The 2026 convention was held in the Orange County at the Hotel Fera (a Doubletree Hotel by Hilton)…read morein the city of Orange which is near Anaheim and Disneyland. It was a 2 day event Sat and Sun. The admission was $20 per day on Sunday. It was a fairly slow Sunday, no crowds, which isn't a complaint but maybe even a compliment for comfort. The exhibit hall was spacious and filled with many dealers. A lot of high end comics and national dealers who you'd see at major comic cons nationwide. I did notice that there were not as many of those "treasure hunt" type "dollar bin" dealers present, but was a 2nd room more focused on the raw (ungraded) comics priced/valued under $10 By reputation this is still one of the best conventions for pure collector's comics, especially for rare and higher end comics. I also saw, an emerging (from the last time I attended) presence of Original Art dealers and merchandise. They also had a larger more formal exhibitor list that included more corporate companies and celebrity creators as guests. The show seemed to have lost part of its folksy casual vibe and atmosphere to that regard. There was a parking fee but an option for Free parking in a neighboring retail shopping complex.

In a world of over hyped and over crowded for profit pop culture events hocking celebrity photos…read moreand autographs, the California Comic Convention is a bit of a throwback to a simpler time. This is a show for comic book readers and collectors, not casual fans. Parking was free with a $10 admission. Held in the Community Center of Orange County's beautiful Yorba Linda, CCC utilized a patio and two meeting rooms. It's true that you could walk around the show in about 3 minutes but you've got comics of all eras and prices to flip through. I picked up a short stack of Avengers and Sgt. Fury for .50 a piece and there were plenty of sellers with boxes of half priced graphic novels. Many a buyer had their lists out as they skimmed through boxes looking to complete their collections. Comic guests Marv Wolfman and Thomas Yeates were on hand and the organizers did a great job of putting on a small scale show with a hot dog and taco guy outside, cheap snacks inside and hourly raffle prizes. This year coincided with a Frank & Son Sunday show only 15 minutes away so it was a great, double Con day only 45 minutes outside Los Angeles.

Adjacent to the heart of downtown Fullerton (where street parking and lot parking is free on…read moreSundays), this cool little comic book store offers a decent mix of new and old comics. The staff was very knowledgeable about comics and eager to banter about them. Prices are slightly high but the selection is top notch. The walls are covered in original fantasy/sci fi art and the bathroom walls are 360 degrees decorated with cool posters. In the back of the store are tables and comfy couches for gamers to gather and play.

Large selection and space, plus staff were helpful. Lot of…read morevariety in Japanese manga, dc, marvel, image comics, omnibuses, single issues, variants covers, etc.

Usually I don't leave reviews but I wanted to for this place. So I've been going for a while and…read morejust a few months ago finally signed up for a pull list. I collect mostly Transformers figures/comics and it's kinda hard for me to find a shop that gives me a little bit of everything about my favorite franchise. But a while back they had a HUGE selection of IDW Transformers back issues. I went crazy and got a bunch of them whenever I stopped by to pick up the current Skybound run. All the staff is super nice and genuinely super kind! I've had no bad experiences here and they're all super knowledgeable about the things I'm interested in buying. They also provide really good suggestions for me which is great. Overall a great comic book store and nice figure options!

Great staff, amazing selection, super spacious, plus amazing AC…read more Probably the biggest comic selection ive seen so far in OC/ south LA

What a beautiful ode to physical books! We stumbled on this shop when walking around fullerton and…read moreit was such a pleasant surprise. Make sure you give yourself ample time as there is so many different books and sections. So nicely curated a with so many options. You are greeted as you enter and the staff is very helpful with any questions. I loved the postcards and dvds and variety. Everything is priced well and you can leave with a great deal. They also do fire sales every quarter. They also had really cute tote bags. If you have a book lover in your life this is a wonderful place to visit. They also buy books and you can bring two boxes of books to sell to them. They do not take encyclopedias but they do take text books

I came here on a Fire Sale Monday after lunch. Right away, someone at the counter greeted me and…read moretold me about the slashed prices. Similarly, when I went to checkout one hour later, I was quickly and warmly attended to. You read that right. One! Hour! There were a lot of people, but it honestly felt nice. The air buzzed with literary excitement. There were plenty of books for all tastes. I personally love literary fiction, and I was very excited to find Mark Salzman. I overheard other people gushing over their hidden gem finds, too. In the end, I got 8 books, 2 postcards, and 1 tote for less than $26. On a normal day, would I have left with all 8 books? No, but I definitely would have left with 4 of them for almost the same price. Great finds with great prices. Will definitely come back on a regular day, too.

Run by the same folks at Comic Con, Wondercon is about a third of the size of Comic Con, but still…read moreso WONDERFUL AND FUN! I've been attending for over 15 years, and its always great! This year was the first time I was a panelist, so I got to go for free! -The best of the best cosplayers come out! It's spring so the weather is a lot cooler and easier to cosplay. -Lots of vendors, artists, and B/C list celebrities. -Lots of panels to learn and entertain yourself at. -Lots of nearby hotel options that are reasonable priced. -Lots of great meetups. -Easy to buy a ticket.

Not as many photo opportunities…read more Less clothing for cosplayers. Skimpy costumes that were not family friendly, even though this is a family friendly event. Plenty of food options. Food trucks and vendors available throughout the event. Air conditioning not working or not high enough. It was a sweaty day. Less exhibitions and not as many booths. Kind of let down this year... Not as good as previous years. We went in Sunday. I'm not sure if vendors had already packed up or what. Value was not there. Service was fine, people were nice at the booths. Just disappointed in the convention overall. It seemed to be not as good as previous years.

The reason I chose five star because they have vintage and cool collectible figures and cards. I'll…read moredefinitely go back again and again you have so many cool carbs that's where I get some of my Pokémon packs. I'll definitely recommend this place for collectors and sellers.

Bought a mega evolutions booster box. Guy unwrapped the plastic, stepped into the back area and…read morereached in and pulled something out. Turns out it was the Bulbasaur promo card valued at $20. If you're going to spend your money somewhere, go to a place that doesn't steal from you. Update: got the response from the owner *Fabricated experience (trying to discredit me because you wanted to be sly over a $20 card. It's not the money, it's the principle. *Took the card out in front of you (didn't happen) I'm new to Pokemon with my kid and never knew it came with a promo until I bought at a LCS where I live. * The reason I checked the box was because your employee stepped into the back with his back to me, and pulled something out of it. If you had opened a sealed box right in front of me, i would have never counted. (This makes more sense than the fabrication you replied with). * You sold me a booster box for $270....without a promo..Not exactly a good deed. *You did offer penny sleeves when we were opening, so I'll give you that ‍ Folks, this should tell you everything you need to know about the owner and his store.

My kids started card collecting at this location a few years ago. Went in today with my kids…read moreholding a can of water. Got a sharp militant "hey, you cant bring outside drink and food. Put it on the shelf! "So I let my kids shop while I stood around the shelf ( no merchandise is around) drinking the rest of my water. It's a hot day. I get dehydrated very easy/ mild medical condition I have that has made me pass out before. More militant curt commands coming out of this guy ( young white male, dark hair) "I said no outside drink! "Horrible attitude so I just got my kids out of there all awhile the dude berating me saying, " why you making such a big deal, and then he said to my kids " your father thinks the rules are above him."Horrible hateful person. There also was no sign outside stating no outside drinks. What are they going to do when they host games? Folks playing while parched from thirst? Anyways boycotting this place until this person leaves or is let go. I think these are new owners. My kids had money from two months of chores 160 total, (I pitched in 60,) so we drove to Diamond 9 and loved their vibe, spent our money there.