Geek Culture

For this week’s photo challenge, Aaron Joel Santos has asked the WordPress community for our interpretation of culture. Immediately I thought of my own Dominican roots and figured that I could go out into the Washington Heights community in New … Continue reading Geek Culture

BIG – A WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge

This past weekend I wrapped up yet another fun-filled (and tiring) excursion at one of the biggest conventions of the year in New York City: The NY Comic Con! When I think of big, it doesn’t get any bigger than this! I started going to these conventions for the first time in 2009. I was a fresh newbie, not knowing what to exactly expect from this unique experience. Traveling with my best friend and super illustrator/inker/colorist extraordinaire, Hector Collazo, the experience was even more richer as I got to meet many industry insiders via his connections and relationships to Marvel/DC … Continue reading BIG – A WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge

Deodorant and NY Comic Con 2011

Today is Comic Con 2011, I thought I’d share some things I’ve learned from my previous two visits at the con. The first time I went to the comic con two years ago, it was an incredibly awesome experience. I was a complete newbie to it all and I found myself really enjoying myself like a small, giddy child would. I would never forget that first time. The experience was made all the more worthwhile because I was walking the floor with my best friend and former Marvel/DC Comics illustrator and inker extraordinaire, Hector Collazo. Meeting his former big name … Continue reading Deodorant and NY Comic Con 2011