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I went to the San Diego Comic Con back in 2009 for the last LOST panel.  It was amazing, but I missed having my family with me.  I was thrilled to find Planet Comicon the next year.  I got to meet Mira Furlan!  I went with my son and best friend.  We  have expanded to include my younger son, husband, local friends, and friends from St. Louis.  I am grateful to Planet Comicon for providing an affordable way to share this experience with my family.  Close second will be this year when I give Wil Wheaton a hug!   –Lola Luke

Good luck to you, Lola.  Our Planet Comicontest is now closed.  The winner will be announced on Friday, March 8th.

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At Planet Comicon 2011, I escorted my 19-month-old nephew, Liam, while my brother visited with various artists.  The first time we passed Darth Maul, he waved enthusiastically at Liam, just as he waved at all the children.  Liam just stared; he was more interested in the remote-controlled R2 units.  The second time, Darth Maul removed his glove to show he had a human hand.  Liam remained unimpressed.  The third time, Liam finally consented to being picked up so I could take a picture.  In short, we met the nicest Darth Maul in the galaxy at Planet Comicon.  –Katherine Eppich

Good luck to you, Katherine.  Our Planet Comicontest concludes tonight at midnight.

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When Planet Comicon came around a few years ago, I asked my new boyfriend to go.  He was excited, but had no idea what to expect since he had never been to a con.  In fear of embarrassing me, he didn’t cosplay.  The look on his face when he picked me up and I was dressed as Wonder Woman was priceless.  Each year, our goal is to bring a new friend who has never been.  We’ve succeeded so far by introducing 7 new people in the past 3 years.  We cant wait until this year’s bigger and better Planet Comicon!  –Amber Pope

Good luck to you, Amber.  Our Planet Comicontest concludes tonight at midnight.

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Having attended this convention since 2007, I’ve taken many pictures.  Most of my favorites are the costumes.  Many of them look like a small fortune was spent.  My favorites are costumes that were probably thrown together in a weekend for little or no money.  Tall or small and fat or thin, I say come as you want to be.  I haven’t worn a costume yet, but I wear a Bigfoot t-shirt.  Noell Neil asked why I wore the shirt.  I said I thought it fit the surroundings.  Sarah Douglas said the image on the shirt resembled her ex-husband. –Kyle Henson

Good luck to you, Kyle.  Our Planet Comicontest concludes tonight at midnight.

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My kiddos and I have been going to Planet Comicon for years.  Every year that we have gone, we are always amazed by all of the different vendors, writers, actors/actresses, and artists.  Back in 2011, my kids participated in the costume contest.  They were talking with other kids and adults dressed up as different characters.  Last year, I brought my girlfriend and her two daughters to the convention.  My kids and her oldest daughter were in the costume contest, and they all had a blast.  I would say that the most memorable time going to Planet Comicon is that every time we have gone everyone at the convention is so nice and gets along so well, everyone dressing up, taking pictures with their favorite comic book or media star and having a great time.  –Robert Mitchell

Good luck to you, Robert.  Our Planet Comicontest concludes tonight at midnight.

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My wife and I have attended Planet Comicon for many years.  It falls during our wedding anniversary, and we reminisce every year about previous conventions.  We remember being in the small room before it moved to the room it has been in for several years.  We have made many wonderful memories and friends through the years, and it is always great to see the list of artist, actors, and vendors every year.  There are several that we have gotten to know, and we maintain contact with them throughout the year.  My wife and I usually go with a goal, like upgrading a copy of a book or completing a run or meeting someone.  Last year, the goal was me meeting Billy Dee Williams.  But as I mentioned, the show falls during our wedding anniversary, so as I waited in line she decided to surprise me with a gift.  She went to several of the artist we know and some that we had met and got me sketches of my favorite character, Captain America.  Then she gave it to me that night at dinner at her favorite restaurant, the Cheesecake Factory.  Let’s just say I was shocked, and it was one of my best memories, even though there are many to choose from.  Oh, and by the way, thank you for making sure the new venue is close to a Cheesecake Factory.  My wife is happy, and memories will be made this year.  –Shannon and Karen Peirce

Good luck to you, Shannon and Karen.  Our Planet Comicontest concludes tonight at midnight.

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The year Planet had the ABC Comics artists was important to me because Kevin Nowlan was among them.  I’ve talked to him several times since, but the first time you meet one of your favorite artists is special.  I didn’t have a car at the time and so bought another ticket for someone I barely knew because he was willing to go to the show even if only for a few hours.  So…I’m back in the area that all of the ABC artists are in, looking for Kevin, but he’s on a break.  I talk to the other guys and get some autographs, and Gene Ha asks if I want a sketch – he’s doing them for free.  ‘Why, sure….How about Batman?’  ‘I’ve drawn him too much today.’  ‘Okay, how about Black Canary.  I liked that Starman story you drew with her and Starman.’  ‘Sure.’  And so I get a lovely grey marker sketch for free.  Then Kevin shows up.  We talk for a while.  I end up getting a full figure Man-Bat sketch for a paltry $20.  He draws him like he’s sneaking up on someone.  I end up putting the two sketches in one mylar so the menacing Man-Bat is facing the smiling, effervescent Black Canary.  Not bad for a couple of hours, but it’s just a memento of the first time I met an artist I admire.  –Greg Huneryager

Good luck to you, Greg.  Only four days left to participate in our Planet Comicontest.  Find out how here.

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Our family goes to Planet Comicon almost every year, but last year’s was undeniably the best.  My son and his friend were blown away at the life-sized T.A.R.D.I.S.  They got to meet some amazing costumed superheroes, and I had the honor to meet Edward James Olmos.  Not only am I a huge Battlestar fan, but I made sure to let him know what an impression his character in Stand and Deliver made on me as a GED instructor.  I still have his autograph hanging in my classroom!  –Valorie Engholm

Good luck to you, Valorie.  Only four days left to participate in the Planet Comicontest.  Find out how here.

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It is not hard to recall my greatest memory of Planet Comicon as it was the 1st time we attended the event in 2009.  I am a life-long Star Wars fan and at the time my daughter was 3 years old.  She had a kids book titled “What is a Wookie” that she took everywhere and made any adult in her path read to her.  When I found out Chewbacca himself was going to be attending, I wanted to take her to see him.  We had a medal made that resembled the one Chewbacca got passed at the end of Ep 4.  Once at the convention, we approached Mr. Mayhew, and I explained that my princess would like to give him a medal.  She put it around his neck, and he later read from the Wookie book to her.  Peter and his wife, Angie, offered to watch her while my wife and I walked around.  Normally I wouldn’t leave my child with a stranger, but I felt I created my own “Let the Wookie Win” moment.  We only left for a short while and upon returning we saw our daughter working the booth, helping sell Chewbacca photos.  In the end, she gave Chewbacca a giant-sized hug which says a lot about his kindness because she is normally shy around strangers.  Peter and Angie Mayhew were wonderful and just when I thought my Star Wars adventure was over, Planet Comicon showed me it had only just begun.  Thank you.  –William Bunn

Good luck to you, William.  If you’d like to participate in the Planet Comicontest, you can find the details here.  Deadline is March 1st.

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Though I’ve been to many Cons over the years, I was finally able to introduce my dad to his first ever con in 2010.  He introduced me to SciFi through the ‘SciFi Book Club’ and Analog, way back in the day.  He used to tell my sister and I bedtime stories that I thought were very inventive till I realized he was telling us The Hobbit.  He dragged me to Star Wars during it’s opening weekend in a town 25 miles away.

So I was grateful to have the chance to take my dad to the friendliest Con ever, right here in KC.  He’d suggested going to SDCC, but having gone there, I knew it was a bit, er, much to take in.

As we entered the KC hall, he was like a 12 year old, enjoying all the sights, amazed seeing Steampunk fans dressed up, 501st, etc.  He looked at me, amazed, and said, ‘Son, there’s something here for everyone…’  Like all his fanboy dreams come true.  –Bob Atkins

Good luck to you, Bob.  If you’d like to participate in the Planet Comicontest, you can find the details here.  Deadline is March 1st.