Press FAQ

How do I sign up for a Comic-Con Member ID?

Click here to create your Comic-Con Member ID. A Member ID is free and available to all adults and juniors (ages 13 to 17) with a valid email address.

I already have a valid Comic-Con Member ID, but I have never attended as press. How does my Member ID change from an attendee member class to a press member class?

If you have already submitted an application, your member class will change to a press member class if you are approved. You do not need to sign up for a new Member ID if you already have one. Your existing ID will automatically change to a press member class once you are approved.

How do I apply as press for WonderCon Anaheim 2013?

We are no longer able to consider press applications at this time. Onsite consideration for WonderCon Anaheim 2013 will be available at the Press Registration area. Please review the WonderCon Anaheim 2013 “Information for Press PDF ”; [1] complete and bring the application and coversheet portion along with your supporting verification materials onsite for review.

My outlet/company would like to attend WonderCon Anaheim 2013. Can we apply as an outlet/company or will each person need to apply individually?

Can I fax my press application, verification cover sheet, and verification materials?

No. We are no longer able to consider press applications at this time. Onsite consideration for WonderCon Anaheim 2013 will be available at the Press Registration area. Please review the WonderCon Anaheim 2013 “Information for Press PDF ”; [1] complete and bring the application and coversheet portion along with your supporting verification materials onsite for review.

Why do I need to send in verification materials?

As a nonprofit organization, Comic-Con International/WonderCon Anaheim is able to provide a complimentary press badge to individuals who meet the published guidelines and who provide verification materials and proof of employment with qualified job titles.

How often do I need to send verification materials?

Comic-Con International/WonderCon Anaheim requires that all press resubmit verification materials every two years with continued qualifying work.

What if I cannot provide verification materials supporting my work?

If you cannot, or choose not to, provide the required verification materials, we suggest you purchase a badge through general attendee registration. Your application as press cannot be processed if you do not provide verification of your work. Listing your outlet information on your application is not considered verification. You must submit qualifying verification materials to support the projects on your application.

When will I receive a response to my application?

Please allow 4-6 weeks to process applications and verification materials. All applications are processed in the order in which they are received. If you do not receive a response within 6 weeks, please send an email to pressreg@comic-con.org that includes your Member ID. Also include the date your verification materials were mailed and describe the materials you submitted.

I sent in my application and verification materials over 4 weeks ago, but have not yet received a response. Who should I contact?

Please contact pressreg@comic-con.org [2] to confirm that we received your application. Comic-Con International/ WonderCon Anaheim is not responsible for lost applications and/or materials that were sent without tracking or delivery confirmation.

I sent in my application and was approved for Comic-Con 2013/WonderCon Anaheim. Now what?

Simply log in to your Comic-Con Member ID account here [3] and select the WonderCon Anaheim “Click to request your badge now” link.

When do I register for my WonderCon Anaheim press badge?

If your current press verification status is NOT DUE you may register for your badge now by logging in to your Member ID account here [3] and select the WonderCon Anaheim “Click to request your badge now” link. This will close on March 1, 2013. If this is not completed before March 1, 2013, you may register onsite at the Press Registration area.

If your current press verification status is DUE or you are a first time applicant, or you would like to be considered as press for the first time: You must fill out a “2013 WonderCon Anaheim Application for Press”, “WonderCon Anaheim 2013 Press Verification Cover Sheet”, and submit the required verification materials onsite for consideration at the Press Registration area. The application and required documents can be found in the “WonderCon Anaheim 2013 Information for Press PDF." [1]

I have been approved for a WonderCon Anaheim 2013 press badge. Can I add a plus one, a guest, or a child?

No. A WonderCon Anaheim press badge is complimentary and therefore we cannot provide you with a plus one, guest, or child badge.

I was approved for a WonderCon Anaheim 2013 press badge but I am unable to attend. Can I transfer my press badge to another member of my outlet/company?

No. Press registration is a courtesy and your WonderCon Anaheim press badge is non-transferable. You may not transfer or sell your WonderCon Anaheim press badge.

Will onsite registration be available for WonderCon Anaheim 2013?

Yes. If you miss the February 22, 2013 deadline, you may bring your completed application, cover sheet and verification materials to the Press Registration area in Exhibit Hall AB of the Anaheim Convention Center during normal convention hours for review. There is no guarantee that you will be approved for a WonderCon Anaheim press badge.

I would like to attend a certain panel at the convention, where do I enter?

A WonderCon Anaheim press badge does not give you early access, special access, or assigned seating to any of our panels or programming rooms. You must wait in the same line as the general attendees.

I would like to video tape/film/record a panel at WonderCon Anaheim 2013, am I able to do so?

Any video taping/filming/recording of any panels for COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (not news) will require you to obtain permission from Comic-Con International/WonderCon Anaheim and also from the panel participants. Please email pr@comic-con.org to request approval.

I will be filming a documentary at WonderCon Anaheim 2013, what are the appropriate guidelines and steps I need to follow?

You will need permission from Comic-Con International/ WonderCon Anaheim and from any panel participants you include in your documentary. Please email pr@comic-con.org to request approval. Please include detailed information about your documentary in your email request.

I missed the February 22, 2013 application deadline. What can I do?

You may bring your completed application, cover sheet and verification materials to the Press Registration area in Exhibit Hall AB of the Anaheim Convention Center during normal convention hours for review. There is no guarantee that you will be approved for a WonderCon Anaheim press badge.

Please email pressreg@comic-con.org [2] for any additional questions.