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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
- More Special Guests
Events:
- Panels
- Workshops
- Video and Film Presentations
- Costume Contest
- Art Auction, Gaming
- Eisner Awards Ceremony
- Portfolio Reviews
- Autograph Sessions
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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
NOTE: Online registration only. No on-site registration will be offered.Plan Your Trip to San Diego Comic-Con:
San Diego Comic-Con News:
- Fairy Tail Manga Artist to Appear at Comic-Con 2008 - May 27, 2008
- Bleach Manga Artist Tite Kubo to Appear at Comic-Con - May 21, 2008
- 13 Manga Titles Nominated for '08 Eisner Awards - April 16, 2008
- 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


