It is the largest comic book convention in the world.\u00a0 It is actually the largest convention in the world.\u00a0 It has an annual attendance of 160,000 people.\u00a0 It has that many because the fire marshal will not let them have any more.\u00a0 The convention center is roughly seven city blocks long and two city blocks wide.\u00a0 It has roughly 600-800 exhibitors including Sony Pictures, Mattel toys, PlayStation, Warner Brothers, Marvel Comics…and others.\u00a0 And it has something else….It has Arsenic Lullaby Publishing right smack in the middle of it.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Well…north of the middle a bit and west…but for the sake of discussion…SMACK in the middle.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A needle in a haystack? The roof of the Sistine chapel in a graveyard of soda billboards?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The challenge at this show, just like any other show it two fold. Be the best thing there\u2026and convince people you are the best thing there. The first part is already done (pardon my lack of humility).\u00a0 The second part is tricky.\u00a0 We are literally only a few yards away from exhibitors who have stockholders, who have hundreds of thousands of dollars to piss away on a display.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n That\u2026is a problem.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Although in this particular convention\u2026you don\u2019t exactly need a fireworks display and a megaphone to draw a crowd.\u00a0 The crowd is there\u2026160,000 people in one building\u2026so, in all reality you could show up with a cardboard box and a folding chair and people would come up to see what you\u2019re all about. Just the same I like to make a good impression.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s what\u2019s usually around us.\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s a visual kalidoscopic cluster fuck where no amount of neon, flashing lights or banners is going to stand out.\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In years past I have been going with a counter punch to all the visual mess\u2026simple and effective.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n But, those banners are gone and it\u2019s time to reboot.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Or is it? Maybe I should stick with this and just bring along the inflatable fetus this year?\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I have some ideas\u2026I\u2019ll keep you posted.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A show of this size requires a total reloading of merchandise like t-shirts and what not.\u00a0 This year along with books, arts, and prints, we\u2019re going to bring some shot glasses.\u00a0 And one of the variations of this t-shirt\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I could use some insights on that. Pick one and cast a vote.\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n You can vote Here (you’ll have to add me as a friend…don’t be shy) https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/douglas.illustrator<\/a><\/p>\n Or <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Here<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Arsenic-Lullaby\/287286326274?fref=ts<\/a><\/p>\n Or <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Here (as in HERE…on this blog) Don\u2019t explain yourself and don\u2019t over think it and DON\u201dT GIVE ME NO OTHER F*CKIN OPTIONS, JUST PICK A NUMBER\u00a0 \u2026thanks in advance<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Comic-Con International is fast approaching. 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