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Bane and the Joker, from the Batman film series challenged each other in a fight to the death – in Dance Central. But they were still no match for the dance skills of the two Deadpools, who rocked out to Sexy And I Know It.
This was just one of the many events that took place at FAU’s first ever Geek Fest, a display of comics and cosplay. The Fest was on Sunday, Nov. 18 in the Grand Palm Room from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Students and visitors alike, such as exhibitors, vendors and those who dressed up, were all there.
“We gave away over 800 programs,” Event Coordinator Richard “Gonzo” Soligny said. Gonzo estimated that over 1,000 people would show up. He was right.
Student admission was free, while outside guests were charged $6.
“It was a gathering of odd,” Ian Foster, a freshman undecided major, said. “Where everyone could let their inner geek out.”
After buying comic book art from one vendor, a student could then browse the selection of vintage Star Wars action figures. They could also pose for a picture with Tony Stark from Iron Man, and then get choked by Darth Vader, all before making it around the entire room.
Nearly every geek fanatic was represented in costume, with characters ranging from Darth Vader to Doctor Who, Pikachu to Poison Ivy, and the fearsome Dr. Doom and his evil sidekick, Little Doom.
Poison Ivy wore nothing but a very small bikini made out of fake ivy leaves, and high heels. Bane was a bald man with the character’s full mask, combat boots, vest and jacket who spoke like Bane himself.
For Samantha Beauvais, a freshman anthropology major, the experience included getting challenged to a dance-off with Deadpool. They tied with one win each — Deadpool wanted a rematch.
The vendors ranged from generic comic book and action figure stores to small collectibles like Undead Ed’s Art, which featured nothing but horrifyingly grotesque zombie tchotchkes, which are zombie-like garden gnomes with hair flowers and bloody eyeballs in the center.
Artists, like Greg Horn, sold their own comic book art that they created. Horn offered discounts for friends of people who purchased his art before them.
Attendees could head over to Coyote Jack’s to listen to hard rock Miami band, Neolythyc, just in case anyone wanted to grab a beer with Dr. Doom before the costume contest. The band rocked the stage at 5 p.m. and gave away free CDs after the show.
