![]() By: Kayla Wong From the immersive panels to the ever changing cosplay the Comic Con has it all. This three day convention holds panels, exhibit halls, and the selling of merchandise. These conventions are held around the world, but started in San Diego, California in 1970. It first started as a small convention with two special guests and its purpose was to start funding for a bigger convention the founders wanted. After the first few conventions they finally got the current name San Diego Comic-Con. The founders also wanted the convention to be a place where people could discuss films and science fiction/fantasy literature. Today, visitors can indulge also in free merchandise, comic books, panels, etc. First, a person must get a badge as to get into the event itself. The process is quite easy, but because of the cap on attendance the San Diego Comic-Con has it cannot guarantee a person a badge into San Diego Comic Con. To get a badge those interested in attending comic con must sign up for a Comic-Con Member Id. This can be done on the San Diego Comic-Con website with help from the video guide. Once you have a Comic-Con Members ID then you have to wait for the day sales for badges have dropped. The San Diego Comic-Con suggests that people should follow them on social media, so that they know when the badges are being sold. From this ID you will be able to purchase a badge. If you don’t have this ID then you will not be able to access the online information to buy the badge. If you need more information check out the San Diego Comic-Con website. One of the main attractions is the panels that the Comic-Con gives to attendees. Hall H, the biggest hall that holds panels can hold about 6,000 people and gets packed easily. It’s one of the best and worst parts of Comic-Con. I can be the best because it is a dream come true for any fan, but can be the worst because of the lines that it creates.To be guaranteed a seat to view a panel, is to wake up bright and early to line up in front of Hall H. This applies to the all of the panels throughout the day. If you want to play your luck, you can get in line outside of Hall H and see if you can get in, though it is quite unlikely, because of the massive lines outside of Hall H. This may be one of the most popular hall, but there are multiple smaller panels that people can sit through. Many of the smaller ones can be hidden gems at Comic-Con, with animators talking about their experience working on an animation or a director talking about one of their small films. Keep the days schedule on hand because they can be one of the best tools that can be used to direct you to something interesting. If you’re really interested in comics, then comic-con is the place for you. Don’t take it from me but from a student who went to comic con, they said, “ I really recommend this event. I was able to find a lot of new friends that were interested in the same things. There were really cool cosplay characters there too.” A teacher that attended Comic-Con said, “It was a dream come true for a nerd like me. It was really eye opening and inspiring, especially for my creative work.” IF you’re interested in going to comic con there is a Silicon Valley one next year or if you’re impatient see if you can get tickets to San Diego Comic-Con in the summer.
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