Comic-Con International: San Diego Convention Center, July 22 – 25, 2010
Comic-Con is North America’s largest comic book and popular arts convention. This year their impressive collection of industry luminaries include manga artist Moto Hagio (The Poe Clan, Mesh), DC Comics former president Jenette Kahn, and popular author Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians series). Others include cartoonist Berkeley Breathed (Bloom County, Opus); artist and illustrator Drew Struzan (Back to the Future, Indiana Jones) and author and creator Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse, True Blood). Comic-Con continues to attract the biggest names from the worlds of comics and popular arts. Comic-Con Director of Marketing and Public Relations David Glanzer said recently, “Comics and popular arts are the heart and soul of this convention and the presence of these icons is a testament to our dedication and commitment to those industries.” Check the event’s frequently updated website for all information on schedules and locations for programming, anime, the Independent Film Festival, games, what’s new and for breaking news.
