Just realized how torn comic fans are over destination cons

Some think flying to big events like NYCC is the peak fan experience, while others say smaller regional cons are more personal and fun. Which side are you on, lol?

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garcia.james5d ago

Totally get where you're coming from. Those huge cons are fun for the big reveals and crazy energy, but man, they can feel like a cattle call. Honestly have way better memories from the smaller local shows where you can actually chat with artists and not wait in line for three hours. The massive travel and hotel costs for the big ones just kill it for me sometimes. Give me a chill regional con any day.

wesley_anderson135d ago

But three hours? Really? I've waited twice that for a main hall panel.

the_christopher5d ago

Yeah I was all about the huge conventions for years, but @garcia.james you're spot on. I switched to a couple local ones last year and had this amazing, long talk with an artist about their process, something that just never happens in the chaos of the big halls. It completely changed how I see the whole con scene now.