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Important Information Regarding Programs and Autographs at WonderCon
All event and program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshal. Even though your badge is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee you access to any event if it has reached its capacity. We do not clear rooms between events. Most autograph signings are of a limited nature. Your badge does not guarantee autographs at any event. | | Recent Updates click for details  Start Spring Off Right with the Return of WonderCon! WonderCon, one of the country's best comics conventions returns to Moscone Center South in San Francisco April 2–4. WonderCon 2010 offers the perfect Spring Break getaway over the long Easter holiday weekend, and it's made even better with the special WonderCon room rate at our headquarters hotel, the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Book a room at this fabulous hotel—located just a short walk from Moscone Center South—at the super low rate of only $109/night (single/double occupancy; click here for details). This year WonderCon will also host an evening game room and a convention hospitality suite open to all attendees at our headquarters hotel (just be sure to bring your badge for entry!). See the article below for more info on these great new additions to the WonderCon experience! An amazing roster of special guests from the worlds of comics and science fiction/fantasy will be a major highlight for fans at WonderCon 2010. The guest list includes comics legends Murphy Anderson, Sergio Aragonés, and Joe Kubert along with some of the superstars of today's most popular comics, including Frank Cho, Amanda Conner, Darwyn Cooke, Colleen Doran, David Finch, Adam Hughes, Geoff Johns, Adam Kubert, Jimmy Palmiotti, Darick Robertson, James Robinson, Greg Rucka, Gail Simone, Ethan Van Sciver, and Judd Winick. In addition, science fiction/fantasy authors Peter S. Beagle and Tim Powers join the event, along with WonderCon moderator supreme—and comics historian and writer—Mark Evanier. As a special bonus, pop culture icon Stan Freberg and his wife, Hunter, are scheduled for the show, marking their first WonderCon appearance. And comics publisher IDW brings actor/producer/writer Michael Chiklis to the event for his first-ever appearance, introducing his new comic book series. (For more information on all of the special guests who have confirmed to-date, please click here.) WonderCon provides a complete comics convention experience, including a giant Exhibit Hall with one of the best Artists' Alleys in the country, plus autograph, small press, and fan table areas. Companies from all over converge on San Francisco to be a part of this show, including such major comic publishers as DC Comics, Dark Horse, IDW, Image, and Oni Press, plus dealers selling comic books, original art, books, movie memorabilia, action figures, and much more. (For a complete list of exhibitors, click here.) Programming features spotlights on all WonderCon's special guests, plus comic publisher presentations, movie and TV panels and previews, and other panels on a wide range of comics and pop culture topics. Saturday night's Masquerade is growing to Comic-Con size, and anime and gaming are offered throughout the weekend. A complete schedule of programs, anime, and games will be posted soon; please check back for details! WonderCon 2009 saw another increase in attendance, growing to 34,000 fans, yet it still has the intimate feeling of a fan-run comics convention. Be a part of the Wonder in 2010, as Northern California's premiere comics and popular arts event moves to a prime spot during Spring Break on Easter weekend! Click here to save money and purchase your memberships now or click here to find a local Bay area store where you can purchase memberships. Bookmark this page for breaking news on special guests, programs, and exhibitors. Plus follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/comic_con for info on all three of our events and become a fan of our Facebook page at www.facebook.com (search Comic-Con International to sign up)! New for 2010: WonderCon Adds Nighttime Events at the Marriott! WonderCon 2010 branches out from the Moscone Convention Center and adds two exciting new nighttime rooms at our headquarters hotel, the San Francisco Marriott Marquis! Enjoy our hospitality at the WonderCon Hospitality Suite at the Marriott! The suite will be open Friday and Saturday evenings and is a great place for you to hang out, mingle, and even network with your fellow WonderCon attendees. Discuss the events of the day and what you saw in programming, or show your new best friends the cool purchases you made in the giant Exhibit Hall! Light snacks and beverages will be available throughout the evening, while supplies last. Check back for complete details, including the schedule and location for the room. The other nighttime room at the Marriott is for WonderCon games! Click here to go to the WonderCon games page for more information! |
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