Thursday, August, 6th 2009





 

Premiere night. So the masses begin to gather, looking and looking to see what’s fresh at this year’s Chicago Comic Book Convention. No surprise that the talk of the weekend is going to be, guest of honor, Mark Millar. Briefly he is known for his writing on the comic book: Kick Ass & in recent history, Wanted, in which they made a major motion picture loosely based upon. Amongst other things, G.I Joe is also going to premiere in theaters this weekend, and no to forget the multitude of guests and stars to appear at the convention as well.

 

With a weekend chalked up to entertain the world of fantasy and sci-fi alike, Comic Con promises to satisfy even the most wicked, of super hero hungers. The only question is, in this recession ill-ed economy, will Comic- Con break the bank? Or will it just break our wallets instead?

 

Parking on Thursday was $13.00 … CAUTION, rest of the weekend it may end up to be more, check surrounding parking garages for varied rates.

 Claiming tickets, or badges, require photo ID. An wristband is given to ensure that walking the convention floor runs at a much smoother pace. Keep in mind that the armband is seemed at least on tonight’s premiere, even more important than the tickets itself.






 

As you adventure pass the lobby hall onto the convention floor remember that the flow of traffic will always seem chaotic. Lines form for booths and signing that stretch an insane amount of room, don’t forget to be courteous to your fellow Convention Enthusiasts.

 

Most exhibitors open with a wide garden variety of comics and graphic trade backs well below cover price. With their premiere comics standing at just exclusive hard-cover or variant prices.

 

Even though it’s Thursday, a select few artists, and guests came to artist alley, and began taking commissions, sketches, and autographs to get ahead start for the things to come. More so is the fact that every artist is hungry for their shot or their net big pay check, mind you, pockets may have to dig deep, for the artists are not giving their talent away for free.

 

Rules by the staff and help may run on a more strict, than usual basis. Follow the rules, and enjoy the Chicago Comic- Con 2009.