Ain’t it Cool News has run a preview of “DAD!” which they are following up with a full review next week:

Finally we have an extra special preview from a comic book documentary called DAD! This book from Th3rd World Studios documents the relationship between the book’s writer Scott King and his father who has a terminal illness. This is one of those projects that continues to show the versatility of the comic book medium. It yanks on the heartstrings and will make even the most cold-hearted hold back a tear. This mix of photorealism and actual photographs is a true gem deserving of an audience and I’m proud to be able to showcase it here.

I’ve been a fan of Alex Robinson since before BoP was collected so it was nice to meet him.I asked if there has been any backlash over the cover for “Too Cool.” He said because story wise it is very anti-smoking that no one has complained about the cigarette cover.

When the day started EVERYONE was standing, but now that we’ve passed the halfway point only the few, the proud, and those with gel souled shoes remain.

Just got word that the hotel’s ATM ran out of money.

Mr. Oblivious is AWESOME for using tinker toys to display his work.

We just sold out on all the copies of “Space Doubles” #1 that we brought with us.

People have finally arrived. Its so jammed that making it down the aisles is no easy feet.

This is the first political piece of clothing I’ve seen today. I was realllllly hoping to see someone wearing a “I’d do Palin” shirt.

James Kochalka comes off so much more soft spoken, humble, and quieter than his alter ego.

Seeing more exhibitors walking around than attendees. Don’t know if that’s normal for this time of day or what.

People are digging our teaser poster for our next project.

Don’t know what Rabbit Army is but its intimidating.

Mike went to move the car and left me to man the booth. I’m having a hard time seeing around all our stuff.

Mike managed to squeeze all our stuff into a tiny tiny space.

Everyone is trying to figure out how to fit as much stuff possible in a small table space.

I feel so cool having a pass with my name on it… But the stetchy string is annoying so I don’t think I’m going to wear it.

Passing the Cathedral on the way to SPX.

Making breakfast and getting ready for SPX. Today is going to be a LONG but fun day.

I just got an email letting me know that Sequart has posted the first review of “DAD!”

Despite the book’s problems, this is, intermittently, a compelling read. This feels like an overambitious first project by a young creator, but I admire both King’s ambition and the way he tackled such an intensely personal issue.

It’s a pretty decent review and even the few not-so nice things said about the book are backed-up to the point that I can see where they are comming from. The full review is posted after the break… (Read on …)

This cracked me up so much last night that I had to post it today. Basically John McCain canceled his appearance on David Letterman saying he had to fly to D.C. for an emergency. Then halfway through the show Letterman finds out that McCain is down the street doing an interview with Katie Couric. It’s hilarious.

Grrrr… all settled in D.C. and something came up. Blog will be quiet but Twitter won’t be.

Here are the exclusive items that will be available at this year’s Baltimore Comic-Con:

• Aspen - Michael Turner variant cover for Fathom #2.
• Marvel
  Frank Cho Secret Invasion #6 variant cover
  Mike Wieringo HERO Initiative:  Marvel Apes cover
  John Romita, Jr. U.S. Exclusive Amazing Spider-Man #568 variant cover
• PopFun - Exclusive Batman Toon Tumbler
• Top Cow - David Finch Dragon Prince #1 Baltimore Comic-Con variant cover
• 3 Finger Prints - The 3 Geeks:  Can Anyone Stop the Slab Madness?! variant cover

After the disaster of Micheal Phelps and James Franco, “Saturday Night Live” needs to bring in a host that can actually host. In fact I can’t even remember the last time “SNL” had an episode where they had more than two laughable skits. So I feel the need to recommend the following celebrities as hosts. Obviously these hosts may or may not be rating grabbers, but quality wise they would all shine compared to the people we’ve been seeing the past few years.

• William Shatner - hosted in ‘86
• Bruce Campbell - never hosted
• Lauren Graham - never hosted
• Neil Patrick Harris - never hosted
• Bob Saget - hosted in ‘95
• Mary-Louise Parker - never hosted
• Stephen Colbert - wrote for the show
• Jean Smart - never hosted