This Halloween, we went to another Mighty Con convention. If anyone hasn't gone there yet, I definitely suggest you go! We've been going since... maybe the first time it ever happened? Or at least since the first year. Mighty Con happens very frequently. not only at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, but also up in Milwaukee! We personally have never made it to the Milwaukee location, but we have gone somewhat often to the DuPage location.
We were initially introduced to it by our friend Adam - who currently works with Geek Inc. Comics - which is the main sponsor of Mighty Con. Being a newly hatched painting studio, we were more than happy to have a booth there. We wanted to have some kind of exposure to the convention scene, and this spot seemed perfect. It was small, brand new, and no one was quite sure of what to expect. We had been told that it was mostly comic books, which it was. The first time, there were many comic book vendors, and a few toy vendors, such as those Pop Cap Miniatures. It was... interesting.
The very first year, there was no air conditioning in the building, and it was a blistering June/July. The building looked like it was in need of some TLC, and in fact there were a few... maintenance issues that reared their ugly heads during the day. Definitely much to the dismay of Adam - who shone as an organizer as he darted from one end of the building to another to ensure every vendor and guest was happy, and that everything moved smoothly. For a small convention, he still clearly showed pride, and absolute intent on making it a much bigger event.
We've been there several times following - even though the sunshine, snow and rain. Every single event, Adam and the other growing entourage of staff members have been absolutely helpful. We've been to some events where the staff is nowhere to be found, but at Mighty Con there is no shortage of assistance. The theme has also expanded - not only is it still comic books, but it has expanded to include video games. In fact, Extra Life has been making regular appearances, and it's great seeing the number of vendors increase every single year. In fact, there has been an animation college that made an appearance, and the artist booths are consistently growing with more and more impressive talent. Over all, Mighty Con has attracted a very consistent and appealing group of vendors and guests.
For commission painters like ourselves, our very first year we were unsure of what purpose we had there. To give it a shot, just to have convention experience as a vendor... why not? Not to mention, many comic book fans might also be interested in table top games, or need repaints of some models. Needless to say, the first year was very quiet, but we knew that it was just that - the first year.
As stated, Mighty Con has flourished exponentially since then - and just this last Halloween we networked with so many different guests and vendors, it was amazing!! Not to mention, it was a blast that since it was Halloween, all of us vendors each got a bowl of candy for the trick or treaters! No one could break the fun spirit of the convention, even while it was pouring rain outside. As always, we would be more than happy to join for another year, and we hope that new vendors keep popping in. It's been a wild ride with this convention, and we're so excited to have been a part of it since the beginning.
If you have any questions on joining Mighty Con as a vendor/artist as well, email them here. Adam and the staff have been an absolute pleasure to work with, and we hope to see you there soon.
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