Comic Con: basically a force of nature, right? If you know about it, you probably know I’ll be there.

This is my 10th consecutive year at Comic Con – I’ve been going since Jr. year of high school – and I guess something about that feels significant. It could just be that 10 is an attractive number. Perhaps it’s the realization that I’ve spent 40% of my life flying in metal tubes to weird, heavily air-conditioned nerd gatherings. Or maybe it’s just the knowledge that I’ve been doing this comics thing for so long, and I’m still completely into it.

In case for whatever reason you don’t know what to do with yourself at Comic Con, I suggest stopping by my booth — the Dumbrella booth! — at #1337.

I will have books to sign, prints, glassware, T-shirts, and the occasional smile. Come early if you’d like shot glasses – I’m down to a very limited supply.

I will also be on the Dumbrella panel on Thursday, answering questions and stuff:

11:30-12:30 Dumbrella— Artists from Dumbrella, one of the most popular online comic collectives, discuss webcomics, independent publishing, and subverting popular culture. Feel free to quiz Andrew Bell (The Creatures in my Head), Meredith Gran (Octopus Pie), Jon Rosenberg (Goats), Richard Stevens III (Diesel Sweeties), and Chris Yates (Chris Yates Studios) about anything your Internet heart desires. Room 3

Travel safe, and I hope to see you there!

Here’s the updated info on the Comic Relief signing! Berkeley and San Francisco residents: I hope to see you there!

7/16 – Berkeley, CA
Octopus Pie Book Signing w/Meredith Gran
@Comic Relief – 6:00pm – 8:00 pm
2026 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Facebook event page

I will also be joined by my travel buddy R. Stevens of Diesel Sweeties at this event! Come get him to draw a robot for you.

This is the last stop on my US tour – I can’t believe it’s almost over! – then it’s off to San Diego Comic Con. I’ll do a post about that next.

It’s been an incredible tour so far, and there are only 2 stops left! California is such a big inviting state that I’m going to be in two cities this week!

On Thursday I’ll be doing a signing event at Secret Headquarters with my webcomic pals Jorge Cham, Dave Kellett, David Malki!, R. Stevens, and Zach Weiner. I’ve never been to LA before, so I’m really excited about this one! Hope to see you there.

7/15 – Los Angeles, CA
The Return of Webcomics @ Secret Headquarters
@ Secret Headquarters – 7:00pm – 9:00 pm
3817 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Facebook event page

On Friday, July 16th I’ll be doing a signing event at Comic Relief in Berkeley, CA. Hours TBA, but save the date and watch this space!

I admit that as fun and rewarding as this road trip has been, I can’t wait to get home and work on comics again. I appreciate that you folks are waiting patiently for updates during this series of events. It’s of great importance to me, and the enthusiasm and support I’ve received for it is humbling as could be. Lots more comics, very soon!