Conventions

Cuddly toys at SDCC! Expect a lot of this over the next few days, you guys

KaBoom, the All-Ages section of Boom! Studios, have announced a new comic tie-in to a Pendleton Ward series, in the form of a six-issue "Bravest Warriors" miniseries.

That's according to a Variety story which suggests that Fangirls are the new golden girls for marketers at Con:

So, what did I find while I waited for Comic-Con to gather up steam for warp speed? LEGOs! Star Trek! Walking Dead! Margaret Atwood!

All the booth signings and panels and company announcements in ONE DARNED POST.

J. Michael Straczynski has announced the formation of a new studio which will create comics, films, TV, video games, more; also announces revival of his 'Joe's Comics' imprint for Image; next will create world peace before flying off into space, searching for more worlds to conquer.

As always, our pals at the CBLDF will be offering fantastic member benefits, throwing a great party and fighting to keep our speech free. Saturday's art auction includes some of their best items yet, with art by Paul Pope, Walt Simonson, Billy Tucci, and more.

Truly a milestone. And it comes with a new book, t-shirts and more. God Science is probably the best superhero book debuting at the show.

This is what makes it all possible.

The big impression from the first pre-day here backs up what we've been thinking just from reading the PR: if you can't bring the people to the con, bring the con to the people. Events and pop-ups and displays and lounges have taken over the entire Gaslamp up to about Market Street. Skype even has a tricked-out airstream trailer parked by Horton Plaza where you can chat with friends and family and win tickets to the Wired Café.

It's PR but it includes FREE ICE CREAM. And LUFFY. We glimpsed the brand new Viz booth last night and it looks spectacular.

Bongo Comics have announced a new comic for next year, which they'll also be unveiling at SDCC. And it's based on Coldplay's 5th album, Mylo Xyloto.