Guides

Comic Con Guides

Practical, no-fluff guides for attendees, cosplayers, artists, and collectors. Written by people who spend too many weekends in convention halls.

Your First Comic Con: A Survival Guide

Everything a first-time con attendee needs to know: tickets, what to bring, how to plan your day, and the unwritten rules of con floor etiquette.

Artist Alley for Beginners: How to Vend Your First Con

How to get a table, what to sell, how to price your work, and how to not lose money at your first convention as an artist or vendor.

The Cosplay Con Checklist: What to Pack and How to Prep

A practical packing list and prep plan for cosplaying at a convention: repairs, comfort, photos, and surviving eight hours in costume.

The Biggest Comic Cons in the US, Explained

San Diego, New York, Chicago, and beyond: what makes each of the major American comic conventions different, and which one is right for you.

How to Meet Comic Artists at Conventions (Without Being Weird)

Signings, sketches, commissions, and portfolio reviews: how creator interactions at cons actually work, what they cost, and the etiquette.

What a Comic Con Actually Costs (and How to Do It Cheap)

Real numbers for tickets, travel, food, and merch at US conventions, plus every legitimate way to cut the cost of a con weekend.

How to Find Comic Cons Near You (and What to Do When There Are None)

The fastest ways to find a convention within driving distance: by state, by city, by weekend, and by letting the cons come to you with alerts and reminders.

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