Everything Comic Con

Comic-Con International roars back into the San Diego Convention Center on July 18 – 21, 2019, with Preview Night July 17th.

Important: Attendee registration has changed this year. 

Everyone who intends to purchase, apply, or register for a Comic-Con badge must sign-up for a Comic-Con Member ID. This includes attendees, volunteers, professionals, trade professionals, and members of the press.  Anyone may register for a Member ID, they will not run out. You will only need to register for a Member ID once. Please note that duplicate e-mail addresses are not allowed, and only one Member ID per person. Emails will be sent out with information about when and how to buy tickets.  Yes, we registered! Register here.

Everything Comic Con

Volunteer Ideas

If you just have to be part of the scene and cant wait until next year consider contacting Comic-Con vendors to see if you can work / volunteer in their booth or better yet just come to San Diego and hang out outside the convention center – the Gaslamp Quarter really heats up in the evenings!  It is rumored that last year more than 50,000 visitors came to San Diego without tickets just to be at the epicenter of fun.  And finally, even if you can't make the journey to San Diego to be a part of the largest pop culture convention on the West Coast, let Party Idea Pros help bring the festivities to you — Host your own Comic-Con Party!

Transportation and Hotel Accommodations

There is still plenty of time to book airfare and hotel rooms at great rates.

Click Here for the Best San Diego Hotel Deals!

This Year's Comic Con Special Guests

Comic-Con International 2019 Special Guests

Plan for your Comic Con Experience

Survival Guide – what to bring

• Backpack or Nylon Shopper Tote

• Digital Camera (fully charged or with an spare set of batteries)

• pens

• Retractable Sharpie (so you don't need to fiddle with the tops)

• Comic books or magazines you would like signed

• A light snack and a bottle of water (this will allow you to avoid the over priced, mediocre food sold at the convention center)

• Your credit card and cash –just in case the credit card machines are down or you happen upon a vendor who only accepts cash

• Wear comfortable walking shoes (preferably flat and with good support. Slightly large is good –your feet will have room to swell.  Consider bringing a second pair of shoes that fit slightly differently.  The change will feel good.  And just in case, throw in a pack of blister bandages

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) – again, just in case.

• Pre-printed Address Labels — Why? To avoid having to fill out all the forms for newsletters, mailing lists, raffles, and contests.  Yes — this is a brilliant idea!  Prices vary depending on current promotions but we highly recommend checking out Zazzle,  My Own Labels, and even Checks Unlimited.
• Patience – remember many of the workers are volunteers who are trying their best but just might not have the information you are seeking. Chances are all your Comic Con dreams are not going to come true.  If you live in the moment and adjust your expectations accordingly, you will vastly improve your  overall conic con experience

Comic Con Parties and Celebrations

Since the scope of comic con is so vast, we were not sure where to begin.  So rather than trying to stuff every comic book, sci-fi adventure, and every other pop cultural phenom into one post we are breaking Comic-Con into manageable bits.

Party Idea Pros Party Packages

Superhero Party | Wonder Woman Party | Green Lantern Party | Thor Party | More  Comic Con Themes

Whether you're a Buffy the Vampire Slayer completist searching for the latest Buffy and Angel action figures or a casual shopper looking for Batman comic books, graphic novels, and apparel, you can find what you're looking for by theme at TFAW.com . Many of their most popular product lines, including collectibles and toys, can be found in their comprehensive, easy-to-use index. So what's keeping you?

New!

Esties' Make-up Tutorial: Comic-con Goblin Witch Cosplay

Comic Con Costumes

What is Comic Con without costumes?

Comic Con Costume Ideas >> Superhero and Supervillain Costumes | Star Wars Costumes | More Deluxe Cosplay Costumes

Superhero Party Packs

New! We <3 these Ginger Ray Pop Art Party Supply DesignThe Avengers Invitationss!

 Superhero Ice Cream / Treat Tubs | Pop Art Superhero Napkins | Pop Art Superhero Party Plates | Superhero Comics Lunch Napkins | More Ginger Ray Pop Art Superhero Supplies

Superhero Libations

(Always drink responsibly. Never drink and drive. And please, do not serve alcohol to anyone under the legal drinking age!)

10 Superhero Party Drinks by Stephen Schleicher

The Incredible Hulk

Ingredients

* 2 oz Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum
* 1tbsp Sugar
* 2 L bottle of Mountain Dew

Add the Captain Morgan to a glass with sugar, then add Mountain Dew until the mix turns green

Iron Man Cocktail

Ingredients

* 3 oz Seagram 7
* 3 oz Vodka
* Soda Water
* Ice

Mix the Seagram 7 and vodka add ice cubes, then fill with soda water, and stir gently.
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Hammer of Thor

Ingredients

* 4 oz Aristocrat Vodka
* 5 oz Cranberry Juice
* 3 oz Milwaukee’s Best Ice Lager

Stir in a highball glass, and swing away. Give about ten of these to your worst enemy and watch the hi-lar-ity ensue.

Beast Juice

Ingredients

* 2 oz White Rum
* 4 oz chilled Mountain Dew Code Red
* 4 oz chilled Red Bull energy drink

Stir and serve.
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Batman

Ingredients

* 6 oz Orange Juice
* 1/2 tsp Grenadine
* 1 Orange slice

Pour juice and grenadine into Collins glass that is filled with ice cubes. Stir well, and garnish with orange slice.

Wonder Woman

Ingredients

* 2 oz Midori Melon Liquer
* 2 oz Peach Schnapps
* 3 oz Orange Juice
* 1 oz Pineapple Juice
* 2 oz Cranberry Juice

Layer ingredients in order in a hurricane glass, and serve unstirred for a pretty looking drink, just like the Amazon princess.

Superman

Ingredients

* 1 oz Gin
* 3/4 oz Dry Vermouth
* 1/2 oz Apricot Brandy
* 1 oz Mandarin Juice
* 1 tsp Grenadine Syrup

Mix ingredients and shake with a glassful of ice and pour into an old fashioned glass – because, you know, Superman is so old fashioned
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Green Lantern

Ingredients

* 1/3 part Midori Melon Liqueur
* 1/3 part fresh Orange Juice
* 1/3 part 7-Up

Mix ingredients in order, shake once, and pour into a hurricane glass.

Robin’s Nest

Ingredients

* 1 oz Vodka
* 1/2 oz White Creme de Cacao
* 1 oz Cranberry Juice

Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into cocktail glass.

Arm Fall Off Boy

Ingredients

* One can of Busch Light (or Natural Light)

Open can and drink.
(Seems the worst character of all time, deserves the worst beer of all time. Zing!)

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