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Emerald City Comic-Con Just Keeps Getting Better

The happiest of places year after year

Hailey Hastings

Apr 08, 2024

University of Washington

Emerald City Comic-Con Just Keeps Getting Better

Hailey Hastings

2024 marks my fifth year at Emerald City Comic-Con and my second year going as press (woohoo!) and each year I find my self more emersed in the community and more drawn to speaking to vendors and artists and fellow attendees, it's been the highlight of my year every year I have attended, and I knew I had to break down my personal favorite parts of this year's convention down with all of you!

Chris Evans (Yes, he gets his own section)

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This is a no-brainer, if Chris Evans is at an event and I am in the same building my eyes will be on him. I went and watched his panel on Saturday and was so impressed with how well-spoken and charismatic he was, and by how much he commanded a crowd! Everyone I saw who had met him was just gushing about how sweet he was. This is the kind of a-list guest you need to drive a convention.

Layout

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Now, space is something that I do feel like was both improved and was also a struggle this year. Things were more spaced out, which did cause a bit of a timing issue with making it from panels to singings, ideally, the setup from 2023 was a lot smoother. Everything happened in one building and the lines seemed a bit more organized even for the big photo ops\singings it was seamless. This year, specifically with Sean Astin and Elijah Wood, things were a bit of a mess. I think the answer is that if a singing sells out online only pre-paid guests should be allowed in line. Because if not you wind up with people in line for 4+ hours missing other things they paid for and then not getting a refund. ( Yes, this happened to me)

Twilight Cast

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My highlight of this year's con was seeing the Twilight cast. Seeing them together always just fills me with so much joy. I unfortunately wasn't able to attend my meet and greets for them (because of the reason stated above) but standing there and watching them meet fans warmed my heart. It's always so beautiful to see the community those movies have made. I would love to see them + Taylor Lautner at a future con!

Community

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Obviously, the best part of any convention is going to be the community. Seeing how people support each other, how willing people are to speak to people they've never met, how passionate people are about the fandoms they love, it's a real moment of human connection that I really only feel to that extent at a place like Comic-Con.

Cosplay

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One thing I love it's people-watching, and of course, Comic-Con is the best place for that! The cosplay keeps getting more and more creative every year, with people going bigger and bigger. Lord of the Rings was obviously a huge focus this year with the cast being there, so there was a ton of incredible LOTR cosplay! But I will say, the niche movie characters are always my favorite to spot! Saw an incredible Rita Skeeter this year!

Shopping

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I spent way too much money this year! Between pins, art prints, and mystery boxes, I left Saturday night with much more than I needed! The shopping at ECCC is always a fan's paradise with something for everyone. Even just walking through each area and seeing the variety of items available is always such a treat. I can only hope that there are more and more vendors year after year for me to spend my money on.

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Twilight Cast

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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