Not unlike Rainbow Gatherings, Renaissance Fairs, and Insane Clown Posse concerts, the crowd at Comic Con is far more interesting than the event itself. A stroll through the entry to the convention center exhibits the usual pastiche of Twilight fanatics, …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HP2WdfG2v0 Longtime Reader readers may recall your humble correspondent's middling efforts at single-panel cartooning. (I still think Mudflap Girls was a solid comedic concept, but don't let that scare you off.) The apotheosis of the single-panel gag (with the possible …

Arriving at the Convention Center on July 19 (below), located at 111 West Harbor Drive, I observed a tranquility that will soon be replaced by the chaotic upheaval of Comic-Con, which starts July 21 and runs through July 24. Convention …

In his own quiet, unassuming way, Dan Bennett is one of the major forces of cinema in San Diego County. His legion of readers know Dan as the film critic for the North County Times. Behind the scenes, Dan is …

Photo on left: part of Tearist Once you’ve exhausted yourself perusing Troma schwag and oggling slave Leia’s and Harajuku girls at Comic Con, head up to the Soda Bar for a three night extravaganza curated by Art Fag and Impose …

Streetlight banners are up, the schedule is being dribbled out a day at a time to increase suspense, bouncers and bartenders are poised and at the ready, Gaslamp is bracing for an endless traffic jam. In short, it's time for …