Where every geek has been before!
Phew… Those were tough times. It still is, actually, and we all need some place to escape from all the craziness in our world today. Geeks have been practicing that long ago, and even if you don’t consider yourself being one, you should try and join them – those guys just know how to have fun, really.
It is going to take place July 21-24, 2022, at San Diego Convention Center.
All year we wait impatiently for this. And when it’s finally time, we put on our hobbits, jedi and marvel superheroes costumes. We dust-off our swords, capes, sonic screwdrivers, wigs, presenting the best fictional universes, yet, they are not fictional for us – sometimes you Want To Believe.
And that’s not the end of the story. Every con, fans get to meet their icons – show and movie stars. They not only give interviews, but also do autograph and pics sessions. Last year, one of the famous featured guests was William Shatner, well-known as Captain Kirk from Star Trek, along with George Takei, who portrayed Hikaru Sulu.
Not only that, ComicCon opens its door to all kinds of creators: artists, animators, musicians, cosplayers exhibiting their hard work, etc.
It all started in the mid-60s, when Shel Dorf the comic artist, helped to organize the Detroit Triple Fan Fair event in Detroit, his hometown. After moving to San Diego in 1970, he had decided to organize the first comic book convention in Southern California. Ensuring the support of comic store owner Richard Alpha and publisher and distributor Ken Kruger, he opened San Diego’s Golden State Comic-Con.
As they needed funds for further activities, the founders held a one-day event, Golden State Comic Mini-Con, on March 21, 1970. The idea brought about 100 people.
Then, it really blew up. The first official Comic-Con was held from August 1 to August 3, 1970, at the U.S. Grand Hotel and was (until 1972) named the Golden State Comic Book Convention. Among the guests were: artist Jack Kirby, science fiction writers Ray Bradbury and Alfred Elton Van Vogt. This time, about 300 people attended the event. Today, guests score up to 130,000 people.
Who would have thought of their idea result today?
There are also merch dealers as well. They sell lots and lots of different stuff: comics, action figures, toys, clothing, craft work, and services as well. Artisans can help you with your dream costume, creating it just the way you want it to be.
If you happen to be in the US and have time during this period – pick a character you want to be or just come as you are – either way would be acceptable. You can even bring your kids with you. It is just the essentials you need to remember: to be tolerant, patient and respectful to others.
At the end of the day, that’s what pop-culture constantly has been trying to teach us.
