San Diego Comic-Con International Profile

By Deb Aoki, About.com Guide

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About This Event:

According to Comic-Con's official Web site, "Comic-Con is the largest comic book and pop culture event in North America." This annual event is famous for major blockbuster movie previews, celebrity sightings and exclusive collectibles only available to Comic-Con attendees.

In 2007, over 125,000 visitors came to the San Diego Convention Center over four days. Multi-day and single day passes sold out days in advance. As the crowds grow year over year, Comic-Con reigns supreme as THE event for American comics, science fiction, animation and toy enthusiasts and professionals.

Dates:

Thursday, July 22 – Sunday, July 25 2010

Location:

San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California

Special Guests:

Moto Hagio, creator of Drunken Dream
Yoshitaka Amano, illustrator of Vampire Hunter D and Shinjuku
Felipe Smith, creator of Peepo Choo
Sean Michael Wilson, editor of AX: Alternative Manga Anthology
Stan Lee, co-creator of Ultimo
Milo Manara, comic creator of X-Women
Bryan Lee O'Malley, artist of Scott Pilgrim
Emile Bravo, illustrator of My Mommy Went to America and Met Buffalo Bill
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Events:

Panels
Workshops
Video and Film Presentations
Costume Contest
Art Auction, Gaming
Eisner Awards Ceremony
Portfolio Reviews
Autograph Sessions

Presented By:

Comic-Con International

Registration Information and Admission Fees:

Admission / Membership Fees

Weekend (4-day) pass - $75
Weekend (4-day pass Jr/Sr: $35
Thursday (1-day pass): Adults: $25, Jr/Sr: $12
Friday (1-day pass): Adults: $30, Jr/Sr: $15
Saturday (1-day pass): Adults: $35, Jr/Sr: $15
Sunday (1-day pass): Adults: $20, Jr/Sr: $10
Children under 12 free with paid adult admission
Juniors are 12-17 years old and Seniors are 60 or more years old. Active military will pay the Junior/Senior price.

Pre-Registration Information