The Crooked Little World

Well I've disappeared for a while...

2011-11-11T00:40:00.000-05:00

No blog posts since September 1st, 2011?!?!? I know I've been cutting back on the blog posts, but damn, that was a long time. Since then, Blogger seemed to changed the format that I was normally accustomed to, when it comes to writing the blog posts. I'm not used to this... I'm switching back, until Blogger decides to just force the change over (like Facebook does). So what the hell have I been

Fan Expo Canada 2011 Report

2011-09-01T00:46:00.004-04:00

August 25th-28th, 2011 - The longest Fan Expo Canada has come to an end. Holy crap, that con was 35 hours long (show hours)! I am not gonna even try to think how many hours were put into it, by those that work it. Let's get this outta the way, right off the bat. Clusterf*ck 2011, did not occur. I didn't expect it would. Things ran a lot smoother. Though, there were a couple of hiccups (in my

I caught a ball!!!

2011-08-10T18:42:00.001-04:00

August 10th, 2011 - Jays vs. A'sDuring the Oakland Athletics batting practice, I caught a ball. I am happy, because I have never gotten one before.Sent from my BlackBerry device

I met Wolverine!

2011-07-17T23:24:00.000-04:00

This photo was taken outside of the Princess of Wales Theatre, as Hugh Jackman was arriving for his matinee performance of "Hugh Jackman In Concert."Sent from my BlackBerry device

Been a long time...

2011-06-29T01:05:00.000-04:00

Once again, I've been away from this blog for quite some time. Not as long as Danny has been away, but still feels like quite a while. Hell, I even click onto the bookmark I have saved for this blog, hoping that it's been updated, even though I know it hasn't (because it's my blog). I'm not going to lie, I'm lazy.But, I figured this could use an update, since the Mark Hominick signing on June

Mark Hominick signing at The Octagon

2011-06-04T23:59:00.002-04:00

Saturday June 4th, 2011 - Danny and I headed down to The Octagon, down in St. Catharines, today, for the Grand Opening of the store, and more specifically, for the Mark Hominick signing. For those that don't know, Mark Hominick was the guy that faced Jose Aldo at UFC 129, for the Featherweight title. He loss the fight, but dammit, it was a great fight! He was also the guy with the huge hematoma

Justice Society of America #54 Cover by Darwyn Cooke

2011-05-24T23:48:00.000-04:00

Justice Society of America #54As I wrote in my TCAF 2011 Report, Darwyn Cooke made mention of an upcoming cover he did, that he knew I would be interested in.Reasoning, Stargirl is in it. Nearly three years ago, I was the lucky recipient of this awesome sketch of Stargirl (back when I was collecting Stargirl sketches). That sketch was the first time he's drawn her. And now, on the cover of

Motor City Comic Con 2011 Report

2011-05-17T08:00:00.001-04:00

Another year, another trip to Motor City Comic Con. This time around, in addition to the con, sketches and celebs, I have tales of racism and cops. More on those later!Also, for this trip, Danny and I spent two days at the con, and stayed over in Novi, Michigan. Although I did think that this would be a two day show, for me, with everything that's been going on in the past month or two, I didn't

Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) 2011 Report

2011-05-10T21:59:00.000-04:00

TCAF!The 2011 Toronto Comic Arts Festival took place this past weekend (May 7th and 8th). Once again, it was a great show! I came out with more sketches, some reading material (I bought books this year!), and a cactus with a mustache!The guest list did contain several familiar names that I always enjoy seeing, several familiar names that I wanted to see before, and a few new names that I wanted

TEENAGE SATAN, By Stephanie Buscema, Candis Cooke and Marsha Cooke!

2011-05-04T22:43:00.001-04:00

TEENAGE SATAN, coming later this year! By Stephanie Buscema, Candis Cooke, and Marsha Cooke!

UFC 129! UFC FAN EXPO! FIGHT WEEK!

2011-05-03T08:15:00.000-04:00

I'm not going to do a full report, but I'll give a breakdown as to what happened this past week, leading up to the UFC 129.Tuesday April 26th, 2011- Chandella Powell (UFC Octagon Girl) and Dominick Cruz (UFC Bantamweight Champion) appeared at Athletes World: Vaughan Mills.- I went to start off "FIGHT WEEK", by meeting these two, getting their autographs, and photos with them. Chandella Powell

Jose Bautista Signing

2011-04-23T00:34:00.000-04:00

April 21st, 2011 - Danny and I went down to AJ Sportsworld, for the Jose Bautista signing. For those that don't know, Jose Bautista is the Toronto Blue Jays' Right-Fielder. He was also the Home Run King, for the 2010 MLB Season.Me & Jose Bautista

ARTISTS HELP JAPAN: TORONTO Report

2011-04-19T09:00:00.002-04:00

April 17th, 2011 - I was down at the ARTISTS HELP JAPAN: TORONTO Fundraiser Event, which took place at Revival Bar (783 College Street).Here is the info about what the event is, from the press release:"Toronto’s Illustration and Artistic Community comes together on April 17th in a 12 hour art-event at Revival. The unique event will raise money to aid relief efforts in Japan following the

James Reimer Signing

2011-04-13T23:47:00.000-04:00

Tonight, I went down to Frozen Pond, for the James Reimer signing. James Reimer is the goalie for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and most likely, will be the #1 goalie for the Leafs, next season. This signing was originally scheduled for March 27th (I believe), but was postponed, due to the Toronto Maple Leafs run at a playoff position.I've skipped many signings at Frozen Pond before, some of which, I

Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event - April 9th, 2011

2011-04-10T23:09:00.001-04:00

What would normally be a two day convention, was just a one day convention for me. On Saturday April 9th, 2011, I attended the Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event. Unfortunately, with the amount of days off that I'm planning on taking off, and have recently took off, I felt it was best that I didn't attend the Fan Appreciation Event on the second/final day of the con.I also didn't have much

This Past Week: Toronto FC and Toronto Blue Jays

2011-04-07T22:07:00.000-04:00

This past week, I have been treated to a couple of sporting events in our great city. Although the Toronto Maple Leafs are officially eliminated from playoff contention, I'll always root for them. That being said, I didn't see them this week.On Saturday, I went down to BMO Field, to catch my first Toronto FC game (vs Chivas USA). One of my best friends, Mike, got a pair of tickets, and offered

At the Toronto FC game

2011-04-02T13:15:00.001-04:00

It hasn't even been 3 minutes, and the Toronto FC is down 1-0 against Chivas.This has been the highlight so far.Sent from my BlackBerry device

ARTISTS HELP JAPAN: TORONTO

2011-03-30T23:11:00.000-04:00

ANNOUNCE: ARTISTS HELP JAPAN: TORONTO - A fundraiser for earthquake and tsunami relief ANNOUNCING: ARTISTS HELP JAPAN: TORONTOToronto’s Illustration Community Fundraiser for Quake and Tsunami ReliefArtists Help Japan: TorontoAt REVIVAL, 783 College Street, TorontoSunday April 17th, 12 Noon to 12 MidnightFree To Attend – All Ageshttp://artistshelpjapan.blogspot.comhttp://

Wizard World Toronto Comic Con 2011 Report

2011-03-21T06:00:00.002-04:00

So I went this year. Last year, I decided against going to Wizard World Toronto Comic Con. This year, it just seemed a little bit better for me, and I decided to go for at least one day. Then ten days before the con, Peter Dixon (of Paradise Comics) posted a link (on Facebook), for $5 single-day admission tickets, for Students/Faculty/Military/Firefighters/Police Officers.I bought it. I actually

First look at the new Wonder Woman in costume, Adrianne Palicki

2011-03-19T07:14:00.000-04:00

Revealed yesterday at DC Universe: The Source, if the first photo of Adrianne Palicki in the new Wonder Woman costume, for the new NBC Wonder Woman series.It's been mixed reactions to the costume, from the comments I've been getting after posting the link to it, on Facebook. Most of them, are negative.Personally, I like it. Not only because I think Adrianne Palicki is F'N hot in that outfit. But

First Zatanna of 2011

2011-03-04T21:48:00.000-05:00

I picked this Zatanna up a couple nights ago, by Mike Del Mundo. This was set up just before the Toronto ComiCON on Feb. 6th, 2011.

MMA Connected

2011-03-02T09:42:00.000-05:00

My cousin let me know that I can be seen briefly on MMA Connected, at The Striking Truth premiere. This is just after I got the autograph from Georges St. Pierre, and just as I was taking the photo of GSP (could that person with the Canon Camera, be the one that's recording the clip for MMA Connected?).Anyways, enjoy.

Georges St. Pierre's Autograph at The Striking Truth Premiere (Updated)

2011-02-27T22:47:00.000-05:00

I went down to the premiere of The Striking Truth last night (Friday Feb. 25th, 2011). The movie is a documentary that follows Georges St. Pierre (current UFC Welterweight Champion) and David "The Crow" Loiseau over a four-year period.With my past experiences with TIFF, I was hoping that this movie premiere would be somewhat like that, where I would be able to get an autograph. And I figured that

Toronto ComiCON Report - February 6th, 2011

2011-02-06T23:50:00.000-05:00

The first Toronto con of the year has come and gone. Today was the Winter Toronto ComiCON. The show was a nice one for me. It was also a little more productive for me, than the last con.I didn't really go into this con with much of a plan for sketches. I had a couple on my mind, and was just going to play the rest, by ear.Georges Jeanty was the special guest for this convention. Though, the guest

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2011 JOE SHUSTER AWARDS

2011-02-02T11:52:00.000-05:00

For Immediate ReleaseNOMINATIONS FOR THE 2011 JOE SHUSTER AWARDS(for comics, graphic novels and webcomics published in 2010) 7th Annual Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards – Presentation Ceremony on June 18, 2011 at the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo Toronto, Canada — February 1, 2011. From coast to coast, Canada is home to many of the comic book industry’s top talents, and the JOE

My apologies for my absence

2011-01-19T23:25:00.000-05:00

Back to the lack of blogging again. Not like I had anything interesting to write, so I didn't.The new year did start off a little interesting, and I'm still waiting to see if anything happens from it. I was contacted back at the beginning of the year, with the potential of a new job. I've gone through the orientation, and the interview process. Now I'm just waiting to hear back, to see if I got

Last one of the year!

2010-12-31T21:56:00.000-05:00

December 31st, 2010 - So it's the last day of 2010. I totally didn't complete my New Year's Resolution from last year, though I tried. I was shooting for a 6-pack, but I gotta also work off the fat that's over the muscles. I did have some motivation earlier in the year, but then that motivation faded away, and laziness kicked in. Oh well, let's see if I can do that in 2011.As I posted back a

Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays!

2010-12-25T10:48:00.002-05:00

To all of you that celebrate, Merry Christmas!And to be a little politically correct,To all of you that don't, Happy Holidays!

Christmas started a little earlier

2010-12-19T01:08:00.000-05:00

Original art from Zatanna #4, Page 14. Pencils by Chad Hardin. Inks by Wayne Faucher.Huge Thanks to Peter Fisico (of All New Comics) for this gift! I was not expecting this at all, and am so happy to now own a piece of original art from the Zatanna series.

An Open Letter From Jason Truong

2010-12-15T23:29:00.000-05:00

Originally Posted at the Joe Shuster Awards website:To The Canadian Comic Book Community:It has been one heck of ride!Unfortunately, I am writing today to inform the great community, that as of December 31st, 2010, I will be leaving the Joe Shuster Awards.For the past five years, I have been part of the JSA, in some fashion. Those five years have been fun, educational and informative for me. If

Toronto ComiCON Report- November 21st, 2010

2010-11-21T23:42:00.000-05:00

Last convention of the year, for me, and I didn't really do much at the con. Today was the Toronto ComiCON, put on by the folks at Hobbystar. Frankly, the fact that I didn't do much, or buy anything, didn't take away any fun from me.First and foremost, I had to pick up the piece that didn't get done at Fan Expo Canada. One that I committed to on the first night of the con, and am so happy to

Everything To Do With Sex Show 2010

2010-11-21T23:16:00.000-05:00

This is probably something that may seem out of place on this blog, of comics, sketches, celebrities, and autographs. Well, aside from the sketches, the rest somehow ties in.On Friday (Nov. 19th), I decided to check out the Everything To Do With Sex Show, in Toronto (link is probably Not Safe For Work). Admittedly, I went there to see Tera Patrick, Sunny Leone, and Alexis Texas (none of those

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Fan Screening

2010-11-06T15:22:00.000-04:00

Ellen Wong (Knives Chau) & Jason Truong (Me) - Now a signed photo!As you are aware, I was one of the lucky people that won a pair of guaranteed seating at the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Fan Screening, featuring Bryan Lee O'Malley, Ellen Wong, and Edgar Wright.I took off from work a little early, in hopes to get down to the theatre at a relatively early time. Well, traffic prevented me from

Guaranteed Seating!!!

2010-11-04T00:08:00.003-04:00

Looks like I'm going to the special Scott Pilgrim showing, this Friday, at the Bloor Cinema. Bryan Lee O'Malley, Ellen Wong, and Edgar Wright will be there!Thanks to The Beguiling for holding this contest!Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Summer Glau & Me!

2010-10-31T17:45:00.001-04:00

Probably should have posted this when I got these in, but was just too busy to do so. I got the photo of Summer Glau with me, from the photo op at Fan Expo Canada, back in mid-September. I was a little worried, because Danny got his first, and I got mine several days later.Summer Glau & MeI got this before Thanksgiving (Canadian Thanksgiving). This was the item I got signed by Summer Glau, at Fan

Nearly three weeks...

2010-10-27T20:26:00.002-04:00

... since I've last posted on this blog. Haven't really done much since then, other than heading out to The 3 Brewers for Kevin Boyd's birthday, and a few nights out with close friends for dinner and drinks.Not much else to post at the moment. Just letting y'all know, I'm still alive.

Another one for the collection...

2010-10-07T00:22:00.000-04:00

Josh Howard (Dead@17) had once again opened up his commissions list, at his convention rate for full figure pieces on a 9x12 board. Jumped at the chance again, since I don't think he'll be coming up to Toronto any time soon.This time around, he was open to coloured commissions. I wasn't going to pass that up, since it was ridiculously cheap to add colour. Would've gone for the colour, if the

What I'm reading today...

2010-10-06T15:28:00.001-04:00

Yep! Can't wait to get cracking at this book. :)Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Thank You Cito!

2010-10-05T00:33:00.000-04:00

Twice last week (Monday Sept. 27th, and Wednesday Sept. 29th), I went to see to Toronto Blue Jays games live, against the New York Yankees. It's been a little while since I was last at a Jays game... and stayed for the game...This was the last home series of the year, and Cito Gaston's last home series at the manager of the Jays, so I had some interest in going, but didn't really want to spend on

Video Proof

2010-09-30T19:40:00.001-04:00

While watching "City at TIFF" today, that Danny PVR'd, we managed to notice some familiar items.We caught a clip of Ben Affleck signing our items. First picture shows Affleck signing Danny's "Jay & Silent Bob Strikes Back". The second photo, shows Affleck signing my Daredevil Vol. 1 HC.Thought is was pretty cool to see.Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Where I am

2010-09-29T18:40:00.001-04:00

Thank You Cito! At the last Toronto Blue Jays home game of 2010!Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Skullkickers #1 & Awesome Marcus Ninja Book 5 Launches

2010-09-29T14:19:00.001-04:00

September 22nd, 2010 - Last Wednesday, saw the release of Skullkickers #1, written by Jim Zubkavich, artwork by Edwin Huang and Chris Stevens. Also, the launch party for Awesome Marcus Ninja Book 5 was later in that evening.Skullkickers has been touted as being the next "Chew." Not a bad comparison, because Chew was one of the most sought after creator-owned books, in recent years. With that type

Jays/Yankees Game

2010-09-27T20:53:00.002-04:00

Here is my view of tonight's Jays game. Thanks for the tickets, Peter!Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

In the mail...

2010-09-25T12:10:00.000-04:00

Got this in the mail last week. Spider-Man by Pia Guerra!About a year and a half ago, I read on Pia Guerra's website, that she was doing convention style sketches for free, provided that the request is a character that she has drawn previously, you send her the paper and a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope. And, when she had the time to do so. So what the heck, I sent one over. I'm sure a lot of

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators - September 21st, 2010

2010-09-25T11:54:00.001-04:00

As Danny mentioned, we went to the first Leafs Pre-Season game, this past Tuesday. I scored a pair of tickets, through the Coke Zero Fans First contest. It's the second year that I won tickets to the game, but I couldn't make it to last year's game, so I gave those to my friend. This year, I had to go. It's been a while since I've been to a Leafs game.Prior to the game, was the tailgate party.

Leafs/Senators Pre-Seaon Game

2010-09-21T18:59:00.001-04:00

My view at the Leafs/Senators Pre-Season Game.Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

TIFF '10

2010-09-18T15:21:00.003-04:00

TIFF started last Saturday for me (September 11th, 2010), when I was heading down for the premiere of The Town (Directed by Ben Affleck. Starring Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner, Blake Lively, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Hall). I ended up arriving a little early, and with the premiere of Never Let Me Go (Directed by Mark Romanek. Starring Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, Andrew Garfield), at Ryerson. I went to

WWE Raw Live in Toronto - September 10th, 2010

2010-09-14T15:08:00.000-04:00

Last Friday, Danny and I were able to finally bring our little siblings to a live WWE event. We've had many opportunities to bring them to live tapings of Raw, or Smackdown tapings, but those always fell on school nights for them.So, when we heard about a Friday evening show in Toronto, we jumped at the opportunity for them to finally go to one.Here are some of the photos taken at that show:

TIFF '10 - Photos of the Autographs

2010-09-12T14:57:00.002-04:00

I was too lazy to scan the pages, so I just took photos of the first three autographs I got at TIFF '10.From Top to Bottom, Clemence Poesy, Carey Mulligan, Nark Romanek (Affleck to come at a later time).Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

TIFF '10 Autographs (Sat. Sept. 11, 2010)

2010-09-11T22:05:00.001-04:00

Quick blogging while waiting for the Midnight Madness showing of Bunraku.Got the main signature I wanted, Ben Affleck! Got one for my bro as well, while he was snapping pics (I had a better spot for sigs). Also, got him his second Jennifer Garner sig (first one was last year, when I got one for myself). Unsuccessful with Blake Lively, and Jeremy Renner seems to have not gone to the premiere. Also

New York Comic Con?

2010-09-02T21:53:00.000-04:00

Last night, Danny tossed around the idea of going to New York Comic Con next month. Today, I really considered it, and I still am really considering it.Lots of great guests, that I haven't seen, and that I have books I would like to get signed by... not that I'd be bringing a whole lot.Cost, is the main factor. Hotel, travel, food, etc. That stuff all adds up, as everyone knows. I probably won't

More Stuff from Fan Expo Canada 2010

2010-09-01T22:31:00.000-04:00

I didn't really get the chance to clean up all the stuff I got from Fan Expo. Still have a whole bunch of comics on the floor in my room, getting ready to put everything away. Trying to get to it, but procrastination has been kicking my ass over the past couple of days (I'm blogging, instead of cleaning!).Meh... whatever, I'll get to it eventually...I was supposed to get the Fubar II backing, not

Another New Piece to the Zatanna Collection

2010-09-01T21:12:00.000-04:00

This is one by Tom Beland. I got this through Facebook, when he was doing sketches for $15. He did it fairly quickly, but kept forgetting to mail out the package (ordered over 2 months ago, he finished in the first week, I got it today). The price has gone up, since then, for his sketches ($20, I believe). Not a bad price, and I really do like what I got.

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF HOBBYSTAR MARKETING, INC.

2010-08-31T20:22:00.001-04:00

August 31, 2010Dear Fans,On behalf of the staff of Fan Expo Canada™ I would like to apologize for the lengthy delays and inconvenience experienced by many at Fan Expo Canada™ this past weekend. We were, quite simply, inadequately prepared for the increased crowds in a venue that was neither familiar to us nor not capable of meeting our collective demands. We recognize and have heard from many of

FAN EXPO CANADA 2010 REPORT

2010-08-31T01:14:00.002-04:00

August 27th-29th, 2010 - So what have people been dubbing the con this year? Clusterf*ck 2010? That seems to be the most used word I've been hearing this past weekend. Clusterf*ck.It's unfortunate that there is all of this negativity towards Fan Expo Canada, but for the most part, I was not affected, so there won't be much talk about that here. Many have heard about the Fire Marshalls closing the

It's Coming...

2010-08-30T12:06:00.000-04:00

... the con report for Fan Expo Canada 2010 is coming. Above, is a preview of the commission I had done, by Agnes Garbowska. Some of you, may have seen it already, whether I showed it to you, or if you saw the print she made of it on her table.

Fan Expo Canada, Starts Today!

2010-08-27T08:43:00.000-04:00

I should really be getting ready, but you know, procrastination...Danny and I will be at Fan Expo Canada all weekend.You should be there too!

GREEN DAY - 21st Century Breakdown Tour - Toronto

2010-08-23T01:18:00.001-04:00

August 18th, 2010 - I'm not going to lie, getting hooked up with free tickets, is awesome! And to a concert, for a band that I started listening to back in 1994. Though, I wasn't much of a Green Day fan, back then, I did enjoy their songs, whenever they came on. I started to become more of a fan, as the years went on. No way, was I going to turn away these tickets.I went to this concert with my

I SAW SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD!

2010-08-14T10:42:00.000-04:00

Okay, so did many others. Frankly, this was a great adaptation of the original material. I won't get into it, as you should all go see it. Even if you didn't read any of them, it's just a great movie to enjoy.Oh, and I leave you again, with the photo of me with Ellen Wong (Knives Chau). She was awesome in the movie.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game OUT NOW on PSN

2010-08-11T01:01:00.000-04:00

I was quite excited about this game, when I heard it was going to happen. And the excitement grew, as footage started to be released. More and more, as the days drew closer and closer to the release date.Finally, it's out on Playstation Network. I came home from work today, ready to purchase and download it. But it wasn't on PSN at the time, but eventually, it was up, and I was downloading. Had

METRIC - Free Street Concert - Videos

2010-08-06T00:42:00.000-04:00

Here are two of the songs that I recorded, while at the free Metric concert on Wednesday. Audio isn't the greatest, and camera is shaky, because of the crowd movement, and me trying to refocus the camera. Enjoy!

METRIC - Free Street Concert - August 4th, 2010

2010-08-05T01:00:00.001-04:00

Emily Haines (Lead Singer of Metric)I don't know why, but I like that shot.So late Tuesday evening, I was checking out my Facebook (one of the several hundred times I check it throughout the day), and I came across an interesting post."Metric This Week! Free METRIC Shows in Toronto + New York City http://bit.ly/bxkb9S"That posting caught my eye, and when I saw it was a concert for the following

SDCC has come and gone...

2010-07-27T07:51:00.000-04:00

... and I wasn't there. This is what we are left with.Left to Right: Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk), Joss Whedon (Director), Kevin Feige (Producer)Call me excited.

BON JOVI - The Circle Tour - Toronto (Day 2)

2010-07-24T02:45:00.000-04:00

July 21st, 2010 - I've Tweeted it, I've Facebook'd it, and I've said it in person. That Bon Jovi concert was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! When bands are around long enough, like these guys have been, with a fan-base that are of all generations, and selling out concerts all around the world... you know you'll get a great show!As I mentioned last week, I won 4 tickets to see Bon Jovi. Section 229, Row 13,

From the Bon Jovi concert

2010-07-22T01:11:00.001-04:00

I wasn't really that close, but the show was absolutely amazing. Better photos to come...Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Bon Jovi Concert - Intermission

2010-07-21T20:32:00.001-04:00

Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

I will read this!

2010-07-21T15:27:00.001-04:00

Unfortunately, not today. I'm about to head out to pick up a friend, and head down to the Rogers Centre for the Bon Jovi Concert (2nd Toronto show for The Circle Tour).Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Scott Pilgrim vs the World New Game Trailer

2010-07-21T08:57:00.000-04:00

I can't wait! I just know that Danny and I will be playing this the day it is released.

Just got in...

2010-07-20T21:55:00.000-04:00

... Supergirl by Ryan Kelly.Commissioned this earlier this year, and was hoping to pick it up at TCAF, but since it was a busy show, and with his workload, things got delayed.This arrived in the mail yesterday, but I was a little busy to scan and post this then, so here it is!

Scott Pilgrim Vol. 6 Launch Party!

2010-07-20T20:18:00.003-04:00

I won't lie, I didn't expect this kind of turnout for the launch party. I was expecting about 100-200 people for the launch, and Bryan Lee O'Malley signings. I've been to a few store signings over the last 5-6 years, and never have I seen any of them surpass 100 people (Danielle Corsetto at Paradise Comics, was the busiest signing I've been to). I didn't count, but I would say well over 500 it

Crowd Shot of the Scott Pilgrim Launch Party!

2010-07-19T22:40:00.000-04:00

Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Scott Pilgrim Launch Party TOMORROW!

2010-07-18T22:04:00.000-04:00

Argos Home Opener!

2010-07-15T01:56:00.000-04:00

Back from the Toronto Argonauts home opener. I've never watched a CFL game live, and I watch very few on TV (mainly just the Grey Cup, but I haven't even seen that in a few years).I was fortunate enough to score a pair of tickets to this game (took a friend of mine), through my work, as a little reward from my lovely Special Events Manager. She's an amazing person, and the type of person that is

Mike 'Pinball' Clemons' Autograph

2010-07-14T20:44:00.003-04:00

Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

At the Argos Home Opener!

2010-07-14T19:23:00.001-04:00

So what am I watching?Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Events Updated

2010-07-05T07:34:00.000-04:00

I've updated the sidebar with some upcoming events. Three take place this week (one tomorrow, two on Wednesday). One takes place in two weeks, and one in five weeks.Sick Kids - Sketches for PledgesDATE: July 6th, 2010TIME: 9AM-4PMLOCATION: 320 Front St. West - LobbyGUEST: Francis Manapul, Agnes Garbowska, Daniel Wong, Briana Chan, Vince Sunico, Paul Limgenco, Gerard De La Costa, Khanh Nguyen,

SUMMER GLAU COMING TO FAN EXPO CANADA!

2010-07-01T07:52:00.000-04:00

I am quite excited about this addition to the Guest List. Summer Glau (Firefly, Dollhouse, Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles) has been added to the SFX Guest List for Fan Expo Canada.Also, Tickets have gone on sale for Fan Expo Canada. Check out the info here.

The Toronto Riot

2010-06-27T23:32:00.000-04:00

Okay, yesterday (June 26th, 2010), was a disgusting display in Toronto. I don't know the reasoning as to why the protests took place, nor do I care, to be honest. I'm not against the protesters (or at least the non-violent protesters), but at the same time, I don't support them. This is mainly because I don't have any reasons for me to protest at this time. I don't live in the city of Toronto. I

Boughts and Thoughts....

2010-06-24T00:53:00.000-04:00

I've reached the point where I just don't feel like writing a little blurb about what I purchased on a weekly basis. Does anyone really care? Probably not, unless you happen to stumble on my blog, using one of the many searches, like Technorati, searching for a specific title.This doesn't mean that I won't make mention of books in the future. But really, it's all been pretty repetitive, which is

I survived the Toronto 2010 Earthquake...

2010-06-23T15:03:00.001-04:00

... Yep! Earthquake! Toronto!This will be on the front pages of newspapers and all over the news, blown way out of proportion, for the next day or two... because we're Toronto. We don't get Earthquakes, Tornados, and various other natural disasters. We don't really even get snow anymore (which, frankly, I am thankful for).Anyways, back to the point, I survived the Toronto 2010 Earthquake... and I

Fan Expo Canada Comic Guest List Update... Again

2010-06-12T18:51:00.001-04:00

More additions have been made to Fan Expo Canada.- J. Michael StraczynskiWriter - Superman: Earth One, Wonder Woman, Superman, Brave and the Bold*Side-Note* - I have to bring up, I absolutely loved Brave and the Bold #33, that JMS wrote, with Cliff Chiang's artwork. Just a beautiful story, that featured Wonder Woman, Zatanna and Batgirl.- Khoi PhamArtist - The Mighty Avengers*Side-Note* - Khoi

Fan Expo Canada Comic Guest List Update

2010-06-10T00:16:00.005-04:00

COMIC BOOK EXPO 2010-WAVE 2ANDY KUBERT-Cover artist DC ComicsADAM KUBERT-Artist, Astonishing Spider Man/WolverinePAOLO RIVERA-Artist, the Amazing Spider ManDAN DIDIO-DC Comics Co-Publisher/Executive Editor, Writer of The OutsidersALEX MALEEV-Artist, ScarletTIM BRADSTREET-Artist, The Punisher, Hellblazer, Bad PlanetC.B CEBULSKI-Marvel Comics’ international talent scout, WriterCHRIS SPROUSE-Artist,

Boughts and Thoughts - June 9th, 2010

2010-06-10T00:09:00.000-04:00

Batman #700 - Milestone issue. I don't really know why I bought it, other than it being a milestone issue. Not bad, but haven't been following Batman.Jonah Hex #56 - Still haven't read it. I got lazy, and didn't want to remove the poly-bag.Nemesis #2 - Definitely want to see where this is going. Why do I get this feeling that issue #3 will be somewhat similar to The Dark Knight movie?

Chicago Blackhawks Win The Stanley Cup!!

2010-06-10T00:04:00.000-04:00

(Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)Congratulations to the 2010 Stanley Cup Champions, the Chicago Blackhawks! Danny mentioned it on Facebook, and I completely agree. That was the "Most anti-climatic game winning goal ever!"Really... no one, but Patrick Kane, knew what happened. Kane, on the other hand, saw his shot go into the net, and started celebrating.I'm quite glad that Chicago won tonight,

Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event 2010 Report

2010-06-08T00:53:00.000-04:00

June 5th and 6th, 2010, was spent down at the annual Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event. I had an absolute blast at the show. In my personal opinion, it was a great show.Another early start to this con, as Danny and I helped out with the unloading and set-up of the All New Comics booth on Saturday. It was a lot more physical labour than I like to do at 7:30-8am-ish, but it's all good, and for

Another Teaser Sketch

2010-06-06T23:06:00.000-04:00

The con report is coming soon, you know that. But to hold ya for a while, here is another tease of a piece I got, that was done by Agnes Garbowska.Or, you could just my ComicArtFans Gallery (link on the right), if you want to see the sketches, and don't care for my drivel.Whatever floats your boat.Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Heaven

2010-06-06T18:12:00.000-04:00

Triple Pork Poutine from Smoke's Poutinerie. After con meal today.Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Teaser Sketch

2010-06-05T17:39:00.001-04:00

If you didn't see this at the con (Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event), then this is purely a tease, cause the full piece is absolutely gorgeous. This is the piece I got from Barry Kitson... or at least part of it...Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event & Joe Shuster Awards - THIS WEEKEND

2010-06-04T07:08:00.000-04:00

The Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event will take place on Saturday June 5th (11am-6pm) and Sunday June 6th (11am-5pm) at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre - South Building in Hall G. Click the link for more details.The Joe Shuster Awards will take place on Saturday June 5th (8pm) at the University of Toronto's Innis Town Hall (2 Sussex Ave.). Click the link for more details.

Boughts and Thoughts - June 2nd, 2010

2010-06-02T22:13:00.001-04:00

I, Zombie #2 - I was hoping for more of a direct continuation from the end of issue #1. It seemed this issue mainly focused on the supporting characters, which kind of bored me. I know it'll all tie-in together later on.That was it for me. I was actually debating on whether I'd be going to the store, or not. I was already at work for our annual staff recognition party, so I was halfway to the

Even More Cupcakes!

2010-05-31T23:46:00.002-04:00

This was actually my last batch of cupcakes, which I made in February. I haven't done much baking since then, mainly because of time. My parents opened up their restaurant a few weeks later, and various other stuff that just prevented me from doing so (laziness, most likely).I didn't get a picture of all of the cupcakes, because Danny ended up taking the bulk of them, for a lunch gathering.Once

Gene Day Award nominees, Hall of Fame inductees Announced

2010-05-27T00:29:00.002-04:00

JOE SHUSTER AWARDS CELEBRATE THE 35th ANNIVERSARY OF CAPTAIN CANUCK Final Nominees Announced for Gene Day Award, HALL OF FAME Inductees Named Toronto, Canada — May 26, 2010. Since it was established in 2004, the Joe Shuster Award has been Canada’s national awards program for recognizing the outstanding achievements of Canadian comic book creators, publishers and

More Cupcakes!

2010-05-26T16:15:00.005-04:00

Here was my second batch of cupcakes (made sometime after the first one). This time, I mixed in some Mango into the cupcake batter. I also mixed in some Mango into the Vanilla Frosting.Then I topped the cupcakes with Mandarin Oranges, Cherries, and Strawberries.Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Boughts and Thoughts - May 26th, 2010

2010-05-26T15:40:00.000-04:00

Green Lantern #54 - Been thinking about cutting this title, once again. Not taking anything away from the great work by Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke. This "Brightest Day" stuff just doesn't interest me at the moment.The Guild #3 - Kind of a bummer of an ending. Kind of makes me sad about those that play MMORPGs.Mystery Society #1 - Interesting series; however, I'm debating on whether to continue

CUPCAKES!

2010-05-25T21:12:00.001-04:00

This was my very first attempt at baking cupcakes from scratch. I used a Martha Stewart recipe for Vanilla Cupcakes. Just topped with cherries & vanilla frosting (the pink ones are just food colouring).Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Last of the Waffles

2010-05-23T00:20:00.002-04:00

Last couple of waffles I had in photos. I believe the first one is Bananas and Mango, and the second one is Strawberries and Peaches.I was thinking about making some today, but I didn't have any milk or whipped cream.I'll probably be posting pictures of some cupcakes I baked from scratch.Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

More Waffles!

2010-05-22T13:09:00.001-04:00

Here is another shot of some waffles I made. Topped with Strawberries, Peaches, Mango, and Whipped Cream. Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network

Waffles!

2010-05-22T00:18:00.002-04:00

Last December, I bought myself a Belgium Waffle Maker. Although it's been a while since I have made some waffles, I realized that I haven't shown any of them on this blog. If you have me as a friend on Facebook, then you probably have seen these already.This one of the earlier ones. Bananas, Peaches, Whipped Cream, and Chocolate Syrup on this one.Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers

Boughts and Thoughts - May 19th, 2010

2010-05-19T17:38:00.000-04:00

Berona's War Preview Book - Just saw it on the rack, and flipped through it out of curiosity. Didn't really read anything in it, but the artwork just looks fantastic. The first book in the series is released in July, I believe. I may just have to check it out.Girl Comics #2 - Fun stuff! Bought issue one, because of the artwork of Agnes Garbowska. Bought this issue, because of Faith Erin Hicks.

Smoked Ribs!

2010-05-19T17:20:00.002-04:00

Tonight's Dinner.Sent from my BlackBerry device on the Rogers Wireless Network