San Diego Comic Fest, the friendly, intimate comic convention experience,

returns on October 25-27, 2024, at the luxurious Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa.

Join us for a weekend of fun as we celebrate 100 Years of Harvey Kurtzman and Rod Serling.

Come celebrate the return of San Diego Comic Fest!

Join us October 25 - 27 for a two-day extravaganza with an opening night reception on Friday (open to all two-day pass/ticketholders).

Kick off the return of Comic Fest at the reception and mingle with our invited guests and panelists - a unique and intimate experience that is the hallmark of SDCF.

Then join us for two full days of convention joy on Saturday and Sunday!

Tickets and discounted room rates are available now.

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Celebrating 100 Years of Harvey Kurtzman

Harvey was a pioneer of cartooning. His career spanned decades and inspired countless creators. He is best known for creating Mad at EC Comics and Little Annie Fannie for Playboy.

And 100 Years of Rod Serling

Rod redefined science fiction storytelling in The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery and penned the screenplay for Planet of the Apes.

About San Diego Comic Fest!

The San Diego Comic Fest is the friendly comic convention with a casual atmosphere and an intimate scale that allows fans to mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. It’s the place where you can indulge your love of comics, science fiction, and films, and meet an outstanding array of professional creators without high-priced tickets, crowding, or long lines.

At the San Diego Comic Fest you’ll find an extensive and eclectic program with things for every fan to enjoy. As you would expect of a comic con, there will be panel discussions; guest programs; an artist alley; tabletop gaming; cosplay; steampunk; an exhibitor hall full of your favorite comics, books, toys, and collectibles; and much, much, more. All of this takes place in a relaxed setting that enables fans and professionals to hang out and enjoy good times talking about comics, science fiction, films, animation, and all the other things that fans love.

Comic Fest’s origin story: Back in 1969, when he was a teenage San Diego comics dealer, Mike Towry was part of the small group of fans who founded what became known as the San Diego Comic-Con. After the celebration of the 40th Comic-Con in 2009, he and other Comic-Con veterans agreed that San Diego needed a second convention, one reminiscent of the early Comic-Cons. Thus, San Diego Comic Fest was born in 2012. (Please note, though, that the San Diego Comic Fest is not affiliated with Comic-Con International.)

As a convention produced by fans for fans, San Diego Comic Fest is sure to please. This all-volunteer comic con is a gathering of the tribe where each fan in attendance plays an important role in creating a memorable experience shared by all. We hope that you will join us for a great, fun time at the next San Diego Comic Fest!

San Diego Comic Fest is produced by the International Popular Arts and Comics Education League (iPACE League), a California non-profit corporation and 501(c)(3) organization. Click here for more information.