Indy PopCon 2014 Photos #6: Last Call for Costumes
The marathon continues! As promised in our first installment, please enjoy more photos from the first annual Indy PopCon convention. Same guidelines apply: we’re fans, not pros; corrections and...
View ArticleGen Con 2014 Photos, Part 5 of 6: Last Call for Costumes
Not taking Khal Drogo seriously would prove to be his last mistake. After the scene of carnage, his friends divided up the contents of his pockets between them. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover:...
View ArticleWizard World Chicago 2014 Photos, Part 1: Costumes! (Movies, Games, Doctor Who)
Personal fave of the entire show: 8-bit Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII. This weekend was that time again: our annual excursion to Rosemont, IL, for Wizard World Chicago, a four-day entertainment...
View ArticleWizard World Chicago 2014 Photos, Part 2: DC Comics Costumes!
…BECAUSE I’M BATMAN! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: This weekend was that time again: our annual excursion to Rosemont, IL, for Wizard World Chicago. My wife and I took plenty of photos as...
View ArticleWizard World Chicago 2014 Photos, Part 3: Marvel and Dark Horse Costumes!
The Avengers! Classic lineup, different take. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: This weekend was that time again: our annual excursion to Rosemont, IL, for Wizard World Chicago. My wife and I...
View ArticleWizard World Chicago 2014 Photos, Part 4 of 7: Animation Costumes!
Jesse and James fire Meowth, welcome new sidekick Ash. Meet the all-new, all-different Team Rocket! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: This weekend was that time again: our annual excursion to...
View ArticleWizard World Chicago 2014 Photos, Part 5 of 7: Last Call for Costumes
Who ya gonna call? GROOTBUSTERS! Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: This weekend was that time again: our annual excursion to Rosemont, IL, for Wizard World Chicago. My wife and I took plenty of...
View ArticleAwesome Con 2014 Photos, Part 1 of 3: Marvel and DC Costumes
Best Joker of the Year. Not just a fan creation, this getup was from a specific episode of the ’66 series that my wife remembers in detail. When the DVD boxed set comes out in November, her pain can be...
View ArticleAwesome Con 2014 Photos, Part 2 of 3: More Costumes!
Louis Tully, a.k.a. Vince Glortho. Hobbies include Twister, Parcheesi, locking himself out, and warning us how we’ll all perish in flames. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: This weekend my wife...
View ArticleHalloween Stats 2014: Snow Falling on ‘Treaters
Maybe next year we can buy new Halloween decorations with voice chips that sing Christmas carols.The photo at left was taken earlier tonight, on Halloween night. No, those aren’t real birds. Yes, that...
View ArticleStarbase Indy 2014 Photos, Part 1 of 2: Costumes and Pastimes
Darth Maul/Predator mash-up. Call him Maulator. On this weekend in 1988, the inaugural Starbase Indy introduced Indianapolis to the amazing world of Star Trek conventions, though it later expanded its...
View ArticleMCC’s Top 15 Favorite Cosplay Photos of 2014
Extremely honorable mention: Captain America’s sidekick Bucky, comics old-school style. As of last weekend my wife and I officially finished our 2014 convention schedule. We attended seven cons this...
View ArticleWizard World Indianapolis 2015 Photos, Part 1 of 2: Costumes!
The Baroness welcomes you to Wizard World Indianapolis 2015! Unless you’re with that accursed GI Joe. Then you can go attend the dental networking seminar across the hall for all she cares. (Fun MCC...
View ArticleIndiana Comic Con 2015 Photos #1: Our Lucky Friday the 13th
MIKE MIKE MIKE MIKE MIKE MIKE MIKE! GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS! Last year my wife and I attended the inaugural Indiana Comic Con in our hometown of Indianapolis, a decent-sized Midwest city whose Indiana...
View ArticleIndiana Comic Con 2015 Photos, Part 3 of 4: Random Saturday Costumes
Superman’s murderer, Doomsday, still wearing his original “Death of Superman” spacesuit. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: my wife and I attended the second annual Indiana Comic Con despite our...
View ArticleThe Heroes of Our Free Comic Book Day 2015
Even those dastardly Bat-Villains love Free Comic Book Day because it’s the one day of the year they can have nice new things without resorting to theft or deathtraps. Happy Free Comic Book Day! The...
View ArticleIndy 500 Festival Parade 2015 Photos, Part 5 of 6: The Nationalities Council
Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: This year marked the fifth time my wife and I attended the Indy 500 Festival Parade in downtown Indianapolis. It’s an annual date-day tradition for us — partly...
View ArticleIndy 500 Festival Parade 2015 Photos, Part 6 of 6: Star Wars and Potpourri
By the time this parade was over, Boba Fett, was gonna have someone put in the cargo hold. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: This year marked the fifth time my wife and I attended the Indy 500...
View ArticleIndy Pop Con 2015 Photos, Part 1 of 3: Costumes from the Marvel/Disney Empire
Miles Morales, Ultimate Spider-Man, prepares to spring into action. This weekend the second annual Indy PopCon once again overtook our Indiana Convention Center with a festive mix of comics, gaming,...
View ArticleIndy Pop Con 2015 Photos, Part 2 of 3: More Costumes!
Vincent and Tifa from Final Fantasy VII. Longtime MCC readers know I brake for anyone from FF. Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: This weekend the second annual Indy PopCon once again overtook our...
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