Massive Linkdump

Websnark has a touching obituary for Jim Baen, who will be missed. The obit suggests buying a copy of The World Turned Upside Down and giving it to a child who might enjoy it. After taking a look at the authors in this collection of stories that had an impact on Jim Baen, I think doing that would be a very good idea.

Snape's on a Plane.

Animated Hellboy site goes live, and looks good.

Strange Coincidences, via The Museum of Hoaxes. I've always thought one of the cooler coincidences I've heard about involved an author's coat turning up as part of a costume in a movie made from his works.

There will be a Girl Genius Omnibus edition, the first three collections in smaller size and B&W. I'll have to decide if I want to get that too, since I've got all the collections already. Also in Girl Genius news, Kaja has worked out when the 101 Class will meet the Advanced Class: July 30, 2007. At that point, the entire story to date will be on-line. Kaja also made a nifty list to show where you can find the various bits of the story.

A Fanged Killer Kangaroo once roamed Australia's outback. Now, wouldn't that make a great band name?

Total agreement from me with Will Pfeifer on this one.

Special Comicon Section:

CBR's Day 0 Photo Parade.

CBR's Day 1 Photo Parade.

The Beat's Day 0 and Photo Parade.

Friends of Lulu Awards.

Photo Parade Day 1. SUNSCREEN!!!!!

Sequential Tart Flickr Pool.

Story Boredom presents archetype sketches of fans at San Diego: The Classic Trekker, Furry Unicorn Man with Guitar, Pierced Couple, The Ravenous Reader, Klingon Family of Lemon Grove, Portfolio Lad, Goth Girl, Grizzled Pro, Scantily Clad Woman Who Have Nothing To Do With Comic Books, Super Troopers, Man-Tiger, Security Zealot, Hardcore Dad, Table Toad, Unidentified Walking Fuzzy, The Hipster, Scared Granny, and Optimus Prime-Cardboard Edition. Via The Beat.