New York Comic Convention - January 2007

Rob's NYC Comic Con report!

So the New York Comic Con is everything it was hyped up to be. It's a monster of a show and I say this with all the awe and respect it deserves. It's the closest thing to San Diego that I have experienced in the past 10 years. Chicago is still right up there but New York has a sense of urgency, that everything is moving at lightning speed that is unlike any other show I've experienced.


Quotes from the NY Convention:

"Here's one hardcore atheist who will be lining up to buy all these books! Sounds like an awesome concept (no pun intended)!"

"I'm Jewish and my religion is becoming more and more important to me as I get older. I don't see any issue in mixing comics and faith. The Bible has a lot of good lessons in it and making this accessible to kids and adults in a pop-culture-friendly format is the way to go."

"Faith-based or not, if Rob's involved, I *have* to get it. Rob could draw "serial killer monthly" comics, and I'd get 'em, so...."

"WOW Looks great! It will be nice to actually read a *good* christian comic! I love biblical prophecy! REALLY looking forward to this!"

I'm a really big fan of comics that bring up religous issues, but agreed, Rob's involved I have to get. I must continue my ongoing quest to have every comic Rob did sequential interior art for.

"Very True. I know nothing about religion...less than nothing actually. I was raised in a very non-religious family...heck, i wasnt even baptised, but these books sound super cool"

"I just noticed this thread. As someone who does not follow any organized religion but is not afraid to call himself a Christian anyway, I'm very exciting about getting these books. The guy who owns my local comics shop is one of those Born Again Christians, so I know he will order lots of copies of these books - even to give them away for free! I can't wait to tell him on Monday."

"The more you guys say the less I am worried about the books being preachy! Looks like I'm in."

"Those pages look really cool, Rob. Here's hoping that this book will do well.

I'm going to post those preview pages up on my blog-site as well and will tell everyone about the books once they're out."

"This ain't Left Behind, that series was for your ol' blue haired grandma.....this is more Playstation, X-Box level speed and content.

The Bible and it's prophecies and it's classic stories are brutally violent and graphic. Expect the same here."