Dog Eaters

On the ground @ San Diego Comicon

Posted on 08.18.08 under cosplay, San Diego Comicon 2008, San Diego Comicon 2009, San Diego Comicon 2010

July 23, Wed. 6 PM

Azusa tries to hail a cab while Miyuki contemplates the meaning of life We also waited at the bus stop and then stood at the shuttle stop before deciding it was faster to walk.

While we looked for the right line to stand in, we were “eyeballed” by a couple of aliens.

Still looking for that elusive line for Exhibitors…

Dave Campiti (left) from Glasshousegraphics who runs the agency that DOG EATERS colorists, Ruben Dela Vela and Michael Bartolo belong to, stands with Rich Young (center) and Neil Schwartz (right) from Dabel Brothers Publishing.

Self-portrait with Derek Ruiz of Dabel Brothers Publishing.

Isaac hands out preview issue of DOG EATERS to any and all while Derek tries to look busy.
Simone Bianchi reads DOG EATERS and says, “It’s great!”

Miyuki can’t tell if she’s excited or scared to be chased Iron Man.

NO! I’m Iron Man

Arriving on the Left Coast of the USA

Posted on 08.18.08 under cosplay, San Diego Comicon 2008, San Diego Comicon 2009, San Diego Comicon 2010

July 23, Wednesday 12:00 PM
Damn, missed the SF to San Diego flight and the ground attendant says we can go tomorrow (and miss Preview Night??!!), standby on the 4:30 PM flight or get confirmed for the 9:30 PM flight. No fu*#ing way!!

Expressing my disapproval in no uncertain terms, the ground attendant does 5 minutes of intense typing into her terminal and puts us on high priority standby for the 1:30 PM flight. I’m still so steamed I forget to say, “Thank you.” We walk to the gate, thinking we have plenty of time until we see the line for domestic security. Yikes. Another sign of the Apocalypse. At the gate, we see our names up on the standby list. There are 4 seats available. I am #2. Miyuki is #4, Isaac is #5. Uh, oh. They call name #1, a Japanese guy who must have been on our flight from Japan. Then they call my name. I go up, explain our situation. They say, “Well, you can split up or wait until — ” No fu*#n’ way! They let us all on the 1:30 PM flight. We are relieved, but once again, I forget to say, “Thank you.” Must watch my manners…

What do Isaac and Miyuki do to pass the time? Giggle over some manga Isaac bought at Tsutaya in Narita. Just warming up for Comicon…

Coming down the Coast, and there it is, below.

The lovely city of San Diego!

The Journey to San Diego Comicon starts now

Posted on 08.18.08 under cosplay, San Diego Comicon 2008, San Diego Comicon 2009, San Diego Comicon 2010

July 23, Wednesday 1:30 PM.
How can you leave Japan at 4 PM — actually 6 PM because of an air conditioning malfunction on the plane — and get to the West Coast before you started on the same day? Why because of the International Dateline, of course!

When we got to Narita, because I was a bit sensitized to dogs and eating, I noticed these signs.

They don’t want you to eat your pets or bacon, sausage, or ham! Talk about managing your diet!

San Diego Comicon: DOG EATERS on Dabel Brothers Panel

Posted on 08.18.08 under cosplay, San Diego Comicon 2008

Hello everyone! We are getting ready to come to San Diego for the 2008 Comicon!

We will be based at the Dabel Brothers booth, #2206, when we are not out looking for Roaches to stomp on!

On July 24, Thursday 4 PM-5 PM, please check out the Dabel Brothers panel in Room 7AB. I will be there to talk about the process of getting this comic/graphic novel produced and answer any questions you might have. I will also have free (!) give-a-way copies of Issue #0. Scattered throughout the convention center, you will be able to identify the Black Dog Clan members by their t-shirts!

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