City leaders kicked off the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con International Wednesday at the San Diego Convention Center, ushering in days of comics, games, movies and…
The convention encompasses a wide array of activities and events, including panel discussions, celebrity appearances, art exhibits and merchandise exhibitionsCity leaders kicked off the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con International Wednesday at the San Diego Convention Center, ushering in days of comics, games, movies and art.
"San Diego is the Comic-Con capital of the world. It benefits our small businesses, generates jobs, and contributes millions of dollars to our local economy," said Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner, D-San Diego."Not only is it a staple in our region, but it is a staple for comic fans across the globe where people of all ages can interact with some of their favorite heroes while enjoying local hotspots. I am excited to welcome you all to my home.
"The energy fans bring to Comic-Con and San Diego every year is unmatched," Whitburn said."Downtown serves as a perfect backdrop for fans to experience local hotels, restaurants, and shops that all benefit from the sold- out convention." Wednesday was set to be a quieter preview, with the exhibition hall and Artist's Alley at the SDCC open from 6-9 p.m., allowing merchandise purchases from nearly every strain of superhero, science-fiction, fantasy and pop culture. The exhibition hall will be open at 9:30 a.m. Thursday through Sunday.The San Diego Public Library will be the site of Wednesday's only public event, an interactive workshop for teachers who wish to use comics in their lesson plans.
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