Motor City ComicCon 2012 May 18, 19, and 20

[Detroit MIke]

19 Days to go

 

[Willie Lumpkin]

Can anyone tell me how this con compares to Mid Ohio (only major con I have attended)? Would like to attend this year since it is a little closer to home (Toledo area) and Mid Ohio prices this year are $35 for Saturday (the Stan Lee effect) compared to $22 per day at Motor City. Can anyone who has attended both tell me how it compares to Mid Ohio (comic selection, crowds, cosplay)? Thanks!

[Guardian Comics]

I'd say they were very comparable, with Motor City being a tad larger. Last time I went to Mid Ohio was two to three years ago and I don't know if it has expanded since then. Comic selection is usually pretty good, but the Cosplay is kept at a minimum. Crowds on a Saturday is pretty packed but not like a Fan Expo, NYCC, SD or WWChicago.

 

Jim

[VintageComics]

I'd say they were very comparable, with Motor City being a tad larger. Last time I went to Mid Ohio was two to three years ago and I don't know if it has expanded since then. Comic selection is usually pretty good, but the Cosplay is kept at a minimum. Crowds on a Saturday is pretty packed but not like a Fan Expo, NYCC, SD or WWChicago.

 

Jim

 

The crowd is slightly older than most "in city" shows but there is a terrific costume party every Saturday night in the host hotel.

 

Who can forget this classic costume from a few years ago?

 

[Detroit MIke]

I'd say it's definitely a notch better than Mid Ohio. And, it's a little closer for you, so we'll call it a no-brainer.

[PaulG]

If you are looking for quality comic guests, Mid-Ohio is better. If you are looking for a better dealers room, Motor City is better.

[8milemax]

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the show (thumbs u

[jjonahjameson1]

If you are looking for quality comic guests, Mid-Ohio is better. If you are looking for a better dealers room, Motor City is better.

 

Yeah, the comic guest list for this year's Motor City show is really weak thus far:

 

http://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=211&Itemid=441

 

[Pirate]

overall yes, but three of my favorite creators are there: Charles Paul Wilson III, Chrissie Zullo and Jeremy Bastian, so I'm happy as can be.

[Detroit MIke]

Hate is one of the best humor comics ever made IMO and I'm thrilled that Peter Bagge is attending the show!

[HOTFLIPS]

Less than 2 weeks to go

[Achilles]

Looks like I'm gonna be there with my little sister in tow (15 years old). We're only going to be there Friday so is there anyone/anything that MUST be seen? Or anyone a 15 year old girl should meet to solidify her as a comic fan for life?

[HOTFLIPS]

Less than 9 Days to go

[Buck Biggins]

Can anyone tell me how this con compares to Mid Ohio (only major con I have attended)? Would like to attend this year since it is a little closer to home (Toledo area) and Mid Ohio prices this year are $35 for Saturday (the Stan Lee effect) compared to $22 per day at Motor City. Can anyone who has attended both tell me how it compares to Mid Ohio (comic selection, crowds, cosplay)? Thanks!

 

I heard that there is this really awesome show in Cincinnati and is cheaper than Ohio.

 

BTW...I like Motor City Con.

[Primetime]

I'm glad to see that the Mike Goldman show lives on. No word on guests yet, but I've heard rumors of a major Star Wars hero who has never made a MCCC appearance. Or, a major Star Trek / X-Men hero who I don't recall ever being at the show. But rumors are only rumors.

 

http://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/

 

So, who's going?

have fun Mike What's on your want list?

[catrick339]

Going in Thursday for set up, any solid dinner plans yet for Fri or Sat?

 

Oh, and yeah, I was talking about the Benihana at 8 Mi and Haggerty...

[Achilles]

Got up at 5:30 this morning thinking the show started today

[Dale Roberts]

I'd say they were very comparable, with Motor City being a tad larger. Last time I went to Mid Ohio was two to three years ago and I don't know if it has expanded since then. Comic selection is usually pretty good, but the Cosplay is kept at a minimum. Crowds on a Saturday is pretty packed but not like a Fan Expo, NYCC, SD or WWChicago.

 

Jim

 

Except there will be a ton of good dealers at Motor City. I will be there as well as Harley, Bob, Ted, and others.

[VintageComics]

Got up at 5:30 this morning thinking the show started today

 

Sorry, but

 

[electricprune]

Got up at 5:30 this morning thinking the show started today

 

Sorry, but

 

 

Yep,

 

Did you make it to the Michigan border when you figured out it was next weekend?