How two comic con fans found true love (and each other) at New York Comic Con
Comic conventions have it all, including true love
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You can find a variety of things at a comic convention... but what about true love? We recently met an engaged couple named Laura and Michael, whose love story is unique - they met at New York Comic Con. And thats where their romance blossomed over the years.
Popverse's Veronica Valencia spoke with the happy couple for a video interview, in which they walk us through their comic con romance - from meeting at NYCC 2021, having their first date at NYCC 2022, their unique proposal, and how this year's NYCC will be their last big event before getting married the week after.
Watch the full interview above!Laura and Michael have set up an Instagran account to shared more of their story.
This year's New York Comic Con takes place October 17 through 20, 2024 - and Michael and Laura are set to be married the week after.