Denver Comic Con 2017 - Day Two Recap

Written by Scott Edwards

As was the case with Denver Comic Cons of the past, Saturday is the day you never want to miss, especially if you want to witness something special and this year was no different. During my normal 6 a.m. walk around the convention center and only seeing a couple people waiting in line, I was worried that there might have been a drop off from years past, but to my amazement, when heading back in for our entrance time, the line was quickly finding a way to wrap itself around the convention center.  While this is nothing out of the ordinary, I must admit that this left me in awe once again. The real reason behind this is that it was mainly families waiting to get into the con and they weren't looking too disappointed while waiting, because they knew what greatness awaited them inside the doors.

While listening to the artists talk about their artwork while customers sorted through prints and originals, it was great to see the reception that they were getting. With different styles and techniques on display, it was easy to see how many people were blown away by their options. While there is nothing wrong with getting to look at your options of what you want to buy, the con floor steadily started to fill up like nothing I have seen before. As the entrance line continued to filter in as noon passed, it was obvious to see that everyone that had a ticket had made their way into the con and were looking for their next valued treasure. 

While the aisles were packed with people looking for the exact thing that they were looking for, it did seem that those looking to get to another destination were willing to wait a little longer to make their way through. That is not something I have really witnessed in the past, since usually, I'm bumped into constantly and feel like nobody is really paying attention when making their way through the aisles. If fans make a con great, I really think that this years attendees have done a stellar job from day one and I cannot wait to see what happens on Sunday.

One of the things that I love to watch is the artist/fan interactions and this year has been really great. While some artists are willing to take commissions during the con, some have been known to lower their heads at their booths and not even notice when someone approaches them. This year, that does not seem to be the case as everyone is watching the floor and waiting to see who is coming next. I must admit that I have had a great time watching the Red Team Go booth at the Pop Culture Classroom Corral for the past couple of days, as the artists are sketching for the kids and seeing the smiles and thanks they receive for their work as another valued treasure is born is just wonderful.

I don’t know why, but Denver Comic Con always seems to surprise me and this year is no different. I feel like Saturday was the biggest day attendance wise in the con's history when looking down the aisles and seeing people move through them. Even taking a quick look off of the main con floor to the vendors and groups on the lower levels, there was not a place where I did not see people making their way to their next destination. I am really amazed that I did not hear anyone complaining about the lines to see their favorite stars, much less how packed the floor really was. I can’t wait to see what Sunday brings as it seems like each day is better than the last. I hope everyone is able to make it down that wants to, this is really an event that is on another level.

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