This past weekend was Comic-Con 2012 held in San Diego, CA. There will be another one held in NYC in October. I've never been to Comic-Con, but I've ALWAYS wanted to go. I can only live vicariously through images on the Internet and other blogs that post pictures, articles, and video clips from the annual convention. I've researched Comic-Con for so many years you would think I actually attended the event. If you've never heard of Comic-Con or know little about it, let me lure you in and give you 15 reasons why you should
attend.
14. Celebrities-galore. This place is inundated with celebrities from awesome nerd-Gods like Joss Whedon to film geeks like Quentin Tarantino.
13. Tons of free souvenirs. Comic books, mugs, party favors, wardrobe accessories, posters, etc. You may need to bring an extra bag of luggage for just the free stuff.
12. You may meet the Nerd of your dreams. This place is filled with other nerds, geeks, dweebs, and dorks like us and if you are interested in finding your Blerd (or if you rather swirl) a White, Hispanic, or Asian nerd---there are more than enough to go around!
11. The most GIGANTIC comic convention in the US. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world flock to San Diego each year for Comic-Con. You're attending the event of the year that people plan for months ahead of time and expect to see some international geeks along the way.
10. Exclusive news. Comic-con has been notorious for releasing or leaking information to attendees about upcoming films, TV shows, comic books, graphic novels, novellas, etc that the public receives second-hand. You will be the envy of all of your friends when you tell them you already know when the next Spider-Man comic will be released.
9. True Blood Panel. The cast and crew of True Blood have been on panel at Comic-Con for several years now, and I don't see them going anywhere anytime soon. The fact that you can conduct a Q&A with hotties like Stephen Moyer and Joe Maganiello is certainly worth the price of admission.
8. Game of Thrones Panel. Is there a need to elaborate here? Just possibly hoping to have the opportunity to meet Peter Dinklage and Kit Harrington is worth traveling over 3,000 miles.
7. Cosplayers. You can either meet one or become one. Seeing people dressed up as their favorite comic book or TV characters is an awesome Instagram opportunity to splash all over your Facebook page. Take a picture with a cosplayer or dress up as one and become an overnight celebrity.
6. Meet a fellow Nerdette. You may meet your new BFF here. This is a place filled with like-minded souls that love all things geek and the two of you can spend the weekend stalking your favorite celebrities or exchanging pleasantries about the most awesome weekend of your entire life!
5. Sneak-Previews. Along with exclusive news you also get the opportunity to be the first to see movie trailers, and new TV pilots long before they hit mainstream media.
4. Sessions. Nickelodeon, Marvel Comics, DreamWorks, and tons of other companies have How to Sessions available for attendees! For example "How To Break Into The Comic Industry" and "Script writing for Geeks"
3. Tons of T-Shirts. Bring an extra 40-60 bucks so you can get yourself a personalized graphic Tee that shows you officially went to Comic Con as well as other branded T-shirts that you least likely find anywhere else.
2. Video Games. Are you a gamer? Video games are available at your disposal plus you may meet other geeks who are avid gamers that can give you some strategic tips on how to conquer your most challenging video game. You also get access to exclusive content from Nintendo and other game software companies.
1. No-judgement zone. This is a place where you can be as nerdy as you want to be and allow your geeky girl countenance to blossom! Other nerds will understand your language and can keep up with your expanded vocabulary. Finally---a place that GETS me!
