#nycc2012

I really wanted to write my own tribute on Monday, but I was busy with work and people. Finding out at work was not the easiest. I had to keep myself composed otherwise I would have bursted into tears. . In the first photo are items that Stan Lee autographed. The second are my thoughts that I got down Monday night on his passing. As you can see, this figure meant a lot to me (and I’m aware of his history concerning Kirby and other artists). . My first ever autograph from him was when I went to my first ever con. My mind was made up, he was going to sign a piece of paper that I was going to hold on to and possibly get framed. When it was my turn to get something autographed, I panicked and thrusted my #NYCC2012 guidebook to the person assisting Lee. I was shaking so much because in my face was Stan fucking Lee. I was so damn happy. . In 2013, I felt like I needed to redeem myself. So this time I had made sure I planned it out more smoothly. I happened to pass by a booth that had fan art where everything was gray but the artist would color just one part. The eyes got colored blue. I think I was calmer this time around. Walked away extremely happy with my print tucked safely away in a sleeve. . It was announced that #NYCC2016 was going to be Lee’s last appearance. For a long time I thought about what would be appropriate to commemorate my last meet up with him. Eventually, I felt that my con badge would be best. It felt more personal. While he was signing my badge, he looked up and smiled at me. I’m sure my cheeks were sore from my own smiling later that day. That smile I will always carry with me. That moment was extremely special. . Stan, I will miss your cameos, i will miss your twitter videos, I will miss your appearances, I will miss you. I felt extremely lucky to have seen you one more time and gifted me with a smile. . Thank you for reading this super duper long post❤️ Excelsior . #StanLee #StanleyMartinLieber #StanTheMan #Excelsior #Marvel #NYCC https://www.instagram.com/p/BqMCH52gLbA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10gmhoc93rmy0

#tbt Meeting former wrestler, Michael Myers, and Saber Tooth, Tyler Man at NYCC 2013 . . . #nycc #nycc2012 #comiccon #newyorkcomiccon #halloween #xmen #sabertooth (at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoNLK-bHFjk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ihb0idtcfgos

#tbt Meeting Toxie at NYCC 2012 . . . #toxicavenger #nycc #nycc2012 #newyorkcomiccon #comiccon #thetoxicavenger #troma (at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoNInKWHJws/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vm6c3bicxayi

Flash back Friday this is how I started cosplay thanks to my little bro @alex.solivan on 2012, that he cosplay as Death The Kid From Soul Eater and I went as Scorpion from Mortal Kombat series. I'm going do a mortal Kombat character again maybe this year or next year but will surprise everyone. This when @newyorkcomiccon that time was fun and didn't had no rules or bs that time but look at me now grew up to gotten way awesome suits then the suit I started buying from a Halloween store which you all those costumes are very fragile and cheap. #fladhbackfriday #fbf #cosplaying #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaybros #brothers #scorpion #mortalkombat #mortalkombatcosplay #deaththekid #souleater #anime #manga #souleatercosplay #newyorkcomiccon #newyorkcomiccon2012 #nycc2012 #nycc #myfirstcosplay (at New York Comic Con)

So now that everyone’s doing #2012vs2018. But Jesus, I looked awkward...lol. But I still can’t believe how time has changed. That was before I started cosplaying and few years later, I’m happy to say that I’ve matured and grew into that young man I’ve wanted to be. Mostly I’m a little awkward at time, but still the same me. Also I did meet @thebarbieblank at @newyorkcomiccon in #2012 • #2012vs2018 #sidebyside #oldpicvsnewpic #pastvspresent #oldpicture #newpicture #2012memories #nycc2012 #nerdlife #nerd #imanerd #nyc #nyclife #newyorkcity #citylife #saturdaypic #saturdaypost (at New York, New York)