Rhode Island Comic Con: An amalgamation of fun

Family friendly

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One of the first things parents wonder is if this is something that I they bring their children. That is a definite yes. The people attending the con were very respectful of their surroundings. The costumes may have been a bit racy at times, but nothing was so bad that someone would have to cover anyone’s eyes. The people at the panels were also very respectable. I went to the panel with Elizabeth Henstridge (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D), Emma Dumont (The Gifted) and Katrina Law (Arrow), which I’ll discuss in depth at another time, and there was a story they wanted to tell. But, they were mindful of being too over the top and asked for the crowd’s permission before they told the stories.

A great personal moment was when my friend’s daughter got to meet “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair. He was smiling, asked her name, shook her hand, and talked to her for a little while. He didn’t ask for money or even hesitate to be a great guy. Meanwhile, me and two other grown men were too starstruck and scared to approach the wrestling legend.

There are tons of things for everyone of all ages to do. There’s even a (Kids Con) in the building, where the really young children can have an experience of their own. I wasn’t expecting so many people of all ages to be there, and I heard zero complaints about people being too raunchy.

What is your favorite part of Comic Cons? Let me know in the comments below!