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Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147266#Comment_1472662009-04-17T04:39:48-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
linky
Afternoon of Sat May 23 only, basically.
linky
Afternoon of Sat May 23 only, basically.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147300#Comment_1473002009-04-17T07:16:34-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Oddculthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=214
Drinking afterwards? Can't be arsed with the expo, but would be up for a pint or so.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147301#Comment_1473012009-04-17T07:20:22-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00LBAhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=615
Can I bring books that weren't written by you to sign?
actually I'm going to be nowhere near London, or anywhere that side of the pond, for that matter
actually I'm going to be nowhere near London, or anywhere that side of the pond, for that matter]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147324#Comment_1473242009-04-17T08:46:09-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Retard.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147332#Comment_1473322009-04-17T09:34:20-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
Sounds brilliant, plus it ticks most of my boxes for "dream comics themed event". I think i'm going to come down, then. I've never been to anything like this. I could make it to London for ...
I will make it to London for a weekend.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147333#Comment_1473332009-04-17T09:36:24-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Alastairhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=287
dude return easy jet flights to london luton from the 'deen are like £50 then its only about a tenner on the train.... its the most possible thing ever
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147334#Comment_1473342009-04-17T09:41:27-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
I am totally fucking doing this.
Why am I so excited about this?
Why am I so excited about this?]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147335#Comment_1473352009-04-17T09:45:43-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Alastairhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=287
also i love how they used the pic that Zoetica took, very classy
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147337#Comment_1473372009-04-17T09:48:56-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
Heh, so they did. And tickets are only a tenner?
Yeah, i'm doing this.
Yeah, i'm doing this.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147342#Comment_1473422009-04-17T10:16:48-07:002009-04-17T10:17:56-07:00emsiehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=55
I'm utterly thrilled and overjoyed, as you know ^__^
In fact, this will be the first time that messrs Ellis and Duffield will be sighted in the same room - so it will be a special day for ...
In fact, this will be the first time that messrs Ellis and Duffield will be sighted in the same room - so it will be a special day for Freakangels.
To those of you considering coming along...do iiiittttt, joinnnn usssssss! Not only do you get to see Mr Ellis himself (and really, what more do you need?), but you get to experience one of the most surreal events in the UK. Where else will you find Robot Wars, DDR and Tony Curtis in one room? And the cosplay has to be seen to be believed.
I mean, last year we were graced with Christopher Lee singing 'My Way'....no, seriously!
One of us, one of us, one of us.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147353#Comment_1473532009-04-17T11:18:06-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Greg SBB!http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=856
Ticket booked. Whitechapel DU after?
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147358#Comment_1473582009-04-17T11:45:05-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Not for me.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147375#Comment_1473752009-04-17T13:11:05-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Alastairhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=287
that would defeat the point if youo just turned up to the pub afterwords to a crowd of potential signees
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147387#Comment_1473872009-04-17T14:20:39-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Greg SBB!http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=856
@warrenellis Good god, no - I didn't expect you to mingle. I meant a DU for the rest of us scum (plus that's my 31st birthday and I shall be requiring some booze).
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147391#Comment_1473912009-04-17T14:42:17-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
i hope the DLR is running that weekend. I imagine they would be for a biggish event like that. But then TFL may just decide to be bastards.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147408#Comment_1474082009-04-17T16:09:24-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Darkesthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4849
It should be, granted I have only been to it once and a replace ment bus service was in use due to part of the tube being closed. My first convention, sort of put me off a bit due to the crush of ...
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147438#Comment_1474382009-04-17T20:02:07-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
Travel organised, buying a ticket tomorrow, cheaping out and staying with an uncle when I get there.
If there is a DU, i'll be the youngest one there -.-
If there is a DU, i'll be the youngest one there -.-]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147514#Comment_1475142009-04-18T03:31:46-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
@Darkest, I was there last year, it didn't seem overly crush worthy. The best part was the Islamic exhibition running at the same time, so you got this mix of people dressed up as anime characters ...
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147525#Comment_1475252009-04-18T05:29:40-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00davidthomashttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4317
Sounds excellent. Will be booking tickets.
Master Thomas sir and Lord Ellerby, me thinks drinks in London or Southend afterwards.
Master Thomas sir and Lord Ellerby, me thinks drinks in London or Southend afterwards.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147551#Comment_1475512009-04-18T08:50:57-07:002009-04-21T04:12:25-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
@DTh - See, i'm going to this, it'll be my first comic event, which i'm fine with.
It's the crushing intimidation of even asking to join a drinkup with veterans. And the fact that, as ...
It's the crushing intimidation of even asking to join a drinkup with veterans. And the fact that, as aforementioned, i'll be the youngest on there. 18 is a shit age to be, especially when you look about 16.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147604#Comment_1476042009-04-18T14:56:26-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Alastairhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=287
should be ther... Encephalo Ray what flight you on?
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147897#Comment_1478972009-04-20T06:28:06-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00vrbtmhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2192
Fantastic. I'm in the country for just that week. I'll bring my girlfriend, whom I got into Warren's writing using Crooked Little Vein.
Warren, is this a speaking engagement, or a just sign and ...
Crooked Little Vein.
Warren, is this a speaking engagement, or a just sign and then getthefuckout kind of thing? Also, I wouldn't want to make you shake hands, so do you prefer high fives or terrorist fist jabs?
I think I'll bring my copy of Ministry of Space. Yay.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147903#Comment_1479032009-04-20T06:56:42-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Signing and leaving. I'm just in for the afternoon.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147904#Comment_1479042009-04-20T06:57:41-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
And, seriously, I'm okay with shaking hands.
What I'm not okay with is signing thousands of books for seven hours a day over three to five days, AND shaking hands with everyone who comes to the ...
What I'm not okay with is signing thousands of books for seven hours a day over three to five days, AND shaking hands with everyone who comes to the table. That just destroys my right arm. You should try it sometime.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147920#Comment_1479202009-04-20T09:02:07-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
What about your left? I'd assume that most people attending would be right handed, so that'd mean that shaking/writing would be distrubuted (almost) equally, wouldn't it...?
I'm about to get ...
I'm about to get fucked up, aren't I?
Heh, I was at my local comic store today, and the owner insisted that while at the expo, I should pull up a chair and stare @warrenellis with my mouth agape, despite the fact that this would likely incur a knifing from him. No.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147921#Comment_1479212009-04-20T09:07:12-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Anoxiahttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=282
Rather than shake hands, I will demand hugs and pout furiously if I don't get any.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147922#Comment_1479222009-04-20T09:18:19-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00clairefunhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6099
I've been going to the Expo twice a year for the last, ooh, 5 years? I'm not usually *that* bothered by the guests - usually from CSI or misc sci-fi shows I've missed, but THIS IS AWESOME. I'm a ...
I shall bring Freak Angels only to be signed. But I will have to take a photograph. Hopefully with me in it too, as proof, and to make all my non-Expo going friends jealous, mwahaha. Anyway, if anyone wants to know anything about the normal Expo proceedings, feel free to ask.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147925#Comment_1479252009-04-20T09:31:49-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
@clairefun - Yes, I think i'll try to steal a photograph too, hopefully without bothering him too much.
Anyway, this will be my very first Expo, and i'll be needing some pointers on... Well, ...
Anyway, this will be my very first Expo, and i'll be needing some pointers on... Well, everything.
Is there a certain ettiquette for these things, seperate from common sense (e.g Do NOT proposition the guests)? Is there a set of rules that every person should adhere to, lest they be beaten and forcibly removed from the premesis? What the hell do I say when I reach the front of the queue? I can imagine "I'm a huge fan of your work, would you mind signing this and taking a photograph?" would get a little old. Do I even attempt to engage in conversation? Are there cliques in these expo's - certain undesirables that I should avoid at all costs, and those who I should make every attempt to remain civil with?
Help me to win at Expos, Claire!]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147928#Comment_1479282009-04-20T09:41:25-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
Nothing wrong saying 'Hey I'm from the Whitechapel forum' :)
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147933#Comment_1479332009-04-20T09:51:00-07:002009-04-20T09:51:41-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
Bugger it, then:
Help me win at Expos, Whitechapel!
Pointers, tips, rules, regulations.
and @sillypunk - I suppose not. This is not limited to Warren Ellis, though. I've genuinely no idea ...
Help me win at Expos, Whitechapel!
Pointers, tips, rules, regulations.
and @sillypunk - I suppose not. This is not limited to Warren Ellis, though. I've genuinely no idea what to do.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147935#Comment_1479352009-04-20T10:06:30-07:002009-04-20T10:10:26-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
Hee hee, its not that difficult. Really, you just wander around and look at all the shiny things.
my advice:
one: try not to spend your money on EVERYTHING. I recommend doing the rounds of all ...
my advice: one: try not to spend your money on EVERYTHING. I recommend doing the rounds of all the stalls and things and get a good idea of what is there. a lot of its just general crap that you could get online/comic shops so go for the things that you won't necessarily see again or stuff that you've promised yourself because then you feel like you've gotten stuff but not spent heaps of money. because you can. there is so much stuff there. last year it seemed like it was mostly merch and not so hot on the actual comic stalls sort of thing.
two: make sure you know who is where, when, and what they are doing so you aren't disappointed by missing out on something.
three: be polite! have lots of patience, there are going to be a fuckton of people there. i'm really not that good with crowds so i have to force myself to walk slow, don't get frustrated by everyone being in your way. keeps you in a better mood, you'll enjoy it more and not want to leave in five minutes. bring some water!
four: take pictures of all the fun cosplayers. most of them don't mind at all, and its hilarious. we were especially amused by the Dr. Horrible/Captain Hammer duos last year
five: i'm really shy so when actually talking to people i admire, so i'm generally in the vein of 'hello, i really like your work' etc. but you know, lots of them are very engaging and will have stuff to say. its just a conversation, be natural, have fun. maybe think of a question that you want to ask them.
six: get there early, very long line for when it opened last year. it moves relatively quick and i'm sure members of the 501st will be there to amuse you in their star wars gear. in combo with that, make sure you know where you are going and that the DLR is running/you know where the replacement busses are!]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147966#Comment_1479662009-04-20T12:54:56-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00DChttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4588
Bring comfort everything: shoes, clothes, backpack, ... Try to cut down on everything you bring with you to the expo. I got neck, shoudlers and back pains that lasted a few days carrying too much ...
I had the same problem with authors. After some years of akward mumbling, i've learned that being polite and make small talk while the author is signing is enough. If you really want to ask something, write it down. You may be too nervous to remember when you're in front of said person. If you have a rare/old/almost forgotten publication/something others don't have, bring it! The authors love it when you bring stuff they don't get to see much (me and a friend were blessed with 2 sketches of McKean because we were the only ones with the Mirrormask illustrated script-he was doing only one sketch per person due to a tight schedule). Pretty basic one, if you have lots of stuff from that author to sign and enough time, get some of them signed and then come back for more. It's bad for others in line and you don't piss off the author.
Have fun and try to meet new people:)
PS-How many babies do I have to sacrifice so that Warren goes to a comics festival outside US and UK??]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147978#Comment_1479782009-04-20T14:03:21-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00BrianKelletthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=234
Rather than shake hands, I will demand hugs and pout furiously if I don't get any.
I think we should all do this.
Then cry in front of him.
Rather than shake hands, I will demand hugs and pout furiously if I don't get any.
I think we should all do this.
Then cry in front of him.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147979#Comment_1479792009-04-20T14:09:45-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00BrianKelletthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=234
Oh, and about the location itself - if you aren't using public transport then it's best to park in the local residential streets rather than park in the official parking. Just... erm.... make sure ...
Loads of back roads off of Victoria Dock road and they are pretty well patrolled by armed police looking for mad terrorists planning on shooting down planes landing at City airport.
(Which is how they saved one attempted suicide by 'hosepipe into the car' the other year).]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=147989#Comment_1479892009-04-20T14:32:02-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Darkesthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4849
@DC- He's been known to travel to europe so no need to resort to infanticide.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=148084#Comment_1480842009-04-21T00:26:35-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00clairefunhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6099
No cliques if you aren't in costume. There *will* be a lot of teenagers running about in a very excited manner. No-one you should avoid, and as far as staying on their good books, try not to ...
Patience is the most important thing to have at the Expo, especially on a Saturday - Saturday is the biggest day for the cosplayers and there are MANY, some (like myself) just dressed a bit funny, but others with huge pretend weapons or some other awkwardly shaped costume. They walk slowly - if not for costume, then stopping to pose for photographs. and everyone will do this - you basically shuffle around a lot of the Expo. It's difficult to get to some of the stalls at times too - we tend to come back to a busy one later on.
If you get there early, you wait longer, but you get in earlier. Some of my friends get there 8 am, I generally get there at 10, 11, and often avoid most of the rush. Early bird tickets, either bought in advance or on the day, will get you into the place before normal ticket holders, though sometimes if they're running late setting up, there's not a huge difference. If you're desperate to see the stalls early that's your best chance but be quick, as once the hordes enter, there's LOTS of them.
As far as the stalls go, it depends what sort of shopper you are. We look at as much as we can and we always say we'll buy *something* as our souvenir - a manga, a dvd, a comic. You *can* get bargains, but if you're a savvy net shopper anyway, it might not be that amazing. I tend to find prices are a bit too high. It is more anime / sci-fi based than comic based but I think it's improving the ratio.
Not bringing stuff *is* a good idea, but equally, bringing your own food and drink is also a good idea. What we tend to do is park on site (it ranges from £8-£12 for the day) and bring a picnic, and about 10 bottles of drinks. It gets really hot and I need caffeine fairly quickly, but rather than carrying them, we just pop back to the car - easier and works out much cheaper. Bring as much money as you can bear to carry on you, too, as the cashpoint machines on site have huge queues and have been known to run out of cash.
Everyone in cosplay will be happy to stop and have their picture taken, that's part of the fun. It's nice to know that other people appreciate the hard work we've put in! They are a really friendly bunch (at least to non-cosplayers, heheh). Plus you'll have some mad stuff to show friends. You should also either post a link on the Expo forum, or tag it london expo on flickr (I speak as someone who has LOTS of photographs taken and never see them afterwards!).
The info desk will have programmes with a map inside and information on when any talks will be held, etc. Pick one up! Also, when you leave the expo hall, remember to get your hand stamped to show you've paid. One friend didn't notice the hand stampers by the exit and had already lost her ticket in the general debris, and had to pay twice...
Your feet WILL hurt. I'm dreading mine as I have to wear certain shoes for my cosplay that aren't that comfy at the best of times let alone walking for ages. If you can't find a spare seat, go out the front of the building, there's more benches, or even a patch of grass if you can squeeze in, and the cosplayers are usually doing something silly out there to entertain (cosplay chess, cosplay rave, cosplay conga, all sorts of silly).
Only rules are common sense stuff - no weapons drugs etc, you can smoke out the front, drinking policy is okay I think but there's a lot of people there so just nothing disturbing. Keep a close eye on your wallet - normal 'crowd safety' stuff. Arrange somewhere to meet up with friends if you lose them, and bear in mind that you can't always hear mobiles above the crowd noise.
Guests...some guests you have to 'book' first - pay money for a ticket and then hand the ticket in when you're in the queue. The 'popping-in' type guests aren't usually like that - Danny John-Jules was at the last one and you could just wander up and chat to him. (I told him we'd been watching him as Barrington recently and he rocked, he agreed completely and said Barrington was awesome...) They're just normal people and they're used to the attention, so don't worry about it. If you can think ofsomething cool to say, then go for it, if not, the standard 'I think you're smashing' will do. Much as I think I rock, I'll be there to meet Warren Ellis, he's not there to meet me :)
Hope this helps - and good luck. Feel free to come say hello if you see me - look up Sheila from Dungeons and Dragons, that's how I'll be dressed!]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=148100#Comment_1481002009-04-21T03:21:17-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
Thank you so very much, that's a massive help, Claire. And yes, i'll be sure to say hello if I see you, it'd be a pleaure to meet the woman who's likely saved me from disaster.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=148117#Comment_1481172009-04-21T05:33:35-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00cjstevenshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1610
I'm so happy you're attending a UK event. REPRAZENT BLOOD - REPRAZENT
Hopefully the copy of Laz: Final Cut that I ordered ages ago will arrive sometime soon..
I'm well excited, haven't been to ...
Hopefully the copy of Laz: Final Cut that I ordered ages ago will arrive sometime soon..
I'm well excited, haven't been to a convention for years, and Warren there, this is gonna be the start of a wicked summer.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=148469#Comment_1484692009-04-22T09:50:44-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Tony Leehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=12
You won't be allowed to stand there and blankly stare at Warren while he signs.
You WILL however be allowed to do that to Kieron Gillen, who'll also be there. He loves it.
Seriously.
You WILL however be allowed to do that to Kieron Gillen, who'll also be there. He loves it.
Seriously.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=148476#Comment_1484762009-04-22T10:07:08-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
Gillen's one of the few guests i'm attending for, so i'll be sure to consider it.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=148494#Comment_1484942009-04-22T10:57:03-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00BrianKelletthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=234
I think we need special 'Whitechapel' greetings so that they know we frequent this place.
For Warren I think the aformentioned hug and then crying in front of him would be suitable.
For anyone ...
For Warren I think the aformentioned hug and then crying in front of him would be suitable.
For anyone connected to Phonogram I think walking up to them and defending Kula Shaker's back catalogue would be apt.
(Yes, I am a blogger looking to get a few headlines by writing about being violently assaulted by a comic book writer)]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=148498#Comment_1484982009-04-22T11:12:15-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Greg SBB!http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=856
Contemplating buying Kula Shaker's back catalogue and forcing Gillen to sign it. I don't think he has mastery of the Arse Eels yet...
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=148613#Comment_1486132009-04-22T17:50:01-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
@Reynolds - wouldn't "I'm from the forum" do? "I'm from Whitechapel" might have you seem a bit stabby.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=148755#Comment_1487552009-04-23T10:19:34-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Kinsella5http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5995
Hopefully Warren you can make it out here to Seattle for the 2010 Emerald City Comic Con. It is a great show put on by some great people that are quite supportive of your works.
Fingers ...
Fingers crossed....]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=148758#Comment_1487582009-04-23T10:30:02-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Hopefully Warren you can make it out here to Seattle for the 2010 Emerald City Comic Con.
I haven't been invited, and am unlikely to have the time next year in any case. Sorry.
Hopefully Warren you can make it out here to Seattle for the 2010 Emerald City Comic Con.
I haven't been invited, and am unlikely to have the time next year in any case. Sorry.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149170#Comment_1491702009-04-25T03:50:36-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00dork in your eyehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6121
I was wondering, I'm part of a podcast that focuses on all things fun and dorky, and we wanted to know if there was any chance of getting an interview with you at/after/before the expo. basicly when ...
the web page is
www.dorkinyoureye.com]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149174#Comment_1491742009-04-25T04:41:54-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Very unlikely, sorry.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149386#Comment_1493862009-04-26T07:23:42-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Lazlo23http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1257
perhaps, in the future, you may be able to employ this type of technology to avoid traveling "across the pond" and having your hand crushed by 10,000 fists. Also, this would allow you to ...
this type of technology to avoid traveling "across the pond" and having your hand crushed by 10,000 fists. Also, this would allow you to chain smoke and engage in your regular scheduled debauchery all the while making a 'live via satellite" comic con appearance. you could probably do it from yer local pub. or not.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149447#Comment_1494472009-04-26T11:26:01-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
Gosh, I want to take Fell with me, but also my friend wants me to get Fell signed for her (as we are both going to Comic Con in San Diego and want to pester Ben Templesmith. I'm going to look like a ...
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149452#Comment_1494522009-04-26T11:43:28-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
i'm going to get a Tactical Defense Pen so i can just jab out the hearts of anyone who bugs me
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149454#Comment_1494542009-04-26T11:50:31-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
I am reconsidering my attendance as of that comment. It's not that I plan to annoy you, it's just that there's a massive chance I will. I'm shit at meeting people.
plan to annoy you, it's just that there's a massive chance I will. I'm shit at meeting people.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149549#Comment_1495492009-04-26T23:02:47-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00clairefunhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6099
Let's queue up together. When he tries to jab us both, we can split up and run in different directions. Double our chances.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149565#Comment_1495652009-04-27T01:14:39-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
Unless we mix up our rehearsals and run into one another. Then we'd be fucked.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149585#Comment_1495852009-04-27T03:53:25-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
Hi there,
Am new to this forum but not to Warren Ellis' work which I started reading x years ago whenever Transmetropolitan came out.
I'll be at the London Expo again in May and was delighted to ...
Am new to this forum but not to Warren Ellis' work which I started reading x years ago whenever Transmetropolitan came out. I'll be at the London Expo again in May and was delighted to read that the great man himself will be present to snarl at us. Does Warren or anyone know whether copies of Freakangels will be on sale there?
I was originally going to cosplay Slave Leia but now I think I may cosplay KK! (Don't anyone dare copy my idea!) Just a few weeks left to make it though. Hrm.
Anyway yes, I shall stop rambling and remind you of my question as to whether Freakangels will be on sale?]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149586#Comment_1495862009-04-27T03:57:48-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
I'm afraid the idea of cosplay KK has already been suggested.
Although, if I remember correctly, it depended on getting a hold of tights.
Although, if I remember correctly, it depended on getting a hold of tights.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149588#Comment_1495882009-04-27T03:59:18-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
Oh well, there may be more than one of us running around then! Tights should be the easy part of the costume. Though if you look at the drawings, she is wearing fish net stockings, not tights. I ...
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149590#Comment_1495902009-04-27T04:05:49-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
I know they're fishnet's, but for some reason I foresaw a horrible misunderstanding in which I said "vast quantities of fishnet" and got banned for being an accidental arsehole.
I ...
I would've thought the piping runnning around near her waist would be difficult.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149592#Comment_1495922009-04-27T04:10:37-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Does Warren or anyone know whether copies of Freakangels will be on sale there?
I won't be selling them, but Paul might.... PAUL! OI!
Does Warren or anyone know whether copies of Freakangels will be on sale there?
I won't be selling them, but Paul might.... PAUL! OI!]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149600#Comment_1496002009-04-27T04:53:23-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
That was possibly the most exciting moment of my day so far - Warren Ellis himself answering my post! Yes, I know I sound like a groupie. Then again, my day has so far consisted of getting up to go ...
Re: piping - I have an idea! *taps nose in an annoying fashion*]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149603#Comment_1496032009-04-27T05:20:15-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00clairefunhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6099
@Encephalo Ray Hmm, maybe he'd be too busy laughing at us to jab and we could (try again to) make a quick getaway? But thank you for making me spit tea at my monitor in an unladylike fashion.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149611#Comment_1496112009-04-27T05:50:50-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
UrbanAngel, get ye to the Introduce Yourself thread.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149875#Comment_1498752009-04-28T01:13:32-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Paul Duffieldhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6
*pops up from behind a wall*
Umm.. yeah, FA Vol 2 will be available from one of the retailers there, although I'm not certain of the details, and I won't be selling them personally (I don't have a ...
Umm.. yeah, FA Vol 2 will be available from one of the retailers there, although I'm not certain of the details, and I won't be selling them personally (I don't have a table this year) I think I'll be doing a specific FreakAngels signing at some point at said retailers though. I'll update with details once more is known!]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=149876#Comment_1498762009-04-28T01:23:42-07:002009-04-30T03:24:17-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
Thanks for answering, am looking forward to it!
Edit: Have now purchased Freakangels Volume 1 for signing :o) It cost £14.99 from Forbidden Planet which seems like a bit of a rip off considering ...
Edit: Have now purchased Freakangels Volume 1 for signing :o) It cost £14.99 from Forbidden Planet which seems like a bit of a rip off considering the $ price but nevermind. How much will Vol 2 be on sale for?]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=150967#Comment_1509672009-05-01T13:44:10-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00emsiehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=55
Hopefully the lovely 'They Walk Among Us' will have lots of shiny copies of Freakangels one and two in stock, along with other Ellis goodies...and some non-Ellis goodies too for that matter. It's ...
UrbanAngel, I paid over £20 for my hardback....and Paul was stood right there with me. Meanie XD *hugs paul* I'm joking, I'm joking!
"I think we need special 'Whitechapel' greetings so that they know we frequent this place." - I hate to think......]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=150968#Comment_1509682009-05-01T13:46:19-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
I never even got comps.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=151013#Comment_1510132009-05-01T17:25:50-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
My copy was just a paperback, hence the price difference. Hopefully you guys will get a bigger cut from the sales at Expo like bands do when they sell their CDs at their own gigs. Cutting out the ...
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=151121#Comment_1511212009-05-02T04:11:22-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00halcyondayhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2864
I have something on during most of the day, alas (and also an unfortunate twitchy eye/reflexive stabby stabby reaction when faced with Huge Crowds of Slavering Fen - thanks sci-fi conventions!) but I ...
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=151150#Comment_1511502009-05-02T09:29:21-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Eddie Currenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3095
@warrenellis
You own most of William's organs, don't you? You'd think he'd naturally think comp... /mythology joke
@UrbanAngel
From Paul's comments:
Umm.. yeah, FA Vol 2 will be available ...
You own most of William's organs, don't you? You'd think he'd naturally think comp... /mythology joke
@UrbanAngel From Paul's comments:
Umm.. yeah, FA Vol 2 will be available from one of the retailers there, although I'm not certain of the details, and I won't be selling them personally (I don't have a table this year)
Still got a middleman.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=151156#Comment_1511562009-05-02T10:00:32-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00steaming badgerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5660
I was wondering, is there any advised etiquette for this sort of thing? I don't usually (and by usually I mean ever) go around 'glomping' people so I should be okay on that front- but are there any ...
I'm starting to think I might not have time to sort out a KK costume. I was planning on making it with as little money as possible but time might be an issue now. I have an art exam coming up as well as another exam the day before the expo. We shall see.
@UrbanAngel- got mine from Amazon for about £13.50, not always in stock though which can be an issue with them.
wow, I'm suddenly tipsy on gin. It caught me by surprise.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=151159#Comment_1511592009-05-02T10:05:28-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
I'm sure young Duffield won't mind the occasional glomping.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=151171#Comment_1511712009-05-02T11:35:52-07:002009-05-02T11:36:37-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
Hey Steaming Badger - I'm working on a KK costume as we speak! you should do it :o) It is taking a fair bit of time though as starting from scratch on the skirt and I don't have a sewing machine. ...
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=151353#Comment_1513532009-05-03T07:13:52-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00emsiehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=55
"I'm sure young Duffield won't mind the occasional glomping. "
I spy the hidden text there ;)
I spy the hidden text there ;)]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=151623#Comment_1516232009-05-04T17:01:52-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00odarablehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3614
London seems a bit far to go just to throw cupcakes at Warren and pull his beard a little. I will have to wait until he comes back to Norway.
In 2019.
I hope you all have fun at your fabulous ...
In 2019.
I hope you all have fun at your fabulous geeky convention!]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=151644#Comment_1516442009-05-04T18:36:18-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Oh, I like to think I'll be back in Norway before then.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=151725#Comment_1517252009-05-05T04:31:00-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00helloMullerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=560
I might swing by to say hello if I don't forget/have the time.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=152312#Comment_1523122009-05-07T10:39:21-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
mmm...will any of the poor souls at MCM want feeding? i could bring foodstuffs. like cupcakes. mmm....cupcakes.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=152313#Comment_1523132009-05-07T10:45:10-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Jesshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1922
Some of you should bring Ellis Something-to-Drink. I highly suspect he's going to need it. :)
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=152316#Comment_1523162009-05-07T10:52:22-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
i'm fairly sure if i had the money to buy whiskey that warren ellis would like, i'd be selfish and drink it myself
sorry mr. ellis.
sorry mr. ellis.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=152653#Comment_1526532009-05-08T12:51:24-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
Flights booked. departing on the friday, half 6.
Still to do: buy a ticket for the expo itself, figure out how im traversing the three miles between my uncles and the venue without a car.
Still to do: buy a ticket for the expo itself, figure out how im traversing the three miles between my uncles and the venue without a car.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=152663#Comment_1526632009-05-08T14:17:25-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
which tube/area are you coming from?
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=152667#Comment_1526672009-05-08T14:59:28-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00halcyondayhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2864
@Encephalo Ray - tfl.gov.uk - you can run a journey planner from there - if you're staying three miles from the expo, there is bound to be a bus!
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=152677#Comment_1526772009-05-08T16:27:25-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00BrianKelletthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=234
Should we start arranging a Whitechapel drunken meeting before the expo? Something hopefully ending up in a load of drunken Ellis fans puking on the clean white steps of the Excel centre just before ...
Or is that just me?]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=152729#Comment_1527292009-05-09T01:21:44-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
Leopold road or something. It's shit far from the Excel centre.
@Reynolds - I was thinking the same thing, a drink up is essential.
@Reynolds - I was thinking the same thing, a drink up is essential.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=152776#Comment_1527762009-05-09T11:37:50-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
There are a few pubs right by the Excel, though they may be pretty full. There are a couple more near Canning town which might be a good option as its on the jubilee line and only two stops on the ...
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=152894#Comment_1528942009-05-09T23:47:00-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00clairefunhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6099
The DLR is doing something ridiculous that day and may not be running to Canning Town, and maybe not Excel either, so please don't rely on that :)
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=152908#Comment_1529082009-05-10T01:42:32-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
ha ha, you are right. but the Jubilee is running from London Bridge to Stratford (but not Stanmore to Waterloo) so people can always hop the rail replacement or just walk from Canning town.
also ...
also for once the district/circle are running so there are ways around.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=153038#Comment_1530382009-05-10T16:47:35-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00BrianKelletthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=234
Well, I can tell you which pubs have had murders in them, and to avoid them (these are not your cheery, cheeky chappy sort of murder pubs, these are where you will get your head kicked in for being a ...
Actually, come to think of it, there isn't a single pub in Canning town that I would be caught dead drinking in...]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=154269#Comment_1542692009-05-13T07:47:20-07:002009-05-13T07:49:12-07:00Mad_Man_Moonhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2218
I used to live on the Isle of Dogs, nothing around that way is worth it barring the gastropub on the island called 'the gun', which is expensive, but lovely. Also nice is the Memsaheb restaurant, a ...
the gun', which is expensive, but lovely. Also nice is the Memsaheb restaurant, a favourite of wosserface TV Cook/Norwich City chairwoman. Instead, catch a bus/cab/FEET to Greenwich and sample any number of lovely places (The Yacht, Richard I, Plume of Feathers). As you can see, I prefer places which are less big and boisterous, and more smaller, homely, or just good. The Yacht overlooks the Thames (and has good fish and chips), Richard I can has Youngs, and the Plume is just a nice little pub.
My favourite hidey hole was Olivier's. I don't have a firm link, but it's an underground "Jazz Bar". Don't take that to heart, I've heard various passable indie musics in there, and it's all lovely. Plus it is underground, so even if it isn't remotely Parisian, it somehow feels like it, to me. The landlord, or the guy that runs it, Oliver ... he also seems like a good one ... despite hearing him grumble about foreigners whilst smoking outside. Mind you, that may have been irony, I think that he's not from around those parts. Anyway, he sports a great tache, which is reason enough to like anyone, right? It's not unlike mine in my profile picture, only it's:
not worn by a total prick
bigger
white
Anyway, it's under The Spread Eagle on the lower town-side corner of the park. Map/G-Map.
If you see Oliver/Olivier, don't say I sent you ... because he has no idea who I am.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=154682#Comment_1546822009-05-14T11:58:47-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
if its at all nice on the weekend, Greenwich will be full of people and all pubs will be full. also not so hot on the DLR that weekend so it'd have to be bus.
the gun is lovely but really, the ...
the gun is lovely but really, the Isle is fuck off out of the way for everyone and should really think of a meet up somewhere on the jubilee line, which is limiting.
the isle really isn't that bad! my local is The George right by Crossharbour (the other, is funny enough, the gun). its sprawling an has a lovely beer garden but again, out of the way. there certainly are some chav bars but its a pretty decent area with some nice pubs.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=154701#Comment_1547012009-05-14T14:22:39-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00icelandbobhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5250
@ Sillypunk
I know that bar very well! And its VERY Near the DLR
If you guys are looking for Isles of Dogs/East London i recommend the following
The Nelson - Good for food and the service is ...
I know that bar very well! And its VERY Near the DLR
If you guys are looking for Isles of Dogs/East London i recommend the following
The Nelson - Good for food and the service is friendly The 5 bells aka 5B Urban bar - A personal favourite of mine, about 5 mins walks from Westferry DLR. Ask for mark the lovely american barman Mark. The north Pole A great little place eight next to Canary wharf and is very much like a traditional east end boozer.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=154705#Comment_1547052009-05-14T14:42:59-07:002009-05-14T14:52:20-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
Right then, advice is needed. I'm a twat, therefore need specifics as to the location of this Expo. It's the building, right?
I don't want to turn up at an entirely different location. The comic's ...
I don't want to turn up at an entirely different location. The comic's village is within the Expo building, yeah? And all will be well signposted? In case you hadn't guessed, it's my first time doing this.
EDIT: Are plans in motion for a WC Drink-Up after the event? I think I have a steampunk ball to attend later in the night, but evening drinks would be welcomed. And a WC greeting must be established.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=154834#Comment_1548342009-05-15T01:25:07-07:002009-05-15T01:27:02-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
The Expo takes place in the ExCel which is a convention centre. The hall is signposted (last year it was the first hall to the left..) and everything takes place within that huge hall. The different ...
There were complaints last time as some kind of Islamic convention took place on the same day and apart from the whole place being way too crowded, many Expo goers felt uncomfortable being stared at and some were even criticised for the costumes they were wearing.
The DLR station should be Custom House, however the station is closed during the Expo. There is a forum on Expo's website and the admin have written the following statement: 'Due to work on the DLR with upgrades for the Olympics Custom House DLR will not be open. Getting to Excel on Saturday is actually easier, you get the Canning Town and there are FREE shuttles for the half mile to Excel. Shuttles drop you directly out side the building.'
Of course, you can always double-check on Google Maps as to its exact geographical location.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=154835#Comment_1548352009-05-15T01:29:34-07:002009-05-15T01:30:25-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
And because I'm in a nice mood: ...
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Custom+House,+excel+Exhibition+Centre&sll=51.508742,0.027831&sspn=0.00633,0.013733&ie=UTF8&ll=51.511387,0.016994&spn=0.01266,0.027466&z=15]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=154851#Comment_1548512009-05-15T03:10:56-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00emsiehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=55
UrbanAngel has it spot on. The 'villages' are just names for sections of the hall. The Comic Village will be towards the back left corner of the hall when you enter and comprises the artists alley, ...
The expo hall will be well signed once you get into the excel centre.
A note on the Islamic convention last time that shouldn't have amused us as much as it did: It was a convention for the pursuit of peace...right next door to a mahusive geek event. Fine and dandy. We're all about the peace and love in geek-land. On the saturday night there was a 'stabbing'....in the Islamic convention. Nothing major, but some one had a knife or something. On the sunday - there were metal detectors and huge security setups at the main doors....but only for the Islamic event. So you had a surreal scene where nice, gentle looking men and women in robes were being frisked for weapons, and crazy kids with huge fuck-off cosplay weapons were walking right past. Very odd.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=154928#Comment_1549282009-05-15T07:07:40-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sneak046http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4574
@icenlandbob - The Nelson used to be my sister's local when she lived on the Isle of Dogs - & it was always a fun & lively place, esp. on the day of a Millwall v West Ham derby...
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155056#Comment_1550562009-05-15T12:59:36-07:002009-05-15T13:03:57-07:00clairefunhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6099
The Excel people did promise us Expo-ers that they wouldn't ever put the two (the Expo and the Global Peace and Love Islamic thing) together again, though. (A lot of us made complaints, after some ...
Even without that, it'll still be crowded. :) Always is.
ETA Mr Ray, drop me a mail at my user name (as in, clairefun, I mean) @ gmail.com and I'll send you my mobile number. If you get lost or confuzzled at Expo, text me or whatever and I'll come save you. I'm the ripe old age of 32 now (as of last Tuesday) so obviously entirely sensible and reliable (heh). Either way, I do at least know my way around that there Expo.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155568#Comment_1555682009-05-17T14:22:49-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
This is now less than a week away. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155590#Comment_1555902009-05-17T15:38:23-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00BrianKelletthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=234
@warrenellis Oh stop your moaning - you always ask for nurses... Well I'll be there.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155699#Comment_1556992009-05-18T01:34:21-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
@warrenellis - That reminds me, after booking my flights and preparing everything else, i've now to buy a ticket for the expo itself. Why I left it this late, I do not know.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155710#Comment_1557102009-05-18T03:11:49-07:002009-05-18T03:12:39-07:00rjphillipshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5132
wish i could come but ive got to go to my brothers wedding on saturday which makes going to the expo on the sunday redundant [ unless ellis can be tempted to be there for one more day - ...
the bummer is that friday is my birthday [34 for those slightly curious] and a trip to get a signed copy of the GNs would have been a brilliant pressie - hell if i could find any i could have brought some chocolate chikinnz as a pressie. as it is it probubly be manchester for the day for me [mmmm wagamama's [drools]]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155714#Comment_1557142009-05-18T04:05:18-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00CatFanghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2724
Won't be able to make it now as we have a "family thing" come up.
Boo.
Boo.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155719#Comment_1557192009-05-18T04:17:06-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
Crap. Have not finished any part of the costume yet!
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155720#Comment_1557202009-05-18T04:21:14-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
unless ellis can be tempted to be there for one more day - PLLLLEEEEAAASSSEEE??
Nope, sorry.
unless ellis can be tempted to be there for one more day - PLLLLEEEEAAASSSEEE??
Nope, sorry.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155897#Comment_1558972009-05-18T11:53:19-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
Advance ticket sales finished on the 13th - I need to ring up the info line -.-
Otherwise, it's looking good.
@warrenellis - I'm not familiar with etiquette, so i'd better ask you directly; How ...
Otherwise, it's looking good.
@warrenellis - I'm not familiar with etiquette, so i'd better ask you directly; How many items would you feel comfortable signing. I can't decide between Crooked Little Vein, Orbiter or Desolation Jones.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155909#Comment_1559092009-05-18T12:34:41-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Good point, I need to talk to Em or the Swedish girl about item limits... probably five items at a go.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155926#Comment_1559262009-05-18T13:05:36-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00BurningHammer!http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6543
Will you be charging for the signings at the expo?
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155928#Comment_1559282009-05-18T13:07:55-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
Images of a shop checkout, there.
I'll only come bearing 3, I think. Thanks for clarifying.
I'll only come bearing 3, I think. Thanks for clarifying.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155931#Comment_1559312009-05-18T13:11:13-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
Will you be charging for the signings at the expo?
Don't be daft.
Will you be charging for the signings at the expo?
Don't be daft.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=155942#Comment_1559422009-05-18T13:26:00-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00BurningHammer!http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6543
That's a relief, I've seen some people charging 15 quid a pop for autographs, mind you they weren't in the comic village.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156168#Comment_1561682009-05-19T04:23:29-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
how is this happening this weekend?
and sam raimi is going to be at FP on sunday. what a strange weekend.
and sam raimi is going to be at FP on sunday. what a strange weekend.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156176#Comment_1561762009-05-19T04:49:42-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
@sillypunk - what do you mean "How is this happening this weekend?" ?
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156181#Comment_1561812009-05-19T05:09:09-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
it has snuck up on me!
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156184#Comment_1561842009-05-19T05:20:10-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
You had me checking my dates there, I thought i'd gotten them wrong!
Yeah, i'm suprisingly well prepared for this.
Yeah, i'm suprisingly well prepared for this.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156188#Comment_1561882009-05-19T05:28:19-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
well, i have the luxury of not having to be prepared as I can just roll out of bed and still get there in about 1/2 an hour :p
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156335#Comment_1563352009-05-19T13:10:02-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
I mighta missed this but what time roughly do you plan on arriving, Mr Ellis? I am going to Brighton that afternoon and am about to book train tickets for aorund 4.30pm from Victoria..
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156340#Comment_1563402009-05-19T13:32:36-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
I imagine I'll slouch in around noon, 1pm...
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156664#Comment_1566642009-05-20T03:39:15-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Maculahttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6568
Trying to get a Miki costume together, and need to know...
Will there be Freakangels T-shirts available to buy at the event? or do I need to go try make one beforehand?
Thankyou
Will there be Freakangels T-shirts available to buy at the event? or do I need to go try make one beforehand?
Thankyou]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156670#Comment_1566702009-05-20T04:08:42-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
I'm not selling anything. Dunno about Paul.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156678#Comment_1566782009-05-20T04:34:46-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
The London Expo website only mentions that the FA volume will be available (as Paul said here as well that the distributor will be selling it). He didn't mention them selling any other merch.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156687#Comment_1566872009-05-20T05:10:44-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00emsiehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=55
Hey all ^_^
OMG it's so close, AAAAAAAARGH!
I think if Warren's happy to go up to a max of five items per person, that's spot on. 2 or 3 is probably ideal. I think I'm going to root for Crooked ...
OMG it's so close, AAAAAAAARGH!
I think if Warren's happy to go up to a max of five items per person, that's spot on. 2 or 3 is probably ideal. I think I'm going to root for Crooked Little Vein, as it holds fond memories for me as well as being awesome.
Re getting hold of FreakAngels, there may well be other dealers around, but I can say for sure that comic retail superstars They Walk Among Us (as featured in Red Dwarf! haha) will have a shiny stand on the left hand side of the Comic Village as you enter the section- and they are apparently stocked and loaded for the show, including FreakAngels. ^__^ I can't speak for merchandise I'm afraid...]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156749#Comment_1567492009-05-20T08:27:17-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00davidthomashttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4317
Has anybody else had difficulty with receiving the tickets, or has my chain of internet, expo staff and the post office had the only weak link?
I bought 3 early entry tickets as soon as they went ...
I bought 3 early entry tickets as soon as they went on sale and the order status has been 'processed' for a while now. Got a bit worried last friday when no tickets had arrived so got in touch with the expo. Was told to wait until wednesday to see if they arrived and 'ta-da!' no tickets (and the phone line has closed for the evening)
currently in 'twitchy bumhole' status.........]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156762#Comment_1567622009-05-20T09:23:40-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00vrbtmhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2192
Allo, all.
I'm in England until Monday, and MCM is on our schedule. I'm a bit bummed out that Warren is speaking only a few days later-- once I've gone. Oh well.
We're in St. Johns Wood, so I ...
I'm in England until Monday, and MCM is on our schedule. I'm a bit bummed out that Warren is speaking only a few days later-- once I've gone. Oh well.
We're in St. Johns Wood, so I expect the trip there should be painless. About 40 minutes on Jubilee, right?
I see a bunch of folks mentioning good pubs in the area: the Urban and whatever. Can anyone critique or redirect that advice?
Anyway, I plan on being there with my girlfriend (whom I've converted into one of Warren's Holy Slut Army using CLV). We'll get some junk signed and say hello to the old man, and peruse the wares. Any shared wisdom on other goings-on would be much appreciated.
We will not be dressing up. No.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156818#Comment_1568182009-05-20T12:26:54-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
I also bought my tickets when they first came on sale and received them maybe 3 weeks ago...
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156853#Comment_1568532009-05-20T14:44:32-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
I've yet to buy tickets. Have to buy them on the day.
Which is hurtling towards us at an alarming rate, might I add.
Which is hurtling towards us at an alarming rate, might I add.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156991#Comment_1569912009-05-21T00:55:00-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
Be prepared for very long queues in that case. Get there before the doors open for the general public (11am) to try and get to the front of the queue. At least it's interesting looking at everyone's ...
Just to repeat the fact to everyone that Custom House will be closed. Here are the travel arrangements they advise for the Saturday:
Visitors are strongly advised to use the Jubilee from London Bridge to Canning Town. Alight at Canning Town to transfer to regular and direct shuttle bus services to the main west entrance of ExCeL. This journey will take approximately 4-5 minutes. Buses will depart from bays B and D of Canning Town bus station. This direct shuttle service will operate to and from ExCeL between 0700-1900.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156994#Comment_1569942009-05-21T01:17:50-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
Scheisse.. just learnt that the Overground to Stratford won't be running either on Saturday :( It's going to take me an hour to get there!
"LONDON OVERGROUND, RICHMOND - STRATFORD LINE: On ...
"LONDON OVERGROUND, RICHMOND - STRATFORD LINE: On Saturday 23 May, suspended between Dalston Kingsland and Stratford due to planned engineering works. Replacement buses operate."]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=156995#Comment_1569952009-05-21T01:30:56-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00icelandbobhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5250
Guys i would definitely follow UrbanAngel´s advice re: travel via Canning town. God that area of london is a total bitch to travel through on the weekend when the DLR and parts of the Jubilee line ...
M luck and good wishes to all those who manage to make it....]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157039#Comment_1570392009-05-21T04:24:21-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
@ vrbtm - need to find a new route, dude. Jubilee is only running from London Bridge.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157043#Comment_1570432009-05-21T04:43:38-07:002009-05-21T04:46:10-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
I didn't realise that, thanks Sillypunk! this is getting ridiculous..
Here's an overview of what's happening (or not) this weekend with the Tube and other ...
Here's an overview of what's happening (or not) this weekend with the Tube and other networks:
The following tube lines are partially closed: District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Northern, Victoria, Waterloo & City.
The following stations are closed completely: Balham, Goodge Street, Hatton Cross, Tooting Broadway, Wood Green Station.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157046#Comment_1570462009-05-21T04:54:28-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
For fuck's sake. I need a new route, I think.
Thanks @UrbanAngel and @Sillypunk - I'd've been lost without you two!
Thanks @UrbanAngel and @Sillypunk - I'd've been lost without you two!]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157047#Comment_1570472009-05-21T04:58:02-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
Vrbtm - check out www.tfl.gov.uk and use the Journey Planner - from St. John's Wood the quickest route is 55 mins and that is by bus and 2 diff tubes to Canning Town via Stratford!
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157083#Comment_1570832009-05-21T07:01:52-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
What's the status on a post-Expo Saturday drink up?
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157267#Comment_1572672009-05-21T16:54:10-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00vrbtmhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2192
Thanks for the heads up. Sucks that I gotta find alternate route.
I've gotten a lot of inside dirt on goings-on with the tube lately, but I don't think I can share here.
Someone please do take ...
I've gotten a lot of inside dirt on goings-on with the tube lately, but I don't think I can share here.
Someone please do take the initiative and pick a pub!]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157268#Comment_1572682009-05-21T16:58:32-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00MarshallQuicksandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5306
I'm not from London, otherwise I would.
Someone!? Anyone?!
Someone!? Anyone?!]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157426#Comment_1574262009-05-22T03:36:16-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
I'll be going off to Brighton afterwards to visit some friends so won't be around, sorry!
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157506#Comment_1575062009-05-22T09:02:15-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
There is a lovely pub in Stratford called the King Edward VII (you go through the mall and its on the other side of the road to the left). However, I don't know if I'll be there so I don't wanna ...
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157565#Comment_1575652009-05-22T14:21:08-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00FilmFanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4718
This is me.
Assuming I get there, I'll look somewhat like this. Hours away now, looking forward to seeing people, better get some sleep.
Assuming I get there, I'll look somewhat like this. Hours away now, looking forward to seeing people, better get some sleep.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157574#Comment_1575742009-05-22T14:46:04-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
this is me, i will most likely be wearing my hat.
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Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157599#Comment_1575992009-05-22T16:04:16-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00davidthomashttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4317
My god, is it really on today?
My god, how do I choose the books for signing?
My god, how early will I have to leave to get there?
My god, should I pack a lunch, or at least a hip ...
My god, how do I choose the books for signing?
My god, how early will I have to leave to get there?
My god, should I pack a lunch, or at least a hip flask?
My god, is it nearly 1am?
My god, should I wear a blue rose so fellow Whitchapelers can identify me?
Actually, fuck the rose, lunch and alarm clock; I'm drinking the whiskey and powering through the night. Identify me by my maniacal twitching. Sweet dreams.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157724#Comment_1577242009-05-23T07:25:19-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00vrbtmhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2192
Fuck.
So I didn't go. Girlfriend's family booked plans otherwise, and I wasn't able to secret myself away given transportationapocalypse today.
I was really excited to meet you all and shake ...
So I didn't go. Girlfriend's family booked plans otherwise, and I wasn't able to secret myself away given transportationapocalypse today.
I was really excited to meet you all and shake W's hand and then make him sign 483,723 books-- mostly duplicate copies of _The Soul Sword_ story from Excalibur.
Fuck.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157733#Comment_1577332009-05-23T08:54:32-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00sillypunkhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5960
Hallo!
there were lots of people. i am glad to be home.
there were lots of people. i am glad to be home.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157741#Comment_1577412009-05-23T09:50:46-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00FilmFanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4718
Hello Sillypunk!
My god there were lots of people, I think I saw you there, did you see me?
I got lots signed but didn't say much, like, to anyone.
If Mr Duffield wants to know who kept ...
My god there were lots of people, I think I saw you there, did you see me?
I got lots signed but didn't say much, like, to anyone.
If Mr Duffield wants to know who kept smiling and nodding at him during the webcomics panel, it might have been me. I had a blue jacket and a black backpack on and stood at the back near someone who is probably on here but I didn't talk to. She was wearing a black t-shirt with the logo stencilled on - one of the cosplayers methinks.
I bought lots too, about as much moneywise as the travel cost. There goes the summer!
I took phone pictures, but not of anything interesting. Sky TV were there, anyone see if they broadcast the footage?
Thanks to 'Phonogram' artist Jamie McKelvie for signing their first book for me, and for being there so I could buy it from him. Thanks for being kind when I probably looked like a rabbit in headlights - too many anime/manga cosplayers in one place for me!
Phew! I'd do it again though, just not too soon.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157754#Comment_1577542009-05-23T10:52:53-07:002009-05-23T10:55:37-07:00Greg SBB!http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=856
I was greatly amused to find Tony Curtis in the same room as Warren Ellis. Also amused to find Ellis replaced by a thoroughly lovely and generally non-stabby Southern English gentleman. I hope the ...
The non-Ellis highlight for me was Nick Abadzis doing a lovely sketch and dedication in my newly purchased copy of Laika. The worst bit for me was feeling like an inadvertent comics stalker by apparently continually bumping into people who may (or may not) have been Marc Ellerby, Marc Ellerby's girlfriend (the perils of reading other people's autobiographical minicomics) and Emma Veicelli (who's Much Ado manga I picked up and can't wait to read). Also, not feeling flush enough to pick up some of McKelvie's pages from Phonogram 2.0 - damn you, sensible spending limits.
Had a quick peek into the pub opposite before leaving but didn't see anyone conspicuous.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157772#Comment_1577722009-05-23T13:13:37-07:002009-05-23T13:15:06-07:00Greg SBB!http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=856
Stalin arrives, blurrily.
Internet Jesus (with ponytail)
Paul Duffield (far right) and Marc Ellerby (second from left) on webcomics panel
Stalin arrives, blurrily.
Internet Jesus (with ponytail)
Paul Duffield (far right) and Marc Ellerby (second from left) on webcomics panel]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157777#Comment_1577772009-05-23T13:36:04-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00BurningHammer!http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6543
well that was a lovely day.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157782#Comment_1577822009-05-23T14:00:49-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00chris ghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1829
whiskey glass and red bull, that's how it's done :)
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157787#Comment_1577872009-05-23T14:37:53-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00BrianKelletthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=234
@Greg SBB! Second photograph down, the chap with the green strap across his shoulder is me - looking incredibly fat.
Bastard.
Wandering around the Expo for an hour or two makes me realise at ...
Bastard.
Wandering around the Expo for an hour or two makes me realise at least one reason why the esteemed Mr. Ellis doesn't go to many of these things.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157811#Comment_1578112009-05-23T16:08:35-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00Stotohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=757
*Wretch* Warren, you bastard. I think I have acute alcohol poisoning.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157823#Comment_1578232009-05-23T16:45:22-07:002009-05-23T16:48:07-07:00davidthomashttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4317
Warren Ellis: complete signing session gent.
Forward 9 hrs. warren advocating liver damage. I am fighting the booze sickness.
Stoto: Complete nervous wreck meeting warren.
Forward 9hrs. ...
Warren Ellis: complete signing session gent. Forward 9 hrs. warren advocating liver damage. I am fighting the booze sickness.
Stoto: Complete nervous wreck meeting warren. Forward 9hrs. Drunk and calling Warren a bastard.
If the angel of Benfleet is really looking over us, thank you for waking us before we ended up asleep in a train shed in Shoebury. If only more women approached drunk, sleeping men on trains.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157827#Comment_1578272009-05-23T17:01:43-07:002009-05-24T00:26:05-07:00davidthomashttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4317
Expo images
"I used to just write comics about my penis." Marc Ellerby on web comics panel. Perfectly judged comments as ever Marc.
prepubescent girls in cosplay, dancing, ...
"I used to just write comics about my penis." Marc Ellerby on web comics panel. Perfectly judged comments as ever Marc.
prepubescent girls in cosplay, dancing, with hug me signs. Anyone else with worried faces?
Peter rabbit.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157829#Comment_1578292009-05-23T17:05:04-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00chris ghttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1829
@Dth - watch out, he's firing up teh DEATH EYES!
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157837#Comment_1578372009-05-23T17:37:24-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00vrbtmhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2192
Aww, I'm so jealous of you guys. I got lit up in Camden with my girlfriend's family, but my heart was with the cosplayers harassing Ellis and groping McKelvie.
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157907#Comment_1579072009-05-23T23:22:14-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00jimchudhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6076
well that was fun :)
pleasure to meet Paul and W. and wow what a nice guy Paul is... thanks for answering my questions after the panel.
all in all a great day :) was nice to have met a few of you ...
pleasure to meet Paul and W. and wow what a nice guy Paul is... thanks for answering my questions after the panel. all in all a great day :) was nice to have met a few of you especially UrbanAngel who was lovely.
sooo i'm guessing the next one is in october now :)]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=157978#Comment_1579782009-05-24T06:08:43-07:002009-05-25T14:48:31-07:00steaming badgerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5660
Managed to cobble together a vague KK outfit
Should have probably had more sleep Friday night before attempting these photos, greatly pleased with my signed copy of FA vol.1 though!
Also have ...
Should have probably had more sleep Friday night before attempting these photos, greatly pleased with my signed copy of FA vol.1 though! Also have a photo with UrbanAngel which I'll put up as soon as my friend sends me the photos. @FilmFan- hello again. Must have been me! I didn't dare sit down at the talk because I thought it unlikely to find the strength to get back up again. Last thing, why does KK have tubing? I was getting quite a few unimaginative ideas from vendors, I hope they're not right...]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=158049#Comment_1580492009-05-24T11:46:40-07:002009-05-24T11:50:21-07:00Paul Duffieldhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6
Just got home from the con, I had a great time. I'm currently drowning in comics and merchandise that me and my girlfriend Kate bought :D
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to get something signed or ...
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to get something signed or have a chat, and thanks especially to the cosplayers! ^_^ steaming badger, you looked fantastic, as did Urban Angel and there was a great Miki cosplay around as well as the Jack I met before the panel. I'd love it if you guys could post more pictures up!
Re: the tubing, my secret little idea was that it's a liquid cooling system that KK built for her corset. Occasionally you see a glimpse of a fan unit at the back of the corset into which the tubing goes, via which the water runs through the pinstripes in order to carry heat away from the body :D
EDIT: I just noticed one of the photos gets Al Davison and Warren in the same shot!]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=158074#Comment_1580742009-05-24T13:45:35-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00cjstevenshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1610
That was a great day, thanks for turning up Warren.
I have to say I thought it was so funny when you arrived at the table, took off your jacket, then put out a large bottle of Oban, what I think was ...
I have to say I thought it was so funny when you arrived at the table, took off your jacket, then put out a large bottle of Oban, what I think was an Ipod dock and got your can or Red Bull ready. We were sitting on the floor after having a quick beer and a spliff in the lovely summer weather, not expecting you to be there till 2ish, so you turned round and said:
"Right come on get up you lazy bastards, lets fucking get this over with!"
I was laughing about that all day. Legend.
Hope everyone had a great day, I certainly did.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=158170#Comment_1581702009-05-24T18:09:35-07:002009-05-24T18:10:22-07:00fod_xphttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6499
Looks fantastic Steaming Badger! Love the tubing! ^_^
@ Paul- That's reminds me of the Stilsuits from Dune. Heh.
@ Paul- That's reminds me of the Stilsuits from Dune. Heh.]]>
Warren Ellis At London MCM Comics Expohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5615&Focus=158309#Comment_1583092009-05-25T10:57:00-07:002013-05-21T04:29:29-07:00UrbanAngelhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6129
Look here for photos and waffle!
http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5928&page=2#Comment_158307
http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=5928&page=2#Comment_158307]]>
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