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Comic-Con International San Diego
Tens of thousands of people are descending on downtown San Diego this week for the annual Comic-Con International convention. It starts Thursday, July 19 and runs through Sunday, July 22. Click here for a complete list of all other Comic-Con related events.
Comic-Con International 2018
Bidding Goodbye To Comic-Con 2018
Wrapping up the pop culture convention
Comic-Con concluded Sunday with what is traditionally known as kids day.
Comic-Con Rolls Into Day Two
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.
Walter White May Appear In 'Better Call Saul,' Creator Says
"Breaking Bad" is gone, but Walter White may be coming back to television.
The Legal Geeks Use Pop Culture To Teach About The Legal System
Group will hold panels and mock trial at Comic-Con
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.
Comic-Con To Draw Thousands Of Pop Culture Fans
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.
DC Universe Sets Pricing Plan For Digital Subscription
A digital subscription service for DC Comics superfans launching in the fall of 2018 has set its annual membership fee at $74.99.
Harbor Drive Closed As Comic-Con Begins
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.
Nonprofit Protects First Amendment Rights Of Comic Book Readers And Creators
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund To Hold Panels At Comic-Con
Beyond the walls of Comic-Con, comics and graphic novels still face instances of censorship and discrimination.
Comic-Con's Chief Communications Officer Gives Panel Recommendations
Meet David Glanzer, who is not only Comic-Con's chief communications and strategy officer but also a fan of pop culture.
Comic-Con Kicks Off With Preview Night
Comic-Con International, again expected to draw a wide array of fans of the popular arts, will conduct its annual preview night at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday night.
A Comic-Con Without Marvel, HBO Gives Others A Chance To Pop
Over 130,000 pop culture devotees are descending on San Diego's Gaslamp District on Wednesday for the annual four-day comic book convention Comic-Con, the big, bright and very heavily branded confab of costumed superfans and the corporate sponsors vying for their attention — and dollars.
First Person: I Moved To San Diego To Be Closer To Comic-Con
Comic-Con seems like the perfect place for Nathan Donovan. So perfect that he decided to move to San Diego to be closer to the pop-culture convention.
1st Comic-Con Of The MeToo Era Grapples With Harassment
Comic-Con, the annual gathering of over 130,000 fans, artists, collectors and geek culture savants, has already been changed by the #MeToo and Time's Up era.
Comic-Con International 2017
Bidding Farewell To Another Comic-Con: Hall H, Cosplay And A Death Star Coffee Table
The 48th annual Comic-Con International came to a close on Sunday night. Here are a few highlights.
Most Talked About Moments At Comic-Con 2017
Take a look at the top trending San Diego Comic-Con 2017 moments.
MAD Magazine Cartoonist Looks Back On 47 Years Of Comic-Con
A MAD Magazine cartoonist compares the first Comic-Con in 1970 to today's crowded, pop culture extravaganza.
Comic-Con For Educators: Comics To The Rescue (Of English Learners And History Students)
The San Diego Central Library this year continues its tradition of melding Comic-Con and education. This weekend it will host teachers from Helix Charter High School who use comics to teach everything from algebra to French history.
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.
Comic Book Fans Meet Creators At Booths, Panels
Check out IDW and Quick Draw
Comic-Con 2017 is off and running, and here is one booth to check out and a cool not-to-miss panel.
Under Siege: Women Gamers Shine Despite Online Bullies
Video games give fans a chance to outwit and defeat bad guys in any digital realm, but many women gamers find these worlds are not free of real life issues like bullying.
Comic-Con For Educators: 'It's OK To Be Odd' And Other Lessons For College
There is an unexpected thread running through several of the panels at Comic-Con this year: mental health. We talk with two panelists focusing on student well-being.
'Winter' Arrives At Comic-Con With 'Game Of Thrones' Panel
Fresh off setting record ratings for HBO in its seventh season premiere last weekend, "Game of Thrones" cast members will appear Friday at Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center.
Lines At Comic-Con's Hall H: Badge Of Honor Or Not Worth It?
With more than 130,000 attendees every year, lines to get into Comic-Con panels can be daunting. Some fans even wait days.
San Diego Public Library Issuing Comic-Con Themed Library Cards
In the spirit of Comic-Con, the San Diego Public Library is issuing new cyborg-themed library cards starting Thursday, July 20.
San Diego Comic-Con Officially Kicks Off
Halle Barry, Colin Firth and Will Smith will be among the big-screen stars appearing at the San Diego Convention Center Thursday on the opening day of Comic-Con International, an annual celebration of pop culture.
Comic-Con For Educators: Ramona High Eases Into ‘The Odyssey’ With Graphic Novel
This week, downtown San Diego will be filled with fantastical creatures, comic book villains — and everyday superheroes. Teachers come to Comic-Con each year to present on using pop culture in the classroom. This year, they include educators from Ramona High School.
Top 10 Comic-Con Events For Arty Geeks
Comic-Con brings its share of culture, comedy and creative personalities to San Diego, here is a look at the 10 best arts-inspired events.
Writer Chelsea Cain Wants More Women's Narratives In Comics
Chelsea Cain has only written one comic book series, but she is already being called one of the best writers in the industry.
San Diego's Top Weekend Events: The Comic-Con Buzz
Comic-Con may not start until next week, but there are some events happening before the big weekend, plus some sophisticated comic-related options.
Mayor Faulconer: Comic-Con To Stay In San Diego Through 2021
Comic-Con International is staying at the San Diego Convention Center through 2021, Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced Friday.
Comic-Con International 2016
Sob, Sob, Another Comic-Con Come And Gone
After four days of pop culture celebration, it's time to return to the real world
Comic-Con 2016 wrapped Sunday night. During the four-day celebration of all things pop culture, there were hundreds of hours of programming, a film festival and the handing out of the Eisner Awards. Now it's back to the daily grind.
Family Affair Explores Star Trek Final Frontier
The play "Klingon Lifestyles," which will stage its 23rd production Friday, has become a classic at Comic-Con in San Diego. Meet the family behind it.
Makeup Artists Bring Characters To Life At San Diego Comic-Con
Artists at the Cinema Makeup School booth at San Diego’s Comic-Con give fans a little taste of how they pull characters from comic book pages.
What To Know About Comic-Con, Day 2
The world premiere of the animated film, "Batman: The Killing Joke," will highlight the second day of Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center.
'Star Wars' Collector Shows Smaller Side Of Comic-Con
While others look forward to the latest blockbuster trailers, some are on the hunt for Comic-Con's exclusive merchandise. Ramie Tateishi, who has been collecting R2-D2 robots for 40 years, explains why he attends the convention year after year.
Fans Embody Favorite Characters At Comic-Con
San Diego native Jamie Lee Cortez explains what it’s like to walk around Comic-Con dressed up as a popular character.
What To Know About Comic-Con, Day 1
First-day highlights include a panel with filmmaker Oliver Stone, a world-premiere screening of the USA series "Falling Water," the 75th anniversary of Captain America, the 19th annual Superhero Kung Fu Extravaganza and the Cartoon Network Costume Ball.
The Healing Power Of Superheroes
Dr. Janina Scarlet, founder of Superhero Therapy, incorporates pop culture characters to help patients cope with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression.
Trolley Increasing Service During Comic-Con
The Green, Orange and UC San Diego Blue Lines will depart all stations every 15 minutes most of each day. Train frequency will increase to every 7 1/2 minutes during peak travel times on the Green Line and UC San Diego Blue Line.
News In Numbers: Comic-Con Uses Its Super Powers To Help Fill San Diego Trolley Cars
Taking the trolley to Comic-Con might be the worst kept secret for avoiding downtown traffic and parking fees. How big of a boost is the event for ridership numbers?
A Pair Of Geeky Fringe Festival Musicals Get Restaged During Comic-Con
Turning Tydes serves up 'The Phantom of the Empire' and 'Les Midge'
A long time ago in a galaxy known as MGM, Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland used to rally a ragtag crew of neighborhood kids to put on a show. That spirit also fuels a youthful theater company called Turning Tydes, which serves up a pair of geeky, do-it-yourself musical mash-ups that will run during Comic-Con.
Comic-Con Celebrates 47 Years In San Diego
It's the longest continuously-run comics and popular arts convention in the U.S.
The first Comic-Con, held in the basement of the U.S. Grant Hotel, drew about 300 people. Now it has almost 500,000 square feet of exhibit space and attracts more than 130,000 attendees.
MTS Partners With Uber For All-Star Game And Comic-Con
The Metropolitan Transit System announced an agreement with Uber to bring customers to and from transit stations in San Diego County over the next few weeks, with the possibility of a more permanent arrangement in the future.
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The Imperfect Perfection Of Comic-Con
Kaijus in jail, Lumberjanes, and Popeye the Sailor Moon
With 600 hours of programming, a quarter mile of exhibit hall and an ever-widening radius of outside activity, Comic-Con is sensory overload and all you can hope to do is taste a tiny sample of the pop culture smorgasbord.
Behind The Scenes At The Symphony’s Surprise Star Wars Concert
The San Diego Symphony performed a surprise concert for 7,000 Star Wars fans during Comic-Con and it was all kept top secret.
San Diego Symphony Puts On 'Star Wars' Concert For Comic-Con Crowd
Director J.J. Abrams and the San Diego Symphony surprised "Star Wars" fans with a free special performance of the music from the franchise at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, a symphony spokesman said Saturday.
Multitasking at Comic-Con — There's An App For That
A new app is being billed as"Uber for queueing up," and it's helping costumed superheroes and their fans at San Diego's annual pop cultural festival.
Barrio Logan Wants In On Comic-Con Spotlight
Business offers Chicano-Con to draw attention to Latino popular culture
Business owners in the San Diego neighborhood said they don't benefit from the international event so they're hosting Chicano-Con.
Rococo X-Men Prepare For Comic-Con Masquerade
Costumers add final touches for Saturday event
Comic-Con is in full swing and Thursday night there will be the second annual Her Universe Fashion Show. But the longer tradition for costumers and cosplayers at Comic-Con is the Masquerade on Saturday. One group is preparing to take the X-Men back to the Rococo style of Marie Antoinette by way of Sofia Coppola.
Comic-Con In Full Gear
This year's edition of Comic-Con International will mark its first full day Thursday by presenting a huge collection of exhibits at the San Diego Convention Center and hosting panels with film stars and producers.
Comic-Con 2015: Through The Eyes Of KPBS' Cinema Junkie
KPBS arts and culture reporter Beth Accomando is covering Comic-Con Thursday through Sunday. Follow along here.
Barrio Logan Wants In On Comic-Con Spotlight
Business offers Chicano-Con to draw attention to Latino popular culture
Business owners in the San Diego neighborhood said they don't benefit from the international event so they're hosting Chicano-Con.
Canadian Filmmaker Makes First Trip To Comic-Con
Short film 'Dead Hearts' to screen Thursday
Comic-Con kicked off it’s 46th year in San Diego Wednesday with preview night. I spent the evening with a Canadian filmmaker who was making his first visit to Comic-Con. What a blast!
How To Enjoy San Diego's Comic-Con Without A Badge
So you don't have paid admission to Comic-Con International? No problem. There's still a lot of fun to be had during this week's pop culture extravaganza.
Comic-Con's Soft-Opening Includes Events At Central Library, Convention Center
Comic-Con International's annual soft-opening is scheduled Wednesday night. Public transportation agencies are ramping up services as the event comes to town.
Conan O'Brien Kicks Off 4-Night San Diego Run Of His Show
The show will take place at Spreckels Theatre in downtown San Diego, where Comic-Con International is getting underway.
Comic-Con Set To Kick Off Amid News It's Staying In San Diego Until 2018
Pop culture convention begins Wednesday with preview night
Comic-Con is the largest pop culture convention in North America, and until at least 2018 it will remain in San Diego. Spokesman David Glanzer talks about the new contract and what's new at the convention.
Scanty Comic-Con Costumes No Excuse For Sexual Harassment
GeeksForCONsent says organizers of annual pop culture fest don't do enough to stop harassers
An advocacy group is targeting this week's annual Comic-Con convention in San Diego for failing to do enough to prevent sexual harassment. GeeksForCONsent has collected 3,000 signatures asking Comic-Con to beef up its anti-harassment policy and enforcement.
Comic-Con 'Zombie Walk' In San Diego Canceled Over Safety Concerns
The organizers of the annual "Zombie Walk" said the event will not take place this year because of legal concerns stemming from an automobile crash last year that seriously injured a woman.
Preparations Begin For Comic-Con International In San Diego
Around 130,000 people are expected to attend the largest annual trade show in San Diego through Sunday. Many are visitors from out of town, and some are from out of the country.