WONDERCON 2018!!! WILD AND WOOLY!!!

 

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOO HOO!!!  I am a month away from heading up to Anaheim and getting my Con Game on as WonderCon 2026 is that much closer!  It's so hard to keep calm when I know so much cool stuff is on the horizon!  Perhaps if we skip ahead to the pictures, it'll help calm all our nerves?  We're setting the Wayback Machine to 2018 folks!  Screw the lids down on your Code Red Mountain Dews, because the CRAZY WonderCon Countdown is launching fast!  Enjoy...

Would ya look at the horns on that guy?!?

Oh shazbot!

I think these meddling kids might be up to something!

Okay, mad props to this lady for finding the most creative way to disguise a stroller!

*BEEEELCH* Whoa Morty!  We're in a dimension where it's humid in March!

There is nothing strange or unusual about her!

Not sure I'd trust these guys...

COBRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

I gotta, say, it takes a real knowledge of global pop culture to cosplay as the Gyaos from the Gamera series!  What's that?  My editor (i.e., my niece) is telling me that this is actually a Game Of Thrones cosplay.  Carry on...

Definitely a top notch Aladdin costume!  The flying carpet prop was particularly creative!

I just can't understand why so many people are scared of clowns?  Just look at that face!

He's got the touch.  He's got the pow-errrrrrrrrrrr!!!

Handy as they are, I'm not sure Astro Mechs make the best frontline defense in a battle!

And finally, it just wouldn't be a Con of any kind without a Deadpool variant!  And they don't get any stranger than Elmo-pool!

And that was WonderCon 2018!  Another great show that saw lots of awesome cosplay and a rare attempt at an offsite by the Con.  The highlight for me though will always be witnessing my buddy Matt drop an insane amount of money for a couple of items that just blew my mind.  I too have dropped some serious coin at cons in recent years, but back then, I was in a much different tax bracket.  So thankful things are on the up for me these days!

And that's a wrap on February 2026!  But have no fear, we're kicking March off right with even more awesome memories as the CRAZY WonderCon Countdown continues!  So be sure to come back and check it out!  Until next time, take care, stay safe and I'll catch y'all later!

IT'S HERE!!! LET THE 2026 CRAZY WONDERCON COUNTDOWN COMMENCE!!!

 

Welcome back CRAZIES!!!  And welcome to the 2026 CRAZY WonderCon Countdown!  We are just over a month away from the premier Con of the spring!  Needless to say, I'm excited beyond belief and already making my plans for the big week!  So, since I am so giddy, let's just jump right into things and get on with pics, shall we?  The year is 2017.  The location is the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County, California.  The event is WonderCon!  Hold on to your Batman Underoos folks!  THE CRAZY WONDERCON COUNTDOWN IS A GO!!!  Enjoy...

Didn't realize Halo had made service!

Anastasia cosplay?  Beloved as they are, you don't often see Don Bluth movies get Cosplayed!

Somebody's been keeping up with their yoga!

Anybody who drinks Slurm definitely knows how to party!

Ewoks are scarier than we realized!

With all this AI crap popping up all over the place, Terminators are suddenly not so far fetched anymore...

Damn.  Illusion spoiled...

BELLE-RAISER!!!

I have a few grievances to file with this guy!

Let's face it, Batman and Wonder Woman were pretty much the DCEU's only saving grace.

Sand Witch!  Get it?!?

Damn!  Didn't realize Jafar could be so smooth!

Even Doctor Evil likes to shop for bargains when he can!

They came from the Satellite Of Love to warn of cheesy movies!

Reads like stereo instructions!

She made some amazing balloon animals folks!

Oh ye Gods!  The Pacs have mistaken each other for power pellets!

And people say robots are dangerous.  This one seems pretty calm!

And now, we close the book on WonderCon 2017 as Doctor Strange and Princess Peach bust a move!

And that was WonderCon 2017!  Among my favorite Con experiences, I had so much fun that year walking the aisles with my pals Matt and Riki!  It was also the first time I ever went to WonderCon as an attending Professional, having been an exhibitor from 2012-2015.  Alas, all things must come to pass, and sadly, I've pretty much run out of pictures from 2017.  But hey!  It was fun while it lasted, eh?

That's one week down as we eagerly await the joys of WonderCon 2026!  But fear not!  MANY more memories are on the way, so be sure to come back next week and see how we close out February 2026!  In the meantime, take care, stay safe and I'll catch y'all later!

MIKE & MINDY!!! GOING GLOBAL!!!

Welcome back to the CRAZYVERSARY dear CRAZIES!!!  As you can see in the top pic, Mike and Mindy have floated out of San Diego and are on their way to any place the wind takes them!  (And before any of you ask, go check out last July's Comic Con splash page to see what led to their buoyant posteriors!)  A lot of pals in the web comic realm really wanted to see them travel, so I put it out there in an art challenge called #MMGoGlobal!  I got quite a few entries so far, and I'd like to share a few of them with you now as we continue to celebrate the Terrible Tykes' birthdays!  So scroll down and see where they head to first!  Enjoy...

First up, the kids head off to Lively, Ontario way up in Canada where they meet up with their old pals Gayle and Gloria from Off Season!  These kids often had a fierce rivalry out on the playing fields, but always shared laughs after the games were through.  As they floated by, little Gayle tried so hard to reach out for Mike's shoelace, but the winds blew in and changed the puffed pals' course!  It was a nice try at least!  Thanks to my dear pal Warren Frantz for this hilarious take!  Gubble Bum may strike soon here!

The winds didn't blow them too off course it seems as Mike and Mindy are still in Ontario, but have now floated over to Toronto where they meet up with their pal Lollipop and her trusty dog, Fraser!  Lollipop was happy to show the Buoyant Buds around, but the winds came in again, blowing them dangerously close to the sharp point of the CN Tower!  Luckily, they just missed it and they headed east.  Thanks to the always wonderful Jennifer Cuthbert for showing them around!  I hope Bubble Fox is behaving himself in that continuity! 

When I said east, I didn't realize just how strong those winds were!  Mike and Mindy have made it to Merry Old England where they encounter the very merry Dog and not-so-merry Cat, stars of the hilarious comic strip, What?  Cat is not known for his welcoming demeanor, and today proves not different for the Balloon Bozos!  Thankfully, he's a cat and as such has terrible aim!  Thank you to the great Anthony Moorin, aka, Weird Bean!  Going the extra mile and putting them into a comic made my day!  Thanks again Bean Of Weird!

Where will Mike & Mindy float to next?  We'll be seeing in the very near future I assure you!  It's busy times all over right now, hence the reason the CRAZYVERSARY is being cut short this year.  But there are quite a few locations that they have visited so far and I can't wait to show you all!  In the meantime, watch the sky!  You never know when they might float by!

And that's a wrap on the CRAZYVERSARY!!!  I know, it was way too short this year.  But there is a good reason, for you see, something big is starting up again next week!  For those of you who've been around this blog for awhile now, you can probably guess what's coming: The CRAZY WonderCon Countdown!  That's right folks!  It's that time of year again, and starting next week, we are going into eight weeks straight of WonderCon coverage!  So be sure to come back and check it out!  Until then, take care, stay safe and I'll catch y'all later!

MIKE & MINDY!!! 16 YEARS AND STILL CRAZY!!!

Welcome to February CRAZIES!!!  Already a month in, can you believe it?  Lots of big things coming up  this month.  Valentines Day, Presidents Day, the CRAZYVERSARY...  What's that?  You forgot about the CRAZYVERSARY?!?  Well, let's fix that right here and now!  Yes folks, it was 16 years ago this very week that Mike, Mindy and a very young, unsure cartoonist and writer all took their first steps towards web infamy!  It's certainly been an interesting ride to say the least, some lows, but far more highs,  I can honestly say it has been an absolute pleasure creating these silly comics and writing these blog posts for you CRAZY faithful!  And although Mike & Mindy ended their five-year run back in December of 2014, they still have fans, and every so often, I'm gifted some fan art of the Terrible Tykes!  Don't believe me?  Scroll down and take a look for yourself!  Enjoy...

Oh Mike and Mindy.  Those two sure did seem to get inflated a lot.  They must've really enjoyed having squeaky voices afterwards?  A good many of you will likely remember this gag from one of their most memorable comics where they inflated themselves with an air compressor and use the propulsion from deflating to get to get school on time, only to learn that they'd had the day off all along!  Well, that comic also inspired a host of pals and fans online to take part in a Draw This In Your Style challenge that led to a fun blog post several years ago with many takes.  Well, my good pal Alex Schumacher wanted in on it too and recently delivered this wonderful and insanely detailed take on that legendary moment!  Alex Schumacher is an incredible cartoonist and illustrator whose resume speaks volumes.  That he was willing to take time out of his insanely busy schedule, which included tending to a newborn baby, really means a lot to me!  Seeing this classic cartoon trope rendered in such a detailed and realistic way is also very mind blowing!  Thanks again Alex for puffing up my cartoon kids reminding everybody about the trouble that having an inflated ego can cause!

That's all for this first week of February, but fear not!  We got a little more bloated fun to have with Mike & Mindy next week as we wrap up the CRAZYVERSARY festivities a little early this year.  Why such a short celebration?  Well, you'll have to come back next week to see!  Until then, take care, stay safe and I'll catch y'all later!