Comic book convention

Comic Con 2023 is in the books.Photo: Frazer Harrison (Getty Images)San Diego Comic-Con 2023 is officially in the books and it was a weird one. For the first time in years, Hollywood’s presence didn’t dominate the event, thanks to studios failing to meet the demands of striking writers and actors. And so, when that big shining star goes away, what happens? Does SDCC just die? Or does the light extend to other places and make everything brighter?We’re happy to report it was the latter. This year’s Comic-Con was one of the…

Image: Paramount, 20th Century Studios, and GizmodoAnother San Diego Comic-Con is in the books, and this year was perhaps one of the weirdest in recent history—even counting those “@Home” years. As the lack of major attendees and the lingering shadows of Hollywood’s labor movement saw a more muted Hall H at San Diego this year, earth-shattering nerd news wasn’t to be found at Comic-Con. But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t plenty to celebrate and read about anyway.io9 was, as always, on the ground in San Diego this past…

Photo: io9/GizmodoIt’s time to showcase io9's favorite cosplays of the day at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.Here’s Day 2 of the annual pop culture event where fans celebrate their passion across fandoms. There’s a Lore Olympus Persephone, Dogs cosplaying as Marvel Funko icons, Chainsaw Man and more!Click through the gallery to see SDCC ‘23 looks inspired by comic books, movies/tv and anime that showcase DIY creativity from the casual cosplayer to the professionals because at io9 everyone is welcome!This cosplay roundup, which…

The first trailer for Kalki 2989-AD debuted at Comic-Con 2023.Screenshot: Vyjayanthi MoviesHollywood may not be a major force at San Diego Comic-Con this year, but India sure is. In a year where most major American studios were forced to skip the convention without actors to appear on panels, or writers to write upcoming movies, the Indian production company Vyjayanthi Movies stepped in and chose the convention as the place to reveal it’s upcoming mega sci-fi blockbuster.Inspiration Behind Immortal Longings | io9…

Photo: Sabina Graves/GizmodoThe annual international comics convention may no longer be holding a panel for AMC’s Interview with the Vampire, but you can venture into Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe if you dare while you’re in town.At Comic-Con we took a trip to New Orleans by way of San Diego to experience the massive booth by our favorite overdramatic vampire lovers right next to SDCC 2023. The Hilton Gaslamp Terrace has been transformed into “The Street of Immortality,” and will be accepting visitors throughout…

Image: FXJump into the universes of Shōgun, A Murder at the End of the World, American Horror Story, and What We Do in the ShadowsThe four #FXSDCC large-scale immersive installations include:Shōgun: Enter the world of Shōgun with multiple immersive touchpoints including an augmented reality koi pond, live Samurai battles, and an early look at what the world of the new series has to offer.A Murder at the End of the World - Prepare for Launch Are you ready to join us at the end of the world? Fans are invited to board a…

Wheel of TimeImage: Prime VideoWith SAG-AFTRA officially on strike, San Diego Comic-Con—which was already expecting a diminished Hollywood presence in light of the ongoing WGA strike—has started announcing panels that will be dropping off its schedule, including Prime Video’s Wheel of Time and AMC’s Interview With the Vampire.Why Are Vampires Associated With Queerness?Comic-Con’s schedule is never set in stone—anyone who attended in 2022, for instance, may have noticed events disappearing here and there for reasons…

This year promises to be a San Diego Comic-Con like no other, but maybe not in the best way. Over the past two decades or so, fans could count on Comic-Con to be one of the best places to find out the biggest news about all their favorite movies, TV shows, books, comics, video games, and more. This year though, while …Read more... This year promises to be a San Diego Comic-Con like no other, but maybe not in the best way. Over the past two decades or so, fans could count on Comic-Con to be one of the best places to…

Cosplayers Christopher Canole as Dude Vader, Faeren Adams as Dr. Strange, Derek Shackelton as Moon Knight, and Todd Felton as a TIE Pilot pose in front of Hall H at San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2020 in San Diego, California. Photo: Daniel Knighton (Getty Images)Hall H, the biggest stage when it comes to news at San Diego Comic-Con—will close its doors a little early this year. Comic-Con International has confirmed that no panels will appear inside the iconic venue at this year’s convention, a rare moment for…

Image: UniversalMarvel, Lucasfilm, Sony, Netflix, and more may have decided to skip this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, but for you future attendees who were hoping to see the latest MCU trailers and whatnot, there is a consolation prize: a toilet, courtesy of the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park.Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard Nerd Out About Jurassic Park's Returning HeroesIt’s not just any toilet, of course. It’s a recreation of the toilet scene from the original 1993 movie, where sleazeball corporate lawyer Donald…