It's one of the most hectic, fun-filled, exhausting weekends you'll ever have in your entire life but it's completely worth it just to nerd out on all the cool stuff that's there. Artists Alley, the panels, the coolest cosplays you'll ever see in your life, the people you'll meet and make friends with for life, the sheer scale of the whole thing and of course, the swag! If you only go once, you should go. It will honestly stay in your mind as one of the best experiences of your life. Warning: Trying to get a member ID and a ticket will shave considerable years off your life, so don't say we haven't warned you. If Comic Con really isn't your thing and you're just a die-hard comic collector, then you have to get to Heroes Con in North Carolina. Started 30 years ago by Shelton Drumm, Heroes Con is beloved by comic book fans for being 'legit'. It should absolutely be on your list of 'Cons To See Before I Die. It took place just last weekend so to get you in the mood and ready for next year, make sure you read the following articles. These will get your blood pumping and we promise you, you'll have booked a ticket to North Carolina before the weekend is through! Comics Alliance 's Chris Sims recounts his experience at Heroes Con and gleefully boasts about his considerably impressive haul at this years con. Read it and weep (literally). Sure it