Lots of great artists with their work for sale. Lots of comic books.. tons of toys. And a majority of the people were dressed up as different characters. It was pretty easy to park and get to the convention. Pricing was pretty good, and it was easy to buy your tickets online. In addition to that, there wasn't a huge ass line to get into the convention center like there usually is for other conventions like.. Comikaze. I most likely will be coming back again next year! read more

I decided to treat my bf to wondercon! Since we weren't able to get tickets for ComiCon (sad face) We came here on the last day of the convention, Easter Sunday. It wasn't as packed that I thought it was going to be. My favorite part of the whole experience is looking at all the people dressed up in their favorite character! BEST THING EVERRR! This convention is for "geeks" and "fanatics" of the comic book/sci-fi/dc/marvel/cartoon world! Loved the atmosphere. This only consisted of 2 halls. The Anaheim convention center is pretty small to begin with. I scored an awesome hoodie from "STEPPIE" and a cute HK bag from some random booth. We were done walking around and looking at the sites in 2hours. Tickets were general admission $15 military/child/senior: $8 parking was $12 read more

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woo wondercon! WonderCon is life changing GO GO GO GO next year GO COMIC CON RULES HAIL HYDRA read more

Long ass lines but it was fun! Seth Rogan was there! read more

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Wondercon was fantastic this year! I have always described this event as a "very chill version of comic-con."... And that is EXACTLY what it is! It's just like California to give you ample time to get you prepared for the big one in San Diego. For the most part, WonderCon was not overly crowded. It was a bit packed on Saturday, but it was accompanied by great people and even greater costumes. So many spectacular costumes this year! I've been going to cons for years and never partook in the Cosplay so it was really fun to put together a simple costume and get praise for it! Being so close to Disneyland has it's advantages. Taking a break and watching even crazier people in costume. Not to mention the amount of hotels available in the area. I don't want to be THAT GUY, but the Anaheim Convention center is intensely larger than SDCC. Still, comic-con is a beast on its own. The only reason I did not give it five stars was because the panels weren't as great as they usually are. Though, it was a consolation being able to walk right into the enormous arena without having to wait 8 hours in line. Make sure you bring lots of cash and pack snacks. Also take advantage of being in Anaheim! Take frequent breaks. Sit in the quad to people watch. Take a nap in the balcony of the arena. Go to the many restaurants in the area! Comic-Con's are an experience like no other. How many times can you go to the urinal and pee next to a storm trooper and super Mario? Or high five a deadpool on the amount of free swag available? Or watch a celebrity squeeze out his last bit of fame from being the third storm trooper signing autographs at a booth? Until next year WonderCon! Hope to see you all at Comic-Con! EXCELSIOR! read more

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Wondercon has all the greatness of SDCC without the packed rooms and floor, the insanely hard to find hotel rooms, or the exhaustion that comes with the traffic one finds when driving to San Diego. Had a great time this year, did the cosplay thing, lots of photos, some great costumes all around, and many friendly faces. Also caught a few cool panels, and met some great new comic talent on the floor. I wish it was in Anaheim (or LA) every year! read more

For the second straight year, wondercon has been held in anaheim. SInce the convention center is located in the heart of disneyland, there are a number of hotel and food options in the area. Another nice feature to the show was that there was always 4 gourmet food trucks parked outside which is nice change of pace to your traditional convention center fare. The show this year grew bigger with all three days selling out. My only complaint about the center is their security staff. THe security staff at this convention hall need to take a class in ettiquite and need to be better informed. I was hassled by the sercuity staff becuase i didnt have my name on my badge. Absollutely ridiculous since they were letting in other folks without names since that was how the badges were given at the registration area. Secondly, since their was another show setting up next to wondercon, security staff had people walking all over the place to enter the exhibit area. Other wide beside the secuirty staffing at the convention, the folks at comic con have developed another great show and I hope that the show returns to anaheim on a annual basis. read more

WonderCon was my first convention and it was A LOT of fun! I went on Saturday and it was packed but my friend who's been to Comic Con says it doesn't even compare lol It was so cool to see all of cosplayers outside and they were all so nice! They didn't hesitate to take pics with us. My friends and I also went inside to see the vendors. It was great seeing original art work and I was happy to buy from them. We only went to one panel which was the DC Universe panel. It was so cool to see writers talk about their work. I would totally come back next year. And aiming for Comic Con next!! read more

Another great year attending Wondercon, this thing just keeps bigger and bigger and better and better. I had such a blast is was great for all three days. Its not as crazy as San Diego but its going to get that way as the years move on. So many great things to check out from the toys to the panels to the cos players. This year I even dressed up for Saturday. I was Shredder from the Ninja Turtles http://s3-media1.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/91ySKhhK8OVHPt_YQlPzEw/l.jpg It was a lot of phone and a total geek out move but worth it. Fun taking pictures with all the kids and other fellow nerds. I will do it again next year for sure. My advice is even if your not a big fan of comics you have to check out the Comic Con even for just one day. So much cool stuff to see, from the artists to the panels to the classic toys you remember as a kid. I recommend if you really want to take everything in is to get the 3 day pass. That way you can spend a day do everything you want from shopping to panels to autograph and art sessions. Its a lot of waking so make sure you have comfy shoes. If you get tired and need a drink check out the Sandbox Bar & Grill across the street for some good priced beers and food. CHEERS!!! read more

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I've been attending this convention for at least 4 years in a row already and it has been pretty fun! Usually I just go for 1 day which costs $30 and it's usually enough time for me to walk around the whole convention as I'm not a person who goes for the panels. Coming on a Friday, I was surprised to see it be so busy since I usually come on Sundays. We arrived around noon (when it opened) and it took at least 30 minutes of standing in line before we got our badges and we're ready to go. No ID was requested by the staff and since we didn't dress up this year we didn't have to check in any "weapon" props. It's always amazing when you enter the convention because everything is overwhelming and festive. I love seeing all the creative cosplays people wear and it's crazy how much time and effort they put into their costumes. Alongside seeing cool costumes, there are so many booths and many of them sell merchandise from your favorite TV shows, movies, comics, you name it! While my bf prefers looking through comics (which there are a bunch!!!), I'm sucker for cute stuffed animals and the amount they sell never seems to fall short of my expectations. The artist alley is a nice place to see local artists' works and sometimes there are famous autographing items. And I even though I rarely attend them, I can't forget to mention that there are lots of panels to see, just make sure to look at the schedule beforehand to know which day to buy. Parking could have been messy if we drove but lucky for us I'm local so I got dropped off and avoided parking fees and traffic as the convention opened up. I'm really happy that they brought it back to Anaheim Convention Center because it's just way better! Thank God since it's spacious and closer to home :) read more

Best experience EVER! I loved it. It is so fun and immersive, so many stormtroopers. I HIGHLY recommend it when it reopens

Always me and my husbands favorite con. We look forward to it annually! My husband has always been into cosplay. He was into body building, so he could pull off a lot of video game characters. I used to just go with him, but slowly I got into it. Now we do cons together, wonder con was our first con, and we have now gone every year since. The staff and security are all very professional and care about your safety and comfortability. I love going, it's fun for all ages. read more

It's back in Anaheim for 2017! Thank goodness, since Los Angeles Convention Center isn't the nicest in my opinion. Parking is expensive, so look for street parking if you can. Be sure to read the signs carefully as some are permitted for residents only. You can also Paul arty the Anaheim Garden Walk for cheaper. It's just under a 10 minute walk. Best is if you can hey someone to drop you off and pick you up. There's lots of panels. It's best if you look through the program book and plan out the best schedule for you or your group. Food. There are lots of food trucks outside. There's food inside the convention center. There's food in the hotels right next to the convention center. There's good everywhere. Cosplayers abound! They, too, are everywhere. For me, they're the best part of any Con. Always ask before taking pictures. It's the polite thing to do. It's the right thing to do. I rarely hear anyone get denied, but I do hear complaints of guys taking pictures of girls without permission. Don't be a creep! Ask. You'll likely get a much better picture. Now go and enjoy yourselves! We did. And we'll be back next year. read more

Wondercon Anaheim 2018 - To summarize "Bigger & Better" I wish I knew what the total attendance was for 2018, but I can tell you for certain it felt much like San Diego Comic-Con right around 2002-2003. Granted it's only 3 days and not 4.5. Many of the tickets sold out, the vendor floor expanded, the panel rooms multiplied, it gets bigger and better every year. I and my family belong to a timeshare walking distance away, so we don't have parking complaints. We check in (even though we live 20 mins away) and we walk to and from the convention center. (we've been doing this convention thing for awhile) I can't say enough about Wondercon, it really is SDCC about 15 yrs ago and it was great then. Wondercon is still not using all convention Halls at the AHCC. There is room to expand. Aside from the crazy Movie and TV draw SDCC has, this is a perfect sized event. They might need to open up Thursday soon. Love it, go experience it, it's Wonder-Full !! read more

I've gone to WonderCon for the last two years and I love it. I've been to quite a few Comic Cons and this is one of the best. It feels huge, but without many of the problems that you-know-what Con has. For one thing WonderCon has a great setup for parking: you park at the Honda Center (where the Anaheim Ducks play) and free shuttles take you to the Anaheim Convention Center. WonderCon has everything you'd want from a ComicCon! I go all three days and still don't see everything. read more

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I can't believe I forgot to review this event! My dear Yelp buddy, Jason O., was kind enough to invite me to this adorable little convention. This one being my first ever con I was really excited and jumped at the chance. I'm so glad I did. The tickets were really reasonable. I think it was somewhere around $10 to $12 per person for the day (mind you this was the last day for the convention so I don't know if pricing was different before) which was my first pleasant surprise. I will say that I'm glad this is a small venue as opposed to something like Comicon or other well-known conventions. This place wasn't overcrowded so we were really able to go around and enjoy all the booths we wanted to see. So, for the geek who doesn't like crowds I would say this is a better fit for you. I will say to watch out because you can burn a hole in your wallet pretty quick. ^_^ I admit, after the first hour I was there I was down $30 (sigh) It was totally worth it though. Which, considering normal spending amounts at these places, is actually pretty good. Real Negative: I'm sorry but there were not enough food vendors inside of the convention center. Maybe they should have put some booths outside or something because the lines were huge and never got any smaller. Even just a few drink booths would have made a HUGE improvement. I hope they can be a bit more mindful and add some more stands because that would really make the experience that much more enjoyable. As it was, we ended up without real food or drink for numerous hours which but a small dampen on the experience. Anyway, I loved how many different booths there were! So many artist and toys and collectables and other super cool things. SQUEE!!!!! I was a happy geek that day. The convention people prepare you for it too! They give you bags and key chains and all sorts of wonderful and cute free stuff that you don't want to leave. And of course we stayed for the Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog. That is just proper geek etiquette. read more

So much fun! Loads of people dressed up (even on the last day)... Lots of free swag... Discounted trades... What's not to like??? Oh, yeah, the one and a half hour drive around 2 blocks looking for parking. -.- Still, it was a great con & we had a lovely time! Tip #1: Kids 12 & under get in for free Tip #2: Sign up to volunteer for 3 hrs and you get free admission for that day Tip #3: Park at the Anaheim Garden Walk. It's $12 for the whole day, or you can eat at one of the restaurants there & get your parking validated! read more

I absolutely LOVE cons! It seems as though Wondercon 2014 was way more crowded than 2013. The booths were placed too close together and you could barely take a step without ramming into a Wookie or getting smacked in the face by a battle-axe. The food situation was utter chaos. The food truck lines were about an hour long wait each and the hotel's food court was a madhouse. Nonetheless, the costumes were fantastic and the tickets were very reasonably priced. read more

I'll start with what should be pretty obvious by now: WonderCon + cheerleading/volleyball tournament = Katella Avenue nightmare. However, once I turned on West and headed down towards Hall E parking.. I was in, obtaining a parking ticket and out of my car in less than 10 minutes! Maybe people don't know about this parking lot? Oh, well. As for the Con itself - I felt Exhibit Hall was a lot bigger than I expected it to be (a very pleasant surprise), the registration staffers were efficient and friendly (not all access control staffers were as friendly, however) and I felt the panels and events overall were fun and entertaining. Anyway, too bad WonderCon will only be in Anaheim this year, but maybe, just maybe, I'll head up in 2014 to check it out in San Francisco. read more

Wait, you mean I don't have to drive up to San Francisco to actually see comic book nerds? I liked the fact that WonderCon was held in Anaheim for 2012. It was really nice not to have to drive up to S.F. for the weekend and let's just lay it out there, SDCC is amazing. Some serious fun to be had. But comic books at SDCC are no longer even a niche thing. It's Hollywood to the south and the TV/Film properties get the bigger amount of attention than comics ever do now a days. In any event, this was sort of a one shot special annual event that was not to be missed as it was moving back up to S.F. the next year anyway. So hey, not like telling you how a convention at Wondercon in Anaheim has much worth. But still, it was a rather nice venue and it housed everything fairly well... minus the parking, but we've already covered that when it comes to the anahiem convention center. Let's just gloss over it, shall we. read more

I look forward to this event every year! This Comic Book event is only second to Comic Con. Wonder-con has a lot of positives to it. For example, it attracts plenty of the key individuals who attend bigger cons; from Stan the man Lee to some of the most sought after modern illustrators like Jim Lee, David Finch, Alex Sinclair and much more. If you aren't into comics there are TV shows and cast appearances. Panels are located upstairs in which fans can ask questions and preview shows or cartoons. Wonder-con is a great experience for adults and children, i suggest it to everyone. read more

This coming year will be my 3rd year coming to WonderCon. I had a blast at 2012 and 2013 WC. I have been to plenty of cons over the years, but this one is definitely of my favorites. I like to think of it as SDCC without the drama. They have a wide variety of fun, entertainment, panels, and guests like SDCC without the lines and expenses. I highly recommend going. The costumes are amazing. The dealer's hall is now ginormous. There is something for everybody there. GO! read more

Wow! Wondercon 2013 is so much bigger than Wondercon 2012. This is a good thing because it's a lot more fun with more cosplayers around to gawk at. However, the Hollywood presence is still nonexistent so unless you read a lot of different comic books, there's no need to go more than one day. The professional registration line on Friday was unbearable. I think it took even longer than it does at San Diego Comic Con to get our badges! read more

4 stars for the panels. All the products and comics, I've seen before. But the panels were the best. I mainly was in lines all day Saturday. Got to meet and get a free autograph from Guillermo Del Toro, me and my boyfriend were completely star struck. The Evil Dead and This is the End panels were another great thing. Was able to get a good seat without any hassle. A LOT of people but that's a given. I enjoyed this a lot more than Comikaze. Picking up passes and parking was easy. Will def go next year. read more

So I will start off first by saying, yes parking was horrible. There were little to no direction on where to park and where to go, which was a little disappointing for such a large event. I came on Saturday and Sunday and both days were great but Saturday was my definite highlight. I was able to haggle with almost all the vendors even when they had 50% off. I was able to get some great models, graphic novels and bobbleheads for cheap. The best part of Saturday had to be the showing of movie scenes. Me and two friends were able to discreetly cut past 3 hours of line to get in for the Resident evil, Looper, Spiderman panel. This alone made the day pretty great. Going on Sunday with larger sales slightly made me regret all that I bought the day before, but I still came out with a ton of great geek gear. read more

My third time attending WonderCon Anaheim .. it just keeps getting better and better. No matter what happens with the old location, I hope they continue to hold this even here. I've also been to San Diego Comic-Con several times, and I have to admit, I had much more fun at WCA this year. Lots of fun Cosplayers, lots of good booths with artwork, crafts, comics, and TOYS! (Oh, how I love the toys.) I'll admit, in just 3-years, WCA has grown enough to possibly consider a preview night. Just sayin'. I'm not really sure what could be done to make it 'better', without taking it over the edge into 'so popular it sucks now' territory. You know what I'm sayin'. There IS one thing that is desperately needed, though. SWAG! What is up with the lack-o-SWAG? I want buttons for my lanyard that I don't have to buy. I want cool, nerdy, FREE tote bags for all my stuff. I want poster give aways that aren't happening at the exact same time I need to be lined up for the Arena to see the panel and footage talking about the same thing as the poster is advertising. Let's get that done in 2015 .. mmmmmkay? read more

I still prefer that this be moved back up North. The parking situation is expensive, but you could also say the same of San Francisco. It's just more convenient for us up North to have it return. Of course there is more comic book stuff here, but I would expect more with this move to Anaheim. Disney owns Anaheim. Disney also owns Star Wars and Marvel. Both, pretty absent from the Con. Nothing different in terms of Con programming and booths than when in SF, but why would Southern California need another Con when they have the large San Diego Comic Con? read more

Wondercon is an awesome con that gets bigger and better every year. I have been to every convention since they moved down here in 2012. Every year they have great panels. Artist Alley is always full of the artists of the comics industry. The Arena panels have gone from just movie trailers to full blown movie and tv show panels. The cosplayers are incredible. If you want to go to a comic book convention and can never get to San Diego then this one is for you read more

First time attending any Con. Decided to take the family for my sons 16th birthday. Fun was had by all. We only went to the Sunday show just so we could "get our feet wet" and see what it has the potential to offer. My daughter says she already has her outfit planned for next year! Guess it will become a yearly outing for us now. We actually did not even make it around the entire floor. I am kinda bummed about that. Now I know why it is 3 days. So much stuff going on and on different days. Need more time to fit it all in. The Cosplay costumes we saw were pretty amazing. Some people are truly talented and can create awesome pieces to wear. read more

tl;dr Not impressed by the renovated Anaheim Convention Center site. They should move back to Los Angeles. Your mileage may vary and, of course, if you're a local and can get here using a ridesharing service good for you. My point of view is as a former WonderCon supporter when it went to Los Angeles during the renovation of the Anaheim Convention Center. The Good Mailed badges! Excellent communication from the purchase to the receipt of the badges Wonderful people abound The Bad The layout is awful. The entire front of the convention center is too small to accommodate visitors who just want to enter/exit the con, the cosplayers and their photographers, the shouty corner preacher telling us we are going to Hell, and the food truck lines that sprawl in what is essentially a long, narrow rectangle. Once inside the convention organizers do not seem to care whether you know where you are or how to start finding things. Yes, it's all there in a gigantic, poorly organized guidebook and a poorly maintained SDComicCon app that supposedly covers WonderCon, but good luck with using either. One is too much information that is poorly presented and the other is sparse and not useful for finding speakers or locations. There is very little in the way of assistance with identifiable staff and if you wanted to attend one of the panels--well good luck. Spend a couple of hours sitting in line waiting for a panel wearing a costume and tell me how you like it. The Ugly Unless you're planning to stay here at one of the $200/night rooms (their slot of convention rooms sell out very, very quickly), it is very difficult just getting into the area. Your best bet is to park at Angel's Stadium where $10 parking abounds. The unfortunate part of that is the convention area parking lot is filled up quickly and you don't find out about Angel's Stadium parking until you're trapped in the morning Disney Crush Hour Traffic. Be prepared to spend an hour cursing your deity of choice just trying to GTFO out of the Disney maelstrom of parking. We only saw a couple of traffic cops directing traffic when there should have been several more helping out in the major intersections where desperate (mostly Disneyland visitors) people tried to get into the park. Final Verdict I really, really wanted to like the renovated site, but having attended this venue before for another con, the change is barely detectable. They should move back to Los Angeles where even during construction with a race and another event next door, it did not take us an hour to discover that parking was terrible and the layout design by a Lord of Chaos. read more

The moment I walked in, I could smell it... the smell of nerds... I usually go to a convention once a year and I'm always enthralled by the passion people have for comics, anime, video games, and etc. I came here on Sunday, the last day because tickets were the cheapest and a lot of the vendors have stuff on sale. They had all kinds of booths, and vendors, it all became a blur of marvel, funk pop figurines, and star wars stuff. For the most part, I liked the way the convention was arranged and how all the vendors are in one area, artists in one, and gaming. However, even though it was the last day, it was still very crowded and at some points it was impossible to move around. -_-. Overall, it was a positive experience and I wouldn't mind going again in the future. Live long and prosper, and may the force be with you my fellow brethren! read more

dear wondercon. please don't change ever. i like the small venue. where everyone here is a genuine fan. and not some wannabe that puts on glasses. and hashtags nerd on their instagram. where the costumes. are great. and others not so great. but made by someone fanatical about their series. and these motherf*ckers actually took the time to make it. *i appreciate that. it was in anaheim this year. and i hope it stays. if not. let's have something here. because the price tag was nice. and seriously. you've got so cal weather. and you're right next to disneyland. it reminded me of comic con before two thousand and three. *shit changed after angelina jolie showed up. and i'm not sure if that's a good. or bad thing. anyways. there really isn't anything bad for me to stay. although the major companies like marvel. or dc wasn't there. *stan motherf*cking lee made an appearance. do i like this gig. yeah. i like this gig. because the crowds aren't so large. and the body order wasn't noticeable. plus me and my friends came up on some nice sh*t. read more

The first convention that got me into cosplaying and going to cons. I went to wonder con in 2012 and been going there ever since. This place is honestly amazing. It's the only place i can go to, to talk to other nerds like me. The cosplays there are super amazing and well detailed. You can tell this place is legit when everyone is trying on their cosplays instead of buying a Halloween costume. This con is for everyone, kids, adults, and my uncle Steve. I have so many memories there and this con will always have a special place in my heart. If you haven't gone today I highly recommend you go to wonder con as your first. read more

Let this be on your bucket list. It's always fun going to panels and booths. You can learn so many things coming here. It's educational and a kid friendly place. Great for family's, couples, groups ect. I highly suggest you at least attempt to make a trip to a con. You meet so many people who are interested in the same things you are. No one feels out of place here. #geeksrule read more

I have to agree with Emily Y. I wasn't sure what was more frightening: your average comic convention geek contingent, or the hordes of seemingly high-strung pre-teen girls (and that's putting it lightly) at a cheerleading AND volleyball tournament! Who ever put these two events together in one place---and on a rainy weekend no less---should be, well---never mind. On a positive note, WonderCon has always been what I would now consider "Comic-Con Lite." And in spite of the large crowds, it's was still a much more manageable experience compared to the behemoth that is coming to San Diego in July. I come mostly for the film panels, and this year brought a couple of exciting and much-anticipated summer tentpoles in the form of "Prometheus" and "The Amazing Spiderman" amongst others. Needless to say, since both these films have release dates prior to the San Diego event, it was the only opportunity for the respective studios to promote and maximize their fan-based marketing efforts before that big opening day. And just as expected, both panels were terrific and did not disappoint! Additionally, registration was fairly smooth sailing, with very little lag or wait time upon arrival and badge pick up. Food lines were actually bearable, as the Mongolian Beef I had at the Asian food stand inside the exhibit hall was both delicious, plentiful and a bargain at $9.00. That said, the exhibit hall is about 1/10th the scope of San Diego's, thus navigating the aisles and booths can be done in record time, and you still have the energy (and patience) to maintain your physical endurance and sanity. And lastly---and certainly not least---Ballroom 3, which is the equivalent of Hall H, but without the soaringly high ceilings is virtually a snap to get into. The wait varied between 30-45 minutes for each panel compared to the almost early-morning/daylong ordeal that San Diego's Hall H has recently become. You definitely won't be decrying "Occupy Hall H!" anytime soon at this place. Overall, I encourage those who have become increasingly frustrated with the insanity of Comic-Con to give it's little brother a try for 2013. And at $40 a pop, versus a near criminal $175 for San Diego, you'd be a fool not to! read more

This was my first real comic convention. I was just a strange girl, in a strange place all alone....and omfg what fun I had! I'm extremely socially awkward but I felt more than at home at WonderCon. Costumes are beautiful, panels are delightfully enthralling, and from what I was constantly told by veteran nerds, its way less crowded than San Diego Comic Con and has more heart. I'm biased from the marvelous first experience of Wondercon, it is better. Really great alternative if you're a comic con reject (couldn't get tickets through their impossibly stupid and difficult purchasing process). read more

I had a great time at WonderCon! It's great that it's smaller than Comic-Con, I still love Comic-Con though. But at Comic-Con you have less of a chance of getting pictures with guests after panels. Seeing That Chris Gore panel was great. Also I suggest you volunteer if you want to get in for free. I also got to get a picture with Tommy Wiseau from The Room. I've been to both Anaheim and San Francisco. read more

It's WonderCon 2013, where all the geeks, nerds, and cosplayers converge for a weekend of comic book mayhem!!! Awesome costumes prevailed around the premises, including characters from Marvel, DC Comis, and many others. Even the old cast of Enter The Dragon, the orginal HULK, and the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld made an appearance to sign autographs. Fun for all comic nerds, including myself! Can't wait for next year's WonderCon! read more

Wondercon in Anaheim is a nice stop gap for those that were unable to get tickets for SDCC this year and found other shows a bit disappointing. It has grown from each year that it's been down here. There were bigger crowds, more cosplayers and more artists, publishers and panels. Parking was a more than reasonable $12 a day even if you wind up down near Bubba Gump because of incorrect signs on the street. There are more than enough places to eat as well. If I had any complaint it would be the way the security treated people with disabilities not letting them in at the right time on Friday. Luckily though it was rectified by the second day when the staff, dedicated to their needs, straightened it out. Good for them! Had a great time connecting with artists, creators and friends. Definitely worth a visit at least once. read more

WonderCon is like the spunky little sister of San Diego Comic Con. There isn't as much of a Hollywood presence, so traversing through the aisles and checking out the wares makes for an infinitely more peaceful experience. Make sure you spend some time checking out the panels, but mostly importantly enjoy being around your geeky brethren! read more