Weren’t able to get into the Twilight panel at San Diego Comic Con? Don’t fret! The Nerdy Bird sat in row 9 and she’s here to tell you all about it!

I’m still pinching myself. Did I really sit nine rows of chairs from Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Ashley Greene? It must have been real. If it were a dream, Kristen and Ashley wouldn’t have been involved…if you know what I mean…and I think you do.

The Summit Entertainment panel was held Thursday morning of SDCC in the massive Hall H. Outside, Wednesday afternoon, there were several tents pitched by hardcore fans dedicated to being front and center for the action the following day. And boy, what action it was. Sure, we all had to sit through Summit’s preview of Astro-Boy and Sorority Row first (which was AGONIZING) but as soon as the Twilight Saga: New Moon title showed up on screen the anticipation reached a fever pitch and we were ready.

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The 2009 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominees have just been announced. They’re given out each year at  Comic-Con International to highlight the best and brightest in the industry. This year will be the 21st annual ceremony named for famed writer and artist Will Eisner. Dark Horse Comics have been honored with 13 nominations, DC came in second with 10 and Marvel a close third with 9. IDW has grabbed 5 nominations thanks in part to Joe Hill’s Locke & Key. Did your favorite comic make the list this year? Read on to find out.

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Some of you may already be familiar with Top Shelf, but if not… what better time to become acquainted with them! 125 of their graphic novels have been slashed to only $3!!

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Top Cow put out a press release announcing Starfall, a new series by Randy Queen, creator of Darkchylde. This sounds awesome—and both the art and storyline look and sound promising. Check it out!

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