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Why Everyone Should Attend A Comic Convention At Least Once

They are not rooms filled with just comic books, they are experiences for a huge variety of individuals.

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Why Everyone Should Attend A Comic Convention At Least Once
DeAnna Sandoval

To many people's surprise, there are not actually too many physical comic books at these conventions. There are a handful of vendors that are trying to gain momentum on their own publications or sell collector's items, but if you picture comic con as just a room filled with nothing but books, you are incorrect. It is a wonderland of experiences that includes informative and entertaining panels, beautiful art, unique merchandise, cosplay, professional photo-opportunities, personal meet-and-greets, and much more. Within each event is a never ending list of possibilities. Every convention I attend is what I and many others have spent days, weeks, or months waiting for.

With so many celebrity guests visiting, sometimes there are more than one that appeared on the same show or movie together and they will participate in a group photo-op or a panel. To be able to interact with these people on a personal level can be amazing to long-time fans. Finally having the chance to ask them the question that has been burning in your head forever and finally hearing their response is such a freeing experience.

On top of seeing your heroes in person, conventions have so much stuff, and by stuff, I mean anything you can imagine. The art I have collected from up-and-coming artists is so wonderful to me, and It really is starting to take over my house that makes my personal space feel right and centered to me. If art is not your thing, you will definitely find yours at a convention. Like hats and beanies? Buttons? Necklaces? Swords or blades? Funny shirts? Figurines? Name it, and you will most likely find it, and expanding your collection always feels amazing.

My favorite thing about these conventions? The culture. Whether its Wizard World, Alamo City, Walker Stalker, Cyber City, San Diego, Terror Expo, or San Japan, each convention is unique while sharing a broad convention culture. Standing in lines at these conventions, for example, is not at all like waiting in line anywhere else. You and the people in line with you are about to meet your favorite actor from your favorite show, the movie that changed your life, the character that influenced an important decision. This line is not making you grumpy, it is exciting for everyone and you suddenly have thirty people with the same passion to share memories and theories and experiences with.

Maybe there is a guilty pleasure you refuse to admit to, like watching Supernatural or being a Walking Dead fan, but at these conventions you have nothing to hide. Geek out! Enjoy what you enjoy without worry of scrutiny or criticism because everyone around you has paid hard earned money to do the same. Find a convention that fits you well, meet your favorite characters, and have a damn good time.

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