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    3.1 (34 reviews)

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    Annette M.

    This review is coming from a non fan but I just felt this was one just one HUGE comic super store that did not include any old school comics. Thought it would be a fun Fathers Day event with our teens however we were all ready to leave within 2.5 hours. The fun was in checking out everyone's costumes and the amazing artwork. I felt everything else was overhyped. No chance in viewing any of the panels. Way too many people in a chaotic mass of a line if you could call it that. Not really organized enough to enjoy anything other that just walking around and people watching the fans in costumes. No meet and greets available while we were there. If you get in line at the celebrity summit, you can expect to pay $40-$100 for an autograph and wait an hour or longer. So really $60 to get in and then plan on dishing out more $$$ and waiting in line most of the day. Several people with VIP passes were complaining that even with those they could not get through the line quicker. Maybe they had a larger turn out than expected but it sure was not enjoyable being shoulder to shoulder in a sea of people with little organization from the event staff. Maybe next year they will plan accordingly and hire more staff and event planners.

    Yvonne H.

    First time to this event. The event organizers didn't plan the entrances very well as signagece was vague. We arrived early afternoon and wound up in the re-entry line. Wasted time there until all most at the front Luckily some mentioned what the libe was for. Recentered to correct line, walked all the way back to the front. From there not too bad. East ticket purchase booth. Note to self, buy tickets early because you do save quite a bit by doing so. The Convention center is pretty large. The map they give helps but we still got lost. I liked the booths but found quite a bit of them sold all the same items. The best part is people watching and enjoying all the co-players . LOTS of awesome ideas out there and families all get into the spirit as well. Never made it to the main food court but one food area had burgers that didn't look very appetizing that were $12, no sides, $6 for a medium drink. Ouch! We bought drinks because we were thirsty and treated them like liquid gold,lol. Sure, I know it was to be expected. Lots of walking and loads to do and see. I had fun and want to come back next year.

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    Jessica J.

    Comic Con was definitely having a sophomore slump this year. Last year I was giddy with how awesome the first year went (http://www.yelp.com/biz/denver-comic-con-denver. This year it was lines, communication problems and guest cancellations that the con experienced and the all of us who bought tickets had to endure! The good: - Initial estimates put attendance for the weekend at 48k! That is getting to be a pretty big con and will only attract bigger names. This is great for us geeks and the city of Denver for those tourism dollars. - Decent named guests (Takei, Shatner, Wheaton), although Stan Lee cancelled last minute (not the con's fault and they quickly got Shatner to replace him) - Great costumes and atmosphere (once inside) by attendees - Better panel management (getting cleared from the room and the panel going on/ending on time) The bad: - Lines: Long, long, long lines everywhere. I am sure you all heard about the 3 hour line to get in on Friday night! Yeah, well it was still about an hour on the other days! And that was just to get in, then you had the lines to get into the panels, the exhibit hall, the bathroom....you get the picture. It was a series of standing in lines and it resulting in not seeing as much as I wanted. - Guests: While the con did have some good guests, when you compare it with other comparable sized cons (Phoenix, Philly), they had very few guests. They need more big names. They also need to make the big names more accessible (seeing Shatner or Takei was nearly impossible and required more camping out and lines). - Volunteers/Overall Management: I can't tell you how often I heard that people should ease up because everyone working was volunteers so we shouldn't expect much. Really? You sell tickets, you promise a service, you need to figure it out. Here is a tip, next time open more than one door to the convention center. Oh and communicate to your volunteers what is going on, because most had no idea and were kinda frazzled and rude. - Badges: The con promised attendees they could pick up badges early (other cons mail badges so this step can be skipped on the day of the con), but through a comedy of errors on their part where never able to get badges out early and did a pretty bad job of communicating this (which made several people steaming mad - just check their Facebook page). In some ways I think they improved on the event. They got more space at the convention center & they manged panels better. However, everything else about the management of the con was so bad it makes me want to skip a few years until they get it together. Oh, and I still think we need trailers and exclusive content! Starfest has it, your telling me a huge con like this can't get it? Until, next year DCC....maybe.

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    Andrea B.

    This is one of the most fun events for all comic and cartoon fans alike- although last year was my first year, my daughter has been involved last 3 - It's amazing looking at the cosplay,people spend a lot of money showing up and out doing themselves every year- This year I'm expecting it to be even bigger- -2016 So we went through on Sunday this year and it was not as bad - (packed) So many things to look at and people to admire for dressing up- My teen had a ball but my six year old was bored so just a heads up- (not for all kids) I was looking for a supernatural mug and did not find: ( But overall my teen had fun and it was about her-

    Blair S.

    MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU! This review is for the Members of Colorado Star Wars Alliance (C.S.W.A) I have been attending Denver Comic Con for many years now and for the most part it has been fun. I am proud to be GFL. Many of you have expressed your concerns over the years about the yearly event, seemly, lacking in quality as the years go by. And it seems like there are more, restrictions being placed upon Costumers. I will have to agree with all the FL's. So let's start with the problems that came up. 1)The 45th Imperial Brigade was not aloud to bring blaster props, even when they were presented at security check points for inspection. Stormtroopers and Officers props were confiscated and disposed of by Comic Con security staff. 2) The 220th Stormtrooper MP Company & XRA Corps faced the same predicament. AJ Order however, were allowed in with their light sabers and vibrio blades, I was clear that some Costumers were clearly discriminated against! So with a heavy heart we will not return to the Denver Comic Con next year but will seek, reunification at either the Springs or Cheyenne. I will keep you posted, let your other bothers and sister know, that this function seems to get worst every year! It was also poorly planned, the streets were blocked off because the Comic Con event, conflicted with Father's Day and Rainbow Week, very poor planning on the part of the Comic Con Staff!

    Alice Q.

    Comic Con is a girl's big butt. Super massive, endless artist allies all-aROUND, with the crack of cosplay charisma in the middle. We've been going for a while now, years and years previously and still on counting. It's something that must be added to your things to do for the year round. It's definitely an experience and if you want to be WOW-ed, the cosplay, the amount of tries and efforts and most importantly, time, this is where to explore it. The geeky culture just got even more popular. It's hard not to spend any money here. Even outside of the venue, the people prancing around in costumes are storming the streets of 16th St. Mall. They often invite the most demanded voice actors, musicians for video-games, sub art culture such as Japanese comics and more of course. My favorite costumes to see here are the ones that make me laugh hard, especially the artistic life puns. You know? "When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade?" Literally, I saw a guy in a costume and he was dressed as "life," and he was handing out "lemons." Overall, there was another costume I enjoyed. The "Dr. Feel-Good," a pretend of a doctor who gave people vodka shots. Super cool. I think this also expands people to get their hands on the goods of Marvel, Anime, Panels, to meet their favorite actors for sub indie themes and more.

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    Stewart L.

    Every year this seems to get bigger and bigger, the imaginations of people who attend this are amazing it seems like they have gotten better with their organization and event planning definitely someplace to take the family and all of the geeks unite

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    Kristine C.

    This is not normally something I would go to - so I admit I might not be the best to review it... but we had a fun afternoon wandering around this convention. My kids were performing on Saturday through a theater superhero camp they went to (I know, awesome, wish I could go too). So we got passes for our family to watch them and then wander around. Best. People watching. Ever. Two floors to the Convention with one full of panels and speakers, and the other with stages and booths. There are lots of things to buy, people to meet, and things to watch. A fun day!

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    It's definitely an experience and if you want to be WOW-ed, the cosplay, the amount of tries and efforts and most importantly, time, this is where to explore it.

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    4.6(164 reviews)
    0.0 miCBD, Northwest

    This is the ultimate craft beer festival in the United States. I'm glad I finally got to complete…read morethis three-day pilgrimage. There were some 500 breweries pouring at this year's event. Initially, this volume was discouraging, because it didn't seem like I would be able to make a dent in it. However, this feeling soon gave way to the joy of adventure. No matter where I happened to land, I could find plenty of styles that interested me. Strong ales, in particular. The size of the convention floor is immense, so you can only go back and forth, from one end to the other, so many times. It helps to follow some sort of strategy. Early on, I completed a series of small missions. I tasted everything that interested me from the section featuring collaboration beers, followed by the section with medal-winning brews from previous years. Next, the section with international beers. From there, I treated my favorites from the most well-known regional brewers like an aircraft carrier. These included the likes of AleSmith, Dogfish Head, Firestone Walker, Pizza Port, Russian River, and Sierra Nevada. I sampled at random from the rest of the lot. I made sure not to overexert myself during the day, and to get adequate sleep each night. Also, to be well-fed and hydrated before, during, and after each of the three, four-day sessions. The entire convention floor is concrete, so my feet progressively tired from walking on it over the course of three days. This makes it important to wear shoes with optimal cushioning. The Thursday evening session is great, because it's not too crowded. The Friday and Saturday sessions, on the other hand, are dense with people. However, this is easily absorbed by the vast array of tasting stations. For certain breweries, the lines are ridiculous, so I never bothered with those. There is no re-entry after you leave the event. However, the four hours go by fast, and there are plenty of areas with seating to rest from walking. The food selection was nearly devoid of vegan options. I was able to get a vegan noodle and rice bowl from Cupbop, but they didn't have tofu or other plant-based protein to put in it.

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