On November 1st-3rd, 2013, the Los Angeles Convention Center was home to Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo! After an extremely successful first year, the guest list was even better, the show moved from the parking lot to the main floor, and even added an extra day to maximize the con! Although it was primed to be better than ever, the show this year was a bit flat compared to the previous year.
The show floor seemed a bit out of sorts, with artist alley scattered all over the place, and it lacked the charm of the first show. Friday also didn’t seem to work out for the expo, as it was mostly empty. The crowds were definitely better during the weekend, but still lacked the excitement of the inaugural show. It was still a good show, with some cool panels and some great guests, but I think the appeal with the groupon deal last year was a huge part in why families flocked to the show. And I think Friday isn’t necessary in LA, especially when people have to battle Friday and Laker game traffic. I’m looking forward to next year’s Comikaze to get better as they adjust to the growing pains of a new show, and know that the best is yet to come!
Now, on to some photos!
Welcome to Comikaze 2013!
What good is Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo, without the man himself? Here he is signing autographs!
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A shot of the special stage reserved for the main panel!
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Have you seen Eee vah?
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An awesome Masters of the Universe display!
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The Aspen booth set up and ready to go!
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Nerd Machine representing at Comikaze!
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One of the best exhibits at Comikaze. Old school arcades and video games!
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Fan favorite artist Marc Silvestri interacting and signing for fans.
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Spiderman artist Humberto Ramos drawing one of his many commissions during the show!
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Who you gonna call He-Man?
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Ecto 1 was the coolest car on display….
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… Or was it???
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Thor and Iron Man 2 exhibits!
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Along with Iron Man armors from all 3 movies!
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If you’re tired, take a seat next to Iron Man!
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Artist Noa drawing live at Comikaze!
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Comic Book Men strike a pose! A never ending line all show!
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John Romita Jr. greeting his long line of fans!
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But not long as the line for Bruce Campbell!
And now, onto some cosplay pics!
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So shiny.
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WHERE IS THE PRINCESS???
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Awesome dark helmet.
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Battle of the Planets!
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Amazing Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn!
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Go go Power Rangers!
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Game Over.
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April O’Neill posing with the TMNT book from IDW!
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Links Unite!
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Where’s Bebop?
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You have failed this city!
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Six shooter.
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Got a light?
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Are we in the new movies?
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Pretty awesome Wolverine and Rogue!
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Cutest cosplayers of the show!
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The best costumes of Comikaze!
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Stay classy Los Angeles! See you next year!
