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    Comic-Con 2024 Returning Registration First Look

    Comic-Con 2024 Returning Registration First Look FAQs and Date Announcement Unlock the excitement of Comic-Con 2024 with our insider guide to Returning Registration! Discover the key dates, eligibility criteria, and…

    Comic-Con 2024 Returning Registration First Look
  • #22: Welcome to Comic-Con 2023!!

    COMIC-CON 2023 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY Welcome to Comic-Con 2023!! Step right up and join the excitement at Comic-Con 2023! Discover the ultimate line-up of schedules and events within…

    #22: Welcome to Comic-Con 2023!!
  • COMIC-CON 2023 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY: #21 Badge Info

    COMIC-CON 2023 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY #21 Badge Info  Before embarking on your comics and pop culture quest at Comic-Con 2023, remember that your badge holds the power to…

    COMIC-CON 2023 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY: #21 Badge Info
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    The 35th Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards

    awards The 35th Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards The awards ceremony will be on Friday night at the Hilton Bayfront. The 35th annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards ceremony…

    The 35th Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards
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    Independent Film Festival at Comic-Con

    COMIC-CON 2023 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY Independent Film Festival @ Comic-Con 56 great films, from 7 different pop culture genres The 22nd year of this fantastic event features 56 great…

    Independent Film Festival at Comic-Con
  • Comic-Con

    The Comic Creator Connection Returns to Comic-Con 2023!

    Subheader Overline The Comic Creator Connection Returns to Comic-Con 2023! Are you a writer with a great idea for a comic book series, but you can’t draw? Are you a…

    The Comic Creator Connection Returns to Comic-Con 2023!
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    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!
  • Comic-Con

    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
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    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