What To Expect At Comic-Con 2017: A Conversation With Organizer David Glanzer
San Diego’s biggest event is underway. Comic-Con International draws more than 130,000 pop culture fans every year, and this year is no different.
David Glanzer, director of marketing and public relations for Comic-Con, attended the convention as a fan for the first time in 1978. Since then, he said, Comic-Con has grown exponentially and keeps evolving to reflect how pop culture has changed.
KPBS Arts Reporter Beth Accomando talked to Glanzer about what to expect at this year’s Comic-Con.
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From left: Max Hsu, as Tamatoa from Moana, Ophelia Hsu as Gwenpool, and Parker Hsu as Moana from Moana. July 20, 2017
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San Diego Police Officers from left: Captain Joe Ramos, Assistant Chief Keith Lucas, and Lt. Bill Carter. Not cosplaying, July 21, 2017
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Wonder Woman, protector of the Earth, cosplay by Migana Vanroy, July 20, 2017
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Linda, Tina, and Bob Belcher from 'Bob's Burgers'. From left: Brandice Mello, Clarisse Mello, and Andrew Graham, from Riverside. July 20, 2017
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From left: The Joker, Yondu Udanta/Mary Poppins from Guardians of the Galaxy, and Peter Quill AKA Star Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy. Cosplay from left: Tom Kelly, Cash Branson, and Alex Daniel. July 20, 2017
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Mr. Specter, cosplay by Miles Ritchie, July 20, 2017
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High Priestess and Aku from Samurai Jack, cosplay from left: Stephanie Arce, Kenny Miller. July 20, 2017
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