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Comic-Con canceled for first time in 50 years

North Coast Current April 17, 2020
San Diego Comic-Con has been canceled for 2020, the first time in its 50-year history that the event has been put on hold, organizers announced Friday, April 17.
Carlsbad artist N.C. Winters draws a sketch for fan Susie Lum of La Mirada at his Comic-Con booth. The convention ran July 18-21 in downtown San Diego. (Photo by Meghan Lanigan)

San Diego Comic-Con marks milestone for Carlsbad artist

Meghan Lanigan July 26, 2019
Carlsbad artist and designer N.C. Winters had shown his artwork at Comic-Con before, but 2019 marked a milestone. This year marked the 50th anniversary of Comic-Con and the first time Winters decided to have his own full booth at the event.
Circulate San Diego and SDPD Release Comic-Con-Themed PSAs

Circulate San Diego and SDPD Release Comic-Con-Themed PSAs

OsideNews July 17, 2019

San Diego CA— The 50th Anniversary of San Diego Comic-Con is days away and Circulate San Diego wants visitors and locals alike to consider walking, biking, or taking public transit! Circulate San Diego...

Del Mar Races and Comic-Con Transit Information

OsideNews July 16, 2019

Oceanside CA— It's time once again to don those big hats and fancy suits, whether it be for dressing to impress at the Del Mar Races or for cosplaying at Comic-Con International: San Diego. Either way,...

Del Mar Races and Comic-Con NCTD Transit Information

Del Mar Races and Comic-Con NCTD Transit Information

OsideNews July 16, 2018

Oceanside CA— The North County Transit District is gearing up for an event-filled week in San Diego County. Opening Day at the Del Mar Races In addition to regular COASTER service, two special southbound...

Lyft Lounge at Comic-Con Offers Fans an Opportunity to Rest, Rehydrate and Recharge

Lyft Lounge at Comic-Con Offers Fans an Opportunity to Rest, Rehydrate and Recharge

OsideNews July 16, 2018

San Diego CA— With all the activity going on around the San Diego Convention Center during San Diego Comic-Con International, a place to rest, rehydrate and recharge is a welcome sight. At the Lyft Lounge,...

Take the COASTER to Opening Day at Del Mar, Comic Con

Take the COASTER to Opening Day at Del Mar, Comic Con

OsideNews July 18, 2017

Oceanside CA— The North County Transit District is gearing up for an event-filled week in San Diego County! Opening Day at the Del Mar Races In addition to regular COASTER service, two special southbound...

Extra COASTER Train for Comic-Con

Extra COASTER Train for Comic-Con

OsideNews July 21, 2016

Oceanside CA— With thousands of guests expected from around the world at this year's Comic-Con, NCTD will provide service for characters and passengers alike who live or are staying in northern San Diego...

Comic Fest goes back to basics

Ken Pagano August 18, 2012

It’s been dubbed “Comic-Con unplugged.” A smaller, more intimate convention where attendees and professionals can mingle, swap stories and share the same patio table for a bite without Bruiser...

Comic-Con local snapshot: Artist Scott Saw

Comic-Con local snapshot: All in a week’s work

Roman S. Koenig July 16, 2012

Given San Diego Comic-Con International’s status as a major pop-culture hub for movies, television and comics, it might be easy to overlook the numbers of independent artists and entrepreneurs who count...

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