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“that’s how it always starts.Then later there’s running and screaming.”

This basically describes this year’s New York Comic Con experience at the Javitz Center.The annual New York City pop culture fan convention,dedicated to everything hot and trending in the world of entertainment,comics and the likes. But this year was a bit different,I knew when issues started arising in the “pre-con” activities,attendees were in for a bumpy ride and that kicked off on Thursday. Usually known as the “chill day”,”shopping day”,the day to browse around the showroom floor since it is the slowest day for the con,no big name celebrities and maybe two “must see” panels.

Well,that all changed when long time comic con goers like myself arrived,and was thrown into mass hysteria (not really,but it sounds good) when we saw the CROWDS!!!!

This is light traffic (photo) compared to the other side of the convention center,you immediately had to go into your “Saturday” mindset,hence the running and screaming because now it’s do or die,if you were interested in getting your hands on those NYCC exclusives. I was totally satisfied with my experience this year,spending under $120.oo because either the line was too long to get on,the line was capped or an autograph I was going to get had to be pre-payed first (credit card) and they wasn’t taking cash. I’m sorry I don’t want to see that $200.oo on my credit card statement next month,so I can kick myself and say for a damn signature? I rather pony up with cash and keep it moving,so I had extra spending money on top of my “comic con” funds.These conventions get very expensive and if you are not careful,you can end up in some serious debt.

This year Funko was messy,even a little more messier than it usually is.

Fans getting screamed at if they lined up too early,don’t stand there,stand over there.Lottery time say 10:oo am,you don’t get out of the booth until 1:30pm and Funko re-sellers hustling on the opposite side of the Funko booth. Word of advise,if it’s shared just get it online or go to store,Gamestop had plenty of Funko comic con exclusives.

Overall,I had a good time,plenty of laughs with friends I run into every year,positive vibes,no complaining or whining.My damn feet,back and neck hurt but nothing staying in bed and watching the SyFy channels 31 days of Halloween can’t fix.

HARLEY QUINN POP-UP GALLERY (#DCUHQ)

Start working on your quads and strengthen up those legs,see you next year!