a pretty sweet deal they have going there!




Once I managed to break away, it was time for me to get to work. I started walking the floor, introducing myself and talking to a crazy variety of people who were there working. Honestly, this is my favorite part. I love meeting new people. I handed out a ton of business cards and talked until my voice was all raspy but I still had a blast. I admit that Austin didn't turn out to be as big of a show as I had originally expected it to be but the bonus of that? I get to finish my floor work sooner which allows me to attend panels and spend a bit more time talking with folks that I know.

Friday's show seemed to whip by in a flash and before I knew it, it was time to pack up my gear and trudge back to the car..which I couldn't remember which floor of the parking garage it was located..after a few wrong floors, I did manage to track it down and headed back to the hotel where I changed into pjs and had a bed picnic with my take out.  While I envy those who get wined and dined and always have people to do things with at cons, there is a certain loveliness in being able to just go back and relax before preparing for the next day. I have a feeling that I should enjoy this while it lasts. I've noticed that people are getting to know me more and more and 2013 might not be so relaxing. I can't complain though! It just means that I'm doing my job well.

For today though, I leave you with a few more pictures from Austin 2012: Friday...make sure you come back tomorrow when I tell you about the weird floor layout, what Zenescope is up to and just how many Pat Packs did Pat sell? (Bonus points for you if you leave a comment on this post answering any of those points or if you can tell me who bought one of the first Pat Packs. Actually, you know what? How about a free copy of Robyn Hood #1 for the person who answers the most correct. You have 4 questions...go!)

Until tomorrow...I'm still your roving reporter (what people started calling me in Austin because I didn't have a booth..People thought we should have a booth. I love people.)