As the four-day pop culture phenomenon that is Comic-Con kicks off today in San Diego, it appears the event will have some upstart competition next year in Denver. But unlike its California cousin — which by some estimates generates more than $100 million for its host city — organizers say Denver Comic Con will offer a wider range of programming because of its educational component.
“We are incredibly family focused,” said Christina Angel, director of operations for Comic Book Classroom. “We encourage people to bring their children. We will have programming for children. It’s kind of a convention for everyone and not just a specific population.”
Angel said organizers hope more than 4,000 attend the event, which will be a fundraiser for Denver-based nonprofit Comic Book Classroom.
Keith Boyle, who owns I Want More Comics in Northglenn and is on the convention steering committee, said the event would be “highly successful” if more than 10,000 attend.
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