Philly Comic Con 2012 brings the thunder

All in all, I enjoyed myself. Although I missed last year’s mom and pop feel where I crowded with people on the floor between sessions, this year’s “small rooms” proved last year’s “big room.” And this year’s “small rooms” — aka last year’s “big room” — still burst at the seams with people. Overall, I enjoyed this year’s flow. They organized the timing between panels more tightly and kept panels to a 45-minute deadline. Lining up to go into rooms proved easier. Although I loved last year’s all-access Press pass, this year they made certain the paying V.I.P.s received prime spots. Also, they brought on more professional security (however, I wish they were a trifle cheerful). Although I saw fewer volunteers this year (and  missed their friendly enthusiasm/cheerful intelligence), this year featured more staff helping with room organization who seemed more knowledgeable about the scheduling and appeared more direct. Also, they added dual screens to the larger rooms and smartly played previews while people waited. Although I loved last year’s moderators, this year’s moderators seemed even more direct and on point. Kudos to Wizard World for keeping Jarrett Crippen (the Defuser), bringing on the professor of Batman-psychology and using the local theater’s actors.

Good job, Philly Comic Con. Keep it up. Look for my other articles with video footage this week!

Clacked by An Nicholson
on Jun 04, 2012 @ 12:00 EST5EDT