Some people say go to an airport for good people watching.
John Hernandez says go to a comic book convention, specifically his Colorado Cosmic Con, where up to 30% of attendees participate in cosplay (a blend of costume and play) and will come dressed as their favorite character from comics, TV and film.
“If you like to watch people dress as someone they’re not, come out and have fun,” said Hernandez, who founded the event in 2017.
Colorado Cosmic Con runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road. Tickets are $5-$10 and a weekend pass is $10-$15; coloradocosmiccon.com.
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One of the joys of a con is seeing celebrity guests and getting your photo taken with them. This weekend’s event will bring out a quintet of famous faces: Christopher Serrone from the 1990 film “Goodfellas,” Katie Cassidy from the TV series “Supernatural” and the 2010 film “Nightmare on Elm Street,” Marti Matulis from the TV series “The Mandalorian,” Amanda Detmer from the 2001 film “Saving Silverman” and local celebrity Jason Montoya, a sketch card artist who founded Themis Comix and works with Upper Deck Entertainment.
About 90 vendors will also be on hand to sell you comic books, Pokémon cards, toys, collectibles and other bespoke items, including kitchenware emblazoned with superheroes.
“You’d be surprised how much a comic book is worth,” Hernandez said. “There’s a big market for this kind of stuff. It’s compared to the stock market. You buy something and sit on it. Marvel movies have a big influence on comic cons. People are always looking for the next big character to collect.”
