Detroit Fanfare Comic Con (check it out here) is quickly approaching, and there are a handful of reasons why this year’s Detroit Fanfare Comic Con will stand above the previous three in my mind. These are more personal than public reasons, but some of them might meld with your convention experience as well.
Other Side of the Curtain
Many of you know that I covered the first three Detroit Fanfare Comic Cons for Yahoo! This year, I have taken a few behind-the-scenes positions on staff (Media Contact, Website Director, and a few others smaller roles). Instead of simply experiencing the show, I will know this year’s show is something I helped to build. It is an interesting switch.
Not Covering Detroit Fanfare Comic Con
Don’t worry about this section. I will not be covering Detroit Fanfare Comic Con, but this site still will be. Kelly will be covering her first convention and she will be reporting it as someone who is seeing something new for the first time. I am looking forward to her perspectives this year.
Derek Mears
While there are a ton of great guests this year, there is something interesting which Derek Mears symbolizes for me personally. After meeting Derek, I will have met every person ever to portray Jason Voorhees in a movie. An interesting accomplishment for a huge fan of the series to have met all twelve men. This year’s convention symbolizes a milestone in my fandom of the Friday the 13th series.
Fanimation Celebration
The Fanimation Celebration is one of the events at Detroit Fanfare Comic Con I am really looking forward to. I am hoping I will have enough time to hear the voice actors speak in the voices of the characters which have made them famous.
My Daughter’s First Convention
My five-year-old daughter, Maia, will be attending Detroit Fanfare Comic Con this year, and it will be her first convention. She is looking forward to it, and is as excited about going as I am to see her face when she sees superheroes walking around endless tables of comics.
The Friends
I have many friends in the industry and/or are collectors, who I only get to see at certain times of the year. I always look forward to conventions to catch up with those I am unable to during the rest of the year.
The Size and New Hotel in Same Location
I love the idea that Detroit Fanfare Comic Con is taking over more of the venue. I know there are tons of new events and activities planned this year to compensate for more room. I can’t wait to see what changes the Adoba has in store for this year over previous years.
The Parties
The parties will be a welcome end to long days of working on the convention. They have always been a blast, but the parties at this year’s Detroit Fanfare Comic Con will be a welcome respite.
Even More?
There are also some other changes and event I am looking forward to this year, but I don’t want to ruin any surprises we have planned.
