Fort Collins Comic Con 2019 – Shae’s Recap

Written by Shae Rufe 

Last weekend we got to experience the wonder that is Fort Collins Comic Con! With Denver Pop Culture Con still fresh on our pallets from just a few months ago, FCCC is a lovely refresher. With its home grown feel and its family friendly environment, FCCC was literally like being at a mini DPCC.
 
Now, it should be said that I am not from a small town and I am not really used to small towns, I always thought Fort Collins was a rather huge city with its college town feel, and so I was expecting something very similar to Denver. Yet, Fort Collins isn’t like Denver at all. It’s a wonderful, smaller, quieter, much ‘homier’ place than the massive city many of us here in Colorado call home. FCCC really encompasses the feel of their town and that made it one of the best Con experiences I have ever had.

The Con itself is not massive and I absolutely love that fact. Granted, there are a lot of upsides to a large Con, yet there’s always something missing. My first experience with conventions wasn’t until I was 15 and they were hosted at smaller venues. FCCC really brought me back to the very beginning of my Con going career. It was a much more intimate affair and offered a lot more one on one time with artists, guests, and other con goers.
 
I loved being able to talk to artists more about their works and was able to really take my time. The panels were also smaller and offered access for everyone. There was no waiting in a massive line for a chance at a panel just to be denied at the last second, which sadly has happened, especially at out of state cons. The atmosphere was very laid back and reminiscent of my childhood.

Don’t let the size fool you, however, as FCCC brought its A game. Families were encouraged to attend and were in abundance with kids of all ages running about and being exposed to the many nerdy things their parents loved, local and beloved artists were there with their latest and greatest works; and the Special Guest list pulled no punches as fans old and new got to meet their heroes.
 
Above all, FCCC had the kind of feel about it that has you making friends with complete strangers as you bond over your favorite show, comic, and/or even a newly discovered POP figure. This con has so much to offer and I absolutely cannot wait to see what it brings next year. Admittedly, it’ll be hard to top this year’s experience, but I’m sure the con is up to the challenge.

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