Heroescon june 22-24 2012

agent_graves · Post by **agent_graves** » Sun May 20, 2012 2:29 am

I'll be there Sunday, (24th) this will be my 3rd year attending, last year was great, got Neal Adams to sign my GL #87 (1st John Stewart). I'm really looking forward to seeing what type of presence, Valiant will have at Heroes, I'm also looking forward to picking up some Valiant back issues, Solar's Hc Alpha and Omega

as well as a few other things, I'm still putting my list together, which usually, isn't complete until the night before I go

agent_graves · Post by **agent_graves** » Sun May 20, 2012 2:34 am

guru1974 wrote:Here are the Valiant guest attending Hero Con.
Robert Venditti
Bob Almond
Bernard Chang
Sean Chen
Tommy Lee Edward
John Floyd
Bob Layton
Mark McKenna
Bob Mcleod
Mike Mignola
Jimmy Palmiotti
Andy Smith
Cary Nord
Clayton Crain
Clayton Henry

Nice list

aggr1103 · Post by **aggr1103** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:08 pm

Tim wrote:Just found out Stan charges $50-60 for each autograph.

Guess that's one line I haven't got to bother standing in.

He is almost 90. I'm thinking this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I don't wanna regret missing him like I did Jack Kirby back in 93.

I've already purchased my signing ticket and a $20 VIP fast pass. I think $75 is fair to meet a legend and get his autograph.

etos45 · Post by **etos45** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:42 pm

aggr1103 wrote:
Tim wrote:Just found out Stan charges $50-60 for each autograph.

Guess that's one line I haven't got to bother standing in.
He is almost 90. I'm thinking this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I don't wanna regret missing him like I did Jack Kirby back in 93.

I've already purchased my signing ticket and a $20 VIP fast pass. I think $75 is fair to meet a legend and get his autograph.

Where did you find the signing tickets at?

aggr1103 · Post by **aggr1103** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:44 pm

etos45 wrote:
aggr1103 wrote:
Tim wrote:Just found out Stan charges $50-60 for each autograph.

Guess that's one line I haven't got to bother standing in.
He is almost 90. I'm thinking this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I don't wanna regret missing him like I did Jack Kirby back in 93.

I've already purchased my signing ticket and a $20 VIP fast pass. I think $75 is fair to meet a legend and get his autograph.
Where did you find the signing tickets at?

Announcement in a recent Heroescon email. It's also on the Heroescon blog - http://www.heroesonline.com/blog/?cat=4

cinlach@aol.com · Post by **cinlach@aol.com** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:46 pm

etos45 wrote:
aggr1103 wrote:
Tim wrote:Just found out Stan charges $50-60 for each autograph.

Guess that's one line I haven't got to bother standing in.
He is almost 90. I'm thinking this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I don't wanna regret missing him like I did Jack Kirby back in 93.

I've already purchased my signing ticket and a $20 VIP fast pass. I think $75 is fair to meet a legend and get his autograph.
Where did you find the signing tickets at?

Here's the info I found...not sure if there's any passes left or not

http://www.heroesonline.com/blog/2012/0 ... nd-comics/

etos45 · Post by **etos45** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:22 pm

aggr1103 wrote:
etos45 wrote:
aggr1103 wrote:
Tim wrote:Just found out Stan charges $50-60 for each autograph.

Guess that's one line I haven't got to bother standing in.
He is almost 90. I'm thinking this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I don't wanna regret missing him like I did Jack Kirby back in 93.

I've already purchased my signing ticket and a $20 VIP fast pass. I think $75 is fair to meet a legend and get his autograph.
Where did you find the signing tickets at?
Announcement in a recent Heroescon email. It's also on the Heroescon blog - http://www.heroesonline.com/blog/?cat=4

There it is! Thanks, I only saw the extremely overpriced Excelsior etc packages that are sold out. I might jump in on this.

aggr1103 · Post by **aggr1103** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:57 am

etos45 wrote:
aggr1103 wrote:
etos45 wrote:
aggr1103 wrote:
Tim wrote:Just found out Stan charges $50-60 for each autograph.

Guess that's one line I haven't got to bother standing in.
He is almost 90. I'm thinking this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I don't wanna regret missing him like I did Jack Kirby back in 93.

I've already purchased my signing ticket and a $20 VIP fast pass. I think $75 is fair to meet a legend and get his autograph.
Where did you find the signing tickets at?
Announcement in a recent Heroescon email. It's also on the Heroescon blog - http://www.heroesonline.com/blog/?cat=4
There it is! Thanks, I only saw the extremely overpriced Excelsior etc packages that are sold out. I might jump in on this.

The excelsior packages weren't that overpriced once you break it down. $150 for the basic package included the $30 fee to get into Heroescon, a signature that cost $55, and a photo with Stan that I hear costs somewhere in the 40-50 dollar range. Not to mention avoiding god awful long lines. I would've jumped on the excelsior package, but I don't think at this time I want to get a pic with Stan, and I don't think I'm that interested in his panel, so the preferred seating isn't enticing. I do want to avoid really long lines as much as possible though, so the $20 fast pass to be able to get my autograph right after the excelsior package folks and before the throngs of other folks is worth it. A friend of mine was at Calgary and spent the better part of a day and a half just in line for Stan's autograph and a pic with him. Missed most of the con because of it.

Now the other package that's around $225 or something is a little steep for me, although you get to hob-knob at a private party with Stan and probably some other creators.

3 or 4 years ago I would've never thrown down any money to see any creator, but we're not going to have Stan around much longer and in 20 years I don't want to look back and say "Well, I was at Heroescon 2012 when he was there, but I passed on his signature because of (insert excuse here)."

etos45 · Post by **etos45** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 5:30 pm

aggr1103 wrote:The excelsior packages weren't that overpriced once you break it down. $150 for the basic package included the $30 fee to get into Heroescon, a signature that cost $55, and a photo with Stan that I hear costs somewhere in the 40-50 dollar range. Not to mention avoiding god awful long lines. I would've jumped on the excelsior package, but I don't think at this time I want to get a pic with Stan, and I don't think I'm that interested in his panel, so the preferred seating isn't enticing. I do want to avoid really long lines as much as possible though, so the $20 fast pass to be able to get my autograph right after the excelsior package folks and before the throngs of other folks is worth it. A friend of mine was at Calgary and spent the better part of a day and a half just in line for Stan's autograph and a pic with him. Missed most of the con because of it.

Now the other package that's around $225 or something is a little steep for me, although you get to hob-knob at a private party with Stan and probably some other creators.

3 or 4 years ago I would've never thrown down any money to see any creator, but we're not going to have Stan around much longer and in 20 years I don't want to look back and say "Well, I was at Heroescon 2012 when he was there, but I passed on his signature because of (insert excuse here)."

You have to pay for a picture too?

I guess I'll try to get my friend to snap one while I'm getting my book signed. I went ahead and grabbed the signing ticket and VIP as well, because I know for a fact that I will be bummed if I miss a chance to meet Stan Lee. I'm not entirely sure how these things go, though. Is there a specific time you're supposed to be there? Do I get tazered if I try to snap a shot of him signing the book? Is it a pretty quick sign and go kind of thing or is there at least a little small talk involved?

cinlach@aol.com · Post by **cinlach@aol.com** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:13 pm

I could be mistaken but I'm relatively sure that both the VIP packages do not include admission to the con...that's extra.

etos45 · Post by **etos45** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:16 pm

cinlach@aol.com wrote:I could be mistaken but I'm relatively sure that both the VIP packages do not include admission to the con...that's extra.

The expensive options offered them... for $30 more.

The one I ordered did not.

aggr1103 · Post by **aggr1103** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:26 pm

Dunno if its been said yet, but Cary Nord drew the limited print for the con. Dunno yet who the subject is, but it would be awesome if it was an X-O print!

And I just read where they've opened up a few extra 'true believer' packages for Stan Lee. It's $120 if you already have a 3-day pass and $150 if you don't have a 3-day pass already.

From what I just got told on the phone no photos are allowed in the autograph line for Stan. Evidently there will be another scheduled period for photos. Also, Stan will only be there on Saturday.

I just found out about the 5k Saturday morning. Looks like me and the wife will be getting some exercise in

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:40 pm

aggr1103 wrote: I just found out about the 5k Saturday morning. Looks like me and the wife will be getting some exercise in

I'll be there too. Have you seen the t-shirt design for the 5k? Pretty cool!

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:43 pm

Also, does anyone know if Cary does commissions? I emailed the address on his site, but he hasn't responded so it maybe be outdated. I'd love to get a nice Daredevil from him. I've been emailing creators for a month now and getting commissions done before the con just in case they get booked up before I get there.

etos45 · Post by **etos45** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:57 pm

aggr1103 wrote:And I just read where they've opened up a few extra 'true believer' packages for Stan Lee. It's $120 if you already have a 3-day pass and $150 if you don't have a 3-day pass already.

From what I just got told on the phone no photos are allowed in the autograph line for Stan. Evidently there will be another scheduled period for photos. Also, Stan will only be there on Saturday.

Well, that sucks about the True Believer passes. I've already purchase the others. Guess I'll just have to settle for meeting him with no photo. I really don't like how some celebrities make photos a separate part of the price. I mean, if I'm there anyways and you don't have to move, what's the difference? But, oh well. Maybe I can buy a photo ticket when I get there or something.

aggr1103 · Post by **aggr1103** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:17 pm

Tim wrote:
aggr1103 wrote: I just found out about the 5k Saturday morning. Looks like me and the wife will be getting some exercise in
I'll be there too. Have you seen the t-shirt design for the 5k? Pretty cool!

Already donated $40 for the wife and I to get them.

As for photo ops with Stan, from what I understand its been mentioned on Facebook (I don't use Facebook

I was told by someone else ) that they will have autograph tickets available for purchase "soon."

etos45 · Post by **etos45** » Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:21 pm

aggr1103 wrote:As for photo ops with Stan, from what I understand its been mentioned on Facebook (I don't use Facebook I was told by someone else ) that they will have autograph tickets available for purchase "soon."

Do you mean photograph?

If they do, I'll probably get it. I guess it really depends on how much and if I have to stand in another line.

aggr1103 · Post by **aggr1103** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:29 am

Just saw where they updated the floor plan for this year. Spots for artists in artists alley have been assigned.

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 5:36 pm

Holy smokes....

MIKE ZECK CONFIRMED TODAY!!!

aggr1103 · Post by **aggr1103** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:04 am

Tim wrote:Holy smokes....

MIKE ZECK CONFIRMED TODAY!!!

Crazy right? From reading his twitter I assume he will only be there Saturday.

This year's Heroescon is going to be CRAZY! So many big names and only 3 days.

aggr1103 · Post by **aggr1103** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 2:52 pm

Schedule has been posted. Looks like there is a Valiant panel this year - at the exact same fricken' time as the Stan Lee panel

dhudson1 · Post by **dhudson1** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 12:19 pm

greg wrote:The three people in my house WILL be attending. Flights and hotel booked.

I will likely be there with my wife for at least a couple of days. We are only 3-hour drive. Hope to see you and any other VF members there.

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:44 pm

So, do you guys want to get together at some point or just meet at the Valiant panel?

dhudson1 · Post by **dhudson1** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:51 pm

dhudson1 wrote:
greg wrote:The three people in my house WILL be attending. Flights and hotel booked.
I will likely be there with my wife for at least a couple of days. We are only 3-hour drive. Hope to see you and any other VF members there.

Will be there for certain, have 2 VIP True Believer passes (my wife and I) and 3 more autograph tickets. Gonna get the 5 books CGC signature series.

greg · Post by **greg** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:15 am

Maybe we should check in at the Valiant booth and leave our contact info for each other...

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