Baychester News: Comic Con

Baychester News: Comic Con: Bronxites get their Geek on at Comic Con  (Photos by Robert Press & Seitu Oronde) By Robert Press BRONX, NEW YORK, OCTOB...

Comic Con

Bronxites get their Geek on at Comic Con 

(Photos by Robert Press & Seitu Oronde)

By Robert Press

BRONX, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 16- As you can see by some of the photos there were many different attractions for the attendees.

The amount of people who attended surpassed last year, but in speaking to many people the impression was that Comic Con 2013 was a little bigger, and a little better. Since Comic Con is a mixture of comic and real action stories there will always be the many comic book sellers, as was seen at this year's event. There were celebrities in attendance, and of course the fees for autographs or photos that come with them. There seemed to be plenty of free autographs and merchandise that was also available at many of the booths. The big publishers with several spots had their artists signing free samples of various comics. Many of those in single spots were part-time artists and publishers who printed much less copies, and only had a few different items on display.

I met a Bronx based small part-time artist/publisher who said he has a full time job to support his family. His company was called Section Eight Comics which immediately drew my attention. We spoke for about a half hour as to how the name came about, and where he was located in the Bronx. I then remembered that I had seen him at Comic Con 2013, and he still had some of his work from then. I wished him well and moved on to the next booth.

I met the lovely Amanda Rivera who was poised at one booth. Amanda said that she is from the Wakefield section of the Bronx. When I told her that I was from the Bronx News she replied that she reads the paper, and can not wait to see herself in the paper. Enough said so I'll end it here so there will be room for more photos of Comic Con 2014.

Baychester News: Truman’s 0 had to Go

Baychester News: Truman’s 0 had to Go: Truman’s 0 had to Go HS Scores First Win (Photo by Gary Quintal) By Gary Quintal  BRONX, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 6- Truman High ...

Truman’s 0 had to Go

Truman’s 0 had to Go

HS Scores First Win

(Photo by Gary Quintal)

By Gary Quintal 

BRONX, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 6- Truman High School stood as one of only four teams left in the City Conference Division without a win entering Week 5 of boys PSAL football action. Hosting Sheepshead Bay, also without a win at 0-4, Truman used a strong first three quarters to beat Sheepshead Bay 34-14. 

Truman held a 20-6 half-time lead on the strength of two TD runs and a 20-yard TD pass that was set up by a Sheepshead fumble. Truman built its biggest lead adding another TD run on its opening drive of the third quarter to put Sheepshead down 28-6 .  

Sheepshead's biggest chance to come back ended when they were stopped short at the one yard line with only one minute remaining in the second quarter down 20-6 at the moment.

Truman now stands at 1-4 and travels to Fort Hamilton next Sunday, October 12th at 12pm. 

Baychester News: Where to take your Kids this weekend

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