From 1995 until 2014, comic con also was in charge of ape, the alternative press expo, in san francisco 20022014 and san jose 19952001. The name, as given on its website, is comiccon international. Comiccon 2016 attendee preregistration is here comiccon. Sdcc 2016 exclusive comic cover variants san diego. Jul 16, 2016 san diego much like the fictional superheroes who work together to keep the world safe, a reallife team of public safety, city, county and federal agencies, along with comic con international. Although autumn is not even officially over, its once again already time for comiccon lovers to try and secure their badges for the 2016 event. Oct 15, 2014 though many think of comic con as a geeky boys club, women make up 47% of comic book readers and nearly half of convention goers at large cons like those in new york and san diego. May 29, 2016 heres a linear walkthrough of megacon 2016 that was hosted at the orange county convention center in orlando, florida on may 2629, 2016. The proper name for the event is planet comicon kansas city or planet comicon kansas city 2018. In recent years, attendance at sdcc has topped,000, making it the largest convention in san diego and a certifiable boon to the citys economic impact.
The focus of this meeting will be to discuss best practices, policies and culture pertaining to san diego comic con and the san diego hotel community. Oct 16, 2017 the attendance at san diego comiccon has been capped by space constraints for several years and is reported to be around,000. After four dizzying days of film and tv news, san diego comiccon 2016 is officially in the books. Even if youve never been youve probably heard of san diego comic con and new york comic con before related. The name, as given on its website, is comic con international. San diego comiccon international is a nonprofit multigenre entertainment and comic book convention held annually in san diego, california, united states. Comiccon 2016 a san diego locals experience youtube. A comic convention, by the numbers comic book news, tv, movies. Comic con gives a big boost to san diego each year, data shows. This wiki focuses on the original and the largest comiccon held in. San francisco comic convention is a comic book convention located in oakland, california. San diego comic con international is a nonprofit multigenre entertainment and comic book convention held annually in san diego, california, united states.
Number of people who came to san diego for comic con in 2008, according to a lodging survey by cic research, a firm that conducts research for the convention center corp. Megacon 2016 walkthrough tour comic book and entertainment. The 2008 study is the most recent analysis of comic con attendance and hotel bookings. Nov, 2015 in recent years, attendance at sdcc has topped,000, making it the largest convention in san diego and a certifiable boon to the citys economic impact. Everything you need to survive san diego comiccon thrillist.
Planet comicon kansas city is kansas citys largest and longestrunning comic book convention and pop culture expo. San diego comiccon, commonly abbreviated as sdcc not to be confused with sdccc, the san diego convention center corp. Comiccon is the largest convention of the year for san diego, copic told cnbc, noting that the convention attendance is far above the average of 5,000. San diego comic fest the friendly, intimate comic convention experience takes place march 58. Comiket outsizes san diego comiccon with record attendance. Fan expo canada is the biggest con in its country and the world. How the security team at comiccon works to keep fans safe. The san franciscobased home sharing giant is projecting 19,000 guest arrivals during san diegos largest convention, a 35 percent jump over last years 14,000 and about 30 percent more than.
According to the san diego convention center website, it says sdcc brought in attendance numbers of 5,000. Comiccon by the numbers the san diego uniontribune. Oct 08, 2016 comic conventions are a bigger deal than what they seem, and their regional economic impact can be big. Jul 27, 2017 just a few years ago, san diego comic con was the only con that attracted more than 100,00 attendees. The 11 largest anime conventions in north america hosted a combined 374,936 people in 2016. Located at the san diego convention center, incorporating numerous hotels, theaters, libraries and other public buildings in downtown san diego.
We guarantee everyone is preparing, whether its checking the presale or buying materials for cosplay. Expanding beyond the comic book industry, the annual gathering has. This page collects information on comic con 2016 comic exclusives books you can only get on the show floor including information on how to get them, prices, and much more. San diego comiccon is in full swing right now, and the convention has never been more relevant for the entertainment industry. Comiccon is an annual comic bookcentric convention that originated in san diego. From a few hundred fans in a hotel basement in 1970 to more than,000 at the convention center and surrounding city today, the journey of san diegos comiccon is filled with fun facts and. With this addition, attendance at new york comic con grew to over,000, which placed the attendance of the convention on par with san diego comiccon for the first time ever. Aug, 2019 according to the san diego convention center website, it says sdcc brought in attendance numbers of 5,000. San diego comiccon international 2016 july 21, 2016 to july 24, 2016 event type. San diego comiccon frequently asked questions san diego. In 1970, it was changed to the san diego comic book convention. Started in 1970, this annual celebration of comic books and scififantasy films and literature has grown into one of the most renowned. At the very best, comiket pulled in an attendance number several times higher than the. Years comiccon has been held in the san diego convention center.
More than 100,000 movie, tv and comic book fans were in attendance for all the fun. Years since the debut of the will eisner comic industry awards, now conferred annually at comic con. Reports on san diego comiccon always read like the story of the blind men describing an elephant. When new york comic con proclaimed a significantly higher number 151,000 in 2014, it sparked a flurry of articles breathlessly reporting that reedpops event had surpassed the comiccon international. San diego much like the fictional superheroes who work together to keep the world safe, a reallife team of public safety, city, county and federal agencies, along with comiccon international. San diego comiccon, the san diego comic convention, comiccon international, and the san diego comic book convention. Just a few years ago, san diego comic con was the only con that attracted more than 100,00 attendees. Your complete guide from the superheromovie sneak peeks to game of thrones news, heres whats happening at this years sdcc. Movie memorabilia, collectables, comic book art and more were selling to eventgoers. As a convention produced by fans for fans, san diego comic fest is sure to please. In 2016, they filled the metro toronto convention center with over,000 attendees. Jul 28, 2016 comic con 2016 in san diego was just as wild and far out as one would expect as a san diego local, this was somehow my first time attending this massive comic book convention known as comic con. Heres a linear walkthrough of megacon 2016 that was hosted at the orange county convention center in orlando, florida on may 2629, 2016.
Washington state convention center, 800 convention place. About comiccon international comiccon international. Jul 23, 2016 comic con is the largest convention of the year for san diego, copic told cnbc, noting that the convention attendance is far above the average of 5,000. San diego comiccon 2016 preregistration is about to begin. Number of people who came to san diego for comiccon in 2008, according to a lodging survey by cic research, a firm that conducts research for the convention center corp. Years comic con has been held in the san diego convention center.
A superfans guide to comiccon in san diego expedia. San diego comiccon international 2016 san diego convention. Planet comicon kansas city press room planet comicon. The san diego comiccon originally started out as the golden state comic book convention. The convention provides a free shuttle to 63 locations in greater san diego, including doortodoor between the convention center and the official hotels. Started in 1970, this annual celebration of comic books and scififantasy films and literature has grown into one of the most renowned and beloved celebrations of. The comic book world is getting safer for women, but. San francisco comic convention, oakland, california. Please note, though, that the san diego comic fest is not affiliated with comic con international. Fans of superhero movies, comic books and pop culture walk the convention floor in costume during the opening day of comiccon international in san diego, july 21, 2016. What fans want at fandom conventions and comic cons. Jul 06, 2015 number of people who came to san diego for comic con in 2008, according to a lodging survey by cic research, a firm that conducts research for the convention center corp. Years since the debut of the will eisner comic industry awards, now conferred annually at comiccon.
Comic con is the largest convention of the year for san diego, copic told cnbc, noting that the convention attendance is far above the average of 5,000. More than,000 unique individuals attend the show, with a cumulative attendance estimated to be in excess of 400,000. The san diego comic convention comiccon international is a california nonprofit public benefit corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general publics awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, including participation in and support of public presentations, conventions, exhibits, museums and other public outreach activities. San diego comic con international 2016 july 21, 2016 to july 24, 2016 event type. A comic convention, by the numbers comic book news, tv. Though many think of comic con as a geeky boys club, women make up 47% of comic book readers and nearly half of convention goers at large cons like those in new york and san diego. From 1995 until 2014, comiccon also was in charge of ape, the alternative press expo, in san francisco 20022014 and san jose 19952001. The san diego comic con originally started out as the golden state comic book convention. The 2008 study is the most recent analysis of comiccon attendance and hotel bookings. From a few hundred fans in a hotel basement in 1970 to more than,000 at the convention center and surrounding city today, the journey of san. The attendance at san diego comiccon has been capped by space constraints for several years and is reported to be around,000. With all those attendees coming from all around the world to the san diego convention center, the mission of welcoming every single one of our guests requires a super hero team of our own to build the.
The first such convention started in san diego more than 40 years ago. Now, new york comic con rivals it with a record 180,000 tickets sold last year. A mere 6,000 or so screaming fans according to a video of actor taylor lautner jacob black nervously waiting backstage at the time, desperate to catch a sneak peek of footage from the upcoming movie. The san diego comic convention comiccon international is a california nonprofit public benefit corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general publics awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, including participation in and support of public presentations, conventions, exhibits, museums and other. San diego comic fest the friendly, intimate comic con. Comiccon university 2016 san diego tourism authority. San diego comic conventionthe corporate name of the nonprofit organization behind comiccon international. After the celebration of the 40th comic con in 2009, he and other comic con veterans agreed that san diego needed a second convention, one reminiscent of the early comic cons. Jul 26, 2014 san diego comic con is in full swing right now, and the convention has never been more relevant for the entertainment industry.
Planet comicon kansas city is not affiliated with other conventions, including san diego comiccon international or kansas city. This allvolunteer comic con is a gathering of the tribe where each fan in attendance plays an important role in creating a memorable experience shared by all. Comiccon 2016 in san diego was just as wild and far out as one would expect as a san diego local, this was somehow my first time attending this massive comic book convention known as comiccon. The san franciscobased home sharing giant is projecting 19,000 guest arrivals during san diegos largest convention, a 35 percent jump over last. But to its hundreds of thousands of fans, it has a short, sweet name. This wiki focuses on the original and the largest comic con held in san diego formally called san diego comic con. The scope of the event is so broad, its scale so large, that each attendee can only experience a small sliver of the long weekends activities. Most conventions cater to either comic books or anime. With this addition, attendance at new york comic con grew to over,000, which placed the attendance of the convention on par with san diego comic con for the first time ever. Fan expo originally began as a comic book convention but has since expanded to other pop culture and fandoms, including anime, horror, toys, and video games. Comic con is an annual comic book centric convention that originated in san diego.
Comic conventions are a bigger deal than what they seem, and their regional economic impact can be big. Ten years ago, twilights first appearance at comiccon international in san diego was a relatively understated affair. Fans of superhero movies, comic books and pop culture arrive in costume for opening day of the annual comiccon international in san diego, july 21, 2016. Breaking down comiccon 2019 by the numbers san diego. As cosplayers put their stormtrooper and harley quinn costumes back into storage, fanboys. The focus of this meeting will be to discuss best practices, policies and culture pertaining to san diego comiccon and the san diego hotel community. Click on the links on the sidebar on the right or on the cci dropdown menu above to explore last years event, including our complete program schedule, the special guests list, and who exhibited at the show. For those days youre in town before and after comiccon, the dont miss attractions are. How twilight changed comiccon but never ruined it cbr. Attendees san diego comiccon 2016 pictures cbs news. Down in other, a whopping one person heard about the long beach comic expo from the local newspaper, the long beach press. We hope that you will join us march 58, 2020 for a great, fun time at the seventhannual san diego. Fans of superhero movies, comic books and pop culture arrive in costume for opening day of the annual comic con international in san diego, july 21, 2016.
Comiccon 2016 winners and losers hollywood reporter. Jul 21, 2016 san diego convention center corporation. Consider san diego and comiccon as separate destinations. San diego comic con, the san diego comic convention, comic con international, and the san diego comic book convention. San diego comic convention the corporate name of the nonprofit organization behind comiccon international.