Denver Comic Con 2014...is Here at Last

Written by Scotty

As the third year of Denver Comic Con has arrived at last, it is amazing to see where it was just two years ago.  Being asked if it was something that I would be interested in attending with some friends that would be covering the emerging event, I said sure and went ahead with my life not knowing what I was really in for.  Although I was not willing to release my inner geek just yet, this event helped me out of my shell, in a big way.

Arriving at the convention center two hours before the event started was a grand plan.  Always being no more than tenth in line to get in and hit the floor was amazing. I entered the main exhibit hall and was lifted back to my youth.  With a ton of artists I have never heard of with fantastic artwork on display of many a hero from my youth.  My inner child erupted out and I had found a home away from home. 

Then 2013 rolled around and I was asked once again if I would want to attend.  Sure, I said, thinking that it would be something just like the previous year and boy was I mistaken.  Showing up two hours before the show was a great idea, but on Friday, I was a thousand people deep in line, rather than in the front ten.  Something had happened and the people of Colorado and the Midwest had spoken, they wanted more of Denver Comic Con.

Everyone has the person they are looking forward to seeing the most, the panel they are wanting to hear and the piece of artwork they cannot live without and nobody can hold that against them.  With a lineup rivals most of the other cons, DCC should be nothing but amazing this year. 

Just a few tips for everyone that is going this year. Prioritize what is really important to you.  If you are wanting to get a special piece of artwork signed by your favorite artist, or just looking to get a print, do it early.  I cannot explain how crazy things get on Saturday's at the con and many of the artists are left with nothing left to sell on Sundays.  If you are trying to get that special autograph from your favorite movie or TV star, be ready to stand in line for a while, as others are doing the same.  Keep an eye on their schedules and maybe, just maybe you'll find yourself at the front of the line when they should be returning. 

Also, always remember the basics, wear comfortable shoes and stay hydrated.  This is a big weekend and you will be walking everywhere to see as much as you can in such a short time.  If you are feeling overwhelmed by the crowds, or just by meeting your favorite star, there is no shame in sitting down and taking a breather.  I cannot count the number of times that I have seen people faint after meeting there heroes.  Outside of that, just make sure you have fun.  If you do not take it in and enjoy what is around you, what is the point?

Hope to see you all on the floor since my camera is charged and I am ready for the time of our lives at Denver Comic Con ’14.  See you there!

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