I don’t have much to say about this year’s incredible Toronto Comic Arts Festival, as I’m always mindful of the length of the few conversations I have with people manning tables. I hate to think that my blathering will keep someone from a sale. Regardless, here are a few things I took away from the event.

Kate Beaton is so nice that she’ll insist that you shake hands with her, Swine Flu be damned.

Kagan McLeod has an awesome idea for a Herschell Gordon Lewis-themed sketchbook.

Scott McCloud is intimidated by sketching, but his daughter shows no such fear.

Chip Zdarsky and Rich Stevens III are far more approachable and sincere than their work would suggest.

Jim Rugg is very passionate about colouring in comics.

Justin Hall really knows how to sell a book.

Christopher Butcher really knows how to sell library tote bags.

There were so many great attendees, that I’m only now realizing that a few of them were even there, like Becky Cloonan and David Collier.

Lucy Knisley and Erika Moen are an unstoppable tag-team juggernaut.

Graham Annable and Scott C. are their male counterparts.

Tom Neely owns the only tattoos I have ever wanted for myself.

Seth was all smiles even when he was asking me to destroy the book I had him sign.

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