List of comic book conventions
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This is a list of noteworthy comic book conventions, as distinct from anime conventions, furry conventions, gaming conventions, horror conventions, multigenre conventions, and science fiction conventions.
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Canada
- Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo in Calgary, AB
- Central Canada Comic ConCentral Canada Comic ConThe Central Canada Comic Con is an annual fan convention held in Winnipeg, Manitoba.-History:This show began to grow in 1994 as a simple weekend tradeshow called the Manitoba Collector's Expo. Back in 1994 we did everything from sportscards to antiques to toys and comic books...
(C4) in Winnipeg, MB - Montreal ComicconMontreal ComicconThe Montreal Comiccon , under its actual form, was launched in 2006 as "Montreal Comic-Con". The event features comic books, toys, games, science-fiction, horror, anime, non-sport cards and collectibles...
in Montreal, QC - Toronto ComiconToronto Comicon#Toronto Comicon, Comic Con or Comic-Con are slang ways of saying Toronto Comic Book Convention and a few companies have used the term to promote comic book conventions in the city of Toronto, Canada.Examples:...
- Fan Expo in Toronto,
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United States
- Albany Comic Con in Albany, NY
- Albuquerque Comic Expo in Albuquerque, NM
- Amazing Arizona Comic Convention in Mesa, AZ
- Anaheim Comic Con in Anaheim, CA
- Austin Comic Con in Austin, TX
- Alternative Press ExpoAlternative Press ExpoThe Alternative Press Expo or APE, as it is more commonly known, is a comics convention. It was founded in 1994 by Dan Vado as an event for self-publishers, independent publishers and alternative cartoonists to showcase their books. It was originally held in San Jose, California. Comic-Con...
in San Francisco, CA - Asbury Park Comic Con in Asbury Park, NJ
- Baltimore Comic-ConBaltimore Comic-ConThe Baltimore Comic-Con is a comic book-oriented fan convention held in the fall of every year since its inception in 2000. Founded by Marc Nathan, owner of Cards, Comics, and Collectibles of Reistertown, MD, the show was originally a one-day show held at the Sheraton Hotel in the Baltimore...
in Baltimore, MD - Big Apple ConventionBig Apple ConventionThe Big Apple Comic Con is a Manhattan comic book convention started by Michael Carbonaro in 1996 in the basement of the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in Manhattan. It was originally named Big Apple Convention. It has grown into the longest-running comic book, science fiction/fantasy/horror/pop...
in New York City, NY - Boston Comic Con in Boston, MA
- Big Wow! ComicFest in San Jose, CA
- Buckeye Comic Con in Columbus, OH
- Chicago Comic & Entertainment ExpoChicago Comic & Entertainment ExpoThe Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo is a Chicago fan convention dedicated to comics, pop culture, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television...
in Chicago, IL - Chicago Comic Con in Rosemont, IL
- Cincinnati Comic and Anime Con in Covington, KY
- Comic-Con InternationalComic-Con InternationalSan Diego Comic-Con International, also known as Comic-Con International: San Diego , and commonly known as Comic-Con or the San Diego Comic-Con, was founded as the Golden State Comic Book Convention and later the San Diego Comic Book Convention in 1970 by Shel Dorf and a group of San Diegans...
in San Diego, CA - ComicpaloozaComicpaloozaComicpalooza is an annual comic book, science fiction, and pop culture convention, held in Houston, Texas. The event is organized by Startling Events, LLC. The event hosts the annual Comicpalooza Fandom Awards.Humble Beginnings ...
in Houston, TX - Comikaze ExpoComikaze ExpoComikaze Expo is Los Angeles’ first and only large-scale multi-media, popular culture convention. The two day event is held during the fall at the Los Angeles Convention Center, located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Comikaze Expo embraces a diversity of genres, including comic, anime,...
in Los Angeles, CA - Dallas Comic ConDallas Comic ConThe Dallas Comic Con is two-day event usually held twice a year in the Dallas, Texas area. Similar in size to the Sci-Fi Expo events under the same OfficialPix management, the Dallas Comic Con focuses on comic book artists, writers, and publishers...
in Irving, TX - Derby City Comic Con in Louisville, KY
- Emerald City ComiConEmerald City ComiConThe Emerald City Comicon is an annual comic book convention taking place in Seattle, Washington. Originally taking place at the city's Qwest Field , the venue changed to its current home at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center since 2008...
in Seattle, WA - The Great Allentown Comic Con! in Allentown, PA
- Heroes ConventionHeroes ConventionHeroes Convention, or HeroesCon, is a comic book convention that takes place in June in Charlotte, North Carolina. The convention has been held since 1982, and it is one of the largest independent comic book conventions in the United States, as well as being the oldest event still taking place...
in Charlotte, NC - Lehigh Valley Comic Con in Schnecksville, PA
- MegaConMegaConMegaCon, short for Mega Convention, is a large convention that caters to the comic book, sci-fi, anime, fantasy, gaming, and multi-genre community, occurring between late February and early March at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.An attendee will find over of exhibit...
in Orlando, FL - Metropolis Super Con in Metropolis, IL
- Miami Comic Con in Miami, FL
- Mid-Ohio Comic Con in Columbus, OH
- MoCCA Art FestivalMoCCA Art FestivalThe MoCCA Art Festival is an independent comics showcase that typically includes artist booths, slide shows, and educational panels. It was created by the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in 2002 by bringing together over 2,000 artists, publishers, editors and enthusiasts.-History:The MoCCA Art...
in New York City, NY - New England Comic Con in Boston, MA
- New York Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConThe New York Comic Con is an annual New York City fan convention dedicated to comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television.-History:The first event was held in 2006 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center...
in New York City, NY - Nola Comic-Con in New Orleans, LA
- NonCon in Poughkeepsie, NY
- Philadelphia Comic-Con! in Essington, PA
- Pittsburgh Comicon in Monroeville, PA
- Phoenix ComiConPhoenix ComiConPhoenix Comicon is an annual comic book convention held in Phoenix, Arizona. started in June 2002, PCC has held comic related panels, programming events, art contests, and autograph signings for all ages. The first Phoenix Comicon was held in June 2002. It was a one day only convention for six...
in Phoenix, AZ - Planet Comicon in Overland Park State, KS
- Roanoke Valley Comicon in Salem, VA
- Small Press ExpoSmall Press ExpoThe Small Press Expo is an alternative comics convention that takes place every September or October in Bethesda, Maryland. It rivals the Alternative Press Expo as the premiere convention for alternative comics creators and fans. SPX is the home of the Ignatz Awards, which have been presented...
in Bethesda, MD - So Cal Comic Con in Oceanside, CA
- SPACE Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo in Columbus OH
- Summit City Comic Con in Fort Wayne, IN
- Texas Comicon in San Antonio, TX
- WonderConWonderConWonderCon is an annual comic book, science fiction, and motion picture convention, held in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1987.The convention was conceived by retailer John Barrett and originally held in the Oakland Convention Center, where it remained until 2003, when it moved to San...
in San Francisco, CA
United Kingdom
- Thought Bubble Comic Con Northern England.
- Kapow! Comic Con in London, UK.
- London Super Comic Convention in London, UK.
United Arab Emirates
- Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) in Abu Dhabi