Just this past week I was talking to a friend — well, whinning, practically — that we never got any more geek events down in South Florida: no comic conventions, no Star Trek conventions, just one gaming convention a year, blah, blah. Imagine my surprise when I visit a local forum I frequent and see a post announcing Florida Supercon!

FLORIDA SUPERCON: SOUTH FLORIDA’S COMIC BOOK, ANIME, ANIMATION, COSPLAY, FANTASY & VIDEO GAME FESTIVAL (did we leave any geek subculture out? there’s actually hobby gaming as well) happens on June 5, 6 & 7, 2009 at the DoubleTree Miami Mart Airport Convention Center, which is actually right in my backyard.

FSC has a gaggle of events for the entire weekend, and a veritable army of media guests, headlined by none other than Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness, Burn Notice, Xena) and with a number of pretty good second-tier guests as well. There’s tons of comic book professionals, and there will be open gaming and tournaments during the weekend.

I so want to go. It has been ages since an event like this has come to South Florida, and to Miami specifically, I just feel the burning need to drop by, support the show and get my geek on. If you happen to be traveling to South Florida that weekend of June, drop by as well (and let me know you are in the comments). Expect a report and photos soon after the show.