The Eisners, thought of by many as the Oscars of comic books, are happening tonight. The awards are being touted as the most diverse yet, with such categories like Best Reality Work, Best Digital Series, Best Publication for Kids, as well as all the usuals such as Best Writer, Artist, and Comic. This is a well watched and much talked about event so be sure to keep an eye out for the winners. There are many comic awards out there but the Eisner Awards are considered by many to be the best.

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The pop-culture phenomenon officially starts today and over 100,000 attendees will descend upon the convention floor this weekend. This is the Super-Bowl of the comic book world and you can be sure there will be some big announcements. Seems most publishers and creators want to have something to "reveal" or "showcase" at Comic-Con and with the huge turnout of creators and publishers, there's bound to be something juicy.

Like it or not, the Comic-Con has surpassed comic books to encompass movies, television, books, websites, and a whole lot more. Seems everybody that has something they think a "geek" will like will be at Comic-Con, hoping to score some buzz amongst the fanboys and fangirls. This years Comic-Con is no exception, as you can see A-List celebrities talking about their movies right alongside indy creators with a comic pamphlet hoping to gain the attention of a publisher or even just one fan. This bonanza of comic goodness is the highlight of the convention circuit as it is the largest comic book convention in the USA and a place that helped launch conventions like it all over the states. Get to know more about the San Diego Comic-Con International and see why it is so big.

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