Have you ever heard of FanExpo? Maybe you have? Maybe you haven’t. Imagine this… you’re in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre surrounded by every comic book dealer that exchanged your favourite comic books for every penny you earned, horror flick paraphernalia readily available, some of the biggest Sci-Fi stars in the world sitting at autograph booths… and several thousands fans, 10% of which we’re in costume. WHAT AN AWESOME TIME!!!!
Originally we decided to head to this extravaganza just to be caught up in the moment of it all… to be swept up by all the excitement around the stars and heroes of our childhood. It delivered on so may levels. My sis and I head over on Saturday morning, 11AM, stood in a 30 minute line outside the convention centre… followed by another 30 minute wait in the convention centre. I think we knew from the hunger and exhaustion of the line alone that this was going to be an awesome day. Upon walking in, it delivered on so many levels. Comic books, amazing costumes… Adam West, David Cronenberg, Bill Moseley, William Forsythe, James Marsters, Heahter Langenkamp, Stan Lee, Ernest Borgnine, Dean Stockwell, Peter Mayhew, Michael Dorn…. It goes on and on… I’m not sure why we were so starstruck by these heros that we grew up with. I mean, they are people just like us… selling their autographs and photos for a price. Either way, it made my month… and I think I can speak on my sister’s behalf when I say we had an amazing time!
So, to the pictures… as mentioned, at the show there were several fans dressed up and decked out in costume. I had taken photos at this event, and I was going to post them...but I thought, how could I make these pictures a little different? By having fun with them! SO, I have posted three pictures to get your thoughts… to see if I should edit more like this moving forward. Write and let me know what you think.
Anyway, my recommendation for the future… attend Toronto Comic Con in March… don’t miss it… and wear your best costume!
Happy Wednesday!
Koray (Core-EYE) Salih
