FlameCon, an LGBTI centered comic con event, starts its third year strongly

FlameCon, a LGBTI-centered comic con event, started its third year with a bang.

Started by Geeks Out, a non-profit dedicated to empowering and promoting the queer geek community, FlameCon is the largest LGBTI comic con in the world.

This year, the third annual FlameCon brought in 40% more ticket sales. It’s no surprise, considering how much LGBTI representation in the geek community is needed.

‘Community is the biggest reason why [this event was created],’ says Michelle Micor of FlameCon’s PR department.

Unlike mainstream comic con events, FlameCon provides pronoun stickers for attendees and centers LGBTI artists.

‘The fact there’s a con just for the LGBT community is significant,’ says Cathy, a vendor at FlameCon. ‘I came last year and was just overwhelmed by how friendly and accepting everyone was.’

‘I’m from Ohio and we don’t really have events like this out in Ohio,’ says Sarah, another FlameCon vendor.

Cathy (left) and Sarah share a table at FlameCon

Currently, FlameCon is a New York City-based event, though Geeks Out tables at comic con events around the country…

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