Alternicon is all about independents. In an online community saturated by artists looking for recognition and success, it can be difficult to feel noticed. There are webcomics like Homestuck and podcasts like “Welcome to Night Vale” that have become pinnacles of fandom and popularity–in fact, most of the people who attended Alternicon are in a costume from one of these properties–but there are plenty of creators searching for an audience. The convention, which took place at the Midtown Hotel over the weekend, attracted small business owners, authors, writers, and fans to a compact but lively space that all sought entertainment. More
