San Diego Comic-Con International Profile

• http://www.comic-con.org/cci
• Fast facts and before you go tips

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.

Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27 2008

San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California

• Sergio Aragones, Mad Magazine artist, and co-creator of Groo
• Eddie Campbell, artist of Bacchus and From Hell
• Lynda Barry, artist of the syndicated strip Ernie Pook's Comeek
• Howard Chaykin, artist/creator of American Flagg!
• Keith Giffen, artist/writer of 52 and Legion of Superheroes
• Gipi, Italian comics creator of The Innocents
• Dean Koontz, author of The Darkest Evening of the Year, Odd Thomas and upcoming Del Rey Manga release, In Odd We Trust with Queenie Chan
• Jim Woodring, artist of Jim and Frank
• More Special Guests

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

Comic-Con International

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

• Pre-Registration page

• Directions and travel tips
• Parking information
• Find a hotel in San Diego
• Visitors' guide to San Diego

• 2007 Comic-Con Photo Highlights
• Gallery: Manga Nominees for 2007 Eisner Awards
• Preview: 6 Major Manga Trends for 2008 from Comic-Con
• Interview with shojo manga-ka Arina Tanemura
• Manga Snubbed by 2007 Eisners
• Shonen Jump Adds Slam Dunk, Bleach
• Friday at Comic-Con Highlights
• VIZ Media Announces VIZ Big, Death Note 13
• Comic-Con Preview Night