conventions
From Comic Con, to Wizard World, geek conventions showcase comics, film, television, and all things geek.
Embrace The Geek In You
Today is the beginning of Comic-Con weekend! Comic-Con is a national geek convention held in San Diego every year. It is a weekend-long event, embraced by thousands as a day of costume-wearing fun. In the beginning, a geek was a slang term for someone who has an eccentric personality. They often take part in activities that are non-mainstream and unfashionable in common society. Today, we look at a geek as an expert, or enthusiast, in a hobby based around an intellectual pursuit. So, their hobbies can be helpful in an apocalyptic setting.
By M.L. Lewis4 years ago in Geeks
Comic-Con Tips and Tricks
Summer brings a lot of things, but as restrictions have been lifted in most places, many Comic-Cons are returning in person. After two years of online conventions, this is very exciting. Comic-Cons are another way for fans to get involved with the shows they love. With the return of conventions after two years, we could all use a refresher and some handy tips.
By Haylee Marick4 years ago in Geeks
Comicon?
Does anyone really comprehend what a convention is without actually going to one? NOPE. Not possible. I've been going to conventions for years now and are more excited to go now than ever. It's the best experience for those that like to shop, walk, and gather with others of like minds. This is something that I started going to years ago and fell in love with and guess what? I'm not a big comic book person. You don't have to know all about comics to understand these people. They are everyone and everything that I always loved about people because they express their differences out loud and there is nothing better than that. First, I will start with the gamers. Those that love videogames and have been playing them for years like myself there is a place for you! Down the many halls are creators, editors, and people that designed their own videogames. They are just sitting in their little booth waiting for you to walk by so they can start talking to you and usually hand you a free copy of their new comic book series or regular book series. This is excitement that I haven't felt since the pre-pandemic days....
By Linda Stanfill4 years ago in Geeks
Brush Up on Your Comic Con Etiquette
With the pandemic nearly over and the world slowly returning back to normal, things such as comicons and other events are beginning to come back. For those of us who picked up cosplay as a hobby or became enthralled with a new show during quarantine, you may be interested in attending a comicon in your area! Going to a con for the first time can be exciting, but also overwhelming if you aren't properly prepared. In this article, we will brush up on comicon etiquette for the newbie or for the veteran who needs a refresher.
By M.N. Negus4 years ago in Geeks
A Celebration of All Things Geeky
I’m a fucking geek. Thoroughly. Unrepentantly. Fanatically. I love a variety of geeky things from Star Wars to Lord of the Rings, from comic books to comic conventions. I love super hero movies, both live-action and animated. My book shelves are filled with science fiction and fantasy, both classic and contemporary. And while I don’t dress up myself, I admire and appreciate the artistry behind good cosplay.
By Matthew B. Johnson4 years ago in Geeks
We Went To Our First Comic Con Since COVID. This Is What It Was Like. Top Story - October 2021.
One of the things that we have missed the most during the lockdown is attending conventions. The first comic con I ever attended was New York Comic Con in 2013, so it was fitting that my first one since COVID would be NYCC 2021. Culture Slate's Clarice Taylor and myself swung by the convention along a cross country road trip from Boston to Los Angeles. This is what the experience was like.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
