Comic-Con

Cosplay convention event

Comic-Con is a convention celebrating comic books, science fiction, fantasy, and related popular culture.

The original San Diego Comic-Con, held annually since 1970, has grown into a massive entertainment industry event where studios debut trailers and stars make appearances.

Similar conventions now occur worldwide: I'm cosplaying as Wonder Woman for Comic-Con this year.

fandom

cosplay

Dressing as media characters

  • costumeClothing for portrayal
  • fansArdent admirers or coolers
  • geekObsessive enthusiast

nerd · enthusiast · collector · devotee · community · merchandise · memorabilia · tribute · passion · obsession

media

Marvel

Superhero media conglomerate

  • DCUnidirectional electrical flow
  • animeJapanese cartoon art form
  • mangaJapanese comic medium

sci-fi · superhero · franchise · studio · Hollywood · blockbuster · series · trailer · premiere · cast

event

panel

Distinct flat section

  • boothTemporary enclosed compartment
  • exhibitionPublic display of items
  • hallInterior connecting pathway

badge · lineup · schedule · autograph · photo-op · exclusives · preview · announcement · trailer · reveal

commerce

exclusives

Stories only one outlet has

figure · merchandise · preorder · vendor · booth · purchase · rare · sold-out · scalper · resale

location

downtown

Central business district

satellite · shuttle · parking · Anaheim · WonderCon

Categories
Opposites
cultural register and mainstream legitimacy

Comic-ConCannes Film Festival

Annual French cinema awards

Met Gala · Davos · Sundance Film Festival · literary salon

event formality and commercial purpose

Comic-Contrade show

Industry product exhibition

shareholders meeting · business expo · academic conference · board meeting · funeral

social expression and identity display

Comic-Conoffice culture

Shared workplace behavioral norms

Family

comic, con, convention, comics, comical, comically, comedian, comedy, comedic

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G