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9. October 2024 at 19:05 #354998
Which comic conventions are the largest?
9. October 2024 at 23:04 #355092Here are some of the largest and most notable comic conventions held around the world:
1. San Diego Comic-Con International (SDCC):
• Location: San Diego, California, USA
• Founded: 1970
• Highlights: Often considered the largest comic convention in the world, SDCC features a wide range of panels, workshops, and exhibits focused on comics, movies, television, gaming, and pop culture. It attracts fans, creators, and industry professionals alike.
2. New York Comic Con (NYCC):
• Location: New York City, New York, USA
• Founded: 2006
• Highlights: NYCC is one of the largest conventions in North America, showcasing comics, anime, manga, video games, and popular media. The event includes celebrity panels, exclusive previews, and a vibrant exhibitor hall.
3. Anime Expo:
• Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
• Founded: 1992
• Highlights: As the largest anime and manga convention in North America, Anime Expo celebrates Japanese pop culture, including anime, manga, and video games. It features panels, screenings, and a large exhibit hall.
4. Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC):
• Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
• Founded: 2003
• Highlights: ECCC is known for its focus on comics and pop culture, with a diverse lineup of guests and exhibitors. The convention features panels, workshops, and an Artist Alley showcasing independent creators.
5. Tokyo Comic Con:
• Location: Tokyo, Japan
• Founded: 2016
• Highlights: Tokyo Comic Con is a relatively new addition but has quickly become a significant event in the global comic convention landscape, celebrating anime, manga, and Western pop culture with guests from both industries.
6. MCM London Comic Con:
• Location: London, England
• Founded: 2001
• Highlights: MCM London Comic Con is one of the largest conventions in the UK, featuring comics, anime, gaming, and pop culture. The event includes celebrity appearances, panels, and a large exhibit area.
7. WonderCon:
• Location: Anaheim, California, USA
• Founded: 1987
• Highlights: A sister convention to SDCC, WonderCon features a wide range of comic, sci-fi, and pop culture content. It includes panels, workshops, and an exhibitor hall.
8. Baltimore Comic-Con:
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
• Founded: 2000
• Highlights: Known for its focus on comics and comic creators, Baltimore Comic-Con features panels, signings, and a large Artist Alley.
9. C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo):
• Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Founded: 2010
• Highlights: C2E2 is a major pop culture event in the Midwest, showcasing comics, movies, TV shows, and gaming. The convention includes panels, a large exhibitor hall, and cosplay contests.
10. Fan Expo Canada:
• Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Founded: 1995
• Highlights: Fan Expo Canada is one of the largest comic conventions in Canada, covering comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming. The event features celebrity guests, panels, and an extensive exhibit area.These conventions attract thousands of attendees and offer a platform for fans, creators, and industry professionals to connect, share ideas, and celebrate their passions in comics and pop culture.
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