Best Writer/Artist 2007

Matt Wagner

4 words for you: Grendel Behold the Devil. I loves me some Grendel!

Best Series 2007

Immortal Iron Fist

I've absolutely loved this series from the first issue. It brings Iron Fist into historical perspective, and makes what used to be one man into an entire mythos. Starting a few months ago, Iron Fist became caught up in a martial arts tournament to determine his host city's dominance compared to the other 6 mystical cities. And in the middle of all this, he's having to stop Hydra from destroying K'un L'un as well. Very well written, excellent art, I just can't say enough good stuff about this series. Go out and buy it!

Best Story 2007

There were some great story arcs this year, but I'm going to have to give the nod to:

The Sinestro Corps War

This story was stretched over Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps, with some specials thrown in as well. It was exciting to see the massive space battle between opposing groups, along with the smaller, character defining moments. They're also leading into another big story, with even more Ring Corps getting involved, so this is something to keep an eye on.

Best Publisher 2007

Welcome to my 1st Annual Comics Awards! My apologies to Comic Book Resources, considering I stole most of their categories...
So, without further ado, my publisher of the year is:

Marvel Comics
Marvel had some major, universe changing this year. And, unlike some other publishers, it happened in continuity! The comics are actually having to react to this new status quo! Of course, I'm talking about Civil War, but there were other changes as well. Annihilation and Annihilation Conquest brought some forgotten heroes to the forefront and changed how life outside the planet Earth operates, decimating the Skrull and Kree races. The discovery of the 3rd Summers brother, Vulcan, is having ramifications in the Shi'ar galaxy. There were some major blunders and delays, but all in all, a great year for Marvel.

Wizard World Pics Part 2

Joe Benitez - Penciler for comics Weapon Zero, and the Darkness.

J. Scott Campbell - Penciler for Wildsiderz, Danger Girl, and Spider-Man.

Ethan Van Sciver - Penciler for Green Lantern.

Wizard World Pics Part 1

Alright, since I actually got a card reader to free my Wizard World pics from my camera, I'll go ahead and blog a little about it. This picture is from Saturday. Quite a line... Saturday was the worst, like always, but I didn't have to wait too long. Aww...Star Wars nerds! This is the 501st Legion. And yet, they have jedi, stormtroopers, fighter pilots and death star commanders... I don't see how they'd get along. But, they were all nice guys to talk to, so I'll stop making fun.

Age of Innocence: The Rebirth of Iron Man

Alright, while I'm still hunting for my camera's cable, here's a random comic cover from something I picked up this weekend.

Successful Convention

What an exhausting weekend, but it was a blast! Found a huge stack of comics and met some really cool people. I also took a ton of pictures that I'll hopefully be able to start posting tonight. So...stay tuned!

Wizard World Texas

The annual convention in Arlington is this weekend and I'll be there Friday - Sunday. My goal is to get some good deals and some good pictures to share here on my blog. I also hope to share some thoughts from the floor and news from the panels. So check back Monday for more posts! (Like how I pretend that people read this blog? Besides you mom...)

General Statistics

Alright, while I'm still figuring out this blogging thing, I'm just gonna throw up some random statistics from my collection. Are you excited? Because I sure am!

Total issues owned: 4273
Total titles owned: 1247