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All event and program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshall. Even though your badge is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee you access to any event if it has reached its capacity. We do not clear rooms between events. Most autograph signings are of a limited nature. Your badge does not guarantee autographs at any event.
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Nominees Announced for 2006 Manning Award


The nominees for the 2006 Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award have been announced. They are:
  • Jonathan Bennett, writer/artist of short stories that have appeared in the Mome anthologies, published by Fantagraphics
  • R. Kikuo Johnson, writer/artist of Night Fisher, graphic novel published by Fantagraphics
  • Mark Page, writer/artist of Kana's Island, self-published series
  • Aaron Renier, writer/artist of Spiral-Bound, graphic novel published by Top Shelf
  • Chris Samnee, artist of Capote in Kansas, graphic novel published by Oni Press
The award will be presented on the evening of Friday, July 21, at the San Diego Convention Center as part of Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards ceremony.

The nominees are selected by a committee consisting of representatives of the West Coast Comics Club and Comic-Con International: San Diego. The winner is chosen by past Manning award winners and Russ Manning assistants.

The Manning award has been given out annually at the San Diego Comic-Con since 1982. It is given in the name of Russ Manning, the artist best known for his work on the Tarzan and Star Wars newspaper strips and the Magnus, Robot Fighter comic book. Russ was a popular guest at the San Diego convention in the 1970s. Past Manning winners have included Dave Stevens, Jan Duursema, Steve Rude, Scott McCloud, Art Adams, Eric Shanower, Dan Brereton, Jeff Smith, Gene Ha, Goran Sudzuka, and Tan Eng Huat.

The chair of the Manning Awards committee is Gene Henderson. He can be contacted via the Comic-Con International address:

Comic-Con International
Attn: Gene Henderson
P.O. Box 128458
San Diego, CA 92112

Click here for more information on the Russ Manning Award

 

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Dates & Times for 2008

PREVIEW NIGHT
WED, JULY 23
6PM - 9PM
Open only to pre-registered 4-day attendees and professionals

THU, JULY 24 -
SAT, JULY 26
9:30AM - 7PM

With additional late-night hours for programming, anime, games, film showings, etc.

SUN, JULY 27
9:30AM - 5PM

Location

SAN DIEGO
Convention Center

111 W. Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101


No onsite membership badges will be sold!

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4-DAY MEMBERSHIPS
EFFECTIVE NOW UNTIL SOLD OUT
Adults: $75*
JR/SR: $35*
ONE DAY MEMBERSHIPS
ON SALE
MARCH 1, 2008

ONLINE PURCHASE ONLY

THU, JULY 24
Adults: $25*
Jr/Sr: $12*

FRI, JULY 25
Adults: $30*
Jr/Sr: $15*

SAT, JULY 26
Adults: $35*
Jr/Sr: $15*

SUN, JULY 27
Adults: $20*
Jr/Sr: $10*
* Children under 12 free with PAID adult membership. Juniors are 12-17 years old and Seniors are 60 or more years old. Active military will pay the Junior/Senior price. This offer does not extend to dependents.

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