Bakersfield Comic-Con Pleases Local Comic Book Lovers

Bakersfield’s first-ever Comic-Con was filled not only with vendors, but old and young fans alike. They poured into the event, formed long lines, and all came to support the idea that people love comic books, toys and superhero social gatherings.

”I came to support a local event,” said local enthusiast Daniel Emery. He sat with his wife Keely while their toddler was in a stroller. He said that even though it’s harder to get out while having a toddler to chase around, Comic-Con was a great way to get out of the house and support the inaugural comic book event. He said they had also been to past San Diego Comicons, but hadn’t gone this year.

Collector Paul Rodriguez said he’s been collecting comic books off and on since the 1970s. He showed up because he said it’s the first comic book event with actual people.

Another couple, Veronica Casteneda and Kenny McCollough, bought graphic novels, put them in their car, then came back inside to listen to a presentation on Oddball comics. Asked why they came to the event, McCollough said, "There's nothing like it in town."

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