Loot From the Con

I just returned from another fantastic trip to San Diego for the convention. Unlike the last couple of years, I actually bought something this time. That's right, instead of coming home empty handed I managed to come home with some loot.

I didn't come home with much, though. I was just too overwhelmed with all the things you can buy. And because I could find most of it online for much cheaper than cover price or SRP, why bother. Instead, I focused on the one limited item I had to have: Frank Cho's 2008 San Diego print. It features a sexy maiden being captured by one of the brutal green men of Mars. As an Edgar Rice Burroughs fan, I had to buy this gorgeous print with beautiful colors by Brandon Peterson. Of course, it was the limited nature of the print that made me run to the Image booth moments after getting my badge, but that's beside the point.

While I was there, I also picked up a copy of Cho's latest sketchbook, Mars Maidens. I already own most of the images in the book, but with that title and the limited nature of the book, I couldn't refuse. At least he signed it and did a quick doodle. In about 3 seconds, he drew a well-endowed naked lady. He could probably draw that with his eyes closed.

I decided against picking up his other sketch book, Jungle Girls, but upon getting home and checking eBay prices, I regretted that decision almost immediately. Oh well, at least I managed to get the other one home without a ding, scratch, or tear.