The end of October is doubly eventful for me. Not only is it Halloween Day, but it’s also the first day of Stan Lee’s Comikaze! It’s ridiculously exciting because it’s not only my first time going, but I’m also going in as Press. I will be attending the convention with mic and camera in hand to not only partake in the festivities, but also, hopefully, participate. As such, I wanted to give a little highlight of a few of the people I’m excited to see at this year’s Comikaze, and I hope I get the chance (and in all honesty, have the balls), to talk to them and meet them.
If I had the choice (which I know I do), I would put the entire list of guests and celebrities on here, but that would cheating. So we’ll start off with the celebrities who I believe the stars of the convention: Adam West, Burt Ward, and Julie Newmar. I grew up watching these three actors fight crime and each other in the original Batman series. They are not only iconic, but they shaped the childhoods of so many people. And who can deny that Adam West is just plain awesome, as he continues to act and do voice work today. I want to be that man when I grow up.
I’ve hinting in my podcasts that I listen to a lot of other…podcasts. One of which is Hollywood Babble-On starring Ralph Garman and Kevin Smith. I’ve listened to Ralph Garman on the Kevin and Bean morning show for years. He is a great impressionist who I base a lot of my own impressions on and he’s genuinely funny. Actually, when I first started listening to the Kevin and Bean show, I only listened for his entertainment news. Then there’s Kevin Smith, whom I’ve been entertained by since “Mallrats”. A story teller I would love to learn to become, he always has a fascinating anecdote to tell at just the right moment. I could listen to that man talk for hours, and I’m pretty sure I have with all the podcasts I consume. Two guys who would be a blast to just see live.
In the end there are just too many other people to name, as you see the convention’s roster is huge. From Rob Leifeld, to Elvira, to Captain Jack Harkness, it’s a very impressive line up, and I’m looking forward to just sharing the same room with them. It’s nerve wracking, exciting, and scary, all at the same time, but I know it’ll be a blast. The end of the month, cannot come soon enough.
