One Day to Go...

Since today’s the day before Preview Night at Comic-Con--which is the official kick-off to the geek event to end all geek events--I figured I’d talk a bit about the show, and the encroachment of other media onto the show.

And then I decided to do a Google search for "Comic-Con," and I ended up getting a little mad. But I'll get to that in a minute. First thing's first.

I’ve heard many people say that San Diego is no longer a “comic con.” Instead, it’s become a multimedia, multi-genre, pop cultural mega-fest, featuring everything from major movie studio announcements to quarter bins filled with raggedy old comics.

And, even though the latter is becoming about as rare as a copy of Action Comics, issue 1, there are still dedicated comics dealers at the show. Sure, they're no longer the focus of the show; but they're there.

And I think it's important that Comic-Con has become this multimedia beast-this looming Lovecraftian monster of geek--because it brings the good that the industry has to offer to the masses.

I mean, sure, maybe there's just a bit too much of this:
But, c'mon! Who's that really hurting?

These days, Comic-Con is the launching pad for new movies, in most genres, and major directors and actors know that San Diego is the must-attend show of the year.

Which, I think, is a good thing. Comics characters are just as viable as an myth or folktale that's lasted centuries, and they deserve their time up on the big screen. But what would Comic-Con be without some controversy, right?

Check out this article, over at the Huffinton Post. Once you're good and annoyed, go check out this response, from a blogger at the San Francisco Chronicle.

Once you're done there, go check out this from the LA Times, telling us why Comic-Con is so important.

Finally, get your geek shoes ready, do your hair and make-up, and brace yourself for Nerd Prom 2010!