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Comic-Con International San Diego
WonderCon Wraps Up And Comic-Con's Around The Corner
- April 1
- By Beth Accomando
WonderCon just wrapped up in Anaheim. Some people may not know that the pop culture convention is run by Comic-Con International, which takes place every summer in San Diego.
Pop Culture Convention Provides Backdrop For New Novel
- Aug. 29, 2018
- By Beth Accomando
A pop culture convention much like Comic-Con provides the backdrop for Richard Andreoli's new novel, "Battle at the Comic Expo." He will be at Mysterious Galaxy Saturday, Sept. 1, to sign books.
August Noir Book of The Month Club: Catching Up With James M. Cain
- Aug. 13, 2018
- D. A. Kolodenko
Guest blogger D.A. Kolodenko looks to James M. Cain’s "The Postman Always Rings Twice" and Marty Holland's Can-inspired "Fallen Angel" for the August Noir Book of the Month Club to complement the Film Geeks SD Noir on the Boulevard film series at Digital Gym Cinema.
Construction Company Announced For Comic-Con Museum
- Aug. 3, 2018
- By City News Service
Local construction firm KCM Group announced Friday it will oversee design, permitting and building of the Comic-Con Museum, which will fill the three-story, 68,000-square-feet Balboa Park space that previously housed the San Diego Hall of Champions sports museum.
Comic-Con Museum Makes Its Debut With Call For Ideas
- July 20, 2018
- By Megan Burks
San Diego’s Comic-Con Museum is making its debut at this year’s convention. It's signing up members and asking what people would like to see in the museum.
San Diego Photojournalist Uses Work To Inspire Passion For Comics
- July 20, 2018
- By Matthew Bowler
KPBS Video Journalist Matt Bowler brings us the story of one woman who uses her career as a 10-News photojournalist to inspire her passion as a comic book artist.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: A Big Musical, A Small Musical And A Potter Musical
- July 20, 2018
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Nina Garin
Three new musicals open this weekend, one based on a Disney movie, another based on an Irish indie film and the third inspired by the Harry Potter series.
Walter White May Appear In 'Better Call Saul,' Creator Says
- July 20, 2018
- By Associated Press
"Breaking Bad" is gone, but Walter White may be coming back to television.
Comic-Con Rolls Into Day Two
- July 20, 2018
- By City News Service
Seth Rogen, George Clinton and Joss Whedon are among the celebrities expected to make appearances Friday at the annual Comic-Con International celebration of pop culture.
Podcast Episode 147: Comic-Con Fans And Creators
- July 20, 2018
- By Beth Accomando
Comic-Con, my home away from home, is this week and I wanted to provide a little insight into why it gives me such joy.
The Legal Geeks Use Pop Culture To Teach About The Legal System
- July 19, 2018
- By Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh
How accurate was the trial of the Punisher? Did Luke Skywalker have a legal obligation to save the galaxy from the First Order? Those questions will be answered by real-life judges and attorneys on panels at Comic-Con this week.
DC Universe Sets Pricing Plan For Digital Subscription
- July 19, 2018
- By Associated Press
A digital subscription service for DC Comics superfans launching in the fall of 2018 has set its annual membership fee at $74.99.
Comic-Con To Draw Thousands Of Pop Culture Fans
- July 19, 2018
- By City News Service
Bryan Cranston, Olivia Munn and Sterling K. Brown will be among the stars appearing at the San Diego Convention Center Thursday for the opening day of Comic-Con International, an annual celebration of pop culture.
Harbor Drive Closed As Comic-Con Begins
- July 18, 2018
- By Katie Schoolov
Harbor Drive is closed to all cars, bikes, scooters and skateboards as 200,000 people are expected to descend upon San Diego for Comic-Con.
Comic-Con's Chief Communications Officer Gives Panel Recommendations
- July 18, 2018
- By Beth Accomando
Meet David Glanzer, who is not only Comic-Con's chief communications and strategy officer but also a fan of pop culture.