Re: WWYCD: Fans and cons
Jack Diamond went to a con once -- incognito, just to look around. While he was there, he heard a couple of fan arguing about whether he was really a hero or a menace. For kicks, he joined the argument on the "He's a menace!" side. The "He's a hero!" fan made a compelling, passionate case for why all the negative publicity Diamond got was inaccurate and undeserved. Later that day, he watched with satisfaction as his unknowing supporter found something he'd covertly placed in his jacket pocket: his calling card (a blue-backed Hoyle jack of diamonds) with the word "Thanks" written across it.
Pariah is uncomfortable with all that attention. He'll go if asked, but he'll spend most of the time deflecting attention and praise to his teammates.
Thunderstrike has been going to cons for years. He participates in the discussion groups, signs autographs, poses for pictures, gives lectures, the whole nine yards. Although he's been in the business for more than a decade, he remembers the wonder of being a new superhero and is happy to share that joy as much as he can.
Wild Card has never been to a con. They always seem to schedule these things the same weekend as his archaeology symposia.
Morningstar spends her day at the con with conflicting feelings -- thrilled and humbled, on the one hand, at the number of people who seem to want to see her and talk to her, and a little peeved at the long, long line of pretty girls falling over themselves to get a glimpse at Terminal Velocity. Have a little pride, girls!
ColdFire is a geek at heart, so she eats the experience up. When she's not making public appearances, she's hanging out with fans and beating anyone who cares to try their hand against her at Halo 3.
Onyx is amazed that, with all the superheroes patrolling New York these days, they'd ask him to come to a con. He jumps at the chance.