AnderCon?!
I'm kinda really excited about the book coming out, and, assuming it does modestly well, I'm looking at doing a few more this year.
And lately I've been thinking about marketing Andertoons a bit more. I've tried some advertising, I'm doing the monthly newsletter (and let's not forget the blog), but the books open up another possibility – conventions.
After some searching I ran across ComicBookConventions.com, and while there a lot there that wouldn't fit Andertoons well, there's a few that look interesting:
- MoCCA - No chance for this year, but maybe 2009.
- SPX - Another really good opportunity, and it looks like I could register for this year.
- SPACE - Close to home, but it doesn't look as well organized or presented. Another for 2009 maybe.
- APE - Another possibility for this year, but it looks pretty comic booky.
I've only been to Wizard World here in Chicago once, and I wasn't really paying close attention to the artist alley, so I have no idea if any of these would be worth it.
I think what I'm looking for is to:
- Sell a few books
- Create some new fans
- Get some publisher attention
So whatcha think? Does this make any sense? Or am I just looking for a way to justify a few days out of the house?
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Yeah, Mark, do it! If you come to DC for SPX let me know. I went last year for the first time and it was a hoot, and very friendly.
Posted by: r Thompson | Mar 31, 2008 at 04:27 PM
OK, I'm pulling the trigger on this. I'm going!
Posted by: Andertoons | Mar 31, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Mmm! A whole SPX table fulla Anderswag! I'll be your overweight, sycophantic fan who hangs out by your table and laughs like Charles Nelson Reilly whenever you say anything. And I'll be wearing a Speedo and a beanie with a propeller on it.
Posted by: Mike Lynch | Apr 01, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Wow, maybe I should re think this now...
Posted by: Andertoons | Apr 01, 2008 at 08:18 AM
Mike'd fit right in. I'll be the one who sits on the floor in front of your table and reads every copy of your book then doesn't buy one, like the aisle-cloggers in the manga section at Borders.
Still, you'll have a great time. If you can come up with a stuffed toy tie-in they'll fly off the shelf too, from what I've seen.
Posted by: r Thompson | Apr 01, 2008 at 05:00 PM
How about a stuffed Lynch!
Posted by: Andertoons | Apr 01, 2008 at 06:51 PM
I'm starting small, the Oconomowoc ComicCon in Wisconsin-- day after Free Comic Book Day.
Posted by: worth | Apr 09, 2008 at 12:26 PM