by Josh Crawley
featuring photos by “What happens in Vegas” Dave Wagner

For the first time since 2001, I went to Chicago Comic Con without a table in Artists’ Alley to call home. I went merely to walk the floor and, in the off hours, hang out with industry friends. Due to the reduced presence of many industry names, Dave and I didn’t arrive until around 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon. (Normally I’d've arrived Thursday midday.)

By the time I had dinner with Los Brothers Heffron at 6 p.m. in the now-severely overpriced Expoteria (you may as well get the burger & fries over at Gibson’s Steakhouse across the street for USD .50 more; they also have amazing lobster bisque), I was more than ready to be done walking the convention floor.

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by Roger Ash

I got back yesterday from the Chicago Comic-Con, and boy are my feet sore! I had a great time, but boy, standing on that concrete floor for three and a half days is tough. As some of you know, the Westfield crew – myself, Customer Service Goddess Mary Carter, and VP Brook Anthony – spent the weekend meeting people and giving away cool prizes. It’s always a treat to meet customers in person and to see old friends we’ve made over the years. I thought I’d share some of my adventures over the weekend for your amusement.

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