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							<h3 class="i-article">Comic-Con 2006<em>San Diego, Ca.</em></h3>
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						<span class="gray">Published on: September 6th, 2006 | 6:23 AM EST</span>
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						<strong><a href="http://tomfulp.newgrounds.com">TomFulp</a></strong>
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						<p>Mandatory re-cap: I'm a co-founder of <a href="http://www.thebehemoth.com" target="_blank">the Behemoth</a>, an independent development studio formed in 2002 to make a console version of <a href="/portal/view/59593">Alien Hominid</a>, which started as a web game here on Newgrounds. We are currently preparing Alien Hominid for XBOX 360 Live Arcade and have a new console game, <a href="http://www.castlecrashers.com" target="_blank">Castle Crashers</a>, in development for Live Arcade as well.  Every year, we set up a booth at Comic-Con to promote the games and meet with the hoards of Newgrounds and Behemoth fans who stop by.</p>
						<p>Setting up the booth this year brought some new challenges. It was finally time to retire the old Alien Hominid-centric backdrop and replace it with a new one, combining elements of Alien Hominid, Castle Crashers and the Behemoth. This meant Dan had to draw a GIANT piece of art and John had to work with the printers to make it a reality.</p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/comiccon2005_prep_7.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Comic-Con booth set-up, 2005</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_28.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Comic-Con booth set-up, 2006</span></p>
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						<p>This year also saw the introduction of the "Behemoth Pod", a metal monstrosity (in a good way) that allows up to four players on each side to enjoy our games without crowding the main booth. John came up with the design for the pod and built it in his garage. Tim and Emil helped with some final prepwork, but at the end of the day, the pod is John's.</p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_32.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Tim helps John with final preparations.</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_33.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">John looks all badass on some machine.</span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_31.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">The wireless controllers are given security-wire.</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_30.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">A 360 placeholder is used during prep.</span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_29.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">The pod keeps players out of the way.</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_34.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">The test units are good to go!</span></p>
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						<p>The Con started with pro-night on Wednesday, followed by the official opening day on Thursday. From this point on, it was sort of like going through the motions... Fans come by, the games are played, merchandise is sold and autographs are signed. After so many years, I feel like a Comic-Con veteran.</p>
						<p>The Behemoth gang was at the booth, including me, Dan, John, Josh, Scott and Emil. We got additional help from April (my lovely fiancÈe), Tim (the NG sys-admin) and Billie, who wears the Alien Hominid costume and runs the "All You Can Eat" mini-game competitions.</p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_10.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">We color-coordinated for opening day.</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_13.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Attendees give the games a spin.</span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_16.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Antennas are worn.</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_25.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Hey look! It's <a href="http://maddox.xmission.com/" target="_blank">Maddox</a> on the far right!</span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_27.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">April isn't afraid of no killer robots!</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_35.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Dan pwns some noobs. </span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_3.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Playing "All You Can Eat" against a contest finalist.</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_4.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Guess who that is on the far right? Hint: B</span></p>
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						<p>The cool thing about Comic-Con this year was the shear number of NG regulars who made appearances. As a result, there were a lot of little moments that hardcore NG fans will appreciate. For example, some of you may remember that a <a href="/bbs/topic.php?id=513149">PS2 was stolen</a> from our office. Rog from <a href="http://www.i-mockery.com" target="_blank">I-Mockery</a> thought it would be cute to pay us a visit in disguise...</p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_37.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">OMG, is that what I think it is?!</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_9.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Thanks for returning our PS2, Rog!</span></p>
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						<p>A lot of Newgrounds contributors had booths this year at Comic-Con! If you're wondering why these pics feature Troopac from the College University booth, it's because I stole them from their <a href="http://www.collegeuniv.com" target="_blank">website.</a></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_38.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption"><a href="/collection/collegeuniversity.html">College University</a></span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_39.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption"><a href="/collection/drshroud.html">Dr. Shroud</a></span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_40.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption"><a href="/collection/tomorrowsnobodies.html">Tomorrows Nobodies</a></span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_41.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption"><a href="/collection/brokensaints.html">Broken Saints</a></span></p>
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						<p>The greatest thing of all was the NG Sketchbook, which Luis (<a href="/portal/view/310408">Pico vs. Convict</a>) presented to us at the Con. Luis sent blank pages to NG artists around the world and the result was this book. You can <a href="/portal/view/328182">view it on-line!</a> The only uncomfortable thing about the book was when little kids at our booth would page through it and stumble across Stamper's page. You'll have to check out the on-line version to see what I'm talking about. ;)</p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_52.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Behold, the NG Sketchbook!</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_53.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Sample page, featuring art by Dave from <a href="/collection/retardedanimalbabies.html">RAB.</a></span></p>
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						<p>A ton of other NG artists were roaming the floor this year, including Krinkels (<a href="/collection/madness.html">Madness</a>), evilzug (<a href="/portal/view/28805">Work It! - Olskoo NES</a>), James Farr (<a href="/collection/xombie.html">Xombie</a>), FrostedMuffins (<a href="/portal/view/286183">Defend Your Temple</a>), Terence Anthony (<a href="/collection/orlandosjoint.html">Orlando's Joint</a>), Rob DenBleyker (<a href="/collection/joezombie.html">Joe Zombie</a>), Toonimated (<a href="/portal/view/324129">TMNT: REBEL</a>), SergeP (<a href="/portal/view/63694">Stickmess</a>), Cheshirepus (<a href="/portal/view/181015">Second Love</a>) and <a href="/collection/clockcrew.html">StrawberryClock!</a></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_42.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Evan, aka FrostedMuffins, in a <a href="http://www.mindchamber.com" target="_blank">Mindchamber</a> shirt!</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_45.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Rob DenBleyker, in his <a href="http://www.explosm.net" target="_blank">explosm.net</a> shirt!</span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_46.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Rodrigo, Arturo and Julian from Toonimated!</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_47.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Crownjo and Frank!</span></p>
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						<p>All these regulars in one place meant one thing: PARTY!</p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_43.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Krinkels, Luis, Cheshirepus, Me!</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_44.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Krinkels and Rog share a soda. How cute.</span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_48.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Luis and Rog share a sip.</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_49.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Sorry Krinkels, I've gotta take this!</span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_51.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">My only pic of evilzug is his head poking out there.</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_50.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">If I didn't have April to lean on, I'd fall over.</span></p>
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						<p>Despite all the NG love, our booth still had a heavy emphasis on Alien Hominid. We were selling the game, the figurines and t-shirt, while giving away free alien antennas to fans. Here are some memorable fan moments!</p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_12.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">This girl got tatted up!</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_24.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">And this one, well...</span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_21.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Maybe the antennas give him psychic powers...</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_22.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption"><a href="/collection/naruto.html">Naruto</a> Hominid!</span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_15.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">We study the McDonalds book on marketing.</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_23.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Castle Crashers is fun for the whole family!</span></p>
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						<p>Of course, it wouldn't be Comic-Con without an appearance by Billie in the Alien Hominid costume!</p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_7.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Time for an alien chomp attack!</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_11.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">These guys always bump into eachother...</span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_17.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">The alien protects a hominette.</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_20.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">To bite, or not to bite?</span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_2.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">An Elvis storm trooper, how about that.</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_1.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">The line at Starbucks sucks.</span></p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_5.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">John gets interviewed.</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_6.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Damn those one-hit kills!</span></p>
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						<p>I had one last surprise at the end of Comic-Con; a random encounter with Evan Spiridellis, one of the founding brothers of <a href="http://www.jibjab.com/" target="_blank">Jib Jab!</a> I've always been a big fan of their work, so it was great to finally meet him. Evan was there with Aaron Simpson of <a href="http://www.coldhardflash.com/" target="_blank">Cold Hard Flash</a>. Aaron is another great guy who I never met face to face, however he <a href="http://www.coldhardflash.com/2005/11/tom-tank-engine-part-1.html" target="_blank">interviewed me</a> in November of 2005.</p>
						<p>With Sunday coming to a close, it was time to tear down the booth and pack it up for another year.</p>
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							<p class="leftimg"><img  src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_19.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Evan from Jib Jab and Aaron from Cold Hard Flash.</span></p>
							<p class="rightimg"><img src="/imgs/lit/cc2006_8.jpg" alt="1" /><span class="caption">Tear it down!</span></p>
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						<p>April and I took off after teardown and went to La Jolla to celebrate her birthday, which happened to be that Sunday. It was now time to process all the Comic-Con feedback and prepare the next Castle Crashers demo. The Penny Arcade Expo was only a month away, <a href="pax_2006.html">read all about it!</a></p>
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