San Diego Comic Con Recap – Day 4
Written by Landen
Posted on July 31, 2009
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And just like that, Comic Con was over.
Sunday, day 4, acted as a “cool down” phase for all of the vendors and attendees. We all had endured almost a week long marathon of pop culture overload, and it was just about time to go home. But before we all made the long trek home, there was still time for one last soiree in the exhibit hall.
As the crowds thinned, the attractions began to be dismantled. There was still much to be seen, but the pageantry that was Saturday was now gone. The large movie screens that projected movie trailers and cartoon shorts were unplugged and inactive. Many of the freebie booths were handing out the remnants of their supplies. The fans too had a different energy today. Everyone was tired, burnt out, ready to sleep in their own beds in their own homes.
Like every year, Sunday’s hours were cut short, with the Comic Con officially ending around 5pm. This meant little to no panels for the day. The only one worth mentioning was the WB’s Smallville panel, but again, no thrills. Not worth the line.
Many of the vendors marked down their wares in hopes of selling off whatever they had left. There was some truly remarkable art work for sale. I only wish I had more money to buy them with. Alas, I took many a business card, and one day, mark my words, I will contact them all for commissions.
The comic book booths (DC, Marvel, and Dark Horse) gave out a lot today. Stacks and stacks of comics, buttons, pins, and stickers. Needless to say, my bags became full once again.
I took one last stroll around the convention center, trying to take everything in one last time. I snagged a few more pieces of swag, and bid the Comic Con adieu.
This week long convention is definitely not for everyone, and absolutely requires a passion and patience that few possess. With that said, if you have just one geeky bone in your body, this is the place you want to be. It truly is the epicenter of all that is good with the world. Where else can you find Klingons sharing a plate of nachos with Stormtroopers? Where else can you physically see the Green Lantern armwrestle Batman? Where else can you intelligently argue the real life implications of your favorite fictional movies and not be looked at like you’re crazy? Nowhere.
Thanks for the memories Comic Con… I’ll be back.
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