Lots to see. Not enough time.

If you're a diehard costumer, or if you are just an attendee who likes to see fans in costume, this is one convention to stop by. The third annual 2008 New York Comic Con encompasses a wide genre of fictional fantasies, so whatever your taste, it's likely to have it. There were Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, DC, and the occasional Anime characters.


Organization
The convention was well run by the organizers. The ticket lines were distinctly marked upon entering. The floor layout was widely spaced to accommodate large crowds. The security did their job without being too imposing.



Features
The big vendors at the show this year included DC Comics, Marvel, and Sideshow. DC was heavily promoting the new Batman trailers while Marvel was pushing Ironman and the new Hulk movie. Sideshow had its usual push of Star Wars merchandise followed closely by the parade of costumed Slave Leias and Stormtroopers.




What Makes a Good Con?
People often cite to the panels that are hosted, or the celebrities that appear, or the general buzz and atmosphere of a convention. NYCC has it all. They had an LFL panel on Saturday detailing upcoming projects about Star Wars and their Indy 4 film. Alex Ross (legendary Superman/Justice League artist) appeared for two days for signing with fans. And the convention-goers were all around excited to be there due partly because of the organization of the event and the presence of so many costumed characters.



What to Expect From Next Year's New York Comic Con
Word is that the organizers want to move it back to February. Most people are split on that. Some prefer the earlier winter timeframe whereas others preferred the spring timeframe. Either way, the 4th annual 2009 event will be back in the dead of New York's February, and plans are that it will be larger, more expansive than before.

That's the good news.

But does that mean attendees will get one more day of con-going fun? Will passes cost more (currently $45 for a full weekend pass)?


What Makes a Con Memorable?
The people. The people you go with. The people you spend time with. The people you meet there. The way fans and other diehard costumers react to your months of hard work costumes. The laughs you share. The jokes you tell. The jokes you hear.

NYCC 2008 will leave you feeling happy, nostalgic, and wanting more of that indescribable New York minute with your friends over expensive convention food while sitting down from sore feet.