FASHION TIPS FROM COMIC STRIPS

2012 Conventions & Events

Since convention season is right around the corner, I figured that it’s about time that I posted my convention/events schedule for 2012. Be sure to let me know if you are planning to attend any of these conventions - I’d love to meet some of my fellow Tumblrettes! :D

As always, I will have my camera in tow, so if any of you are attending these conventions, you better look sharp (whether you’re attending as a cosplayer or a civilian) - your ensemble may be featured on Fashion Tips From Comic Strips!

Events listed in bold = definite attendance.
Events listed in italics = tentative.

Anime Boston - 2011 CONVENTION REPORT
April 6 – 8, 2012
@ Hynes Convention Center [Boston]
Boston Comic Con - 2011 CONVENTION REPORT
April 21 - 22, 2012
@ Hynes Convention Center [Boston]
MoCCA Festival - 2011 CONVENTION REPORT
April 28 - 29, 2012
@ the 69th Regiment Armory [NYC]
Free Comic Book Day
May 5, 2012
@ New England Comics [Brookline & Allston, MA]
San Diego Comic Con
July 12 – 15, 2012
@ San Diego Convention Center [San Diego]
Dragon*Con
August 31 - September 3, 2012
Atlanta, GA
Notes: I really want to go, but I have to figure out where I’m going to stay, since it appears that almost all of the hotels are booked up already. If you have any leads, drop me a line - I will definitely chip in for my share of any hotel expenses :)
New York Comic Con
October 11 – 14, 2012
@ Jacob K. Javits Center [NYC]

Convention Report: Boston Comic Con 2011

A bit belated, but here’s my recap of Boston Comic Con!

Boston Comic Con has probably been my favorite local convention over the past few years now, so I’ve been pretty stoked on the show’s growth within the past year, with the show finally making its big move from hotel basements to the Hynes Convention Center. Considering last year’s unexpectedly large turnout, Boston Comic Con was a perfect fit at the Hynes Convention Center, and I can only expect that next year will be even bigger and better. My one gripe was that the pre-registration line was pretty long (AK, who bought a ticket at the con, got in before the rest of us!), but I can only hope that Boston Comic Con will fine-tune their admission process and alleviate this problem at future shows.

Robin, Inc. meets Mr. T! (L to R: Lauren, Your Humble Narrator, AK, Nick, & Andrew.)

On Day 1 of the convention, I had the AK (my partner-in-crime), my Boyfriend Wonder, Lauren, and Nick in tow as Robin, Inc. We originally had a few other girls in our sidekick line-up, however, they couldn’t make the convention; regardless, we still had a ball running around the convention as a pack (flock?) of Robins. Later on in the day, we met up with Karen (Damian Wayne), Mona (Donna Troy), Beck (Jason Todd/Red Hood), Randy (who really should’ve been our Superboy) and a bunch of other Robin enthusiasts at my Tumblr meetup, which was a success despite having to relocate (blerg!). I hope to organize a more organized meetup sometime this Summer, so stay tuned for that :)

Ming Doyle & Alexa Rose [Hey you! Check out their podcast: Make Believers]

We wandered over to Artist Alley, only to find out that the amazing Ming Doyle also participated in Robin Day and coordinated this elegant Robin party dress, with Alexa as her Batgirl and partner-in-crimefighting. Excellent job, ladies!

On Day 2, I ditched my original cosplay plans (which I’ve postponed until San Diego Comic Con) due to feeling absolutely miserable from allergies, so Andrew and I went as Booster Gold’s fan club. Unfortunately, we forgot to take photos of our Boosterific-yet-exhausted-pollen-ridden-selves, but I think that’s for the best. We spent the day wandering around the convention, scoring some great finds at the dealers booths and Artist Alley, and meeting up with people. All in all, Boston Comic Con was a success - I really enjoyed meeting a bunch of you guys during the weekend, and I’m already looking forward to next year’s show!

Finally, I’ve awarded the best costume at Boston Comic Con to Neil Cicierega, who was a hauntingly spot-on Crispin Glover/Willard:

Related links of interest:

Flickr photo set - all of my Boston Comic Con photos (cosplay, videos of Andrew and Nick’s hijinx, and all of my SWAG)
My interview with Ming Doyle - Ming discusses fashion, superhero makeovers, and the mechanics of her “Thorset” on ComicsAlliance.
Robin, Inc. in The Weekly Dig - Holy publicity, Batman!
That time when I KO’d Mr. T. - Holy I pity the fool, Batman!

bettyfelon:

For those of you who are in the Boston area, Robin, Inc. is in this week’s issue of The Weekly Dig! (Blerg, sorry for the shitty scan!)

And now that I’ve finally fulfilled my wish of showing up in the Dig’s Exit Polls, I can cross another one off my “25 Things To Do Before I’m 25” list.

Note: They’ve mislabeled Andrew and Nick…

Holy publicity, Batman - we’re in The Weekly Dig!

Since the allergy season has gotten the better of me during this period of post-con recuperation, I’ll post my Boston Comic Con recap once I’m feeling better.

Until then, please enjoy this photo of me destroying Mr. T.
Holy I pity the fool, Batman!

Who’s going to Boston Comic Con this weekend?

And more importantly, who’s suiting up for the Robin meetup on Saturday? :D

Just a reminder that the Robin meetup at Boston Comic Con is this Saturday!
I can’t wait to see you guys there :D

fashiontipsfromcomicstrips:

HOLY TUMBLR MEETUP, BATMAN!

WHEN: April 30th, 2011 [Saturday/Day 1] at approximately 3 PM
WHERE: Boston Comic Con [In the main lobby outside of Exhibit Hall A in the Hynes Convention Center]
EVENT PAGE [I’ll hopefully create a Tumblr meetup page in a bit.]

AW YEAH SIDEKICK WONDERS!

In honor of the 71st anniversary of the debut of Dick Grayson as Robin the Boy Wonder in Detective Comics #38 (April 1940), we will be having a Robin meetup on Saturday (Day 1) at Boston Comic Con 2011!

Since almost everyone who’s staying over at ~~Wayne Tower~~ Titans Tower that weekend owns a variation of a Robin costume, we figured that we’d extend our Robin enthusiasm for a proper Tumblr cosplay meetup! Come meet up with us in your best Boy/Girl Wonder getup, meet other, represent your favorite Boy/Girl Wonder, and pay homage to undoubtedly the best sidekick in comic history. So grab your domino masks and pixie boots and get ready take photos and Batusi with us!

Invite your friends!! All other incarnations of Robin (i.e. Nightwing, Red Robin, Red Hood, Stephanie Brown’s Batgirl costume, etc) are absolutely welcome to the meet-up/photoshoot :D And for those who are dressed as non-Robins or in civvies, feel free to swing by and say hi!

The exact location and meetup time is still tentative until the exhibit hall floor plan and panel schedule is released, but I’ll keep you all updated - just remember: same bat-time, same bat-channel!

[photo source: Tiny Titans #33]

mingdoyle:

I am Thor, and I’m wearing a corset. I’m wearing a Thorset! Boston Comic Con, prepare to be cosplayed.

There’s a whole rest of this costume as well, of course. More pictures closer to the day. I’ve got to finish sewing my cloak! :)

With this simple, yet chic modification of a black tank top, artist/fashionista/friend-crush Ming Doyle is channeling Thor for the upcoming Boston Comic Con. Knowing Ming’s impeccable taste in everything ever, I absolutely cannot wait to see her entire Thor couture ensemble ♥

HOLY TUMBLR MEETUP, BATMAN!

WHEN: April 30th, 2011 [Saturday/Day 1] at approximately 3 PM
WHERE: Boston Comic Con [In the main lobby outside of Exhibit Hall A in the Hynes Convention Center]
Event page [I’ll hopefully create a Tumblr meetup page in a bit.]

AW YEAH SIDEKICK WONDERS!

In honor of the 71st anniversary of the debut of Dick Grayson as Robin the Boy Wonder in Detective Comics #38 (April 1940), we will be having a Robin meetup on Saturday (Day 1) at Boston Comic Con 2011!

Since almost everyone who’s staying over at ~~Wayne Tower~~ Titans Tower that weekend owns a variation of a Robin costume, we figured that we’d extend our Robin enthusiasm for a proper Tumblr cosplay meetup! Come meet up with us in your best Boy/Girl Wonder getup, meet other, represent your favorite Boy/Girl Wonder, and pay homage to undoubtedly the best sidekick in comic history. So grab your domino masks and pixie boots and get ready take photos and Batusi with us!

Invite your friends!! All other incarnations of Robin (i.e. Nightwing, Red Robin, Red Hood, Stephanie Brown’s Batgirl costume, etc) are absolutely welcome to the meet-up/photoshoot :D And for those who are dressed as non-Robins or in civvies, feel free to swing by and say hi!

The exact location and meetup time is still tentative until the exhibit hall floor plan and panel schedule is released, but I’ll keep you all updated - just remember: same bat-time, same bat-channel!

[photo source: Tiny Titans #33]

Featured comic guest Darwyn Cooke created this amazing t-shirt for the upcoming Boston Comic Con. I can’t wait to grab one of these at the end of the month!

EDIT: According to @BostonComicCon, DC Comics refused licensing for the production of these shirts. What a shame - I would’ve loved a shirt and/or a poster of this artwork, especially since it reps my hometown, my love for Darwyn Cooke, and my life-long allegiance to DC Comics.

Boston Comic Con (link)
April 30th (Saturday) - May 1st (Sunday)
@ Hynes Convention Center (Boston)

Who else is going? :D