StealthySlyth just got back from her trip at Big Apple Comic Con and wrote about her experience here. Con season is awesome but not when you have to choose between two conflicting cons. Next year’s con goers in New York will have to do just that.

The save the date for next year announced at Big Apple Con is set for October 7-10, 2010. That is the same weekend as New York Comic Con which has been scheduled since February.

Looks like Wizard wants to go head to head with New York Comic Con and see who wins. This isn’t just about which con will attendees pick, but also vendors. A “con war” happens as companies have to choose which con they will attend.

But in a recent interview with CBR, NYCC’s Lance Fensterman has the attitude to face the challenge.

“I think it’s great. It’ll be wonderful for the industry to look at these two events side by side and compare them without any spin, without any inflated numbers from Wizard – just look at them and honestly compare and ask the question, ‘Which show is better serving to grow the industry? Which is better serving the exhibitors? Which is better serving the fans and guest?’ We’ve kind of been sitting on the sidelines with having a change in dates and waiting 18 months since the last New York Comic Con, and it’s been tough sitting around waiting to do stuff. We’re ready to go, and I really welcome the direct comparison.”

Very interesting and positive attitude. You NY con-goers will have to tell me which con you enjoyed this past year and why.

In the end, Fensterman continues to exhibit his cool side with: “I’m happy that we know what the playing field is going to look like. We’re excited to do this,” he said. “People keep asking me, ‘What do you think about Wizard putting their dates on top of yours?’ and to be honest with you, it doesn’t matter what I think. I run an event that serves an industry and a fanbase. The more compelling question is, what does the industry think about this? What do the fans think about this move? What does DC think about this? How does it help DC’s business? How does this help Marvel’s business? I think if you read the comments on CBR, it’s pretty clear how everyone feels.”

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