Ming Chen Comic Book Men

Link: https://ebay.us/m/7zxnNz

Selling an extra pair of Moobys Bull Airs Size 7 - the auction ends tonight.

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the first email Kevin Smith ever sent me to discuss the creation of his website - The View Askewniverse. Kevin had seen the ‘Clerks’ fan website that I had built and had the foresight NOT to ask “what the f*ck is the internet?” but rather to build one of the first and best online communities ever created. I can’t thank him enough for contacting me for this task and for hiring me full time a few years later. Through tv shows, movies, hockey tournaments, premieres, cruises, script readings, podcasts, online stores, Vulgarthons, poker tournaments, and much more - these last 30 years have been an amazing adventure for sure. I can’t thank you enough Kevin - for everything. As stated in the end credits of ‘Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back’ - I’m the DeeJay, he’s the Rapper.

(Big thanks to Kimberly Loughran Gharbi for knowing how email worked in 1996 and tracking me down!)

Pictured here is the very first photo I ever took with Kevin. Pic 2 is from the first Smodcastle Cinemas film fest. Pic 3 is from the prom we threw for Kevin’s 37th birthday.

Ming Chen Comic Book Men is coming to Island FanCon!

If you've watched AMC's Comic Book Men, you already know Ming brings the energy. But seeing him in person? That's a whole different level.

Ming's been part of the View Askewniverse for years, appearing in Clerks III, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, and The 4:30 Movie. He's a podcaster, a pop culture expert, and someone who genuinely gets why we all love this stuff. Whether he's on a panel or just hanging out on the con floor, Ming makes every interaction count.

He's the kind of guest who makes a convention feel like a community!

Tickets are on sale now: https://www.islandfancon.ca/tickets

Made a new comic con banner so I’m selling my old one. Signed by the 4 Comkc Book Men me, Bryan, Walt and Mike. This thing was with me for every con from 2017-2025. Printed on wrinkle free fabric at 6x3 feet.

eBay link: https://ebay.us/m/Uk4Z0j

Stopped by Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash to admire this huge Cruise Askew banner. There is still time to grab one of the available cabins and get out of the cold so you can hang with Kevin and Jay and a ton of View Askew alumni. See you soon on the high seas! https://www.jayandsilentbobcruiseaskew.com

Showdown in Little Tokyo with Dolph Lundgren and Tia Carrere! Got to channel my inner Brandon Lee for a second at Albuquerque Comic Con

Go Bills! Got to hang out at Josh Allen’s locker a couple months ago. Soaking in the greatness of one of the best QB’s in the game. Thanks to the Buffalo Bills for the tour. Photo by the one and only Jason Lee.

First con of 2026. It’s January and there is only one con that kicks it off right and that’s Albuquerque Comic Con. Jan 16-18, 2026. See you all there!! Albuquerquecomiccon.com