Popular Post DR.X Posted August 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2023 Okay, I haven't been to this show in years, but plan on going next Saturday. Who's going? Maybe we can have a meet up somewhere at the con. I was looking through the guest list and the prices for photos & pics. I remember way back when, when Shatner or Adam West were asking $90.00 or more for a photo or sig, people were going ballistic over the price. Looking at the pricing, most of the big stars are asking that now, so it seems par for the course. I have been whittling my personal collection way down over the last few years, as I realize I can't go to the grave with it, but I still have some books I still like to collect, and may pick up a few things anyway. And if I see Greggy running loose, there might be a showdown. I hope to stop by and see Dale, Storms, Bedrock, Reece, and anyone else I can irritate. LOL. greggy, Randall Dowling, badback83 and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Will be there Thursday, and play it by ear after that RockMyAmadeus and DR.X 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark88 Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 9:56 AM, DR.X said: And if I see Greggy running loose, there might be a showdown. I hope to stop by and see Dale, Storms, Bedrock, Reece, and anyone else I can irritate. LOL. Greggy, the living legend, even had his own ad in 70's DC love comics with UPC distribution in Canada: WolverineX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazingbob Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Highgradecomics.com will be there oldmilwaukee6er, DR.X, aardvark88 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 7:24 PM, blazingbob said: Highgradecomics.com will be there I'll be sure to stop by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinReece_GRRC Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 I’ll be there in booth #718! Lots of new books since our last show. DR.X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageComics Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I can't wait to see everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainzombie Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Are there a lot of comic book vendors at the Expo? I always go to C2E2, but have never been to Fan Expo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manetteska Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 On 8/8/2023 at 9:39 PM, captainzombie said: Are there a lot of comic book vendors at the Expo? I always go to C2E2, but have never been to Fan Expo. I would say perhaps a little more overall at Fan Expo (based on last year)? Some only do C2E2, others only do Fan Expo, then some overlap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 On 8/8/2023 at 9:39 PM, captainzombie said: Are there a lot of comic book vendors at the Expo? I always go to C2E2, but have never been to Fan Expo. https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago/exhibitor-directory/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFish Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 On 8/8/2023 at 10:39 PM, captainzombie said: Are there a lot of comic book vendors at the Expo? I always go to C2E2, but have never been to Fan Expo. I've been to both-- I think there are more vintage vendors at FanExpo, but I don't care about crafty art, modern comics, pops all that kind of stuff. I find more of that at C2E2 which is also at a worse time of year and IMO. FanExpo is actually in Rosemont, it's like eight minutes from O'Hare and much more family friendly than Chicago proper can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manetteska Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 On 8/9/2023 at 11:57 AM, AndyFish said: I've been to both-- I think there are more vintage vendors at FanExpo, but I don't care about crafty art, modern comics, pops all that kind of stuff. I find more of that at C2E2 which is also at a worse time of year and IMO. FanExpo is actually in Rosemont, it's like eight minutes from O'Hare and much more family friendly than Chicago proper can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainzombie Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 On 8/9/2023 at 11:31 AM, manetteska said: I would say perhaps a little more overall at Fan Expo (based on last year)? Some only do C2E2, others only do Fan Expo, then some overlap. On 8/9/2023 at 11:46 AM, TheWatcher said: https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago/exhibitor-directory/ On 8/9/2023 at 11:57 AM, AndyFish said: I've been to both-- I think there are more vintage vendors at FanExpo, but I don't care about crafty art, modern comics, pops all that kind of stuff. I find more of that at C2E2 which is also at a worse time of year and IMO. FanExpo is actually in Rosemont, it's like eight minutes from O'Hare and much more family friendly than Chicago proper can be. On 8/9/2023 at 1:30 PM, manetteska said: Thank you guys! I'll probably go with my sons on Friday as I just watched some videos from last years show and it appears like there are quite a bit of comic book vendors and my sons do like POP figures. TheWatcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainzombie Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Went to Fan Expo today. There was quite a bit of comic book vendors, and I felt like there was more than C2E2 in some respect. I picked up some decent books, but my favorite was getting one of my mini modern grails in The Walking Dead #19 in a 9.8. I made a trade with some cash to get this. I do have a nice chunk of this run, but really need to get #1-5 as I do have 6-10 in 9.8's and all of the keys after that in 9.8's. oldmilwaukee6er and BlowUpTheMoon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DR.X Posted August 14, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2023 I may do a mini-con report later in a seperate thread. I use to do a full four day report back in the day, but this is the first con I did in some years. And yes, I ran into the myth......................Greggy. BlowUpTheMoon, electricprune, ADAMANTIUM and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattn792 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) I’m hoping to go next year, the timing for the last two years hasn’t worked out. Sounds like things have changed quite for the better since the dark days of Wizard’s ownership. Edited August 14, 2023 by mattn792 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 On 8/14/2023 at 3:15 PM, mattn792 said: I’m hoping to go next year, the timing for the last two years hasn’t worked out. Sounds like things have changed quite for the better since the dark days of Wizard’s ownership. big time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
