Beth Accomando
The San Diego Convention Center expects Comic-Con’s economic impact to match last year’s, while UC San Diego researchers predict which neighborhoods could see the most economic activity.
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Comic-Con week kicked off with a furry twist as costumed pets and their owners gathered at San Diego's Balboa Park for Helen Woodward Animal Center's PAWmicon 2026. -
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The event has been held in San Diego since 1970, growing from a small gathering of comic book enthusiasts into a global cultural phenomenon that attracts fans, creators and artists from around the world. -
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