Originally showcasing comic books, science fiction/fantasy and film/television, and related popular arts, the convention now includes a larger range of pop culture elements, such as horror, animation, anime, manga, toys, collectible card games, video games, webcomics, and fantasy novels. According to Forbes, the convention is the “largest convention of its kind in the world”; it is also the largest convention held in San Diego. Continue reading to see some cool and creative cosplayers from the event.

The convention is organized by a panel of 13 board members, 16 to 20 full-time and part-time workers, and 80 volunteers who assist via committees. Comic Con International is a non-profit organization, and proceeds of the event go to funding it, as well as the Alternative Press Expo (APE) and WonderCon.[12] In September 2010, the convention announced that it would stay in San Diego through 2015. According to the San Diego Convention and Visitor’s Bureau the convention has an annual regional economic impact of $162.8 million, with $180 million economic impact in 2011.

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