Wizard World Minneapolis May 3rd & 4th 2014

[lambfan68]

Con controversy in Minneapolis as Wizard schedules a show two weeks before the Midwest Comic Book Association SpringCon.

 

Con Wars in Minneapolis as Wizard World schedules show two weeks before Spring Con

[MplsZombie]

More links on this:

 

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/08/14/wizard-world-accused-of-starting-con-wars-again-in-minnesota/

 

http://multiversitycomics.com/news/wizard-world-creates-new-con-war-against-the-mcba/

 

I don't necessarily think this is a bad thing at all for the Twin Cities. While this "non-profit" has been consistent with putting their show on, they have had no competition for a number of years now, and it shows. The Wizard brand might be able to bring in some notable guests, more dealers, and more patrons. It looks like it might be 3 days long from the booking as well. I think the convention center downtown is a good venue choice as well, especially if this will be a bigger event as one would think.

 

Slimy tactics for sure, but maybe it will spark some change with the plateau the MCBA has been on.

[Pirate]

same is going on in Cincy. City is big enough for a great spring and a great fall show, but the new guys in town are holding it one week before the established show.

[BeachBum]

Damn, 14 to 17 Wizard shows a year?

[FlyingDonut]

Frequent flyer miles.

[DrWatson]

The number I heard at the Chicago show was sixteen.

[BeachBum]

WW Paris, France

 

[HOTFLIPS]

[Rodey]

If WW can bring in some bigger names. Great! It's a win-win for everyone really.

[lambfan68]

More links on this:

 

http://multiversitycomics.com/news/wizard-world-creates-new-con-war-against-the-mcba/

 

The bit in this story where they make it sound like the MCBA doesn't know where the email from "Fredric Wertham" came from is weird. That's where I always get notices of MCBA events and newsworthy bits.

 

... has been kind enough to state that while he does not know who “Fredric Wertham” is or where this e-mail is coming from ...

 

 

 

[Thawk]

This is GREAT! ....And also really sad

 

It's really a bummer that they had to be seemingly deceptive/ignorant of the local con. I've enjoyed Springcon the last several years and would gladly welcome another event which might have the connections to bring a number of bigger names than we generally see at Springcon. But it just feels crappy to support something that rolls over the top of a long standing local tradition )(especially one of such great quality). Wizard, why not schedule it in the fall instead of trying to force out our local favorite?

 

I do have to say regardless, the air conditioning of the Mlps convention center will be VERY welcome...

[Rodey]

 

 

I do have to say regardless, the air conditioning of the Mlps convention center will be VERY welcome...

 

 

True. I won't have to smell your Batman costume BO.