On a trip with its definite ups & downs, I was in Los Angeles over the weekend to attend Bent-Con. The organizers describe it as "like a Comic-Con, only gayer." It turned out to be a modest-sized comic book & media convention aimed toward gay audiences. It was 1st held last year in a space behind a leather bar, & now, in its 2nd year, it ambitiously upgraded to the Westin Bonaventure. Exhibitors ranged from David Kelly, the creator of the guileless Steven's Comics, to Patrick Fillion, whose rather extreme sci-fi erotica stories are totally at odds with his somewhat milquetoast personality. Besides the exhibition hall, there were discussion panels, a film program & an animation/fantasy costume contest. There was definitely enough to keep me entertained for a long afternoon. If nothing else, I was exposed to a lot of overstated representations of the male body. My con-companion & I enjoyed how super-friendly all the exhibitors & the attendees were.§ Bent-Con
December 3-4, 2011
Westin Bonaventure
Los Angeles, CA
2 comments:
"If nothing else, I was exposed to a lot of overstated representations of the male body." Yes, but did you get laid, and did you go to "Orango" at Disney Hall? Enquiring minds want to know.
SFMike: Thank you for your concern. No on both counts, which I suppose is quite lame, seeing as I was 3 blocks from Disney Hall & within throwing distance of porn stars & more all day. If I do this again, I will be sure to book the hotel package instead of taking advantage of free rooms from friends.
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