Comic Con: 40 Years of Artists, Writers, Fans, And Friends

by Comic-Con, Ray Bradbury (Foreword)

Since 1970, when a small group of comic book lovers organised the first show, Comic-Con International has been the place for insiders to check out the latest creations and connect with legions of fans. This book is the first to document this cultural phenomenon.

Genres: Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2009

Reviews

[Steve Hampson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining history of the big event. Especially enjoyed the photographs of the early years.

[Joann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting history of ComicCon--some great graphics!

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent overview of Comic-Con by decade. Rare photos and illustrations appeared to my inner geek - especially enjoyed the 70s and 80s sections.