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Comic-Con at 50: still the place for epic fandom

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Jul 19, 2019

What started as a small gathering of comics enthusiasts in 1970 has turned into a massive testament to the power of fandom.

A cosplayer makes her way to the convention center during Comic-Con in San Diego, California, on Thursday.

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The extraordinary power of Comic-Con and pop culture

by Danielle Chiriguayo

Jul 20, 2018

Comic-Con International: San Diego has been a mainstay for over 40 years. Why is that?

Comic fans wait outside before the start of Comic-Con International: San Diego 2010.

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