The SAN DIEGO COMIC CONVENTION (Comic-Con International) is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general public’s awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, including participation in and support of public presentations, conventions, exhibits, museums and other public outreach activities which celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.

Comic-Con International: Started as a one-day “minicon” in 1970. The success of the minicon led to the first full-fledged, three-day San Diego Comic-Con (called San Diego’s Golden State Comic-Con) at the U.S. Grant Hotel. Over 300 attendees packed into the hotel’s basement for that groundbreaking event, which featured a dealers’ room, programs and panels, film screenings, and more: essentially, the model for every comic book convention to follow. The show's main home in the 1970s was the El Cortez Hotel. In 1979, Comic-Con moved to the Convention and Performing Arts Center, staying there until 1991, when the San Diego Convention Center opened. 

With attendance topping 130,000 in recent years, the event has grown to include satellite locations, hotels, and outdoor parks. Programming events, games, anime, Independent Film Festival, and the Eisner Awards all take place outside of the Convention Center, creating a campus-type feel for the convention throughout downtown San Diego.

WonderCon: Aspects of that show, including comics, movies, TV, animation, the Masquerade, and more. The event has grown in all aspects over the years: more attendees, more exhibitors, more programming, and more fun.

WonderCon was started in 1987 in Oakland. Comic-Con International took over the show in 2002 moving it from Oakland to San Francisco in 2003. After 15 years as a Bay Area event, WonderCon was forced to move to Anaheim in 2012 (construction at the Moscone Center) and has been held in southern California since.

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Comic-Con International's headquarters in San Diego, CA, United States

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The Event Coordination and Assistance Team at Comic-Con International is responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of event logistics and attendee services. This includes coordinating studio operations, handling attendee registration, managing volunteers, ensuring accessibility for deaf and disabled guests, organizing the exhibit floor, overseeing programming and front-of-house activities, managing crowd lines, and liaising with program participants. Their efforts ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees, exhibitors, and guests across multiple venues and event spaces.

Event Coordination and Assistance Team

The Customer Support and Relations team at Comic-Con International handles customer inquiries, provides assistance with ticketing issues, and ensures attendee satisfaction during events. They also manage relationships with talent and studios, coordinating appearances and accommodations to enhance the overall experience for fans and participants.

Customer Support and Relations

The Design Team at Comic-Con International is responsible for the visual and experiential aspects of the events, including creating compelling graphics for promotional materials, signage, and digital content. They also design engaging, interactive experiences for attendees, ensuring fans can fully immerse themselves in the conventions' rich array of comic and popular art presentations. The team's efforts enhance both the aesthetic appeal and the overall attendee experience at events like San Diego Comic-Con and WonderCon.

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The Finance and Accounting Team at Comic-Con International is responsible for managing the organization’s financial health and ensuring compliance with nonprofit financial regulations. This team oversees budgeting, financial planning, and analysis, handles accounts receivable and payable, prepares financial statements, and ensures timely and accurate financial reporting. Their meticulous work supports the operational and strategic initiatives that bring events like San Diego Comic-Con and WonderCon to life.

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Comic-Con International

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Event Coordination and Assistance Team

Customer Support and Relations

Design Team

Finance and Accounting Team

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