Friday, Day 1 for Albert and I. Here, I'm hard at work at the Sonambulo booth.

Albert, left, and Ira, right, trying to "close the deal" if you know what I mean. Quick note, see that bearded guy over Albert's shoulder? He manned the booth right next to us. I don't think that guy sold a single book all weekend long. But hey, that's his fault. I know we annoyed him with our antics but what the hell, man. No one's coming to the convention to buy some indie comic they've never heard of before. Get off your ass and sell some books!

Our gracious host, Rafael Navarro, in the flesh. That's all-around good guy John Fountain in the corner behind Ira. There's no need to be afraid of the nice bald man in black, kids.

Albert heading to the convention center on Day 2. Just when I think that he's as handsome as he's going to get, he unleashes his new Grizzly Adams beard on me. Simply stunning.

Another satisfied Hot Mexican Love Comics customer.

You can't really tell because the camera's just out of frame but here, Rafael does an interview with some wacked out puppets and a blue chick. Yeah, I don't know what the shit either.

Of course Galactus reads Hot Mexican Love Comics. What? Did you think he was just born with the power cosmic?

The Angel also stops by. Check this dude out. He's a got a lot of balls to wear this costume out in public. No, really, he does. You can actually see them. Just look for yourself.

The Phoenix checks out the booth on Day 3. In case anyone asks you, there's absolutely no proof that the latest issue of Hot Mexican Love turned her batshit insane. Just an FYI.

Set phasers to CALIENTE!

After a couple of hours at the booth I decided to take a walk to stretch my legs. During my travels, I encountered Batman himself standing guard over the convention. As far as I could tell, he was protecting the hall from belts and deodorant because it was sweat pants and B.O. all over the place.

Lego and Spongebob Squarepants. Two great tastes that go great together.

Look, all I'm going to say is that the bottle of Patron was half full at noon and by 3 it was totally empty. I'm sure that you can draw your own conclusions from this picture.

Ira taking a much deserved breather with his better half, the lovely Janice.

Another convert.

Authentic Mexicans of Mexican descent. From Mexico.

The legendary Keith Conroy.

Albert closes out Sunday on a high note with the distinguished Mr. Danko.