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| - Heroescon is really cool albeit mainly for the access to the artists. From unpublished to published to vets and greenhorns, there is some serious talent amongst the ranks. The best part is most of them are really friendly and approachable even if some are big names. It definitely feels more art centric here. Last time I attended, they had the dealer's room and artist's alley within the same space. I think that's their norm though. I personally love that. I'm not much of a fan of the mentality where people will fling money at just the dealers then hit the alley and go "poop, if only I'd known you were here! I'd have bought that awesome commission or print" or what have you. Most people I know will prowl the whole room first memo-ing what they want or just what immediately strikes them. Needless to say, I like Heroes' set up.
The dealers also weren't jacking up prices sky high which was refreshing. You'll still find those sky high prices but a majority of items were run on deals. Most people bring an inventory list of what they need for their collection anyway... It's a good idea since there is a likely chance you'll find at least some of it at a nice price.
I've had an artist's alley table here & just attended. I enjoyed the attending more, mostly, as I was sharing a table with a few others, and it was kinda crowded. They supply 2 chairs but for extra you can get a third. Table prices were reasonable too.
One particular thing I noticed was the con wasn't as cosplay heavy. At least when I last attended, roughly a year ago, it might have been in the last go around since cosplay's popularity spike, but I was surprised not to at least see more western comic or comic cosplays as one might encounter at Dragoncon. But I guess, since Heroes isn't a heavy party con, it'd not attract them which is fine. Don't get me wrong though, there are still cosplayers killing it in their awesome costumes. You'll see enough on a Saturday at least. Just not everyone and their grandma in costume as it is at some cons.
At nights they also have drink & draws. I'm not much a drinker, but it's a really cool way to socialize with other artists and the comic book industry people. Heroes is probably the most chill conwith an older, mature attendance. Very family-oriented too and near 7th Street Market so huge wins all around.
If you're an aspiring comic artist, I'd definitely make my way there to check it out. Some insightful people attend here.
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