Can’t Make It To The San Diego Comic-Con? Check Out These Other Cons Around The US.
The best Comic-Con alternatives for your cosplaying pleasure
Let’s say you’re a comics fan who hates huge crowds. Or who doesn’t need to camp out in Hall H to see a three-second teaser. Or who doesn’t live in California. Where can you go if you want to congregate with your fellow nerds? And what if you want to meet your favorite heroes without breaking the bank? Where are the best Comic-Con alternatives? Cons that don’t rhyme with “Schman Schmiego Schmomic-Schmon”? We’ve got a collection of America’s finest gatherings dedicated to the stuff that you love. Because from big-league conventions to indie gems, there’s a con for every fan. See you in line.Steel City Con
Pittsburgh — it’s not just for Christopher Nolan Batman sequels. It’s also home to the Steel City Con, a long-running convention featuring comic artists, enthusiastic fans, and a robust list of celebrity guests. In 2018, Ron Perlman (Hellboy himself!) will make an appearance.
They also offer a trivia contest, so you can show off your arcane “Silver Age letterers” knowledge.
Baltimore Comic-Con
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In 2018, the Baltimore Comic-Con is going hard for true comic book fans. Special guests will include industry veterans and contemporaries Brian Azzarello, Garth Ennis, Scott Snyder, and even goddamn Frank Miller. The Baltimore con also hosts the Ringo Awards, awarding the best in “the creativity, skill and fun of comics.” Awards are voted on by professionals and fans alike.
All-Con
They say everything’s bigger in Texas. That must include their comic book conventions, as evidenced by the Dallas-based All-Con.
That’s right — it’s a con that has it all. In addition to comic book celebrity guests, the con boasts an arts and crafts room, video gaming sessions, and even a burlesque performance or two.
Mobicon
If you find yourself in Mobile, Alabama, do yourself a favor and check out their comic con in between bouts of Southern food and bluegrass.
They feature a cosplay parade, screenings of genre classics, gaming tables, and an Artist Alley that showcases works from creators both known and underseen.