San Diego Comic-Con International Profile

By Deb Aoki

Official Web Site:

• http://www.comic-con.org/cci
• Fast facts and before you go tips
• Photo highlights from San Diego Comic-Con 2008
• Photo highlights from San Diego Comic-Con 2007

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 2011, 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 12 – Sunday, July 15 2012

Location:

San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California

Special Guests:

• Katsuhiro Otomo, manga artist/director Akira
• Kate Beaton, comics creator Hark! A Vagrant
• Becky Cloonan, comics creator Demo and Conan The Barbarian
• Karl Kerschl, comics creator The Abominable Charles Christopher

• Robert Kirkman, author The Walking Dead
• Gail Carriger, author Soulless
• More Special Guests

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

• Pre-Registration page

NOTE: Online registration only. No on-site registration will be offered.

Plan Your Trip to San Diego Comic-Con:

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

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