I'm going to Chicago Comic-Con!

JonHParrish · 08-07-2012, 10:54 PM

I've been back in the states for a few weeks and while I still feel slightly overwhelmed at times by the reverse culture shock, I've decided to take my brother to Chicago Comic-Con this Friday.

I'm going purely as a spectator, but this is the first time I've been to a convention since GEN-CON in 08. Does anyone have any tips on what I should bring? I'm taking the train so I have to bring money and the like, but I wanted to know if there were other specifics. Do you think I can bring a backpack or do you think that would be frowned upon?

Just curious.

Anyone else going to be there?

**Buckyrig** · 08-07-2012, 11:42 PM

Bring this:

Aaron Walther · 08-08-2012, 12:00 AM

I think I got a couple of those hats lying around if you need one.

I'm going to be there on Saturday, also just as a spectator. If you plan on buying lots of comics, I would bring a bag. I carry my laptop bag, but I substitute the computer for comics.

JonHParrish · 08-08-2012, 02:20 AM

Thanks. I'll get right on buying a Cardinals hat. Nothing cures culture shock like pissed off Cubs fans.

I'll probably go the take my laptop bag. That seems like a good way to go. I'm pretty excited. Maybe I can soak up some greatness through osmosis.

Biofungus · 08-08-2012, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckyrig

Bring this:

You dick.

The Dag · 08-09-2012, 09:45 PM

sad thing is only like 3 people understand the hat joke on this board.

JonHParrish · 08-11-2012, 08:37 PM

I survived. I went around and met a lot of local independent creators. I even struck up a conversation with a writer who gave me a lot of advice. I picked up Luther Strode, Irredeemable Vol. 1, and Atomic Robo (which I absolutely loved). It was fun. My feet hurt at the end, but it was fun. Saw a lot of things people were doing that I feel like I should learn how to do myself.

It was good. Also, a bunch of drunk Cubs fans were on my train for the ride home. They played the "drunken and disorderly passengers will be removed" warning twice and a cop did a walkthrough at one of the stops. Sweet Home Chicago.

08-07-2012, 10:54 PM	#1
JonHParrish Still Around Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,029	I'm going to Chicago Comic-Con! I've been back in the states for a few weeks and while I still feel slightly overwhelmed at times by the reverse culture shock, I've decided to take my brother to Chicago Comic-Con this Friday. I'm going purely as a spectator, but this is the first time I've been to a convention since GEN-CON in 08. Does anyone have any tips on what I should bring? I'm taking the train so I have to bring money and the like, but I wanted to know if there were other specifics. Do you think I can bring a backpack or do you think that would be frowned upon? Just curious. Anyone else going to be there?

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08-07-2012, 11:42 PM	#2
Buckyrig I Coulda Had a VH Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Steve Buscemi's Couch Posts: 11,452	Bring this:

08-08-2012, 12:00 AM	#3
Aaron Walther Bizarro Beach Head Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 799	I think I got a couple of those hats lying around if you need one. I'm going to be there on Saturday, also just as a spectator. If you plan on buying lots of comics, I would bring a bag. I carry my laptop bag, but I substitute the computer for comics.

08-08-2012, 02:20 AM	#4
JonHParrish Still Around Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,029	Thanks. I'll get right on buying a Cardinals hat. Nothing cures culture shock like pissed off Cubs fans. I'll probably go the take my laptop bag. That seems like a good way to go. I'm pretty excited. Maybe I can soak up some greatness through osmosis.

08-09-2012, 09:45 PM	#6
The Dag Clan G33K$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MA Posts: 6,812	sad thing is only like 3 people understand the hat joke on this board.

08-11-2012, 08:37 PM	#7
JonHParrish Still Around Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,029	I survived. I went around and met a lot of local independent creators. I even struck up a conversation with a writer who gave me a lot of advice. I picked up Luther Strode, Irredeemable Vol. 1, and Atomic Robo (which I absolutely loved). It was fun. My feet hurt at the end, but it was fun. Saw a lot of things people were doing that I feel like I should learn how to do myself. It was good. Also, a bunch of drunk Cubs fans were on my train for the ride home. They played the "drunken and disorderly passengers will be removed" warning twice and a cop did a walkthrough at one of the stops. Sweet Home Chicago.