Hello once again Heroes and scoundrels to another rendition of Nerd Rage.  I have a special treat for you all.  For this is Nerd Rage ComicCon edition.

That’s right we all have been feeling the gathering pulling us to one central location.  No this isn’t a Highlander reference so James put down your sword.  For I speak of the gathering of nerds, geeks, and gamers great and small.  For this is the time of year when you really wished you made good on your New years resolution to lose those extra pounds while trying to squeeze into your home made Deadpool costume.

ComicCon was held in the Javitz center in New York (which is the only reason why I would even go to New York).  It was held on Febuary 6-8.  Why is my article coming out now?  Because I just woke up from my three day nerdgasm that’s why! 

We at Sparkbox had a great time.  So many great talents and artists were present: Adam Kubert, Neal Adams, Andy Kubert, Marv Wolfman, and my personal get-out-of-bed-in-the-morning favorites: Peter David, and Greg Pak.  Still, no true believers, I did not obtain their autographs [better luck next year Cerb:( ]  Still, no complaints, because I did get an autograph poster of the man himself …that’s right brothers and only friends I got Lou Ferrigno’s autograph.  The Incredible Hulk shook my hand and draft my stature.  He’s Still Huge.

The costumes at Comic Com were great from Armacham “Fear away” F.E.A.R. nurses my personal favs (The Girls from T.N.A). to the um… uh… less impressive sorry unkempt Skeletor.  Seriously just about every genre of nerd fiction was there: -Starwars (look at Andy’s picture slide show gallery).  There were stormtroopers, Darth Vader, Jedi Knights, a great imperial Jedi Knight white light saber and everything, Anime cosplay, Wolverine, Spiderman, Wonderwoman, Batgirl, a seven foot plus Hulk, and Superman…Chris and JungleTrek had to keep me from going Doomsday on his apple polishing candy ass…but I digress.

A Lot of new comics and graphic novels are coming out High Moon.  Looks very promising (Cowboy Werewolves).  Sherrilyn Kenyon manga of The Dark Hunters is coming out 4/28/09 it looks great, Flash Reborn the return of Barry Allen, I am Batman: The Battle for the Cowl, and more red Hulk and the Offenders.

The whole Sparkbox wrecking crew took a look at the Saturday forums which showed exclusives scenes of Terminator, Friday the 13th, and of course The Watchman.

Alright Kids we at sparkbox were spoiled rotten at Comic Com. Because we got to see the first 18 minutes of the Watchmen.  If my tear duct didn’t dry up all those many years ago I would have wept.  It was bloody violent and hauntingly beautiful.  If you have the means get an early ticket.  It will be one of those movies you are going to regret not seeing in the theaters like Fight club, the first Matrix, Sin City, and 300. (Etc.)

Artist Dave Gibbons presented us with this bold opus, and when asked if Creator Alan Moore was involved with the movie.  Dave basically said “No”.  That Hollywood in the past has treated him like… well lets just say excrement, but he has no ill will for the movie itself quite the opposite he wishes for its success.  However he doesn’t want to have any part of it.  So here’s what I have in mind and in all honesty I don’t think I even need to say this, but: if you are a fan of Alan Moore, Watchmen, or just want to know more about the story before the movie comes then pick up a copy of  ”The Watchmen” from your local Comic shop or bookstore.

Didn’t go to comic com? Wished you had?  Vowed to go next year?  Well let me give you some tips on how to survive Comic Com.

• Don’t be abrasive. Yes we know you love Comics, and Anime. Still you must remember the value of personal space.
• Never put all your money in one spot.  Even out your money in different pockets.  A lot of people will be bumping into you.  It doesn’t hurt to be careful, and casually check pockets every now and again.
• Wear a costume that fits.  I can not stress that enough guys and girls. “Cellulite Slave Leah,” and over the hill stormtroopers beware.  Trust me you can get more action dressed as the blob then poppin’ fresh the pillsberry Jango Fett.
• Do take as much free stuff as you possibly can.
• Check out the early forums.
• Also check out the evening forums when the days almost done that way you can get insider info before you leave and relieve the stress of walking around all day interacting with people.
• People will be bumping into you. You will be bumping into people.  Deal with it.

Special thanks to the director of corporate communications at Fox, Comedy Central, and Krod Mandoon for giving Sparkbox the time of day. (Krod manDoon starts April 9th Thursday 10/9c on Comedy Central.)

Also special thanks to Mr. Lou Ferrigno for just making my day and Comic Con …you know, besides all the scantily clad ladies.

And in honor of Comic Con.  I want to know what was your favorite comic book moment of all time.  Was it Spawn issue #50?  A part from Civil War?  Death of Electra?  Death of Superman?  Tell me old or new it doesn’t matter just let us know.

So until next time may death come quickly to your enemies.

Alright Bruisers here is this week’s Fight Card:

1. Roland Deschain of Gilead(Steven King’s “The Dark Tower’). vs. The Punisher.
2. Blade (Marvel) vs. Lucian (UnderWorld Lycan).
3. Anita Blake (Hamilton’s Vampire Executioner) vs. Rain (Blood Rain Video game/Movies).
4. The Thing vs. Luke Cage.
5. You asked for it so here it is in advance:  The Incredible Hulk vs. Doomsday.

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