Here's a quick recap looking back at this years show for those of you that couldn't make it:

   Reed Exhibitions puts together a FIRST CLASS comic convention!  The show not only looked great, but was run smoothly.  Plus they added FREE shuttle bus service from the city to the show (as well as directly from our store to the show).  Hard to beat that convenience!

    This year they moved the show to one of the MAIN HALLS at McCormick place.  The upside was it was easy to access from the parking lot, and all the panels were much closer to the main hall.  Downside was that it didn't have glass walls like last years venue that felt so bright & open.

    Some top notch comic talent & entertainment guests were there to meet, panels were well run and interesting to attend.   Deputy Shane (Jon Bernthal) from TV's Walking Dead came by our above booth and bought a Preacher trade from us (that's some good taste you've got there!).   Claudio Sanchez from rock group Coheed & Cambria came by as well, and you won't find a nicer guy out there!  Took time for every fan, posed for photos, incredibly gracious guy for someone as famous as he is!   That's Jeff (Scott Krinsky) from TV's CHUCK below, the entire cast of CHUCK that came out for the show were all really nice and accommodating stars.

    Dealers room selection while a bit smaller than last years had an amazing array of product to choose from.  Quite an eclectic mix of exhibitors didn't give you many options if you were only interested in one thing - but did give you a chance to see product you normally never see.

    Publishers: mixed bag here.  Lots of publishers, and some really sharp looking booths (Archaia does an amazing job each year).  Unfortunately a few publishers, most notably Dark Horse while having an impressive booth didn't bring any COMICS to a COMIC CONVENTION?!? 
        

   Marvel Comics had a GIGANTIC THOR Hammer on display that was the hit of the show - people were constantly posing by this massive replica and taking photos.  Graham Crackers Comics was fortunate enough to not only get it from them at the end of the show, but we were able to liberate an extra BOX TRUCK to transport it to the store.  If you get a chance, drop by and check this thing out - it's staggering to see in person.   

   Several customers asked if this show was better than the long running CHICAGO COMICON (formerly Wizard World) - and really that question can only be answered by knowing what it is YOU want out of a comic convention.  As I mentioned Reed does an amazing job running the show, it's right in the heart of Chicago at the McCormick place and if a show in the city is what you're hearts after and you love browsing all the publishers booths - then this is the show for you!
    If you prefer to stay in the suburbs, Rosemont to be specific and the name of your game is hunting down comic books then Wizard World should be your first choice.
  But honestly, both shows are so different, located so far apart from each other not only in miles but also when they occur that there's no reason you can't attend and enjoy both conventions!

   If you skipped it this year we hope to see you next year - you'll be glad you came!