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  • Comic-Con

    Comic-Con 2023 Badges Are Shipping!

    Comic-Con 2023 Badges Are Shipping! That’s right, the wait is almost ver: Comic-Con 2023 badges are on their way! Check your badge’s “Shipping Status” by following steps in the TRACKING section below…

    Comic-Con 2023 Badges Are Shipping!
  • WonderCon

    Tech, Prep, and Last-Minute Checks

    Tip of the day Tech, Prep, and Last-Minute Checks We want to make sure all of your tech is in line to have a smooth and easy Comic-Con 2023 Returning…

    Tech, Prep, and Last-Minute Checks
  • Comic-Con

    GAMING CREATOR CONNECTION

    GAMING CREATOR CONNECTION Whether you’re currently working in the industry or aspiring to do so, here’s an opportunity for game developers! Returning this year, Comic-Con International is featuring the Gaming…

    GAMING CREATOR CONNECTION
  • Maggie Thompson

    Maggie’s World 095: Ads and Comics

    MAGGIE’S WORLD BY MAGGIE THOMPSON Maggie’s World 095: Ads and Comics Comics ads have been around for a while. “Hey Skinny!  . . . Yer ribs are showing!” “How a…

    Maggie’s World 095: Ads and Comics
  • Maggie Thompson

    Maggie’s World 094: When Kids Own Comics

    MAGGIE’S WORLD BY MAGGIE THOMPSON Maggie’s World 094: When Kids Own Comics There I was in Barnes & Noble in August 2021, checking out what comics-adjacent publications might be lurking…

    Maggie’s World 094: When Kids Own Comics
  • Maggie Thompson

    Maggie’s World 093: Credit

    MAGGIE’S WORLD BY MAGGIE THOMPSON Maggie’s World 093: Credit I was 13. Mom used to buy Woman’s Day magazine (7 cents! cheaper than a comic book!) at the grocery store, and at…

    Maggie’s World 093: Credit