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The Definitive Resource Directory for Comic and Pop Culture Conventions. We also do comic book, tv, movie reviews, and more.
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Are Cupsleeves the “New Conventions”?

I have been attending conventions for many years now, small, medium, and big and sized ones all both around the PNW as well as all over the US. Then this year “cupsleeve” events started popping up around the US, outside of them being just for K-Pop. A…
Are Cupsleeves the “New Conventions”?
I have been attending conventions for many years now, small, medium, and big and sized ones all both around the PNW as well as all over the US. Then this year “cupsleeve” events started popping up around the US, outside of them being just for K-Pop. A cupsleeve is basically something that wraps around a cup, to decorate or protect your hand from the heat of said cup (and what's inside of it).
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November 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
FanExpo Portland is bringing all the Stars!

We are not even done with 2025 yet and I’m just trying to relax now that convention season is over and WHAM! FanExpo Portland is coming at us with all these amazing guests?!! I saw this announcement about the voice actors from Hazbin Hotel and My Hero…
FanExpo Portland is bringing all the Stars!
We are not even done with 2025 yet and I’m just trying to relax now that convention season is over and WHAM! FanExpo Portland is coming at us with all these amazing guests?!! I saw this announcement about the voice actors from Hazbin Hotel and My Hero Academia and was losing my mind. One of my first ever cosplays I ever made was Bakugo from…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
RUNNING MAN review – Running Man is more of a Leisurely Jog

Director: Edgar WrightStarring: Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Colman Domingo, and Josh BrolinMovie Length: 2 hours 13 minutes What Michael thought: Running Man…
RUNNING MAN review – Running Man is more of a Leisurely Jog
Director: Edgar WrightStarring: Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Colman Domingo, and Josh BrolinMovie Length: 2 hours 13 minutes What Michael thought: Running Man foregoes subtlety and finesse and instead wields an unyielding sledgehammer, pummeling its audience with many examples of social commentary.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Hey San Diego! Short notice, but if you want to see
SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE tonight at AMC Mission Valley at 7pm fill out the form below. Passes & Seats are first come first serve, so sign up quick & get there early! forms.gle/i5xHqCgqdr8J...
"SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE" RSVP
Tuesday, November 18 7:00 PM AMC MISSION VALLEY Arrive early! All tickets are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Passes received through this promotion do not guarantee you seats at th...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
What stood out at Kumoricon this year!

There were many super fun things this year at Kumoricon that really stood out to me, and were fun to see happening at the convention. Lots of fan meet ups, even unofficial ones around the convention. It was cool to see groups of cosplayers from the same…
What stood out at Kumoricon this year!
There were many super fun things this year at Kumoricon that really stood out to me, and were fun to see happening at the convention. Lots of fan meet ups, even unofficial ones around the convention. It was cool to see groups of cosplayers from the same series posing together and making new friends. The photoshoots they were doing were great for people watching and people were making some pretty silly TikToks.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Los Angeles Comic Con 2025 – My first ever comic con!

By Allie G. This past September I finally went to a comic con after hearing about all the different ones for years. I decided to attend Los Angeles Comic Con, and it was an unforgettable first comic convention experience! The first day of the…
Los Angeles Comic Con 2025 – My first ever comic con!
By Allie G. This past September I finally went to a comic con after hearing about all the different ones for years. I decided to attend Los Angeles Comic Con, and it was an unforgettable first comic convention experience! The first day of the convention can be best described as fast, exciting, and hectic! There was so much to see and do.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Now that MegaCon has started announcing their guests for 2026, lets look back at some of the highlights from the 2025 show. theconventioncollective.com/connews/mega...
MegaCon 2025 recap – MegaFun in Orlando
One of the first big comic cons every year is MegaCon, and once again in 2025 they brought out the big names to Orlando. Some of the big name comic creators that were in attendance included Art Ad...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Kumoricon 2025 Wrap up!

It’s only been about a week since Kumoricon 2025 ended, and therefore my last convention of the year (yes, there are a few more but I need a break). Kumo was one heck of a way to end the year for myself, because this convention was about the silly things that take place at…
Kumoricon 2025 Wrap up!
It’s only been about a week since Kumoricon 2025 ended, and therefore my last convention of the year (yes, there are a few more but I need a break). Kumo was one heck of a way to end the year for myself, because this convention was about the silly things that take place at conventions (which we see less of in the early part of the year at conventions). 
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November 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
PREDATOR: BADLANDS review – Lots of Predator action

Review by Allie G. Director: Dan TrachtenbergStarring: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-KoloamatangiMovie Length: 1 hours 47 minutes What it's about: The latest film in the Predator franchise, from Director Dan Trachtenberg (who also gave us Prey…
PREDATOR: BADLANDS review – Lots of Predator action
Review by Allie G. Director: Dan TrachtenbergStarring: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-KoloamatangiMovie Length: 1 hours 47 minutes What it's about: The latest film in the Predator franchise, from Director Dan Trachtenberg (who also gave us Prey and the animated Predator: Killer of Killers. The sci-fi offering is about a young Predator on a mission to hunt a deadly creature on a dangerous planet, seeking to win his clan and father's favor.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Here's the 2nd screening pass for a movie on the 10th (if you signed up for that one, don't for this one please). The Running Man, November 10th at 7pm at Edwards Mira Mesa. As always, passes & seats are 1st come 1st serve so sign up quick, & get there early! gofobo.com/RunningTheCon
THE RUNNING MAN
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November 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Time for another screening in San Diego! NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T on November 10th at 7pm, AMC Mission Valley. As always, passes & seats are 1st come 1st serve so sign up quick & get there early. lionsgatescreenings.com/NYSMCollective
NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T
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November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
#TBubs2025: the @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social team have unfortunately announced the following will not be attending Harrogate, 15-16 Nov:

~ Caroline Cash
~ @garyerskine.bsky.social
~ @patrickhorvath.bsky.social
~ @ianmcque.bsky.social
~ @jonathanhedrick.bsky.social
~ @francescafantini.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Time for another San Diego movie screening! Tomorrow, 7pm, AMC Mission Valley for Predator: Badlands. gofobo.com/ConventionBa... As always, passes & seats are 1st come 1st serve so get there early & sign up quick!
PREDATOR: BADLANDS
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November 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Leading to a Spooky Kumoricon!

We are just a couple hours out from Kumoricon 2025! This is already going to be a very fun convention to end the year on for my books, as it starts on Halloween!  Cosplayers love to think outside the box and go all out, but adding in Halloween to the mix for a…
Leading to a Spooky Kumoricon!
We are just a couple hours out from Kumoricon 2025! This is already going to be a very fun convention to end the year on for my books, as it starts on Halloween!  Cosplayers love to think outside the box and go all out, but adding in Halloween to the mix for a beloved convention? I am so stoked to see what everyone comes up with for a twist on their cosplay, and there will be lots of candy passed out.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
TRIPWIRE AWARDS 2025: DC Absolute titles, Mad Cave, DSTLRY lead the charge as public nominations go live

2025 is the 7th consecutive year that Tripwire Magazine has run their acclaimed awards, casting an eye over the brightest and best in comics over the last twelve months, as well as celebrating…
TRIPWIRE AWARDS 2025: DC Absolute titles, Mad Cave, DSTLRY lead the charge as public nominations go live
2025 is the 7th consecutive year that Tripwire Magazine has run their acclaimed awards, casting an eye over the brightest and best in comics over the last twelve months, as well as celebrating the legends of comics in the prestigious Roll Of Honour.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Dragon Con 2025 recap

This past Labor Day weekend myself and our TTRPG Correspondent Jeffrey Venture once again attended Dragon Con in Atlanta, and as it has been they both attended, this con is always one of my favorites. Here's their thoughts on this years show: Dan Berry: Once again Dragon Con…
Dragon Con 2025 recap
This past Labor Day weekend myself and our TTRPG Correspondent Jeffrey Venture once again attended Dragon Con in Atlanta, and as it has been they both attended, this con is always one of my favorites. Here's their thoughts on this years show: Dan Berry: Once again Dragon Con was one of my favorite shows of the year. From the cosplay, to the artist alley, to the panels and parties this con delivered on all fronts.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Guests of Dragon Con 2025: I interviewed Samantha Béart!

Fans of the wildly popular game, Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), continue to be well fed with plenty of actual-play Dungeons & Dragons content featuring the voice (and mocap) actors behind their favorite characters. I am one of those fans! So it was…
Guests of Dragon Con 2025: I interviewed Samantha Béart!
Fans of the wildly popular game, Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), continue to be well fed with plenty of actual-play Dungeons & Dragons content featuring the voice (and mocap) actors behind their favorite characters. I am one of those fans! So it was super exciting to hear that I would be talking to Samantha Béart, voice of Karlach from BG3 at…
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October 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
At Dragon Con 2025 this year, @critbard.com Omega Jones met with our tabletop gaming correspondent, @thetenaciousdm.bsky.social to talk about diversity in the #TTRPG space, TTRPG mechanical fun, and #DragonCon itself. theconventioncollective.com/connews/gues...
Guests of Dragon Con 2025: I interviewed Omega “Critbard” Jones!
Omega “Critbard” Jones rose to prominence in the tabletop roleplaying game actual-play space in the lockdown-era and has been BUSY ever since. His appearances across games being streamed online are to...
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October 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Guests of Dragon Con 2025: I interviewed Omega “Critbard” Jones!

Omega “Critbard” Jones rose to prominence in the tabletop roleplaying game actual-play space in the lockdown-era and has been BUSY ever since. His appearances across games being streamed online are too numerous to count, but…
Guests of Dragon Con 2025: I interviewed Omega “Critbard” Jones!
Omega “Critbard” Jones rose to prominence in the tabletop roleplaying game actual-play space in the lockdown-era and has been BUSY ever since. His appearances across games being streamed online are too numerous to count, but currently include Shadows Over Baldur’s Gate, Forging Fates, and Doom Scroll. I was stoked to get a chance to meet Jones at…
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October 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Hey San Diego! Ready for another movie screening? This time it's GOOD FORTUNE starring Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen & Aziz Ansari. AMC Mission Valley on Oct 14th at 7pm. Passes & seats are 1st come 1st serve so sign up quick & get there early! lionsgatescreenings.com/AzizRogenCC
GOOD FORTUNE
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October 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Huge news at #NYCC from @ssnyder1835.bsky.social and DC! New books Deathstroke, Firestorm, Barbara Gordon, The Demon and more titles are coming in 2026. vt.tiktok.com/ZSUARGE93/
TikTok - Make Your Day
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October 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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The Great Halloween Puzzle artist @ryandunlavey.com is at NYCC this weekend (with his daughter Pearl). Stop by and see him at artist’s alley. And get his great art on the puzzle here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/448...
October 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Well, well: #FanExpoBoston2026 you cheeky tease.

What do we think, any guesses on what they could be planning to announce?
October 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
NYCC 2025: RSVLTS is going strong with NYCC exclusives

As we approach the last major con for the 2025 convention season our friends at RSVLTS are bringing the heat with new exclusive shirts to this weekend's New York City Comic Con. Among the 7 new shirts are Edward Scissorhands, Daredevil,…
NYCC 2025: RSVLTS is going strong with NYCC exclusives
As we approach the last major con for the 2025 convention season our friends at RSVLTS are bringing the heat with new exclusive shirts to this weekend's New York City Comic Con. Among the 7 new shirts are Edward Scissorhands, Daredevil, Gargoyles, a Mickey Mouse one, a floral shirt (which is a must have for me), and more! You can find them all at Booth #2935!
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October 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM