Comicpalooza, Houston’s biggest multi-genre and pop culture festival returned to the George R. Brown Convention Center May 24-26 for a weekend of anime, comics, gaming, literature, cosplay, celebrity panels, and much more.
This year’s Comicpalooza included a thrilling lineup of activities. There was an exhibitions floor highlighting art and collectibles, fun panels covering a variety of fandoms, special attractions, gaming of all types and spectacular acts.Special attractions included a life-size statue of Appa from Avatar the Last Airbender, Full Steel Combat knight duels, and pop-culture-themed cars.
The guest lineup included Back to the Future stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and James Tolkan. They also had had WWE stars, The Office cast members and stars from Charmed, Other celebrity guests included Robert Englund, Ronee Blakley, Vivien Lyra Blair, Rebecca Romijn, Anson Mount, and Andrew Robinson. They also hosted a huge selection of voice actors and talented artists.
Rate the Con
Our new thing for 2024 is to ask our readers to take a poll on some basic components of the con. We want to know how you rate the parking, the vendors and the food. The poll closes after 30 days and we will use this as a baseline for next years convention. We hope to eventually have a rating system set up for many of the conventions.
FOOD
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PARKING
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VENDORS
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We realize that these don’t apply to all conventions, so if they don’t apply to your con, give them a 5 star.
**Later additions to the rating systems will include things such as guests and ticket prices**
What got my attention (besides the usual cosplay) was the NASA exhibit. It featured immersive experiences with the Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program; Exploration Architecture, Integration, and Science Directorate; Human Health and Performance Directorate; and STEM engagement programs. Fans also got to meet and take photos with NASA astronaut Marcos Berríos.
Cosplay photos are provided by a neutral third party with no opinions given on the event. Cosplay photos are provided to highlight the skills and enthusiasm of the photographer and cosplayers. All opinions and facts in the article are by the author.
While everything mentioned above may be attractive to our readers and make the event more fun, what truly attracts many of us to Comicpalooza is the cosplay. This gives everyone their own chance to show their love for a genre, showcase their skills, and show their enjoyment. Thanks to John-Daniel Balusek Ryan we get to see some of the fantastic cosplay that was on site.
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