Jesse Hamm writes about what it takes to make your storytelling more grounded in reality, through props, settings, and details.
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION UPDATE
Posted on Nov. 8, 2018
You may find yourself screaming out, “What’s this!” if you don’t check your tech in advance of Open Registration.
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION UPDATE
Posted on Nov. 7, 2018
Professor Toucan is here with helpful information about registration codes!
AWARD-WINNING GRAPHIC NOVEL SELECTED!
One Book, One San Diego 2018 Selection: March: Book One
Posted on Sep. 6, 2018
One Book One San Diego has chosen March Book One by Rep. John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell as their 2018 selection!
MAGGIE'S WORLD BY MAGGIE THOMPSON
Maggie’s World 064: It Begins
Posted on Sep. 4, 2018
Maggie Thompson takes a Facebook challenge: 10 comic books that made an impact on you the first time you saw them and still enjoy reading today!
BE A PART OF THE COMIC-CON MUSEUM!
Ultimate Fans Deserve the Ultimate Comic-Con Experience
Posted on Aug. 30, 2018
Want a really special Comic-Con 2019 experience? Support the Comic-Con Museum for a chance to get the Ultimate Comic-Con Experience!
THE TWEETING BIRD MISSES THE WORM!
You Can Draw with Katie Cook 057: How to Draw a Tweeting Bird!
Posted on Aug. 28, 2018
Used to be the early bird got the worm, but now Katie Cook shows us it's the TWEETING bird!
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUBS
Our August Reading List!
Posted on Aug. 24, 2018
Our seven book clubs got back to normal, doing the thing they do best: Reading and discussing a new batch of graphic novels!
MARC BERNARDIN'S DEVOURER OF WORDS
Devourer of Words 056: Revisiting Comic-Con
Posted on Aug. 21, 2018
Marc Bernardin talks about his experiences at Comic-Con 2018 and how this year's convention was different for him.
JESSE HAMM'S CAROUSEL
Carousel 006: Judging Criticism
Posted on Aug. 14, 2018
Everybody's a critic these days, especially on the Internet. Jesse Hamm shows us how to separate good criticism from bad.
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION UPDATE
Validate Your Child Badge with Christopher Robin!
Posted on Aug. 8, 2018
Walk through the tree door with Winnie-the-Pooh and you’ll find child-to-junior validation waiting!
MAGGIE'S WORLD BY MAGGIE THOMPSON
Maggie’s World 063: Plans
Posted on Aug. 7, 2018
Maggie Thompson recaps some of the magic moments from her visit to Comic-Con 2018.
44TH ANNUAL COMIC-CON MASQUERADE!
YouTube’s Origin Presents the 2018 Comic-Con Masquerade
Posted on Jul. 23, 2018
The 44th Annual Comic-Con Masquerade—presented by YouTube's Origin—was held Saturday, July 22 at Comic-Con International. Here are the winners of this year's big event!
COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#29: The Final Tip!
Posted on Jul. 18, 2018
This is it ... the moment you've been waiting for! Comic-Con International 2018 is here! Spaceman Toucan ends his transmission of the Toucan Tips for this year.
COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#28: Get Ready for Comic-Con 2018 with This Review!
Posted on Jul. 17, 2018
It's almost here: Comic-Con 2018! Are you ready? Well, even if you answered a strong YES!, check out this review of some of the more important things to keep in mind for this year's event!
COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#27: Souvenir Book Preview!
Posted on Jul. 16, 2018
Catch a sneak peek at this year's Comic-Con Souvenir Book, with this exclusive excerpt of the cover artilcle on the 10th Anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#26: Costume Props Policy Reminder
Posted on Jul. 15, 2018
If you're attending Comic-Con 2018 in costume, here's an important reminder for you: Get your costume props checked and tagged!
COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#25: Horton Grand Theatre Ticket Information
Posted on Jul. 14, 2018
Comic-Con features programs at the Horton Grand Theatre Thursday through Saturday ... and this year a special Wednesday night event, too! These panels are ticketed, so you need both a ticket and your Comic-Con 2018 badge to get in. Here's how to get tickets!
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL EXCLUSIVES PORTAL
The Comic-Con 2018 Exclusives Portal Random Selection Process is Complete!
Posted on Jul. 13, 2018
Attention all eligible members! Log in to the Exclusives Portal now to see if you were selected to participate.
COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#24: 2018 Quick Guide Now Online + Other Schedules, too!
Posted on Jul. 13, 2018
The online edition of the Comic-Con 2018 Quick Guide is here! Get a jump on your Comic-Con planning with this 52-page PDF, ready for download NOW!
COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#23: Announcing the Comic-Con Museum!
Posted on Jul. 11, 2018
Hold onto your fandom. It’s happening. Plans are underway to capture the excitement and magic of Comic-Con in a year-round attraction located in San Diego’s historic Balboa Park. The Comic-Con Museum will encourage an appreciation of comics and related popular arts through exhibits, programs and events drawn from across the Comic-Con universe.
COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#22: Outside the Convention Center at Comic-Con 2018!
Posted on Jul. 10, 2018
Wear your Comic-Con 2018 badge at all times, even away from the San Diego Convention Center, so you can visit these great outside events!
COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#21: Hall H and Plaza Park Lines +Toucan Tracker Wristbands!
Posted on Jul. 9, 2018
If you're interested in any of Comic-Con 2018's Hall H Programming, here's some important info for you about lining up and how to get into the giant hall!
COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL EXCLUSIVES PORTAL
Time is Ticking! The Comic-Con 2018 Exclusives Portal is Closing Soon!
Posted on Jul. 9, 2018
There are only a few hours left until the Exclusives Portal closes. Make sure you log in to submit your interest so you don’t miss out on an opportunity to participate!
COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#20: Sunday Programs + Indigo Ballroom Special Program!
Posted on Jul. 8, 2018
After numerous orbits around the Earth with Spaceman Toucan at the controls, the COMPLETE 2018 Comic-Con Program Schedule is now online! Here's Sunday's schedule!
COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#19: Saturday Program Schedule + the Programming Premiums Room!
Posted on Jul. 7, 2018
We have lift-off! The Saturday portion of the complete 2018 Comic-Con Programming Schedule is now online! Only one more day to go!
COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#18: Friday Program Schedule + the Programming Playback Room Returns!
Posted on Jul. 6, 2018
Three down, two to go! The Comic-Con 2018 Programming Schedule is now orbiting the Earth!
COMIC-CON 2018 TOUCAN TIP OF THE DAY!
#17: Wednesday and Thursday Program Schedules + My Sched!
Posted on Jul. 5, 2018
Strap in ... and get ready for blast off! Here we go with the launch of this year's complete Comic-Con Programming Schedule, with Wednesday (Preview Night) and Thursday hitting the interwebs right now!