Top 20 Best Comic Conventions in the US
Top 20 Best Comic Conventions in the US
Comic conventions are huge events, and not just for comic book fans, but lovers of pop culture as well. The comic-con has become a big business, which has led to many popping up in many major cities the world over, including cities in the US. Here is a list of the 20 best comic conventions in the US.
San Diego Comic-Con International
This is one of the biggest comic conventions in the world, let alone in the US, according to RunRex.com. This event not only draws in comic book lovers, but also purveyors of ever and all pop culture items as well, and it has become a mecca for people who love comic books, sci-fi, video games, movies, and more.
New York Comic-Con
NYCC is another huge comic convention in the US and is one of the most attended events in the country. Given that New York is arguably the largest comic city with Marvel and DC being headquartered there, then this shouldn’t come as a surprise as discussed at guttulus.com.
Emerald City Comic-Con
ECCC, as it is referred to, has been hailed by some as one of the last great comic conventions with a heavy emphasis on comics and is extremely popular among the purists as outlined at RunRex.com. It continues to grow and is an event that you should visit at least once in your lifetime.
WonderCon
Held in the city of Anaheim, this is another comic book convention in the stable of conventions owned by CCI as discussed at guttulus.com. It continues to grow in size each year and is one of the major conventions of the year.
Heroes Con
As the gurus over at RunRex.com point out, this comic convention claims to be the largest independent comic book convention. It is still listed as a medium-sized convention, which means attendees can expect to get more face time with their favorite creators.
Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo
Popularly known as C2E2, this is another convention put on by the crew that runs the NYCC as articulated at guttulus.com. As its name suggests, this convention is held in the city of Chicago and has attracted large crowds in the few years it has been in existence. It has also nabbed some big names such as Ann Rice and ran some unusual events when it auctioned off items from the films Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor.
MegaCon
According to RunRex.com, MegaCon is one of the largest conventions in the Southeast. It is held in Orlando, Florida, and is a family affair that welcomes attendees of all ages and is run by convention owner Beth Widera.
Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art
MoCCA is a fundraiser for the society of illustrators with the mission to “promote the understanding and appreciation of comic and cartoon art along with the artistic, cultural, and historical impact of what is the world’s most popular art form. This convention is a champion of small press comic books and is seen as one of the best for independent comic fans to attend as per guttulus.com.
Small Press Expo
As the name suggests, SPX is all about small press comic books and those of the independent comic book genre. While it is a smaller convention, especially when compared to some of the monster conventions on this list, it is the place to go for independent publishers. As revealed over at RunRex.com, this convention refuses to sell convention space to retailers and only offers booths to independent publishers, making it a very intimate affair for fans to meet and connect with their beloved creators and publishers of small press books.
DragonCon
This is another huge comic convention in the US that is worth attending. It is popular for its parade, where cosplayers and guests march up Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Georgia. This convention is so expansive in its coverage that it takes place in several locations around downtown Atlanta.
Motor City Comic-Con
Based in Novi, Michigan, this comic convention has steadily grown each year, highlighting some great guests from both comics and pop culture. It is a three-day show and tries to provide something for everyone, including an anime room, Kids Den, and a special schedule just for professional fan photos with celebrities as captured at guttulus.com.
Walker Stalker Con
This convention is strictly not held in the US alone, as it is a roving series of events that have been held all over the world. As covered at RunRex.com, this con is all about zombies, in particular those found in the AMC TV show, The Walking Dead. Appearances by cast members are a regular occurrence. Some of the upcoming editions of this event will include Atlanta, New Jersey, and Tulsa.
Comicpalooza
This event held in Houston, Texas, is one of the biggest comic-centric conventions in the Southern United States according to guttulus.com and brings together the world of comics, gaming, anime, sports, and movies.
Salt Late Comic-Con
Held in Salt Lake City, Utah, this bi-annual event is one of the hardest-hitting fandom gatherings in the world. It draws stars from pretty much every fantasy or science fiction movie you have heard of and features a stacked calendar of workshops, exclusive screenings, photo ops, panels, and parties with authors, artists, and animators as described at RunRex.com.
BlizzCon
Now in its 12th year, BlizzCon is an annual video game convention where the culture of classical Blizzard Entertainment franchises like Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch are celebrated for two days in Anaheim, California as per guttulus.com.
Denver Pop Culture Con
Held in Denver, Colorado, and formerly known as Denver Comic-Con, this is a three-day weekend pop culture event at the Colorado Convention Center. From discussions at RunRex.com, it includes celebrity panels, seminars with professional creators, actors, and artists, workshops with comic book professionals, and so much more.
Keystone Comic-Con
This comic convention is held in the city of Philadelphia, PA, and allows attendees to find new comics and unique fine art, meet some of the biggest names and specialists in this industry, shop for all manner of nerdy stuff, and so much more as discussed at guttulus.com.
Beyond Fest
As the subject matter experts over at RunRex.com point out, this convention in Los Angeles is one of the biggest in the convention circuit. In its short life, it has quickly established itself as a premier geek culture event and is likely to continue growing in the years to come.
Wizard World Comic-Con
The Wizard World conventions have made a name for themselves on the convention circuit in the US, with many of the events attracting nearly 60,000 people. With shows in Austin, Boise, Tulsa, Sacramento, Montgomery, and Madison, there are plenty of events to choose from throughout the year. The big one is Wizard World Chicago.
Baltimore Comic-Con
Taking place in Maryland’s capital city, Baltimore, every September, this comic convention bills itself as the world’s greatest comic convention, and while that might seem like a bit of a stretch, this convention tries to deliver. Going strong for almost 20 years, this convention prides itself on being a lower-key alternative to high-energy events like the San Diego Comic-Con.
As always, if you are looking for more information on this topic, and so much more, then don’t hesitate to check out the excellent RunRex.com and guttulus.com.
