It looks like the once-fervid comic con business is finally beginning to slow down.
Jimmie Robinson on Five Weapons, the Convention Craze and Digital Challenges
By Bruce Lidl The Sacramento Wizard World convention was an opportunity for comic fans in Northern California to gather and celebrate their passions with other fans and celebrities. It was also a chance for Jimmie Robinson, a veteran Bay Area comic book creator (and frequent commentator at The Beat) to meet his readers and spread […]
Measuring the Comics Convention Wave: Wizard World Sacramento Hits Local High Water Mark
By Bruce Lidl As the on-going explosion of interest in comics and pop culture conventions continues seemingly unabated, companies like Wizard World are rushing to meet the demand. The first ever Wizard World Sacramento took place this last weekend, making it the first big comic convention in California’s capital city, and likely the biggest show […]
Wondering about Wandering WonderCon
__________________________________________________________________________ Well, WonderCon’s continued presence in San Francisco remains in doubt, as seen here, and mentioned here back in March, as the Moscone Center gives WonderCon the Cinderella treatment. What’s in store for WonderCon, and what are their options? Torsten AdairI’ve been writing for The Beat since July of 2010. I’ve been reading comics since […]