Just a guy from Annapolis, MD living the life in Chicago. Interests: computers, programming, web development, banking and finance, museums, travel, lightsabers, horcruxes, partying, friends, drinking, twittering, roughed up beds in the morning, zombies, comics, direwolves and dragons, anything by Google, and eating sandwiches. robots have emotions. ninjas are awesome. pirates get drunk. the zombie threat is real.Tumblr (3.0; @jayncoke)http://autocosmica.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyvpqwL5Ca1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/nomomusic">Nomo</a> playing at Schubas.</p> <p>Photo taken on 02.13.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1054001072http://autocosmica.com/post/1054001072Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:05:06 -0500JayNCokeNomoSchubasconcerts<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyvpps7jMq1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/nomomusic">Nomo</a> performing at <a href="http://www.schubas.com">Schubas</a>. </p> <p>It was their last number, and they walked off the stage, playing in the middle of the crowd. It was pretty cool.</p> <p>Photo taken on 02.13.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1048146245http://autocosmica.com/post/1048146245Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:57:04 -0500JayNCokeNomoSchubasconcerts<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zy3e58Mt1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Comics comics comics!!!</p> <p>I remember as a young kid seeing comic book racks like this at the book store. </p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1045314869http://autocosmica.com/post/1045314869Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:42:08 -0500JayNCokephotocomicsBaltimore Comic-Con<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zz3jEKtA1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zz3jEKtA1qzs4bpo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zz3jEKtA1qzs4bpo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zz3jEKtA1qzs4bpo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zz3jEKtA1qzs4bpo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zz3jEKtA1qzs4bpo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Photos of the Zatanna statuette that I got at Baltimore Comic-Con.</p> <p>I remember seeing this on display at <a href="http://autocosmica.com/post/551653063/chicago-c2e2-comics-dccomics-powergirl-wonderwoman-zatan">C2E2</a>. It wasn’t on sale then, but I saw that it was at Baltimore Comic-Con. YOINK.</p> <p>I should have gotten it signed by Adam Hughes while I was there. He drew the original image this was sculpted after. Oh well. Next time! </p> <p>Photos taken on 08.30.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1045233168http://autocosmica.com/post/1045233168Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:25:11 -0500JayNCokephotoZatannastatuecomicsBaltimore Comic-Con<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zywuWJmR1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The treasures I took back from Baltimore Comic-Con 2010.</p> <p>Spent a bit more than I planned, but I’m really happy with what I got! I wasn’t able to find a bargain deal on the Scott Pilgrim issues I was looking for either. So here’s what I got:</p> <p>- A copy of “The Walking Dead” first Compendium<br/> - A Zatanna statue<br/> - Batman print signed by the artist Tim Sale<br/> - Power Girl print signed by the artist Amanda Conner<br/> - Baltimore Comic-Con program<br/> - Exclusive issues of The Stuff of Legend signed by the writers, inkers, and editors<br/> - Some sketches in my sketch book</p> <p>Photo taken on 08.30.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1045144295http://autocosmica.com/post/1045144295Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:06:11 -0500JayNCokephotoBaltimore Comic-ConcomicsZatannaThe Walking DeadsketchPower GirlThe Stuff of Legend<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zy0yQifJ1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Frank Cho signing stuff.</p> <p>I think Frank Cho has been coming to the Baltimore Comic-Con from the beginning. Makes sense since it’s right here in Maryland where he lives. He’s always been one of my favorite artists; his drawing is pretty much unparalleled by any other. I used to get sketches from him at every convention, but… I dunno… I feel like he’s gotten a bit larger than life. I asked for a sketch from him a couple years ago, but he couldn’t. I guess since then I was a bit discouraged from asking him again. :\ I dunno. Maybe next time. Still love his stuff though.</p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1044978423http://autocosmica.com/post/1044978423Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:24:53 -0500JayNCokephotoBaltimore Comic-ConFrank Cho<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zxx0r1jy1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Lots-O’-Huggin’ Bear from Toy Story 3! As a toy! With strawberry scent!</p> <p>And it’s $40! @_@ Freakin’ San Diego Comic-Con exclusives…</p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1044874558http://autocosmica.com/post/1044874558Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:06:04 -0500Baltimore Comic-ConJayNCokeToy Story 3phototoysLots-O'-Huggin' Bear<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zxssLyOa1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dagger statue for sale at the Baltimore Comic-Con.</p> <p>I think there definitely needs to be a Cloak and Dagger movie. Definitely.</p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1044797527http://autocosmica.com/post/1044797527Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:49:07 -0500JayNCokephotoDaggerBaltimore Comic-Constatue<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zxpfrmtK1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>FCBD (Free Comic Book Day) issues of “The Stuff of Legend” for sale.</p> <p>Not sure if I’ve told you how awesome this comic book is. If not… READ IT. I’m kind of surprised that these were $50 each for an issue that was originally given out for free, but then you’ll notice that each one has an original sketch on them by the artist, Charles Paul Wilson III. I really wanted to have him sketch in my book, but he was absent on the day I was there. Apparently he was held up by traffic or something. :( </p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1044715636http://autocosmica.com/post/1044715636Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:31:06 -0500JayNCokephotoBaltimore Comic-ConcomicsThe Stuff of Legend<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zxkhC5Mv1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>More comics for sale at the Baltimore Comic-Con.</p> <p>Kind of expensive… I guess they’re collector’s issues. A lot of these had ‘cheesecake’ covers… basically having barely naked girls on them. I don’t think any of them even have any real good stories in them… I guess they’re just more for eye candy/lonely comic book nerds?</p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1044601405http://autocosmica.com/post/1044601405Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:06:44 -0500JayNCokephotoBaltimore Comic-Concomics<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zxg6DUO91qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>One of the artists in Artist Alley doing a glass painting of Superman.</p> <p>It was really interesting to watch him paint. He’s actually doing a rendition of Jim Lee’s Superman. He’s looking off what looks like an iPad and painting by eye onto the glass pane. </p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1044409109http://autocosmica.com/post/1044409109Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:21:09 -0500JayNCokephotoBaltimore Comic-Conartist<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zxi74b5G1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Amanda Conner sketching in my book.</p> <p>One of my favorite artists to always come to Baltimore Comic-con, she’s always a delight to see and chat with. </p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1044305590http://autocosmica.com/post/1044305590Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:54:48 -0500JayNCokephotoBaltimore Comic-ConAmanda Connorcomic artists<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zwuo6H4G1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Deadpool and Lady Deadpool at Baltimore Comic-Con!</p> <p>Awesome costumes!</p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1044062113http://autocosmica.com/post/1044062113Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:00:50 -0500DeadpoolJayNCokecosplayphotoLady Deadpool<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zxbniXdz1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A huge incredible Hulk statue!</p> <p>This was one of the vendor’s statues. I thought Marvel would have a booth, but I couldn’t find it… I don’t think they did. If they did, it wasn’t as big as the one that they had at C2E2.</p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1044011700http://autocosmica.com/post/1044011700Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:48:48 -0500JayNCokephotoBaltimore Comic-ConHulkstatue<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zx6blWqz1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The same Buffy the Vampire Slayer poster signed by Jo Chen and Joss Whedon that I <a href="http://autocosmica.com/post/1003612007/a-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-poster-signed-by-the">saw at Wizard World</a>!</p> <p>I still eyed it and contemplated buying it… but I passed. :P</p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1043917418http://autocosmica.com/post/1043917418Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:25:50 -0500JayNCokephotoBuffy The Vampire SlayerautographsJoss WhedonBaltimore Comic-Con<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zx2y58HO1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Comics!!!</p> <p>It wouldn’t be a comic book convention without vendors with comics for sale!</p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1043853598http://autocosmica.com/post/1043853598Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:10:48 -0500JayNCokephotoBaltimore Comic-Concomics<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zwyteBH11qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dexter action figure!</p> <p>I actually want this… but come on… $20?! Toys are getting expensive… especially toys of ‘heroic’ psycho killers.</p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1043781878http://autocosmica.com/post/1043781878Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:53:48 -0500JayNCokephotoDexteraction figureBaltimore Comic-Con<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zwpvvS0b1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ms. Marvel!</p> <p>Great costume… what you don’t see is the huge crowd of guys snapping pictures… lol</p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1043641388http://autocosmica.com/post/1043641388Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:19:25 -0500JayNCokephotoBaltimore Comic-ConMs. Marvelcosplay<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zwnvZ8QF1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Robin!</p> <p>She has an awesome belt…</p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1042985098http://autocosmica.com/post/1042985098Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:30:46 -0500JayNCokephotoBaltimore Comic-ConBaltimoreRobincosplay<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zwkcZehz1qzs4bpo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Scarecrow looks down on the crowd at the Baltimore Comic-Con.</p> <p>There were some pretty good costumes this year! This guy was skulking about. He even had a spray can for his fear gas!</p> <p>Photo taken on 08.28.2010</p>http://autocosmica.com/post/1042841788http://autocosmica.com/post/1042841788Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:42:08 -0500JayNCokeBaltimore Comic-ConBaltimore Convention CenterScarecrow