While this was just my third Comic-Con, it was interesting to see that I already have created my own way of navigating the show to ensure I get to as much as I can. Unlike our intrepid editor, John Hogan, I did not grow up reading comic books, but rather just the newspaper strips, thus I am not as familiar with all of the creators --- but I am catching on fast. While I have been lucky enough to meet many authors in my day and have attended quite a few conventions, there is nothing that really compares with the interaction at Comic-Con. The lines of fans who cannot wait to meet their favorite creators generates a true feeling of excitement and brings such energy to the show. Seeing the enthusiasm of true fans and their groundswell of attention to what they love really cannot be beat. Yes, I have seen autographing lines at many conferences, but truly nothing compares to Comic-Con.
Anyone else crazy excited about the release of MOCKINGJAY? In case you needed a little something more to whet your appetite for this anxiously awaited third installment in Suzanne Collins's smash hit series The Hunger Games, check out the book trailer below, and visit Scholastic's newly launched Hunger Games Facebook Page, where you'll find plenty of news, trivia, videos, activities, excerpts, photo galleries and more.
We have a short list of new releases to share with you today, but remember, quality over quantity!
I’m late to file this because of all the fun yesterday. Thursday, the official beginning of San Diego Comic-Con, kicked off in wild fashion, with the expected throngs of people crowding the floor. The record crowd this year has led the convention to create a shuttle bus route from Mission Valley to the convention center, and there were reports of overcrowding leading to problems on preview night. Hopefully those problems have been fixed and everyone can enjoy a great convention.
San Diego Comic-Con kicked off Wednesday night with a bang. Record numbers of people are attending the show this year, but luckily, Wednesday didn't feel overcrowded. In fact, the air of excitement was there and it seemed to signify a true love for what's going on in comics today (with no real successor to Twilight or Avatar at this year's show, the "tent city" neighborhood near Hall H is a shadow of its previous year's self, for example...but excitement is thriving for ongoing and new comics properties).
Our sister site Reading Group Guides has an excellent new blog post up by reference librarian Bonnie Brzozowski about how graphic novels are perfect picks for book clubs. We couldn't agree more! Check out the great blog here.
