Comic Book Mega Show!

BATMAN ROCKS!  

That's right, peeps, I went to a comic book convention!  This "thing" was courtesy of my friend James Donahue.  Thanks to his "dealer" pass (because he had a batman motorcycle on display) I was able to get in FOR FREE without waiting in a two-hour long line.  Much appreciated James!

For the rest of you that don't attend comic book conventions on a regular basis, did you know that those conventions aren't just for comic book people?  Umm, yeah! This one was a "Back to the Future" kind of theme so Christopher Lloyd was there along with the Delorian (spelling?). You could take photos in it for a cost, with the proceeds going to Michael J. Fox's charity.  The other heavy hitter there was Linda Blair (from the exorcist in case you didn't know!) The convention also featured the original muppeteer for Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, Bozo the clown, (NOT "Homie the clown" for those of you under the age of 30) some washed up pro wrestlers from the Hulk Hogan era, porn stars from 20+ years ago, Peter Tork from the  Monkees, etc.. etc..    See some photos of Linda Blair and Christopher Lloyd below. For anyone that wanted to know as much as I did, Big Bird did actually have a person inside him operating him (just one though- can you believe that?!)


 Here is Linda Blair and in the back, Christopher Lloyd
Apart from the randoms (i.e.- Bozo the clown), the convention was what I would expect from a comic book convention (or "ComicCon" as those in the biz like to say-I think...).  There were your typical weirdos dressed up, nerds, geeks, wizards and warlocks.  There were comic books, vinyls, trinkets, and posters for sale for everything from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Ghostbusters and Archie Comics.  I did my Lynnfield loop as it were through the convention room then headed out to let my son play on the batcycle with Ephram.    Here are some photos!

 The Delorian

 Ephram with his bat cape on

The Bat Cycle

 The Batmobile

A storm trooper thing

Ghostbuster dudes

Inside the convention area, right, and below is the orignal Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch muppeteer

I am glad I opened up my mind to the experience and actually felt what it was like to be in a convention where comic book peeps thrive and feel the rush of the atmosphere, buzzing with petchouli and B.O.  I can't say I will return, but I do feel enlighted by being there.  Thanks again James for a unique experience! And thanks again for reading!