(Not) On the Beat at the 2014 Motor City Comic Con

For many years, May has always meant a trip to Novi, MI, for the Motor City Comic Con.  Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, that streak ended this year.

I love the MCCC.  It's an easy 5 hour drive from Chicago.  The Suburban Collection Showplace is an outstanding venue and Novi is a very underrated city.  The convention staff is always top-notch and things run smoothly.  In short, this is a great comic convention.

I have met many of my favorites at the MCCC, including Lauren Holly, Mick Foley and Joyce Hyser.  I saw actress Genie Francis get an unbelievably emotional reaction from the crowd.  I have seen lines around the building for the legendary Stan Lee.  I can rattle off name after name of television, movie or sports stars who have appeared at the MCCC and I met most of them.

I have also grown to appreciate Novi.  We usually attend all three days of the con and also a Detroit Tigers game if they are in town.  We have enjoyed meals at places like Bagger Dave's and the Library Pub.

I was very disappointed that I could not make the con this year, but life happens that way at times.  I should have stayed off of Facebook those days though.  I did not need to see the constant reminders of what a great time I was missing.

My friend Eugene Cresto made the trek and posted some great pictures all day.  One after another I saw him with actor Burt Young (from Rocky), wrestler Bret Hart, actress Joey Lauren Adams and more.  He was killing me!

I am already looking forward to a return to MCCC in 2015.  This really is a "can't miss" on my convention schedule.  It is time to start a new MCCC streak for me.  Now, if I can just get my wish of actress Jan Smithers being a celebrity guest, I will really be happy.