#Stan Lee&039; LA Comic Con

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I made my annual trip to Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con (formerly Comikaze) this year on Sunday. The members of this blog have been attending this con in some capacity for several years; including once being vendors. While this con is smaller than Wondercon or San Diego Comic-con it now has Stan Lee’s name on it, and has been able to pull some pretty interesting guests over the years.

The con seemed pretty well organized this year.  There were plenty of staff directing attendees to the box office and the badge pick-up. We showed up at 11am, an hour after opening.  I don’t drive to get downtown anymore since parking has gotten expensive. We noticed that most of the lots close to the convention center were advertising thirty dollars. I’d recommend taking the metro if you have convenient access to it.

Entry was painless. Weapons check was happening before they even let you in the door for registration this year. They also stopped a girl in front of us that had a Harry Potter-style wizard’s wand and made her exit and go through weapons check before they would admit her (which may have been a bit over-kill). They were also performing bag checks as you entered. This, in addition to their change in costume policy disallowing any fake guns or things similar to guns, may have been too strict for some people. We were able to walk right in and get our badges and lanyards without waiting. If you didn’t buy badges during the pre-sale they were available at the box office. Like may conventions, the price during pre-sale is lower than what you will pay at the door.

  The first floor of the south hall was home to large groups of cosplayers and photographers all day long. I think that this con has a ton of interesting and beautiful costumes.  It helps that it is usually the same weekend as Halloween. There was plenty of room to walk around and through if you wanted to get pictures or see the costumes up close.

We headed up to the exhibit hall first. The main stage is also located in the exhibit hall. This year they moved the stage from the center of the hall to one side which seemed to help with some of the congestion and noise issues they have had in the past. Unfortunately, the main stage has limited seating which means you have to stand to watch any panels unless you luck out and grab one of the 60 seats to the left or right of the main stage. 

There was a large variety of vendors and artist at this year’s con. If you are a regular at some of the other So Cal conventions there are some notable absences including the T-shirt tower people, WeLoveFine, and most of the comic publishers. This con is definitely geared more towards pop culture and less toward comics even though there were comics vendors on the floor. Since we have worked this con as vendors, and because we regularly make purchases at this con, we have heard a lot of complaints of tons of people browsing and no one actually buying anything. I will mention that there were several “vendors” that were only there to sign you up for time shares (and most likely, sell your information). One of which was using the San Diego Comic-con logo to attract attendees. I recommend that attendees to this con take a second look at who they are giving their contact info to.

I, personally, use this con to buy gifts for the holidays because there are consistently good deals. I can’t compare the deals on Sunday to what was happening on Friday or Saturday but it appeared that prices may have been cut to liquidate stock since it was the last day of the con. I was impressed with the variety of merchandise available as well. It was the first con of the season where I was able to find multiple things that  I wanted for myself. 

Since this con is on Halloween weekend most of the vendors keep candy at their booths so that kids that are attending can trick-or-treat. There are a lot less people dressed in bondage gear or being lead around on leashes then other cons that are host at the LA convention center (looking at you AX). The atmosphere at this con and the trick-or-treating seem to lend to a family-friendly atmosphere.

We decided to attend the Makeup National Championships. Entrants were given the theme of “undead glam” and they had to execute a makeup on a model that they brought with them. No prosthetic were allowed. The lack of actual chairs at the main stage let us get close to the makeup models but it was still annoying. Another setback of this being in the main hall for panels was that the crowd in the exhibit hall was playing loud music during parts of the judging of the contest. There were very few spectators compared to the numbers I saw attending some of the earlier panels of the day that had special guests, and it was obvious that the PA was exhausted (high energy but lots of foibles and forgetting to let the judges ask questions). The makeup was pretty impressive and the prizes for the winners seemed well worth their participation: a cash prize and MAC products along with MAC classes. The winner did a very subtle and detailed clown makeup. I’m sure that the judges could see a lot more than we could since the stage lighting washed the model out.

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  If you are coming to this con specifically for Stan Lee then you are definitely going to get what you paid for. There was a Stan Lee exhibit this year (there usually is), panels with the man himself, and the ability to purchase photo ops and autographs. There are also usually exclusives; such as this years’ Stan Lee Funko Pop.

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  This con is doable in a day if you aren’t going for specific guests or panels. The exhibit hall floor can be covered in a few hours and you will still have enough time to grab an autograph or see a few panels. They have started hosting more parties on Saturday nights, so if you are staying downtown or don’t have to drive this could also be a fun option. They have some Magic tournaments that run during the con and also a cosplay competition with generous prizes. And if you have never cosplayed before what better time to give it shot that Halloween weekend?

If you are looking for a convention in LA that is easy to get to and doesn’t require as much planning as Wondercon or Comic-con this is probably the con for you. There are not a lot of free things at this con (other than the Halloween candy) so be prepaid to pay out for autographs and photo ops.  I would also make sure that you buy your tickets during the pre-sale or online through Goldstar or a similar ap to get a better price on the badges since you will need your money for the actual convention when you get there.

So see you again next year Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con! As long as you don’t raise prices and nothing more interesting or fun is happening (Halloween will always win over conventions).

    Stan Lee’s Comic Con 2017 I made my annual trip to Stan Lee's LA Comic Con (formerly Comikaze) this year on Sunday.

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Exclusive Interview with Los Angeles Comic Con CEO Chris DeMoulin

Exclusive Interview with #LAComicCon CEO Chris DeMoulin

Los Angeles Comic Con, formerly known as Stan Lee’s Comikaze, was in full swing this past weekend. I was given the opportunity to interview the CEO of Los Angeles Comic Con Chris DeMoulin. He has been running the convention since 2012.

This is a convention that has been created by fans, for fans. Each year at the end of the convention, attendees receive an email survey. This survey asks what they…

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Actionverse, Catalyst Prime & Marvel: Ray-Anthony Height On Making More Inclusive Comics

Actionverse, Catalyst Prime & Marvel: Ray-Anthony Height On Making More Inclusive Comics

Ray-Anthony Height was one of the many artists tabling at Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con last weekend. I was fortunate enough to interview him about his projects Midnight Tiger, Superb, and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, as well as working in comics as a whole. Gary Catig:  I’m glad you’re able to do this interview. Starting off with an easy question,  what brings you to Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con? Have you…

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Magic Funhouse Takes on Stan Lee's LA Comic Con 2017

Magic Funhouse Takes on Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con 2017

Magic Funhouse is a webseries produced by Fullscreen (the web video provider) that takes a look behind the scenes of a fictitious show made for children. The inevitable irony comes in the star of the show, Brandon Rogers, who also created the web series. Him and the rest of the cast and crew are anything but child friendly which helps to provide a hilarious (and problematic at times) short…

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STAN LEE’S L.A. COMIC CON TEAMS WITH WOW - WOMEN OF WRESTLING TO PRESENT FIRST EVER FANDOM EXPERIENCE IN A PRO WRESTLING RING

STAN LEE’S L.A. COMIC CON TEAMS WITH WOW – WOMEN OF WRESTLING TO PRESENT FIRST EVER FANDOM EXPERIENCE IN A PRO WRESTLING RING

 Pop-Culture Spectacular at the Los Angeles Convention Center on October 27-29 Pulls Back the Ropes For Fans to Meet WOW Superheroes: A Once In a Lifetime Meet-and-Greet/Photo Opportunity. Los Angeles – October 24, 2017 – Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Conand Jeanie Buss, the owner of WOW – Women Of Wrestling, have teamed up to provide pop-culture fans an experience like never-before. For the…

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The Black Eyed Peas and “Masters of the Sun” come to L.A. Comic Con! Join us at Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con as we celebrate Masters of the Sun…

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Finally, The Rock Has Come Back To LA Comic Con (For The First Time)

Finally, The Rock Has Come Back To LA Comic Con (For The First Time)

As previously reported, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was set to make a rare convention appearance at Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con.  Early Saturday evening, Johnson closed out the main stage to promote his latest movie, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.  His panel first began with showing the trailer to the film.  Afterwards, the namesake for the convention, Stan Lee, came out to introduce the star of the…

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Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con is a three day event held at the Los Angeles Convention Center each fall. The event brings out cosplayers from every genre. In this gallery we have collected some of our favorite cosplays that we encountered while at the 2017 event.

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Cosplay From Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con 2017 Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con is a three day event held at the Los Angeles Convention Center each fall.

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Imagination To Burn: 451 Media On Current & Future Projects At Stan Lee's LA Comic Con

Imagination To Burn: 451 Media On Current & Future Projects At Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con

One of the bigger trends in entertainment today is transmedia, where a single intellectual property is presented in various formats that may include comics, TV, movies, and video games. The 451 Media Group, which was co-founded by Hollywood super producer, Michael Bay, is a technology focused company that publishes graphic novels and hopes to develop those properties into different platforms to…

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Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con is Los Angeles’ first multi-media pop culture convention, held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Within the convention fans of the television series Doctor Who organized a cosplay meet up. This year’s Doctor Who meet up was organized by the Order Of Gallifrey. The Order of Gallifrey is a costuming and prop-building club focused on the universe of Doctor Who.

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2017 Doctor Who Cosplay Meet Up at Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con Stan Lee's L.A. Comic Con is Los Angeles' first multi-media pop culture convention, held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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Stargate Will Be At Stan Lee's LA Comic Con Discussing Past, Present, And Future

Stargate Will Be At Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con Discussing Past, Present, And Future

Twenty-three years ago, the Stargate franchise first graced the big screen. Since then, it has also spawned multiple television shows, comic books and video games. This Saturday at Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con, there will be a Stargate panel where stars and creators will be discussing the past, present, and future of the franchise. The panel will also serve as an opportunity to catch a sneak peek to…

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Stan Lee's LA Comic Con Funko Exclusives From Rick and Morty, Marvel, Star Wars and More

Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con Funko Exclusives From Rick and Morty, Marvel, Star Wars and More

Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con is fast approaching this coming weekend of October 27 -29, and like most conventions, they have their own exclusive collectibles.  For those who enjoy the adorable Funko Pops, there are four exclusive vinyl figures that span different areas of geekdom. First off from the episode Lawnmower Dog of Rick and Morty, comes FLOCKED Snowball. For those who liked the Warren Ellis…

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Set To Appear At Stan Lee's LA Comic Con

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Set To Appear At Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con

Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con is only a few weeks away and this week, the organizers had a major announcement. If you are a fan of the Fast and the Furious franchise or you enjoy the HBO series Ballers, you will be happy to learn that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be making an exclusive appearance at the con held this year from October 27 – 29.  Johnson’s appearance will be on Saturday October 28th…

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Dwayne Johnson Confirmed for LA Comic Con!

Dwayne Johnson Confirmed for LA Comic Con!

Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con and Official Media Partner ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Announce Appearance by Dwayne Johnson at L.A.’s Mega Pop Culture Gathering at the Los Angeles Convention Center on October 28

    LOS ANGELES, CA (Thursday, October 12) – Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con and Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME) ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY (EW),the official media partner of the 2017 edition of L.A.…