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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · 4d

How did #SDCC Returning Registration go today? We think the smoothest it's gone in several years — our recap: sdccblog.com/2025/10/san-...

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Returning Registration Recap: Smooth Sailing

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · 6d

AMC is ready to own the night (and #NYCC) with panels for #TVL, #Talamasca, #TWDDarylDixon, Shudder, and more (now with cast members/more details): sdccblog.com/2025/10/amc-...

AMC Ready to Own the Night (and New York Comic Con) with Panels for "The Vampire Lestat", "Talamasca", "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon", Shudder, More

AMC Networks is ready to own the night, and New York Comic Con. The network is heading to the convention next week with a full slate of panels across three major universes: Anne Rice’s Immortal Univer...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · 20d

Twas the night before #SDCC, and what to our wondering eyes did appear in the Gaslamp... but an Ed Sheeran concert at
Petco Park on Tuesday, July 21. Tickets on sale next week: sdccblog.com/2025/09/ed-s...

Ed Sheeran LOOP Tour Set for Night Before San Diego Comic-Con 2026

‘Twas the night before San Diego Comic-Con… The Gaslamp is going to be one very busy place on Tuesday, July 21, as Ed Sheeran brings his LOOP Tour to Petco Park, to promote his latest album, Play, whi...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 27

Just one month ago, #SDCC 2025 ended. Celebrate by preparing for #SDCC 2026 Returning Registration with our Visual Guide: sdccblog.com/2025/08/san-...

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Returning Registration Visual Guide

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 27

Are you ready for #SDCC Returning Registration in October? More information, including badge prices: sdccblog.com/2025/08/san-...

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Returning Registration Information

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 27

Did you love the #Peacemaker #Peacefest at #SDCC? We spoke with NVE about what went into bringing the activation to life, how each character got a chance to shine, the rockin' music, and why SDCC is so special: sdccblog.com/2025/08/insi...

Inside PeaceFest: How Peacemaker Rocked San Diego Comic-Con 2025

When Peacemaker took over Nova during San Diego Comic-Con 2025, fans were invited into something far more rockin’ than your average offsite. Blending neon lights, custom video content, a live eagle, a...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 11

Need to apply for or re-verify your #SDCC Professional status? Applications are now open through September 19: www.comic-con.org/cc/industry/...

Professional Application - Comic-Con

Applying as a Professional for Comic-Con & WonderCon RETURN TO: Before you are eligible to register for a professional badge for either Comic-Con or WonderCon, you must first apply for professional st...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 10

For our final #SDCC review of the 2025 season, it's a double review, of the uneven debuts of the Thrilljoy and Rokimoto events, and what both events offered (or didn't): sdccblog.com/2025/08/revi...

REVIEW: Uneven Debuts for Thrilljoy and Rokimoto Events at San Diego Comic-Con 2025

A Funko executive leaves and launches a new vinyl figure collectible company shortly after. His new company decides to hold its first San Diego Comic-Con event in 2025, the same year his former employ...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 5

REVIEW: @paramountplus The Lodge, a fan-favorite #SDCC offsite that continues to surprise and delight: sdccblog.com/2025/08/revi...

REVIEW: Paramount+'s The Lodge Anchors the Offsite Scene at San Diego Comic-Con 2025

Allow me to do a tortured sportsball metaphor. There is the idea of floors and ceilings when it comes to drafting players (be it real-life or fantasy). A low-floor, high-ceiling player has a wide rang...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 5

REVIEW: Brawl Stars #SDCC offsite hit it out of the (Starr) Park ( @outsidecomiccon.com ): sdccblog.com/2025/08/revi...

REVIEW: Supercell Hit It Out Of The (Starr) Park, Bringing the ‘Brawl Stars’ World to Life at San Diego Comic-Con 2025

Last week, Supercell and creative team GDX Studios transformed the 5th Avenue Landing to a mandatory fun zone, known as Starr Park, based on a virtual location in their very popular Brawl Stars mobile...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 3

REVIEW: Hulu and #KingOfTheHill welcome fans back to Arlen with a good, old-fashioned #SDCC offsite: sdccblog.com/2025/08/revi...

REVIEW: King of the Hill Welcomes Fans Back to Arlen

In advance of the August premier of it’s revival, King of the Hill fans had so much to be excited about during San Diego Comic-Con, from a panel to a signing, elevator wraps and a thoughtful offsite b...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 3

REVIEW: The #SDCC #MTG #SpiderMan learning experience leveled up the con with a great offsite: sdccblog.com/2025/08/revi...

REVIEW: Magic: The Gathering's Spider-Man Decks Leveled Up Comic-Con Experience

Wizard of the Coast and Hasbro transformed the Legends Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel into the Magic: The Gathering x Spider-Man New York City themed experience that was available Thursday, July 24 t...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 3

We want YOUR vote!

You picked the top 10 best booths, offsites, panels, panelists, wraps, and more of #SDCC 2025 — now it's time to choose the ultimate winner: sdccblog.com/2025/08/the-...

The Shruggie Awards of San Diego Comic-Con 2025 — Voting

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is behind us now, and most attendees seemed to have a stellar year outside of a few mishaps. We’re excited to hear your own thoughts in our seventh edition of The Shruggie Awa...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 2

That makes me (Erin) so happy to hear that you had a good time, Paul! The idea behind the game/quest/activity was to get people up and moving and interacting with multiple blog members. Lowering capacity certainly helped make it more comfortable to move and you calling it "cosy" is high praise! 🙌

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 1

REVIEW: The Abbott Elementary Block Party remained joyful and on point, even amidst speed bumps and bottlenecks:
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REVIEW: Abbott Elementary Block Party Hampered By Speed Bumps

Designed to be a celebration of the community-like atmosphere that pervades the show, the Abbott Elementary Block Party invited revelers to ride a ferris wheel, enjoy some refreshing Philly “water ice...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 1

Jason Mewes shares relatable #SDCC stories at "Ghosts of Comic Cons Past" live show:
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Jason Mewes' "Ghosts of Comic-Cons Past!" Brings Lots of Laughs to SDCC 2025

If you were to ask Jason Mewes if he thinks he’s famous, his answer would be a hard no. Despite being the outspoken half of Gen-X culturally iconic duo Jay and Silent Bob, Mewes sees himself as a guy ...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Aug 1

REVIEW: @crunchyroll.com extended their #SDCC bash into more hours and more fun with the Anime FanFest: sdccblog.com/2025/08/revi...

REVIEW: Crunchyroll Two-Day Anime Fanfest Extends Hours for More Fun

Last year Crunchyroll had one of the best offsites at Comic-Con when iconic Anime songstress LiSA rocked the Rady Shell singing songs like “Gurenge” from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, “Datte Atashin...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Jul 30

REVIEW: #Peacemaker Peacefest rocked #SDCC for one of our favorite (if not the favorite) expeexperiences of the week: sdccblog.com/2025/07/revi...

REVIEW: Peacefest Rocked San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with Immersive Offsite for "Peacemaker"

From Thursday, July 24 through Saturday, July 26, HBO Max transformed Nova nightclub in the Gaslamp into Peacemaker’s wild alternate dimension with Peacefest, a full-throttle, 80’s glam rock bar exper...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Jul 29

REVIEW: Fandom threw an "epic" bash at #SDCC that rocked the con with The All American Rejects, @universalorl.bsky.social, @z2comics.bsky.social, and more: sdccblog.com/2025/07/revi...

REVIEW: Fandom Throws "Epic" Party at San Diego Comic-Con 2025

There are good parties at San Diego Comic-Con, and then there’s the party — the one that somehow manages to outdo itself every year. With free food, flowing drinks, and high-voltage entertainment, Fan...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Jul 29

REVIEW: The #PercyJackson Experience made a divine impression at #SDCC with good swag and immersive elements: sdccblog.com/2025/07/revi...

REVIEW: The "Percy Jackson" Experience Makes a Divine Impression at San Diego Comic-Con 2025

The Percy Jackson and the Olympians Experience delivered some extra magic to San Diego Comic-Con this year. Created by the always-impressive 15/40 team, the offsite transported fans into the new seaso...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Jul 29

REVIEW: K1 Speed's #SonicRacingCrossworlds crossed the finish line at #SDCC when it comes to fun, themed experiences: sdccblog.com/2025/07/soni...

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Crosses The Finish Line at K1 Speed San Diego [REVIEW]

Sonic The Hedgehog raced into K1 Speed San Diego during Comic-Con where attendees could have a unique racing experience. Sega transformed the venue (which was a 6-minute drive from the Gaslamp) in pro...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Jul 29

Tomorrow! Join us for the final #SDConCast of the season, as we break down this year's #SDCC LIVE at 6:30pm PT: sdccblog.com/2025/07/sdco...

SDConCast 7/29/2025 - It's The Show After The Show

Another San Diego Comic-Con is over and we’re doing one more SDConCast to wrap up the 2025 season. We’ll go over the highlights, regular lights, surprises, and possibly some lowlights from SDCC. Join ...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Jul 29

It's time for YOU to decide the best (and one ¯\_(ツ)_/¯) of #SDCC 2025 in our annual Shruggie Awards! Nominate your favorites now: sdccblog.com/2025/07/the-...

The Shruggie Awards of San Diego Comic-Con 2025 – Nominations

San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is behind us now, and most attendees seemed to have a stellar year outside of a few missteps. We’re excited to hear your own thoughts in our sixth edition of The Shruggie Awar...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Jul 29

REVIEW: #ClownInACornfield offered scares, slushies, and plenty of corn-fed fun at #SDCC: sdccblog.com/2025/07/revi...

REVIEW: Clown in a Cornfield Offsite at San Diego Comic-Con 2025

This year at San Diego Comic-Con, attendees were invited to the sleepy town of Kettle Springs, Missouri, for the 100th Annual Founders Day Parade — better known as the rooftop of the Hilton Gaslamp Ho...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog @sdccblog.com · Jul 23

. @toddland.bsky.social has a surprise exclusive for #KOTH x Thank you Skateboards. Pick it up at Booth #4429, with a limit of 25 per day #SDCC: sdccblog.com/2025/07/todd...

Toddland San Diego Comic-Con 2025 Exclusives [Update July 23]

Toddland is back at San Diego Comic-Con, and just when you thought they couldn’t go any bigger or any harder… they’re here to prove you wrong. This year, they’ve got a staggering four booth footprints...

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