There are many guides online about the Comic-Con International. Seems everyone has an opinion about what to bring, see and do at the convention. Heck even I have a
guide to all that is Comic-Con! Check out some of the guides out there on the internet that have information that can save you from a bad trip to Comic-Con, or any con for that matter.
Tom Spurgeon has amassed a giant guide to the convention that he updates every year. He has attended the Comic-Con International for years and has come away with some great reasons to attend and even some reasons not to. There are also locations you might want to visit, random tips, buying advice, and much more. Probably the definitive Comic-Con Guide on the net.
Mark Evanier is well known in the comic book business. He’s an artist that worked under Jack Kirby and is also a writer as well. He has seen Comic-Con grow and change over the years and offers a unique insight into the con from the eyes of a comic book creator attending the con.
This site has breaking news about the con, basic information, a checklist, links and even some other things to do in San Diego if you get full of Comic-Con action.
From the guy who really knows San Diego, About.com’s guide to the city of San Diego has his suggestions for surviving Comic-Con.
This guide is a host to many articles, links, and tips and tricks for the con. The one I found most interesting was this article about
theft at Comic-Con.
This is titled as “One Woman’s Guide to Surviving Comic Conventions.” I fear what females might think of us fanboys dressing up as Captain America, even when our physique suggests The Blob would have been a better choice. This article has some simple suggestions through the eyes of a lady.
A short guide with some links to various information and some picks for panels at the con.
IGN.com’s list of essential items for the con.
This short article by OC Weekly has some advice for first time con attendees. It has some nuggets that you can use to make your experience a better one.
