For those in the Midwest that couldn't make the pilgrimage to the main event in San Diego, here's some good news: Windy City Comicon is a little more than a week away. Comics, games and more will all be on display for an event that hopes to return for years to come.
Presentations will teach you how to write, draw and promote your idea and even how to publish on the Internet instead of going the dead-tree route. (Haven't you heard print is dead?)]]>
Anyone who has a fond memory of devouring the journeys in Tintin books is going to be a bit jealous of a British guy who's about to recreate the trip Tintin took in Land of Black Gold.
Barrimore England-Davis, major Tintin fan, has done up a vintage Jeep and will be driving through Spain and then across the desert in Morocco--along with a friend, and a dog named Snowy after Tintin's faithful hound.
The journey's scheduled to take six weeks and we're wondering if England-Davis plans to then follow a few more of Tintin's journeys. We're especially curious about what's going to happen when he sets out on Tintin's trips to fictional lands like Sao Rico, Syldavia or Borduria.
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· Tintin Fan's Epic Trip [Ananova]
· Road Trips Coverage [Jaunted]
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Geeky Philly: What to do once you've seen the lightsabers and droids at the Star Wars show.
It wouldn't be a geeky trip without at least a look inside a comic book shop. Fortunately, Philly has two stores worth a visit, each with its own flavor.
Brave New Worlds in Old City keeps its focus on new releases as well as graphic novels and other alternative works. The shop also has tons of toys and figurines from tiny up to a full-size Darth Vader statue/model. While the amount of stuff seems overwhelming at first, the selection is actually well edited compared to some comic stores we've been to. It all adds up to an easily browsable experience. 45 N. 2nd St.
Fat Jack's Comic Crypt on the other hand seems to have just about every comic ever published. But fear not! The store's not a disorganized den. All the back issues are neatly tucked away in crates toward the back. Newer stuff is up front, along with trading cards and other collectibles. The staff can help you find what you need; the resident cat is just for fun. 2006 Sansom St.
Related Stories:
· Brave New Worlds [Official Site]
· Fat Jack's Comic Crypt [Uwishunu]
· Philly for Geeks Map [Jaunted]]]>