Comics conventions

Upon first glance, The Bedford Blues Rugby ground at Goldington Road in Bedford a large, lavish ceremonial marquee by the field seemed like a wedding took place. Instead the place was a cornucopia of sketching, art, buying comics, a dash of cosplayers plus lively discussions on the four colour world.

In recent years, comics conventions have become less about the comics creators, who crafted (and continue to craft) the characters beloved by pop culture and more about celebrity guests. Yes, it is fun to get a picture made with your favorite Star Trek captain or Doctor Who companion, but from my personal experience as well as that of con-goers and the crowded nature of big shows …